Second
Sunday after the Epiphany
January 15, 2023
9:00 a.m.
We welcome you to Christ Church Cathedral. Since 1839, this Christian community has gathered for worship. To learn more about the ministries we share in this place, you are invited to fill in one of the welcome cards found in the pew rack.
Masks are available at all welcome tables, and the south transept (to the right) usually has room for those desiring physical distancing. We are glad you are here!
The Cathedral is equipped with a hearing loop for assisted listening via telecoil.
The Holy Eucharist: Rite Two
The Rev. Becky Zartman, Canon Missioner for Evangelism and Formation Celebrant
The Liturgy is found in The Book of Common Prayer (BCP). Hymns and service music (S) are in The Hymnal 1982.
Opening Voluntary
Arietta Thomas H. Kerr (1915-1988) Hymn 47 Gott sei Dank
The Word of God
Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. BCP page 355 People And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
The Collect for Purity page 355
Gloria in Excelsis S 280 Robert Powell (b. 1932)
The Collect of the Day
Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray.
Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ’s glory, that he may be known, worshiped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
The First Reading 1 Corinthians 1:1-9
Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
Hymn 599
Lift Every Voice
The Holy Gospel John 1:29-42
Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
After the Gospel reading, the Deacon says
The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
The Sermon
The Very Rev. Gary Jones, Interim Dean
The Nicene Creed page 358
The Prayers of the People Form VI, page 392 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, after which the people are seated for brief announcements.
The Holy Communion
Offerings of alms and bread and wine are received.
At the Offertory
Anthem Henry Mollicone (1946-2022)
Hear me, Redeemer. Send down your love to cleanse my soul.
Lord of lords, wash away my sinful ways. Show me the power of your love!
Lord of lords, shine your light through all my days. Show me the power of your love!
Mighty God, take my hand and lead the way. Show me the power of your love!
Mighty God, let me praise you every day.
Show me the power of your love
Fredy Bonilla, soloist
— Henry Mollicone
The Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer B, page 367
Sanctus and Benedictus S 129 Robert Powell
The Eucharistic Prayer continues page 368
The Breaking of the Bread
Celebrant Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; People Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.
The sacrament of Holy Communion has been precious to Christians for 2,000 years. It is a way in which many sense the reality of God’s forgiveness, our union with God and each other, and the eternal life to which we belong. Please know that you do not have to be an Episcopalian to receive Communion. To receive, you may kneel or stand 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; simply ask at the altar rail. If you need Communion brought to you in the pew, please tell an usher.
At the Administration Anthem
American Spiritual arr. Carl Haywood (b.1949)
There is a balm in Gilead to make the wounded whole, There is a balm in Gilead to heal the sin-sick soul.
Sometimes I feel discouraged and think my work’s in vain, But then the Holy Spirit revives my soul again.
If you cannot sing like angels, if you cannot preach like Paul, You can tell the love of Jesus and say, “He died for all.”
Prayer after Communion page 365
The Blessing Hymn 535 Paderborn
The Dismissal
Celebrant Let us go forth in the name of Christ. People Thanks be to God.
Closing Voluntary Festal March
Florence Beatrice Price (1887-1953)
Readings this Week from the Revised Common Lectionary
The Old Testament Isaiah 49:1-7
Listen to me, O coastlands, pay attention, you peoples from far away! The Lord called me before I was born, while I was in my mother’s womb he named me. He made my mouth like a sharp sword, in the shadow of his hand he hid me; he made me a polished arrow, in his quiver he hid me away. And he said to me, “You are my servant, Israel, in whom I will be glorified.” But I said, “I have labored in vain, I have spent my strength for nothing and vanity; yet surely my cause is with the Lord, and my reward with my God.” And now the Lord says, who formed me in the womb to be his servant, to bring Jacob back to him, and that Israel might be gathered to him, for I am honored in the sight of the Lord, and my God has become my strength — he says, “It is too light a thing that you should be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob and to restore the survivors of Israel; I will give you as a light to the nations, that my salvation may reach to
the end of the earth.” Thus says the Lord, the Redeemer of Israel and his Holy One, to one deeply despised, abhorred by the nations, the slave of rulers, “Kings shall see and stand up, princes, and they shall prostrate themselves, because of the Lord, who is faithful, the Holy One of Israel, who has chosen you.”
