Old Scottish Chant
The Lord be with you. People And with thy spirit. Celebrant Let us pray.
Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 18, 2022
The Holy Eucharist: Rite One
Hymn 475 Tysk
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.
The Liturgy is found in The Book of Common Prayer (BCP). Hymns and service music (S) are in The Hymnal 1982.
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Opening Voluntary Soliloquy
Choral Introit Tone VII
Gloria in Excelsis S 204
The Collect of the Day
Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. BCP page 323 People And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
11 a.m.
Celebrant
R. He will give the dominion and pre-eminence unto his people.
The Word of God
Grant us, O Lord, not to mind earthly things, but to love things heavenly; and even now, while we are placed among things that are passing away, to cleave to those that shall abide; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The Collect for Purity and the Summary page 323
The Rev. Simón Bautista Betances, Canon Missioner for Latino Ministries and Outreach Celebrant
David Conte (b. 1955)
V. God in his holy habitation, it is he that maketh us to be of one mind in an house:
Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. People Glory be to thee, O Lord. After the Gospel reading, the Deacon says The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise be to thee, O Christ.
Psalm 79:1 9
The First Reading Jeremiah 8:18-9:1
Help us, O God our Savior, for the glory of your / Name; * deliver us and forgive us our sins, for your / Name’s sake.
The Second Reading 1 Timothy 2:1-7 Hymn 488 Slane
V. Alleluia. Praise the Lord, O my soul, while I live will I praise the Lord. `R. Yea, as long as I have any being, I will sing praises unto my God. Alleluia.
The Holy Gospel Luke 16:1-13
Simplified Anglican chant
O God, the heathen have come into your inheritance; they have profaned your holy / temple; * they have made Jerusalem a heap of / rubble. They have given the bodies of your servants as food for the birds of the / air, * and the flesh of your faithful ones to the beasts of the / field. They have shed their blood like water on every side of Je/rusalem, * and there was no one to / bury them. We have become a reproach to our / neighbors, * an object of scorn and derision to those a/round us. How long will you be angry, O / L ORD?* will your fury blaze like fire for / ever?
Pour out your wrath upon the heathen who have not / known you * and upon the kingdoms that have not called upon your / Name. For they have devoured / Jacob * and made his dwelling a / ruin. Remember not our past sins; let your compassion be swift to / meet us; * for we have been brought very / low. 2nd half of chant
Alleluia Tone II
Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
The Prayers of the People Form III, page 387
Presentation of the 25 Year Barnard Choir Cross to Jim Murdaugh and Gary Smith
Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you. People And with thy spirit.
The Rev. Becky Zartman, Canon Missioner for Evangelism and Formation
At the AnthemOffertory
The Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer II, page 340 Sursum Corda S 112
The People greet one another in the name of the Lord.
William Mathias (1934-1992)
All baptized Christians are welcome and encouraged to receive Holy Communion. Communion is received either kneeling or standing at the altar rail. Receive the Bread in the palm of your hand, and the Wine either by drinking from the Cup or by intinction, touching the Bread to the Wine. Gluten-free Bread is available; ask at the altar rail.
The General Confession page 331
The Holy Communion
Fraction Anthem S 152 Ambrosian chant
Agnus Dei S 158
The Sermon
The Nicene Creed page 326
The Peace
—Julian of Norwich (1342-c.1416)
Offerings of alms and bread and wine are received.
As truly as God is our Father, so just as truly is he our Mother. In our Father, God Almighty, we have our being; in our merciful Mother we are remade and restored. Our fragmented lives are knit together. And by giving and yielding our selves, through grace, to the Holy Spirit we are made whole. It is I, the strength and goodness of Fatherhood. It is I, the wisdom of Motherhood. It is I, the light and grace of holy love. It is I, the Trinity, it is I, the unity. I am the sovereign goodness in all things. It is I who teach you to love. It is I who teach you to desire. It is I who am the reward of all true desiring. All shall be well, and all manner of thing shall be well. Amen.
Sanctus and Benedictus S 114
Healey Willan (1880-1968)
The Eucharistic Prayer continues page 341
Celebrant Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; People Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.
Healey Willan
Richard Shephard (b. 1949)
No thought brings sweeter comfort nigh, than Jesus, Son of God most high.
Readings this Week from the Revised Common Lectionary
At the AnthemAdministration
No word is sung more sweet than this, no sound is heard more full of bliss.
Thou fount of life, thou Light of men!
Closing Voluntary Fanfare William Mathias (1934-1992)
My joy is gone, grief is upon me, my heart is sick. Hark, the cry of my poor people from far and wide in the land: “Is the Lord not in Zion? Is her King not in her?” (“Why have they provoked me to anger with their images, with their foreign idols?”) “The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are not saved.” For the hurt of my poor people I am hurt, I mourn, and dismay has taken hold of me. Is there no balm in Gilead? Is there no physician there? Why then has the health of my poor people not been restored? O that my head were a spring of water, and my eyes a fountain of tears, so that I might weep day and night for the slain of my poor people!
