The Eucharist PALM SUNDAY
10 April 2022 10.30
Welcome to Bradford Cathedral The seat of the Bishop of Leeds and a Centre of Worship and Mission One of three Cathedrals – Bradford, Ripon and Wakefield – in the Anglican Diocese of Leeds Our purpose is serving Christ and transforming lives through welcome, worship and encounter. A very warm welcome to Bradford Cathedral for this service, particularly if you are visiting or with us for the first time. We hope you will stay and enjoy refreshments with us after the service, which will be served at the West End of the Cathedral. Please join in with saying or singing the words in bold type in this order of service, and sit or stand as directed if you are able. Large print copies are available from the stewards at the main door. As part of our work to keep you safe and healthy, we are keeping some windows and doors open to make sure the Cathedral is well ventilated, which may mean parts of the nave are cold. We advise you, where you can, to dress warmly when attending a service. Members of the Cathedral Choir and Music Department lead this morning’s worship. The choral setting is the Mass for four voices by William Byrd (15431623). If you need to, please sit down at any point in the service, even if the instruction is to stand. It is more important for you to be comfortable and safe. We will be pleased to help you if you wish to receive a gluten-free wafer. Please speak with one of the stewards at the main door before the start of the service. Please be aware that today’s service is being livestreamed to YouTube and will be available online for two weeks. If you do not want to appear on the livestream please speak to one of the stewards who will direct you to seats not covered by the cameras. Please check that you have switched off your mobile phone. Lavatories, including disabled facilities, are available towards the back of church. The hearing loop has now been replaced. If you use a hearing aid, please turn it to the T position. In the event of an emergency, please remain calm and seated. Stewards will direct you out of the Cathedral.
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Introit Choir
Pueri Hebraeorum vestimenta prosternebant in via et clamabant dicentes: Hosanna Filio David: benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini. The Hebrew children spread their garments in his way and cried out saying, Hosanna to the Son of David: blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Tomás Luis de Victoria (c.1548-1611)
Welcome The Reverend Canon Philip Gray, Acting Precentor We stand. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
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. 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. H. H. Milman (1791-1868) WINCHESTER NEW, CP 129
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The Greeting Grace, mercy and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. And also with you. We remain standing.
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.
The Palm Gospel
Luke 19.28-40
read by the Reverend Canon Professor Myra Shackley
Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. Glory to you, O Lord. Jesus went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. 29
When he had come near Bethphage and Bethany, at the place called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of the disciples, 30saying, ‘Go into the village ahead of you, and as you enter it you will find tied there a colt that has never been ridden. Untie it and bring it here. 31If anyone asks you, “Why are you untying it?” just say this: “The Lord needs it.” ’ 32So those who were sent departed and found it as he had told them. 33As they were untying the colt, its owners asked them, ‘Why are you untying the colt?’ 34They said, ‘The Lord needs it.’ 35Then they brought it to Jesus; and after throwing their cloaks on the colt, they set Jesus on it. 36As he rode along, people kept spreading their cloaks on the road. 37As he was now approaching the path down from the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to praise God joyfully with a loud voice for all the deeds of power that they had seen, 38saying, 4
‘Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven, and glory in the highest heaven!’ 39
Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to him, ‘Teacher, order your disciples to stop.’ 40He answered, ‘I tell you, if these were silent, the stones would shout out.’ This is the Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.
Collect 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, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. We sit.
First Reading
Isaiah 50.4-9a read by Jane Thompson
The servant of the Lord said: 4
The Lord God has given me the tongue of a teacher, that I may know how to sustain the weary with a word. Morning by morning he wakens – wakens my ear to listen as those who are taught. 5 The Lord God has opened my ear, and I was not rebellious, I did not turn backwards. 6 I gave my back to those who struck me, and my cheeks to those who pulled out the beard; I did not hide my face from insult and spitting. 7 The Lord God helps me; therefore I have not been disgraced; therefore I have set my face like flint, and I know that I shall not be put to shame; 8 he who vindicates me is near.
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Who will contend with me? Let us stand up together. Who are my adversaries? Let them confront me. 9 It is the Lord God who helps me; who will declare me guilty? This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Silence
The Passion Gospel
Luke 22-23
The Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. The Passion Gospel is read until this point, where you are invited to join in saying the words in bold. … Pilate then called together the chief priests, the leaders, and the people, and said to them, “You brought me this man as one who was perverting the people; and here I have examined him in your presence and have not found this man guilty of any of your charges against him. Neither has Herod, for he sent him back to us. Indeed, he has done nothing to deserve death. I will therefore have him flogged and release him.” Then they all shouted out together, “Away with this fellow! Release Barabbas for us!” (This was a man who had been put in prison for an insurrection that had taken place in the city, and for murder.) Pilate, wanting to release Jesus, addressed them again; but they kept shouting, “Crucify, crucify him!” A third time he said to them, “Why, what evil has he done? I have found in him no ground for the sentence of death; I will therefore have him flogged and then release him.” … The Passion Gospel continues until the narrator says This is the Passion of the Lord. We sit for an extended silence
Prayers of Intercession
Led by Alex McLelland
We stand with Christ in his suffering. For forgiveness for the many times we have denied Jesus, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.
