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Services & Music

April 2018

Welcome from the Dean

Welcome to Christ Church Cathedral, a house of learning and house of prayer, at the heart of the City of Oxford.

Christ Church is a constituent college of the University of Oxford. As well as being a College, Christ Church is the Cathedral Church of the Diocese of Oxford, which covers the counties of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire. First established in 1525, Christ Church is one of Oxford’s largest colleges. Its name in Latin is Ædes Christi, meaning ‘house of Christ’, and the foundation is thus sometimes known as ‘The House’. As a foundation, it is unique, comprising a College, Cathedral and Choir School – and of course a world-class Cathedral Choir, with a reputation for some of the world’s finest music.

This booklet lists the music for all our services this month. You are welcome to join in the hymns – and listen to the psalms, chants and anthems – as you participate in worship with us. We hope and pray that your time here will be moving and uplifting – one of blessing and peace, and of spiritual nourishment and comfort.

St. Augustine of Hippo (354-430 AD) wrote that ‘singing belongs to one who loves’. Our prayer – for each and every one who joins us here for worship – is that in the singing and music, you will not only hear the love of God proclaimed in the beauty of worship, but will also hear something of God’s love for each and all proclaimed to you. As the Prophet Zephaniah says: ‘The LORD your God dwells with you. God is a mighty saviour. He will rejoice over you with gladness. He will calm you with His love. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.’ (Zephaniah 3: 17)

May God bless you here at Christ Church, as you join us for worship.

The Very Revd Professor Martyn PercyDean of Christ Church

March/April 2018

07:15 MORNING PRAYER 20:00 EASTER VIGIL with First Eucharist of Easter, Baptism and Confirmations Preacher The Bishop of Oxford (Sung by the Cathedral Consort)

SATURDAY 31Easter Eve

08:00 HOLY COMMUNION BCP09:45 CHORAL MATINS Preacher The Dean Rose Responses Stanford in B flat Te Deum11:00 CHORAL EUCHARIST Preacher The Bishop of Oxford Byrd Mass for Five Voices Sheppard Haec dies quam fecit (112)18:00 CHORAL EVENSONG Rose Responses Howells St Paul’s Service Handel Hallelujah

07:15 MORNING PRAYER 07:35 HOLY COMMUNION18:00 EVENING PRAYER (Said in the Latin Chapel)

SUNDAY 1EASTER DAY Hymns 147, 143 (t. i)

Psalm 114

Hymns 157, 161, 160Psalm 118: 14–24

Hymns 162, 137 Psalm 66: 1–11

Psalm 135

Canon in Residence: Canon Biggar

MONDAY 2Monday of Easter Week

07:15 MORNING PRAYER 10:00 GOOD FRIDAY LITURGY Victoria St John Passion Victoria Popule meus King John IV of Portugal Crux fidelis (72)12:00 JOURNEY TO THE CROSS An interactive service for children and families18:00 CHORAL EVENSONG with Reflection* Sarum Responses Gibbons Fauxbourdons Poulenc Vinea mea electa (98)

FRIDAY 30Good Friday

Hymns 108, 125 Psalms 130, 143

07:15 MORNING PRAYER 07:35 HOLY COMMUNION18:00 CHORAL EVENSONG Byrd Responses Stanford in C Walford Davies O sons and daughters (Sung by the Cathedral Singers)

TUESDAY 3 Tuesday of Easter Week Hymn 534 (t. 424)

Psalm 136

07:15 MORNING PRAYER 07:35 HOLY COMMUNION13:oo HOLY COMMUNION BCP18:00 CHORAL EVENSONG Byrd Responses Byrd Second Service Anon. Rejoice in the Lord alway (106) (Sung by the Cathedral Singers)

WEDNESDAY 4Wednesday of Easter Week

Hymn 153Psalm 105

07:15 MORNING PRAYER 07:35 HOLY COMMUNION18:00 CHORAL EUCHARIST Preacher The Revd Mark Speeks CF Honorary Cathedral Chaplain Oldroyd Mass of the Quiet Hour Plainchant The Easter Sequence (Sung by the Cathedral Singers)

07:15 MORNING PRAYER 07:35 HOLY COMMUNION18:00 CHORAL EVENSONG Byrd Responses Byrd Short Service Bairstow I sat down under his shadow (Sung by the Cathedral Singers)

THURSDAY 5Thursday of Easter Week

FRIDAY 6Friday of Easter Week

Hymn 167

Hymn 371 (t. i)Psalm 107

April 2018

Hymns 147, 143 (t. i) Psalm 114

Hymns 157, 161, 160Psalm 118: 14–24

Hymns 162, 137 Psalm 66: 1–11

Psalm 135

07:15 MORNING PRAYER 07:35 HOLY COMMUNION18:00 CHORAL EVENSONG Byrd Responses Stanford in B flat Daley Upon your heart (Sung by the Cathedral Singers)

