Service Booklet - 2021-03-28 (Palm Sunday 2021)

The Eucharist Palm Sunday

28 March 2021 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. Unfortunately, the congregation is not yet permitted to sing. ❖ 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 two weeks. ❖ Members of Bradford Cathedral Choir lead this morning’s worship. The choral setting is W. Byrd’s Mass for Three Voices.

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FAITHFULNESS

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WHOLENESS

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10.22 Notices Voluntary: Pour la Fête des Rameaux “Hosanna Filio David” by J. Joulain

Welcome The Reverend Canon Paul Maybury, Canon Precentor We stand

Gathering Behold your king comes to you, O Zion, meek and lowly, sitting upon an ass.

Ride on in the cause of truth and for the sake of justice.

Your throne is the throne of God, it endures for ever; and the sceptre of your kingdom is a righteous sceptre.

You have loved righteousness and hated evil.

Therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness above your fellows.

Hosanna to the Son of David.

Blessed is he that comes in the name of the Lord.

Introduction Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, during Lent we have been preparing by works of love and self-sacrifice for the celebration of our Lord’s death and resurrection.

Today we come together to begin this solemn celebration in union with the Church throughout the world. Christ enters his own city to complete his work as our Saviour, to suffer, to die, and to rise again. Let us go with him in faith and love, so that, united with him in his sufferings, we may share his risen life.

We hold up our palm crosses God our Saviour, whose Son Jesus Christ entered Jerusalem as Messiah to suffer and to die; let these palms be for us signs of his victory and grant that we who bear them in his name may ever hail him as our King, and follow him in the way that leads to eternal life; who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

Amen.

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The Palm Gospel

Mark 11.1-11

Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark.

Glory to you, O Lord.

When they were approaching Jerusalem, at Bethphage and Bethany, near the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples 2and said to them, ‘Go into the village ahead of you, and immediately as you enter it, you will find tied there a colt that has never been ridden; untie it and bring it. 3If anyone says to you, “Why are you doing this?” just say this, “The Lord needs it and will send it back here immediately.” ’ 4They went away and found a colt tied near a door, outside in the street. As they were untying it, 5 some of the bystanders said to them, ‘What are you doing, untying the colt?’ 6They told them what Jesus had said; and they allowed them to take it. 7Then they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks on it; and he sat on it. 8Many people spread their cloaks on the road, and others spread leafy branches that they had cut in the fields. 9Then those who went ahead and those who followed were shouting, ‘Hosanna!

Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord!

10 Blessed is the coming kingdom of our ancestor David!

Hosanna in the highest heaven!’

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Then he entered Jerusalem and went into the temple; and when he had looked around at everything, as it was already late, he went out to Bethany with the twelve.

This is the Gospel of the Lord.

Praise to you, O Christ.

Hymn Make way, make way, for Christ the King in splendour arrives.

Fling wide the gates and welcome him into your lives.

Make way! Make way!

Make way for the King of Kings!

Make way! Make way!

Make way and let his kingdom in!

He comes the broken hearts to heal, the prisoners to free.

The deaf shall hear, the lame shall dance, the blind shall see.

Make way!...

And those who mourn with heavy hearts, who weep and sigh, with laughter, joy and royal crown he’ll beautify.

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Make way!...

We call you now to worship him as Lord of all, to have no other gods but him: their thrones must fall!

Make way!...

Prayer of the day Let us pray for a closer union with Christ in his suffering and in his glory.

Silence Almighty and everlasting God, who in your tender love towards the human race sent your Son our Saviour Jesus Christ to take upon him our flesh and to suffer death upon the cross: grant that we may follow the example of his patience and humility, and also be made partakers of his resurrection; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord. Amen.

Psalm 31.9-16 9 Have mercy on me, Lord, for I am in trouble; ♦︎ my eye is consumed with sorrow, my soul and my body also.

10 For my life is wasted with grief, and my years with sighing; ♦︎ my strength fails me because of my affliction, and my bones are consumed.

11 I have become a reproach to all my enemies and even to my neighbours, an object of dread to my acquaintances; ♦︎ when they see me in the street they flee from me.

12 I am forgotten like one that is dead, out of mind; ♦︎ I have become like a broken vessel.

13 For I have heard the whispering of the crowd; fear is on every side; ♦︎ they scheme together against me, and plot to take my life.

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14 But my trust is in you, O Lord. ♦︎ I have said, ‘You are my God. 15 ‘My times are in your hand; ♦︎ deliver me from the hand of my enemies, and from those who persecute me.

16 ‘Make your face to shine upon your servant, ♦︎ and save me for your mercy’s sake.’

