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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