Sunday, June 14 5 p.m.
Christ Church Cathedral Houston, Texas
Second Sunday after Pentecost five o’clock in the evening The Very Rev. Barkley S. Thompson, Dean
Officiant We welcome you to Christ Church Cathedral. Since 1839, this Christian community has gathered for worship.
Interlude on a Scottish Tune
The Word of God Welcome to this holy place. Friend and stranger, saint and sinner, all who gather here. Come all who hunger, all who thirst for life in all its fullness. Come with hope or hesitation; come with joy or yearning; come. People Generous God and generous Savior, touch us through your Spirit. Officiant The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Officiant Let us pray. Officiant People Officiant
Stay with us, Lord, since the day is far spent and the night is coming; kindle our hearts on the Way, that we may recognize you in the scriptures, in the breaking of the bread, and in each other. Amen.
First Reading Reader
Romans 5:1–8
A Reading from the Letter of Paul to the Romans.
Since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have obtained access to this grace in which we stand; and we boast in our hope of sharing the glory of God. And not only that, but we also boast in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us. For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. Indeed, rarely will anyone die for a righteous person — though perhaps for a good person someone might actually dare to die. But God proves his love for us in that while we still were sinners Christ died for us.
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Reader People
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
“You Are the Peace” Text: David Adam; Music: Carolyn Beck, arr. Keith Duke ~ Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. CCL # 11426131
The Holy Gospel
Matthew 9:35–10:23
Deacon A reading from the Gospel according to Matthew.
Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, and curing every disease and every sickness. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.” Then Jesus summoned his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to cure every disease and every sickness. These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon, also known as Peter, and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John; Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; Simon the Cananaean, and Judas Iscariot, the one who betrayed him. These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions: “Go nowhere among the Gentiles, and enter no town of the Samaritans, but go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. As you go, proclaim the good news, ‘The kingdom of heaven has come near.’ Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out demons. You received without payment; give without payment. Take no gold, or silver, or copper in your belts, no bag for your journey, or two tunics, or sandals, or a staff; for laborers deserve their food. Whatever town or village you enter, find out who in it is worthy, and stay there until you leave. As you enter the house, greet it. If the house is worthy, let your peace come upon it; but if it is not worthy, let your peace return to you. If anyone will not welcome you or listen to your words, shake off the dust from your feet as you leave that house or town. Truly I tell you, it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrah on the day of judgment than for that town. See, I am sending you out like sheep into the midst of wolves; so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves. Beware of them, for they will hand you over to councils and flog you in their synagogues; and you will be dragged before governors and kings because of me, as a testimony to them and the Gentiles. When they hand you over, do not worry about how you are to speak or what you are to say; for what you are to say will be given to you at that time; for it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you. Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child, and children will rise against parents and have them put to death; and you will be hated by all because of my name. But the one who endures to the end will be saved. When they persecute you in one town, flee to the next; for truly I tell you, you will not have gone through all the towns of Israel before the Son of Man comes.” Deacon The word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God. 2
The Reflection
The Rev. Becky Zartman, Canon Missioner for Welcome and Evangelism
Offertory solo — “Though I May Speak” Text by Hal H. Hopson ©1972 by Hope Publishing Company, Carol Stream, IL 60188. International Copyright Secured. All rights reserved, Used by permission ~ Tune: O WALY WALY, English folk melody ~ Presbyterian Hymnal No. 335 Harmonization: ©1980 John Weaver. All rights reserved. Used by permission. CCL #11426131
Emily Premont, soloist
Expression of Faith Lord, you have always given bread for the coming day; And though I am poor, today I trust in you. Lord, You have always given strength for the coming day; And though I am weak, today I trust in you. Lord, You have always given peace for the coming day; And though of anxious heart, today I trust in you. Lord, You have always kept me safe in trials; And now, tried as I am, today I trust in you. Lord, You have always marked the road for the coming day; And though it may be hidden, today I trust in you. Lord, You have always lightened this darkness of mine; And though the night is here, today I trust in you. Lord, You have always spoken when time was ripe; And though you may be silent now, today I trust in you.
Prayers of the People (The People may remain seated) The Leader begins
As evening falls and courage sometimes falters, let us turn our hearts to God in prayer. Silence
We pray for those gathered here and all that lies heavy on our hearts. We pray that you would know our needs even before we recognize them. Grant us those good things for which we dare not, or in our blindness cannot, ask. Silence
We pray for those in positions of leadership in the world, our nation, our state, and our city. Grant them the spirit of wisdom, charity, and justice, that they may promote the well-being of all people. 3
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We pray for the sick, the bereaved, the oppressed, and the homeless, that they may be comforted by your Holy Spirit, who brings light to the darkest places. Silence
We pray for the broken and torn fabric of the earth as it yearns for healing, trusting that you make all things new. Silence
We pray for this and all communities of faith. We pray that you would open the hearts of your faithful to seek your truth and pursue it in love. Silence
We pray that you would disturb us, Lord, when our dreams have come true because we have dreamed too little; when with the abundance of things we possess we have lost our thirst for the water of life. Push back, we pray, the horizons of our hopes, and move us into your future in strength, courage, hope, and love.
The Confession and Absolution Officiant
Let us confess our sins.
God of all mercy, we confess that we have sinned against you, opposing your will in our lives. We have denied your goodness in each other, in ourselves, and in the world you have created. We repent of the evil that ensnares us, the evil we have done, and the evil done on our behalf. Forgive, restore, and strengthen us through our Savior Jesus Christ, that we may abide in your love and serve only your will. Amen. Officiant
Through the cross of Christ, God have mercy on you, pardon you, and set you free. Know that you are forgiven and be at peace. God strengthen you in all goodness and keep you in life eternal. Amen.
Interlude on Tune by Turlough O’Carolan 4
The Dismissal Deacon Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power of the Spirit. People Thanks be to God.
The Book of Remembrance This week we remember Mary Gilbert Sieber. The Beauty of Flowers The flowers on the Cathedral Altar are given to the glory in loving memory of Jody Anderson and Zinkie and Fox Benton by Jane and Bill Curtis.
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Welcome Sunday, June 14, 2020 Announcements 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. Cathedral Reads small groups begin this week for 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 (look for the Cathedral Reads banner or look under “Registrations”). Mark your calendar for monthly discussion groups on June 22 and July 13, both at 6:30 p.m. Two opportunities for Cathedral Youth to meet this summer • Every Thursday at 6 p.m. until August 6, Cathedral Youth will gather via Zoom for Summer Shade to have a game, movie, or activity night together. Complimentary “Supply Packs” and $5 “Movie Packs” will be available for pick-up each Wednesday, registration required. Also, registration is open for the Summer Mission Trip with CUSE, happening June 22-24. Missioners will meet virtually from 9:30 a.m. to noon on Zoom to work with leaders from The Beacon, New Hope Housing, and other Houston nonprofits. Registration is $30, and the deadline to register is June 15. Learn more about both of these offerings on the “Youth” page of our website, found under the “Learn” tab. Registration is open for Virtual Vacation Bible School • This year’s Vacation Bible School for children, called “Focus — Take a Closer Look,” is completely free, and will take place virtually July 27-30. The program is designed to teach kids to explore four different ways we can Focus on God through the following actions: Hear, Talk, Pray, and Live. To register your child, look for the “Registrations and Downloads” button on the home page of our website 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.
For more information about these and other events at the Cathedral, visit christchurchcathedral.org, or cccathedraltx
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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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