The Day of Pentecost: Whitsunday
May 28, 2023
9 a.m.
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Holy Baptism and the Holy Eucharist: Rite Two
The Rev. Becky Zartman, Canon Missioner for Evangelism and Formation
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
Hymn 225
The Word of God
John Cook (1918-1984)
Salve festa dies
Celebrant Alleluia. Christ is risen. BCP page 299
People The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia.
Celebrant There is one Body and one Spirit;
People There is one hope in God’s call to us;
Celebrant One Lord, one Faith, one Baptism;
People One God and Father of all.
The Collect of the Day
Celebrant The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Celebrant Let us pray.
Almighty God, on this day you opened the way of eternal life to every race and nation by the promised gift of your 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 lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The First Lesson Acts 2:1–21
Reader The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
Hymn 513
Bridegroom
The Holy Gospel John 7:37-39
Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
After the Gospel reading, the Deacon says The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
The Sermon The Rev. Kathy Rock Pfister, Canon Vicar
Presentation and Examination of the Candidates page 301
The Baptismal Covenant page 304
Prayers for the Candidates page 305
Thanksgiving over the Water page 306
The Baptisms page 307
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, 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 Harold W. Friedell (1905-1958)
Draw us in the Spirit’s tether; For when humbly, in thy name, Two or three are met together, Thou art in the midst of them: Alleluya!
Touch we now thy garment’s hem.
As the brethren used to gather In the name of Christ to sup, Then with thanks to God the Father Break the bread and bless the cup, Alleluya!
So knit thou our friendship up.
All our meals and all our living
Make as sacraments of thee, That by caring, helping, giving, We may true disciples be.
Alleluya!
We will serve thee faithfully.
— Percy Dearmer (1867-1936)Prayer after Communion page 365
The Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer A, page 361
Sanctus and Benedictus S 129
Robert Powell (b.1932)
The Eucharistic Prayer continues page 362
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
David Ashley White (b.1944)
Come, Holy Spirit, heavenly dove, with all thy quickening powers; Kindle a flame of sacred love in these cold hearts of ours.
In vain we tune our formal songs, in vain we strive to rise, Hosannas languish on our tongues and our devotion dies.
Dear Lord, and shall we ever live at this poor dying rate?
Our love so faint, so cold to thee, and thine to us so great!
Come, Holy Spirit, heavenly dove, with all thy quickening powers; Come, shed abroad a Savior’s love, and that shall kindle ours. Amen.
Prayer after Communion
The Blessing
Hymn 516
The Dismissal
page 365
Down Ampney
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)
Visitor information and refreshments are available in Reynolds Hall.
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 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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Weekday Services
Morning Prayer, 7:30 a.m., Monday-Friday on Zoom
Evening Prayer, 6 p.m., Monday- Friday on Zoom
Oración del Mediodía, lunes y jueves 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
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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.
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 this morning, 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. Join us next Sunday morning at 10 a.m. in Reynolds Hall (during Summer Place.)
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
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.
For more information about these and other events at the Cathedral, visit www.christchurchcathedral.org.
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