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PARISH DIRECTORY: 296 Glenferrie Road, Malvern VIC 3144 VICAR: The Reverend Canon Dr Colleen O’Reilly Phone: 9822 3030 Email: vicar@stgeorgesmalvern.org

ASSISTED BY:

The Revd Jacqui Smith 0410 855 300 Phone: 9822 3030 Email: curate@stgeorgesmalvern.org

ASSOCIATE PRIEST/THE LIVING WELL CENTRE The Revd John Stewart Phone: 0412 599 456 Email: assocpriest@stgeorgesmalvern.org

HONORARY ASSOCIATE PRIESTS

Revd Dr John Scott, AO,

Revd Bill Michie, Revd Walter McEntee and Revd Dr Joan Snedden ORGANIST & DIRECTOR OF MUSIC Elizabeth-Anne Nixon Email: music@stgeorgesmalvern.org CHURCH OFFICE Mrs Maria Green Mondays to Fridays: 9:30am-12:30pm Phone: 9822 3030 Email: office@stgeorgesmalvern.org WARDENS Judy Mallinson: 0414 752 957 Sandra Legg 0419 522 296 Malcolm Tadgell: 0400 799 030

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A SERVICE OF READINGS

AND CAROLS

St George’s Parish Choir

Elizabeth-Anne Nixon Director of Music

John Rivers Organist

6 DECEMBER 2015

at 7.30 pm

ST GEORGE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH MALVERN

www.stgeorgesmalvern.org

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The Christmas Bowl appeal of Act for Peace is the international aid agency of the National

Council of Churches of Australia.

FREECALL 1800 025 101

www.actforpeace.org.au

Anglicare is the Anglican Church’s welfare agency assisting people in need

throughout Victoria

FREECALL 1800 809 722

www.anglicarevic.org.au

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CHRISTMAS SERVICES 2015 Please join us to celebrate the birth of Christ.

Christmas Eve Children’s Service Thursday 24 December at 5:00pm

- come dressed as angels, shepherds or kings

Christmas Eve Midnight Mass Thursday December 24

Choral Eucharist at 11:30pm - carols from 11:10pm

Christmas Day Friday 25 December at 9:00 am

Choral Eucharist

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A SERVICE OF

ADVENT READINGS AND CAROLS

The congregation remaining seated, the choir shall sing the INTROIT. Wachet auf!

"Wachet auf," ruft uns die Stimme “Wake, o wake!” with tidings thrilling

Der Wächter, sehr hoch auf der Zinne, The watchmen’s cry the air is filling,

"Wach auf du Stadt Jerusalem! “Arise, Jerusalem, arise!”

Mitternacht heißt diese Stunde!" Midnight strikes! no more delaying,

Sie rufen uns mit hellem Munde: "The hour has come!" we hear them saying.

"Wo seid ihr klugen Jungfrauen? “Where are ye all, ye virgins wise?”

Wohl auf, der Bräutigam kommt; The Bridegroom now is nigh,

Steht auf, die Lampen nehmt! Stand forth! Your lamps raise high!

Halleluja! Alleluia!

Macht euch bereit zuder Hochzeit. In bright array this nuptial day

Ihr mu sset ihm entgegen gehn!" Go forth and meet him in the way!

Zion hört die Wächter singen, Zion hears the watchmen singing,

Das Herz tut ihr vor Freuden springen, Her heart for joy within her springing,

Sie wachet und steht eilend auf. She wakes, and eagerly attends;

Ihr Freund kommt vom Himmel prächtig, See her Friend from heaven descending

Von Gnaden stark, von Wahrheit mächtig;Adorned with truth and grace unending!

Ihr Licht wird hell, ihr Stern geht auf. Her light burns clear, her star doth rise.

Nun komm, du werte Kron, Now come, thou precious Crown!

Herr Jesu, Gottes Sohn! God’s Son to earth come down!

Hosanna! Hosanna!

Wir folgen all zum Freudensaal Now rise we all to that glad hall

Und halten mit das Abendmahl. Where to thy feast thou dost us call.

Words and Music Philipp Nicolai (1556 – 1608) Music arr. J.S. Bach (1685-1750)

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Please stand for the PROCESSIONAL HYMN. Come, thou Redeemer of the earth

Trebles:

1. Come, thou Redeemer of the earth, 5. From God the Father he proceeds,

And manifest thy virgin birth: To God The Father back he speeds;

Let every age adoring fall; His course he runs to death and hell,

Such birth befits the God of all. Returning on God’s throne to dwell.

