Order of Service

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Today's Services

Sunday, 22nd December 2024
Fourth Sunday of Advent
O Rex gentium
8.00am Holy Communion Nave
The Book of Common Prayer; said
10.00am Matins Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Ayleward Responses
Jackson Benedicite in G
Karg-Elert Vom Himmel hoch da komm ich her

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11.15am Sung Eucharist High Altar
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Byrd Mass for four voices
Byrd Ave Maria
Parry Fantasia in G

Preacher: The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon Theologian and Almoner

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3.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Lay Vicars

plainsong O Rex gentium
plainsong Responses
Moore First Service
Verdelot Beata es virgo Maria
Couperin Offertoire sur les grands jeux (Messe pour les Paroisses)

Preacher: The Reverend Mark Birch MVO Canon in Residence

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5.00pm Organ Recital Nave
given by Paul Greally, Assistant Organist

Carter Toccata on 'Veni Emmanuel'
Bach Canonic Variations on 'Vom Himmel hoch, da komm ich her' BWV 769
Messiaen Dieu parmi nous (La Nativité du Seigneur)

6.00pm Sung Eucharist St Margaret's Church
sung by the St Margaret's Choristers and Consort

Darke Communion Service in F
Willis I sing of a maiden
Price Toccato (Suite I)

Preacher: The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon Theologian and Almoner

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