5 p.m. The Well leaflet 5/15/22 by Christ Church Cathedral

May 15, 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.

Christ Church Cathedral Houston, Texas

Fifth Sunday of Easter The Holy Eucharist five o’clock in the evening The Rev. Becky Zartman, Canon Missioner for Evangelism and Formation Celebrant The Cathedral is equipped with a hearing loop for assisted listening via telecoil.

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 Irish Tunes The celebrant will offer a welcome, after which the people stand.

Hymn

For the beauty of the Earth

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for the hill and of - fering faith and

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skies, night, bove, given,

of the of the hands a free - ly

birth flower, shore vine,

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our

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hymn

love vale, up hope

which and on and

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lies, light, love, heaven,

earth, hour more thine

and a - round stars moon, and sac - ri - fice earth and joy

for the of the lift - eth to the

from our tree and ev - ery love di -

Christ Christ Christ Christ

grate - ful

our our our our

praise.

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God, God, God, God,

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raise raise raise raise

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hymn hymn hymn hymn

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love, heaven,

grate grate grate grate

Christ Christ

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our our

praise. praise. praise. praise.

Words: Folliot Sandford Pierpoint (1835-1917), alt. ~ Words and music in Public Domain Music: Dix, melody Conrad Kocher (1786-1872); arr. William Henry Monk (1823-1889); harm. The English Hymnal, 1906 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

Revelation 21:1–6

A Reading from the Book of Revelation.

I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. And I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “See, the home of God is among mortals. He will dwell with them as their God; they will be his peoples, and God himself will be with them; he will wipe every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; mourning and crying and pain will be no more, for the first things have passed away.” And the one who was seated on the throne said, “See, I am making all things new.” Also he said, “Write 2

this, for these words are trustworthy and true.” Then he said to me, “It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. To the thirsty I will give water as a gift from the spring of the water of life.” The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Reader People

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

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We will sing the entire hymn twice.

God

œ œ

Lord

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light,

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joy

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peace

the

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foun

peace

joy,

to the

tains,

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lords!

thy

the

mys

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O God of the elements

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end

peace

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joy

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King

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light

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kings,

thy

light

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thy

ú.

ends!

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God

light,

God

to the end

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ries,

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j œ œ œ the

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ends!

Thy

peace

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Words: Carmina Gadelica; Music: Celtic aire Ag Chriost an Sìol (Christ the King Epiphany Light) ~ This music arrangement ©2005 Kevin Mayhew, Ltd. ©2000, 2005 Kevin Mayhew Ltd. ~ Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. CCL #11426131

The Holy Gospel Deacon People

John 13:31–35

The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. Glory to you, Lord Christ.

At the last supper, when Judas had gone out, Jesus said, “Now the Son of Man has been glorified, and God has been glorified in him. If God has been glorified in him, God will also glorify him in himself and will glorify him at once. Little children, I am with you only a little longer. You will look for me; and as I said to the Jews so now I say to you, ‘Where I am going, you cannot come.’ I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” Deacon People

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

The people sit.

The Reflection

The Rev. Bradley Varnell, Canon Missioner for Community Life and Young Adult Ministry

Prayers of the People (The People may remain seated) 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. 4

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. 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 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.

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will, great serv choose ask

mong for lord's chose shall

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as what all fruit that

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my er ants, me: the

you all. your friends. full mind. you all, re - ceive.

I I've I that love

have com have will should

new com - mand, love than this: now more; no I chose you, Fat - her now

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will, friends friends, go will,

that love should to lay your no serv - ant ap - point - ed for my name's

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you should you o I've told bear much one com -

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you. do. say. time. all.'

Text: James Quinn; Music: SUANTRAI Irish trad. melody, arr. Thomas Henry Weaving; Text: © Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd., The Tower Building, 11 York Road, London, SE1 7NX.; Music © by permission Cumann Gaelach na hEaglaise Reprinted by permission, all rights reserved, CCL # 11426131 and OneLicense.net #726591-A

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 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 6

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, come to 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 failed. 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 7

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.

The Blessing Hymn & 44

O God of Every Nation

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Words: William W. Reid, Jr., 1958; alt. 1972 ~ Music: SALLEY GARDENS, Irish trad., arr. John L. Bell music arr. ©WGRG, Iona Community, Glasgow, UK. ~ Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. CCL #114261311; onelicense.net # 726591-A

The Dismissal Celebrant Let us go forth in the name of Christ. Alleluia, alleluia. People Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia.

Closing Music Traditional Irish Tune Becky Baxter, Music Coordinator and Harpist for The Well Dr. Kimberly Clark, flautist Sally Keller, cellist The Book of Remembrance This week we remember Anne Wier Jones. The Beauty of Flowers The flowers on the Cathedral Altar are given to the glory of God in loving memory of their parents Priscilla Rodman Wandel and John Philip Wandel by Gail Wandel Hendryx and Deborah Wandel Francis.

Welcome

Sunday, May 15, 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. CUSE Houston Mission • Our CUSE Houston Mission is from June 8-10 for current 5th-12th graders. The cost is $275 and it includes a trip to Schlitterbahn Water Park. Register by May 31 at: www.christchurchcathedral.org/cuseregister. Cathedral Reads • This summer our Cathedral Reads program will be centered on a literary journey To the Lighthouse — an extraordinary and experiential novel by Virginia Woolf. The Cathedral will offer a selection of events throughout the summer. See the schedule at: www.christchurchcathedral.org/cathedralreads The Roundup • The Roundup is an opportunity to gather together as a church family during the summer for a time of fellowship, intergenerational learning, and fun! For 2022, we will be learning with Walk Thru the Bible: Old Testament. Join us June 17-19 at the Cathedral. It will be open to all ages and completely free. Learn more and register at: www.christchurchcathedral.org/roundup. 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 713-5903338. 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

The Rt. Rev. C. Andrew Doyle, Bishop of Texas The Rt. Rev. Jeff W. Fisher, Bishop Suffragan The Rt. Rev. Kathryn M. 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

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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.

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