The Eucharist Luke the Evangelist
18 October 2020 10.30
Welcome to Bradford Cathedral The seat of the Bishop of Leeds and a Centre of Worship and Mission One of three Cathedrals in the Anglican Diocese of Leeds
Our purpose is serving Christ and transforming lives through welcome, worship and encounter.
❖ Please join in at home, and in the Cathedral, by saying or singing the words in bold type in this order of service ❖ For those at home, unable to receive Holy Communion: The term ‘Spiritual Communion’ has been used historically to describe the means of grace by which a person, prevented for some serious reason from sharing in a celebration of the Eucharist, nonetheless shares in the communion of Jesus Christ. The Church of which we are members is not defined by the walls of a building but by the Body of Christ of which we are members. In making our communion spiritually, we are joining with Christians everywhere to be nourished by the one who tells us, ‘I am the Bread of Life’. ❖ Please note that this service will be broadcast live on YouTube and be available for the following week. ❖ Bradford Cathedral cantors lead this morning’s worship. The choral setting is R.R. Terry’s Short Mass in C. ❖ The flowers this week have been given by Thelma de Leeuw in happy memory of Kate.
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FAITHFULNESS
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WHOLENESS
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An opening voluntary is played
10.25am Notices Welcome and Greeting The Very Reverend Jerry Lepine, Dean of Bradford We stand
Grace, mercy and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ be with you and also with you.
Hymn Christ is the one who calls, the one who loved and came, to whom by right it falls to bear the highest name: and still today our hearts are stirred to hear his word and walk his way. Christ is the one who seeks, to whom our souls are known. The word of love he speaks can wake a heart of stone; for at that sound the blind can see, the slave is free, the lost are found. Christ is the one who rose, in glory from the grave, to share his life with those whom once he died to save. He drew death’s sting and broke its chains, who lives and reigns, our risen King.
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Christ is the one who sends, his story to declare; who calls his servant friends and gives them news to share. His truth proclaim in all the earth, his matchless worth and saving name. Words: Timothy Dudley-Smith (b.1926) Tune: LOVE UNKNOWN; SP 151
Introduction As our world and nation remain in the grip of a pandemic, we gather to pray for healing; for the healing of our world and nation and for the healing of all those who are in any need this day. On this anti-slavery day, we commemorate all those who in generations past have been taken from their homes and families as slaves and we hold in our prayers most especially those whose life today is held captive by the power of others. We pray for all who are abused; for those who are trafficked around the world and treated as commodities to be traded rather than people to be loved. And we pray for those who, as we meet in safety, are travelling across land and sea, seeking to escape danger longing for a new life. Today, as the Church gives thanks for the life and ministry of St Luke the Evangelist, physician and teacher, we pray for all those who dedicate their lives to the healing, welfare and wellbeing of others. In a moment of silence, let us hold in our minds those who we know are in need of Christ’s healing and all those who this day are in great danger. Silence
Prayers of Penitence Jesus said ‘Whoever has two coats must share with anyone who has none; and whoever has food must do likewise.’ In sorrow for our selfishness and greed, let us call to mind our sins. Lord Jesus, you call us to be your friends. On our unfriendliness; Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
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Lord Jesus, you are holy and gentle in heart. On our unholiness and aggression; Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord Jesus, you came to humble the mighty and to lift up the lowly. On our desire for status; Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Almighty God, who forgives all who truly repent, have mercy upon you, pardon and deliver you from all your sins, confirm and strengthen you in all goodness, and keep you in life eternal; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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We remain standing as the Cantor sings
Gloria in Excelsis Gloria in excelsis Deo et in terra pax hominibus bonae voluntatis. Laudamus te, benedicimus te, adoramus te, glorificamus te, gratias agimus tibi propter magnam gloriam tuam, Domine Deus, Rex cĂŚlestis, Deus Pater omnipotens. Domine fili unigenite, Jesu Christe. Domine Deus, Agnus Dei, Filius Patris, qui tollis peccata mundi, miserere nobis; qui tollis peccata mundi, suscipe deprecationem nostram; qui sedes ad dexteram Patris, miserere nobis. Quoniam tu solus sanctus, tu solus Dominus, tu solus altissimus, Jesu Christe, cum Sancto Spiritu, in gloria Dei Patris. Amen. Glory be to God on high and in earth peace, goodwill towards men. We praise thee, we bless thee, we worship thee, we glorify thee, we give thanks to thee, for thy great glory O Lord God, heavenly King, God the Father Almighty. O Lord, the only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ; O Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. Thou that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. Thou that takest away the sins of the world, receive our prayer. Thou that sittest at the right hand of God the Father, have mercy upon us. For thou only art holy; thou only art the Lord; thou only, O Christ, with the Holy Ghost, art most high in the glory of God the Father. Amen.
