Prelude Music to the Virgin Mary:

What Child is This? arranged by John Uehlein

Xavier Players

Diane Lisanti, mandolin; Geri Lisanti-Levi, violin & guitar & electric bass; Yuko Naito-Gotay, violin; Paul Levi, cello;

Suzanne Saturday, flute & recorder; John Frisch; English Horn

"The understated Hor d'oevre #1"

Sing of Mary Tune: PLEADING SAVIOUR Text: Fr. Roland Ford Palmer

Society of St. John the Evangelist (Anglican) arranged by John Uehlein

Anna Zhukovskaya, soprano; Maggie Greene, alto

Ladd Boris, Tenor; Joel Dabu, baritone

I. In the Kitchen by Killian McDonnell

read by Christina Amendolia

"The understated Hor d'oevre #2"

II. from "The Magnificat" by Sidney Callahan

read by Elizabeth Susan Parlow

"Bonbon #1" The Seven Joys of Mary Traditional Carol

Cristelle Sens-Castet, soprano; Dee Kittany, alto Rob Skolits, tenor; TBD, bass-baritone

"The Lobster Bisque"

Ave Maria, Madre de Dios by John Angotti

Maria Brinkmann and Joel Dabu, soloists

The Virtual Recording Choir of St. Francis Xavier John Uehlein, conductor

Jerry Steichan, piano

Christmas Message from Fr. Kenneth Boller, SJ

Please Stand

"Saying Grace"

Please sit

III. I Have a Dream by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King

read by Roberto Gutierrez

"Bonbon #2"

Children, Go Where I Send Thee African-american Spiritual

John Uehlein, bass-baritone

One for the little bitty baby Two for Paul and Silas. Three for the Hebrew children (Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego found in Daniel 3) Four for the four who stood at the door (Mark 2:3-5 - the four who lowered the paralytic thru the roof for Jesus to heal) Five for the Gospel preachers Six for the days when the world was fixed (The Creation Story of Genesis) Seven for the seven that all went to Heaven (The heavenly bodies of antiquity: the Moon, Mercury, Venus, the Sun, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn) Eight for the eight that the flood couldn't take (Noah and his family found in Genesis 6:11–9:19) Nine for the angel choirs divine (Dominions, Cherubim, Seraphim, Angels; Principalities, Thrones, Archangels, Virtues, & Powers) Ten for the Ten Commandments

IV. The Heart of Winter By Ann Tanya Fenelon

Read by Christina Amendolia

"A tonic....to soothe the soul and aid digestion"

Ecce Novum Latin text Ecce Novum appears in Piae Cantiones (1582) Music by Ola Gjeilo

The Virtual Recording Choir of St. Francis Xavier The 2020 Xavier Pandemic Christmas Choir

String Orchestra John Uehlein, conductor Jerry Steichen, pianist

Luz Marina Diaz and Elizabeth Mills, dancers

Behold! A new joy! Behold! A new wonder!

A Virgin, who knew not a man, bears a son.

She knew not a man, but as the pear-tree bears the pear,

the flourishing papyrus brings the lily from the soil.

See how nature changes her laws: a pure virgin bears the son of God.

V. As yet heaven and earth are not united.

The star of BETHLEHEM is a star shining in a dark night, even today.

by St. Edith Stein also known as St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross

read by Nancy Lorence

"Bonbon #3"

Betelehemu Nigerian Carol Via Olatunji and Wendell Whalum Arranged by Barrington Brooks

The Virtual Recording Choir of St. Francis Xavier The 2020 Xavier Pandemic Christmas Choir

Jacqueline C. Perez, conductor Anthony Cuscina, percussion

We are glad that we have a God to trust and rely on. Where was Jesus born? Bethlehem, the city of wonder. That is where God appeared for sure. Praise, praise, praise to Jesus We thank Thee for this day Gracious God. Merciful God

"Bonbon #4"

I Wonder as I Wander Appalachian Carol arranged by John Uehlein

Anna Zhukovskaya, bass Suzanne Saturday, flute

The Campanologists of Xavier John Uehlein, conductor Elizabeth Mills, dancer

VIII. Song of Songs

read by Elda Luisi

"Bonbon #7"

