for Sara Barclay Davidson and Christopher Reynolds Kelly
✠
23 October 2004
St Mary Star of the Sea Church, Ocean City MD
Entrance rite –stand–
Entrance hymn...... Blessèd city, heavenly Salem
Text: Urbs beata Jerusalem, sæc. VII, Str 1–2, tr J.M. Neale (1851), alt
Melody: Westminster Abbey 87.87.87
arr E. Hawkins on Alleluias from Henry Purcell ‘O God, Thou art my God’
1. Blessèd city, heav’nly Salem,
vision dear of peace and love,
who of living stones art builded
in the height of heav’n above,
and, with angel hosts encircled,
as a bride dost earthward move;
2. From celestial realms descending,
bridal glory round thee shed,
meet for Him whose love espoused thee,
to thy Lord shalt thou be led;
all thy streets and all thy bulwarks
of pure gold are fashionèd.
Processional...... Christ is made the sure foundation
Text: Urbs beata Jerusalem, sæc. VII, Str 5–9, tr J.M. Neale (1851), alt
Melody: Westminster Abbey 87.87.87
arr E. Hawkins on Alleluias from Henry Purcell ‘O God, Thou art my God’
1. Christ is made the sure foundation,Christ the head and cornerstone,
chosen of the Lord, and precious,
binding all the Church in one;
holy Zion's help for ever,
and her confidence alone. / 3. To this temple, where we call Thee,
come, O Lord of Hosts, today;
with Thy wonted loving-kindness
hear Thy servants as they pray,
and Thy fullest benediction
shed within its walls alway.
2. All that dedicated city,
dearly loved of God on high,
in exultant jubilation
pours perpetual melody;
God the One in Three adoring
in glad hymns eternally. / 4. Here vouchsafe to all Thy servants
what they ask of Thee to gain;
what they gain from Thee, for ever
with the blessèd to retain,
and hereafter in Thy glory
evermore with Thee to reign.
5. Laud and honor to the Father,
laud and honor to the Son,
laud and honor to the Spirit,
ever Three, and ever One,
consubstantial, co-eternal,
while unending ages run.
Greeting
V. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ
and the love of God
and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit
be with you all.
R. And also with you.
Penitential rite
V. As we prepare to celebrate the mystery of Christ’s love,
let us acknowledge our failures
and ask the Lord for pardon and strength.
R. I confess to almighty God,
and to you, my brothers and sisters,
that I have sinned through my own fault
in my thoughts and in my words,
in what I have done,
and in what I have failed to do;
And I ask blessed Mary, ever Virgin,
all the angels and saints,
and you, my brothers and sisters,
to pray for me to the Lord our God.
V. May almighty God have mercy on us,
forgive us our sins,
and bring us to everlasting life.
R. Amen.
The Trisagion...... Choir Sophia
from the Divine Liturgy of John Chrysostom
Svjatyj Bože, svjatyj Krěpkij, svjatyj Bessmertnyj,pomiluj nas. (3x)
Slava Otcu i Synu i Svjatomu Duxu,
i nyně i prisno, i vo věki věkov, amin’.
Svjatyj bessmertnyj, pomiluj nas.
Svjatyj Bože, svjatyj Krěpkij, svjatyj Bessmertnyj, pomiluj nas. / Holy God, holy Mighty, holy Immortal one,
have mercy on us. (3x)
Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost, both now and ever and unto the ages of ages, amen.
Holy Immortal one, have mercy on us.
Holy God, holy Mighty, holy Immortal one, have mercy on us.
The Gloria (recited)
Glory to God in the highest,
and peace to His people on earth.
Lord God, heavenly King,
almighty God and Father,
we worship You,
we give You thanks,
we praise You for your glory.
Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father,
Lord God, Lamb of God,
You take away the sin of the world:
have mercy on us;
You are seated at the right hand of the Father:
receive our prayer.
For You alone are the Holy One,
You alone are the Lord,
You alone are the Most High,
Jesus Christ,
with the Holy spirit,
in the glory of God the Father.
Amen.
The Opening prayer (Collect)
V. Let us pray.
…one God for ever and ever.