Gospel Reading Hear the Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark.

Please be seated or remain standing as you choose Please join in saying the words in bold Mark:

. . . . . . While he was at Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, as he sat at the table, a woman came with an alabaster jar of very costly ointment of nard, and she broke open the jar and poured the ointment on his head. But some were there who said to one another in anger,

Crowd:

Why was the ointment wasted in this way? For this ointment could have been sold for more than three hundred denarii, and the money given to the poor.

Mark:

And they scolded her. But Jesus said, . . . . . . .

Mark:

. . . . . They took Jesus to the high priest; and all the chief priests, the elders, and the scribes were assembled. Peter had followed him at a distance, right into the courtyard of the high priest; and he was sitting with the guards, warming himself at the fire. Now the chief priests and the whole council were looking for testimony against Jesus to put him to death; but they found none. For many gave false testimony against him, and their testimony did not agree. Some stood up and gave false testimony against him, saying,

Crowd:

We heard him say, ‘I will destroy this temple that is made with hands, and in three days I will build another, not made with hands.’

Mark:

But even on this point their testimony did not agree. Then the high priest stood up before them and asked Jesus, . . . . . . .

Mark:

But again he denied it. Then after a little while the bystanders again said to Peter,

Crowd:

Certainly you are one of them; for you are a Galilean.

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Mark:

But he began to curse, and he swore an oath,

Peter:

I do not know this man you are talking about.

Mark:

At that moment the cock crowed for the second time. Then Peter remembered that Jesus had said to him, ‘Before the cock crows twice, you will deny me three times.’ And he broke down and wept.

Silence is kept Please stand when invited to do so Mark:

As soon as it was morning . . . .

Pilate:

Then what do you wish me to do with the man you call the King of the Jews?

Mark:

They shouted back,

Crowd:

Crucify him!

Mark:

Pilate asked them,

Pilate:

Why, what evil has he done?

Mark:

But they shouted all the more,

Crowd:

Crucify him!

Mark:

So Pilate, wishing to satisfy the crowd, released Barabbas for them; . . . . .

It was nine o’clock in the morning when they crucified him. The inscription of the charge against him read, ‘The King of the Jews.’ And with him they crucified two bandits, one on his right and one on his left.

Those who passed by derided him, shaking their heads and saying,

Crowd:

Aha! You who would destroy the temple and build it in three days, save yourself, and come down from the cross!

Mark:

In the same way the chief priests, along with the scribes, were also mocking him among themselves and saying, . . . .

Jesus:

My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?

Mark:

When some of the bystanders heard it, they said,

Crowd:

Listen, he is calling for Elijah.

Mark:

And someone ran, filled a sponge with sour wine, put it on a stick, and gave it to him to drink, saying, . . . . . . . . . . He then rolled a stone against the door of the tomb. Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses saw where the body was laid.

This is the Passion of the Lord.

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We sit for an extended silence We stand

The Creed I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead.

On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

We sit

Prayers of Intercession We share with Christ in his suffering.

For forgiveness for the many times we have denied Jesus, let us pray to the Lord.

Lord, have mercy.

For grace to seek out those habits of sin which mean spiritual death, and by prayer and self-discipline to overcome them, let us pray to the Lord.

Lord, have mercy.

For Christian people, that through the suffering of disunity there may grow a rich union in Christ, let us pray to the Lord.

Lord, have mercy.

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For those who make laws, interpret them, and administer them, that our common life may be ordered in justice and mercy, let us pray to the Lord.

Lord, have mercy.

For those who still make Jerusalem a battleground, let us pray to the Lord.

Lord, have mercy.

For those who have the courage and honesty to work openly for justice and peace, let us pray to the Lord.

Lord, have mercy.

For those in the darkness and agony of isolation, that they may find support and encouragement, let us pray to the Lord.

Lord, have mercy.

For those who, weighed down with hardship, failure, or sorrow, feel that God is far from them, let us pray to the Lord.

Lord, have mercy.

For those who are tempted to give up the way of the cross, let us pray to the Lord.

Lord, have mercy.

That we, with those who have died in faith, may find mercy in the day of Christ, let us pray to the Lord.

Lord, have mercy.

Kyrie Kyrie Eleison, Christe Eleison Kyrie Eleison

Lord, have mercy.

Christ, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy.

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Grace Notes Praise is rising, eyes are turning to You, we turn to You. Hope is stirring, hearts are yearning for You, we long for You. 'Cause when we see You, we find strength to face the day.

In Your Presence all our fears are washed away, washed away.

Hosanna, Hosanna, You are the God Who saves us, worthy of all our praises.

Hosanna, Hosanna, come have Your way among us.

