The Eucharist
in St Lukestide with prayers for healing and annointing
20 October 2019 10.15
Welcome to Bradford Cathedral The seat of the Bishop of Leeds
Our purpose is to serve Jesus Christ as a vibrant community of worship and mission enriching the City, the Diocese and further afield. 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. Children’s Space meets in the Parish Room. Please meet at the children’s quiet corner during the opening hymn. The Cathedral Choir leads worship this morning. The choral setting is the Communion Service in Bb and F by Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924). If you need to, please sit down at any point in the service, even if the instruction is to stand. It is important for you to be comfortable and safe. Prayer for healing with the laying-on of hands is available in the chapels at the east end of the Cathedral for anyone during the administration of communion. The ministry of anointing with oil is available today at the communion rail. If you wish to be anointed, please remain at the rail after receiving communion. We shall be pleased to help you if you wish to receive a gluten-free wafer, nonalcoholic wine or to have communion brought to you in your seat; please speak with one of the stewards at the main door before the start of the service. If you would prefer to receive a blessing rather than bread and wine, please bring this service booklet with you to the communion rail. If you use a hearing aid, please turn the setting to ‘T’ in order to take advantage of the induction loop in the Cathedral. Lavatories, including disabled facilities, are available towards the back of church. In the event of an emergency, please remain calm and seated. Stewards will direct you out of the Cathedral.
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Welcome and notices The Reverend Canon Mandy Coutts, Canon for Pastoral and Mission Development We stand Silence In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Hymn The children and young people leave for Children’s Space O worship the King, all glorious above; O gratefully sing his power and his love; our shield and defender, the Ancient of Days, pavilioned in splendour and girded with praise. O tell of his might, O sing of his grace, whose robe is the light, whose canopy space; his chariots of wrath the deep thunder clouds form, and dark is his path on the wings of the storm. The earth with its store of wonders untold, Almighty, thy power hath founded of old; hath stablished it fast like a changeless decree, and round it hath cast, like a mantle, the sea. Thy bountiful care what tongue can recite? It breathes in the air, it shines in the light; it streams from the hills, it descends to the plain, and sweetly distils in the dew and the rain. Frail children of dust, and feeble as frail, in thee do we trust, nor find thee to fail; thy mercies how tender, how firm to the end, Our Maker, Defender, Redeemer, and Friend. O measureless might, ineffable love, while angels delight to hymn thee above, thy humbler creation, though feeble their lays, with true adoration shall sing to thy praise. Words: Robert Grant, based on Psalm 104 Tune: Hanover CP546
Greeting The Lord be with you and also with you. 3
Prayer of Preparation Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hidden: cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prayers of Penitence God so loved the world that he gave his only Son Jesus Christ to save us from our sins, to be our advocate in heaven, and to bring us to eternal life. Let us confess our sins in penitence and faith, firmly resolved to keep God’s commandments and to live in love and peace with all. 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.
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We remain standing as the choir sings
Gloria in excelsis 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, 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, 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.
Prayer of the day The president introduces a period of silent prayer. Almighty God, you called Luke the physician, whose praise is in the gospel, to be an evangelist and physician of the soul: by the grace of the Spirit and through the wholesome medicine of the gospel, give your Church the same love and power to heal; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord. Amen. We sit.
New Testament Reading
Acts 16.6-12a read by Jenny Price
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They went through the region of Phrygia and Galatia, having been forbidden by the Holy Spirit to speak the word in Asia. 7When they had come opposite Mysia, they attempted to go into Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus did not allow them; 8so, passing by Mysia, they went down to Troas. 9During 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. 11
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. This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Silence
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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. 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: Christ Triumphant CP349
We remain standing
Gospel Reading
Luke 10.1-9
The Lord be with you and also with you.
Choir Choir
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. Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. Glory to you, O Lord. 6
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. 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.
Sermon The Reverend Chris Swift, Director of Chaplaincy and Spirituality at Methodist Homes After an opening prayer, we sit Silence We stand
Creed We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was incarnate from the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, 7
who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is worshipped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen. We sit or kneel
Prayers of Intercession
led by Michael Stanlick
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.
Commissioning of the Pastoral Team We stand
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. We offer one another a sign of God’s peace
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Hymn During the hymn a collection is taken; the gifts of the people are presented, and the table is set with bread and wine. We cannot measure how you heal or answer every sufferer’s prayer, yet we believe your grace responds where faith and doubt unite to care. The pain that will not go away, the guilt that clings from things long past, the fear of what the future holds are present as if meant to last. But present too is love which tends the hurt we never hoped to find, the private agonies inside, the memories that haunt the mind. Your hands, though bloodied on the cross, survive to hold and heal and warn, to carry all through death to life and cradle children yet unborn. So some have come who need your help and some have come to make amends: your hands which shaped and saved the world are present in the touch of friends. Lord, let your Spirit meet us here to mend the body, mind and soul, to disentangle peace from pain and make your broken people whole. Words: John Bell (b 1949 ) & Graham Maule ( b 1958) Tune: Ye banks and braes SP 140
We remain standing
Prayer at the preparation of the table Be with us, Spirit of God; Nothing can separate us from your love. Breathe on us, breath of God; Fill us with your saving power. Speak in us, wisdom of God; Bring strength, healing and peace.
