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Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
The Holy Eucharist
five o’clock in the evening
The Rev. Elizabeth Parker, Affiliated Clergy Celebrant
John Gallagher Cantor
Good evening and welcome to The Well. The order of service has been adapted to observe the season after Pentecost. We are so glad that you are here. Come close, draw near, and receive the grace of God.
Opening Music
Traditional Scottish and Irish Tunes
Prayer for the Evening
Holy One, may the song of your Spirit soothe us, your gentle arms cradle us, your tenderness ease our tiredness, and your welcome enfold our weariness, this night and all our nights. Amen.
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God of Moses, who rained down bread on Israel’s wandering people: lead us to the food that never leaves us craving, addicted to consuming, but fills our whole humanity with life enough for all; through Jesus Christ, the bread of heaven. Amen.
Please be seated.
Psalm 78:23–29
So he commanded the clouds above * and opened the doors of heaven. He rained down manna upon them to eat * and gave them grain from heaven.
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So mortals ate the bread of angels; * he provided for them food enough. He caused the east wind to blow in the heavens * and led out the south wind by his might. He rained down flesh upon them like dust * and winged birds like the sand of the sea. He let it fall in the midst of their camp * and round about their dwellings. So they ate and were well filled, * for he gave them what they craved. Please stand.
The Holy Gospel
Priest The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John.
People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
John 6:24–35
The next day, when the people who remained after the feeding of the five thousand saw that neither Jesus nor his disciples were there, they themselves got into the boats and went to Capernaum looking for Jesus. When they found him on the other side of the sea, they said to him, “Rabbi, when did you come here?” Jesus answered them, “Very truly, I tell you, you are looking for me, not because you saw signs, but because you ate your fill of the loaves. Do not work for the food that perishes, but for the food that endures for eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For it is on him that God the Father has set his seal.” Then they said to him, “What must we do to perform the works of God?” Jesus answered them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in him whom he has sent.” So they said to him, “What sign are you going to give us then, so that we may see it and believe you? What work are you performing? Our ancestors ate the manna in the wilderness; as it is written, ‘He gave them bread from heaven to eat.’” Then Jesus said to them, “Very truly, I tell you, it was not Moses who gave you the bread from heaven, but it is my Father who gives you the true bread from heaven. For the bread of God is that which comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.” They said to him, “Sir, give us this bread always.” Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.”
Priest The Gospel of the Lord.
People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
All sit.
The Reflection
A period of silence is observed following the Reflection.
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Intercessions
The People stand. The intercessor says Eternal Spirit, Life-Giver, Pain-Bearer, Love-Maker, Source of all that is and that shall be, Father and Mother of us all, Loving God, in whom is heaven:
May the hallowing of your Name echo through the universe.
Silence may be kept.
May the way of your justice be followed by the peoples of the world.
Silence may be kept.
May your heavenly will be done by all created beings.
Silence may be kept.
May your realm of peace and freedom sustain our hope and come on earth.
Silence may be kept.
With the bread we need for today, feed us.
In the hurts we absorb from one another, forgive us.
In times of temptation and test, strengthen us.
From trials too sharp to endure, spare us.
From the grip of all that is evil, free us.
For you reign in the glory of the power that is love, now and forever. Amen. Additional prayers may be added.
Confession
The intercessor continues
You prepare a place for us; we refuse your invitation. Lord have mercy. Lord have mercy.
Your table is open to all; we keep it for ourselves. Christ have mercy. Christ have mercy.
Your welcome is wild; we are caged by fear. Lord have mercy. Lord have mercy.
Absolution
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Through the cross of Christ, God have mercy on you, pardon you and set you free. Know that you are forgiven and be at peace. God strengthen you in all goodness and keep you in life eternal. Amen.
Silent Prayer and Candle Lighting
Following the Intercessions during the instrumental music, 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 Peace
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Here is food that satisfies, the taste of communion. Here is wine pouring free, the washing away of fear. Here is life abundant, a table of peace for all. May this peace be in us and among us, a sign of hope for a world renewed.
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The people greet one another in the name of the Lord, after which the people are seated for brief announcements.
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God of blessing, we thank you always for making us in your image to serve the peace of all creation. You shared your name with our mothers and fathers: Sarah and Abraham, who left their home and became a blessing to all nations; Moses and Miriam, who went through sea and wilderness to the place of revelation; Deborah and Samson, who gave hope and justice to a people ruled by fear; Ruth and Jonah, who went to foreign soil and found a God who loves the stranger.
From our ancestors in faith came Jesus, the son of promise to fulfill the law, embody your love and draw all people to himself. He accepted death to break its fearful hold; he was raised to life to share it in abundance; he comes again to break the bread and pour the wine of hope.