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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. 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. Holy God, holy and strong, holy and immortal, have mercy upon us. We stand. 7
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 a sign of God’s peace. The Table is set with bread and wine.
Hymn My song is love unknown, my Saviour’s love to me, love to the loveless shown, that they might lovely be. O who am I, that for my sake my Lord should take frail flesh, and die? He came from his blest throne, salvation to bestow; but men made strange, and none the longed-for Christ would know. But O, my Friend, my Friend indeed, who at my need his life did spend! Sometimes they strew his way, and his sweet praises sing; resounding all the day hosannas to their King. Then ‘Crucify!’ is all their breath, and for his death they thirst and cry. Why, what hath my Lord done? What makes this rage and spite? He made the lame to run, he gave the blind their sight. Sweet injuries! yet they at these themselves displease and ’gainst him rise. 8
They rise, and needs will have my dear Lord made away; a murderer they save, the Prince of Life they slay. Yet cheerful he to suffering goes, that he his foes from thence might free. In life, no house, no home my Lord on earth might have; in death, no friendly tomb but what a stranger gave. What may I say? Heaven was his home; but mine the tomb wherein he lay. Here might I stay and sing: no story so divine; never was love, dear King, never was grief like thine! This is my Friend, in whose sweet praise I all my days could gladly spend. Samuel Crossman (1624-1683) LOVE UNKNOWN, CP 112
Prayer at the Preparation of the Table Jesus, true vine and bread of life, ever giving yourself that the world might live, let us share your death and passion: make us perfect in your love. Amen.
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Great Thanksgiving Prayer
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: Choir
Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus, Dominus Deus Sabaoth. Pleni sunt caeli et terra gloria tua. Hosana in excelsis. Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini. Hosana in excelsis. Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who 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.
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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. We kneel or sit. Silence
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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 for ever. 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 Jesus is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. Blessed are those who are called to his supper. Lord, I am not worthy to receive you, but only say the word, and I shall be healed. As the ministers receive communion the choir sings Choir
Agnus Dei qui tollis peccata mundi: miserere nobis. Agnus Dei qui tollis peccata mundi: dona nobis pacem. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins 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 would like a gluten-free wafer. When the communion administrant says The Body of Christ we respond Amen.
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Communion Motet Adoramus te Christe, et benedicimus tibi, quia per tuam sanctam crucem redemisti mundum. Domine, miserere nobis. Jesu, Saviour, we adore thee, and bless thy holy name always, for thou, who death’s dark torment suffered, by thy cross redeemed us. Lord, we pray, have mercy upon us. Orlande de Lassus (1530-1594)
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. Faithful God, may we who share this banquet glory in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, our salvation, life and hope, who reigns as Lord now and for ever. Amen. We stand.
Hymn When I survey the wondrous cross on which the Prince of glory died, my richest gain I count but loss, and pour contempt on all my pride. Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast, save in the cross of Christ my God; all the vain things that charm me most, I sacrifice them to his blood. See from his head, his hands, his feet, sorrow and love flow mingled down; did e’er such love and sorrow meet, or thorns compose so rich a crown! His dying crimson, like a robe, spreads o’er his body on the tree; then am I dead to all the globe, and all the globe is dead to me. 13
Were the whole realm of nature mine, that were a present far too small; love so amazing, so divine, demands my soul, my life, my all. Isaac Watts (1674-1748) ROCKINGHAM, CP 127
Blessing 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.
Dismissal Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. In the name of Christ. Amen. Voluntary
Praeludium in F sharp minor – Dieterich Buxtehude BuxWV 146
The concluding organ voluntary is offered as part of our worship.
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 © 2022 The Chapter of Bradford.
