5 p.m. The Well leaflet 3/13/22 by Christ Church Cathedral

March 13, 2022 5 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! We have a socially distanced and masked seating section available. The east transept is reserved for those who choose both to physically distance and wear masks. If you’re sitting in that designated section, you are expected to wear masks and sit socially distanced. For others who wish to mask, we have masks available at all welcome tables. As we continue to navigate the COVID pandemic, Bishop Doyle has instructed that we are not to drink from the common cup at Communion. Intinction (i.e.-dipping the wafer in the chalice) is permitted. It is also acceptable to receive bread but not wine, as each element of Communion contains a full measure of grace.

Christ Church Cathedral Houston, Texas

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

Lighting of Votive Candles Worshipers are encouraged to sit in front of the alms basin. During the opening contemplative music, they are invited to observe prayerful quiet or to come forward to light a votive candle in acknowledgement of a prayer, concern, or in memory of a loved one.

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

Lord, you have always been our home

Hymn &b œ

1. Lord, 2. From 3. At

&b œ

– ery your with

&b œ

be a and

&b œ

you or and

you dust each

have we day's

gen clear your

al ways came, to dawn - ing,

the sand will

hills years sing

the e a fer

ter few you

been dust make

or pass a

œ -

nal hour our

earth as loud

God in life

through for fill

œ œ

tion nal our

ev in us

known; sight days;

were a for

our home re - turn, us glad;

a ter all

er e love

fore thou we

are as of

a the long

made day joy

lone. night. praise.

Text: compilers, Church Hymnary Trust, admin. by Hymns Ancient & Modern Ltd., from Psalm 90, music: ATHCHUINGE, John MacDonald, from Coisir a’ Mhoid-3, 1931, CCLI # 11426131, onelicense.net # 726591-A

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.

God’s Spirit is with us.

People

Celebrant The Lord be with you.

And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray. People

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

Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18

A Reading from the Book of Genesis.

The word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision, “Do not be afraid, Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall be very great.” But Abram said, “O Lord God, what will you give me, for I continue childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?” And Abram said, “You have given me no offspring, and so a slave born in my house is to be my heir.” But the word of the Lord came to him, “This man shall not be your heir; no one but your very own issue shall be your heir.” He brought him outside and said, “Look toward heaven and count the stars, if you are able to count them.” Then he said to him, “So shall your descendants be.” And he believed the Lord; and the Lord reckoned it to him as righteousness. Then he said to him, “I am the Lord who brought you from Ur of the Chaldeans, to give you this land to possess.” But he said, “O Lord God, how am I to know that I shall possess it?” He said to him, “Bring me a heifer three years old, a female goat three years old, a ram three years old, a turtledove, and a young pigeon.” He brought him all these and cut them in two, laying each half over against the other; but he did not cut the birds in two. And when birds of prey came down on the carcasses, Abram drove them away. As the sun was going down, a deep sleep fell upon Abram, and a deep and terrifying darkness descended upon him. When the sun had gone down 2

and it was dark, a smoking fire pot and a flaming torch passed between these pieces. On that day the Lord made a covenant with Abram, saying, “To your descendants I give this land, from the river of Egypt to the great river, the river Euphrates.” Reader People

The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

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

Hymn &b

1. Up 2. O

œ.

from Is -

& b œ œ œ. O the

hear na -

& b œ œ œ. &b

I I

œ and and

wait wait

œ.

more more

j œ œ

the depths ra - el,

j œ œ

depths We Up will from sing thethe entire hymn twice. œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ.

œ œ

I set your

cry to hope on

j œ œ œ œ œ œ

for God for God

God: O lis - ten, Lord, to me; God, whose mer - cy is su - preme:

œ œ œ œ œ œ œ

my voice in tion mourn - ing

with with

all all

j œ œ œ œ œ œ

than watch - men than watch men

for for

œ œ œ.

my heart, my my heart, my

the dawn the dawn

j œ œœœ

œ œ œ.

dis - tress, this its sin God

this for

j œ œ œ œ ú.

j œ œ œ œ œ ú .

hope hope

I'm I'm

ú.

mire of mis - er - ry. sure - ly will re - deem.

is is

œ.

in in

God's God's

j œ œ œ œ

long - ing for long - ing for

the the

word; word;

ú.

Lord. Lord.

Text: Christopher Martin Idle (b. 1938) from Psalm 130, music: MACPHERSON’S RANT, trad. Scottish melody arr. David Iliff, Jubilate Hymns, admin. The Jubilate Group, UK, CCLI # 11426131, onelicense.net # 726591-A

The Holy Gospel Deacon People

Luke 13:31-35 The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Some Pharisees came and said to Jesus, “Get away from here, for Herod wants to kill you.” He said to them, “Go and tell that fox for me, ‘Listen, I am casting out demons and performing cures today and tomorrow, and on the third day I finish my work. Yet today, tomorrow, and the next day I must be on my way, because it is impossible for a prophet to be killed outside of Jerusalem.’ Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to it! How often have I desired to gather your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you were not willing! See, your house is left to you. And I tell you, you will not see me until the time comes when you say, ‘Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.’” Deacon People

The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ. 3

The people sit.

The Reflection

The Rev. Betty Adam, Assisting Priest

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. 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. 4

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 Spirit of God, unseen as the wind REFRAIN & b 43 . œj œ œ

God,

œ.

teach

j œ œ

Spi - rit of

& b ú.

œ.

us the

ú.