Choir only:

2. Begotten of no human will, 6. O equal to thy Father, thou!

But of the Spirit thou art still Gird on thy fleshly mantle now;

The Word of God in flesh arrayed, The weakness of our mortal state

The promised fruit to man displayed. With deathless might invigorate.

Choir only:

3. The virgin womb that burden gained 7. Thy cradle here shall glitter bright,

With virgin honour all unstained; And darkness breathe a newer light,

The banners there of virtue glow; Where endless faith shall shine serene,

God in his temple dwells below. And twilight never intervene.

Congregation:

4. Forth from his chamber goeth he, 8. All laud, eternal Son to thee

That royal home of purity, Whose advent sets thy people free,

A giant in twofold substance one, Whom with the Father we adore,

Rejoicing now his course to run. And Holy Ghost for evermore

Words: St Ambrose (340-97), tr. J. M.Neale (1818 - 86) and others.

Music: Traditional, adapted by M. Preatorius (1571-1621), arr. David Willcocks (1919-2015).

Please sit

THE BIDDING

The Vicar

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THE BLESSING

God is with you, a light to your path, a companion on the road, a friend for your journey, a sure support and presence at all times; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, be upon you now and always. Amen.

David Adam ‘Clouds and Glory’ prayers for the Church Year Advent 4

RECESSIONAL (Choir only)

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

O come, O come, Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel, that mourns in lonely exile here until the Son of God appear. Rejoice! rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to you, O Israel. O come, O come, great Lord of might who to the tribes on Sinai's height in ancient times did give the law in cloud and majesty and awe. Rejoice! rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to you, O Israel. O come, O key of David, come, and open wide our heavenly home; make safe the way that leads on high and close the path to misery. Rejoice! rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to you, O Israel. O come, O branch of Jesse, free your own from Satan's tyranny; from depths of hell your people save and give them victory o'er the grave. Rejoice! rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to you, O Israel. O come, O dayspring, come and cheer our spirits by your advent here; disperse the gloomy clouds of night and death's dark shadows put to flight. Rejoice! rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to you, O Israel.

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CONGREGATIONAL CAROL

O come all ye faithful

1. O come, all ye faithful, Joyful and triumphant,

Come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem Come and behold him

Born the King of Angels: O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him,

Christ the Lord.

2. True God of true God, Light of Light eternal,

Lo, he abhors not the Virgin's womb; Son of the Father,

Begotten, not created. Refrain

3. See how the Shepherds, Summoned to his cradle,

Leaving their flocks, draw nigh with holy fear; We too will thither

Bend our joyful footsteps Refrain

4. Sing, choirs of angels,

Sing in exultation, Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above:

"Glory to God Glory in the highest".

Refrain

Words: Attr. John Francis Wade (1711 – 86),Tr. F. Oakley (1802–80) and others. Music: Later form of melody probably by John Francis Wade (c1711 – 86).

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Prophesy - Hope

LIGHTING OF THE FIRST ADVENT CANDLE Catherine Green

While the Advent wreath candles are lit, the choir will sing these prayers. The congregation should join in where the music is marked “Full”.

Choir only: You call all people to live by the light of faith, and to journey in

the hope of your promised fulfilment. May we be obedient to your call and be ready and

watchful to receive your Christ, a lamp to our feet and a light to our path.

Music: Malcolm Archer (1952 - )

READING Romans 15 : 4 - 13 The Revd Jacqui Smith

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CONGREGATIONAL CAROL

Long Ago, Prophets knew

Words: Fredrick Pratt Green (1903 - 2000). Music: Melody from Piae Cantiones. 1582, Harm. Gustav Holst (1874 – 1934)

REFLECTION Advent - Sr. Christine Schenk, CSJ

Professor Sandra Legg AM

CHOIR CAROL E’en So, Lord Jesus, Quickly Come

Peace be to you, and grace from Him,

Who freed us from our sins, Who loved us all, and shed his blood,

That we might savèd be.

1. Long ago, prophets knew

Christ would come, born a Jew,

come to make all things new,

bear his people's burden,

freely love and pardon.

Refrain

Ring, bells, ring, ring, ring!

Sing, choirs, sing, sing, sing!

When he comes, when he comes.

who will make him welcome?

2. God in time, God in man,

this is God's timeless plan:

he will come, as a man,

born himself of woman, God divinely human. Refrain

3. Mary, hail! Though afraid, she believed, she obeyed. In her womb God is laid: till the time expected, nurtured and protected. Refrain 4. Journey ends: where afar Bethlem shines, like a star, stable door stands ajar. Unborn Son of Mary, Saviour, do not tarry. Ring, bells, ring, ring, ring! Sing, choirs, sing, sing, sing! Jesus comes, Jesus comes: we will make him welcome.

