5 November 2017 - All Saints - Remembrance Sunday 10.00: Choral Eucharist with the Renewal of the Vows of Baptism (BAS) The souls of the righteous - Murray Missa Secunda - Hassler Psalm 34:1-10, 22 My soul, there is a country - Parry 281, 439, 277, 275, 70, 276 Fantasia and Fugue in G minor BWV 534 - Bach
4.00: Choral Evensong (BCP) Drinkell Responses Psalms 148 and 150 Medley in F and D God be in my head - Murray 106, 278, 325 Choral Song - S.S. Wesley
12 November 2017 - Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost 10.00: Choral Eucharist (BCP) This is the day - Anon. 16th century Batten’s Short Service Psalm 78:1-7 Tantum ergo sacramentum - Séverac 1, 447, 474, 596, 438 Imperial March - Elgar
19 November 2017 - Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost 10.00: Choral Eucharist (BAS) If ye love me - Tallis Mass of St. Denis - Cabena Psalm 123 Call to remembrance, O Lord - Farrant 93, 304, 337, 551, 167 Litanies - Alain
26 November 2017 - Last after Pentecost - The Reign of Christ 10.30: Choral Eucharist (BAS) Come, let’s rejoice - Amner Festive Eucharist - Rawsthorne Psalm 100 A Gaelic Blessing - Rutter Hymns on Order of Service Dancing Toccata - Steele
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October 1 2017 - Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost 10.00: Choral Eucharist (BAS) Lord, for thy tender mercy’s sake - Hilton German Mass - Schubert Psalm 78: 1-4, 12-16 Sacerdotes Domini - Byrd 388(433), 386, 624, 79, 491 A Trumpet Minuet - Hollins
4.00: Choral Evensong (BCP) Smith Responses Psalms 19 and 46 Sumsion in G O how amiable are thy dwellings - Vaughan Williams 17, 455, 22 Prelude on Bryn Calfaria - Vaughan Williams
October 8 2017 - Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost - Harvest Thanksgiving 10.00: Choral Eucharist (BCP) O sing joyfully - Batten Missa Sancti Joannes de Deo - Haydn Psalm 65 262, 398, 258, 54, 399 Final (1st Symphony) - Vierne
October 15 2017 - Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost 10.00: Choral Eucharist (BAS) Cantate Domino - Pitoni Festive Eucharist - Rawsthorne Psalm 106:1-6, 19-23 Ave verum - Mozart 379, 98, 43, 62, 598(276) The Giant Fugue BWV 542 - Bach
October 22 - Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost Choral Eucharist (BCP) O come, ye servants of the Lord - Tye Missa Brevis - Murray Psalm 99 Exsultate justi - Viadana 350, 496, 328, 52, 505 Introduction and Passacaglia in E minor - Rheinberger
October 29 2017 - Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost 10.00: Choral Matins (BCP) Deliver us, O Lord our God - Batten Drinkell Responses Psalm 90: 1-6, 14-18 Ireland in F 347, 507(439), 446, 101 Alla Marcia - Ireland
In the past we’ve touched on the delicate balance that churches must maintain while appealing to millennials without pandering or changing theology. But what if we’re focusing our efforts in the wrong places? What if the loud music and fog machines are actually clouding the Holy Spirit and preventing people from connecting with God?
Reading scripture and liturgy in public is an honour that deserves our time and attention as it provides an opportunity for people to hear God’s word. Learning how to connect with those who are listening by speaking clearly and audibly helps people understand and make sense of what you are saying.
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Objectives
On completion of this course you should be able to:
describe practical steps to effectively read scripture and liturgy in public
identify the differences between ‘reading’ to yourself and ‘speaking’ in public
read effectively in public
9 am - 12 Noon, Saturday, 28 October 2017 Christ Church Cathedral, Corner of Church and Brunswick
There's no cost to register, but we do need to know you're coming
In a few weeks cathedral verger Hank Williams will fly to Atlanta to join the largest gathering ever assembled of vergers from the United States, Canada and throughout the world.
“People think vergers wear robes and process slowly around the nave, and that’s the extent of it,” Hank says with a smile.
Verger Conference 2017
As a verger for many years, he knows better. The position of verger goes back to at least the 1600s in the Church of England.
“Historically, vergers were responsible for the order and upkeep of the house of worship, including preparations for the liturgy, the conduct of the laity, and grave-digging,” he explains, adding the latter activity is, thankfully, not part of his role. “Today it’s a ministry of service and welcome.”
For example, the verger’s organizational, logistical and behind-the-scenes support allow the clergy more time for pastoral and sacramental responsibilities. He or she also help with special services, including seating arrangements, welcoming newcomers and visiting clergy, answering questions about the facilities, services and programs.
“At the Atlanta conference Oct. 12-15, some vergers will be new to the job and others much more experienced,” Hank notes. “Many work in smaller parishes, not only in cathedrals. Most co-ordinate with the altar guild. I know I couldn’t do my job without them!”
It will be a good chance to compare notes and share advice
Some vergers train chalice bearers, prayer intercessors and/or tour guides. Some check lighting and sound when setting up for the service, and some have taken first-aid training or made emergency measures preparations.
“It will be a good chance to compare notes and share advice,” Hank said, noting he is grateful to Bishop and Chapter and the Anglican Church Women’s Group at the cathedral for helping fund his trip to Atlanta.
