The Transfiguration
August 6, 2023
9:00 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!
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Holy Eucharist: Rite Two
The Rev. Edward L. Stein, Assisting Priest Celebrant
The Liturgy is found in The Book of Common Prayer (BCP). Hymns and service music (S) are in The Hymnal 1982.
Opening Voluntary
The Transfiguration
Allabreve, BWV 589
Paul Benoit (1893-1979)
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Hymn 492 Finnian
The Word of God
Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. BCP page 355 People And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
The Collect for Purity page 355
Gloria in Excelsis S 280
The Collect of the Day
Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you.
Celebrant Let us pray.
Robert Powell (b.1932)
O God, who on the holy mount revealed to chosen witnesses your well-beloved Son, wonderfully transfigured, in raiment white and glistening: Mercifully grant that we, being delivered from the disquietude of this world, may by faith behold the King in his beauty; who with you, O Father, and you, O Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The First Reading Exodus 34:29-35
Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
Hymn 137 Wareham
The Holy Gospel Luke 9:28-36
Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. 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. Bradley Varnell, Canon Missioner for Young Adult Ministry
The Nicene Creed page 358
The Prayers of the People Form III, page 387
The General Confession page 360
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
Christ, whose glory fills the skies, Christ the true, the only Light, Sun of Righteousness, arise!
Triumph o’er the shades of night: Dayspring from on high, be near; Daystar, in my heart appear.
T. Frederick H. Candlyn (1892-1964)
Dark and cheerless is the morn Unaccompanied by thee; Joyless is the day’s return, Till thy mercy’s beams I see, Till they inward light impart, Glad my eyes, and warm my heart.
Visit then this soul of mine!
Pierce the gloom of sin and grief!
Fill me, Radiancy Divine; Scatter all my unbelief; More and more thyself display, Shining to the perfect day. Amen.
— Charles Wesley (1707-1788)
The Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer A, page 361
Sanctus and Benedictus S 125
Richard Proulx (1937-2010)
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 Lee Hastings Bristol Jr. (1923-1979)
Lord, make us servants of your peace: where there is hate, may we sow love; where there is hurt, may we forgive; where there is strife, may we make one. Where all is doubt, may we sow faith; where all is gloom, may we sow hope; where all is night, may we sow light; where all is tears, may we sow joy.
Jesus, our Lord, may we not seek to be consoled, but to console, nor look to understanding hearts, but look for hearts to understand. May we not look for love’s return, but seek to love unselfishly, for in our giving we receive, and in forgiving are forgiven.
Prayer after Communion page 365
The Blessing
Hymn 594 Cwm Rhondda
The Dismissal
Deacon Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power of the Spirit. People Thanks be to God.
Closing Voluntary
Toccata in G, from Twelve Pieces, 1886
Théodore Dubois (1837-1924)
Visitor information and refreshments are available in Reynolds Hall.
Readings this Week from the Revised Common Lectionary
The Old Testament Exodus 34:29-35
Moses came down from Mount Sinai. As he came down from the mountain with the two tablets of the covenant in his hand, Moses did not know that the skin of his face shone because he had been talking with God. When Aaron and all the Israelites saw Moses, the skin of his face was shining, and they were afraid
to come near him. But Moses called to them; and Aaron and all the leaders of the congregation returned to him, and Moses spoke with them. Afterward all the Israelites came near, and he gave them in commandment all that the Lord had spoken with him on Mount Sinai. When Moses had finished speaking with them, he put a veil on his face; but whenever Moses went in before the Lord to speak with him, he would take the veil off, until he came out; and when he came out, and told the Israelites what he had been commanded, the Israelites would see the face of Moses, that the skin of his face was shining; and Moses would put the veil on his face again, until he went in to speak with him.
The Epistle 2 Peter 1:13-21
I think it right, as long as I am in this body, to refresh your memory, since I know that my death will come soon, as indeed our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me. And I will make every effort so that after my departure you may be able at any time to recall these things. For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we had been eyewitnesses of his majesty. For he received honor and glory from God the Father when that voice was conveyed to him by the Majestic Glory, saying, “This is my Son, my Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.” We ourselves heard this voice come from heaven, while we were with him on the holy mountain. So we have the prophetic message more fully confirmed. You will do well to be attentive to this as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. First of all you must understand this, that no prophecy of scripture is a matter of one’s own interpretation, because no prophecy ever came by human will, but men and women moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God.
