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Music for 17th 24th and 25th December 2017

SUNDAY 17th DECEMBER PARISH COMMUNION 10.15am
Setting:                 Plainsong and Bairstow in Eb
Motets:                 The noble stem of Jesse – trad. German arr. IT
                               The Angel Gabriel – Trad. Basque arr. E. Pettman
Voluntary:            Toccata Primi Toni – E. T. Sark
6.00pm                 CAROL SERVICE – A traditional service of lessons and carols
                               Adam lay ybounden – B. Ord
                               Lord when you came to earth – trad. Finnish arr. B. Rose
                               Echo Carol – trad. German arr. IT
                               Fum, fum, fum – trad. Catalonian – arr. IT
                               Joy , joy from every steeple – J. Hewitt
                               Eastern Monarchs, Sages Three – trad. French arr. IT
                              On this day, earth shall ring – trad. Swedish – H. C. Stewart
                              Lully, lulla, lullay – P. Stopford
Voluntary:          Toccata from Symphonie Nr.5 – C. M. Widor
SUNDAY 24th DECEMBER FIRST COMMUNION OF CHRISTMAS 11.30pm
Setting:                 Darke in F
Motets:                Lord when you came to earth – B. Rose
                              On this day, earth shall ring – trad. arr. H. C. Stewart
                              Silent Night – F. Gruber arr. IT
Voluntary:          In dulci jubilo BWV 729 - J. S. Bach
MONDAY 25th DECEMBER  FAMILY COMMUNION 10.30am
Setting:                 Rawsthorne in F
Motets:                Ding dong merrily on high – trad French arr. C. Wood
                               Fum, fum, fum – trad. Catalonian arr. IT
Voluntary:           Der Tag der ist so Freudenreich BWV 605 – J. S. Bach

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Music for 10th December 2017

SUNDAY 10th DECEMBER PARISH COMMUNION 10.15am
Setting:                Healey Willan – Missa de Sancto Albano
Motets:                This is the truth sent from above – trad. Arr. RVW
                              People look East – Trad. Bescancon
Voluntary:          Five Part Fantasia in Cm BWV562 – J. S. Bach

‘CAROLS AND MINCE PIES’ is on MONDAY 11th DECEMBER at 7.30pm in the Parish Centre. Come along and enjoy a feast of Christmas music and readings by the choir and ladies of the Chapel Choir and join in some of the best known traditional carols, all in aid of Choir Funds. Tickets priced £4 for adults and £2 for children, are available from Sue Palmer and Ian Wells.

WEDNESDAY 13th DECEMBER
NO CHORAL EVENSONG - Choir Rehearsal for the Christmas Period


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Music for 3rd and 6th December 2017

SUNDAY 3rd DECEMBER FAMILY COMMUNION 10.15am
Setting:                 Shepherd ‘Addington’ Service
Motets:                Now, come O Saviour of the Gentiles – Harm. J. S. Bach – adapted D. W
                              Let all mortal flesh keep silence – G. Holst
Voluntary:          Prelude and Fugue in Cm BWV549 - J. S. Bach
ADVENT CAROL SERVICE 6.00pm
Palestina Matin Responsory
Come, thou Redeemer of the earth – Veni Redemptor
This is the truth sent from above – English trad. Arr. RVW
The noble stem of Jesse – trad. Arr IT
I sing of a maiden – L. Berkeley
Veiled in darkness – G. Rudolph
Organ Voluntary  - Nun komm’ der heiden Heiland BWV 599 – J. S .Bach
Wachet auf! ruft uns die Stimme – J. S. Bach
Lift up your heads, O ye gates – W. Mathias
Organ Voluntary – Prelude in Cm ‘The Great’ BWV 546 – J. S. Bach
WEDNESDAY 6th DECEMBER CHORAL EVENSONG 7.15pm (Men’s Voices)
Responses:                         Plainsong
Psalm:                                 11
Office Hymn:                     15
Canticles:                            Morley Fauxbourdons
Anthem:                              Long ago prophets knew – Piae Contiones arr. M. Archer

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Music for 26th and 29th November 2017

