The Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost October 22, 2023 9 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. We are glad you are here! The Cathedral is equipped with a hearing loop for assisted listening via telecoil.
Holy Eucharist: Rite Two The Rev. Canon Kathy Rock Pfister Celebrant The Liturgy is found in The Book of Common Prayer (BCP). Hymns and service music (S) are in The Hymnal 1982.
Opening Voluntary Air with Variations
Leo Sowerby (1895-1968)
Hymn 423
St. Denio
The Word of God Celebrant People
Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. BCP page 355 And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
The Collect for Purity Gloria in Excelsis
Communion Service
page 355 John Rutter (b.1945)
The Collect of the Day Celebrant People Celebrant
The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray.
Almighty and everlasting God, in Christ you have revealed your glory among the nations: Preserve the works of your mercy, that your Church throughout the world may persevere with steadfast faith in the confession of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The First Reading Reader People
Exodus 33:12-23
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Hymn 440
Liebster Jesu
The Holy Gospel Deacon People
Matthew 22:15-22
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. Glory to you, Lord Christ. After the Gospel reading, the Deacon says
People
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ.
Children’s Sermon The Sermon The Nicene Creed The Prayers of the People The General Confession
The Very Rev. Nathaniel Katz, Dean page 358 Form III, page 387 page 360
The Peace Celebrant People
The peace of the Lord be always with you. 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
hymn tune: anon.; arr. Robert J. Powell (b.1932) Jesus makes my heart rejoice, I’m his lamb, and know his voice; He’s my shepherd, gentle and guiding, In his pastures now abiding; Constant love to me he shows, Yes, my very name he knows. Shall I sing how blessed I am, Led by Jesus as his lamb? For when all my days are over, In the arms of my dear Savior, Welcome will be my delight, Joy forever in his sight.
Trusting in his path always, I go in and out with peace; He will feed me with the treasure Of his grace in richest measure; When I thirst to Him I cry, Living water he’ll supply.
— Henriette Luise von Hayn (1724-1782); trans. Frederick William Foster (1760-1835)
The Great Thanksgiving Sanctus and Benedictus
Eucharistic Prayer A, page 361 Communion Service
The Eucharistic Prayer continues The Breaking of the Bread Celebrant People
Alleluia, Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.
John Rutter
page 362
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
Calvin Hampton (1938-1984)
Alleluia.
Prayer after Communion
page 365
The Blessing Hymn 460
Hyfrydo
The Dismissal Deacon People
Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power of the Spirit. Thanks be to God.
Closing Voluntary Recessional
Everett Titcomb (1884-1968)
Visitor information and refreshments are available in Reynolds Hall.
Readings this Week from the Revised Common Lectionary The Old Testament
Exodus 33:12–23
Moses said to the Lord, “See, you have said to me, ‘Bring up this people’; but you have not let me know whom you will send with me. Yet you have said, ‘I know you by name, and you have also found favor in my sight.’ Now if I have found favor in your sight, show me your ways, so that I may know you and find favor in your sight. Consider too that this nation is your people.” He said, “My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” And he said to him, “If your presence will not go, do not carry us up from here. For how shall it be known that I have found favor in your sight, I and your people, unless you go with us? In this way, we shall be distinct, I and your people, from every people on the face of the earth.” The Lord said to Moses, “I will do the very thing that you have asked; for you have found favor in my sight, and I know you by name.” Moses said, “Show me your glory, I pray.” And he said, “I will make all my goodness pass before you, and will proclaim before you the name, ‘The Lord’; and I will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will show mercy on whom I will show mercy. But,” he said, “you cannot see my face; for no one shall see me and live.” And the Lord continued, “See, there is a place by me where you shall stand on the rock; and while my glory passes by I will put you in a cleft of the rock, and I will cover you with my hand until I have passed by; then I will take away my hand, and you shall see my back; but my face shall not be seen.”
The Epistle
1 Thessalonians 1:1–10
Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace. We always give thanks to God for all of you and mention you in our prayers, constantly remembering
before our God and Father your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. For we know, brothers and sisters beloved by God, that he has chosen you, because our message of the gospel came to you not in word only, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction; just as you know what kind of persons we proved to be among you for your sake. And you became imitators of us and of the Lord, for in spite of persecution you received the word with joy inspired by the Holy Spirit, so that you became an example to all the believers in Macedonia and in Achaia. For the word of the Lord has sounded forth from you not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but in every place your faith in God has become known, so that we have no need to speak about it. For the people of those regions report about us what kind of welcome we had among you, and how you turned to God from idols, to serve a living and true God, and to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead — Jesus, who rescues us from the wrath that is coming.
