First Sunday after Pentecost: Trinity Sunday June 7, 2020 11 a.m. We welcome you to Christ Church Cathedral. Since 1839, this Christian community has gathered for worship.
The Liturgy of the Word The Rev. SimĂłn Bautista Betances, Canon Missioner for Latino Ministries Celebrant
Opening Prelude Trumpet Tune in D Major
Introit
David N. Johnson (1922–1988) Tone VII
V. Blessed be the Holy Trinity, and undivided Unity: R. We will praise and glorify him, because he hath showed his mercy upon us.
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Hymn 362
The Hymnal 1982 - #362 Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty
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Nicaea
Opening Salutation Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. People And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen. The Celebrant says
Almighty God, unto whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of thy Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love thee, and worthily magnify thy holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Song of Praise, Hymn 533 The Hymnal 1982 - #533 How wondrous and great thy works, God of praise
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Lyons
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The Collect of the Day Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And with thy spirit. Celebrant Let us pray.
Almighty and everlasting God, who hast given unto us thy servants grace, by the confession of a true faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity, and in the power of the Divine Majesty to worship the Unity: We beseech thee that thou wouldest keep us steadfast in this faith and worship, and bring us at last to see thee in thy one and eternal glory, O Father; who with the Son and the Holy Spirit livest and reignest, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The First Reading
2 Corinthians 13:11–13 Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you. Greet one another with a holy kiss. All God’s people here send their greetings. Reader People
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Hymn 368
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Regent Square
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The Holy Gospel Deacon People
Matthew 28:16–20 The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. Glory be to thee, O Lord.
The eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Deacon People
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise be to thee, O Christ.
The Sermon
The Very Rev. Barkley S. Thompson, Dean
The Nicene 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: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from 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, 6
who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He 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.
The Prayers of the People The Leader and People pray responsively.
Father, we pray for your holy Catholic Church; That we all may be one. Grant that every member of the Church may truly and humbly serve you; That your Name may be glorified by all people. We pray for all bishops, priests, and deacons; That they may be faithful ministers of your Word and Sacraments. We pray for all who govern and hold authority in the nations of the world; That there may be justice and peace on the earth. Give us grace to do your will in all that we undertake; That our works may find favor in your sight. Have compassion on those who suffer from any grief or trouble; That they may be delivered from their distress. Give to the departed eternal rest; Let light perpetual shine upon them. We praise you for your saints who have entered into joy; May we also come to share in your heavenly kingdom. Let us pray for our own needs and those of others. 7
Silence
O Most mighty and merciful God, in this time of illness, we flee unto thee for succour. Deliver us, we beseech thee, from our peril; give strength and skill to all those who minister to the sick; prosper the means made use of for their cure; and grant that, perceiving how uncertain our life can be, we may apply our hearts unto that heavenly wisdom which leadeth to eternal life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Among the departed, we pray for all those who have died in service to their country and all those who have perished in war-torn areas of the world. The Celebrant says
Lord, hear the prayers of thy people; and what we have asked faithfully, grant that we may obtain effectually, to the glory of thy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Confession and Absolution The Celebrant says
Let us humbly confess our sins unto Almighty God. Silence may be kept. Minister and People
Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against thee in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved thee with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of thy Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in thy will, and walk in thy ways, to the glory of thy Name. Amen. 8
The Celebrant says
Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who of his great mercy hath promised forgiveness of sins to all those who with hearty repentance and true faith turn unto him, have mercy upon you, pardon and deliver you from all your sins, confirm and strengthen you in all goodness, and bring you to everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Peace Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you. People
And with thy spirit.
The People greet one another in the name of the Lord.
At the Offertory Anthem
Calvin Hampton (1938–1984) Let all the world in every corner sing: my God and King! The heavens are not too high, his praise may thither fly; THe earth is not too low, his praises there may grow. Let all the world in every corner sing: my God and King! Let all the world in every corner sing: my God and King! The church with psalms must shout, no door can keep them out; But, more than all, the heart must bear the longest part. Let all the world in every corner sing: my God and King! — George Herbert (1593–1633) Joel Goodloe, soloist
The Blessing The Dismissal Celebrant Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power of the Spirit. People
Thanks be to God.
Closing Voluntary Epilogue from The Hovingham Sketches
Herbert Howells (1892–1983)
Joel Goodloe, soloist Daryl Robinson, Cathedral Organist 9
Music Notes The offertory solo this morning is a strikingly original and engaging hymn by Calvin Hampton. The text is by the great 17th century poet and priest George Herbert. Its expression of jubilant praise is heightened by the music’s mesmerizing “spinning wheel” accompaniment and melodic inventiveness. Before Hampton’s tragically early death, noted scholar Erik Routley called him “the greatest living composer of hymn tunes.” Organist-Choirmaster at Calvary Episcopal Church in New York City, Hampton pioneered a midnight organ recital series that filled the church every Friday night. — RLS The Book of Remembrance This week we remember Robert Stanley Pieringer. The Beauty of Flowers The flowers on the Cathedral Altar are given to the glory of God in loving celebration of their 60th wedding anniversary by Amy and Dieter Ufer.
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Welcome Sunday, June 7, 2020 Announcements Today is Canon Vicar Kathy Pfister’s first Sunday at the Cathedral • Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Kathy and her family. To help you get to know her in these socially-distanced times, Kathy has recorded a video interview that is viewable on our website, click the “Connect” tab, then “News.” An update on the plan to return to church • Dean Thompson has released preliminary details on the plan to return to church in his weekly email titled “Update on Our Plan to Return to Church,” which is also on our website (go to the “Connect” tab at the top and click “News”). No return date is set for now, but plans are being made so the Cathedral will be ready. Virtual worship will continue after the campus reopens. When more information is available, Dean Thompson will update everyone on the plans. Join a small group to discuss this year’s Cathedral Reads pick, A Prayer for Owen Meany • We’re so excited for another summer of Cathedral Reads. This year, adults are reading A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving, and youth and children are reading R.J. Palacio’s Wonder. You can order both books from our Bookstore, for pick-up or for delivery. Order online by filling out the form on our website, where you can also sign up for a weekly small group (look for the Cathedral Reads banner or look under “Registrations”). There will be monthly discussion groups as well. On Tuesday, June 9, at 5:30 p.m. on Zoom, learn how to help make masks • Please join the Mission Outreach Council in our effort to make masks to contribute to Houston Responds’ Masks for All Project. We need sewers, cutters, runners, and materials; fill out the form on the Cathedral website (under “Registrations”) to let us know how you would like to serve. We’ll send you an email and connect you to other volunteers to share progress, ask or answer questions, and find fellowship over Zoom. Email the Rev. Greg Seme at gseme@christchurchcathedral.org to get the Zoom link for each of the remaining meetings. Summer Shade begins for Cathedral Youth June 11 • This summer, Cathedral Youth won’t be taking a hiatus. Every Thursday at 6 p.m. from June 11 to August 6, they’ll gather via Zoom to have a game night with awesome prizes, watch a movie, or do an activity together (think cookie decorating, mask making, or painting with a Zoom twist). Complimentary “Supply Packs” and $5 “Movie Packs” will be available for pick-up each Wednesday, registration required. Learn more on the “Youth” page of our website, found under the “Learn” tab. How to make a donation online • It is simple to make a donation on the Cathedral website. 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. Kathy Rock Pfister, 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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