SUNDAY 26th NOVEMBER PARISH COMMUNION AND CONFIRMATION 10.15am
Setting:                Noble in A
Motets:                King of all ages throned on high – P. Isom
                              Lift up your heads, O ye gates – W. Mathias
Voluntary:          Paean – P. Hurford
WEDNESDAY 29th NOVEMBER SUNG COMPLINE (MEN'S VOICES) 7.15pm

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Music for 19th and 22nd November 2017

SUNDAY 19th NOVEMBER PARISH COMMUNION 10.15am
Setting:                 Ireland in C
Motets:                If ye love me – T. Tallis
                              O for a closer walk with God – C. V. Stanford
Voluntary:          Prelude and Fugue in D BuxWV 139 – D. Buxtehude
WEDNESDAY 22nd NOVEMBER CHORAL EVENSONG 7.15pm
Responses:         Neary
Psalm:                  59
Office Hymn:     356
Canticles:            Andreas Fauxbourdons
Anthem:             Lord I trust thee – G. F. Handel

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Music for 12th and 15th November 2017

SUNDAY 12th  NOVEMBER FAMILY COMMUNION 10.15am
Setting:                Oldroyd ‘Mass of the Quiet Hour’
During the Laying of the Wreath:    O Love that wilt not let me go – A. L. Peace
Motets:                For the fallen – D. Guest
                              So they gave their bodies – P. Aston
Voluntary:          England’s Glory – N. Ogden
WEDNESDAY 15th NOVEMBER CHORAL EVENSONG 7.15pm
Responses:         Neary
Psalm:                  37
Office Hymn:     250
Canticles:            Wood in D
Anthem:              So they gave their bodies – P. Aston

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Music for 5th and 8th November 2107

SUNDAY 5th  NOVEMBER PARISH COMMUNION 10.15am
Setting:                Cabena in the Dorian Mode
Motets:                Ave verum corpus – W. A. Mozart
                              I sat down – E. Bairstow
Voluntary:          Fanfare – J. Cook
WEDNESDAY 8th  NOVEMBER CHORAL EVENSONG 7.15pm (Sung by Men’s Voices)
Responses:         Plainsong
Psalm:                  112 Tone 8
Office Hymn:     472 (2nd Tune)
Canticles:            Sumsion in G a 3
Anthem:             The Call – R. Vaughan-Williams


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Music for 29th October and 1st November 2017

SUNDAY 29th OCTOBER PARISH COMMUNION 10.15am
Setting:                 Rawsthorne in F
Motets:                Holy is the true light – W. H. Harris      
                              Give us the wings of faith – E. Bullock
Voluntary:          Grand Choeur (Douze Pieces) – T. Dubois
WEDNESDAY 1st NOVEMBER FESTAL CHORAL EVENSONG 7.15pm
Introit:                 O Lord increase my faith – O. Gibbons
Responses:         Neary
Psalm:                  150
Office Hymn:     224
Canticles:            Holman in Fm
Anthem:              Give us the wings of faith – E. Bullock
Final Hymn:        478

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Music for 15th and 18th October 2017

SUNDAY 15th OCTOBER PARISH COMMUNION 10.15am
Setting:                Sumsion in F
Motets:                O Lord increase my faith – O. Gibbons
                              God be in my head – W. Davies
Voluntary:          Grand Jeux – P. Dumage
WEDNESDAY 18th OCTOBER CHORAL EVENSONG 7.15pm
Responses:         Ellis
Psalm:                 103
Office Hymn:     393        
Canticles:            Aston in F
Anthem:             God be in my head – N. Rawsthorne

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Music for 8th and 11th October 2017

SUNDAY 8th OCTOBER PARISH COMMUNION 10.15am
Setting:                 Darke in Am
Motets:                View me Lord, a work of thine – C.H. Lloyd                   
                              God be in my head – J. Rutter
Voluntary:           Toccata and Fugue in F BuxWV157 - D. Buxtehude
WEDNESDAY 11th OCTOBER  CHORAL EVENSONG 7.15pm (Sung by Men’s Voices)
Responses:         Plainsong
Psalm:                  119vv81-88 Tone 6
Office Hymn:     372
Canticles:            Wood in G
Anthem:              Mine eyes for beauty pine – H. Howells

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Music for 1st and 4th October 2017