The Epistle 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes, To the church of God that is in Corinth, to those who are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, together with all those who in every place call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, both their Lord and ours: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. I give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace of God that has been given you in Christ Jesus, for in every way you have been enriched in him, in speech and knowledge of every kind-- just as the testimony of Christ has been strengthened among you-- so that you are not lacking in any spiritual gift as you wait for the revealing of our Lord Jesus Christ. He will also strengthen you to the end, so that you may be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is faithful; by him you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
The Gospel John 1:29-42 John saw Jesus coming toward him and declared, “Here is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world! This is he of whom I said, ‘After me comes a man who ranks ahead of me because he was before me.’ I myself did not know him; but I came baptizing with water for this reason, that he might be revealed to Israel.” And John testified, “I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it remained on him. I myself did not know him, but the one who sent me to baptize with water said to me, ‘He on whom you see the Spirit descend and remain is the one who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.’ And I myself have seen and have testified that this is the Son of God.” The next day John again was standing with two of his disciples, and as he watched Jesus walk by, he exclaimed, “Look, here is the Lamb of God!” The two disciples heard him say this, and they followed Jesus. When Jesus turned and saw them following, he said to them, “What are you looking for?” They said to him, “Rabbi” (which translated means Teacher), “where are you staying?” He said to them, “Come and see.” They came and saw where he was staying, and they remained with him that day. It was about four o’clock in the afternoon. One of the two who heard John speak and followed him was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother. He first found his brother Simon and said to him, “We have found the Messiah” (which is translated Anointed). He brought Simon to Jesus, who looked at him and said, “You are Simon son of John. You are to be called Cephas” (which is translated Peter).
The Book of Remembrance
This week we remember John Stacy Muire.
The Beauty of Flowers
The flowers on the Cathedral Altar are given to the glory of God in honor of Andrew Sanchez, Gil and Margaret Greenwood, and Elise and Lucy Sargent for their birthdays by Kristy Greenwood.
Announcements
TODAY
God of Our Mothers • Sarah and Hagar, Rebekah, Rachel, and Leah - Who are the matriarchs of our faith? Join Canon Zartman for this special Dean’s Hour as she explores the personalities, strengths, adventures and misadventures of these tenacious women. Learn more at www.christchurchcathedral.org/ deanshour. Join us online 10 a.m. in Reynolds Hall.
How to Bible • This six-week course is an introduction to scripture led by Canon Becky Zartman. Sundays, January 15 thru February 19 from 6:15-7:15 p.m. in Sanders Hall. No registration — just show up!
Cathedral Choir Cabaret • The Cabaret is an evening of fabulous entertainment with cocktails, dinner, a silent auction, and singing by your choir. It will be held January 21 at 6:30 p.m. in Reynolds Hall with proceeds supporting the travel scholarship fund as the Cathedral Choir will be taking our song and voices to Ireland in July. Visit the cloister table between services or contact Wick Rowland, wickr@mac.com for details and registration information, or visit: www.christchurchcathedral.org/cabaret
Bible Studies • An array of Bible studies begin in January and February. Learn about your options at and how to participate at: www.christchurchcathedral. org/biblestudies
Annual Parish Meeting • The parish meeting takes place each year. It includes the annual financial report of the church, the year-in-review of the parish and the election of new vestry members, officers of the parish, and council delegates. January 22 at 10 a.m. in Reynolds Hall.
Newcomer Party • The Newcomer Party gives those new to the Cathedral an opportunity to meet fellow parishioners and Cathedral staff. Join us for drinks, hors d’oeuvres and lively conversation. Hosted by the Welcome Council and led by Canon Vicar Kathy Pfister. Join us January 25 at 6 p.m. RSVP to John Merullo at jmerullo@christchurchcathedral.org.
Looking for Children’s Ministry • Follow Agnus to the Jones Building where you can find Sunday School at 10 a.m. for ages 2 years – 5th grade, as well as 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. 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
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
Welcome to Christ Church Cathedral!
We are blessed by your presence. If you are new to the Cathedral, please fill out the WELCOME card in your pew and put it in the offering plate or give it to an usher.
Tours of the Cathedral are available after the 9 a.m. service on the third Sunday every month. If you would like a tour, meet the tour guide by the eagle lectern.
Welcome Team members are in the Cathedral Bookstore after the service to visit with you and answer any questions you may have. Or join us in the Dean’s Hour located in Reynolds Hall.
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.
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