SATURDAY 7Saturday of Easter Week Hymns 10, 233 (t. i)

Psalm 145

08:00 HOLY COMMUNION BCP09:45 SAID MATINS with Hymns Preacher Canon Biggar11:00 CHORAL EUCHARIST Preacher The Diocesan Canon Precentor Oldroyd Mass of the Quiet Hour Plainchant The Easter Sequence18:00 CHORAL EVENSONG Byrd Responses Noble in B minor Wesley Blessed be the God and Father (148) (Services today are sung by the Cathedral Singers)

07:15 MORNING PRAYER 07:35 HOLY COMMUNION18:00 EVENING PRAYER (Said in the Latin Chapel)

SUNDAY 8THE SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER

Hymns 9, 168, 118Psalm 81: 1–11

Hymns 152, 609, 323 Psalm 133

Hymns 553, 21 (t. i)Psalm 85

Psalms 131, 146

Canon in Residence: Canon Foot

MONDAY 9The Annunciation of Our Lord to the Blessed Virgin Mary

April 2018

07:15 MORNING PRAYER 07:35 HOLY COMMUNION18:00 CHORAL EUCHARIST Preacher Neil McCleery Lay Succentor Pellegrini Missa Brevis Attrib. Victoria Jesu, dulcis memoria (140) (Sung by the Cathedral Singers)

07:15 MORNING PRAYER 07:35 HOLY COMMUNION18:00 CHORAL EVENSONG Clucas Responses Bevan Magnificat Tone VIII Tone VIII Nunc dimittis Rachmaninov Tebe poem (Sung by the Cathedral Singers)

THURSDAY 12

FRIDAY 13

TUESDAY 10William Law,Priest, Spiritual Writer,

1761

Hymn 140

Hymn 141 (t. i) Psalms 69, 70

07:15 MORNING PRAYER 07:35 HOLY COMMUNION18:00 CHORAL EVENSONG Clucas Responses Moeran in D Stanford O, for a closer walk with God (117) (Sung by the Cathedral Singers)

07:15 MORNING PRAYER 07:35 HOLY COMMUNION13:oo HOLY COMMUNION BCP18:00 CHORAL EVENSONG Clucas Responses Weelkes First Service Batten O sing joyfully (Sung by the Cathedral Singers)

WEDNESDAY 11

Hymn 159 (t. 145)Psalms 59–61

Hymn 162Psalms 53–55

08:00 HOLY COMMUNION BCP09:45 SAID MATINS with Hymns Preacher Canon Foot11:00 CHORAL EUCHARIST Preacher The Revd John Witheridge Chaplain to the Queen and Honorary Cathedral Chaplain Pellegrini Missa Brevis Attrib. Victoria Jesu, dulcis memoria (140)18:00 CHORAL EVENSONG Clucas Responses Wood in E flat No. I Vaughan Williams Antiphon (134) (Services today are sung by the Cathedral Singers)

Canon in Residence: Canon Ward

07:15 MORNING PRAYER 07:35 HOLY COMMUNION18:00 EVENING PRAYER (Said in the Latin Chapel)

SUNDAY 15THE THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER

MONDAY 16

Hymns 2, 598 (t. i), 385 Psalm 66: 1–9

Hymns 167, 311, 299 Psalm 4

Hymns 530, 578 Psalm 142

Psalms 82, 84

07:15 MORNING PRAYER 07:35 HOLY COMMUNION18:00 CHORAL EVENSONG Clucas Responses Aston in F Mendelssohn Verleih uns Frieden (Sung by the Cathedral Singers)

SATURDAY 14

Hymns 157, 362Psalms 73, 74

April 2018

Hymns 2, 598 (t. i), 385 Psalm 66: 1–9

Hymns 167, 311, 299 Psalm 4

Hymns 530, 578 Psalm 142

07:15 MORNING PRAYER 07:35 HOLY COMMUNION18:00 CHORAL EVENSONG Jordan Responses Stanford in G Martin Te lucis ante terminum (text 50) (Sung by the Cathedral Singers)

07:15 MORNING PRAYER 07:35 HOLY COMMUNION 13:oo HOLY COMMUNION BCP 18:00 CHORAL EVENSONG Jordan Responses Wise Restoration Canticles Batten O praise the Lord (13) (Sung by the Cathedral Singers)

07:15 MORNING PRAYER 07:35 HOLY COMMUNION18:00 CHORAL EUCHARIST and Commissioning of The Revd Dr Christopher Landau as Honorary Cathedral Chaplain Preacher Canon Foot Caesar Missa Brevis ‘Capella Regalis’ de Séverac Tantum ergo sacramentum (text 44) (Sung by the Cathedral Singers)