SUNDAY 1st OCTOBER FAMILY COMMUNION 10.15am
Setting:                 Shephard ‘Addington Service’
Motets:                Thou visitest the earth – M. Greene
                               For the beauty of the earth – J. Rutter
Voluntary:          Nun danket alle Gott – S. Karg-Elert
WEDNESDAY 4th OCTOBER CHORAL EVENSONG  7.15pm
Responses:         Ellis
Psalm:                  59
Office Hymn:     244
Canticles:           Rowley in Am
Anthem:             Jesu, grant me this I pray – P. Whitlock

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Music for 24th and 27th September 2017

SUNDAY 24th SEPTEMBER PARISH COMMUNION 10.15am
Setting:                 Darke in F
Motets:                Thou knowest Lord – H. Purcell            
                              O be joyful - Rawsthorne 
Voluntary:          Trumpet Tune – D. German
WEDNESDAY 27th SEPTEMBER CHORAL EVENSONG 7.15pm
Responses:         Reading
Psalm:                  119 vv33-40
Office Hymn:     475
Canticles:            Lang in Bb
Anthem:              The Lord bless you and keep you – J. Rutter

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Music for 17th and 20th September 2017

SUNDAY 17th  SEPTEMBER PARISH COMMUNION 10.15am
Setting:                 Statham in D
Motet:                  Jesu, the very thought of Thee – E. Bairstow
Voluntary:          Fugato  (from Suite for Organ) – G. Mushel
WEDNESDAY 20th SEPTEMBER CHORAL EVENSONG 7.15pm
Responses:         Reading
Psalm:                  13
Office Hymn:     252
Canticles:            Shephard ‘Gloucester Service'
Anthem:             Give us the wings of faith – E. Bullock

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Music for 10th and 13th September 2017

SUNDAY 10th SEPTEMBER PARISH COMMUNION 10.15am
Setting:                 Jackson in G
Motets:                Ave verum corpus – E. Elgar                    
                               Ubi Caritas – M. Durufle
Voluntary:           Chaconne in Em BuxWV 160 - D. Buxtehude     
WEDNESDAY 13th SEPTEMBER CHORAL EVENSONG 7.15pm
1st Evensong of Holy Cross Day
Responses:         Reading
Psalm:                  66vv1-11
Office Hymn:      94
Canticles:            Noble in Bm
Anthem:             God so loved the world – J. Stainer

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Music for 3rd and 6th September 2017

SUNDAY 3rd  SEPTEMBER  PARISH COMMUNION 10.15am
Setting:           Wadely in G
Motets :           O sacrum convivium – G. Croce                     
                     Only say the word – M. Polglase
Voluntary:       Postlude (1962) – W. Mathias
WEDNESDAY 6th  SEPTEMBER CHORAL EVENSONG 7.15pm
Responses:     Reading
Psalm:            119 vv129-136
Office Hymn:  339
Canticles:       Harris in Am
Anthem:         Like as the hart – H. Howells

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MUSIC FOR EXETER CATHEDRAL 24th-30th JULY 2017

The choir of Holy Trinity, Southport are singing the services at Exeter Cathedral the week beginning 24th July. The music we are singing is below:-
Monday 24th July Choral Evensong 5.30pm
Ellis Responses
Ps. 119 vv1-8
William Harris Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in A minor
Malcom Archer Blest are the pure in heart

Tuesday 25th July Solemn Eucharist for feast of St James 5.30pm                              
Harold Darke Communion Service in F

Wednesday 26th July Choral Evensong (Men’s Voices) 5.30pm  
Frikki Walker Responses
Ps. 119 vv145-152
Charles Wood Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in G

Herbert Howells Mine eyes for beauty pine

Thursday 27th July
Silent

Friday 28th July Choral Evensong 5.30pm
Ellis Responses
Ps. 138
Harold Darke Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in Am
Daniel Rouwmenka – Prayer of St Patrick

Saturday 29th July Choral Evensong 5.30pm
Ellis Responses
Ps. 143
Tertius Noble Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in Bm
Jonathan Battishill O Lord look down from heaven

Sunday 30th July Choral Eucharist 10.00am
Giovanni Croce O sacrum convivium
Herbert Sumsion Communion Service in F
Percy Whitlock Be still my soul
Sunday 30th July Choral Evensong 4.00pm
Ellis Responses
Ps. 75
Richard Shephard  Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis ‘Gloucster Service’

Herbert Howells Like as the hart
Do come and join us. Everyone welcome!






