July 24, 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
The Seventh Sunday after Pentecost five o’clock in the evening The Rev. Bradley Varnell, Canon Missioner for Community Life and Young Adult Ministry 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.
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Words: Jan Struther (1901-1953); Music: Slane, Irish ballad melody; adapt. The Church Hymnary, 1927; harm. Hymnal 1982. Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. CCL #11426131; OneLicense.net # 726591-A.
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
Hosea 1:2-10
A Reading from the Book of Hosea.
When the Lord first spoke through Hosea, the Lord said to Hosea, “Go, take for yourself a wife of whoredom and have children of whoredom, for the land commits great whoredom by forsaking the Lord.” So he went and took Gomer daughter of Diblaim, and she conceived and bore him a son. And the Lord said to him, “Name him Jezreel; for in a little while I will punish the house of Jehu for the blood of Jezreel, and I will put an end to the kingdom of the house of Israel. On that day I will break the bow of Israel in the valley of Jezreel.” She conceived again and bore a daughter. Then the Lord said to him, “Name her Lo-ruhamah, for I will no longer have pity on the house of Israel or forgive them. But I will have pity on the house of Judah, and I will save them by the Lord their God; I will not save them by bow, or by sword, or by war, or by horses, 2
or by horsemen.” When she had weaned Lo-ruhamah, she conceived and bore a son. Then the Lord said, “Name him Lo-ammi, for you are not my people and I am not your God.” Yet the number of the people of Israel shall be like the sand of the sea, which can be neither measured nor numbered; and in the place where it was said to them, “You are not my people,” it shall be said to them, “Children of the living God.” 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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The cantor will sing the hymn once, and the congregation will join in singing the hymn two more times.
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Text: Mary Louise Bringle, 2002; © 2002 GIA Publications, Inc. ~ Music: Thomas Pavlechko, 2002; © 2002 Selah Publishing Co., Inc. Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. CCL # 11426131; OneLicense.net # 726591-A
The Holy Gospel Deacon People
Luke 11:1-13
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Jesus was praying in a certain place, and after he had finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.” He said to them, “When you pray, say: Father, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. Give us each day our daily bread. And forgive us our sins, for we ourselves forgive everyone indebted to us. And do not bring us to the time of trial.” And he said to them, “Suppose one of you has a friend, and you go to him at midnight and say to him, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves of bread; for a friend of mine has arrived, and I have nothing to set before him.’ And he answers from within, ‘Do not bother me; the door has already been locked, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot get up and give you anything.’ I tell you, even though he will not get up and give him anything because he is his friend, at least because of his persistence he will get up and give him whatever he needs. So I say to you, Ask, and it will be given you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you. For everyone who asks receives, and everyone who searches finds, and for everyone who knocks, the door will be opened. Is there anyone among you who, 3
if your child asks for a fish, will give a snake instead of a fish? Or if the child asks for an egg, will give a scorpion? If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!” Deacon People
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ.
The people sit.
The Reflection
The Very Rev. Barkley S. Thompson, Dean
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. 4
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. 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.
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The Holy Communion The people may be seated for the offertory hymn.
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Text: Charles Kingsley (1819-1875), alt. ~ Music: ARNOLD, Samuel Arnold, 1740-1802 ~ Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. CCL # 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.
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 6
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. 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
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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.
The Blessing
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SCOTTISH AIR ~ Lyrics: Henry Hallam Tweedy, 1929 ~ Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. CCL # 11426131; onelicense.net # 726591-A
The Dismissal Celebrant Deep peace of the running wave to you. Deep peace of the flowing air to
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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 Traditional Irish Tune 8
Becky Baxter, Music Coordinator and Harpist for The Well Brian Briones, flautist Sally Keller, cellist The Book of Remembrance This week we remember Khleber Van Zandt Attwell Jr. The Beauty of Flowers The flowers on the Cathedral Altar are given to the glory of God in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Melissa and John Standish.
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Welcome
Sunday, July 24, 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. 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. You may also download the app by texting: CCCATHEDRAL APP to 77977. 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. Cathedral Reads Discussion • Join Canon Becky Zartman for a discussion about Virginia Woolf ’s To the Lighthouse in a special Cathedral-wide conversation. Sunday, August 7 at 10 a.m. in Reynolds Hall. More info at: www.christchurchcathedral.org/cathedralreads 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 Friday, August 12, at 6:30 p.m. Send 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 Love Offering • It is customary to provide a love offering for a departing Dean, and if you wish to express your appreciation for Dean Thompson’s ministry you may donate through the church website at www.christchurchcathedral.org/ deanloveoffering or send a check payable to Christ Church Cathedral marked as “Barkley Thompson Love Offering.” Rally Against Hunger • On Sunday, September 11, the Cathedral will Rally Against Hunger as we gather to pack 100,000 meals for our neighbors across the globe. We need everyone’s participation and there are special volunteer opportunities for those who would like to help lead this effort. Sign up now at: www.christchurchcathedral.org/rallyagainsthunger 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
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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