5 pm The Well leaflet 9/4/22 by Christ Church Cathedral

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

September 4, 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.

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

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.

The Rev. Kathy Rock Pfister, Canon Vicar Celebrant

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OpeningTraditionalMusic Scottish and Irish Tunes

Lighting of Votive Candles

The Word of God

OLD YEAVERING; music © N. Tredinnick; text © Mrs. B. Perry; Irish Presbyterian Hymnbook

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Regular 24pt

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The people remain standing. The Celebrant begins Celebrant Welcome to this holy place. People 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. 1

The Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost five o’clock in the evening

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 Philemon 1-21 Reader A Reading from the Letter of Paul to Philemon. Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our dear friend and co-worker, to Apphia our sister, to Archippus our fellow soldier, and to the church in your house: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. When I remember you in my prayers, I always thank my God because I hear of your love for all the saints and your faith toward the Lord Jesus. I pray that the sharing of your faith may become effective when you perceive all the good that we may do for Christ. I have indeed received much joy and encouragement from your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, my brother. For this reason, though I am bold enough in Christ to command you to do your duty, yet I would rather appeal to you on the basis of love-- and I, Paul, do this as an old man, and now also as a prisoner of Christ Jesus. I am appealing to you for my child, Onesimus, whose father I have become during my imprisonment. Formerly he was useless to you, but now he is indeed useful both to you and to me. I am sending him, that is, my own heart, back to you. I wanted to keep him with me, so that he might be of service to me in your place during my imprisonment for the gospel; but I preferred to do nothing without your consent, in order that your good deed might be voluntary and not something forced. Perhaps this is the reason he was separated from you for a while, so that you might have him back forever, no longer as a slave but more than a slave, a beloved brother-- especially to me but how much more to you, both in the flesh and in the Lord. So if you consider me your partner, welcome him as you would welcome me. If he has wronged you in any way, or owes you anything, charge that to my account. I, Paul, am writing this with my own hand: I will repay it. I say nothing about your owing me even your own self. Yes, brother, let me have this benefit from you in the Lord! Refresh my heart in Christ. Confident of your obedience, I am writing to you, knowing that you will do even more than I say. Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God. The people stand for the hymn and the reading of the Gospel.

Hymn3 & # # 4 4 œ. j œ œ œ In the place of w fear; œ œ œ œ œ. j œ God's strength to up & # # œ .ú hold me. œ. j œ œ œ In the place of œ œ .ú emp ti ness; & # # œ œ œ œ œ. j œ God's wis dom there to œ .ú guide me. œ. j œ œ œ œ In the place of con -& # # œ .ú fu sion; œ œ œ œ œ. j œ God's eye for my œ .ú see ing. & # # œ. j œ œ œ In the place of œ .ú dis cord; œ œ œ œ œ. j œ God's ear for my & # # œ .ú hear ing. œ. j œ œ œ In the place of w froth; & # # œ œ œ œ œ. j œ God's word for my œ ú œ speak ing to œ œ œ. J œ save me from dis & # # œ ú œ trac tions that œ œ œ œ œ. j œ harm my soul or œ .ú bo dy.

The Holy Gospel Luke 14:25-33 Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. People Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Otherwise, when he has laid a foundation and is not able to finish, all who see it will begin to ridicule him, saying, `This fellow began to build and was not able to finish.’

In the place of fear

Now large crowds were traveling with Jesus; and he turned and said to them, “Whoever comes to me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and even life itself, cannot be my disciple. Whoever does not carry the cross and follow me cannot be my disciple. For which of you, intending to build a tower, does not first sit down and estimate the cost, to see whether he has enough to complete it?

Or what king, going out to wage war against another king, will not sit down first and

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.

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.

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.

As evening falls and courage sometimes falters, let us turn our hearts to God in prayer.

Silence

The Rev. Becky Zartman, Canon Missioner for Evangelism and Formation Prayers of the People (The people may stand or kneel for the prayers.)

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.

We pray for the broken and torn fabric of the earth as it yearns for healing, trusting that you make all things new.

The Leader begins

consider whether he is able with ten thousand to oppose the one who comes against him with twenty thousand? If he cannot, then, while the other is still far away, he sends a delegation and asks for the terms of peace. So therefore, none of you can become my disciple if you do not give up all your possessions.”

