The Day of Pentecost: Whitsunday
May 28, 2023
11 a.m.
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The Holy Eucharist: Rite One
The Rev. Bradley Varnell, Canon Missioner for Community Life and Young Adult Ministry
Celebrant
The Liturgy is found in The Book of Common Prayer (BCP). Hymns and service music (S) are in The Hymnal 1982.
Opening Voluntary
Fanfare John Cook (1918-1984)
Choral Introit Tone VII
V: The Spirit of the Lord hath filled the whole world, alleluia:
R: And that which containeth all things hath knowledge of the voice, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Hymn 225 Salve festa dies
The Word of God
Celebrant Alleluia. Christ is risen. BCP page 323
People The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia.
The Collect for Purity and the Summary page 323
Gloria Missa Brevis Sancti Joannis de Deo Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)
The Collect of the Day
Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And with thy spirit.
Celebrant Let us pray.
Almighty God, who on this day didst open the way of eternal life to every race and nation by the promised gift of thy Holy Spirit: Shed abroad this gift throughout the world by the preaching of the Gospel, that it may reach to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the same Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
Psalm 104:25 –35, 37
Simplified Anglican chant
O L ORD, how manifold are your / works! * in wisdom you have made them all; the earth is full of your / creatures. Yonder is the great and wide sea with its living things too many to / number, * creatures both small and / great. There move the ships, and there is that Le/viathan, * which you have made for the / sport of it. All of them look to / you * to give them their food in due / season. You give it to them; they / gather it; * you open your hand, and they are filled with / good things. You hide your face, and they are / terrified; * you take away their breath, and they die and return to their / dust. You send forth your Spirit, and they are cre/ated; * and so you renew the face of the / earth. May the glory of the L ORD endure for / ever; * may the L ORD rejoice in all his / works. He looks at the earth and it / trembles; * he touches the mountains and they / smoke.
I will sing to the L ORD as long as I / live; * I will praise my God while I have my / being.
May these words of mine / please him; *
I will rejoice in the / L ORD
Bless the L ORD, O my / soul. *
Halle/lujah!
The Second Reading Acts 2:1–213
Hymn 513
Bridegroom
Alleluia Tone VII
V. Alleluia. Come, Holy Spirit, and fill the hearts of your faithful people; R. And kindle in them the fire of your love. Alleluia.
Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. People Glory be to thee, O Lord.
After the Gospel reading, the Deacon says The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise be to thee, O Christ.
The Sermon The Rev. Kathy Rock Pfister, Canon Vicar
The Nicene Creed page 326
The Prayers of the People Form III, page 387
The General Confession page 331
The Peace
Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you. People And with thy spirit.
The People greet one another in the name of the Lord, after which the people are seated for brief announcements.
The Holy Communion
Offerings of alms and bread and wine are received.
At the Offertory
Anthem
Johann Gottfried Schicht (1753-1823)
Veni, Sancte Spiritus. Reple tuorum corda fidelium, et tui amoris in eis ignem accende. Halleluja.
Come, Holy Spirit. Fill the hearts of your faithful people, and ignite the fire of your love. Alleluia.
-anon. 9th c. Latin antiphon
The Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer II, page 340
Sursum Corda S 112
Sanctus and Benedictus Missa Brevis Sancti Joannis de Deo Joseph Haydn
The Eucharistic Prayer continues page 341
Fraction Anthem S 152 Ambrosian chant
Celebrant Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; People Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.
Agnus Dei Missa Brevis Sancti Joannis de Deo Joseph Haydn
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.
Alleluia from Exultate Jubilate
Michelle Girardot, soloistPrayer after Communion page 339
The Blessing
Hymn 516 Down Ampney
The Dismissal
Celebrant Let us go forth in the name of Christ. Alleluia, alleluia. People Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia.
Closing Voluntary Final from Choral varié sur “Veni Creator” Maurice Duruflé (1902-1986)
Readings this Week from the Revised Common Lectionary
The First Reading Numbers 11:24-30
Moses went out and told the people the words of the Lord; and he gathered seventy elders of the people, and placed them all around the tent. Then the Lord came down in the cloud and spoke to him, and took some of the spirit that was on him and put it on the seventy elders; and when the spirit rested upon them, they prophesied. But they did not do so again. Two men remained in the camp, one named Eldad, and the other named Medad, and the spirit rested on them; they were among those registered, but they had not gone out to the tent, and so they prophesied in the camp. And a young man ran and told Moses, “Eldad and Medad are prophesying in the camp.” And Joshua son of Nun, the assistant of Moses, one of his chosen men, said, “My lord Moses, stop them!” But Moses said to him, “Are you jealous for my sake? Would that all the Lord’s people were prophets, and that the Lord would put his spirit on them!” And Moses and the elders of Israel returned to the camp.