—c. 12th cent.; tr. J. M. Neale, E. Caswall, and R. Palmer Finnian
The Dismissal
Prayer after Communion page 339 The Hymn:Blessing492
Jesu, the hope of souls forlorn, how good to them for sin that mourn!
Jesu! The very thought is sweet; in that dear name all heart joys meet; but O, than honey sweeter far the glimpses of his presence are.
To them that seek thee, O how kind! But what art thou to them that find?
No tongue of mortal can express, no pen can write, the blessedness: He only who hath proved it knows what bliss from love of Jesus flows.
Deacon Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power of the Spirit. People Thanks be to God.
The Old Testament Jeremiah 8:18-9:1
From the best bliss that earth imparts we turn unfilled to thee again.
Jesu, thou joy of loving hearts!
The Epistle 1 Timothy 2:1-7
This week we remember Jennifer Elizabeth Cobb.
Jesus said to the disciples, “There was a rich man who had a manager, and charges were brought to him that this man was squandering his property. So he summoned him and said to him, ‘What is this that I hear about you? Give me an accounting of your management, because you cannot be my manager any longer.’ Then the manager said to himself, ‘What will I do, now that my master is taking the position away from me? I am not strong enough to dig, and I am ashamed to beg. I have decided what to do so that, when I am dismissed as manager, people may welcome me into their homes.’ So, summoning his master’s debtors one by one, he asked the first, ‘How much do you owe my master?’ He answered, ‘A hundred jugs of olive oil.’ He said to him, ‘Take your bill, sit down quickly, and make it fifty.’ Then he asked another, ‘And how much do you owe?’ He replied, ‘A hundred containers of wheat.’ He said to him, ‘Take your bill and make it eighty.’ And his master commended the dishonest manager because he had acted shrewdly; for the children of this age are more shrewd in dealing with their own generation than are the children of light. And I tell you, make friends for yourselves by means of dishonest wealth so that when it is gone, they may welcome you into the eternal homes. Whoever is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much; and whoever is dishonest in a very little is dishonest also in much. If then you have not been faithful with the dishonest wealth, who will entrust to you the true riches? And if you have not been faithful with what belongs to another, who will give you what is your own? No slave can serve two masters; for a slave will either hate the one and love the other, or be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and wealth.”
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The flowers on the Cathedral Altar are given to the glory of God in loving memory of Patrice Schexnayder by her family.
The Book of Remembrance
The Beauty of Flowers
First of all, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, for kings and all who are in high positions, so that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and dignity. This is right and is acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. For there is one God; there is also one mediator between God and humankind, Christ Jesus, himself human, who gave himself a ransom for all — this was attested at the right time. For this I was appointed a herald and an apostle (I am telling the truth, I am not lying), a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.
The Gospel Luke 16:1-13
Neighborhood Gatherings • These intimate evenings are a great opportunity to meet folks from all across the Cathedral in a more relaxed setting. The first event will be Sept. 29. RSVP required (lcantu@christchurchcathedral.org / 713-2222593). Learn more at www.christchurchcathedral.org/neighborhoodgatherings
Search Committee Nominations • The nomination process for the Search Committee closes today. Upon vestry approval of its members, the committee is scheduled to begin meeting in October. Learn more at: www. christchurchcathedral.org/nomination
Vestry Presents: Congregational Input Sessions • Two input sessions will be offered to outline the process of finding a new Dean and to solicit feedback from the congregation. The first will be held in Reynolds Hall today at 3 p.m., and 6 p.m. It is titled Who Are We? Reflecting on the Parish Survey and vision action plan. The second will take place on Oct. 16: Finding the Leader we Seek: Clarifying Gifts for the Future Filled with Hope.
Sunday,WelcomeSeptember18, 2022 Announcements
Processing Unexpected Grief • We invite you to participate in a time of processing, where we practice making space for gratitude and grief, turning to God with open hands and honest hearts in prayer, and finding comfort in the community. Attend in person this evening, Sept. 18 at 6 p.m. or Sept. 19 at 6 p.m. via Zoom.
• 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.
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.
After-Hours Emergency Pastoral Care Line • 713-826-5332
TODAYWelcome
The Anglican Way • 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 this evening at 6 p.m. and are led by Canon Vicar Kathy Pfister. Learn more at: www. christchurchcathedral.org/anglicanway
EMC Dinner • Once again, we’re kicking off another Every Member Canvass in a big way. Follow the yellow brick road to this annual dinner theater event! Sunday, October 2 in Reynolds Hall; doors open at 6 p.m. immediately following The Well service. www.christchurchcathedral.org/emcdinner