5 pm The Well leaflet 11/27/22

November 27, 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 south transept (to the right) 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

First Sunday of Advent The Holy Eucharist

five o’clock in the evening

The Rev. Bradley Varnell, Canon Missioner for Community Life and Young Adult Ministry Celebrant

The Cathedral is equipped with a hearing loop for assisted listening via telecoil.

Lighting of Votive Candles

Worshipers are encouraged to sit in front of the alms basin. During the opening contemplative music, you 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

At the sound of the bell, please stand.

Poem for Advent

If we fill our lives with things, and again with things,

I f we must fill every moment of our lives with action, when will we have the time

To make the long, slow journey across the desert as did the Magi?

Or sit and watch the stars as did the Shepherds?

Or brood over the coming of the child as did Mary?

For each of us, there is a desert to travel, a star to discover, and a being within ourselves to bring to life.

Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus

1. Come, 2. Born Thou Thy

& b ú œ

Born Born to a

& b ú œ From Born our to

. œ j œ œ long peo ex ple

ú œ set child Thy and

. œ j œ œ fears reign and in

ú œ pect to ed de

œ œ œ peo yet ple a

ú œ sins us re for

œ œ œ Je liv sus, er,

. ú free; King,

œ œ œ lease ev us; er, & b ú œ Let Now us Thy

ú œ find gra our cious

& b ú œ

œ œ œ rest king in dom

. ú Thee. bring.

Is By rael's Thine

œ œ œ strength own and e

œ œ œ all all the our

ú œ con ter so nal

œ œ œ la Spir tion, it & b ú œ Hope Rule of in

œ œ œ earth hearts Thou a

. ú art; lone; & b œ œ œ Dear By de Thine

œ œ œ sire all of suf

œ œ œ ev to ery Thy

œ œ œ ev fi ery cient

œ œ œ œ œ na mer tion, it & b ú œ Joy Raise of us

ú œ long glo ing rious

Tune: HYFRYDOL; Presbyterian Hymnal No. 2 ~ music & lyrics public domain lyrics Charles Wesley, 1744 ~ music Rowland Hugh Pritchard, 1831. onelicense.net # 726591-A

. ú heart. throne.

Celebrant The Lord be with you.

People And also with you.

Celebrant Let us pray.

Lord Jesus, stay with us, for evening is at hand and the day is past; be our companion in the way, kindle our hearts, and awaken hope, that we may know you as you are revealed in Scripture and the breaking of bread. Grant this for the sake of your love. Amen. The people sit.

The First Reading Romans 13:11–14

Reader A Reading from the Letter of Paul to the Romans.

You know what time it is, how it is now the moment for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we became believers; the night is far gone, the day is near. Let us then lay aside the works of darkness and put on the armor of light; let us live honorably as in the day, not in reveling and drunkenness, not in debauchery and licentiousness, not in quarreling and jealousy. Instead, put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires.

Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God. The people stand for the hymn and the reading of the Gospel. Hymn

Christ As a Light

We will sing the entire hymn twice.

harm;

this night draw

guard ing our

Christ in the

Christ in the

Christ in the

dawn.

gry,

worn.

Christ in the

ly,

Christ in the œ ú hun gry,

Christ in the

œ œ Œ sleep less

œ . œ j œ Christ in the . ú worn. & œ . œ j œ

Christ as a

Christ as a

ú œ light il

œ . œ j œ lu mine and œ ú guide them, & œ . œ j œ

ú œ œ shield pro

œ œ œ tect them from . ú harm.

text by Ray Simpson from Celtic Hymn Book #27 ~ music by Becky Baxter 11 July 2019, paraphrase of the Scottish tune "Crodh-Laoigh Nam Bodach" (The Old Man's Calf) from a 19th Century MS collection ~ Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. CCL # 11426131

The Holy Gospel Matthew 24:36–44

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

Jesus said to the disciples, “But about that day and hour no one knows, neither the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. For as the days of Noah were, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. For as in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day Noah entered the ark, and they knew nothing until the flood came and swept them all away, so too will be the coming of the Son of Man. Then two will be in the field; one will be taken and one will be left. Two women will be grinding meal together; one will be taken and one will be left. Keep awake therefore, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming. But understand this: if the owner of the house had known in what part of the night the thief was coming, he would have stayed awake and would not have let his house be broken into. Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an unexpected hour.”

