9 am leaflet 5/21/23

Seventh Sunday of Easter

Sunday after the Ascension

May 21, 2023

9 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. Kathy Rock Pfister, Canon Vicar Celebrant

The Liturgy is found in The Book of Common Prayer (BCP). Hymns and service music (S) are in The Hymnal 1982.

Opening Voluntary

For the Means of Grace & for the Hope of Glory David Ashley White (b.1944)

Hymn 215 In Babilone

The Word of God

Celebrant Alleluia. Christ is risen.

People The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia.

Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Gloria S 278

The Collect of the Day

Celebrant The Lord be with you.

People And also with you.

Celebrant Let us pray.

William Mathias (1934–1992)

O God, the King of glory, you have exalted your only Son Jesus Christ with great triumph to your kingdom in heaven: Do not leave us comfortless, but send us your Holy Spirit to strengthen us, and exalt us to that place where our Savior Christ has gone before; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.

The First Reading

1 Peter 4:12–14; 5:6–11

Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that is taking place among you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice insofar as you are sharing Christ’s sufferings, so that you may also be glad and shout for joy when his glory is revealed. If you are reviled for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the spirit of glory, which is the Spirit of God, is resting on you. Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, so that he may exalt you in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you. Discipline yourselves, keep alert. Like a roaring lion your adversary the devil prowls around, looking for someone to devour. Resist him, steadfast in your faith, for you know that your brothers and sisters in all the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering. And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, support, strengthen, and establish you. To him be the power forever and ever. Amen.

Reader The Word of the Lord.

People Thanks be to God.

Hymn 483 St. Magnus

The Holy Gospel John 17:1–11

Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John.

People Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Jesus looked up to heaven and said, “Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son so that the Son may glorify you, since you have given him authority over all people, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him. And this is eternal life, that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent. I glorified you on earth by finishing the work that you gave me to do. So now, Father, glorify me in your own presence with the glory that I had in your presence before the world existed. I have made your name known to those whom you gave me from the world. They were yours, and you gave them to me, and they have kept your word. Now they know that everything you have given me is from you; for the words that you gave to me I have given to them, and they have received them and know in truth that I came from you; and they have believed that you sent me. I am asking on their behalf; I am not asking on behalf of the world, but on behalf of those whom you gave me, because they are yours. All mine are yours, and yours are mine; and I have been glorified in them. And

now I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them in your name that you have given me, so that they may be one, as we are one.”

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

The Sermon The Very Rev. Gary Jones, Interim Dean

The Nicene Creed

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets.

We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

The Prayers of the People

The Leader and People pray responsively Father, we pray for your holy Catholic Church; That we all may be one.

Grant that every member of the Church may truly and humbly serve you; That your Name may be glorified by all people.

We pray for all bishops, priests, and deacons; That they may be faithful ministers of your Word and Sacraments.

We pray for all who govern and hold authority in the nations of the world; That there may be justice and peace on the earth.

Give us grace to do your will in all that we undertake; That our works may find favor in your sight.

Have compassion on those who suffer from any grief or trouble; That they may be delivered from their distress.

Give to the departed eternal rest; Let light perpetual shine upon them.

We praise you for your saints who have entered into joy; May we also come to share in your heavenly kingdom.

Let us pray for our own needs and those of others.

Silence

The People may add their own petitions.

The Celebrant adds a concluding Collect.

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.

Celebration, Blessing, and Sending of Graduating Seniors and Their Families

The parents come forward with their seniors. Friends and family members are invited to lay a hand upon their shoulder as the prayer is pronounced.

Prayer for the Parents

Let us pray,

God of mercy and love, enfold these parents with your grace. Increase in them a spirit of wisdom and generosity. Teach them to release into your care those whom they hold most dear. Help them to remember that they can neither walk the journey for their children nor shield them from pain. Renew their strength and rekindle their passion as they discover anew your calling on their lives. And carry them all safely back to one another, so that one day they may stand together as adults and friends — a holy Family — from generation to generation. Amen.

