Sunday, 8 January 2012
| Entrance | O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness |
| Gloria | Gloria de Noël (Thomas Niel) |
| Psalm | Ps 71 (Eugene Monaghan/Stephen Dean) |
| Gospel Acclamation | St Agatha Alleluia (mcb) |
| Preparation of the Gifts | Bethlehem! of noblest cities |
| Sanctus, Acclamation, Amen | Missa Ubi Caritas (Bob Hurd) |
| Agnus Dei | Missa Ubi Caritas |
| Communion | Laudate Omnes Gentes (Taizé) & Reges Tharsis (chant) |
| Postcommunion | Videntes stellam (Francis Poulenc, 1899-1963) |
| Recessional | The first nowell |
Poulenc’s Four Motets for Christmas Time are among my all-time favourite pieces of music. So I’m glad we could muster the forces for the quirkily serene Videntes Stellam. At least one member of the congregation reported a tingling spine.
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