Service Booklet - 2022-05-22 Easter 6

The Eucharist

THE SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

22 May 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.  Today’s Eucharist is sung by the Boys’ Choir and Lay Clerks of the Cathedral.

The choral setting is the Communion Service in F by Harold Darke (1888-1976).  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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Notices

Voluntary

Jesus Christus, unser Heiland – J. S. Bach BWV 665

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 God of mercy, God of grace, show the brightness of thy face; shine upon us, Saviour, shine, fill thy church with light divine; and thy saving health extend unto earth’s remotest end.

Let the people praise thee, Lord; be by all that live adored; let the nations shout and sing glory to their Saviour King; at thy feet their tribute pay, and thy holy will obey.

Let the people praise thee, Lord; earth shall then her fruits afford; God to man his blessing give, man to God devoted live; all below, and all above, one in joy and light and love.

Henry Francis Lyte (1793-1847) HEATHLANDS, CP 449

The Greeting Alleluia! Christ is risen!

He is risen indeed! Alleluia!

We remain standing.

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Prayers of Penitence Christ our Passover lamb has been sacrificed for us.

Let us therefore rejoice by putting away all malice and evil and confessing our sins with a sincere and true heart. cf. 1 Corinthians 5.7-8

Silence

Almighty God, our heavenly Father, we have sinned against you and against our neighbour, in thought and word and deed, through negligence, through weakness, through our own deliberate fault.

We are truly sorry and repent of all our sins.

For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, who died for us, forgive us all that is past, and grant that we may serve you in newness of life to the glory of your name. Amen.

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.

Gloria Choir

Glory be to God on high, and in earth peace, good will 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 Jesu 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, receive our prayer.

Thou that sittest at the right hand of 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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Collect God our redeemer, you have delivered us from the power of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of your Son: grant, that as by his death he has recalled us to life, so by his continual presence in us he may raise us to eternal joy; 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

Acts 16.9-15

read by Stephen Holder

During the night Paul had a vision: there stood a man of Macedonia pleading with him and saying, ‘Come over to Macedonia and help us.’ 10When he had seen the vision, we immediately tried to cross over to Macedonia, being convinced that God had called us to proclaim the good news to them.

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We set sail from Troas and took a straight course to Samothrace, the following day to Neapolis, 12and from there to Philippi, which is a leading city of the district of Macedonia and a Roman colony. We remained in this city for some days. 13On the sabbath day we went outside the gate by the river, where we supposed there was a place of prayer; and we sat down and spoke to the women who had gathered there. 14A certain woman named Lydia, a worshipper of God, was listening to us; she was from the city of Thyatira and a dealer in purple cloth. The Lord opened her heart to listen eagerly to what was said by Paul. 15When she and her household were baptized, she urged us, saying, ‘If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come and stay at my home.’ And she prevailed upon us.

This is the word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God. Silence

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Gospel Acclamation We stand.

Choir

Alleluia, alleluia. Alleluia, alleluia.

Alleluia, alleluia. Alleluia, alleluia.

Jesus said, ‘All who see the Son and believe in him may have eternal life; and I will raise them up on the last day.’ cf. John 6.40 Alleluia, alleluia. Alleluia, alleluia.

Gospel Reading

John 14.23-29

read by the Reverend Canon Mandy Coutts, Canon for Mission and Pastoral Development

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

Glory to you, O Lord.

Jesus said to his disciples, ‘Those who love me will keep my word, and my Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them.

24 Whoever does not love me does not keep my words; and the word that you hear is not mine, but is from the Father who sent me.

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‘I have said these things to you while I am still with you. 26But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything, and remind you of all that I have said to you. 27Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid. 28You heard me say to you, “I am going away, and I am coming to you.” If you loved me, you would rejoice that I am going to the Father, because the Father is greater than I. 29And now I have told you this before it occurs, so that when it does occur, you may believe.’

This is the Gospel of the Lord.

Praise to you, O Christ.

Sermon

After an opening prayer, we sit.

The Reverend Canon Paul Maybury, Acting Dean A brief Organ Interlude.

We stand.

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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 kneel or sit.

Prayers of Intercession

led by Nora Whitham

In the power of the Spirit and in union with Christ, let us pray to the Father.

