Third Sunday after the Epiphany January 23, 2022 11 a.m. We welcome you to Christ Church Cathedral. Since 1839, this Christian community has gathered for worship. 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 Cathedral is equipped with a hearing loop for assisted listening via telecoil.
The Holy Eucharist: Rite One The Rev. Kathy Rock Pfister, Canon Vicar Celebrant The Liturgy is found in The Book of Common Prayer (BCP). Hymns and service music (S) are in The Hymnal 1982.
Opening Voluntary
Rhapsody, Op. 17, No.3
Herbert Howells (1892-1983)
Choral Introit
Tone VII
V. All ye angels of God, fall down, and worship before him: R. Syon heard, and was exceeding joyful, and the daughters of Juda were glad.
Hymn 390
Lobe den Herren
The Word of God Celebrant People
Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. BCP page 323 And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
The Collect for Purity and the Summary Gloria in Excelsis
page 323
Mass in the Dorian Mode Barrie Cabena b.1933
The Collect of the Day Celebrant People Celebrant
The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit. Let us pray.
Give us grace, O Lord, to answer readily the call of our Savior Jesus Christ and proclaim to all people the Good News of his salvation, that we and the whole world may perceive the glory of his marvelous works; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The First Reading Reader People
Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Psalm 19
Simplified Anglican chant
The heavens declare the glory of / God, * and the firmament shows his / handiwork. One day tells its tale to an/other, * and one night imparts knowledge to an/other. Although they have no words or / language, * and their voices are not / heard, Their sound has gone out into all / lands, * and their message to the ends of the / world. In the deep has he set a pavilion for the / sun; * it comes forth like a bridegroom out of his chamber; it rejoices like a champion to run its / course. It goes forth from the uttermost edge of the heavens and runs about to the end of it a/gain; * nothing is hidden from its burning / heat. The law of the LORD is perfect and revives the / soul; * the testimony of the LORD is sure and gives wisdom to the / innocent. The statutes of the LORD are just and rejoice the / heart; * the commandment of the LORD is clear and gives light to the / eyes. The fear of the LORD is clean and endures for / ever; * the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous alto/gether. More to be desired are they than gold, more than much fine / gold, * sweeter far than honey, than honey in the / comb. By them also is your servant en / lightened, * and in keeping them there is great re/ward. Who can tell how often he of/fends? * cleanse me from my secret / faults. Above all, keep your servant from presumptuous sins; let them not get dominion / over me; * then shall I be whole and sound, and innocent of a great of/fense. Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your / sight, * O LORD, my strength and my re/deemer.
The Second Reading
1 Corinthians 12:12-31a
Hymn 530
Gott sie Dank
Alleluia
Tone
V. Alleluia. The Lord has anointed me to preach good news to the poor; R. and to set at liberty those who are oppressed. Alleluia.
The Holy Gospel
Luke 4:14-21
Deacon People
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. Glory be to thee, O Lord.
After the Gospel reading, the Deacon says
People
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise be to thee, O Christ.
The Sermon
The Rev. Bradley Varnell, Canon Missioner
The Nicene Creed
page 326
The Prayers of the People
Form VI, page 392
The Peace Celebrant People
The peace of the Lord be always with you. And with thy spirit.
The People greet one another in the name of the Lord.
The Holy Communion Offerings of alms and bread and wine are received.
At the Offertory Anthem
Edward Elgar (1857-1934)
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor: he hath sent me to heal the broken hearted, to preach deliverance to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to preach the acceptable year of the Lord; to give unto them that mourn a garland for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he might be glorified. For as the earth bringeth forth her bud, and as the garden causeth the things that are sown in it to spring forth; so the Lord God will cause righteousness and praise to spring forth before all the nations. — Luke 4:18-19, Isaiah 61:3, 11
The Great Thanksgiving
Eucharistic Prayer II, page 340
Sursum Corda S 112 Sanctus and Benedictus Mass in the Dorian Mode
Barrie Cabena
The Eucharistic Prayer continues Fraction Anthem S 152 Celebrant People
page 341 Ambrosian chant
Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.
Agnus Dei
Mass in the Dorian Mode
Barrie Cabena
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.