R. Amen.
The Liturgy of the Word
–sit–
First reading (Old Testament)...... Genesis 02.18-24
And they will be two in one flesh
Gradual (Responsorial)...... Choir Sophia
Rechkunov: Da ispravitsja molitva moja (from Psalm 140V)
Ant. Da ispravitsja molitva moja, jako kadilo pred toboju :vozdějanie ruku moeju žertva večernjaja. / Ant: Let my prayer be set forth before thee as the incense :
and the lifting up of my hands be an evening sacrifice.
Ps. Gospodi, vozzvax k tebě, uslyši mja :
vonmi glasu molenie moego, vnegda vozzvati mi k tebě. / Lord, I have called upon thee, heed me :
attend to the voice of my supplication, whenever I call to thee.
Ant. Da ispravitsja… / Ant: Let my prayer be set forth…
Položi Gospodi, xranenie ustom moim,
i dver’ otraženija o ustnax moix / Set a watch, o Lord, before my mouth,
and keep a door as a barrier about my lips.
Ne ukloni serdce moe v slovesa lukavstvija,
nepščevati viny o gresěx / Let not my heart be inclined to words of evildoing,
nor incur the guilt of sins.
Ant. Da ispravitsja… / Ant: Let my prayer be set forth…
Second reading (Epistle)...... Colossians 3.12–17
Above all, have love, which is the bond of perfection.
Alleluia...... Choir Sophia
Gospel...... Matthew 05.13–16–stand–
You are the light of the world.
Homily ...... Celebrant –sit–
The Wedding service
☙ Exhortation
☙ Questions
☙ Consent and joining of hands
☙ Blessing and Exchange of rings
General intercessions...... chant from the Divine Liturgy of John Chrysostom –stand–
The Profession of faith (Creed) (recited) –stand–
We believe in one God,
the Father, the Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all that is seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,
the only Son of God,
eternally begotten of the Father,
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten not made,
one in Being with the Father.
Through Him all things were made.
For us men and for our salvation He came down from heaven:
by the power of the Holy Spirit
He was born of the Virgin Mary,
and became man.
For our sake He was crucified under Pontius Pilate;
He suffered, died, and was buried.
On the third day He rose again
in fulfillment of the Scriptures;
He ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead,
and His kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit,
the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son.
With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified.
He has spoken through the Prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.
We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
We look for the resurrection of the dead,
and the life of the world to come.
Amen.
The Liturgy of the Eucharist
The Offertory rite –sit–
The Cherubic hymn...... Choir Sophia
from the Divine Liturgy of John Chrysostom
setting: P. Chesnokov
Iže xeruvimy tajno obrazujuščei životvorjaščej troicě
trisvjatuju pesn’ pripěvajušče,
vsjakoe nyně žitejskoe otložim popečenie / Mystically representing the the cherubim
and chanting the thrice-holy hymn
to the lifegiving Trinity,
let us lay aside all earthly cares.
Offertory hymn...... Let all mortal flesh keep silence
Text: Antikheroubikon, tr Gerald Moultrie (1829–1885)
Melody: Picardy 87 .87. 87 (French carol)
1. Let all mortal flesh keep silence,and with fear and trembling stand;
ponder no-thing earthly minded,
for with blessing in his hand
Christ our God to earth descendeth,
our full homage to demand. / 3. Rank on rank the host of heaven
spreads its vanguard on the way,
as the Light of Light descendeth
from the realms of endless day,
that the powers of hell may vanish
as the dark-ness clears away.
2. King of kings, yet born of Mary,
as of old on earth He stood,
Lord of lords in human vesture,
in the Body and the Blood
He will give to all the faithful
His own self for heav’nly food. / 4. At his feet the six-winged seraph;
cherubim with sleepless eye,
veil their faces to the Presence,
as with ceaseless voice they cry,
‘Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia,
Lord most high!’
Orate fratres
V. Pray, brethren, that our sacrifice may be acceptable to God, the almighty Father.
R. May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands
for the praise and glory of His Name,
for our good and the good of all His Church.
