Last Sunday after Pentecost: Christ the King November 21, 2021 11 a.m. We welcome you to Christ Church Cathedral. Since 1839, this Christian community has gathered for worship. The Cathedral is equipped with a hearing loop for assisted listening via telecoil.
Welcome to Christ Church Cathedral! Fully vaccinated worshipers are encouraged to wear masks indoors on campus. Worshipers who are not fully vaccinated, including children over the age of two, are expected to wear masks. We have a socially distanced and masked seating section available. The east transept and first rows near the pulpit are reserved for those who choose both to physically distance and wear masks. If you’re sitting in the marked sections, you’re expected to wear masks and sit socially distanced. We have resumed administering wine at Holy Communion. Intinction (i.e.-dipping the wafer in the chalice) is permitted. However, in accordance with Bishop Doyle’s guidelines, at Communion we will not drink from the common cup. It is also acceptable to receive bread but not wine, as each element of Communion contains a full measure of grace. The congregation will be invited to the altar rail to receive Communion. If you choose to sit in the area reserved for physical distance, Communion will be brought to you in your pew. We’re glad you’re here! Let us prepare to worship the Lord.
The Holy Eucharist: Rite One The Very Rev. Barkley S. Thompson, Dean Celebrant
Opening Voluntary Acclamations (sur le texte des Acclamations Carolingiennes) from Suite Médiévale Jean Langlais (1907-1991)
Choral Introit V. R.
Haste thee, O God, unto my rescue, and save me: O Lord, make haste to my deliverance: Let mine enemies be ashamed and confounded, that seek after my soul.
Hymn 435
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Tone VII
King’s Weston
The Word of God Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. People
And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
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. The Celebrant continues
Hear what our Lord Jesus Christ saith: Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it: Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets.
Gloria in1982, Excelsis S 202 6, Glory be to Healey Willan (1880-1968) The Hymnal Service Music - #202 Canticle God: Gloria in excelsis
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1 Glory be to God on high, and on earth peace, good will towards men. 2 We praise thee, we bless thee, we worship thee, we glorify thee, we give thanks to thee for thy great glory, 3 O Lord God, heavenly King, God the Father Almighty. 4
The Collect of the Day Celebrant The Lord be with you.
And with thy spirit. Celebrant Let us pray. People
Almighty and everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all things in thy well-beloved Son, the King of kings and Lord of lords: Mercifully grant that the peoples of the earth, divided and enslaved by sin, may be freed and brought together under his most gracious rule; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
The First Reading
2 Samuel 23:1-7
These are the last words of David: The oracle of David, son of Jesse, the oracle of the man whom God exalted, the anointed of the God of Jacob, the favorite of the Strong One of Israel: The spirit of the Lord speaks through me, his word is upon my tongue. The God of Israel has spoken, the Rock of Israel has said to me: One who rules over people justly, ruling in the fear of God, is like the light of morning, like the sun rising on a cloudless morning, gleaming from the rain on the grassy land. Is not my house like this with God? For he has made with me an everlasting covenant, ordered in all things and secure. Will he not cause to prosper all my help and my desire? But the godless are all like thorns that are thrown away; for they cannot be picked up with the hand; to touch them one uses an iron bar or the shaft of a spear. And they are entirely consumed in fire on the spot. Reader People
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
The Hymnal 1982, Service Music - #411 Chant setting
Psalm 132:1-13 Memento, Domine
Simplified Anglican Chant
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The Hymnal 1982, Service Music - #411 Chant setting
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The Second Reading
Revelation 1:4b-8
Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To him who loves us and freed us from our sins by his blood, and made us to be a kingdom, priests serving his God and Father, to him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. Look! He is coming with the clouds; every eye will see him, even those who pierced him; and on his account all the tribes of the earth will wail. So it is to be. Amen. “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty. Reader People 6
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Hymn 488
The Hymnal 1982 - #488 Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart
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1 Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart; Alleluia
Tone II all else be nought to me, save that thou artthou my best thought, by day or by night, waking or sleeping, thy presence my light. 2 thou myTurn wisdom, and thou my true V. Be Alleluia. thee again, O Lord, at word; the last: I ever with thee and thou with me, Lord; R. thou Andmy be great gracious untothine they own servants. Father; may Alleluia. I be; thou in me dwelling, and I one with thee. 3 High King of heaven, when victory is won, The Holy Gospel John 18:33-37 may I reach heavenÕs joys, bright heavenÕs Sun! Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. Heart of my heart, whatever befall, People Glory be to thee, O Lord. still be my vision, O Ruler of all. Pilate entered headquarters summoned Jesus, asked him, song “Are Your ritesong purchasethe includes a one-time use reprint again, license for congregational use. This song may and be printed in congregational sheetsyou the for one-time use. No permission is granted to include this song in a hymnal or other permanent or semi-permanent collection of songs. No other King ofthethe answered, you ask thisbyon yourPlease own, orthedid others tell you form of music,Jews?” whether forJesus use by a choir, organ or other“Do accompaniments is covered this license. contact publishers for these permissions. about me?” Pilate replied, “I am not a Jew, am I? Your own nation and the chief priests have handed you over to me. What have you done?” Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not from this world. If my kingdom were from this world, my followers would be fighting to keep me from being handed over to the Jews. But as it is, my kingdom is not from here.” Pilate asked him, “So you are a king?” Jesus answered, “You say that I am 7
a king. For this I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice.” Deacon The Gospel of the Lord. People
Praise be to thee, O Christ.