At the Administration Anthem
Edward Elgar
Ave verum corpus, natum Ex Maria Virgine, Vere passum, immolatum In cruce pro homine. Cujus latus perforatum Vero fluxit sanguine; Esto nobis praegustatum, Mortis in examine. O clemens, O pie, O dulcis Jesu, Fili Mariae. Hail, true Body born of the Virgin Mary, who has truly suffered, was sacrificed on the cross for mortals. Whose side was pierced, whence flowed water and blood: be for us a foretaste (of heaven) during our final examining. O compassionate, O pure, O sweet Jesus, Son of Mary. — attributed to Pope Innocent VI (1282/95-1362)
Prayer after Communion
page 339
The Blessing Hymn 539
Tidings
The Dismissal Celebrant People
Let us bless the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Closing Voluntary
Epilogue from The Hovingham Sketches
Herbert Howells (1892-1983)
Readings this Week from the Revised Common Lectionary The Old Testament
Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10
All the people of Israel gathered together into the square before the Water Gate. They told the scribe Ezra to bring the book of the law of Moses, which the Lord had given to Israel. Accordingly, the priest Ezra brought the law before the assembly, both men and women and all who could hear with understanding. This was on the first day of the seventh month. He read from it facing the square before the Water Gate from early morning until midday, in the presence of the men and the women and those who could understand; and the ears of all the people were attentive to the book of the law. And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people, for he was standing above all the people; and when he opened it, all the people stood up. Then Ezra blessed the Lord, the great God, and all the people answered, “Amen, Amen,” lifting up their hands. Then they bowed their heads and worshiped the Lord with their faces to the ground. So they read from the book, from the law of God, with interpretation. They gave the sense, so that the people understood the reading. And Nehemiah, who was the governor, and Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites who taught the people said to all the people, “This day is holy to the Lord your God; do not mourn or weep.” For all the people wept when they heard the words of the law. Then he said to them, “Go your way, eat the fat and drink sweet wine and send portions of them to those for whom nothing is prepared, for this day is holy to our Lord; and do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”
The Epistle
1 Corinthians 12:12-31a
Just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ. For in the one Spirit we were all baptized into one body--Jews or Greeks, slaves or free--and we were all made to drink of one Spirit. Indeed, the body does not consist of one member but of many. If the foot would say, “Because I am not a hand, I do not belong to the body,” that would not make it any less a part of the body. And if the ear would say, “Because I am not an eye, I do not belong to the body,” that would not make it any less a part of the body. If the whole body were an eye, where would the hearing be? If the whole body were hearing, where would the sense of smell be? But as it is, God arranged the members in the body, each one of them, as he chose. If all were a single member, where would the body be? As it is, there are many members, yet one body. The eye cannot say to the hand, “I have no need of you,” nor again the head to the feet, “I have no need of you.” On the contrary, the members of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable, and those members of the body that we think less honorable we clothe with greater honor, and our less respectable members are treated with greater respect; whereas our more respectable members do not need this. But God has so arranged the body, giving the greater honor to the inferior member, that there may be no dissension within the body, but the members may have the same care for one another. If one member suffers, all suffer together with it; if one member is honored, all rejoice together with it. Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it. And God has appointed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers; then deeds of power, then gifts of healing, forms of assistance, forms of leadership, various kinds of tongues. Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles? Do all possess gifts of healing? Do all speak in tongues? Do all interpret? But strive for the greater gifts.
The Gospel
Luke 4:14-21
Jesus, filled with the power of the Spirit, returned to Galilee, and a report about him spread through all the surrounding country. He began to teach in their synagogues and was praised by everyone. When he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, he went to the synagogue on the sabbath day, as was his custom. He stood up to read, and the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was given to him. He unrolled the scroll and found the place where it was written: “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.” And he rolled up the scroll, gave it back to the attendant, and sat down. The eyes of all in the synagogue were fixed on him. Then he began to say to them, “Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.” The Book of Remembrance This week we remember Ashmore Clark Johnson Jr. The Beauty of Flowers The flowers on the Cathedral Altar are given to the glory of God in loving memory of her parents Mary John and Ralph Spence by Judy Tate. Please be advised that our services are Livesteamed to Vimeo and Facebook. Your participation in the service serves as your consent to the broadcast of your image and voice and to the broadcast of the image and voice of your participating minor children. Pursuant to Section 30.06, Penal Code (trespass by license holder with a concealed handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not enter this property with a concealed handgun. Pursuant to Section 30.07, Penal Code (trespass by license holder with an openly carried handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not enter this property with a handgun that is carried openly.
Welcome
Sunday, January 23, 2022 Announcements TODAY 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 713-222-2593 and let the receptionist know you would like to learn more about Christ Church Cathedral. How to Bible • Have you ever started to read the Bible but quit somewhere in Numbers? 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, Jan. 23 through Feb. 20 at 6 p.m. in Sanders Hall. Learn more at: www.christchurchcathedral.org/howtobible Dean’s Hour • During the Holy Triduum from Good Friday through Easter, something happened, and humanity’s relationship with God was transformed. But what exactly was it? For two thousand years theologians have debated the Atonement. Dean Thompson will lead us through the arguments and options, as we consider the efficacy of Jesus’ “amazing grace.” This three-part Epiphany series begins Jan. 30 at 10 a.m. in Reynolds Hall. Learn more at: www.christchurchcathedral.org/deanshour Cathedral 101 • Are you new to the Cathedral community, or perhaps just feel new after a prolonged time away? Cathedral 101 is a practical orientation to life at the Cathedral. We will cover the basics of Episcopal worship and explore ways to make meaningful connections and foster a sense of belonging. Jan. 30 at 10 a.m. in Mellinger and 12:15 p.m. in Jeffers. Learn more at: www. christchurchcathedral.org/cathedral101 Bible Studies • An array of Bible studies are available. Learn about your options and how to participate at: www.christchurchcathedral.org/biblestudies Dean’s Book Club • A different book is discussed the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend and join the discussion. February 2 we will discuss The March of Folly, by Barbara Tuchman. Learn more at: www.christchurchcathedral.org/bookclub 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. 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. For more information about these and other events at the Cathedral, visit www.christchurchcathedral.org/events. After-Hours Emergency Pastoral Care Line • 713-826-5332