Prayer over the gifts–stand–
R. Amen.
The Eucharistic prayer
Preface
V. The Lord be with you.
R. And also with you.
V. Lift up your hearts.
R. We lift them up to the Lord.
V. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
R. It is right to give Him thanks and praise.
V. Father, all-powerful and ever-living God, we do well always and everywhere to give you thanks…
and so, we join the angels and the saints as they sing their unending hymn of praise.
The Sanctus...... Choir Sophia
from the Divine Liturgy of John Chrysostom
setting: I. Anisimov
Svjat, svjat, svjat, Gospod’ Savaof,ispoln’ nebo i zemlja slavy tvoeja;
osanna v vyšnix.
Blagosloven gradyj vo imja Gospodne,
osanna v vyšnix. / Holy, holy, holy, Lord of Hosts,
heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.
Eucharistic prayer I (The Roman canon)–kneel–
after the Consecration
V. Let us proclaim the mystery of faith.
R. Christ has died,
Christ is risen,
Christ will come again.
at the conclusion of the Eucharistic prayer
V. …Through Him,
with Him,
in Him,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
all glory and honor is yours, almighty Father,
for ever and ever.
R. Amen.
The Communion rite
The Lord’s prayer (Pater noster) –stand–
C. Praeceptis salutaribus moniti, et divina institutione formati, audemus dicere:
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sic-ut et nos di- mittimus debi-toribus nostris; et ne nos indu-cas in tenta-ti- o-nem; sed li-be-ra nos a ma- lo.
The Nuptial blessing
The sign of peace
V. The peace of the Lord be with you always.
R. And also with you.
V. Let us offer each other a sign of peace.
The breaking of the bread
Agnus Dei (precentor and congregation)...... Graduale Romanum
Agnus XVIII, sæc XII
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A-gnus De-i, * qui tollis pec-ca-ta mundi: mi-se-re-re no- bis ij
A-gnus De-i, * qui tollis pec-ca-ta mundi: dona nobis pa-cem.
The Communion –kneel–
V. This is the Lamb of God,
who takes away the sins of the world.
Happy are those who are called to His supper.
R. Lord, I am not worthy to receive you,
but only say the word and I shall be healed.
Those who come within the guidelines for the reception of Communion, printed at the end of this service leaflet,
should come forward at the appropriate time to receive the Blessed Sacrament.
We encourage those who are not receiving Holy Communion to make a spiritual communion with Sara and Chris
by expressing in their hearts a prayerful desire for spiritual peace and unity for all mankind.
Communion motet...... Choir Sophia
Ave verum. Text: anon. Setting: W.A. Mozart K.618
Ave, verum corpusnatum de Maria Virgine,
vere passum, immolatum
in cruce pro homine;
cujus latus perforatum
fluxit aqua et sanguine,
esto nobis prægustatum
mortis in examine. / Hail, thou true body,
born of the Virgin Mary,
truly suffered and offered up
on the cross for mankind;
whose pierced side
flowed with water and blood,
be Thou for us a foretaste
in death’s struggle!
Meditation hymn...... Ave Maria…Star of the Sea–sit–
Text: attributed to ‘Sister M.’
Melody: Stella Maris 11.10.11.10 (Refrain)
English Catholic Hymnal
1. Ave Maria! o Maiden, o Mother,fondly thy children are calling on thee!
Thine are the graces unclaimed by another,
sinless and beautiful, Star of the Sea.
Refrain / 3. Ave Maria, thy children are kneeling,
words of endearment are murmured to thee;
softly thy spirit upon us is stealing,
sinless and beautiful, Star of the Sea!
Refrain
2. Ave Maria! The night shades are falling,
softly our voices arise unto thee;
earth's lonely exiles for succour are calling,
sinless and beautiful, Star of the Sea!
Refrain / 4. Ave Maria! thou portal of heaven,
harbour of refuge to thee we flee,
lost in the darkness, by stormy winds driven,
sinless and beautiful, Star of the Sea!
Refrain
Refrain:
Mater amabilis, ora pro nobis;
pray for thy children, who call upon thee!
