The Day of Pentecost: Whitsunday June 5, 2022 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.
Organ Recital quarter past four o’clock in the afternoon
Daryl Robinson, Matthew Dion, organists Applause is an appropriate expression of appreciation and thanksgiving. Pièce héroïque, M. 37
César Franck (1822-1890)
Prelude on Veni Creator Spiritus
Libby Larsen (b. 1950)
Revelations of St. John the Divine for Organ and Tape
Larry King (1932-1990)
Daryl Robinson, organist Veni Creator Spiritus from Esquisses Liturgiques
Dom Paul Benoit (1893-1979)
Nun Bitten wir den Heiligen Geist, BuxWV 208
Dieterich Buxtehude (1637-1707)
Fugue sur le thème du Carillon des Heures de la Cathédrale de Soissons Maurice Duruflé (1902-1986) Matthew Dion, organist Variations on Veni Creator Spiritus for Organ Duet
David Briggs (b.1962)
Daryl Robinson and Matthew Dion, organists Matthew Dion, a native of Somerset, MA, is a Master of Music candidate at the University of Houston’s Moores School of Music where he studies organ with Daryl Robinson. He also serves as a musicology teaching assistant under Dr. Matthew Dirst. Matthew received his Bachelor of Music degree in Organ and a Minor in Music History at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music in Oberlin OH where he studied organ with Dr. Jonathan Moyer, James David Christie, and Arvid Gast. Matthew is a 2019 winner of the Audrey Mollard Scholarship for Organ from the Tuesday Musical Association in Akron OH. He serves as sub-dean for the Southeastern Massachusetts Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. Daryl Robinson has earned international acclaim from critics and audiences alike, being described as an artist with “… a driving muscular poetry underpinned by nimble technique and nuanced sense of style …” (Choir and Organ) and possessing “… flawless technique and rhythmic verve …” (The American Organist). Winner of both First Prize and Audience Prize in the 2012 American Guild of Organists National Competition in Organ Performance, he has since maintained an active career as a recitalist, collaborative artist, church musician, and educator. Mr. Robinson began his teaching career on the faculty of Westminster Choir College and currently serves as Assistant Professor of Organ at the University of Houston’s Moores School of Music.
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Solemn Evensong five o’clock in the afternoon The Rev. Becky Zartman, Canon Missioner for Evangelism and Formation The Choir of Christ Church Cathedral Robert L. Simpson, Canon for Music Daryl Robinson, Cathedral Organist Matthew R. Dion, Organ Scholar Fredy Bonilla, Cantor The People stand as the procession enters the Cathedral.
Opening Procession Evening Sentences
BCP, page 61
Confession The Officiant says to the people
Let us humbly confess our sins unto Almighty God. Officiant and People, all kneeling
Almighty and most merciful Father, we have erred and strayed from thy ways like lost sheep, we have followed too much the devices and desires of our own hearts, we have offended against thy holy laws, we have left undone those things which we ought to have done, and we have done those things which we ought not to have done. But thou, O Lord, have mercy upon us, spare thou those who confess their faults, restore thou those who are penitent, according to thy promises declared unto mankind in Christ Jesus our Lord; and grant, O most merciful Father, for his sake, that we may hereafter live a godly, righteous, and sober life, to the glory of thy holy Name. Amen. 2
The Absolution Preces and Responses
All stand
Hymn 511
Martin Neary (b. 1940) Abbot’s Leigh
Psalm 104:25–35, 37 Sung by Choir, People seated. Chant: Kellow Pye (1812–1901) text found on BCP page 736
First Reading Reader
Acts 2:1–21
A Reading from the Acts of the Apostles.
When the day of Pentecost had come, the disciples were all together in one place. And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability. Now there were devout Jews from every nation under heaven living in Jerusalem. And at this sound the crowd gathered and was bewildered, because each one heard them speaking in the native language of each. Amazed and astonished, they asked, “Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? And how is it that we hear, each of us, in our own native language? Parthians, Medes, Elamites, and residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya belonging to Cyrene, and visitors from Rome, both Jews and proselytes, Cretans and Arabs — in our own languages we hear them speaking about God’s deeds of power.” All were amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, “What does this mean?” But others sneered and said, “They are filled with new wine.” But Peter, standing with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed them, “Men of Judea and all who live in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen to what I say. Indeed, these are not drunk, as you suppose, for it is only nine o’clock in the morning. No, this is what was spoken through the prophet Joel: ‘In the last days it will be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh, and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams. Even upon my slaves, both men and women, in those days I will pour out my Spirit; and they shall prophesy. And I will show portents in the heaven above and signs on the earth below, blood, and fire, and smoky mist. The sun shall be turned to darkness and the moon to blood, before the coming of the Lord’s great and glorious day. Then everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.’” Reader People
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. 3
Magnificat in D
Leo Sowerby (1895–1968) Sung by Choir, People seated.
