5 pm The Well leaflet 5/16/21 by Christ Church Cathedral

May 16, 2021 5 p.m. We welcome you to Christ Church Cathedral. Since 1839, this Christian community has gathered for worship.

Welcome to Christ Church Cathedral! We are so pleased you have chosen to worship with us. Bishop Doyle has issued guidelines to keep us all safe in this season of COVID-19, so in-person worship will look and feel different from the worship to which we are accustomed. You will be seated physically-distanced from any individuals not in your household or with whom you are not a “pod” in order to promote good health. At the Holy Eucharist, only bread will be shared. This is called “Communion in one kind,” and it is a full measure of grace. Know that as you worship in the Cathedral, you are joined in real-time by hundreds of fellow worshipers through livestreaming technology. If you have concerns about your health or safety, or that of the people in your household, worshiping with the Cathedral online will continue to be an option. We love you and want you to do what is best for you and those you love! Let us prepare our hearts to worship the Lord!

Christ Church Cathedral Houston, Texas

Seventh Sunday of Easter five o’clock in the evening The Rev. Becky Zartman, Canon Missioner for Evangelism and Formation Celebrant

Opening Music Traditional Scottish and Irish Tunes The celebrant will offer a welcome, after which the people stand.

Hymn

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bring

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1, 2.

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me wake.

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bless

worn. more. throne.

wings

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let

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end

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Redeemer, draw me

ing,

faith;

heart's test - ing,

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(3.) wake.

The Word of God The people remain standing. The Celebrant begins

Beloved in Christ, we come together to offer to Almighty God our worship and praise of thanksgiving, to confess our sins and to receive God’s forgiveness, to hear God’s holy Word proclaimed, to bring before God our needs and the needs of the world, and to pray that in the power of the Spirit we may serve God and know the greatness of God’s love. Celebrant The Lord is here. People God’s Spirit is with us. Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray.

Lord Jesus, stay with us, for evening is at hand and the day is past; be our companion in the way, kindle our hearts, and awaken hope, that we may know you as you are revealed in Scripture and the breaking of bread. Grant this for the sake of your love. Amen. The people sit.

The First Reading Reader

Acts 1:15–17, 21–26

A Reading from the Acts of the Apostles.

In those days Peter stood up among the believers (together the crowd numbered about one hundred twenty persons) and said, “Friends, the scripture had to be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit through David foretold concerning Judas, who became a guide for those who arrested Jesus — for he was numbered among us and was allotted his share in this ministry. So one of the men who have accompanied us during all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us, beginning from the baptism of John until the day when he was taken up from us — one of these must become a witness with us to his resurrection.” So they proposed two, Joseph called Barsabbas, who was also known as Justus, and Matthias. Then they prayed and said, “Lord, you know everyone’s heart. Show us which one of these two you have chosen to take the place in this ministry and apostleship from which Judas turned aside to go to his own place.” And they cast lots for them, and the lot fell on Matthias; and he was added to the eleven apostles. Reader People

The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

The people stand for the hymn and the reading of the Gospel.

Lord, from this world's stormy sea

Hymn

b & b b 43 ú

b &bb ú

Lord,

give

this

world's

your

b &bb œ

hand

Lord,

lift

b &bb œ

lift

Lord,

lift

from

Lord,

b &bb œ

lift

b &bb œ

Lord,

b &bb œ

Lord,

b &bb œ

Lord,

lift

the

dark

from

œ I

the

place

ver

night,

light.

dy's

pain,

sane;

me,

est

liv

things

the

keep

the

realm

sea,

ing

the

and

from

that

œ œ

this

from

lift

b &bb œ

Lord,

lift

from

Lord,

b &bb œ

stor

for

from

dread,

ing

œ I

dead.

ú lie;

ú.

∑

die.

Text: David Adam & © SPCK, Holy Trinity Church, Maryebone Road, London NW1 4DU; reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. CCL # 11426131 MO CHARA BHAN, trad. Irish mel. adapt. Jacynth Hamill, arr. Keith Duke - This music adaptation and arrangement © 2005 Kevin Mayhew, Ltd.