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Music for 16th July

SUNDAY 16th JULY PARISH COMMUNION 10.15am
Setting:                 Noble in A
Motets:                I sat down – E. Bairstow
                              Gaelic Blessing – J. Rutter
Voluntary:          Fanfare – J. James
ORGAN RECITALS: Ian Wells will be playing a lunchtime organ recital at Leeds Minster (formerly Leeds Parish Church) this coming Friday 21st July at 12.30pm. He will also be playing a lunchtime organ recital here at Holy Trinity on Friday 25th August at 1.00pm and the Bank Holiday Recital at Liverpool Cathedral on Monday 28th August at 11.15am.  For the first time this recital will be played on the Lady Chapel organ, on the recently installed mobile console. This will be a rare chance to hear this fine instrument. He will also be playing an organ recital on Sunday 24th September at St George’s Hall at 2.30pm
A reminder that Julie Ann Carr will play the next in our series of lunchtime organ recitals here  at
Holy Trinity on Friday 28th July at 1.00pm

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Music for 9th and 12th July 2017

SUNDAY 9th JULY PARISH COMMUNION 10.15am
Setting:                 Ireland in C
Motets:                Lord, for thy tender mercies sake – J. Hilton     
                               Like as the hart – H. Howells
Voluntary:          ‘Great’ Fugue in Cm BWV 546 – J. S. Bach
WEDNESDAY 12th JULY FESTAL CHORAL EVENSONG 7.15pm
Introit:                  O be joyful – N. Rawsthorne
Responses:         Sanders
Psalm:                  93
Office Hymn:     252
Canticles:            Noble in Bm
Anthem:              Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace – H. Sumsion
This is the final Choral Evensong of the Summer Term. Choral Evensong will resume on Wednesday 6th September 
This year’s CREAM TEA RECITAL is next Saturday 15th July at 3.00pm. Beginning in church the choir will be perform some of the music they are at singing at Exeter Cathedral and then after refreshments there will be instrumental solos performed by the boys and young men of the choir in the Parish Centre. Tickets are £3.50 Children £1, available from Sue Palmer or Ian Wells. All proceeds towards choir funds.


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Music for 2nd and 5th July 2017

SUNDAY 2nd JULY FAMILY COMMUNION 10.15am
Setting:                 Shephard ‘Addington Service’
Motets :               Jesu, the very thought of thee – E. Bairstow
                              There’s a wideness in God’s mercy – M. Bevan
Voluntary:          Toccata in Seven - J. Rutter
WEDNESDAY 5th JULY CHORAL EVENSONG 7.15pm
Responses:         Sanders
Psalm:                 119 vv81-88
Office Hymn:     217 (Tune 235)
Canticles:            Harris in Am
Anthem:             There’s a wideness in God’s mercy – M. Bevan

This year’s CREAM TEA RECITAL is on Saturday 15th July at 3.00pm. Beginning in church the choir will be perform some of the music they are at singing at Exeter Cathedral and then after refreshments there will be instrumental solos performed by the boys and young men of the choir in the Parish Centre. Tickets are £3.50 Children £1, available from Sue Palmer or Ian Wells. All proceeds towards choir funds.



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Music for 25th and 28th June 2017

SUNDAY 25th JUNE PARISH COMMUNION 10.15am
Settings:               Darke in F
Motets:                Locus iste - A. Bruckner
                              O taste and see – R. Vaughan Williams
Voluntary:           Trumpet Tune in D – D. Bishop
WEDNESDAY 28th JUNE CHORAL EVENSONG 7.15pm
Responses:         Neary
Psalm:                 59 vv1-9
Office Hymn:     468
Canticles:            Brewer in D
Anthem:             God be in my head – N. Rawsthorne

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Music for 18th and 21st June 2017