The Gospel
Matthew 22:15–22
The Pharisees went and plotted to entrap Jesus in what he said. So they sent their disciples to him, along with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that you are sincere, and teach the way of God in accordance with truth, and show deference to no one; for you do not regard people with partiality. Tell us, then, what you think. Is it lawful to pay taxes to the emperor, or not?” But Jesus, aware of their malice, said, “Why are you putting me to the test, you hypocrites? Show me the coin used for the tax.” And they brought him a denarius. Then he said to them, “Whose head is this, and whose title?” They answered, “The emperor’s.” Then he said to them, “Give therefore to the emperor the things that are the emperor’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” When they heard this, they were amazed; and they left him and went away.
The Book of Remembrance This week we remember Harvey Mellor Shepherd, Nance Foules Wierm and Douglas C. Hoffman. The Beauty of Flowers The flowers on the Cathedral Altar are given to the glory of God gratitude for Doug Hoffman by Mary Hoffman. The flowers on the Cathedral Altar are also given to the glory of God in honor of her sister Carol Lewis and in loving memory of her parents, Roy and Lois Hanning, and brother-in-law, Bob Lewis, by Ginger Hanning. The flowers on the Cathedral Altar are also given to the glory of God in thanksgiving for the Cathedral Bookstore and its faithful volunteers on the fortieth anniversary of its founding.
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Welcome
Sunday, October 22, 2023 Announcements TODAY Celebrating Canon Pfister • The Rev. Kathy Rock Pfister has been called to serve as the next Rector of St. Luke’s on the Lake in Austin. Join us during the 10 o’clock hour to celebrate her ministry at the Cathedral. For other opportunities to thank Kathy and say goodbye visit: www. christchurchcathedral.org/pfister Happy Birthday Bookstore! • Stop by the Latham Lobby and share a piece of birthday cake in honor of the 40th anniversary of the founding of the Cathedral Bookstore. We look forward to celebrating with you all year long! The Anglican Way • This class is intended for those who wish to deepen their understanding of the Episcopal Church, its faith, and its mission. Classes run Sundays through Nov. 19 from 6-7:30 p.m. in Sanders Hall. Learn more at: www.christchurchcathedral.org/anglicanway Annual Christmas Wreath Sale Supports Choir • The Cathedral Choir’s Annual Wreath Sale will be held through Nov. 5, offering an opportunity to support the Choir while bringing holiday cheer to friends, family, and business associates. Learn more at: www.christchurchcathedral.org/wreathsales Cathedral Kids Boo Bash • Children are invited to wear their costumes to church on Sunday, Oct. 29! (Please nothing scary or violent.) Join us on the Huffington Playground at 10 a.m. and share a breakfast bowl of ice cream with Dean Katz. Cathedral Youth Time with Dean Katz • Dean Katz will visit with Cathedral Youth in The Treehouse during the 10 o’clock hour next Sunday, Oct. 29. Dean’s Hour - Secondhand Religion • Our Dean’s Hour series Secondhand Religion continues. The Dean and members of the Cathedral community will introduce spiritual ancestors whom we celebrate as saints, whether living or dead. 10 a.m. in Reynolds Hall. Oct. 29; Nov. 5, 12; Dec. 3, 10. Costa Rica Mission Trip Info Session • Join Minister for Youth Marcia Quintanilla on Sunday, Oct. 29 at 12:15 p.m. in The Treehouse for an information session for all interested in going on the mission trip. She will discuss the work they will be doing, requirements, the application process, and cost. Contact: mquintanilla@christchurchcathedral.org Looking for Children’s Ministry • Follow Agnus to the Jones Building where you can find Sunday School at 10 a.m. for ages 2 years–5th grade, as well as childcare for infants (6 weeks–5), or the Huffington Playground. Have questions? Contact KariAnn Lessner at kalessner@christchurchcathedral.org Submit your pledge for the Every Member Canvass • To submit your pledge, simply return the pledge card you receive by mail or drop it in the offering plate, or visit www.christchurchcathedral. org/pledge to pledge online. If you have questions, contact CFO Patrick Saccomanno at psaccomanno@christchurchcathedral.org or 713-220-9759. After-Hours Emergency Pastoral Care Line • 713-826-5332