The people sit. The Reflection

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

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

Confession and Absolution

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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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

The people may be seated for the offertory hymn.

The Great Thanksgiving

The Holy Communion

People 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.

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Come, Lord Jesus, be our guest. With friend, with stranger, with young and old, be among us tonight.

The People kneel or stand. 6

The people Celebrantstand.

Celebrant Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; People Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.

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.

The Invitation to Communion

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

Prayer after Communion (The people may stand or kneel.)

Celebrant and People

Celebrant Deep peace of the running wave to you. Deep peace of the flowing air to 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. People Thanks be to God. 8

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 HymnBlessing & 4 3 œ œ 1. Joy 2. In 3, You ous the who œ œ œ œ light stars made of that the heav grace heav 'nly the en's œ œ œ œ glo dark splen ry, ness, dor, Lov In Ev ing the 'ry œ œ œ œ glow blaz danc of ing ing God's sun star own of of ú face, dawn, night, & œ œ You In Make who the us œ. j œ œ œ sing light shine cre of with a peace gen tion's and tle œ œ œ œ sto wis jus ry, dom, tice, Shine We Let on can us œ œ œ œ ev hear each 'ry your re land qui ﬂect and et your ú race. song. light, & œ œ Now Love Might as that y œ. j œ œ œ eve ﬁlls God ning the of falls night all a with cre œ œ œ œ round won a us, der, tion, We Love Gen shall that tle œ. j œ œ œ raise warms Christ our the who songs wea lights to ry our ú you, soul, way, & œ œ God Love Lov of that ing œ œ œ œ day bursts Spir break, all it God chains of of a sal œ œ œ œ shad sun va ows, der, tion, Come Set Lead and us us œ œ œ œ light free on our and to hearts make end a us less ú new. whole. day. Joyous Light of Heavenly Glory

The Dismissal

The Book of Remembrance

This week we remember Emily Scott Shepherd. The Beauty of Flowers

Closing Dance Tune by Henry Purcell, (published by John Playford, 1690)

The flowers on the Cathedral Altar are given to the glory of God in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Catherine and Keith Frazier’s wedding vows taken at this very altar.

Sally Keller, cellist

Becky Baxter, Music Coordinator and Harpist for The Well Dr. Kimberly Clark, flautist

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Search Committee Nominations

• This evening class is intended for those who wish to deepen their understanding of the Church, its faith, and its mission. Those new to the congregation and adults seeking to be baptized, confirmed, or received, are especially encouraged to attend. Classes begin September 18 and are led by Canon Vicar Kathy Pfister. Learn more at: www. christchurchcathedral.org/anglicanway

Yard Sale • The Latino Ministry Council and the Mission Outreach Council work together to host a yard sale to help low-income students with the expenses of starting college. It is planned for October 1, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. We will accept donations beginning September 4 through September 28. Contact Sylvia Garcia at sgarcia@christchurchcathedral.org or 713-590-3329.

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. 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

Sunday,WelcomeSeptember 4, 2022

• 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

Blood Drive • Christ Church Cathedral is hosting a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 18 in Sanders Hall. You must reserve a time to donate in advance. Sign up in advance for a time to donate at: www.christchurchcathedral.org/blooddrive

• The nomination process for the Search Committee is open. Nominations will be accepted through Sunday, September 18. Upon vestry approval of its members, the committee is scheduled to begin meeting in October. Learn more at: www.christchurchcathedral.org/nomination

TODAYWelcome

The Anglican Way

Bible Studies • The Cathedral will offer several Bible studies this fall beginning September 13. Learn about your options and how to participate at: www.christchurchcathedral.org/ biblestudies

• 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.

Announcements

Rally Against Hunger

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.

The Rt. Rev. Hector Monterroso, Assistant Bishop

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.

The Rt. Rev. Kathryn M. Ryan, Bishop Suffragan

The Rt. Rev. Jeff W. Fisher, Bishop Suffragan

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The Rt. Rev. C. Andrew Doyle, Bishop of Texas

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The Rev. Kathy Rock Pfister, Canon Vicar

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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