5pm The Well leaflet 10/1/23

We welcome you to Christ Church Cathedral. Since 1839, this Christian community has gathered for worship.

The Cathedral is equipped with a hearing loop for assisted listening via telecoil.

Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost

five o’clock in the evening

The Rev. Elizabeth Parker, Assisting Priest Celebrant

Good evening and welcome to the Well. To mark the season after Pentecost, we have prepared a new Order of Service for our worship.

After the spoken prayers, any who wish to do so are invited to come forward and light a candle as a symbol of their prayer. After the votive offering is over, we will rise, sing, and then share the peace. Following the peace, the rhythm of the liturgy will return to the customary and familiar pattern of the table. We are so glad that you are here. Come close, draw near, and receive the grace of God.

Opening Music

Traditional Irish and Scottish Tunes

At the sound of the bell, please stand.

Opening Poem Clare

Santa Chiara, lovely claritas

Whose soul in stillness holds love’s pure reflection, Shining through you as Holy Caritas, Lucid and lucent, bringing to perfection

The girl whom Love has called to call us all Back into truth, simplicity and grace. Your love for Francis, radiant through the veil, Reveals in both of you your saviour’s face.

Christ holds the mirror of your given life

Up to the world he gives himself to save, A sacrament to keep your city safe, A window into his eternal love.

Unveiled in heaven, dancing in the light, Pray for this pilgrim soul in his dark night.

— Malcom Guite from “The Singing Bowl ”

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A Prayer for the Evening

Stay with us, Lord, since the day is far spent and the night is coming; kindle our hearts on the Way, that we may recognize you in the scriptures, in the breaking of the bread, and in each other. Amen.

Please be seated.

The Reading Matthew 21:23–32

Lector A reading from the Gospel of Matthew.

When Jesus entered the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came to him as he was teaching, and said, “By what authority are you doing these things, and who gave you this authority?” Jesus said to them, “I will also ask you one question; if you tell me the answer, then I will also tell you by what authority I do these things. Did the baptism of John come from heaven, or was it of human origin?” And they argued with one another, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ he will say to us, ‘Why then did you not believe him?’ But if we say, ‘Of human origin,’ we are afraid of the crowd; for all regard John as a prophet.” So they answered Jesus, “We do not know.” And he said to them, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I am doing these things. What do you think? A man had two sons; he went to the first and said, ‘Son, go and work in the vineyard today.’ He answered, ‘I will not’; but later he changed his mind and went. The father went to the second and said the same; and he answered, ‘I go, sir’; but he did not go. Which of the two did the will of his father?” They said, “The first.” Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, the tax collectors and the prostitutes are going into the kingdom of God ahead of you. For John came to you in the way of righteousness and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and the prostitutes believed him; and even after you saw it, you did not change your minds and believe him.”

A period of silence is observed.

The Reflection

The Very Rev. Nathaniel Katz, Dean

Two minutes of silence is observed following the reflection.

Prayers of the People (The people stand for the prayers.)

The Leader begins.

As evening falls and courage sometimes falters, let us turn our hearts to God in prayer. Silence

We pray for those gathered here and all that lies heavy on our hearts. We pray that you would know our needs even before we recognize them. Grant us those good things for which we dare not, or in our blindness cannot, ask.

Silence

We pray for those in positions of leadership in the world, our nation, our state, and our city. Grant them the spirit of wisdom, charity, and justice, that they may promote the well-being of all people.

Silence

We pray for the sick, the bereaved, the oppressed, and the homeless, that they may be comforted by your Holy Spirit, who brings light to the darkest places.

Silence

We pray for the broken and torn fabric of the earth as it yearns for healing, trusting that you make all things new.

Silence

We pray for this and all communities of faith. We pray that you would open the hearts of your faithful to seek your truth and pursue it in love.

Silence

We pray that you would disturb us, Lord, when our dreams have come true because we have dreamed too little; when with the abundance of things we possess we have lost our thirst for the water of life. Push back, we pray, the horizons of our hopes, and move us into your future in strength, courage, hope, and love.

Additional Prayers of Intercession & Thanksgiving

Please be seated

Following the Prayers of the People during the instrumental music and hymn, and at any time hereafter, you are welcome to come forward to light a votive candle as a symbol of your prayer. As we see others light candles, we recognize that we are all carrying prayer concerns known to us alone, and we are reminded to treat one another with kindness and care. Tapers and votives are located to the right of the altar and in front of the transept to the left. Please feel free to go to either of these places to light a candle. The people stand for the hymn.

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Music: Kenneth George Finlay (1882-1974), arr. Compilers of Church Hymary, 3rd edition, 1973; © Compilation, The Church Hymnary Trust; text William Henry Parker (1845-1974); Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. CCL # 11426131

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.

Which one of you, having a hundred sheep and losing one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness and go after the one that is lost until he finds it? When he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders and rejoices. And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and neighbors, saying to them, “Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep that was lost.” Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous people who need no repentance. Amen.

Lord, to You I bring my life

We will sing the entire hymn three times.

The Holy Communion

The Great Thanksgiving

The people stand.

Celebrant Come, Lord Jesus, be our guest. With friend, with stranger, with young and old, be among us tonight.

People Come close to us that we may come close to you. Strengthen us that we may strengthen one another. Renew us that where we have failed, we may begin again.

The People kneel or stand.

