The Celebration of the Holy Eucharist on the Eve of Thanksgiving Day November 24, 2021 6:30 p.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 Two The Rev. Kathy Rock Pfister, Canon Vicar Celebrant
Opening Voluntary Now Thank We All Our God
J.S. Bach (1685–1750); arr. Virgil Fox (1912–1980
Hymn 433
Kremser
The Word of God Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. BCP page 355 People And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
The Collect for Purity 2
page 355
The Hymnal ServiceSMusic excelsis(b1932) Gloria in 1982, Excelsis 280 - #280 Canticle 20, Glory to God: Gloria RobertinPowell The Hymnal 1982, Service Music - #280 Canticle 20, Glory to God: Gloria in excelsis
1 Glory to God in the highest,
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The Collect of the Day Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray.
Almighty and gracious Father, we give you thanks for the fruits of the earth in their season and for the labors of those who harvest them. Make us, we pray, faithful stewards of your great bounty, for the provision of our necessities and the relief of all who are in need, to the glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
The First Reading
Joel 2:21-27 Do not fear, O soil; be glad and rejoice, for the Lord has done great things! Do not fear, you animals of the field, for the pastures of the wilderness are green; the tree bears its fruit, the fig tree and vine give their full yield. O children of Zion, be glad and rejoice in the Lord your God; for he has given the early rain for your vindication, he has poured down for you abundant rain, the early and the later rain, as before. The threshing floors shall be full of grain, the vats shall overflow with wine and oil. I will repay you for the years that the swarming locust has eaten, the hopper, the destroyer, and the cutter, my great army, which I sent against you. You shall eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord your God, who has dealt wondrously with you. And my people shall never again be put to shame. You shall know that I am in the midst of Israel, and that I, the Lord, am your God and there is no other. And my people shall never again be put to shame. Reader People
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The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Hymn 290
St. George’s Windsor
Thanksgiving Day. Words: Henry Alrofd (1810–1871), alt. Music: St. George’s Windsor, George Job Elvey (1816–1893); desc. Craig Sellar Lang (1891–1971)
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The Holy Gospel
Matthew 6:25-33 Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Jesus said, “I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air; they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? And can any of you by worrying add a single hour to your span of life? And why do you worry about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they neither toil nor spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not clothed like one of these. But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which is alive today and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you-- you of little faith? Therefore do not worry, saying, `What will we eat?’ or `What will we drink?’ or `What will we wear?’ For it is the Gentiles who strive for all these things; and indeed your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But strive first for the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” Deacon The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
The Sermon
The Very Rev. Barkley S. Thompson, Dean
The Nicene Creed The Prayers of the People
page 358 Form VI, page 392
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.
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The Holy Communion Offerings of alms and bread and wine are received.
At the Offertory Anthem
Monkland; arr. Alan Ridout (1934–1996) Let us, with a gladsome mind, praise the Lord, for he is kind: For his mercies shall endure, ever faithful, ever sure. Let us blaze his name abroad, for of gods he is the God: He with all commanding might filled the new-made world with light: He the golden-tressed sun caused all day his course to run: The horned moon to shine by night, mid her spangled sisters bright: All things living he doth feed, his full hand supplies their need: — Paraphrase of Psalm 136, John Milton (1608–1674)
The Great Thanksgiving
Eucharistic Prayer B, page 367
Celebrant The Lord be with you.
And also with you. Celebrant Lift up your hearts. People We lift them to the Lord. Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People It is right to give him thanks and praise. People
Then the Celebrant proceeds
For you are the source of light and life; you made us in your image, and called us to new life in Jesus Christ our Lord. 7
The Hymnaland 1982,Benedictus Service Music - #129 The Holy Eucharist II, Holy, holy, holy Lord: Sanctus S 129 Robert Powell Sanctus
Holy,Eucharistic holy, holy Lord, God of continues power and might, The Prayer
page 368 heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. The Breaking theinBread Blessed is he whoof comes the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. Celebrant Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; Therefore letuseus keep feast. Alleluia. YourPeople ritesong purchase includes a one-time reprint licensethe for congregational use. This song may be printed in congregational song sheets 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 form of the music, whether for use by a choir, organ or other accompaniments is covered by this license. Please contact the publishers for these permissions. 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 If you have purchased ritesong individual songs you have the rite for a single one-time use as described above. You will need to purchase them again for any other use. intinction, touching the Bread to the Wine. Gluten-free Bread is available; ask at the altar rail.
If you have made an annual purchase of ritesong, these rights expire when your annual purchase lapses. You must maintain an annual purchase to maintain license rights described above.
At the Administration Anthem
Healey Willan (1880–1968)
O Sacred Feast, wherein Christ is received, the memory of his Passion is renewed in us, our souls are filled with grace, and the pledge of everlasting glory is given unto us. Alleluya. — Saint Thomas Aquinas (c.1225–1274)
Prayer after Communion The Blessing 8
page 365
Hymn 397 1982 - #397 Now thank we all our God The Hymnal
Nun danket alle Gott
1 Now thank we all our God, with heart, and hands, and voices,
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The Dismissal Celebrant Let us bless the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
Closing Voluntary
Chorale Improvisation on Now Thank We All Our God Sigfrid Karg-Elert (1877–1933) 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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Christmas services Advent Lessons & Carols, Sunday, December 5
5 p.m. In-Person, Facebook/Vimeo
The Longest Night, Tuesday, December 21
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6:30 p.m. In-Person
Christmas Eve, Friday, December 24
4 p.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II, In-Person, Facebook/Vimeo, (Pageant)
6 p.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II in Spanish, In-Person, Facebook/Vimeo
8 p.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II, In-Person, Facebook/Vimeo
11 p.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I, In-Person, Facebook/Vimeo
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Welcome, Wednesday, November 24, 2021 TODAY
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. 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
The Dean’s Book Club • Each month, Dean Barkley Thompson leads a discussion on a different book. All are welcome to attend. December 1 discussion will be about This Is Happiness, by Niall Williams. Contact Dean Barkley Thompson at bthompson@ christchurchcathedral.org to learn how to participate. The Dean’s Hour • Charles C. Foster, chairman of Foster LLP and a Houston-based immigration attorney, will speak on immigration challenges facing the United States generally and Houston specifically. He will discuss solutions that embody compassion and strengthen the United States. December 5 at 10 a.m. in Reynolds Hall. Learn more at www. christchurchcathedral.org/migratorygod 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 Poinsettia Memorial • Poinsettias can be given in memory or honor of someone special this Christmas for $15 per plant. You may order online or visit with Lisa Viktorin (lviktorin@ christchurchcathedral.org) in the Cloister to place an order today and Sunday December 5. Details at: www.christchurchcathedral.org/poinsettias
Advent Lessons and Carols • Sunday, December 5 The Cathedral Choir ushers in Advent with its annual service of Advent Lessons and Carols in place of the Well at 5 p.m. This is one of the most anticipated celebrations of the year and a perfect way to introduce your friends and family to the Cathedral. Start your Advent with this beautiful service. 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