Third Sunday of Easter April 26, 2020 11 a.m. We welcome you to Christ Church Cathedral. Since 1839, this Christian community has gathered for worship.
Morning Prayer, Rite I The Rev. Arthur A. Callaham, Canon Vicar Officiant The Liturgy is found in The Book of Common Prayer (BCP). Hymns and service music (S) are in The Hymnal 1982.
Opening Voluntary
For the Means of Grace & for the Hope of Glory
Introit
David Ashley White (b.1944)
Tone VII V. O be joyful in God, all ye lands, alleluia; sing praises unto the honor of his Name, alleluia: R. Make his praise to be exceeding glorious, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Hymn 180
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Unser Herrscher
Opening Sentences Alleluia. The Lord is risen indeed: O come, let us adore him. Alleluia. I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord.” — Psalm 122:1
Confession of Sin Let us humbly confess our sins unto Almighty God. Silence may be kept. Officiant and People together, all kneeling
Almighty and most merciful Father, we have erred and strayed from thy ways like lost sheep, we have followed too much the devices and desires of our own hearts, we have offended against thy holy laws, we have left undone those things which we ought to have done, and we have done those things which we ought not to have done. But thou, O Lord, have mercy upon us, spare thou those who confess their faults, restore thou those who are penitent, according to thy promises declared unto mankind in Christ Jesus our Lord; and grant, O most merciful Father, for his sake, that we may hereafter live a godly, righteous, and sober life, to the glory of thy holy Name. Amen. The Priest alone stands and says
The Almighty and merciful Lord grant you absolution and remission of all your sins, true repentance, amendment of life, and the grace and consolation of his Holy Spirit. Amen.
The Invitatory and Psalter All stand. Officiant People
O Lord, open thou our lips. And our mouth shall show forth thy praise.
Officiant and People
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. Alleluia.
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Hymn S 16
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Pascha nostrum
Plainsong, Tone 7
Psalm 116:1–3, 10–17
Officiant and People together
Dilexi, quoniam
I love the Lord, because he has heard the voice of my supplication, * because he has inclined his ear to me whenever I called upon him. The cords of death entangled me; the grip of the grave took hold of me; * I came to grief and sorrow. Then I called upon the Name of the Lord: * “O Lord, I pray you, save my life.” How shall I repay the Lord * for all the good things he has done for me? I will lift up the cup of salvation * and call upon the Name of the Lord. I will fulfill my vows to the Lord * in the presence of all his people. Precious in the sight of the Lord * is the death of his servants. O Lord, I am your servant; * I am your servant and the child of your handmaid; you have freed me from my bonds. I will offer you the sacrifice of thanksgiving * and call upon the Name of the Lord. I will fulfill my vows to the Lord * in the presence of all his people, In the courts of the Lord’s house, * in the midst of you, O Jerusalem. Hallelujah! Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: * as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.
The First Reading
Acts 2:14a, 36–41
Peter, standing with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd, “Let the entire house of Israel know with certainty that God has made him both Lord and Messiah, this Jesus whom you crucified.” Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and to the other apostles, “Brothers, what should we do?” Peter said to them, “Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ so that your sins may be forgiven; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise is for you, for your children, and for all who are far away, everyone whom the 5
Lord our God calls to him.” And he testified with many other arguments and exhorted them, saying, “Save yourselves from this corrupt generation.” So those who welcomed his message were baptized, and that day about three thousand persons were added. Reader People
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Hymn S 280
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Gloria in excelsis
Robert Powell (b.1932)
The Holy Gospel
Luke 24:13–35
Deacon A reading from the Gospel according to Luke.
Now on that same day two of Jesus’ disciples were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, and talking with each other about all these things that had happened. While they were talking and discussing, Jesus himself came near and went with them, but their eyes were kept from recognizing him. And he said to them, “What are you discussing with each other while you walk along?” They stood still, looking sad. Then one of them, whose name was Cleopas, answered him, “Are you the only stranger in Jerusalem who does not know the things that have taken place there in these days?” He asked them, “What things?” They replied, “The things about Jesus of Nazareth, who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people, and how our chief priests and leaders handed him over to be condemned to death and crucified him. But we had hoped that he was the one to redeem Israel. Yes, and besides all this, it is now the third day since these things took place. Moreover, some women of our group astounded us. They were at the tomb early this morning, and when they did not find his body there, they came back and told us that they had indeed seen a vision of angels who said that he was alive. Some of those who were with us went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said; but they did not see him.” Then he said to them, “Oh, how foolish you are, and how slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have declared! Was it not necessary that the Messiah should suffer these things and then enter into his glory?” Then beginning with Moses and all the prophets, he interpreted to them the things about himself in all the scriptures. As they came near the village to which they were going, he walked ahead as if he were going on. But they urged him strongly, saying, “Stay with us, because it is almost evening and the day is now nearly over.” So he went in to stay with them. When he was at the table with them, he took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to them. Then their eyes were opened, and they recognized him; and he vanished from their sight. They said to each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he was talking to us on the road, while he was opening the scriptures to us?” That same hour they got up and returned to Jerusalem; and they found the eleven and their companions gathered together. They were saying, “The Lord has risen indeed, and he has appeared to Simon!” Then they told what had happened on the road, and how he had been made known to them in the breaking of the bread. Deacon The word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God. 7
Sermon
The Very Rev. Barkley S. Thompson, Dean
The Apostles’ Creed Officiant and People together, all standing
I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord. who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried. He descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father almighty. From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
The Prayers The People stand or kneel. The Lord be with you. People And with thy spirit. Officiant Let us pray. Officiant
Officiant and People
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. 8
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. Officiant O Lord, save thy people, and bless thine heritage; People
Govern them and lift them up for ever.