Ave sanctissima! Ave purissima!
Sinless and beautiful, Star of the Sea!
Postcommunion prayer –stand–
V. Let us pray…
…Grant this through Christ our Lord..
R. Amen.
The Concluding rite
Solemn blessing
R. Amen. [to each benediction]
Dismissal
V. The Lord be with you.
R. And also with you.
V. May almighty God bless you,
the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
R. Amen.
V. The Mass is ended, go in peace.
R. Thanks be to God
Recessional...... O praise ye the Lord
Text: H.W. Baker (1875), based on Psalms 148 and 150
Melody: Laudate Dominum. 55.55.65.65, C.H.H. Parry (1894)
1. O praise ye the Lord!Praise Him in the height;
rejoice in His word,
ye angels of light;
ye heavens, adore Him
by whom ye were made,
and worship before Him,
in brightness arrayed. / 3. O praise ye the Lord!
All things that give sound;
each jubilant chord
reecho around;
loud organs, His glory
forth tell in deep tone,
and sweet harp, the story
of what He hath done.
2. O praise ye the Lord!
Praise him upon earth,
in tuneful accord,
ye sons of new birth;
praise Him who hath brought you
His grace from above,
praise Him who hath taught you
to sing of His love. / 4. O praise ye the Lord!
Thanksgiving and song
to Him be outpoured
all ages along!
For love in creation,
for heaven restored,
for grace of salvation,
O praise ye the Lord
Guidelines for the reception of communion
For Catholics of Western or Eastern rites:
As Catholics we fully participate in the celebration of the Eucharist when we receive Holy Communion.
The Church encourages us to receive Communion devoutly and frequently.
For a proper disposition of soul to receive communion, participants should not be conscious of having committed a grave and unforgiven sin, and should normally have fasted for at least one hour.
A person conscious of being in a state of grave sin may not receive the Body and Blood of the Lord without prior sacramental confession and absolution, except for a grave reason where there is no opportunity for confession. In this case, the communicant must make an act of perfect contrition, including the intention of confessing as soon as possible. (CIC 916)
For other fellow Christians:
We welcome you as our brothers and sisters to this celebration of the Eucharist.
We pray that our common baptism and the working of the Holy Spirit will draw us closer to one another and begin to dispel the sad divisions which separate us.
We pray that these divisions will lessen and finally disappear in keeping with Christ’s prayer for us ‘that they all may be one’ (Jhn 17.21)
However, members of churches which are not in full union with the Catholic church are ordinarily not admitted to Holy Communion, because Catholics believe that the celebration of the Eucharist is a sign of the reality of a oneness of faith, life, and worship.
Eucharistic sharing in exceptional circumstances by non-Catholic Christians requires permission according to the direction of the diocesan bishop, the provisions of canon law (CIC 844 §4), and the discipline of the communicant’s own church.
According to Roman Catholic discipline, the Code of Canon law (CIC 844 §3) does not object to the reception of Holy Communion by Christians of the Orthodox Churches, the Assyrian Church of the East, and the Polish National Catholic Church.
For non-Christians:
We also welcome to this celebration those who do not share our faith in Jesus Christ.
While we cannot admit you to Holy Communion, we ask you to offer prayers and thoughts of good will for the peace and unity of mankind.
Notes on the hymns and music for this service
The Russian Children’s and Youth Choir Sophia from the Siberian city of Krasnoyarsk sang at Boston College during the bride’s senior year and has happened this weekend to be en route from Virginia to New York. Sara, who endured the study of Russian and of Church Slavonic among other horrors, understandably could not resist the opportunity of having them present to enrich this joyful occasion and bring their special blessing of youthful song and a soulful tradition.
Choir Sophia, directed by Olga Roussakova, has, since 1992, also served as a cathedral choir for Archbishop Antony of Krasnoyarsk and Yenisei, who, with his chaplain, Father Nikolai, is also accompanying the choir on their month-long concert tour of the Eastern United States.
Details of Choir Sophia’s itinerary are posted at and some of their CDs have listings at Amazon.com and other outlets.