The Epistle Acts 2:1–21
When the day of Pentecost had come, the disciples were all together in one place. And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability. Now there were devout Jews from every nation under heaven living in Jerusalem. And at this sound the crowd gathered and was bewildered, because each one heard them speaking in the native language of each. Amazed and astonished, they asked, “Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? And how is it that we hear, each of us, in our own native language? Parthians, Medes, Elamites, and residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya belonging to Cyrene, and visitors from Rome, both Jews and proselytes, Cretans and Arabs — in our own languages we hear them speaking about God’s deeds of power.” All were amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, “What does this mean?” But others sneered and said, “They are filled with new wine.” But Peter, standing with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed them, “Men of Judea and all who live in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen to what I say. Indeed, these are not drunk, as you suppose, for it is only nine o’clock in the morning. No, this is what was spoken through the prophet Joel: ‘In the last days continued on next page
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it will be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh, and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams. Even upon my slaves, both men and women, in those days I will pour out my Spirit; and they shall prophesy. And I will show portents in the heaven above and signs on the earth below, blood, and fire, and smoky mist. The sun shall be turned to darkness and the moon to blood, before the coming of the Lord’s great and glorious day. Then everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.’”
The Gospel John 7:37-39
On the last day of the festival, the great day, while Jesus was standing there, he cried out, “Let anyone who is thirsty come to me, and let the one who believes in me drink. As the scripture has said, ‘Out of the believer’s heart shall flow rivers of living water.’” Now he said this about the Spirit, which believers in him were to receive; for as yet there was no Spirit, because Jesus was not yet glorified.
The Book of Remembrance
This week we remember Ramona Brown Bomar and Winifred Bain Wheeler.
The Beauty of Flowers
The flowers on the Cathedral Altar are given to the glory of God in joyful thanksgiving for the life of Carter Roberts Boyd. The flowers in the floor vases are given to the glory of God in loving memory of Winifred Bain Wheeler by her granddaughters, Rev. Dr. Olive Elaine Hinnant, Anne Hinnant Haller, and grandsons, Frank Hinnant and Robert Hinnant. Winifred was a native Houstonian and life-long member of Christ Church Cathedral. September 10, 1898 - May 28, 1985.
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TODAY
Welcome
Sunday, May 28, 2023
Announcements
Today is Pentecost Sunday • Pentecost is a principal feast of the Episcopal Church celebrating the coming of the Spirit on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2:1) shortly after Jesus’ death, resurrection, and ascension. Pentecost means “fiftieth” in Greek, and is the fiftieth (and last) day of the Easter season. In Anglican or Episcopal churches, Pentecost is sometimes referred to as “Whitsunday,” perhaps for the white gowns worn during the baptisms that take place on this feast. However, in the Episcopal Church, the liturgical color is red in reference to the tongues of flame in the Pentecost story.
Tours • To learn the history of Christ Church Cathedral, meet the tour guide by the lectern after the service.
Pentecost Evensong • We would like to invite you and your family to a special Evensong this evening in place of The Well. An organ recital will precede Evensong beginning at 4:15 p.m., featuring Yunyoung Na. It will be livestreamed online as well. Additional information at: www. christchurchcathedral.org/pentecostevensong
Ushers: A Ministry of Connection • This morning there will be a table in the cloister between services where you can meet with ushers and ask questions about how to get involved in their ministry. You may also find an usher at any service on Sundays and ask for more information and they will get you in touch with lead usher Brain Matusek. www.christchurchcathedral. org/ushers
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
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 Sundays, 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. Join us Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. in Reynolds Hall (during Summer Place.)
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
Cathedral Reads • This summer our Cathedral Reads program will be centered around The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende. Join us on Zoom for our kickoff event on June 11 at 2 p.m. Additional information available soon.
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