5 pm The Well leaflet 9/25/22

September 25, 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

Sixteenth 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.

OpeningTraditionalMusic British and Irish Tunes

The celebrant will offer a welcome, after which the people stand. Hymn 3 ‰ 2. The 1. Come, all Lord you now j jbœ j ser bless vants from of heaven the a œ. j œ j œ j œ Lord, bove Who And work shine and onpray you by with night, ra by diant œ. œ œ day, face; Come The bless Lord the who œ œ œ j œ j œ Lord heaven with and in earth this hasb œ. œ œ œ place; made With Il lift lu ed mine œ. j œ j œ j œ hands you your with hom peace age and œ pay. grace. Come, All You Servants of the Lord

Text: ©1986 Arlo D. Duba ~ Tune: DANBY, Engl. folk melody; Harm. Arthur Hastings, 1981 ~ Presbyterian Hymnal No. 242 Music: Harmonization from Resource Collection of Hymns and Service Music for the Liturgy onelicense.net # 726591-A ©1981, International Committee on English in the Liturgy, Inc.~ All rigts reserved ~ Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. CCL# 11426131

The Word of God

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.

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 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Reader A Reading from the First Letter of Paul to Timothy.

There is great gain in godliness combined with contentment; for we brought nothing into the world, so that we can take nothing out of it; but if we have food and clothing, we will be content with these. But those who want to be rich fall into temptation and are trapped by many senseless and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, and in their eagerness to be rich some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pains. But as for you, man of God, shun all this; pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance, gentleness. Fight the good fight of the faith; take hold of the eternal life, to which you were called and for which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. In the presence of God, who gives life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who in his testimony before Pontius Pilate made the good confession, I charge you to keep the commandment without spot or blame until the manifestation of our Lord Jesus Christ, which he will bring about at the right time-- he who is the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings and Lord of lords. It is he alone who has immortality and dwells in unapproachable light, whom no one has ever seen or can see; to him be honor and eternal dominion. Amen. As for those who in the present age are rich, command them not to be haughty, or to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but rather on God who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.

They are to do good, to be rich in good works, generous, and ready to share, thus storing up for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of the life that really is life.

Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God. The people stand for the hymn and the reading of the Gospel. Hymn will sing the entire hymn twice smooth a guid ing star a bove thou a keen eye be J hind us, this this night and for e -ver.

Celtic Hymn

Be thou a smooth way

The Holy Gospel Luke 16:19-31

Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. People Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Jesus said, “There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, who longed to satisfy his hunger with what fell from the rich man’s table; even the dogs would come and lick his sores. The poor man died and was carried away by the angels to be with Abraham. The rich man also died and was buried. In Hades, where he was being tormented, he looked up and saw Abraham far away with Lazarus by his side. He called out, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue; for I am in agony in these flames.’ But Abraham said, ‘Child, remember that during your lifetime you received your good things, and Lazarus in like manner evil things; but now he is comforted here, and you are in agony. Besides all this, between you and us a great chasm has been fixed, so that

who might want to pass from here to you cannot do so, and no one can cross from there to us.’ He said, ‘Then, father, I beg you to send him to my father’s house — for I have five brothers — that he may warn them, so that they will not also come into this place of torment.’ Abraham replied, ‘They have Moses and the prophets; they should listen to them.’ He said, ‘No, father Abraham; but if someone goes to them from the dead, they will repent.’ He said to him, ‘If they do not listen to Moses and the prophets, neither will they be convinced even if someone rises from the dead.’”

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

The people sit.

The Reflection

The Rev. Becky Zartman, Canon Missioner for Evangelism and Formation

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.

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. Offertory Hymn œ. j œ

Holy Ghost, Dispel Our Sadness

1. Ho 2. From 3. Au 4. Hear, ly the thor oh, Ghost, heights of hear dis which the our œ pel knows new sup our no cre pli sad mea a ca ness; sure, tion, tion, œ œ. j œ pierce as come bless the a with ed clouds gra unc Spi of cious tion rit,

& œ ú na shower and God ture's de with of scend, power. peace! night; œ bring Make Rest come, thou ing our u source down hearts pon of the thy this œ. j œ œ œ joy rich ha con and est bi gre glad trea ta ga ness, sure tion; tion,

& œ. j œ œ œ breathe we with with thy can thy the life, wish, grace full and or our ness œ ú spread God spi of thy can rits thy light. send. shower. grace.

SHIPSTON; English Folk Song; Harm. & Arr. Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958); Collected by Lucy Broadwood (1858-1929) Melody and harm. from Worship II, GIA Pub., ©1975; Music from THE ENGLISH HYMNAL by permission of Oxford University Press Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. CCL #11426131

The Great Thanksgiving

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

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.

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.

The HymnBlessing

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Text: Fred Kaan (1929-2009); KILLIBEGS music William Davies; words & music ©Compilation, The Church Hymnary Trust 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 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.

Becky Baxter, Music Coordinator and Harpist for The Well

Amy Wiggs, flautist Sally Keller, cellist

The Book of Remembrance

This week we remember Dorthyle Nicholl Headrick.

The Beauty of Flowers

The flowers on the Cathedral Altar are given to the glory of God in honor of The Very Rev. Gary D. Jones, Interim Dean of Christ Church Cathedral.

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. Gary Jones, Interim 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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Welcome

Sunday, September 25, 2022 Announcements

™ TODAYWelcome

• 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. Welcome Our Interim Dean • Today we welcome The Very Rev. Gary Jones, our new Interim Dean to Christ Church Cathedral! Dean Jones will be with us over the coming months as we navigate this interim period and begin our search for the next Dean. If you missed the special interview with him this morning, you may watch it online: www.christchurchcathedral.org/ formationhour

™ 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 / 713-222-2593). Learn more at www.christchurchcathedral. org/neighborhoodgatherings

™ Foyer Groups • Foyer Groups - monthly small groups of 7 to 11 members - will gather from October through May for a simple meal and a good time. They have no agenda, no book, and no curriculum. It’s just a chance to meet, connect, and chat. Our Kickoff Potluck Brunch is Saturday, October 1, from 9 to 11 a.m. in Sanders Hall. Sign up online at: www. christchurchcathedral.org/foyers

™ 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. Sign up at: www. christchurchcathedral.org/emcdinner

™ Bible Studies • The Cathedral is offering several Bible studies this Fall. Learn about your options and how to participate at: www.christchurchcathedral.org/biblestudies

™ Tea and Talk • Join the Cathedral Bookstore and friends this evening at Tea and Talk after The Well for conversation and refreshment. Drop in from 5:45–6:30 p.m. in the Bookstore and Latham Lobby.

™ 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 888998-1634, 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