The Sermon
Katy Campbell, Seminarian Intern
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, 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. 8
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. Silence The People may add their own petitions. The Celebrant then prays:
Almighty and eternal God, ruler of all things in heaven and earth: Mercifully accept the prayers of thy people, and strengthen us to do thy will; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 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, 9
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. The Priest, stands and 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 Priest continues
Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him. Come unto me, all ye that travail and are heavy laden, and I will refresh you. — Matthew 11:28 God so loved the world, that he gave his only-begotten Son, to the end that all that — John 3:16 believe in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
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.
Presentation of St. George’s Award
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The Holy Communion At the Offertory Anthem
William Mathias (1934-1992)
Let the people praise thee, O God: yea, let all the people praise thee. Let the nations rejoice and be glad: for thou shalt judge the folk righteously, and govern the nations upon earth. Let the people praise thee, O God: yea, let all the people praise thee. Then shall the earth bring forth her increase: and God, even our own God, shall give us his blessing. God shall bless us: and all the ends of the world shall fear him. God be merciful unto us, and bless us: and shew us the light of his countenance, and be merciful unto us. That thy way may be known upon earth: thy saving health among all nations. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son: and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be: world without end. Amen. — Psalm 67
The Great Thanksgiving
It is very meet, right, and our bounden duty, that we should at all times, and in all places, give thanks unto thee, O Lord, holy Father, almighty, everlasting God. Creator of the light and source of life, who hast made us in thine image, and called us to new life in Jesus Christ our Lord. Therefore with Angels and Archangels, and with all the company of heaven, we laud and magnify thy glorious Name; evermore praising thee, and saying, 11
Sanctus and Benedictus S 114
Healey Willan
All glory be to thee, O Lord our God, for that thou didst create heaven and earth, and didst make us in thine own image; and, of thy tender mercy, didst give thine only Son Jesus Christ to take our nature upon him, and to suffer death upon the cross for our redemption. He made there a full and perfect sacrifice for the whole world; and did institute, and in his holy Gospel command us to continue, a perpetual memory of that his precious death and sacrifice, until his coming again. For in the night in which he was betrayed, he took bread; and when he had given thanks to thee, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take, eat, this is my Body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” Likewise, after supper, he took the cup; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink this, all of you; for this is my Blood of the New Covenant, which is shed for you, and for many, for the remission of sins. Do this, as oft as ye shall drink it, in remembrance of me.” Wherefore, O Lord and heavenly Father, we thy people do celebrate and make, with these thy holy gifts which we now offer unto thee, the memorial thy Son hath commanded us to make; having in remembrance his blessed passion and precious death, his mighty resurrection and glorious ascension; and looking for his coming again with power and great glory. 12
And we most humbly beseech thee, O merciful Father, to hear us, and, with thy Word and Holy Spirit, to bless and sanctify these gifts of bread and wine, that they may be unto us the Body and Blood of thy dearly-beloved Son Jesus Christ. And we earnestly desire thy fatherly goodness to accept this our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving, whereby we offer and present unto thee, O Lord, our selves, our souls and bodies. Grant, we beseech thee, that all who partake of this Holy Communion may worthily receive the most precious Body and Blood of thy Son Jesus Christ, and be filled with thy grace and heavenly benediction; and also that we and all thy whole Church may be made one body with him, that he may dwell in us, and we in him; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord; By whom, and with whom, and in whom, in the unity of the Holy Ghost all honor and glory be unto thee, O Father Almighty, world without end. Amen.
The Lord’s Prayer And now, as our Savior Christ hath taught us, we are bold to say, Celebrant 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. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.
Fraction Anthem
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The Celebrant says
The Gifts of God for the People of God. All baptized Christians are welcome and encouraged to receive Holy Communion. Communion is received either kneeling or standing at the altar rail. Receive the Bread in the palm of your hand, and the Wine by intinction, touching the Bread to the Wine. Gluten-free Bread is available; ask at the altar rail.
Agnus Dei S 158
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Healey Willan
At the Administration
Anthem Edward. C. Bairstow (1874-1946) I sat down under his shadow with great delight, and his fruit was sweet to my taste. He brought me to the banqueting house, and his banner over me was love. — Song of Solomon 2:3, 4
Prayer after Communion Celebrant Let us pray.
