The Breaking of the Bread

Celebrant Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; People Therefore let us keep the feast.

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.

Lamb of God

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

We know we shall pass this way but once. If there is any kindness we can show, or any good thing we can do, let us do it now. Let us not defer it or neglect it, for we shall not pass this way again. And the blessing of God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit be among you and remain with you always. Amen.

— paraphrase of Etienne DeGrellet

Hymn 686 Nettleton

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.

Closing Music

Traditional Irish Tune

Becky Baxter, Music Coordinator and Harpist for The Well

Dr. Kimberly Clark, flautist Sally Keller, cellist

The Book of Remembrance

This week we remember Thomas Michael Cassin.

The Beauty of Flowers

The flowers on the Cathedral Altar are given to the glory of God in loving memory of their mother, Dorothy Knox Howe Houghton, their father, Thomas Woodward Houghton, their grandmother, Dorothy Trone Howe Dupree, and their grandfather, Knox Briscoe Howe, by Rowena Houghton Dasch and Adele Houghton.

Welcome

Sunday, March 5, 2023

Announcements

™ Dying in Christ: The End of Life in the Anglican Tradition • Our series explores the theology and liturgy of dying and offers practical information on planning for a funeral. Join us in Jeffers Conference Room for a light lunch and rich conversation. Sessions continue March 8 and 15 at 12:30 p.m. Contact Claire Soard at csoard@ christchurchcathedral.org

™ Conferencia Te • A women’s conference hosted by Latino Ministries. We will be celebrating International Women’s Day during this year’s conference Friday, March 10, from 6 to 9 p.m. in Reynolds Hall. It will be in Spanish. Contact Sylvia García at: sgarcia@christchurchcathedral.org

™ Latino Ministries Lenten Retreat • We will gather and learn about Lent, March 11, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the McGehee Conference Room. It will be in Spanish. For more information please contact Sylvia García at: sgarcia@ christchurchcathedral.org

™ Lenten Series: Tricia Lyons • Writer and apologist Lyons will explore the great myths of our time: Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, and Harry Potter. Sunday, March 12, at 10 a.m. in Reynolds Hall. Learn more at: www.christchurchcathedral.org/lent

™ Lenten Series: Finding Our Meaning & Purpose • Award-winning translator Carmen Acevedo Butcher guides us through Anonymous’s The Cloud of Unknowing and Brother Lawrence’s writings in Practice of the Presence. Saturday, March 25, 6:30-8 p.m., Sanders Hall. Register at: www.christchurchcathedral.org/lent

™ Service Day at Olivewood Cemetery • Join the Youth Ministry and Justice and Peace councils as they help record details from headstones of some of Houston’s early citizens and founders. March 25, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Contact Marcia Quintanilla: mquintanilla@christchurchcathedral.org

™ Instruction in Eucharist • Instruction in Eucharist is designed to help us learn/ remember why and how we receive the Eucharist. This is an abbreviated version geared for those who want their kiddos to get the basics. The entire parish is welcome. March 26 at 10 a.m. in The Cathedral.

™ The Giving Tree • This annual fundraiser supports Cathedral Youth in their mission work. Learn more at www.christchurchcathedral.org/givingtree, or visit us in the cloister between services on Sundays during Lent.

™ 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.

™ 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.

For more information about these and other events at the Cathedral, visit www.christchurchcathedral.org.

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, 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