July 17, 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
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The Sixth Sunday after Pentecost five o’clock in the evening The Rev. Simón Bautista Betances, Canon Missioner for Latino Ministries and Outreach 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 and Irish Tunes The celebrant will offer a welcome, after which the people stand.
Lord, you have always been our home
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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
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The Word of God The people remain standing. The Celebrant begins Celebrant Welcome to this holy place.
Friend and stranger, saint and sinner, all who gather here. Celebrant Come all who hunger, all who thirst for life in all its fullness. Come with hope or hesitation; come with joy or yearning; come. People Generous God and generous Savior, touch us through your Spirit. Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray. People
Stay with us, Lord, since the day is far spent and the night is coming; kindle our hearts on the Way, that we may recognize you in the scriptures, in the breaking of the bread, and in each other. Amen. The people sit.
The First Reading Reader
Colossians 1:15-28
A Reading from the Letter of Paul to the Colossians.
Christ Jesus is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation; for in him all things in heaven and on earth were created, things visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or powers — all things have been created through him and for him. He himself is before all things, and in him all things hold together. He is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, so that he might come to have first place in everything. For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him God was pleased to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, by making peace through the blood of his cross. And you who were once estranged and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds, he has now reconciled in his fleshly body through death, so as to present you holy and blameless and irreproachable before him — provided that you continue securely established and steadfast in the faith, without shifting from the hope promised by the gospel that you heard, which has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven. I, Paul, became a servant of this gospel. I am now rejoicing in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I am completing what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions for the sake of his body, that is, the church. I became its servant according to God’s commission that was given to me for you, to make the word of God fully known, the mystery that has been hidden throughout the ages and generations but has now been revealed to his saints. To them God chose to make known how great among the Gentiles are the riches of the glory 3
of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. It is he whom we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone in all wisdom, so that we may present everyone mature in Christ. 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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English text © Copyright St. Mungo Music, 5 Beech Avenue, Glasgow G41 5BY This music arrangement © Copyright 2005 Kevin Mayhew Ltd. Printed with permission CCL# 11426131; onelicense.net # 726591-A
The Holy Gospel Deacon People
Luke 10:38-42
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. Glory to you, Lord Christ.
As Jesus and his disciples went on their way, Jesus entered a certain village, where a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home. She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to what he was saying. But Martha was distracted by her many tasks; so she came to him and asked, “Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to do all the work by myself? Tell her then to help me.” But the Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and distracted by many things; there is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part, which will not be taken away from her.” Deacon People
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ.
The people sit.
The Reflection
The Rev. Kathy Rock Pfister, Canon Vicar 4
Prayers of the People (The people may stand or kneel for the prayers.) The Leader begins
As evening falls and courage sometimes falters, let us turn our hearts to God in prayer. Silence
We pray for those gathered here and all that lies heavy on our hearts. We pray that you would know our needs even before we recognize them. Grant us those good things for which we dare not, or in our blindness cannot, ask. Silence
We pray for those in positions of leadership in the world, our nation, our state, and our city. Grant them the spirit of wisdom, charity, and justice, that they may promote the well-being of all people. Silence
We pray for the sick, the bereaved, the oppressed, and the homeless, that they may be comforted by your Holy Spirit, who brings light to the darkest places. Silence
We pray for the broken and torn fabric of the earth as it yearns for healing, trusting that you make all things new. Silence
We pray for this and all communities of faith. We pray that you would open the hearts of your faithful to seek your truth and pursue it in love. Silence
We pray that you would disturb us, Lord, when our dreams have come true because we have dreamed too little; when with the abundance of things we possess we have lost our thirst for the water of life. Push back, we pray, the horizons of our hopes, and move us into your future in strength, courage, hope, and love.
The Confession and Absolution Celebrant Let us confess our sins. The People may kneel or stand.
Merciful God, we have sinned in what we have thought and said, in the wrong we have done and in the good we have not done. We have sinned in ignorance; we have sinned in weakness; we have sinned through our own deliberate fault. We are truly sorry. We repent and turn to you. Forgive us, for our Savior Christ’s sake, and renew our lives to the glory of your name. Amen. 5
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.
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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 Great Thanksgiving The people stand.
Celebrant Come, Lord Jesus, be our guest. With friend, with stranger, with young People
and old, be among us tonight. Come close to us that we may come close to you. Strengthen us that we may strengthen one another. Renew us that where we have failed, we may begin again. 6
The People kneel or stand.
