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Solemn Funeral Liturgy for John Scott

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Saturday, September 12, 2015
11:00 am High Altar

John Scott (1956-2015)

Please note: the Fifth Avenue doors open at 9am.

John Scott's wife, Lily, has requested that we do not webcast his funeral. Out of respect for her wishes, there will be no webcast of the service.

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Celebrant: Fr Turner

Preacher: The Reverend Andrew C. Mead, Rector Emeritus

Deacon: Fr Spurlock

Subdeacon: Fr Austin

Sung by: The Saint Thomas Choir of Men and Boys

Prelude: On the Arents Memorial Organ, Benjamin Sheen, Acting Organist

  • Romance, from Symphony no.4, Louis Vierne (1870-1937)
  • Meditation, Louis Vierne transcribed by Maurice Duruflé (1902-1986)

Prelude: On the Loening-Hancock Organ, Frederick Teardo, Guest Organist

  • Nun komm’ der Heiden Heiland, BWV 599 Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
  • Prelude and Fugue in A minor, BWV 543 Johann Sebastian Bach
  • Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier

    Service: Missa pro Defunctis Plainsong

    Hymn: see leaflet
    Love Divine, all loves excelling
    BLAENWERN

    Introit: Requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine

    Kyrie: Plainsong

    Lesson: Wisdom 3:1-5, 9

    Psalm: 121 Levavi oculos, Anglican Chant (Walford Davies)

    Epistle: I Corinthians 15:50-58

    The Gradual: Requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine

    Gospel: Saint John 14:1-6

    Anthem: If ye love me, Thomas Tallis (c. 1505-1585)

    The Liturgy of the Eucharist


    The Offertory: Domine Jesu Christe, Rex gloriae

    Sanctus: Plainsong

    Benedictus: Plainsong

    The Lord's Prayer: Robert Stone (1516-1613)

    Agnus Dei: Plainsong

    Motet: Libera now, salva nos, John Sheppard (c. 1515-1560)

    Motet: Ubi caritas et amor, Deus ibi est, Maurice Duruflé

    Motet: Drop, drop, slow tears, Orlando Gibbons (1583-1625)

    Motet: Crucifixus etiam pro nobis, Antonio Lotti (c. 1667-1740)

    Motet: O Jesu Christ, meins Lebens Licht, Johann Sebastian Bach

    Kiev melody: Commendation, ed. Walter Parratt

    In Paradisum: Plainsong

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John was appointed Organist and Director of Music of Saint Thomas Church and Choir School in 2004. He previously served at Saint Paul’s Cathedral for 26 years. He was born in 1956 and is a graduate of Saint John’s College, Cambridge. In addition to his beloved wife Lily and their newborn son, he is survived by two children, Emma and Alex, and two sisters, Judith and Helen.

John returned to New York on August 11 after a very successful European tour. He was not feeling well the next morning and suffered a sudden cardiac episode. He was taken to Roosevelt Hospital but never regained consciousness. His wife, Lily, was by his side when he died. Lily welcomed their newborn son in September.

The Rector, Headmaster, Wardens, Vestry, and Staff are shocked by John’s untimely death. Our thoughts and prayers are with Lily and John’s family. John and Lily are at the very heart of the Saint Thomas Church family and its mission.

John’s contribution to music is a lasting legacy to the Church and to the world. He was a man of great faith; the words of J.S. Bach, Soli Deo Gloria (Glory to God alone), inspired his ministry.

Gifts may be made to “The John Scott Family Trust” and mailed to Saint Thomas Church. These gifts would not be deductible for income tax purposes.

Donations may be made in memory of John Scott to The Miller-Scott Organ Fund.
Checks should be made payable to “Saint Thomas Church” with “Organ Fund” in the memo line.
Brochures describing this fund and how to support it are in the pew racks and the narthex.
You may also contribute online. Thank you very much.

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