My Dancing Day English Carol Arranged by Jennifer Kerr Breedlove

The 2020 Xavier Pandemic Christmas Choir John Uehlein, conductor

The Xavier Players Suzanne Saturday, dancer

Tomorrow will be my dancing day I would my true love did so chance to see the legend of my play, To call my true love to my dance. Sing O my love, O my love, my love, my love; This have I done for my true love. Then was I born of a virgin pure; Of her I took fleshly substance. Thus was I knit to man’s nature, To call my true love to my dance! Sing O my love, O my love, my love, my love; This have I done for my true love. In a manger laid and wrapped I was, So very poor; This was my chance betwixt an ox and a silly poor ass, To call my true love to my dance! Sing O my love, O my love, my love, my love; This have I done for my true love. Then afterwards baptized I was; the Holy Ghost on me did glance. The Father’s voice came from above, To call my true love to my dance! Sing O my love, O my love, my love, my love; This have I done for my true love.

VI. Intro and the poem "The Tyrant Broods Uneasily"

by Aurelius Clemens Prudentius from the Divine Office of the Roman Rite

read by Nancy Lorence and Christina Amendolia

"No Bonbon here ~ rather...an elixir taken to cure the heartache of the age" Pie Jesu from the "Requiem" by Andrew Lloyd Webber arranged by Douglas E. Wagner

The Campanologists of Xavier John Uehlein, conductor

VII. A True Xavier Story by Ralph Martin

read by Roberto Gutierrez

"Entrée"

It Came Upon a Midnight Clear Text by Edmund H. Sears music by Richard S. Willis arranged by Joel Raney

The 2020 Xavier Pandemic Christmas Choir Jacqueline C. Perez, conductor

Jerry Steichen, pianist

Three Carols for the Fun of it! The 2020 Xavier Pandemic Christmas Choir

"Bonbons #8"

Good Christian Friends, Rejoice

Text: In dulci jubilo; Latin and German, 14th C.

Tune: IN DULCI JUBILO; Klug’s Geistliche Lieder, Wittenberg, 1535 1. Good Christian Friends, rejoice with heart and soul and voice; O give heed to what we say: Jesus Christ is born today! Ox and ass before him bow, and he is in the manger now. Christ is born Today! Christ is born today!

1. Good Christian friends, rejoice with heart and soul and voice; Now you hear of endless bliss: Jesus Christ was born for this! He has opened heaven’s door, and we are blest for evermore. Christ was born for this! Christ was born for this!

2. Good Christian friends, rejoice with heart and soul and voice; Now you need not fear the grave: Jesus Christ was born to save! Calls you one and calls you all to gain his everlasting hall . Christ was born to save! Christ was born to save!

"Bonbon #9"

Deck the Hall Trad. Welsh Carol; arranged by David Willcocks

words to verse 3 by John Uehlein

Deck the hall with boughs of holly, ~ Fa la la…. 'Tis the season to be jolly, ~ Fa la la…. Don we now our gay apparel ~ Fa la la…. As we sing this Christmas carol. ~ Fa la la….

See the flowing bowl before us ~ Fa la la…. Strike the harp and join the chorus. ~ Fa la la…. Follow me in merry measure, Fa la la…. While I sing of beauty's treasure ~ Fa la la….

When the Christ Child comes before us. ~ Fa la la…. Glo-ri-a so goes the chorus ~ Fa la la…. For his love will never fail us ~ Fa la la…. Even when the world does flail us ~ Fa la la….

Fast away the old year passes, ~ Fa la la…. Hail the new, ye lads and lasses, ~ Fa la la…. Laughing, quaffing, all together ~ Fa la la Heedless of the wind and weather, ~ Fa la la

"Bonbon #10" I Saw Three Ships traditional English Carol Verses 4 & 5 by John Uehlein

I saw three ships come sailing in on Christmas day, on Christmas day, I saw three ships come sailing in on Christmas day in the morning.

And what was in those ships all three, on Christmas day, on Christmas day, And what was in those ships all three on Christmas day in the morning?

Our Savior Christ and his Lady on Christmas day, on Christmas day, Our Savior Christ and his Lady on Christmas day in the morning. And what then did those three ships say on Christmas day, on Christmas day, And what then did those three ships say on Christmas day in the morning? Faith, hope, and charity have come on Christmas day, on Christmas day, Seen in the face of God’s own Son, on Christmas day in the morning!

