5 pm The Well leaflet 2/19/23

February 19, 2023

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.

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!

Houston, Texas

Last Sunday after the Epiphany

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.

Opening Music

Traditional Irish and English Tunes

At the sound of the bell, please stand.

The poem is read by the Celebrant.

This Shining Moment in the Now

When I work outdoors all day, every day, as I do now, in the fall, getting ready for winter, tearing up the garden, digging potatoes, gathering the squash, cutting firewood, making kindling, repairing bridges over the brook, clearing trails in the woods, doing the last of the fall mowing, pruning apple trees, taking down the screens, putting up the storm windows, banking the house—all these things, as preparation for the coming cold …

when I am every day all day all body and no mind, when I am physically, wholly and completely, in this world with the birds, the deer, the sky, the wind, the trees …

when day after day I think of nothing but what the next chore is, when I go from clearing woods roads, to sharpening a chain saw, to changing the oil in a mower, to stacking wood, when I am all body and no mind …

when I am only here and now and nowhere else — then, and only then, do I see the crippling power of mind, the curse of thought, and I pause and wonder why I so seldom find this shining moment in the now.

— David Budbill, from While We’ve Still Got Feet © Copper Canyon Press

Let the Whole Creation Cry

1. Let 2.Menand thewhole wo cre men,

Heav'n Join and with earth, chil a dren's

a young tion and cry, old,

wake songs and of sing, praise,

Praise From God, the all north ye to

hosts south a ern bove, pole

and ly, moon, ho up ly,

Words:

lift ho your ly voice; One,

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 Exodus 24:12-18

Reader A Reading from the Book of Exodus.

The Lord said to Moses, “Come up to me on the mountain, and wait there; and I will give you the tablets of stone, with the law and the commandment, which I have written for their instruction.” So Moses set out with his assistant Joshua, and Moses went up

into the mountain of God. To the elders he had said, “Wait here for us, until we come to you again; for Aaron and Hur are with you; whoever has a dispute may go to them.” Then Moses went up on the mountain, and the cloud covered the mountain. The glory of the Lord settled on Mount Sinai, and the cloud covered it for six days; on the seventh day he called to Moses out of the cloud. Now the appearance of the glory of the Lord was like a devouring fire on the top of the mountain in the sight of the people of Israel. Moses entered the cloud, and went up on the mountain. Moses was on the mountain for forty days and forty nights.

Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.

After a pause, the people stand for the hymn.

Kindle in my heart today

The people remain standing.

The

Gospel Matthew 17:1-9

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

Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and his brother John and led them up a high mountain, by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became dazzling white. Suddenly there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him. Then Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here; if you wish, I will make three dwellings here, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” While he was still speaking, suddenly a bright cloud overshadowed them, and from the cloud a voice said, “This is my Son, the Beloved; with him I am well pleased; listen to him!” When the disciples heard this, they fell to the ground and were overcome by fear. But Jesus came and touched them, saying, “Get up and do not be

Word by Ray Simpson; Music by Ray Simpson arr. Keith Duke; The Celtic Hymn Book ~

afraid.” And when they looked up, they saw no one except Jesus himself alone. As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus ordered them, “Tell no one about the vision until after the Son of Man has been raised from the dead.”

Deacon The Gospel of the Lord.

People Praise to you, Lord Christ.

The Reflection

Two minutes of silence is observed following the reflection.

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.

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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

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

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 Blessing

Hymn & b

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Christ be near (from The Edge Of Glory)

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The Dismissal

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Text © Copyright SPCK, Holy Trinity Church, Marylebone Road, London NW1 4DU. Used by permission from TheEdgeofGlory Music © Copyright 2004 Kevin Mayhew Ltd. ~ Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. CCL # 11426131 and OneLicense.net #726591-A

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.

Closing Music

The Book of Remembrance

This week we remember Theodore Simeon Hirtz, Kitty Wyble Lindley, and Blake Weisser.

The Beauty of Flowers

The flowers on the Cathedral Altar are given to the glory of God in celebration of the marriage of Kendall Nibert and Trevor Childers by Earl and Ainslie Nibert.

Welcome

Sunday, February 19, 2023

Announcements

™ Lenten Series • Our 2023 Robert C. Stuart Lenten Series in Honor of the Very Rev. Barkley S. Thompson series includes special lectures, retreats, and opportunities to learn and engage through spiritual practice with distinguished professors, poets, and priests throughout this holy season. Events kick off with a commencement reception featuring poets Allison Seay and Jason Myers on Saturday, February 25 from 4–6 p.m. and they will host our first lecture the following morning, Sunday, February 26. See the schedule and register online for select events at: www. christchurchcathedral.org/lent

™ Seed Group • Our Seed Group is an excellent way for middle school youth to connect for fellowship and bible study. We will meet during the season of lent for fun and small group discussion that takes a deep dive into questions about faith. Tuesday evenings 6:30-8 p.m., beginning February 21. Contact Marcia Quintanilla with questions at: mquintanilla@christchurchcathedral.org

™ Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper • The Cathedral will observe the last day before Lent - Shrove Tuesday - with our annual pancake supper! Join us February 21 in Reynolds Hall beginning at 6 p.m. Visit the cloister table between services to learn how you can volunteer or register, or sign up online at: www.christchurchcathedral.org/pancakesupper

™ Ash Wednesday • Services will be offered February 22 at 7 a.m., 12:05 p.m., and 6 p.m. A service will be offered in Spanish at 7:30 p.m. A priest will be available to offer imposition of ashes in Golding Chapel from 8–11:30 a.m. and from 1–3 p.m.

™ World Premiere: Mass of the Eternal Flame • To mark Robert Simpson’s 25th anniversary as Canon for Music, the Cathedral Choir commissioned one of today’s leading composers to write a new Mass setting. Scored for choir, brass and organ, Mass of the Eternal Flame by Latvian composer Ēriks Ešenvalds will be premiered by the Cathedral Choir at 5 p.m. on Sunday, February 26. Don’t miss it!

™ Contemplative Chapel • Join Interim Dean Gary Jones on Wednesday evenings during Lent for an online experience of contemplative prayer via Zoom. Each session begins with a very brief welcome and reflection, followed by a time of “Holy Reading” or Lectio Divina. Sessions begin March 1 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Contact Louise Langford at llangford@christchurchcathedral. org to learn how to participate.

™ Looking for Children’s Ministry • Follow Agnus to 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.

After-Hours Emergency Pastoral Care Line • 713-826-5332

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 5 p.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.

Weekday Services

Morning Prayer, 7:30 a.m., Monday-Friday on Zoom

Evening Prayer, 6 p.m., Monday- Friday on Zoom

Oración del Mediodía, miércoles y viernes 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.

Please be advised that our services are Livesteamed to Vimeo and Facebook. Your participation in the service serves as your consent to the broadcast of your image and voice and to the broadcast of the image and voice of your participating minor children.

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.