After each section this, or another, response is used: Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

At the end: Merciful Father, accept these prayers for the sake of your Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.

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We stand.

Giving and Receiving Peace The risen Christ came and stood among his disciples and said, ‘Peace be with you.’

Then were they glad when they saw the Lord. Alleluia.

The peace of the Lord be always with you and also with you.

cf. John 20.19-20

We offer one another a sign of peace, and offer our gifts to God. The Table is set with bread and wine.

Hymn O for a thousand tongues to sing my dear Redeemer’s praise, the glories of my God and King, the triumphs of his grace!

Jesus! the name that charms our fears, that bids our sorrows cease; ’tis music in the sinner’s ears, ’tis life and health and peace.

He breaks the power of cancelled sin, he sets the prisoner free; his blood can make the foulest clean; his blood availed for me.

He speaks; and, listening to his voice, new life the dead receive, the mournful broken hearts rejoice, the humble poor believe.

Hear him, ye deaf; his praise, ye dumb, your loosened tongues employ; ye blind, behold your Saviour come; and leap, ye lame, for joy!

My gracious Master and my God, assist me to proclaim and spread through all the earth abroad the honours of thy name.

Charles Wesley (1707-1788) RICHMOND, CP 534 / 424

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Prayer at the Preparation of the Table Lord of life, with unbounded joy we offer you our sacrifice of praise.

As we are fed with the bread of heaven may we know your resurrection power; through Christ our risen Lord.

Amen.

Great Thanksgiving Prayer

It is indeed right, our duty and our joy, always and everywhere to give you thanks, almighty and eternal Father, and to celebrate with joyful hearts the memory of your wonderful works.

For by the mystery of his passion Jesus Christ, your risen Son, has conquered the powers of death and hell and restored in men and women the image of your glory.

He has placed them once more in paradise and opened to them the gate of life eternal.

And so, in the joy of this Passover, earth and heaven resound with gladness, while angels and archangels and the powers of all creation sing for ever the hymn of your glory.

Choir

Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of hosts, heaven and earth are full of thy glory.

Glory be to thee, O Lord most high. Amen.

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

Hosanna in the highest. Amen.

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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.

Jesus Christ is Lord: Lord, by your cross and resurrection you have set us free.

You are the Saviour of the world.

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 kneel or sit.

Silence

The Lord’s Prayer 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.

Giving of Communion Alleluia. Christ our Passover has been sacrificed for us.

Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.

As the ministers receive communion the choir sings Choir

O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us.

O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, grant us thy 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 Ave verum Corpus natum de Maria Virgine vere passum immolatum in cruce pro homine.

Cujus latus perforatum unda fluxit et sanguine.

Esto nobis praegustatum in mortis examine.

Hail, true Body, born of the Virgin Mary, who truly suffered upon the cross for mankind: from whose pierced side there came forth water and blood; give us now, and at the time of our death, yourself to be our food.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)

Prayer after Communion God our Father, whose Son Jesus Christ gives the water of eternal life: may we thirst for you, the spring of life and source of goodness, through him who is alive and reigns, now and for ever.

Amen.

We stand.

Hymn Praise my soul, the King of heaven, to his feet thy tribute bring; ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven, who like me his praise should sing?

Alleluia, alleluia, praise the everlasting King.

Praise him for his grace and favour to our fathers in distress; praise him still the same for ever, slow to chide, and swift to bless: Alleluia, alleluia, glorious in his faithfulness.

Father-like, he tends and spares us, well our feeble frame he knows; in his hands he gently bears us, rescues us from all our foes: Alleluia, alleluia, widely as his mercy flows.

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Angels, help us to adore him; ye behold him face to face; sun and moon, bow down before him, dwellers all in time and space: Alleluia, alleluia, praise with us the God of grace.

Henry Francis Lyte (1793-1847) PRAISE MY SOUL, CP 555

Blessing The God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the eternal covenant, make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is well-pleasing in his sight; 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. Alleluia, alleluia!

In the name of Christ. Amen. Alleluia, alleluia!

Voluntary

Prelude and Fugue in C – J. S. Bach BWV 545

The concluding organ voluntary is offered as part of our worship.

We hope that you will stay for free refreshments.