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

The people sit.

The Reflection

The Very Rev. Gary Jones, Interim Dean Prayers of the People  (The People may remain seated)

The Leader begins Pray for this fragile earth, our island home. Pray that we would be its good stewards and it would withstand our abuse.

Silence

Pray for the Church. Pray that where it is right God will strengthen it, and where it is in error God will direct it. Pray that God will fill the Church with all truth and peace.

Silence

Pray for the joy of human life, with all its wonder and surprises. Pray we would remember that all people are created in the very image of God.

Silence

Pray for the poor, the destitute, and the dying, in the full knowledge that God looks with special favor upon those in greatest need.

Silence

Pray for our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone.

Silence

Pray in thanksgiving for all the blessings of this life, and for the promise of the next. Pray that we may live not by our fears but by our hopes, not only by our words but by our deeds.

The Confession and Absolution

Celebrant Let us confess our sins.

The People kneel or stand. God of all mercy, we confess that we have sinned against you, opposing your will in our lives. We have denied your goodness in each other, in ourselves, and in the world you have created. We repent of the evil that ensnares us, the evil we have done, and the evil done on our behalf. Forgive, restore, and strengthen us through our Savior Jesus Christ, that we may abide in your love and serve only your will. 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 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 brief announcements and the offertory hymn. Offertory Hymn

& # 4 2 œ 1. A 2. Pre 3. The

Awake, O sleeping children!

. œ j œ wake, pare hum

œ œ sleep way heart

O the ble

ing be and

ú child fore low

œ œ ren! Christ; ly,

Pre Pre God

- - -& # œ œ pare pare rais

your for es

œ œ selves Christ up the on

a ú high

Œ œ Pre Let and

œ œ pare go helps

to what us& # œ œ greet would to

way; best.

ú Heal fend ceive

œ œ er, God, love

the of re

who this this

. œ j œ cleans great, bless

œ œ all heav'n Ad

to ly vent -& # ú day. guest. tide.

Œ œ To Make From

. œ j œ us straight, stall

es this ed

by make and

œ œ grace plain man

a the ger

ú lone, way; low

œ œ truth all come

and the to& # . œ j œ light low dwell

were ly with

& # œ œ Lord pride prais

from a es

œ œ free val in

ly leys my

ú giv'n; raise, heart.

œ œ Hea bas joy ful

Œ œ œ The The I'll

œ œ prom heights sing

ised of your

to Christ's and

œ U œ œ ven ing, ly

œ œ all path forth

the all Your

œ œ # world e glo

is ven ry

ú shown. lay. show.

Œ

John Anderson, My Jo, (old Scottish air), Text: Valentin Thilo, 1607-1662, adapt. B. Baxter 2018, text and music public domain; onelicense.net # 726591-A

The Great Thanksgiving

The people stand.

Celebrant Be present, be present, Lord Jesus Christ our risen high priest. Make yourself known in the breaking of bread. People Wise and gracious God, you spread a table before us; nourish your people with the word of life, and the bread of heaven.

The People kneel or stand. Before time, you were. You created us, and when we strayed you drew us back to you with your saving grace. For the gift of your grace and in supplication and thanksgiving to you, we bring you these gifts. Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ our Lord. On the night he was betrayed, Jesus Christ took bread, gave thanks to you, broke the bread, and gave it to his friends and said, “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.” After supper, he took the cup of wine, gave thanks to you, and said, “Drink this, all of you; This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.” Father, we now celebrate the memorial of your Son. By means of this holy bread and cup, we show forth the sacrifice of his death, and proclaim his resurrection, until he comes again. Gather us by this Holy Communion into one body in your Son Jesus Christ. Make us a living sacrifice of praise. By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory are yours, Almighty Father, now and forever. 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 failed. 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 kneel or stand.)

Celebrant and People

Strengthen for your service, Lord, these hands that holy things have taken; may these ears which have heard your Word be deaf to all clamor and dispute; may these tongues which have sung your praise be free from deceit; may these eyes which have seen the tokens of your love shine with the light of hope; and may these bodies which have been fed with your body be refreshed with the fullness of your life; glory to you forever. Amen.

