First Sunday after the Epiphany January 9, 2022 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.
Holy Baptism: Rite One The Very Rev. Barkley S. Thompson, Dean Celebrant
Opening Voluntary
Praeludium in E, BuxWV 141
Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707)
Choral Introit
Tone VII
V. Behold, he appeareth the lord and Ruler. R. And in his hand the kingdom, and power, and dominion.
Hymn 128
The Kings of Orient
The Word of God Celebrant People Celebrant People Celebrant People
Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen. There is one Body and one Spirit; There is one hope in God’s call to us; One Lord, one Faith, one Baptism; One God and Father of all.
The Collect of the Day Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray.
Father in heaven, who at the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan didst proclaim him thy beloved Son and anoint him with the Holy Spirit: Grant that all who are baptized into his Name may keep the covenant they have made, and boldly confess him as Lord and Savior; who with thee and the same Spirit liveth and reigneth, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
The First Reading
Isaiah 43:1-7
Thus says the Lord, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you. For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior. I give Egypt as your ransom, Ethiopia and Seba in exchange for you. Because you are precious in my sight, and honored, and I love you, I give people in return for you, nations in exchange for your life. Do not fear, for I am with you; I will bring your offspring from the east, and from 2
the west I will gather you; I will say to the north, “Give them up,” and to the south, “Do not withhold; bring my sons from far away and my daughters from the end of the earth — everyone who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory, whom I formed and made.” Reader People
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Psalm 29
Simplified Anglican Chant
Ascribe to the LORD, you / gods, * ascribe to the LORD glory and / strength. Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his / Name; * worship the LORD in the beauty of / holiness. The voice of the LORD is upon the waters; the God of glory / thunders; * the LORD is upon the mighty / waters. The voice of the LORD is a powerful / voice; * the voice of the LORD is a voice of / splendor. The voice of the LORD breaks the / cedar trees; * the LORD breaks the cedars of / Lebanon; He makes Lebanon skip like a / calf, * and Mount Hermon like a young wild / ox. The voice of the LORD splits the flames of fire; the voice of the LORD shakes the / wilderness; * the LORD shakes the wilderness of / Kadesh. The voice of the LORD makes the oak trees / writhe * and strips the forests / bare. And in the temple of the / LORD * all are crying, / “Glory!” The LORD sits enthroned above the / flood; * the LORD sits enthroned as King for ever/more. 2nd half of chant The LORD shall give strength to his / people; * the LORD shall give his people the blessing of / peace. 3
The Second Reading
Acts 8:14-17
When the apostles at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them. The two went down and prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit (for as yet the Spirit had not come upon any of them; they had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus). Then Peter and John laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit. Reader People
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Hymn 120
Solemnis haec festivitas
Alleluia
Tone II
V. Alleluia. All of you who were baptized into Christ R. have clothed yourselves with Christ. Alleluia.
The Holy Gospel
Luke 3:15-17, 21-22
Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. People
Glory be to thee, O Lord.
As the people were filled with expectation, and all were questioning in their hearts concerning John, whether he might be the Messiah, John answered all of them by saying, “I baptize you with water; but one who is more powerful than I is coming; I am not worthy to untie the thong of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. His winnowing fork is in his hand, to clear his threshing floor and to gather the wheat into his granary; but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire.” Now when all the people were baptized, and when Jesus also had been baptized and was praying, the heaven was opened, and the Holy Spirit descended upon him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven, “You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased.” Deacon The Gospel of the Lord. People
Praise be to thee, O Christ.
The Sermon 4
Jeremy Bradley, Seminarian
Holy Baptism Celebrant
The candidates for Holy Baptism will now be presented. The candidates are presented individually by their Parents and Godparents, as follows Parents and Godparents
I present N. to receive the Sacrament of Baptism. When all have been presented the Celebrant asks the parents and godparents
Will you be responsible for seeing that the child you present is brought up in the Christian faith and life? Parents and Godparents
I will, with God’s help. Celebrant
Will you by your prayers and witness help this child to grow into the full stature of Christ? Parents and Godparents
I will, with God’s help. The Celebrant asks the following questions of the parents and godparents who speak on behalf of the candidates. Question Answer Question Answer Question Answer Question Answer Question Answer Question Answer
Do you renounce Satan and all the spiritual forces of wickedness that rebel against God? I renounce them. Do you renounce the evil powers of this world which corrupt and destroy the creatures of God? I renounce them. Do you renounce all sinful desires that draw you from the love of God? I renounce them. Do you turn to Jesus Christ and accept him as your Savior? I do. Do you put your whole trust in his grace and love? I do. Do you promise to follow and obey him as your Lord? I do. 5
All stand. The Celebrant addresses the People, saying
Will you who witness these vows do all in your power to support these persons in their life in Christ? People
We will.