Almighty and everliving God, we most heartily thank thee for that thou dost feed us, in these holy mysteries, with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of thy Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and dost assure us thereby of thy favor and goodness towards us; and that we are very members incorporate in the mystical body of thy Son, the blessed company of all faithful people; and are also heirs, through hope, of thy everlasting kingdom. And we humbly beseech thee, O heavenly Father, so to assist us with thy grace, that we may continue in that holy fellowship, and do all such good works as thou hast prepared for us to walk in; 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 494 The Hymnal 1982 - #494 Crown him with many crowns
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Diademata
1 Crown him with many crowns, The Dismissal the Lamb upon his throne;
Deacon Lettheusheavenly go forth anthem into the drowns world, rejoicing in the power of the Spirit. Hark! how all music but its People Thanks beown; to God.
awake, my soul, and sing of him who died for thee, Closing Voluntary and hail him as thy matchless King Preludethrough in B Major, Op. 7, No. 1 Marcel Dupré (1886-1971) all eternity. 2 Crown him the Son of God before the worlds began, Music Notes and ye, who tread where he hath trod, Life’s not fair! While The Hymnal 1982 names Matthew Bridges (1800-1894) as the author of “Crown him with many crowns,” our closing hymn this morning, he, in fact, wrote only stanza 1. Stanzas 2-5 are the work of his fellow Anglican priest Godfrey Thring (1823-1903) who, most unfairly, goes unmentioned. In 1851 Bridges did write a hymn with stanzas beginning “Crown him…”, but by 1873 the theology of these stanzas was being questioned and Thring was called on to make things right. At first, Bridges’ original text and Thring’s alternative were kept separate, but with time the two merged into the form we sing today with only Bridges getting credit. C. Michael Hawn, distinguished Professor Emeritus of Church Music at SMU’s Perkins School of Theology observes, “A good or even a great text does not survive without a stirring tune.” Sir George Elvey (1816-1893) provided just such a tune for the hymn in 1868 naming it Diademata (derived from the Greek for crown). At 19 Elvey was appointed organist at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle and he remained there for the next 47 years. Later this week will sing another tune by Sir George at our Thanksgiving Eve service, “Come, ye thankful people come.” — RLS
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The Book of Remembrance This week we remember Eugene Decker Manly The Beauty of Flowers The flowers on the Cathedral Altar are given to the glory of God in loving memory of James L. Ketelsen by his wife, Kathryn. The flowers on the Cathedral Altar are also given to the glory of God in honor of Shirley Davis lovingly by Keith Davis and Rick Newlin. The flowers on the Cathedral Altar are given to the glory of God in honor of their grandchildren, Grace, Camille, and Lily Holland, Ann Greathouse, and Barrett Colvin by Antha and Bill Holland.
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TODAY
Welcome, November 21, Date, 2021 Announcements
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. Alternative Giving Market • AGM provides an opportunity to remember friends, family, and co-workers by making gifts in their honor to local non-profit agencies to share the wonderful charitable work taking place in our community. Learn about their work in Reynolds Hall today from 10 a.m. Additional information: www.christchurchcathedral.org/agm Blood Drive • The Mission Outreach Council (MOC) of Christ Church Cathedral is hosting a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. today in Sanders Hall. Learn more at: www. christchurchcathedral.org/giveblood Cathedral Tours • Learn about the history of the Cathedral and hear stories of people who found their spiritual home here, going back to 1839. Tours are available each week following the 11 a.m. service, and will take place every third Sunday after the 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. services. Theology Roundtable • Join Betty Adam, Alan Jackson, and Kathy Pfister tonight at Theology Roundtable as they continue discussing the Heartbeat of God and the Science of Interconnection, 6:15-7:30 p.m. in the McGeehee Conference Room. Learn more: www.christchurchcathedral.org/ theologyroundtable
Thanksgiving Eve Service • Christ Church Cathedral invites you to a special service on Nov. 24 at 6:30 p.m. We encourage you to bring the whole family to a service that will set the tone of generosity and thanks that each person can take home to their own family celebrations. Rev. Bautista will also be hosting a bilingual service at 7 p.m. at his house. See details at: www.christchurchcathedral.org/ givingthanks Advent Wreath Making • Gather with your Cathedral family in Reynolds Hall Nov. 28 at 10 a.m. to welcome Advent by creating Advent Wreaths! We supply your family with all of the supplies you need to create an Advent wreath, along with a follow-along-at-home liturgy to guide you through your expectant waiting for the coming of the Christ child. Additional information at: www. christchurchcathedral.org/adventwreathmaking Advent Quiet Day • Sister Hannah from the Community of Saint Mary, an Episcopal order of nuns, will lead an Advent Quiet Day. A licensed registered dietician, She will share reflections about what really feeds us, incorporating wholeness into our lives, and preparing for the Advent season ahead. December 4 from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Additional information at: www.christchurchcathedral. org/adventquietday How to make a donation online • Visit christchurchcathedral.org/give for a variety of ways to make a gift to the Cathedral, including 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. After-Hours Emergency Pastoral Care Line • 713-826-5332 19
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 and Outreach The Rev. Becky Zartman, Canon Missioner for Evangelism and Formation The Rev. Bradley Varnell, Canon Missioner for Community Life 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 Matthew R. Dion, Organ Scholar Lucy Chambers, Bookstore Manager
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