“I really appreciate the opportunity to learn more about a ministry I find meaningful and spiritual,” he said. “I am looking forward to a keynote address by the presiding primate of the U.S. Episcopal Church who will highlight the ministry of the verger and its part to lead the church in the Jesus Movement.”
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Hank, who enjoys singing, will also attend a festive choral eucharist and a choral evensong as well as other worship services and workshops.
Hank Williams
The 29th annual conference of vergers, whose theme is Draw the circle wider, features exhibits, a shop, and fellowship including a recognition dinner. It also has an unusual aspect. Registrants have been asked to bring basic supplies, such as toothbrushes, toothpaste and socks to Atlanta. These items will be presented at the altar and donated to homeless people.
“Vergers will also get involved in a service project during the conference,” Hank said. “It could involve cleaning, painting, making sandwiches or other tasks to help Crossroads Community Ministries which assists homeless men, women and children in Atlanta. The ministry of hospitality we provide at our home churches will take on a special meaning there.”
The verger would be pleased to share highlights upon his return from the conference. Hank added he welcomes questions from congregation members any time, especially from anyone interested especially from anyone interested in helping occasionally with verger duties.
During the Season of Creation, Christians are called to pray and act as one. Please join us for this special time of song and reflection as we come together for our common home.
We will participate in reflections by:
Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby
Other Christian and environmental leaders
We will also listen to beautiful music written by the Taizé community in France. This unique ecumenical monastic order is home to more than 100 Protestant and Catholic brothers. The order lives in kindness, simplicity, reconciliation, and its songs are well-known.
This event will invite deeper communion within our Christian family and our Earth community. Please join us.
Date: September 19, 2017 Time: 12 Noon Place: Christ Church Cathedral, Fredericton NB
September 3 2017 – Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
10.00: Choral Eucharist (BAS)
Missa Secunda – Hassler
Rejoice in the Lord alway – Anon. 16th century Psalm 105: 1-6, 23-26, 45b
645, 327, 431, 49, 330
Sonata No. 1 in F (1st movement) – Mendelssohn
September 10 2017 – Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
10.00: Choral Eucharist (BCP)
O sacrum convivium – Mudd
Darke in F
Psalm 139: 1-5, 12-18
Rise up, my love, my fair one – Willan
214, 614, 60, 497, 110
Fantasia on Wachet auf – Karg-Elert
September 17 2017 – Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
10.30: Eucharist on the Cathedral Green
SPECIAL ORDER OF SERVICE
September 24 2017 – Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Choral Eucharist (BCP)
A Prayer of King Henry VI – Ley
Missa Brevis III – Willan
Psalm 105:1-6, 37-45
Jesu dulcis memoria – Victoria
380, 259, 515,71,529
Psalm Prelude Set 2 No.3 – Howells
10.00: Choral Eucharist (BCP) Harris in F Psalm 105:1-6, 61-22 Teach me, O Lord - Attwood 8, 620, 533, 52, 564 Prelude & Fugue in G minor BWV 558 - Bach
August 20 2017 - Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
Choral Eucharist (BAS) Addington Service - Shephard Psalm 133 O come, ye servants of the Lord - Tye 5, 341, 520, 74, 383 Prelude in Classic Style - Young
August 27 2017 - Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
10.00: Choral Eucharist (BCP) Wood in the Phrygian Mode Psalm 124 Ave verum corpus - Byrd 77, 232, 434, 66, 499 Marche aux Flambeaux - Scotson Clark
The Diocese of Fredericton’s Choir School marked 60 consecutive years in July 2017, making it the longest continuously running school of its kind in Canada. Its ministry objective has never changed: to enhance the God-given gift of music in people and encourage them to share this gift in their home communities. Choristers come to stay in a residential setting for the week, and benefit from top level music instruction by accomplished church musicians as they sing for up to four hours per day.
A Choir School experience also involves recreation activities, Christian Education sessions, times to explore living the Christian faith in today’s culture, and, a key ingredient, down time, where friendships are cemented and dreams sometimes shared amongst friends. All of this would be very expensive to provide, and it is only with the help of many generous people, foundations, and more that we have been able to keep the cost of attending at a reasonable rate, while also supplying some bursaries to those in financial need.
The success of Choir School’s work is impossible to measure in any quantifiable way. On the one hand, we have had in our midst opera singers, church organists and choir directors, many music teachers, and others who have made music a part of their career lives. On the other hand, we have welcomed novice singers, and even those who have never sung in a choir before. Regardless of past experience, many have had life-changing experiences during the week, and/or have been inspired in their faith, in music making, more.
Today, in spite of a declining presence of church choirs and choral singing in some areas, Choir School continues to welcome over 100 people each year. But we “imagine more.” Not merely higher numbers, but more of what has made Choir School thrive in the faith lives of so many people. There are many songs still to be sung, and many times that the Holy Spirit can be felt in the midst of music making. God is always to be praised! Our family is diverse; our choristers range in age from eight into the 80s. We welcome people from several provinces, and several denominations. God’s praise continue to be sung. We are thankful first to our Lord God Almighty to be able to continue this good work, and to parish churches and families who choose to be a part of our community. Such a community would not exist today without the strong support of a wider community yet, and the guiding of the Holy Spirit. All of this and more, experienced over 60 years, celebrated at Choir School 2017.
5 November 2017 - All Saints - Remembrance Sunday