Sa - viour's

love.

gave

us the

writ

can - not

live

need - ing

its

need your

ú.

truth, strength,

j œ œ

help

2. With - out

your

help

ten his

way;

word;

œ. through fol

it God's -

low - ing

ú.

the

dove,

j œ œ

œ. show

long, long we

ú. j œ œ

ú.

1. You spoke

ú.

us be - lieve,

gen - tle as

œ.

and

j œ œ

œ.

wind,

ú.

as the

truth

ú.

j œ œ

&b œ

un - seen

VERSES

& b œ.

j œ œ

fail

us the

ú.

œ a our

go, Lord,

ú.

read

still,

need

your

pow'r,

voice

Christ

each

Repeat REFRAIN after each verse.

ú.

heard.

ú.

day.

Tune: SKYE BOAT SONG, Trad. Scottish melody by Annie McLeod, arr. Keith Duke Text ©Copyright 1971 Scripture Union, 207-209, Queensway, Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK2 2EB, UK. This music arrangement ©2005 Kevin Mayhew Ltd. ~ Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. CCL #1142613; onelicense.net 726591-A1

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 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 6

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.

Prayer after Communion (The People kneel or stand.) 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. 7

The Blessing

When Evening Comes

Hymn

4 &b 4 œ

1. When

&b œ

2. Give

œ œ œ of

all

source

all

that

&b œ

com - fort Son

&b œ

tect

who

glo - ry

& b ú.

night, send.

&b œ

which died

œ œ œ

v'ning

comes

the

glo

mak

ú.

things. is.

œ œ your

now blest

that Give

we glo

may - ry

rule

will

rise to

truth nev

all

and

once our

œ -

you, who

peace

and

the

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ways

ú.

brings.

Pro

his.

Give

through - out

the

they

more tri -

with une

œ œ

earth

Christ God

ú.

and

light.

end.

The Dismissal Celebrant Let us bless the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

Closing Music Traditional Scottish Tune The plate offering today will be donated to Episcopal Relief and Development and designated for humanitarian aid to the people of Ukraine. 8

that

KINGSFOLD; Harm. & Arr. Ralph Vaughan Williams, 1872-1958 ~ Melody collected by Lucy Broadwood, (1858-1929) Worship II, GIA Pub. ©1975; Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. CCL #11426131; onelicense.net 726591-A

People

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all

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our

glo

whom

dan - gers Spir - it

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Give

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seek

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might

turn

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that

who whose

Becky Baxter, Music Coordinator and Harpist for The Well Dr. Kimberly Clark, flautist Sally Keller, cellist The Book of Remembrance This week we remember Fred Cunningham Alter. The Beauty of Flowers The flowers on the Cathedral Altar are given to the glory of God in loving memory of Stephen and Judy Drury; Lisa, Patricia, and John Jewett; and Lynn Allen by their families. The flowers in Golding Chapel and in the Cathedral are given to the glory of God in prayerful support for peace and the people of Ukraine.

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 Robert L. Simpson, Canon for Music Daryl Robinson, Cathedral Organist Matthew R. Dion, Organ Scholar Lucy Chambers, Bookstore Manager

1117 Texas Avenue • Houston, Texas 77002 • 713-222-2593 christchurchcathedral.org Portions of this service are adapted from the Iona Community Worship Book and the Prayer Books of the Church of Ireland, the Anglican Church of New Zealand, and the Northumbrian Community. 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, March 13, 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. Special Offering • The plate offering today will be donated to Episcopal Relief and Development and designated for humanitarian aid to the people of Ukraine. Loving the World God Made • The Rev. Kathy Pfister, The Rev. Betty Adam and Parishioner Alan Jackson discuss the morning Dean’s Hour presentation and present material from both Science and the Christian tradition that invite a relationship of wonder and compassion toward the whole creation. Sunday evenings through April 3, 6:15-7:30 p.m., Sanders Hall. The People and Pain of Ukraine • The Rev. Canon Becky Zartman will host a conversation with parishioners this evening titled The People and Pain of Ukraine: A Discussion, beginning at 6:15 p.m. Easter Lilies • Easter lilies are a long-standing tradition at Christ Church Cathedral. These flowers can be given in memory, honor, or thanksgiving this Easter. Orders received by the evening of March 14 will be listed in the Easter dedications booklet. Send questions to Lisa Viktorin: lviktorin@christchurchcathedral.org. Learn more at www.christchurchcathedral.org/easterlilies Beekeeping and Beecaring in Houston • Bee2Bee Honey Collective will visit the Cathedral for a fun, intergenerational and interactive learning experience on Thursday, March 17 at 6:30 p.m. in the Bishop’s Courtyard. Learn more at www.christchurchcathedral.org/lent Robert C. Stuart Lenten Series • Author, preacher, teacher and a member of Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church’s staff, Jerusalem Greer comes to speak to us about her spiritual explorations of contemplative practices. Her presentation will be Sunday, March 13, at 10 a.m. in Reynolds Hall. Learn more at www.christchurchcathedral.org/lent Middle School Lock-In • Cruise away on the Treehouse Fellowship! Join us for fun-filled lock-in that includes a cathedral scavenger hunt, glow sticks dance party, and more! This cruise adventure is for cathedral middle schoolers and friends. April 1-2, 6:30 p.m. to 10 a.m. Contact Minister for youth Marcia Quintanilla at mquintanilla@christchurchcathedral.org for more information. 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