"Bonbon #11"

Mary Did You Know text by Mark Lowry music by Buddy Greene

Ladd Boris, soloist John Uehlein, guitar

Luz Marina Diaz, dancer

IX. All the Wise Journey by Kim King, RSCJ

read by Elda Luisi

"Chocolate Molten Lava Cake with Crème fraîche"

The First Noel 17th Century English Carol Arranged by David Chase

The 2020 Xavier Pandemic Christmas Choir Paul Levi, cello

Jerry Steichen, pianist Dugan McGinley, conductor

Thank You

John Uehlein, Director of Music Ministries

Please Stand

"Prayer of Thanksgiving"

The Music Ministry of St. Francis Xavier Parish ~ A Jesuit Apostolate in New York City ~

John Uehlein, Director of Music Ministries Jacqueline C. Perez, Assistant Director of Music Ministries

The 2020 "Virtual Recording Choir" of St. Francis Xavier

Joel Dabu, producer and videographer

Alan Ahles, Ladd Boris, Maria Brinkmann, Cara Caponi, Frank Cappucci, Linda Cartalano, Bob Choiniere, Marianne Clinton, Joel Dabu, Pierina Davidson, Mike Douris, Kathryn Fisher,

Genevieve Flagello, Julie Flynn, Barry Gilman, Maggie Greene, Susan Guercio, Kathleen Hannon, Ann Harris-Jacobs, Elizabeth Hodur, Marti Holmes, Jim Hurley,

Dee Kittany, Manny Lopez Jr., Sidney Marquez Boquiren, Dugan McGinley, Mark McManus, Martha Mendez, Kate Mendis, Jacqueline C. Perez, HaQueyn Pham, Cristelle Sens-Castet, Boreta Singleton, Lynda Stewart-Kennedy, Kim Thompson, Traci Tournoux, Gary Trout,

Kevin Tuerff, John Uehlein, Caitlin Wright, Anna Zhukovskaya

Jerry Steichen, Guest Organist

The 2020 Xavier Pandemic Christmas Choir

Ladd Boris, Joel Dabu, Maggie Greene, Dee Kittany, Dugan McGinley, Jacqueline C. Perez, Cristelle Sens-Castet, Rob Skolits, John Uehlein, Anna Zhukovskaya

The 2020 Xavier Xavier Players Christmas Ensemble

Diane Lisanti, mandolin; Geri Lisanti-Levi, violin; Yuko Naito-Gotay, violin; Paul Levi, cello; Suzanne Saturday, flute; John Frisch, english horn

The Campanologists of the Xavier Bell Choir

Orlando Adiao; Roseann Bonadia, Frank Cappucci, Mike Douris, Brian Hotaling, Glenn O'Brien, Colleen O'Neill, Joanne O'Neill, Adel O'Regan, Cat Rode, Paula Sarro

The Lectors

Christina Amendolia, Roberto Gutierrez, Nancy Lorence, Elda Luisi, Susan Elizabeth Parlow

Mission Statement

The church of St. Francis Xavier, a Roman Catholic parish in the Jesuit tradition, strives to be

a prophetic, welcoming community, and an inclusive witness to the presence of Christ Jesus

in our midst. Mindful of our utter reliance on God, and need for God’s grace, we rejoice

together in our celebration of the sacraments and proclamation of the Gospel.

As a people of hope, we commit ourselves through prayerful and creative discernment to

respond to God in our time by:

Being a respectful community

Where seekers and their questions are welcomed,

Where injustice is challenged,

Where the poor, the alienated and the marginalized find a home,

And where people are refreshed, reconciled and renewed.

In Gratitude to the Parish Staff of St. Francis Xavier for material and spiritual support in the creation of this program

Ken Boller, SJ ~ Pastor

John Mulreany, SJ ~ Associate Pastor Cassandra Agredo ~ Executive Director of The Mission

Robert Choiniere ~ Wedding Co-ordinator and Adult Faith Formation Stephanie Fuentes ~ Assistant to the Pastor

Luz Marina Diaz ~ Director of Religious Education Damely Tineo ~ Director of Business

Gregory Timmes ~ Assistant to the Director of Business