My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Savior. For he hath regarded the lowliness of his handmaiden. For behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. For he that is mighty hath magnified me, and holy is his Name. And his mercy is on them that fear him throughout all generations. He hath showed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. He hath put down the mighty from their seat, and hath exalted the humble and meek. He hath filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he hath sent empty away. He remembering his mercy hath holpen his servant Israel, as he promised to our forefathers, Abraham and his seed for ever. All stand Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
Second Lesson Reader
John 14:8–17, 25–27
A Reading from the Gospel according to John.
Philip said to Jesus, “Lord, show us the Father, and we will be satisfied.” Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you all this time, Philip, and you still do not know me? Whoever has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, `Show us the Father’? Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me? The words that I say to you I do not speak on my own; but the Father who dwells in me does his works. Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father is in me; but if you do not, then believe me because of the works themselves. Very truly, I tell you, the one who believes in me will also do the works that I do and, in fact, will do greater works than these, because I am going to the Father. I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If in my name you ask me for anything, I will do it. If you love me, you will keep my commandments. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, to be with you forever. This is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, because he abides with you, and he will be in you. I have said these things to you while I am still with you. But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything, and remind you of all that I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid.” Reader People 4
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Nunc Dimittis in D
Leo Sowerby Sung by Choir, People seated.
Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word; for mine eyes have seen thy salvation, which thou hast prepared before the face of all people, to be a light to lighten the Gentiles, and to be the glory of thy people Israel. All stand Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
Apostles’ Creed People and Choir monotone, all standing. I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried. He descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father almighty. From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
The Suffrages
Martin Neary Sung by Choir. The People stand or kneel.
The Lord’s Prayer
Monotoned by Congregation and Choir.
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. 5
And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
Collects and Prayers Greeting At the Offertory, Anthem Festival Te Deum, Op. 32
Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)
We praise thee, O God; we acknowledge thee to be the Lord. All the earth doth worship thee, the Father everlasting. To thee all Angels cry aloud; the Heavens, and all the Powers therein; To thee Cherubim and Seraphim continually do cry, Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of Sabaoth! Heaven and earth are full of the Majesty of thy glory. The glorious company of the Apostles praise thee. The goodly fellowship of the Prophets praise thee. The noble army of Martyrs praise thee. The holy Church throughout all the world doth acknowledge thee; The Father of an infinite Majesty; Thine honourable, true, and only Son; Also the Holy Ghost, the Comforter. Thou art the King of Glory, O Christ. Thou art the everlasting Son of the Father. When thou tookest upon thee to deliver man, thou didst not abhor the Virgin’s womb. When thou hadst overcome the sharpness of death, thou didst open the Kingdom of Heaven to all believers. Thou sittest at the right hand of God, in the glory of the Father. We believe that thou shalt come to be our Judge. We therefore pray thee, help thy servants, whom thou hast redeemed with thy precious blood. Make them to be numbered with thy Saints, in glory everlasting. 6
O Lord, save thy people, and bless thine heritage: Govern them, and lift them up for ever. Day by day we magnify thee; And we worship thy Name ever, world without end. Vouchsafe, O Lord, to keep us this day without sin. O Lord, have mercy upon us, have mercy upon us. O Lord, let thy mercy lighten upon us, as our trust is in thee. O Lord, in thee have I trusted; let me never be confounded. — Nicetas of Remesiana (c.335-415) Michelle Girardot, soprano
The Blessing May God, who has given us, in the lives of his saints, patterns of holy living and victorious dying, strengthen your faith and devotion, and enable you to bear witness to the truth against all adversity. And the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you for ever. Amen.
Hymn 24
St. Clement
Closing Procession You are cordially invited to a reception in Reynolds Hall. After Evensong, the Eucharist will be celebrated in the chancel of the Cathedral. Those who wish to remain for the Eucharist are to come forward into the choir stalls. After the preparation of the altar, the Eucharist will be celebrated continuing on page 361 of the Book of Common Prayer. The Book of Remembrance This week we remember Robert Stanley Pieringer and Patty Parrish Hurt. The Beauty of Flowers The flowers on the Cathedral Altar are given to the glory of God in joyful thanksgiving for the life of Carter Roberts Boyd. Please be advised that our services are Livestreamed 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.
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Sunday, June 5, 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. Cathedral Reads • Join us Sunday, June 12, at 2 p.m. for our first Cathedral Reads event this summer. We’re hosting a special lecture by UCLA scholar Emma Ridder titled “Not Afraid of Virginia Woolf: Reading To the Lighthouse.” The lecture will be online via Zoom. Advance registration is required to attend. Learn more and see the full 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. Summer Shade • Summer Shade is for rising 6th graders through seniors who just graduated. Every Thursday night beginning June 16 we will gather at 6 p.m. for a movie night, activity night, or game night. Registration is required for each event. Additional information at: www.christchurchcathedral.org/summershade Centering Prayer • This group provides fellowship with people who are either developing a centering prayer practice or who may have been practicing for years. Meeting with a group once a week enhances one’s private practice and is encouraged by the late Father Thomas Keating. The group meets Mondays in the Mellinger Room at 11:15 a.m. No experience necessary. Children’s Worship Bags • Please be sure to return worship bags at the end of the service so we can refill them for children to use the following Sunday. 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 “textto-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