The Holy Gospel Deacon People

John 17:6–19 The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Jesus prayed for his disciples, “I have made your name known to those whom you gave me from the world. They were yours, and you gave them to me, and they have kept your word. Now they know that everything you have given me is from you; for the words that you gave to me I have given to them, and they have received them and know in truth that I came from you; and they have believed that you sent me. I am asking on their behalf; I am not asking on behalf of the world, but on behalf of those whom you gave me, because 3

they are yours. All mine are yours, and yours are mine; and I have been glorified in them. And now I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them in your name that you have given me, so that they may be one, as we are one. While I was with them, I protected them in your name that you have given me. I guarded them, and not one of them was lost except the one destined to be lost, so that the scripture might be fulfilled. But now I am coming to you, and I speak these things in the world so that they may have my joy made complete in themselves. I have given them your word, and the world has hated them because they do not belong to the world, just as I do not belong to the world. I am not asking you to take them out of the world, but I ask you to protect them from the evil one. They do not belong to the world, just as I do not belong to the world. Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth. As you have sent me into the world, so I have sent them into the world. And for their sakes I sanctify myself, so that they also may be sanctified in truth.” Deacon People

The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ.

The people sit.

The Reflection

The Rev. Kathy Rock Pfister, Canon Vicar

Prayers of the People (The people may stand or kneel for the prayers.) The Leader begins

Pray for this fragile earth, our island home. Pray that we would be its good stewards and it would withstand our abuse. Silence

Pray for the Church. Pray that where it is right God will strengthen it, and where it is in error God will direct it. Pray that God will fill the Church with all truth and peace. Silence

Pray for the joy of human life, with all its wonder and surprises. Pray we would remember that all people are created in the very image of God. Silence

Pray for the poor, the destitute, and the dying, in the full knowledge that God looks with special favor upon those in greatest need. Silence

Pray for our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone. 4

Silence

Pray in thanksgiving for all the blessings of this life, and for the promise of the next. Pray that we may live not by our fears but by our hopes, not only by our words but by our deeds.

The Confession and Absolution Celebrant Let us confess our sins. The people kneel or stand.

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. Celebrant

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. The people stand for the Peace.

The Peace Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you. People And also with you.

The people greet one another in the name of the Lord.

The Holy Communion The people may be seated for the offertory hymn.

Offertory Hymn

Joyous Light of Heavenly Glory

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1. Joy - ous 2. In

& œ

grace the dark - ness,

In the blaz - ing

sun

dawn,

heav - en's splen - dor,

Ev - 'ry

star

night,

Let

light,

the

light

of peace and

Make us

shine

with gen - tle

j œ œ œ

Love that Might - y

ning falls

God

Love that

bursts

all

Lov - ing

Spir

& œ œ God

a - round

all

cre - a

œ œ

day - break, God of

ev - 'ry each

land

re - flect

and your

We shall raise

our songs to

you,

Love that warms

the wea - ry

soul,

tion,

Gen - tle

who lights our way,

œ œ

us,

œ œ

œ.

Christ

shad - ows, Come and light our hearts

chains a - sun - der, of

Shine on

j œ œ œ

the night with won - der,

fills

jus - tice,

eve

song.

sto - ry,

We can hear your qui - et

cre - a - tion's

Now

wis - dom,

sing

œ.

danc - ing

race.

who

God's own face,

You

& œ

œ œ

the

Lov-ing glow

that

ry,

stars

made

j œ œ

glo

œ œ

œ.

heav-'nly

light

the

3, You who

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Set

sal - va - tion, Lead us

free and make on

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end - less

new. whole. day.

The Great Thanksgiving The people stand. Celebrant Be present, be present, Lord Jesus Christ our risen high priest. Make yourself People

known in the breaking of bread. Wise and gracious God, you spread a table before us; nourish your people with the word of life, and the bread of heaven.

The people kneel or stand.

Before time, you were. You created us, and when we strayed you drew us back to you with your saving grace. For the gift of your grace and in supplication and thanksgiving to you, we bring you these gifts. Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ our Lord. On the night he was betrayed, Jesus Christ 6

took bread, gave thanks to you, broke the bread, and gave it to his friends and said, “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.” After supper, he took the cup of wine, gave thanks to you, 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. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.” Father, we now celebrate the memorial of your Son. By means of this holy bread and cup, we show forth the sacrifice of his death, and proclaim his resurrection, until he comes again. Gather us by this Holy Communion into one body in your Son Jesus Christ. Make us a living sacrifice of praise. By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory are yours, Almighty Father, now and forever. Amen.

The Lord’s Prayer 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. Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen.

The Breaking of the Bread Celebrant Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; People

Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.