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CHOIR CAROL

Judah’s Land An Appalachian Christmas Carol

Gentle Stranger, In that manger

In Judah's land we find thee, Infant Saviour. To thee with joy I sing,

Sweet Child that heav'n did bring, Now Judah's land shall ring with thy praises.

Gentle Stranger, In that manger, In Judah's land we find thee, Infant Saviour.

I greet thee, Prince of Peace:

From sin give thy release! Nor shall my tongue e'er cease from thy praises,

Gentle Stranger, In that manger, In Judah's land we find thee, Infant Saviour.

Thy crib can scarce contain Thy love, our precious gain;

May hymns new heights attain with thy praises. Gentle Stranger, In that manger,

In Judah's land we find thee, Infant Saviour.

Now twilight quiet comes: The baby lies asleep;

Play softly, flute and drums, to his praises. Gentle Stranger, In that manger,

In Judah's land we find thee, Infant Saviour.

Setting of trad. words and music: Malcolm Dalglish (1952- )

All stand for the GOSPEL READING St. John 1: 1-14.

St. John unfolds the Great Mystery of the Incarnation. Reader: The Vicar

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He will bring new light to a world in darkness, like a bright star shining in the skies above.

He will bring new hope to the waiting nations. When he comes to reign in purity and love. Let the earth rejoice at the Saviour's coming. Let the heavens answer with the joyful morn:

Gloria in excelsis Deo! Gloria in excelsis Deo! Hear the angels singing, 'Christ is born’.

Words and music: John Rutter (1945- )

Christ Candle

LIGHTING THE CHRISTMAS CANDLE Stephanie and Rebecca Green

The congregation should join in where the music is marked “Full”.

Choir only: The new light of your incarnate word gives gladness in our sorrow, and a presence in our isolation. Fill our lives with your light, until they overflow with gladness

and praise.

Music: Malcolm Archer (1952 - )

REFLECTION Advent Calendar Rowan Williams (1950 - )

The Revd Walter McEntee

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Sing holy, holy to our Lord, The Lord, Almighty God!

Who was and is, and is to come, Sing holy, holy Lord.

Rejoice in Heaven, all ye that dwell therein, Rejoice on earth, ye saints below,

For Christ is coming, is coming soon, For Christ is coming soon.

E'en so, Lord Jesus, quickly come, And night shall be no more;

They need no light, nor lamp, nor sun, For Christ will be their All!

Words: Revelation 22 Adapted by Ruth Manz (1919-2008) Music: Paul Manz (1919-2009)

Preparation - Love

LIGHTING THE SECOND ADVENT CANDLE Nicholas Lester

The congregation should join in where the music is marked “Full”.

Choir only: Of old you spoke by the mouth of your prophets but in our days you speak through your Son whom you have appointed the heir of all things. Grant us, your people, to walk in his light that we may be found ready and

watching when he comes again in glory and judgement;

Music: Malcolm Archer (1952 - )

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READING 1 John 4 :11 - 19 Mr Ray Lester

CONGREGATIONAL CAROL

Come my way

REFLECTION Prepare by Jan Richardson

Ms Leigh Mackay

CHOIR CAROL Tomorrow shall be my dancing day

Come, my way, my truth, my life, such a way as gives us breath, such a truth as ends all strife,

Tomorrow shall be my dancing day

I would my true love did so chance

To see the legend of my play,

To call my true love to my dance

Sing O my love, O my love, my love, my love;

This have I done for my true love.

Then was I born of a virgin pure

Of her I took fleshly substance;

Thus was I knit to man’s nature,

To call my true love to my dance:

Refrain.

In a manger laid and wrapped I was,

So very poor this was my chance,

Betwixt an ox and a silly poor ass,

To call my true love to my dance:

Refrain.

Tomorrow shall be my dancing day

I would my true love did so chance

To see the legend of my play,

To call my true love to my dance

Refrain.

Tradition carol : arr. David Willcocks

Come, my light, my feast, my strength, such a light as shows a feast, such a feast as mends in length,

Come, my light, my feast, my strength, such a light as shows a feast, such a feast as mends in length, such a strength as makes his guest.

Words: George Herbert (1593 – 1633) Music: adapted by E. Harold Greer (1886-1954) from Five Mystical Songs

(no 4) by by Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872 – 1958)

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O holy child of Bethlehem,

Descend to us we pray; Cast out our sin, and enter in,

Be born in us today. We hear the Christmas angels

The great glad tidings tell: O come to us, abide with us ,

Our Lord Immanuel.