In the beginning God made the world. The world flowed from God and God shaped it, filling it with light and life. God knew the world, but we chose not to know God. We turned from God, and though God sought us through patriarchs, matriarchs, and prophets, still we strayed. Our rebellion imperiled the fullness God intends for us, and when the world could bear no more, God sent Jesus, his Son. Among friends, gathered round a table, Jesus took bread, and, having blessed it, he broke the bread and gave it to his disciples saying, “This is my body which is given for you.” In the same way he took wine, and, having given thanks for it, he poured it and gave the cup to his disciples saying, “This cup is the new covenant with God, sealed with my blood. Take this and share it.” Lord Jesus Christ, present with us now, as we do in this place what you did in an upstairs room, breathe your Spirit upon us and upon this bread and wine, that they may be heaven’s food and drink for us, renewing, sustaining, and making us whole, and that we may be your body on earth, loving and caring for the world. Through, with, and for the love of Christ, we share this bread and cup in the unity of your Spirit, Father Almighty. 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 fallen short. Come. It is Christ who invites you to meet him here. 7
All are welcome and encouraged to receive Communion, whatever one’s Christian tradition.
Prayer after Communion (The people may stand or kneel.) Celebrant and People
Eternal Light, shine in our hearts. Eternal Power, be our strength. Eternal Wisdom, guide us as we serve you. Eternal Goodness, you have drawn us to your heart and united us in the Sacrament of Christ’s Body and Blood. Now grant that with all our heart, mind, and strength, we may evermore seek your face in all those we meet in the world. Amen.
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Tune: BLAENWERN by William Penfro Rowlands, arr. Keith Duke ~ Text: Ray Simpson echoing Angela Morgan; text copyright Ray Simpson Music: Copyright G. A. Gabe, Swansea ~ Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. CCL #11426131; onelicense.net # 726591-A
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The Dismissal Celebrant Deep peace of the running wave to you. Deep peace of the flowing air to
People
you. Deep peace of the quiet earth to you. Deep peace of the shining stars to you. Deep peace of the Son of God to you. Deep peace, deep peace. Thanks be to God.
Closing Music English Country Dance Tune (pub. John Playford, 1699) Becky Baxter, Music Coordinator and Harpist for The Well Dr. Kimberly Clark, flautist Sally Keller, cellist The Book of Remembrance This week we remember John Barnett Baird. The Beauty of Flowers The flowers on the Cathedral Altar are given to the glory of God in thanksgiving for the dedication and service of the councils of Christ Church Cathedral.
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Welcome, Sunday, July 17, 2022 TODAY
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 713-222-2593 and let the receptionist know you would like to learn more about Christ Church Cathedral. Download the Cathedral’s New App • Visit the app store for IOS or Android and search for Christ Church Cathedral to download our new app. Get the latest news, The Bulletin, service leaflets, upcoming events, and videos from the Cathedral. Be sure to sign up for push notifications in your areas of interest to receive the latest updates while on campus. Summer Place • The Latino Ministry Council hosts Summer Place next Sunday, July 24, in Reynolds Hall at 10 a.m. Drop in, grab a cup of coffee, and learn about the work our ministries are actively engaged in. We encourage families with children to stop by the tables at the back for some crafts and coloring pages. All are welcome! www.christchurchcathedral.org/summerplace Cathedral Reads To the Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf • This summer our Cathedral Reads program will be centered on a literary journey To the Lighthouse — an extraordinary and experiential novel by Virginia Woolf. Sign up now to attend Lily Briscoe’s Painting Party Thursday, July 21 at 7 p.m. Learn more and see the full schedule at: www.christchurchcathedral.org/cathedralreads Episcopal Night at the Ballpark • Take yourself and your loved ones out to the ballgame July 28. Gather in the Bishop’s Courtyard at 5 p.m. for some of your favorite ballpark treats. After the pre-game fun, the opening pitch will be at 7:10 p.m. Learn how to volunteer and ask about purchasing tickets at the cloister tables between services or purchase tickets online. More info at: www.christchurchcathedral.org/astros Remember the Water of Your Baptism • Come enjoy some time with your family and friends as we wave goodbye to summer 2022 with a celebration and splash! Everyone (the whole church family) is invited to bring a picnic supper to this free event at the Quillian Center (10570 Westpark Dr, Houston, TX 77042) Friday, August 12, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Email questions to Minister for Children & Families, KariAnn Lessner at: kalessner@christchurchcathedral.org. Celebration of Ministry for Barkley and Jill Thompson • The Vestry of the Cathedral would like to invite you to a Celebration of Ministry for the Thompsons on Saturday, August 13. The event is free, but we do need you to RSVP in advance at: www.christchurchcathedral.org/ rsvpthompsoncelebration Children’s Worship Bags • We are so thrilled to supply your little learner with tools for worship. Please help us by returning the bags so we can refresh them for your next visit! 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.
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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 and Young Adult Ministry 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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