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Ten of the best pieces of Advent music
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The greatest pieces of choral music to sing during the Advent season, as chosen by Andrew Nethsingha, choral conductor and director of music at St John's College, CambridgeWhile our buildings have been closed much has been happening. These are our refinished floors in Benson Hall and at the Parish Hall. Thanks to all have have been so generous financially to Emmanuel to keep our facilities for our use and that of the community.
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Angelus Bells at Emmanuel Episcopal Church Orcas Island
The Angelus:
A Memorial of the Incarnation
V/ THE ANGEL OF THE LORD announced unto Mary,
R/ and she conceived by the Holy Ghost.
Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.
V/Behold, the handmaid of the Lord.
R/ Be it unto me according to thy word.
Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.
V/ The Word was made flesh
R/And dwelt among us.
Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.
V/ Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God;
R/ That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
WE BESEECH THEE, O Lord, pour thy grace into our hearts, that we who have known the Incarnation of thy Son Jesus Christ, announced by an angel to the Virgin Mary, may by his cross and passion be brought unto the glory of his resurrection, through the same, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Olsen, Derek A. Saint Augustine's Prayer Book (pp. 32-33). Forward Movement.
1st Sunday of Advent
“Creator of the world, you are the potter, we are the clay, and you form us in your image. Shape our spirits by Christ’s transforming power, that as one people we may live out your compassion and justice, whole and sound in the realm of your peace. Amen.”
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