We welcome You here, Lord Jesus.

Hear the sound of hearts returning to You, we turn to You. In Your Kingdom broken lives are made new, You make us new.

'Cause when we see You, we find strength to face the day.

In Your Presence all our fears are washed away, washed away.

Hosanna, Hosanna, You are the God Who saves us, worthy of all our praises.

Hosanna, Hosanna, come have Your way among us.

We welcome You here, Lord Jesus.

Words and music: Paul Baloche (arr. Libby Harborne)

We stand

Giving and Receiving Peace Once we were far off, but now we have been brought near through the shedding of Christ’s blood, for he is our peace The peace of the Lord be always with you and also with you.

We offer one another an appropriate sign of peace and offer our gifts to God by text, as detailed on the screen, or by donation through the website.

The Table is set with bread and wine Our offerings are received: www.bradfordcathedral.org

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Offertory Motet Christus factus est pro nobis obediens usque ad mortem, mortem autem crucis.

Propter quod et Deus exaltavit illum et dedit illi nomen, quod est super omne nomen.

Christ became obedient for us unto death, even to the death, death on the cross.

Therefore God exalted Him and gave Him a name which is above all names.

Words: Philippians 2.8-9 Music: G.M. Asola (1524-1609)

Great Thanksgiving Prayer The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

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 and just, our duty and our salvation, always and everywhere to give you thanks, holy Father, almighty and eternal God, through Jesus Christ our Lord.

For as the time of his passion and resurrection draws near the whole world is called to acknowledge his hidden majesty.

The power of the life-giving cross reveals the judgement that has come upon the world and the triumph of Christ crucified.

He is the victim who dies no more, the Lamb once slain, who lives for ever, our advocate in heaven to plead our cause, exalting us there to join with angels and archangels, for ever praising you and singing:

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Choir

Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus Dominus Deus Sabaoth.

Pleni sunt cæli 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 that comes in the name of the Lord.

Hosanna in the highest.

We praise and bless you, loving Father, through Jesus Christ, our Lord; and as we obey his command, send your Holy Spirit, that broken bread and wine outpoured may be for us the body and blood of your dear Son. On the night before he died he had supper with his friends and, taking bread, he praised you.

He broke the bread, gave it to them and said: Take, eat; this is my body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of me.

When supper was ended he took the cup of wine.

Again he praised you, gave it to them and said: 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.

So, Father, we remember all that Jesus did, in him we plead with confidence his sacrifice made once for all upon the cross.

Bringing before you the bread of life and cup of salvation, we proclaim his death and resurrection until he comes in glory.

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.

Lord of all life, help us to work together for that day when your kingdom comes and justice and mercy will be seen in all the earth.

Look with favour on your people, gather us in your loving arms and bring us with all the saints to feast at your table in heaven.

Through Christ, and with Christ, and in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all honour and glory are yours, O loving Father, for ever and ever. Amen.

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We sit Silence

The Lord’s Prayer Trusting in the compassion of God, 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 forever. Amen.

Breaking of the Bread Every time we eat this bread and drink this cup, we proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.

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

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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.

Silence

Prayer after Communion Lord Jesus Christ, you humbled yourself in taking the form of a servant, and in obedience died on the cross for our salvation: give us the mind to follow you and to proclaim you as Lord and King, to the glory of God the Father.

Amen.

We stand

Hymn Ride on, ride on in majesty!

Hark, all the tribes hosanna cry: O Saviour meek, pursue thy road with palms and scattered garments strowed.

Ride on, ride on in majesty!

In lowly pomp ride on to die: O Christ, thy triumphs now begin o’er captive death and conquered sin.

Ride on, ride on in majesty!

The wingèd squadrons of the sky look down with sad and wondering eyes to see the approaching sacrifice.

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Ride on, ride on in majesty!

The last and fiercest strife is nigh: the Father on his sapphire throne awaits his own anointed Son. Ride on, ride on in majesty!

In lowly pomp ride on to die; bow thy meek head to mortal pain, then take, O God, thy power, and reign.

Words: H.H. Milman (1791-1868) Tune: WINCHESTER NEW; CP 129

Dismissal May the Father, who so loved the world that he gave his only Son, bring you by faith to his eternal life.

Amen.

May Christ, who accepted the cup of sacrifice in obedience to the Father’s will, keep you steadfast as you walk with him the way of his cross.

Amen.

May the Spirit, who strengthens us to suffer with Christ that we may share his glory, set your minds on life and peace.

Amen.

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 Organ Voluntary: Prélude from Suite, Op.5 by M. Duruflé 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 © 2021 The Chapter of Bradford.

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