The Celebrant then says
Let us join with those who are committing themselves to Christ and renew our own baptismal covenant.
The Baptismal Covenant Celebrant Do you believe in God the Father? People I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
Celebrant Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God? People I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.
He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
Celebrant Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit? People I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.
Celebrant Will you continue in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the People
breaking of bread, and in the prayers? I will, with God’s help.
Celebrant Will you persevere in resisting evil, and, whenever you fall into sin, People
repent and return to the Lord? I will, with God’s help.
Celebrant Will you proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in People 6
Christ? I will, with God’s help.
Celebrant Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as
yourself? I will, with God’s help.
People
Celebrant Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the
dignity of every human being? I will, with God’s help.
People
Prayers for the Candidates The Celebrant then says to the congregation
Let us now pray for these persons who are to receive the Sacrament of new birth. The candidates come to the font as the prayers are said. A Person appointed leads the following petitions. Leader
Deliver them, O Lord, from the way of sin and death.
People
Lord, hear our prayer.
Leader
Open their hearts to your grace and truth.
People
Lord, hear our prayer.
Leader
Fill them with your holy and life-giving Spirit.
People
Lord, hear our prayer.
Leader
Keep them in the faith and communion of your holy Church.
People
Lord, hear our prayer.
Leader
Teach them to love others in the power of the Spirit.
People
Lord, hear our prayer.
Leader
Send them into the world in witness to your love.
People
Lord, hear our prayer.
Leader
Bring them to the fullness of your peace and glory.
People
Lord, hear our prayer.
The Celebrant says
Grant, O Lord, that all who are baptized into the death of Jesus Christ your Son may live in the power of his resurrection and look for him to come again in glory; who lives and reigns now and for ever. Amen. The People sit. 7
Thanksgiving over the Water The Celebrant blesses the water, first saying Celebrant The Lord be with you.
And also with you. Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People It is right to give him thanks and praise. People
Celebrant
We thank you, Almighty God, for the gift of water. Over it the Holy Spirit moved in the beginning of creation. Through it you led the children of Israel out of their bondage in Egypt into the land of promise. In it your Son Jesus received the baptism of John and was anointed by the Holy Spirit as the Messiah, the Christ, to lead us, through his death and resurrection, from the bondage of sin into everlasting life. We thank you, Father, for the water of Baptism. In it we are buried with Christ in his death. By it we share in his resurrection. Through it we are reborn by the Holy Spirit. Therefore in joyful obedience to your Son, we bring into his fellowship those who come to him in faith, baptizing them in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. At the following words, the Celebrant touches the water
Now sanctify this water, we pray you, by the power of your Holy Spirit, that those who here are cleansed from sin and born again may continue for ever in the risen life of Jesus Christ our Savior. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be all honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.
The Baptism Each candidate is presented by name to the Celebrant, or to an assisting priest or deacon, who then immerses or pours water upon the candidate, saying
N., I baptize you in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Then the Bishop or priest places a hand on the person’s head, marking on the forehead the sign of the cross and saying
N., you are sealed by the Holy Spirit in Baptism and marked as Christ’s own for ever. Amen. Following the Baptism, a candle is lit from the Paschal candle and presented to the candidate. The People stand.
Let us pray.
Heavenly Father, we thank you that by water and the Holy Spirit you have bestowed upon these your servants the forgiveness of sin, and have raised them to the new life of grace. Sustain them, O Lord, in your Holy Spirit. Give them an inquiring and discerning heart, the courage to will and to persevere, a spirit to know and to love you, and the gift of joy and wonder in all your works. Amen. Celebrant
Let us welcome the newly baptized. Celebrant and People
We receive you into the household of God. Confess the faith of Christ crucified, proclaim his resurrection, and share with us in his eternal priesthood.
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 At the Offertory Anthem
Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924) Christ, when for us you were baptized, God’s Spirit on you came, as peaceful as a dove and yet as urgent as a flame.