The Gospel Luke 9:28-36
Jesus took with him Peter and John and James, and went up on the mountain to pray. And while he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became dazzling white. Suddenly they saw two men, Moses and Elijah, talking to him. They appeared in glory and were speaking of his departure, which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem. Now Peter and his companions were weighed down with sleep; but since they had stayed awake, they saw his glory and the two men who stood with him. Just as they were leaving him, Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it is good for us to be here; let us make three dwellings, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah” —not knowing what he said. While he was saying this, a cloud came and overshadowed them; and they were terrified as they entered the cloud. Then from the cloud came a voice that said, “This is my Son, my Chosen; listen to him!” When the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. And they kept silent and in those days told no one any of the things they had seen.
The Book of Remembrance
This week we remember Charles Bishop Headrick.
The Beauty of Flowers
The flowers on the Cathedral Altar are given to the glory of God in thanksgiving for the continuous dedication and service of our wonderful staff at Christ Church Cathedral.
Welcome
Sunday, August 6, 2023
Announcements
TODAY
Skills for Showing Up in Hard Places • Join Pastoral Care for a 3-week series and build practical skills for those who want to engage in pastoral care ministry. August 6, 13, & 20 at 3 p.m. in the Mellinger Room. Contact Minister for Pastoral Care, Claire Soard, with questions at: csoard@christchurchcathedral.org
Parks and Rec for Cathedral Kids • Join us for summer 2023’s best way to connect with your Cathedral family in a proven equation: Great Folks + Cool Park = FUN! Bring the kids and your lawn chairs. The final event will takes place today, August 6 at 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. More information at: www.christchurchcathedral.org/parksrec
Jerusalem Peacebuilders • We welcome the Jerusalem Peacebuilders to the Cathedral this morning. They will read lessons in Hebrew and Arabic at the 9 a.m. service and will speak at the Dean’s Hour at 10 a.m. in Reynolds Hall. JPB is an interfaith, non-profit organization, with a mission to create a better future for humanity across religions, cultures, and nationalities.
Beacon Temporary Services Shift • The Beacon will temporarily redirect some of its services and resources for a two-week period August 5-19. Meals and shower services will shift to Lord of the Streets and St. Joseph’s Catholic Church/Moving Waters, giving individuals options on where to obtain these services. Beacon staff will be present at both sites to welcome clients and help with coordination. Learn more at: www.beaconhomeless.org/FAQS or contact Becky Landes for details at: blandes@beaconhomeless.org
Education for Ministry • Learn about the Bible, Christian Tradition, and Church History. EfM is a four-year Christian Formation program through the School of Theology of the University of the South at Sewanee. Visit www.christchurchcathedral.org/efm for more information on registration, or contact Lucy Wagner at lmwagner1219@gmail.com
Cathedral Reads • Cathedral Reads, our summer reading program for adults, dives into The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende. Don’t miss our final discussion August 13 at 10 a.m. in Reynolds Hall. Recordings from earlier lectures and additional information available at: www.christchurchcathedral. org/cathedralreads
Appreciation for Dean Jones • Don’t miss your chance to offer gratitude and wish Interim Dean Gary Jones a fond farewell on August 20 – his last Sunday at the Cathedral. There will be a special time set aside to celebrate his ministry here at 10 a.m. in Reynolds Hall that morning during the Dean’s Hour.
Wednesday Tours at the Cathedral • Tour guides are here to welcome you at the bell tower from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. You may spend your time alone or the guide will share the Cathedral’s rich history with you. If you’re interested in learning about becoming a tour guide, contact Valerie Meisel at: vhmtexas@gmail.com
For more information about these and other events at the Cathedral, visit www.christchurchcathedral.org
After-Hours Emergency Pastoral Care Line • 713-826-5332
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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
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