The Invitation to Communion Celebrant

So, receive from this table, you who have much faith, and you who would like to have more; you who have been to this sacrament often, and you who have not been for a long time. You who have tried to follow Jesus, and you who have fallen short. Come. It is Christ who invites you to meet him here. All are welcome and encouraged to receive Communion, whatever one’s Christian tradition. 7

Prayer after Communion (The people may stand or kneel.) Celebrant and People

Strengthen for your service, Lord, these hands that holy things have taken; may these ears which have heard your Word be deaf to all clamor and dispute; may these tongues which have sung your praise be free from deceit; may these eyes which have seen the tokens of your love shine with the light of hope; and may these bodies which have been fed with your body be refreshed with the fullness of your life; glory to you forever. Amen.

The Blessing Hymn # & # 44

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œ.

1. God 2. God

# & # œ

love or

# & # œ.

God is One, Unique and Holy œ

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and light; a - lone;

j œ œ

is shared

j œ œ.

or could be a - gree - ment,

j œ œ.

nique by

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and ho - ly, com - mun - ion,

day ly,

and and

j œ œ

End Ne

On - ly source of All to - geth - er

Star - cloud, at - om, Friend - ship, fam - i

# & # œ

mind ness,

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night: home,

Tells God's an - guish Com - mon loaf and

j œ œ

less dance of ver sin - gle

and in -

Ev Com

j œ œ.

bod - y, clud - ing

j œ œ

ery - thing mon mind

∑

that and

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and de - light. sung sha - lom.

Text © 1983 Hope Publishing Company, Carol Stream, IL 60188. All rights reserved. Used by permission. COTTON WEAVER; Lancashire folk song © arr. Robin Sheldon ~ Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. CCL # 11426131; Onelicense.net # 726591-A

The Dismissal A. Celebrant Let us go forth in the name of Christ. Alleluia, alleluia. People

Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia.

Closing Music Traditional Irish Tune 8

Becky Baxter, Music Coordinator and Harpist for The Well Brian Briones, flautist Sally Keller, cellist The Book of Remembrance This week we remember Anne Wier Jones. The Beauty of Flowers The flowers on the Cathedral Altar are given to the glory of God in loving memory of their parents Priscilla Rodman Wandel and John Philip Wandel by Gail Wandel Hendryx and Deborah Wandel Francis.

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 Evangelism and Formation The Rev. John A. Logan Jr., Canon Emeritus The Rev. Edward L. Stein, Assisting Priest The Rev. Jim Morgan, Chaplain for The Beacon Robert L. Simpson, Canon for Music Daryl Robinson, Cathedral Organist Lucy Chambers, Bookstore Manager

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Welcome

Sunday, May 16, 2021 Announcements TODAY Welcome • If you are a guest today, we offer a warm welcome to Christ Church! Please complete a virtual welcome card at christchurchcathedral.org/welcome so we can get to know you. Feel free to contact the cathedral offices during the week at 713-222-2593 and let the receptionist know you would like to learn more about Christ Church Cathedral. Dean’s Hour Series: The Four Loves • Join the Dean’s Hour next week as we continue our look at C.S. Lewis’ classic text The Four Loves. Participants will explore in-depth the many ways human beings understand love and learn to differentiate all the ways love blesses our lives. Register in advance to attend Sundays at 2 p.m. via Zoom. Learn more at: christchurchcathedral.org/deanshour Via Cathedral: Journey Through Easter • We are embarking on a pilgrimage in groups, and all are invited to join a walking team to go on a virtual journey of the Camino de Santiago. Participants can meet up and join our final walkabout on May 22. Learn more at: christchurchcathedral.org/viacathedral Cathedral Reads: The Logic of Love • Join Cathedral friends this summer as we discuss James Carroll’s novel, The Cloister. For families with children, we’ll be reading Kate DiCamillo’s The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane. We’ve also got a spell-binding adventure for youth in Cornelia Funke’s Inkheart. Additional information on related events and registrations will be available soon at christchurchcathedral.org/cathedralreads. Latino Ministry/MOC Yard Sale • The Latino Ministry and MOC’s Yard Sale will be on June 5. We will need volunteers to help transport donated items. Please contact Sylvia Garcia at sgarcia@christchurchcathedral.org for more information on how you can help Get Connected • To learn more about the ministries of Christ Church Cathedral and how you can get involved, read our monthly newsletter The Bulletin, see our upcoming events, and subscribe to our weekly e-newsletters to stay informed. You can find all this information and more at: christchurchcathedral.org/connect How to make a donation online • Visit christchurchcathedral.org/give for a variety of ways to make a gift to the Cathedral, including via PayPal and our new “text-to-give” option. Simply text “Give” to 888-998-1634, and follow the instructions. If you have questions, contact 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/events. After-Hours Emergency Pastoral Care Line • 713-826-5332