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Prayers of the day The president introduces a period of silent prayer Collect for Anti-Slavery Day God of compassion and love, your beloved Son came to preach good news, to bring release to the captives, to liberate the oppressed, and to bring sight to the blind; by your grace, open our eyes to the needs of the world, give us the strength to join the fight against prejudice and oppression and release us from the bonds of selfishness and greed, that all those whose life is diminished by the selfishness of others may know the power of your love to heal and to save; through Jesus Christ, our healer and redeemer. Amen. Based on Luke 4. 18-19
Collect for the healing of the nation Loving God, your Son Jesus Christ came that we might have life and have it abundantly; pour out your blessing upon our nation; where there is illness, bring your healing touch; where there is fear, strengthen us with the knowledge of your presence; where there is uncertainty, build us up in faith; where there is dishonesty, lead us into truth; where there is discord, may we know the harmony of your love; this we ask in Jesus’ name. Amen. We sit
New Testament Reading
2 Timothy 4.5-17
Read by Stephen Gant
As for you, always be sober, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, carry out your ministry fully. 6
As for me, I am already being poured out as a libation, and the time of my departure has come. 7I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8From now on there is reserved for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give to me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who have longed for his appearing.
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Do your best to come to me soon, 10for Demas, in love with this present world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica; Crescens has gone to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia. 11Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is useful in my ministry. 12I have sent Tychicus to Ephesus. 13When you come, bring the cloak that I left with Carpus at Troas, also the books, and above all the parchments. 14Alexander the coppersmith did me great harm; the Lord will pay him back for his deeds. 15You also must beware of him, for he strongly opposed our message. 16
At my first defence no one came to my support, but all deserted me. May it not be counted against them! 17But the Lord stood by me and gave me strength, so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all the Gentiles might hear it. So I was rescued from the lion’s mouth. This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Silence We stand
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. The word of the Lord endures for ever. The word of the Lord is the good news announced to you. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Gospel Reading
cf 1 Peter 1.25
Luke 10.1-9
Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. Glory to you, O Lord After this the Lord appointed seventy others and sent them on ahead of him in pairs to every town and place where he himself intended to go. 2He said to them, ‘The harvest is plentiful, but the labourers are few; therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send out labourers into his harvest. 3Go on your way. See, I am sending you out like lambs into the midst of wolves. 4Carry no purse, no bag, no sandals; and greet no one on the road. 5Whatever house you enter, first say, “Peace to this house!” 6And if anyone is there who shares in peace, your peace will rest on that person; but if not, it will return to you. 7Remain in the same house, eating and drinking whatever they provide, for the labourer deserves to be paid. 8
Do not move about from house to house. 8Whenever you enter a town and its people welcome you, eat what is set before you; 9cure the sick who are there, and say to them, “The kingdom of God has come near to you.� This is the Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. After an opening prayer, we sit
Sermon The Reverend Canon Mandy Coutts, Canon for Mission and Pastoral Development Voluntary: Improvisation We stand
Creed We believe in God the Father from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named. We believe in God the Son, who lives in our hearts through faith, and fills us with his love. We believe in God the Holy Spirit, who strengthens us with power from on high. We believe in one God; Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. We sit
Prayers of Intercession
led by Nora Whitham
Let us pray to the God of our salvation, who hears our prayers, and whose Son has overcome death that we may live. After each section this, or another, response is used Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. We stand
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Giving and Receiving Peace Peace to you from God our Father who hears our cry. Peace from his Son Jesus Christ whose death brings healing. Peace from the Holy Spirit who gives us life and strength. The peace of the Lord be always with you and also with you. The Table is set with bread and wine Our offerings are received: www.bradfordcathedral.org Voluntary: Improvisation We remain standing
Great Thanksgiving Prayer
Eucharistic Prayer B
The Lord is here. God’s Spirit is with us. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give thanks and praise. It is indeed right, it is our duty and our joy, at all times and in all places to give you thanks and praise, holy Father, heavenly King, almighty and eternal God, through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord. For he is your living Word; through him you have created all things from the beginning and formed us in your own image. Through him you have freed us from the slavery of sin, giving him to be born of a woman and to die upon the cross; you raised him from the dead and exalted him to your right hand on high. Through him you have sent upon us your holy and life-giving Spirit, and made us a people for your own possession. Therefore with angels and archangels, and with all the company of heaven, we proclaim your great and glorious name, for ever praising you and singing:
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Cantor
Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus Dominus Deus Sabaoth. Pleni sunt cĂŚli et terra gloria tua. Hosanna in excelsis.
