The 3rd Sunday of Advent is kept as Gaudete Sunday, from the Introit words “Rejoice in the Lord alway”, and the rose candle of the Advent wreath is lit. The Liturgical colour is ROSE RED for which we have a special set of Vestments. We sing Mass in Phrygian Mode by…
Thurs 13 Dec, 7.30pm. Exeter Swedish Choir Santa Lucia Celebrations – All welcome. Sun 16 Dec, Advent III, Gaudete Sunday. 11am Sung Mass. Phrygian Mode, Wood. Rejoice in the Lord always, Anon. Sun 16 Dec, 6pm at St David’s Church. Carol Service. Sat 22 Dec, 9am. Men’s Breakfast at The Imperial. Sun 23 Dec,…
Visitor or regular, you will be most welcome to join us at 11pm on Christmas Eve as the Choir sings Carols, or at 11.30pm for the start of our joyful Midnight Mass of the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ. Sung Mass and Blessing of the Crib, by candlelight, with…
Please join us on Christmas Day morning at 10.30am (half an hour earlier than usual – Turkey time!) for Sung Mass and Prayers at the Crib, as we greet the Baby Jesus. All are welcome at St Michael’s. Our Celebrant & preacher is Fr Christopher Durrant. Music for 2018 – Hymns:…
Thursday 13th December at 7.30pm. we are delighted to welcome Exeter’s Swedish community & choir for their Celebrations of St Lucia Day. This traditional pre-Christmas Festival will involve a Singing Procession with Candles, with special customs and saffron buns, bringing light to the darkest time of the year. All are welcome to…
The Advent Procession is on Sunday 9th December at 6pm. Prayers, Readings, Hymns, Carols and Candles illuminate the plainsong Great O Antiphons, which we also hear in the Advent Hymn “O come, O come Emmanuel”, and culminate in a choral setting of the Magnificat. The final hymn is “Lo, he…
Sung Mass and Litany at 11.00am. Advent Sunday is the start of the Christian Year; the Liturgical colour changes to PURPLE The Litany published by Archbishop Thomas Cranmer in 1544 is the earliest officially authorized vernacular service in English. The Litany is sung in Procession and the 1st candle of the…
A Summary of our Sunday Services during November 2018. Informed faith, traditional liturgy, fine music, friendly fellowship – all welcome, please join us. Also a good time for new singers to join the choir as we move towards December’s exciting Advent and Christmas music. Sun 25th Nov, 11am. CHRIST THE KING.…
Actually it’s an EXTRAORDINARY PARISH CHURCH MEETING finally being on THURSDAY 8th NOVEMBER – at 7.30pm at St David’s Church. It will be followed by a short PCC Meeting! At St David’s Church on Thursday 8th November, at 7.30pm. The E/APCM, will receive and approve the delayed Accounts for 2016 &…
Sunday 4th November 2018, Sung Requiem Mass, 6.00pm. (transferred from Fri 2nd Nov) All Souls’ Day is a special day of prayer for the dead, “The Commemoration of the Faithful Departed”, celebrated normally on 2nd November, the day after All Saints’ Day. A list of those to be remembered and prayed for…
Sun 28th Oct, 11am Simon & Jude Apostles. Hymns 477, 484(om*), 195. Mass in A minor, Casciolini. Gaudent in caelis, Tomás Luis de Victoria. Also – Choir Practice Tuesdays 7-6.30pm. Vespers Tuesdays & Thursdays 6pm. Matins/Low Mass Wednesdays 9.30/10am. Fri 5th October, 11am. Funeral of Tim Hampshire. Please come and support Tim’s…
Sunday, 30th September, Michaelmas and Feast of Dedication. 11am Solemn Sung Mass. Hymns: 475: 478: 343. Setting: Mass in F, Darke. Motet: O Glorious Prince St Michael, Graham Keitch (World première). Our Guest Preacher is Ven David Gunn-Johnson. Choral Services resume Sunday 2nd September with our monthly Choral Evensong at 6pm…
Michaelmas is always an exciting cause for celebration in the life of St Michael’s. This year is the 150th anniversary of the church and all are very warmly invited to join us in a festive series of special services and wonderful events. • Michaelmas High Mass, Saturday 29th September This magnificent celebratory service…
As we approach our 150th Anniversary, the church will be open to visitors for the following special events, offering a warm welcome and light refreshments to everyone. • Sunday 16th September 10am-1.30pm 11am Sung Mass 12.30-1.30pm Talk on St Michael’s Pipe Organ by Neil Page, and a chance to play it. We celebrate the…