SUNDAY 18th JUNE PARISH COMMUNION 10.15am
Setting:              Plainsong & Bairstow in Eb
Motets :             Lord I trust thee – G. F. Handel
                             The Lord bless you and keep you – J. Rutter
Voluntary:          Ballet des Matelot – M. Praetorius
WEDNESDAY 21st JUNE CHORAL EVENSONG 7.15pm
Responses:         Neary
Psalm:                 119 vv33-40
Office Hymn:     244
Canticles:            Aston in F
Anthem:              View me Lord, a work of thine – R. H. Lloyd

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Music for 11th and 14th June 2017

SUNDAY 11th JUNE PARISH COMMUNION 10.15am
Setting:                Sumsion in F
Creed:                  John Merbecke
Motets :              Behold the tabernacle – W. H. Harris
                             Hymn to the Trinity – J. Harper
Voluntary:          Fantasia in G BWV572 – J. S. Bach
In this Eucharist for Trinity Sunday the combined choirs will be performing the Kyrie, Gloria,
Sanctus, Benedictus and Agnus Dei from the setting by Herbert Sumsion in F. The congregation
is invited to sing the Creed to the setting by John Merbecke. We are delighted to welcome Prof.
Ian Tracey to accompany this service
WEDNESDAY 14th JUNE CHORAL EVENSONG 7.15pm
Responses:         Neary
Psalm:                  11
Office Hymn:      144 (Tune: 315)
Canticles:            Andrews in G
Anthem:              Hymn to the Trinity – P. I. Tchaikovsky

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Music for 4th and 7th June 2017

SUNDAY 4th JUNE FAMILY COMMUNION 10.15am
Voluntary:          Komm, Gott, Schopfer, heiliger Geist BWV 631 – J. S. Bach
Setting:               Shephard ‘Addington Service
Motets:               O Holy Spirit Lord of Grace – C. Tye
                      If ye love me – T. Tallis
Voluntary:          Fanfare – K. Leighton
WEDNESDAY 7th JUNE CHORAL EVENSONG 7.15pm
Responses:         Neary
Psalm:                  136 vv1-9
Office Hymn:     137
Canticles:            Lang in Bb
Anthem:              God is a Spirit – W. S. Bennett

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Lunchtime Organ Recitals

As part of our expanded Trinity Arts Programme, we are holding a monthly Lunchtime Organ Recital at 1.00pm throughout the year. Entry is  free but donations are welcome.
Friday 30th June IAN TRACEY (Liverpool Cathedral)
Friday 28th July JULIE ANN CARR (Southport)
Friday 25th August IAN WELLS (Holy, Trinity, Southport)
Friday 29th September NICHOLAS MILLER (St John's Hyde Park, London)
Friday 27th October SHEAN BOWERS (Bath Abbey)
Friday 24th November RACHEL MAHON Chester Cathedral)
Friday 8th December IAN TRACEY (Liverpool Cathedral)
A Christmas Celebration with audience participation
Do come and join us. Everyone welcome!

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Music for 21st and 24th May 2017

SUNDAY 21st MAY PARISH COMMUNION 10.15am
Setting:                  Jackson in G
Motets :                God be in my head – J. Rutter
                                King of all ages – P. Isom
Voluntary:             Prelude, Fugue and Chaconne BuxWV 137– D. Buxtehude
WEDNESDAY 24th MAY FESTAL EVENSONG 7.15pm
On the eve  of the Ascension
Introit:                 God is ascended up on high – Trad. German
Responses:         Ellis
Psalm:                  24
Office Hymn:     134
Canticles:           Stanford in C
Anthem:            God is gone up – A. Hutchings
Final Hymn:      130 omit vv3-4 (1st Tune)

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Music for 14th and 17th May 2017

SUNDAY 14th MAY PARISH COMMUNION 10.15am
Setting:                                Statham in D
Motets :                               Surrexit Christus hodie – S. Scheidt
                                              Our Lord is ris’n again. Alleluia!
                                              O for a closer walk with God – C. V. Stanford
Voluntary:                          Gaudeamus – S. Campbell
WEDNESDAY 17th MAY CHORAL EVENSONG 7.15pm
Responses:                         Ellis
Psalm:                                 100
Office Hymn:                     114
Canticles:                            Sumsion in A
Anthem:                              Lord, thou hast told us – A. Bax

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Music for 7th and 10th May 2017