In the beginning God made the world. The world flowed from God and God shaped it, filling it with light and life. God knew the world, but we chose not to know God. We turned from God, and though God sought us through patriarchs, matriarchs, and prophets, still we strayed. Our rebellion imperiled the fullness God intends for us, and when the world could bear no more, God sent Jesus, his Son. Among friends, gathered round a table, Jesus took bread, and, having blessed it, he broke the bread and gave it to his disciples saying, “This is my body which is given for you.” In the same way he took wine, and, having given thanks for it, he poured it and gave the cup to his disciples saying, “This cup is the new covenant with God, sealed with my blood. Take this and share it.” Lord Jesus Christ, present with us now, as we do in this place what you did in an upstairs room, breathe your Spirit upon us and upon this bread and wine, that they may be heaven’s food and drink for us, renewing, sustaining, and making us whole, and that we may be your body on earth, loving and caring for the world. Through, with, and for the love of Christ, we share this bread and cup in the unity of your Spirit, Father Almighty. Amen.

text: Becky Baxter, inspired by Psalm 25: 1-16; music: THE HILLS OF IRELAND from Francis O'Neill's Music of Ireland, 1903 (adapt. Becky Baxter) Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.

The Lord’s Prayer

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen.

The Breaking of the Bread

Celebrant Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; People Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.

The Invitation to Communion

Celebrant

So, come to this table, you who have much faith, and you who would like to have more; you who have been to this sacrament often, and you who have not been for a long time. You who have tried to follow Jesus, and you who have fallen short. Come. It is Christ who invites you to meet him here.

All are welcome and encouraged to receive Communion, whatever one’s Christian tradition.

Prayer after Communion (The people may stand or kneel.)

Celebrant and People

Eternal Light, shine in our hearts. Eternal Power, be our strength. Eternal Wisdom, guide us as we serve you. Eternal Goodness, you have drawn us to your heart and united us in the Sacrament of Christ’s Body and Blood. Now grant that with all our heart, mind, and strength, we may evermore seek your face in all those we meet in the world. Amen.

The Blessing

May joy and nothing less find you on the way. May you be blessed and a blessing. And may light guide you, and all God’s children, all the way home. And the blessing of God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit be among you and remain with you always. Amen.

— E. Carson Brisson

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The Dismissal

Celebrant Go forth confident in hope; praise God in all creation; follow Christ through whom all things are made; and in the power of the Spirit become a beacon of hope to the world.

People Thanks be to God.

Closing Music

Traditional Irish Tune

Becky Baxter, Music Coordinator and Harpist for The Well

Amy Wiggs, flautist

Sally Keller, cellist

The Book of Remembrance

This week we remember Dorthyle Nicholl Headrick and Anne H. Ribble.

The Beauty of Flowers

The flowers on the Cathedral Altar are given to the glory of God in celebration of the marriage of Kaki Duenner and Brady Hamel Jr.

Welcome

Sunday, October 1, 2023 Announcements

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EMC Kickoff Dinner & Skit • Join us this evening in Reynolds Hall. Doors open at 6 p.m. immediately following The Well service. Visit the EMC table in the Thompson Cloister to register or volunteer. This event will be livestreamed. Register online to attend in person at: https://www.christchurchcathedral.org/emcdinner

Nametags Available • We’d love to know your name! Please stop by our nametag tables and make your own. Wearing a nametag helps us get to know each other better and helps us welcome newcomers their first time at the Cathedral.

™ Bible Studies • The Cathedral will offer several Bible studies this fall. Learn about your options and how to participate at www.christchurchcathedral.org/biblestudies

™ Second Hand Religion • Over the coming weeks, Dean Katz and other members of the Cathedral community will introduce their spiritual ancestors whom we celebrate as saints, whether living or dead, during the Dean’s Hour. 10 a.m. in Reynolds Hall. Oct 8, 29; Nov 5, 12; Dec 3, 10.

™ The Anglican Way • This class is intended for those who wish to deepen their understanding of the Episcopal Church, its faith, and its mission. Those new to the congregation and adults seeking to be baptized, confirmed, or received are especially encouraged to attend. This fall classes will run Sundays, Oct 8-Nov 19 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Sanders Hall. Learn more at: www.christchurchcathedral.org/anglicanway

™ Fall Neighborhood Gatherings • This fall, we will have Neighborhood Gatherings at various parishioners’ homes throughout Houston. These intimate evenings are a great opportunity to meet folks from all across the Cathedral in a more relaxed setting. Events are scheduled for Oct. 4, 11, and Nov. 8 from 6-7:30 p.m. RSVP required to Lisa Cantu at: lcantu@christchurchcathedral.org Learn more at www.christchurchcathedral.org/ neighborhoodgatherings

™ Fruits of Hospitality • Join us and celebrate Latino-Hispanic Heritage Month, Mes de la Herencia, at the Cathedral. Events will begin Sunday, Oct. 8, and will continue Oct. 13, 14, and 15. All are welcome, and there will be events for the whole family. Learn more at www.christchurchcathedral.org/mesdelaherencia

™ Sunday School • Each Sunday we gather together as a community and grow in our faith through teaching and discussion. Classes are offered for children and youth each Sunday from 10-11 a.m. and Latino ministries from 1-2:30 p.m. Learn more and register at: www. christchurchcathedral.org/sundayschool

After-Hours Emergency Pastoral Care Line • 713-826-5332

Welcome to Christ Church Cathedral!

We are blessed by your presence. If you are new to the Cathedral, please fill out the WELCOME card in your pew and put it in the offering plate or give it to an usher.

Tours of the Cathedral are available after the 5 p.m. service on the third Sunday every month. If you would like a tour, meet the tour guide by the eagle lectern.

Portions of this service are adapted from the Iona Community Worship Book and the Prayer Books of the Church of Ireland, the Anglican Church of New Zealand, and the Northumbrian Community.

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Pursuant to Section 30.06, Penal Code (trespass by license holder with a concealed handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not enter this property with a concealed handgun. Pursuant to Section 30.07, Penal Code (trespass by license holder with an openly carried handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not enter this property with a handgun that is carried openly.