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Great Thanksgiving Prayer
Prayer A
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: Choir
Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of hosts, heaven and earth are full of thy glory. Glory be to thee, O Lord Most High. Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. Accept our praises, heavenly Father, through your Son our Saviour Jesus Christ, and as we follow his example and obey his command, grant that by the power of your Holy Spirit these gifts of bread and wine may be to us his body and his blood; who, in the same night that he was betrayed, took bread and gave you thanks; be broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying: 10
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. Therefore, heavenly Father, we remember his offering of himself made once for all upon the cross; we proclaim his mighty resurrection and glorious ascension; we look for the coming of your kingdom, and with this bread and this cup we make the memorial of Christ your Son our Lord. Great is the mystery of faith: Christ has died: Christ is risen: Christ will come again. Accept through him, our great high priest, this our sacrifice of thanks and praise, and as we eat and drink these holy gifts in the presence of your divine majesty, renew us by your Spirit, inspire us with your love, and unite us in the body of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Through him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, with all who stand before you in earth and heaven, we worship you, Father almighty, in songs of everlasting praise: Blessing and honour and glory and power be yours for ever and ever. Amen. We sit or kneel. Silence
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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 Draw near with faith. Receive the body of our Lord Jesus Christ which he gave for you, and his blood which he shed for you. Eat and drink in remembrance that he died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith with thanksgiving. As the ministers receive communion, the choir sings 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: have mercy upon us. O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world: grant us thy peace.
Stewards will direct you to the communion rail. Please indicate if you would like a glutenfree wafer or non-alcoholic wine. To indicate your wish to receive a blessing, please bring this service sheet with you. If you wish to receive anointing with oil, please remain at the rail once you have received communion. Prayers for healing with the laying-on of hands is available in the chapels. You are welcome to go for prayers for yourself or for anyone else.
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Communion Motet Choir
Ave verum Corpus natum ex Maria Virgine vere passum immolatum in cruce pro homine. Cujus latus perforatum unda fluxit sanguine. Esto nobis praegustatum in mortis examine. O clemens, O pie, O dulcis Jesu fili Mariae. Hail, true Body, born of the Virgin Mary, who truly suffered upon the cross for humankind: 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. O gentle, holy Jesus, Son of Mary.
Words: 14th century Music: Edward Elgar (1857–1934)
We remain seated
Communion Hymn Bread is blessed and broken, wine is blessed and poured: Take this and remember Christ the Lord. Share the food of heaven earth can not afford. Here is grace in essence – Christ the Lord. Know yourself forgiven, find yourself restored, meet a friend for ever Christ the Lord. God has kept his promise sealed by sign and word: Here for those who want him – Christ the Lord. Words: John L Bell (b1949) & Graham Maule (b1958) Tune: Grace in Essence SP214
Prayers after Communion Almighty God, who on the day of Pentecost sent your Holy Spirit to the apostles with the wind from heaven and in tongues of flame, filling them with joy and boldness to preach the gospel: by the power of the same Spirit strengthen us to witness to your truth and to draw everyone to the fire of your love; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 13
Almighty God, we thank you for feeding us with the body and blood of your Son Jesus Christ. Through him we offer you our souls and bodies to be a living sacrifice. Send us out in the power of your Spirit to live and work to your praise and glory. Amen. We stand
Thanksgiving for the Healing Ministry of the Church Bless the Lord, O my soul; and forget not all his benefits; Who forgives all your sins and heals all your infirmities; Who redeems your life from the Pit; and crowns you with faithful love and compassion. Blessed are you, sovereign God, gentle and merciful, creator of heaven and earth. Your Word brought light out of darkness. In Jesus Christ you proclaim good news to the poor, liberty to captives, sight to the blind and freedom for the oppressed. Daily your Spirit renews the face of the earth, bringing life and health, wholeness and peace. In the renewal of our lives you make known your heavenly glory. Blessed be God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit: Blessed be God for ever.
Hymn I will sing the wondrous story of the Christ who died for me, how he left his home in glory for the cross on Calvary. Yes, I’ll sing the wondrous story of the Christ who died for me sing it with his saints in glory, gathered by the crystal sea.
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I was lost, but Jesus found me, found the sheep that went astray, raised me up and gently led me back into the narrow way. Days of darkness still may meet me, sorrow’s path I oft may tread; but his presence still is with me, by his guiding hand I’m led. He will keep me till the river rolls its waters at my feet: then he’ll bear me safely over, made by grace for glory meet. Yes, I’ll sing the wondrous story of the Christ who died for me sing it with his saints in glory, gathered by the crystal sea. Words: Francis Harold Rowley (1854-1952) Tune: ‘Hyfrydol’, Rowland Huw Prichard (1811-1887) SP 283
Blessing God give you grace to follow his saits In faith and hope and love; 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
Fantasia and Fugue in Cminor J.S. Bach (BWV 537)
The concluding organ voluntary is offered as part of our worship. Please remain for refreshments, served at the back of the Cathedral.
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