The graduating seniors are now offered a prayer. Their parents, friends, and family are invited to lay a hand upon their shoulder as the prayer is pronounced.

Prayer for Graduating Seniors

Let us pray,

Gracious God, we give you thanks for these young people and we celebrate the men and women they have become. As their lives become more their own, make your presence known to them. Surround them with true friends and steadfast mentors. Help them to discover their own giftedness and to use those gifts to your Glory. Keep far away those temptations which would keep them from becoming whom you intend them to be. Awaken in them a desire for what is truly good, as they go forth to do the work you have given them to do. Amen.

The graduating seniors and their parents stand together side by side. And now we pray, protect and bless these young people and their parents. “May The Lord bless you and keep you; May the Lord make His face shine upon you, And be gracious unto you; May the Lord lift His countenance upon you, and give you peace.” Amen.

The Holy Communion

Offerings of alms and bread and wine are received.

At the Offertory

Anthem Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872–1958)

O clap your hands, all ye people; Shout unto God with the voice of triumph. For the Lord most high is terrible; He is a great King over all the earth. God is gone up with a shout, The Lord with the sound of a trumpet. Sing praises to God, sing praises unto our King, For God is the King of all the earth; Sing ye praises, everyone that hath understanding. God reigneth over the heathen, God sitteth upon the throne of His holiness.

— Psalm 47:1–2, 5–8

The Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer B, page 367

Sanctus And Benedictus S 125 Richard Proulx (1937–2010)

During the Great Fifty Days of Easter, it is Cathedral custom to remain standing.

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 Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872–1958)

O taste and see how gracious the Lord is: blest is the man that trusteth in him.

— Psalm 34:8

Melanie Miller, soloist

The Blessing

Hymn 494 (stanzas 1, 3, and 5) Diademata

The Dismissal

Celebrant Let us go forth in the name of Christ. Alleluia, alleluia. People Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia.

Closing Voluntary

Fanfare for St. Anthony David Ashley White

The Book of Remembrance

This week we remember Martha Moore Cuenod.

The Beauty of Flowers

The flowers on the Cathedral Altar are given to the glory of God in loving memory of their nephew, Tyler Bludau, by Shirley Bludau and Mike Grimes.

Welcome

Sunday, May 21, 2023

Dean’s Hour • Join The Nature Conservancy in Texas’s Jaime González for a discussion and short hike to explore what role nature can play in making the city more climate ready and more healthy for all Houstonians – human and wild. This event will be hosted this morning by the Justice & Peace Council at 10 a.m. in Reynolds Hall.

Senior Sunday • Today we honor our high school seniors during the 9 a.m., 11 a.m., and 1 p.m. services in the Cathedral. There will be a special reception for seniors and their families at 10 a.m. in the Mellinger Room.

™ Summer Place • Whether you are new to the Cathedral or you have been a member for decades, come meet new folks and old friends at Summer Place. Cathedral councils will take turns hosting this special coffee hour beginning May 28, at 10 a.m. in Reynolds Hall. All are welcome!

™ Art Space • During the summer months we break out the arts and crafts supplies each Sunday for a time of creativity for Cathedral Kids! We will also have access to the Huffington Playground for those who need to run off a little energy. We kick off on May 28 at 10 a.m. in Reynolds Hall (during Summer Place.)

™ Summer Shade for Cathedral Youth • This year Summer Shade returns on June 8 with a spectacular lineup! Every Thursday night we will gather at 6:30 pm for a movie night, activity night, or game night for rising 6th graders through seniors who just graduated. Friends are welcome. This is a great opportunity to gather as a community for fellowship and fun! Register to attend today: www.christchurchcathedral.org/ summershade

™ Parks and Rec for Cathedral Kids • Join us for summer 2023’s best way to reconnect with your Cathedral family in a proven equation: Great Folks + Cool Park = FUN! Bring the kids and your lawn chairs. Events will take place June 23, July 12, July 25, and August 6. More information at: www.christchurchcathedral.org/parksrec

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

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Welcome to Christ Church Cathedral!

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