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BRADFORD CATHEDRAL – 2022 REVIVE. REFLECT. REJOICE 10 - 17 April and beyond – Canons Mandy and Philip are in residence this week TODAY Sunday 10 April PALM SUNDAY
8.00am
Holy Communion
10.30am
Choral Eucharist
11.30am
Just a Minute Reflection Group
3.30pm
Choral Evensong
9.00am
Online Morning Prayer
2.00pm
Monday Fellowship
5.30pm
Online Evening Prayer
7.30pm
Holy Week Reflection with Canon Professor Ben Quash
8.00pm
Compline
9.00am
Online Morning Prayer
10.00am
Carers in the de Lacy Centre
5.30pm
Online Evening Prayer
7.30pm
Holy Week Reflection with Canon Professor Ben Quash
8.00pm
Compline
8.15am
Holy Communion
9.00am
Online Morning Prayer
10.15am
Holy Communion
1.00pm
Via Crucis Organ Meditation
5.30pm
Online Evening Prayer
7.30pm
Holy Week Reflection with Canon Professor Ben Quash
8.00pm
Compline
MAUNDY THURSDAY 14 April
9.00am
Online Morning Prayer
5.30pm
Online Evening Prayer
7.00pm
Maundy Thursday Eucharist
GOOD FRIDAY 15 April
9.00am
Online Morning Prayer
10.30am
Messy Easter
12noon
The Three Hours at the Cross
5.30pm
Online Evening Prayer
Saturday 16 April EASTER EVE
9.00am
Online Morning Prayer
5.30pm
Online Evening Prayer
7.00pm
Diocesan Confirmations with Bishop Nick
SUNDAY 17 April EASTER DAY
6.00am
Easter Sunrise Service
6.30am
Light Breakfast for those attending Sunrise Service
8.00am
Holy Communion
10.30am
Choral Eucharist
11.30am
Just a Minute Reflection Group
2.15pm
Bell Ringing
3.30pm
Festal Evensong
Monday 11 April
Tuesday 12 April
Wednesday 13 April
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Holy Week begins today with Palm Sunday and runs through to Easter Day on 17 April. Full details of services on Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Eve and Easter Day, along with all our Easter activities including special reflections entitled ‘This is my Body, Given for You’ are on the special Holy Week flyer – do pick one up at the back of the cathedral – and also on https://www.bradfordcathedral.org/worship/lent-holy-week-easter/ Holy Week Reflections – ‘This is my Body, Given for You’ will be led by Canon Professor Ben Quash, our Canon Theologian, on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evening at 7.30pm. These will be taking place in the Cathedral and they will also be livestreamed on YouTube. Monday Fellowship meets this Monday at 2pm when the Reverend Canon Philip Gray will be leading prayer and offering a Reflection for Holy Week. There will of course be the usual refreshments and plenty of time to have a chat. Everyone is welcome. Organ Meditation: On Wednesday at 1pm there will be an organ meditation played by Anthony Gray. This is not an organ recital but a special time for reflection. Messy Easter is on Good Friday, 15 April, at 10.30am-12noon, when we will be exploring the events of Holy Week and celebrating the joy of Easter. Join us for craft activities, Bible stories, songs, drama and food as we journey through the events of Holy Week together. It’s for all ages and everyone is welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult. Book your free place on Eventbrite. Easter Eve Confirmations: Bishop Nick will be leading the Diocesan Confirmation service next Saturday, when candidates from around the Diocese will be confirmed here at Bradford Cathedral. Everyone is welcome to attend. Easter Family Activities will be taking place on Tuesday 19 April. There will be two sessions, one at 10am-12noon and the other 1pm-3pm. The sessions are free and there will be lots of activities and so please do come along. You don’t have to book, but you can sign up on Eventbrite. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Easter Eggs A reminder for anyone who ordered Easter Eggs from the Fairtrade Stall to collect these from the Fairtrade Stall TODAY. Save the Date: Parcevall Hall Cathedral Congregation Weekend – Saturday 18 June and Sunday 19 June AM. ‘Reflect, Revive, Rejoice’ led by Bishop John Pritchard. The timings of this event are designed to ensure that all wanting to welcome our new Dean on Sunday 19 June will be back in good time to do so. Please note this date and look out for more details as we confirm them. – Monica Slocombe and Jenny Price, churchwardens Can you help with the new Bradford Cathedral website? We're currently creating a new site and we're looking for members of the congregation to help us make sure that things like the service booklet download and online stream links are easily accessible in the new version. If you'd like to help us, please email philip.lickley@bradfordcathedral.org How do I make a donation to Bradford Cathedral? We are dependent upon regular donations to enable the ministry of the Cathedral. You can make a donation in any of the following ways: Cash, cheque or contactless using the donation box by the door. Online, through the Cathedral website www.bradfordcathedral.org/support-us/donate By BACS. Account name: Bradford Cathedral Chapter Sort code: 20-11-81 Account Number: 90186805 Using weekly envelopes. Please speak to one of the clergy or email: finance@bradfordcathedral.org Text SEED 15 to 70450 to donate £15 or SEED 20 to 70450 to donate £20.
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