07:15 MORNING PRAYER 07:35 HOLY COMMUNION18:00 CHORAL EVENSONG Jordan Responses Weelkes Short Service Terry Richard de Castre’s Prayer to Jesus (Sung by the Cathedral Singers)

THURSDAY 19Alphege, Archbishop of Canterbury, Martyr, 1012

FRIDAY 20

WEDNESDAY 18

TUESDAY 17

Hymn 393 Psalm 89

Hymn 309

Hymn 557 (t. i)Psalm 104

Hymn 137Psalms 93–94

08:00 HOLY COMMUNION BCP08:45 COLLEGE COMMUNION Preacher The Dean09:45 CHORAL MATINS Preacher Canon Ward Rose Responses Clucas Westminster Service11:00 CHORAL EUCHARIST Preacher The Sub Dean Wills Missa Brevis Tallis Verily, verily I say unto you18:00 CHORAL EVENSONG Millington Responses Sumsion in G Victoria Laudate Dominum (Services today are sung by Men’s Voices)

07:15 MORNING PRAYER 07:35 HOLY COMMUNION18:00 CHORAL EVENSONG Rose Responses Causton Fauxbourdons Tallis Verily, verily I say unto you (Men’s Voices)

07:15 MORNING PRAYER 07:35 HOLY COMMUNION18:00 EVENING PRAYER (Said in the Latin Chapel)

SATURDAY 21Anselm, Abbot of Le Bec, Archbishop of Canterbury, Teacher, 1109

SUNDAY 22THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

MONDAY 23George, Martyr, Patron of England, c. 304

Hymns 126, 140Psalm 106

Hymns 507, 396 Psalm 146

Hymns 208 (vv. 1–4, doxology), 318, 305 Psalm 23

Hymns 455, 20 Psalm 81: 8–16

Psalms 3, 11

Canon in Residence: Canon Biggar

April 2018

07:15 MORNING PRAYER 07:35 HOLY COMMUNION12:00 HOLY COMMUNION (Day Chaplains’ Conference)18:00 CHORAL EVENSONG Clucas Responses Sheppard First Service Locke Let God arise (text 69) (Men’s Voices)

07:15 MORNING PRAYER 07:35 HOLY COMMUNION13:oo HOLY COMMUNION BCP18:00 CHORAL EVENSONG Tallis Responses Victoria Magnificat Tone VI Tone VI Nunc dimittis Eccard Upon this holy Eastertide (Men’s Voices)

WEDNESDAY 25Mark the Evangelist

TUESDAY 24

Hymn 272Psalm 119: 1–32

Hymn 582 Psalm 45

07:15 MORNING PRAYER 07:35 HOLY COMMUNION14:00 MEMORIAL SERVICE for Colin Dexter OBE18:00 CHORAL EUCHARIST Preacher The Revd John Witheridge Chaplain to the Queen and Honorary Cathedral Chaplain Byrd Mass for Four Voices Byrd Ave verum corpus (33)

07:15 MORNING PRAYER 07:35 HOLY COMMUNION18:00 CHORAL EVENSONG Smith Responses Morley Short Service Lassus Scio enim (74)

THURSDAY 26

FRIDAY 27

Hymn 278

Hymn 140Psalms 126–131

07:15 MORNING PRAYER 07:35 HOLY COMMUNION18:00 CHORAL EVENSONG Smith Responses Howells St Paul’s Service Vaughan Williams Rise, heart; thy Lord is risen (132)

SATURDAY 28

Hymns 501, 538Psalms 136–138

08:00 HOLY COMMUNION BCP08:45 COLLEGE COMMUNION Preacher The Assistant College Chaplain09:45 CHORAL MATINS Preacher The Dean Smith Responses Stanford in C11:00 CHORAL EUCHARIST Preacher Canon Biggar Byrd Mass for Four Voices Byrd Ave verum corpus (33)18:00 CHORAL EVENSONG Smith Responses Watson in E Schütz Weib, was weinest du?

07:15 MORNING PRAYER 07:35 HOLY COMMUNION18:00 CHORAL EVENSONG Ayleward Responses Stanford in C Stanford O, for a closer walk with God (117) (Sung by the College Choir)

SUNDAY 29THE FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

MONDAY 30

Hymns 153, 160Psalm 150

Canon in Residence: Canon Harrison

Hymns 216 (t. ii), 482 Psalm 148

Hymns 118, 175 (t. i), 284 (t. i) Psalm 22: 25–31

Hymns 490 (t. ii), 533Psalm 96

Service TimesPlease note that our services begin five minutes later than ‘normal’ time, because the Cathedral keeps the old ‘Oxford Time’ (i.e. five minutes west of Greenwich). This means 6pm Oxford Time is 6.05pm GMT or BST.

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