Officiant Day by day we magnify thee; People
And we worship thy Name ever, world without end.
Officiant Vouchsafe, O Lord, to keep us this day without sin; People
O Lord, have mercy upon us, have mercy upon us.
Officiant O Lord, let thy mercy be upon us; People
As our trust is in thee.
Officiant O Lord, in thee have I trusted; People
Let me never be confounded.
The Collect of the Day O God, whose blessed Son did manifest himself to his disciples in the breaking of bread: Open, we pray thee, the eyes of our faith, that we may behold him in all his redeeming work; through the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
The Collect for Sundays O God, who makest us glad with the weekly remembrance of the glorious resurrection of thy Son our Lord: Grant us this day such blessing through our worship of thee, that the days to come may be spent in thy favor; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prayers of the People
Form II, page 385
A Collect for Mission Almighty and everlasting God, by whose Spirit the whole body of thy faithful people is governed and sanctified: Receive our supplications and prayers which we offer before thee for all members of thy holy Church, that in their vocation and ministry they may truly and godly serve thee; through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. 9
The Offertory Solo
César Franck (1822–1890) The angelic bread becomes the bread of men; The heavenly bread ends all prefigurations: What wonder! The Lord is eaten by a poor and humble servant.
Panis angelicus fit panis hominum; Dat panis coelicus figuris terminum: O res mirabilis! Manducat Dominum Pauper, servus et humilis.
— Saint Thomas Aquinas (1225–1274) Joel Goodloe, soloist
The General Thanksgiving Officiant and People
Almighty God, Father of all mercies, we thine unworthy servants do give thee most humble and hearty thanks for all thy goodness and loving-kindness to us and to all men. We bless thee for our creation, preservation, and all the blessings of this life; but above all for thine inestimable love in the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ, for the means of grace, and for the hope of glory. And, we beseech thee, give us that due sense of all thy mercies, that our hearts may be unfeignedly thankful; and that we show forth thy praise, not only with our lips, but in our lives, by giving up our selves to thy service, and by walking before thee in holiness and righteousness all our days; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with thee and the Holy Ghost, be all honor and glory, world without end. Amen.
The Blessing
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Hymn 432
Laudate Dominum
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The Dismissal Celebrant Let us go forth in the name of Christ. Alleluia, alleluia. People Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia.
Closing Voluntary Fanfare for St. Anthony
David Ashley White
Joel Goodloe, soloist Daryl Robison, Cathedral Organist Music Notes Inspired by the Prayer of General Thanksgiving from the Book of Common Prayer, For the Means of Grace & for the Hope of Glory was commissioned by University of Houston graduate Francine Maté in 1999 and premiered at Grace Church in Washington D.C.’s Georgetown neighborhood. I first performed this work as an undergraduate student at UH on our “Tuesday Recital” series, the first opportunity for me to work closely with David White on one of his organ pieces, and this piece has been on mind weekly as we collectively recite these words before our closing hymn. — DR The Book of Remembrance This week we remember James Lee Ketelsen. The Beauty of Flowers The flowers on the Cathedral Altar are given to the glory of God in gratitude for the faith community of Christ Church Cathedral.
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Welcome
Sunday, April 26, 2020 Announcements Acts in Easter, a new way for the Cathedral to engage our faith and stay connected • Acts is about how the Holy Spirit forms and shapes Christian community in times of uncertainty. Join in reading the book together, bit by bit over the 50 days of Easter. Adult, children, and youth ministries are programming around Acts, so Cathedral members of all generations can participate. This week’s reading assignment is Acts 4:32–8:40. Learn more on our website. Look on the homepage under the images for the button labeled “Acts in Easter.” Every weekday at 12:05 p.m., go to Facebook for a live worship service • Our intrepid priests are on live video every weekday for the noonday worship service. Leave a comment and we will pray for you. Go to facebook.com/cccathedraltx to tune in. During the 50 days of Easter, these weekday worship services will focus on the book of Acts. Connect with the Cathedral digitally • Go to our website, www.christchurchcathedral.org, to learn about how you can connect with the Cathedral on Facebook, Instagram, Zoom, and elsewhere. It’s easier than you think, it’s fun, and it’s a really wonderful way to stay connected to your community and engage your faith. How to make a donation online • It is simple to make a donation on the Cathedral website, as an Easter offering or for any other reason. Look for the tab at the top of the site that says, “Give.” Click on the tab for a variety of ways to make a gift to the Cathedral. We are now offering options to pay via PayPal as well as a new “text-to-give” option. Simply text “Give” to 888-998-1634, and follow the instructions. If you have questions, contact Chief Administrative Officer and Minister for Stewardship Karen Kraycirik at kkraycirik@christchurchcathedral.org or 713-590-3338.
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The Rt. Rev. C. Andrew Doyle, Bishop of Texas The Rt. Rev. Jeff W. Fisher, Bishop Suffragan The Rt. Rev. Kai Ryan, Bishop Suffragan The Rt. Rev. Hector Monterroso, Assistant Bishop The Very Rev. Barkley S. Thompson, Dean The Rev. Arthur A. Callaham, Canon Vicar The Rev. Simón Bautista Betances, Canon Missioner for Latino Ministries The Rev. Becky Zartman, Canon Missioner for Welcome and Evangelism The Rev. Gregory Seme, Curate The Rev. John A. Logan Jr., Canon Emeritus The Rev. Edward L. Stein, Assisting Priest The Rev. Jim Morgan, Pastoral Associate, Chaplain at The Beacon Robert L. Simpson, Canon for Music Daryl Robinson, Cathedral Organist Thomas Marvil, Organ Scholar Lucy Chambers, Bookstore Manager
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