God called you his beloved Son, called you his servant too; his kingdom you were called to preach, his holy will to do.
Baptize us with your Spirit, Lord, your cross on us be signed, that, likewise in God’s service, we may perfect freedom find. — Francis Bland Tucker (1895-1984)
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. Because in the mystery of the Word made flesh, thou hast caused a new light to shine in our hearts, to give the knowledge of thy glory in the face of thy Son 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,
Sanctus and Benedictus Collegium Regale in E Harold Darke (1888-1976) 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 10
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. 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. 11
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
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
Collegium Regale in E
At the Administration Anthem
Harold Darke Peter Hallock (1924-2014)
Jesus autem hodie regressus est a Jordane. (Today Jesus returned to the Jordan.) When Jesus Christ baptised was, the Holy Ghost descended with grace; the Father voice was heard in the place. Hic est filius meus, ipsum intende. (This is my Son, listen to him.) There were Three Persons and one Lord, the Son baptised with one accord, the Father said this blessed word: Now, Jesu, as thou art both God and man, and were baptised in from Jordan, at our last end, we pray thee, say then: — c. 8th cent. English Joel Goodloe , soloist 12
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 Hymn 448 (st. 1–3 and 6)
Deus tuorum, militum
The Dismissal Deacon People
Let us bless the Lord Thanks be to God.
Closing Voluntary Epilogue on Dix
William H. Harris (1883 – 1973) Music Notes
While today’s opening hymn, “We Three Kings” is one of the most well-known and poetic Epiphany carols of the season, our other hymns today also merit some attention. This is especially true of our recessional hymn: “O Love How Deep, How Broad how high.” This hymn features an anonymous text written in Latin and published in a fifteenth century manuscript from Karlsruhe Germany. Originally a twenty-threestanza text, English clergyman Benjamin Webb translated and condensed the text into eight stanzas. The text is filled with thematic material, mostly covering the story of Jesus’ life. It begins with his birth, later highlighting his ministry, crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension, just to name a few. The tune, DEUS TUORUM MILITUM also known as GRENOBLE was written in 1753 for the Grenoble Antiphoner. One of the most important and well written French tunes of the 1700’s, it represents the beginning of a transition from older chant-based singing, to metricized hymn singing in the Catholic church of France. ~MRD 13
The Book of Remembrance This week we remember Barbara Puffer Speir. The Beauty of Flowers The flowers on the Cathedral Altar are given to the glory of God in loving memory of Scott Cawley by his family.
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Welcome
TODAY
Sunday, January 9, 2022 Announcements
Welcome • If you are a guest today, we offer a warm welcome to Christ Church! Please complete a virtual welcome card at www.christchurchcathedral.org/welcome so we can get to know you. Feel free to contact the Cathedral offices during the week at 713-2222593 and let the receptionist know you would like to learn more about Christ Church Cathedral. Epiphany Evensong • Christ Church Cathedral invites you to a choral evensong featuring the Cathedral Choir to celebrate the feast of the Epiphany this evening in place of The Well. This special service will begin with an organ recital by organist Thomas Gaynor at 4:15 p.m. To learn more or to watch online, please visit: www. christchurchcathedral.org/epiphanyevensong 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. People, Prayer and Purpose: A History of Mission • What do Cappadocians, Desert Fathers and Mothers, Beguines, Discalced Carmelites, Methodists and Catholic Workers have in common? Canon Zartman leads us on a rollicking romp through the history of mission in the church. Jan. 16 at 10 a,m, in Reynolds Hall. Learn more at: www. christchurchcathedral.org/deanshour How to Bible • Have you ever started to read the Bible but quit somewhere in Numbers? Ever wonder what’s going on in the Sunday readings? This six-week course is an introduction to Scripture. Absolutely no prior knowledge required, and there is nothing that you “should” know. Just come, learn and have fun. Sundays, January 23 through February 20 at 6 p.m. in Sanders Hall. Learn more at: www.christchurchcathedral.org/ howtobible Annual Parish Meeting • The parish meeting takes place each year. It includes the annual financial report of the church, the year-in-review of the parish and the election of new vestry members, officers of the parish, and council delegates. Jan. 23 at 10 a.m. in Reynolds Hall. 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-togive” 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 15
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 and Young Adult Ministry 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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