All donations are welcome for the work and ministry of the Cathedral. Thank you.

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 22 – 29 May and beyond – Canons Philip, Mandy and Paul are in residence this week Online Morning and Evening Prayer will be held Monday – Saturday at 9am and 5.30pm TODAY Sunday 22 May

8.00am

Holy Communion

10.30am

Choral Eucharist

11.30am

Just a Minute Reflection Group

3.30pm

Choral Evensong

Monday 23 May

10.30am

School Visit

5.30pm

Choral Evensong

Tuesday 24 May

10.00am

U3A Group Visit

10.00am

Carers in Chapter House (last meeting of the season)

5.30pm

Choral Evensong

8.15am

Holy Communion

10.15am

Holy Communion

1.00pm

Organ Recital

7.00pm

Ascension Day Eucharist

Wednesday 25 May Thursday 26 May Ascension Day Friday 27 May

Online Morning and Evening Prayer

Saturday 28 May

10.30am

Gardening Group

SUNDAY 29 May

8.00am

Holy Communion

10.30am

Choral Eucharist

11.30am

Just a Minute Reflection Group

3.30pm

Evening Prayer (no Choral Evensong)

Please note that the Cathedral will be closed on Thursday 2 and Friday 3 June for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Bank Holiday and also on Friday 10 June when we will be recording some drone footage.

THE FLOWERS TODAY have been provided by the Cathedral for everyone to enjoy.

Christian Aid Week ends today and envelopes are still available if you would like to make a donation to support its vital work. These should please be put into the Donation Slot in the blue safe in the Shop area. Thank you.

The WEDNESDAY@1 ORGAN RECITALS - This week Anthony Gray from St Wilfrid’s, Harrogate will be the organist. There will be the usual buffet lunch (£4) at 12.30pm and the recital is free, but there will be a retiring collection.

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Half-Term Family Activities are to be held on Tuesday 31 May. There will be two sessions 10am-12noon and 1pm-3pm. These sessions are free and there will be lots of activities and so please do come along. You do have to book on Eventbrite at https://familyactivities-may22.eventbrite.co.uk/ and children MUST be accompanied by an adult.

The next monthly FAITH TRAIL is to take place on Saturday 4 June. This will be a special ‘Jubilee Trail’ and booking is essential as spaces are limited. To reserve a place please contact education@bradfordcathedral.org More details are at bradfordcathedral.org/visit/faith-trail/ A CIVIC SERVICE FOR THE QUEEN’S PLATINUM JUBILEE, with the City of Bradford Brass Band, is to be held on Sunday 5 June at 3.30pm. Booking is advisable and for more details go to https://bradfordcathedral.churchsuite.com/events/j25ijgk0 For the QUEEN’S PLATINUM JUBILEE on Saturday 11 June there is to be a special Choir Concert with the City of Bradford Brass Band at 2pm. Details are on https://bradfordcathedral.churchsuite.com/events/vyieclxr This will be followed at 4pm by a Jubilee Street Party, organised by the Community Committee. Booking is necessary. For more details and to book please go to https://bradfordcathedral.churchsuite.com/events/lgefmyz5 A MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR BORI is to be held on Tuesday 14 June at 5pm (not 23 May as previously stated). If anyone has any pictures/photographs which they would like to be included in the service, please email them to bori@bradfordcathedral.org On Sunday 26 June, on Bradford Cathedral's Patronal Festival, we will be hosting a Festal Evensong to celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of the Cathedral Girls' Choir. All former choristers are warmly welcome to join us to sing evensong. You can find out more, and sign up, at https://www.bradfordcathedral.org/music/girls-choir-30th-anniversary/ CATHEDRAL CHOIR TOUR From 28 May to 1 June the boys, girls and lay clerks of the Cathedral Choir will be on tour in East Anglia. They will be singing at churches across the region, including Ely Cathedral, St Edmundsbury Cathedral, St John the Baptist RC Cathedral, Norwich, and Southwell Minster. You can follow their progress on the Bradford Cathedral Choir Facebook page.

GARDENING TEAM Volunteers to join the Cathedral’s gardening team, which meets on Saturday mornings from 10.30am, would be very welcome. Refreshments will be provided.

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/supportus/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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