The Holy Communion

The people may be seated for the offertory hymn.

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The people stand.

heart; death; grace, your face

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

6 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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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.

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