Words: Bishop Phillips Brooks (1835-93) Music: Traditional English. arr. R.Vaughan Williams (1872-1958)

REFLECTION

From In Memoriam Cantos 28 & 106 - Alfred, Lord Tennyson (1809-92) Mrs Betty Renjen

CHOIR CAROL

Angels’ Carol

Have you heard the sounds of the angel voices ringing out so sweetly, ringing out so clear?

Have you seen the star shining out so brightly as a sign from God that Christ the Lord is here?

Have you heard the news that they bring from heaven to the humble shepherds who have waited long?

Gloria in excelsis Deo! Gloria in excelsis Deo! Hear the angels sing their joyful song.

He is come in peace in the winter's stillness,

like a snowfall in the gentle night. He is come in joy like the sun at morning,

filling all the world with radiance and with light. He is come in love as the child of Mary.

In a simple stable we have seen his birth. Gloria in excelsis Deo! Gloria in excelsis Deo!

Hear the angels singing 'Peace on earth'.

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READING Luke 2: 10 - 15

Mrs Miriam Cherry

CONGREGATIONAL CAROL O little town of Bethlehem

O little town of Bethlehem, How still we see thee lie!

Above thy deep and dreamless sleep The silent stars go by.

Yet in thy dark streets shining The everlasting light;

The hopes and fears of all the years Are met in you tonight.

For Christ is born of Mary; And, gathered all above,

While mortals sleep, the angels keep Their watch of wond'ring love.

O morning stars together Proclaim the holy birth,

And praises sing to God the King, And peace to all on earth.

How silently, how silently, The wondrous gift is giv'n!

So God imparts to human hearts The blessings of his heav'n.

No ear may hear his coming; But in this world of sin,

Where meek souls will receive him, still The dear Christ enters in.

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Shepherds - Joy LIGHTING THE THIRD ADVENT CANDLE

Allegra Huntley

The congregation should join in where the music is marked “Full”.

Choir only: The shepherds in the fields were witness to the truth, when followed the shining star. May we, like them, seek out the light, and so also be

witness to him how is the Lord of all the peoples.

Music: Malcolm Archer (1952 - )

READING Philippians 4 :4 - 9 The Revd John Stewart

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CONGREGATIONAL CAROL Come with hearts and voices

Words: Paul Gerhardt (1607 – 76), tr. The Lutheran Hymnal 1941 alt. Music:Trad. German melody, c. 14th cent.,

in V. Triller's ‘Ein Schlesich Singesbiichlein', Breslau 1555.

REFLECTION

Excerpt from Choruses from The Rock - T. S. Eliot (1830 – 94) Mr Brian Corless OAM

CHOIR CAROL

O leave your sheep

O leave your sheep, your lambs that follow after, O leave the brook, the pasture and the crook, No longer weep, turn weeping into laughter,

O shepherds, seek your goal, Your Lord, your Lord, who cometh to console.

1 Come, your hearts and voices raising, 4 Jacob's star in all its splendour Christ the Lord with gladness praising shines with comfort strong and tender, loudly sing his love amazing, forcing Satan to surrender, Christian people, one and all. breaking all the powers of hell. 2 See how God, for us providing, 5 From sin's bondage that possessed us, gave his Son and life abiding; from the prison that oppressed us, he our pilgrim steps is guiding from the sorrow that distressed us, from earth's pain to heavenly joy. we, the captives, now are free. 3 Christ, from heaven to us descending, 6 O the joy, beyond expressing, and in love our race befriending, when by faith we grasp this blessing, in our need his help extending, and with thanks we come confessing saved us from the cunning foe. you, O Jesus, as our Lord. 7 Dearest child, in mercy hear us, from your lowly manger cheer us, gently lead us and be near us till we join the angel choir

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You'll find him laid within a simple stable, A babe new born, in poverty forlorn,

In love array'd, a love so deep 'tis able To search the night for you.

'Tis he! 'Tis he! 'Tis he! the Shepherd true!

O kings so great! a light is streaming o'er you More radiant far than diadem or star;

Forego your state! a baby lies before you Whose wonder shall be told:

Bring myrrh! Bring myrrh! Bring frankincense and gold!

Text: Trad. French. Trans: Alice Raleigh Music: Trad. Arr: Kenneth Leighton (1929-1988)

Angels – Peace

LIGHTING THE FOURTH ADVENT CANDLE Rupert Huntley

The congregation should join in where the music is marked “Full”.

Choir only: Your light has shone in our darkened world through the child-bearing of Blessed Mary; grant that we who have seen your glory may daily be renewed in your image and like

the angels, sing of the coming of your Son,

Music: Malcolm Archer (1952 - )