SUNDAY 7th MAY PARISH COMMUNION 10.15am
Setting:                 Wadely in G
Motets :               Adoramus te, Christe – L. da Viadana
                              Panis Angelicus – C. Franck
Voluntary:          Toccata (from Suite for Organ) – G. Mushel
SUNDAY 7th MAY CHORAL EVENSONG 6.00pm
Responses:         Ellis
Psalm:                  29 vv1-10
Office Hymn:     113
Canticles:            Shephard ‘Gloucester Service’
Anthem:              Laudate Dominum – W. A. Mozart
We are delighted to welcome Gillian Winstanley to sing the Soprano Solo in Laudate Dominum
in this special Choral Evensong which is part of the Trinity Arts programme. We are also delight to
welcome Professor Ian Tracey who is accompanying the service.
WEDNESDAY 10th MAY CHORAL EVENSONG 7.15pm
Responses:         Ellis
Psalm:                  47
Office Hymn:     105
Canticles:            Shephard ‘Gloucester Service’
Anthem:              This joyful Eastertide – Trad. Arr. P. Ledger

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Music for 30th April and 3rd May

SUNDAY 30th APRIL PARISH COMMUNION 10.15am
Setting:                 Cabena in the Dorian Mode
Motets :               Victimae Paschali
                              God liveth still – J. S. Bach
Voluntary:           Carillon (24 pieces en style libre) – L. Vierne
WEDNESDAY 3rd MAY CHORAL EVENSONG 7.15pm
Responses:         Ellis
Psalm:                  67
Office Hymn:      107
Canticles:            Wood in D
Anthem:          God liveth still – J. S. Bach

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Music for Easter Day 16th April 2017

EASTER SUNDAY 16th APRIL PARISH COMMUNION AND PROCESSION 10.15am
Voluntary:          The strife is o’er – S. Burtonwood
Setting:                Darke in F
Easter
Anthems:            E. Bullock
Motets:               This joyful Eastertide – trad. arr. C. Wood
                             Now the green blade riseth – trad. arr. S. Lindley
                             The strife is o’er – H. G. Ley
Voluntary:          Toccata (Symphonie Nr.5) – C. M. Widor
EASTER SUNDAY FESTAL CHORAL EVENSONG 6.00pm
Introit:                  Christ the Lord is Risen – A. Wilson
Responses:          Ellis
Psalm:                  66 vv1-11
Office Hymn:     114
Canticles:            Stanford in Bb
Anthem:              Blessed be the God and Father – S. S. Wesley
Final Hymn:        124
Voluntary:          Grand Choeur Dialogue – E. Gigout

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Music for 9th and 13th April 2017

PALM SUNDAY 9th APRIL PARISH COMMUNION AND PROCESSION 10.15am
Setting:                                                Williams ‘Garner Service’
Distribution 
of Palms:                                             Gloria, laus, et honor
Motets :                                               Praise to thee Lord Jesus – H. Schultz
                                                              Ingrediente Domino - G. Malcolm
Voluntary:                                          Valet will ich dir geben BWV635 – J. S. Bach
PALM SUNDAY 9th APRIL RECITAL OF MUSIC FOR THE BEGINNING OF HOLY WEEK 6.00pm
Voluntary: O Mensch, bewein’ dein’ Sunde gross – BWV 622 – J. S. Bach
Ingrediente Domino - G. Malcolm
Prayer of St Patrick – D. Rouwmenka
Blest are the pure in heart – M. Archer
The Father’s Love – S. Lole
Voluntary: Herzlicht tut mich verlangen BWV 727
Praise to thee, Lord Jesus – H. Schultz
Jesu, grant me this I pray – P. Whitlock
Voluntary: Vor deinen Thron tret’ ich hiermit – BWV 668 – J. S. Bach
MAUNDY THURSDAY 13th APRIL CHORAL EUCHARIST WITH WASHING OF FEET 7.30pm
Setting:                                                Darke in Am
Motets during washing
of feet:                                                Drop, drop, slow tears – O. Gibbons arr. D. Blackwell
                                                             An upper room did our Lord prepare – trad. arr. J. Wilson            
Motets during                                   Panis Angelicus – C. Franck
Communion:                                     In a garden man became – J. S. Bach

Canticle during stripping
of the altar:                                       The Lamentations – E. Bairstow