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest.
Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini. Hosanna in excelsis.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
Lord, you are holy indeed, the source of all holiness. Grant that by the power of your Holy Spirit, and according to your holy will, these gifts of bread and wine may be to us the body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ; who, on the same night that he was betrayed, took bread and gave you thanks; he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take, eat; this is my body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of me. In the same way, after supper he took the cup and gave you thanks; he gave it to them, saying: Drink this, all of you; this is my blood of the new covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me. Christ is the bread of life: When we eat this bread and drink this cup we proclaim your death, Lord Jesus, until you come in glory. And so, Father, calling to mind his death on the cross, his perfect sacrifice made once for the sins of the whole world; rejoicing in his mighty resurrection and glorious ascension, and looking for his coming in glory, we celebrate this memorial of our redemption. As we offer you this our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving, we bring before you this bread and this cup and we thank you for counting us worthy to stand in your presence and serve you.
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Send the Holy Spirit on your people and gather into one in your kingdom all who share this one bread and one cup, so that we, in the company of all the saints, may praise and glorify you for ever, through Jesus Christ our Lord; by whom, and with whom, and in whom, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all honour and glory be yours, almighty Father, for ever and ever. Amen. We sit Silence
The Lord’s Prayer Being made one by the power of the Spirit, as our Saviour taught us, so we pray: Our Father in heaven hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and for ever. Amen.
Breaking of the Bread We break this bread to share in the body of Christ. Though we are many, we are one body, because we all share in one bread.
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Giving of Communion The body of Christ given for you. Amen. The blood of Christ shed for you. Amen. Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, miserere nobis. Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, miserere nobis. Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, dona nobis pacem.
Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world, have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world, have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world, grant us peace.
Please stand in your place if you would like to receive the bread of Communion Please indicate if you’d like a gluten-free wafer If you are at home and unable to receive Communion, you may wish to use the following prayer, after Richard of Chichester: Thanks be to you, Lord Jesus Christ, for all the benefits you have given me, for all the pains and insults you have borne for me. Since I cannot now receive you sacramentally, I ask you to come spiritually into my heart. O most merciful redeemer, friend and brother, may I know you more clearly, love you more dearly, and follow you more nearly, day by day. Amen.
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Communion Motet Draw nigh and take the body of the Lord, and drink the holy blood for you outpoured. Offered was he for greatest and for least, himself the victim and himself the priest. He that his saints in this world rule and shield. To all believers life eternal yields. With heavenly bread make them that hunger whole, gives living waters to the thirsting soul. Approach ye, then, with faithful hearts sincere, and take the pledges of salvation here. O judge of all our only saviour thou, in him thy feast of love be with us now. Music: Richard Shephard (b.1949) Words: J.M. Neale (1818-1866)
Prayer after Communion Lord God, the source of truth and love, keep us faithful to the apostles' teaching and fellowship, united in prayer and the breaking of bread, and one in joy and simplicity of heart, in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. We stand
Hymn When to our world the Saviour came the sick and helpless heard his name, and in their weakness longed to see the healing Christ of Galilee. That good physician! Night and day the people thronged about his way; and wonder ran from soul to soul, “The touch of Christ has made us whole!� His praises then were heard and sung by opened ears and loosened tongue, while lightened eyes could see and know the healing Christ of long ago.
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Of long ago: yet living still, who died for us on Calvary's hill; who triumphed over cross and grave, his healing hands stretched forth to save. His sovereign purpose still remains who rose in power, and lives and reigns; till every tongue confess his praise, the healing Christ of all our days. Words: Timothy Dudley-Smith (b.1926) Tune: CHURCH TRIUMPHANT; CP 349
Dismissal May God the holy and undivided Trinity preserve you in body, mind and spirit, and bring you to that heavenly country where peace and harmony reign: and the blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you and remain with you always. Amen. Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. In the name of Christ. Amen. Voluntary: Prelude and Fugue in F minor, BWV 534 by J.S. Bach (1685-1750) The concluding organ voluntary is offered as part of our worship
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Material in this Order of Service is taken from Common Worship: Services and Prayers for the Church of England, copyright © The Archbishops’ Council of the Church of England, 2000 and Common Worship: Times & Seasons, copyright © The Archbishops’ Council of the Church of England, 2006. Scripture readings are taken from the New Revised Standard Version (Anglicised Edition) of the Bible, copyright © 1989, 1994 The National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Copyright hymns and songs are reproduced under the Christian Copyright Licensing scheme: licence number 3887. This compilation is copyright © 2020 The Chapter of Bradford. 16