The Blessing Hymn

The Dismissal

Celebrant Let us bless the Lord.

People Thanks be to God.

Closing Music

Chanticleer, by William Austin, 1635

Becky

Baxter, Music Coordinator and Harpist for The Well Brian Briones, flautist Sally Keller, cellist

The Book of Remembrance

This week we remember Carl Lewis Estes II.

The Beauty of Flowers

The flowers on the Cathedral Altar are given to the glory of God in loving memory and thanksgiving for the generosity of Dolly Bille by the Altar Guild.

The greenery and candles in the Advent wreath are given to the glory of God in thanksgiving for the life and work of Dr. James Reed Cox.

The greenery and candles on the Advent wreath are given to the glory of God and in thanksgiving for the life and work of Ardell Ray Jr.

Welcome

Sunday, November 27, 2022

Announcements

™ TODAY.

Welcome • If you are new or visiting Christ Church Cathedral, we are honored to have you worshipping with us. Please make yourself at home, and let us know how we can be helpful. Also, please fill out one of the welcome cards in the pews, and drop it in an offering plate or give it to a clergy person or usher. Call, visit, or email (info@ christchurchcathedral.org) anytime. You are always welcome here.

Poinsettia Memorial • Poinsettias can be given in memory or honor of someone special this Christmas for $15 per plant. You may visit with Lisa Viktorin (lviktorin@ christchurchcathedral.org) in the Cloister to place an order Sundays November 27 or December 4. You may also order online at: www.christchurchcathedral.org/poinsettias

™ Advent Lessons and Carols • On Sunday, December 4 the Cathedral Choir ushers in Advent with its annual service of Advent Lessons and Carols in place of The Well at 5 p.m. Start your Advent with this beautiful service and the reception afterward. See upcoming services: www.christchurchcathedral.org/christmas

™ John Caulfield Speaks at Formation Hour • On Sunday, December 4, we will welcome special guest speaker John Caulfield during formation hour at 10 a.m. in Reynolds Hall. Caulfield is a retired Foreign Service officer who represented the United States in nine countries, on four continents, over a career of 40 years. Learn more at: www. christchurchcathedral.org/formationhour

™ Newcomer Lunch and Learn • You’re invited to a learning luncheon about life at the Cathedral. Participants will receive an overview of worship practices, service, and fellowship opportunities, a brief history of the Cathedral, and a tour of the campus December 4, at 12:15 p.m. RSVP to John Merullo: jmerullo@christchurchcathedral.org

™ Casa Marianella Trip • The MOC Council has arranged a trip to see Casa Marianella, an Austin-based shelter for displaced immigrants and asylum seeker. Shuttle bus transportation provided December 2, 8 a.m-6 p.m. The trip is free, but you’re asked to purchase your lunch. Contact Kristin Johnson: kristinlogan@mac.com

™ Looking for Children’s Ministry • Follow Agnus to the Jones Building for childcare for infants (6 weeks–5 years), or the Huffington Playground. Have questions? Contact KariAnn Lessner at kalessner@christchurchcathedral.org

™ Make Your 2023 EMC Pledge • There’s still time to make your annual pledge. We invite you to join us as we renew our commitment to our beloved Cathedral in time, talent, and treasure. To submit your pledge, simply drop a pledge card into the offering plate or visit www.christchurchcathedral.org/ pledge to pledge online.

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. 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

1117 Texas Avenue  •  Houston, Texas 77002  •  713-222-2593 christchurchcathedral.org

Weekday Services

Morning Prayer, 7:30 a.m., Monday-Friday on Zoom Evening Prayer, 6 p.m., Monday- Friday on Zoom Oración del mediodía, Mediodía, lunes y jueves en Facebook Contemplative Prayer, 11:15 a.m., Mondays in Mellinger Room Holy Eucharist, Noon, Wednesdays in Golding Chapel Bilingual Holy Eucharist, 6 p.m., Wednesdays in Golding Chapel

Links available at: www.christchurchcathedral.org/weekdayservices

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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