Festal Eucharist

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Above: Saint Michael drives his lance into the head of the dragon. The inscription above is Quis ut Deus (“Who is like God?,” the English meaning of the Hebrew word Michael), giving the archangel the authority to bring to account those who claim to be God’s equal.

Today’s Eucharist is “festal” because we celebrate today Saint Michael & All Angels. The feast day was actually yesterday, September 29, and so we also kept the feast day yesterday with a said Mass at 12:10pm. That said, we’ve translated the feast to today as well so that the maximum number of people can participate.

Included in worship are hymns sung by the congregation and choir, additional music sung exclusively by the choir, lessons, prayers, a sermon, and a Rite I Mass. All baptized Christians are welcome to receive Holy Communion. Details of the service may be seen in the leaflet and the service card, which are posted at the bottom of this page.

‚ñ∫During the greetings at today’s Festal Eucharist, the Rector thanked Kevin Kwan for his four years of service as Associate Organist at Saint Thomas. This evening, Mr Kwan plays the organ for the last time as a member of the Saint Thomas staff. Read more about Mr Kwan’s exciting new appointment here.

Music notes: The Missa Brevis by Jonathan Dove was commissioned by the Cathedral Organists’ Association for performance during their conference in Wells on May 13, 2009. Dove’s musical style is tonal, direct and has often been linked with the expressive minimalism of John Adams. The Gloria features short rhythmically-driven phrases supported by a moto perpetuo organ accompaniment. Minimalist ideas pervade the Sanctus and Benedictus. A bright, brilliant opening of dissonant note clusters leads to minimalist falling phrases (evocative of Steve Reich), which are then both combined. The Agnus Dei draws on more reflective moments, cadencing on a consonant chord.

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