Therefore, with all the people whose story you have shaped, with women and men of faith in every part of the world, we glory in your generous love and sing in praise of you:
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
We ask that your Holy Spirit will fall upon us and upon these gifts that these fragile, earthly things may be to us the body and blood of our lord and brother, Jesus Christ; who, on the night that he was betrayed, gathered with his faltering friends for a meal that tasted of freedom. Calling them to his table, he took bread and broke it and said: “ Th is is my body, which is given for you. Do this to remember me.” In the same way after supper, he took the cup saying: “ Th is cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, whenever you drink it, to remember me.” As on that night, so here and now he offers himself in touch and taste beyond all words can hold.
Great is the mystery of faith: Christ has died
Christ is risen Christ will come again.
Therefore we come in memory and hope, responding to your call and the promise that echoes from the dawn of all time.
May mind and heart be held by your self-giving love as we stand before the cross, approach the empty tomb, and praise the one whose name is lifted high above all earthly power.
Receive our broken offering through his all-powerful grace, and bind us in communion with all who share your gifts; through Jesus Christ, in whom all ages and all the worlds are drawn into ceaseless love of Father, Son and Holy Spirit. AMEN.
The Lord’s Prayer
And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.
The Breaking of The Bread
Celebrant We break this bread to share in the Body of Christ; People We who are many are one body, for we all share in the one bread. Celebrant Bread and wine; the gifts of God for the people of God.
People May we who share these gifts be found in Christ and Christ in us. At the direction of the ushers you are invited to form a single line in the central aisle to receive Communion in front of the altar.
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. 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. If you need Communion brought to you in the pew, please tell an usher.
Prayer After Communion
Celebrant Let us pray.
May we who have fed at Wisdom’s table take her welcome out to where tables are reserved and doors are closed; may the Spirit drive us to break our bread on the altar of the world. Amen.
The Blessing
May the outrageous welcome of the Father accept us for who we are; may the incarnation of the Word touch and hold us close; may the wandering of the Spirit help us risk ourselves for love; and the blessing of God, Creator, Redeemer and Sustainer, be with you this night and always. Amen.
Celebrant Entrust your life to the Lord of the open spaces and the time of adventure; to the life that pulses through rain drenched streets and mountain heights; to the love that sustains us through feast and famine. Let God’s hope be a clearing sky before you, a compass in your heart guiding you to where you belong. The Divine Spirit dwells in us.
People Thanks be to God.
Closing Music
Traditional Welsh Tune
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 joyful thanksgiving for Wilson Phelps Carver, son of Gordon and Mary Brent Carver IV, by his great grandparents Fairfax and Risher Randall.
Becky Baxter, Music Coordinator and Harpist for The Well
Teresa Grawunder, flautist
Fran Koiner, cellist
Portions of this service come from “Prayers for an Inclusive Church” by Steven Shakespeare, published by Church Publishing, Inc. The intercessions for The Well have been adapted from “Prayer at Night’s Approaching” by Jim Cotter, pages 15-16.
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Welcome
Sunday, August 4, 2024
Announcements
Centering Prayer • Deepen your life with God through Centering Prayer, an ancient method of praying focused on meeting God in silence. The Centering Prayer group meets on Mondays, 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., in the Mellinger Room — beginning August 5. No previous experience is required; all are welcome! For more information contact Carole Pentony at carolepen3@gmail.com
Calling all Knitters and Crocheters! • All are welcome to learn and build skills as a knitter or crocheter by joining Threads of Comfort and Joy! Meet in the Mellinger Room at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 10. Together we’ll create special gifts and foster this spiritual practice. Light brunch and supplies provided. Questions? Contact Claire Soard csoard@christchurchcathedral.org
Dean’s Hour: General Convention Edition • Have you heard about the 2024 General Convention? Join the Rev. Luz Montes, who served as a deputy, and Nina Johnston, parishioner and dedicated volunteer, for an exciting and uplifting discussion about their experiences in Louisville this past June. Whether you’re bursting with enthusiasm or just curious, all levels of excitement are welcome to learn all about it on Sunday, August 11, during the Dean’s Hour in Reynolds Hall at 10 o’clock.
Save the Date for Homecoming Sunday • After a summer of sabbath rest, play and travel, our Cathedral community comes home to mark the start of a new program year. Sunday, August 25, will be jam packed with back to school blessings, commissioning of friends in ministry, and a ministry fair that showcases all the ways to connect to your Cathedral. So mark your calendar — you won’t want to miss it as we kick off a new year together!
Summer Sunday Altar Flowers • Fresh altar flower arrangements for Sunday services may be donated to honor a friend or family member, a loved one, to celebrate a birthday or anniversary. There are still vacancies in July and August for Sunday altar flower donors. Please contact Lisa Viktorin at lviktorin@christchurchcathedral.org for more information.
Education for Ministry • Education for Ministry (EfM) is a four-year program of Christian formation and fellowship and encourages a deepened understanding of faith and how it lives out in the world. Open to lay people, no prior theological experience required. EfM meets Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. beginning Sept. 3. Learn more at: www.christchurchcathedral.org/efm
Wednesdays at the Cathedral • Holy Eucharist is offered at 12:05 p.m. each Wednesday in Golding Chapel. Cathedral Tour Guides are available to welcome you at the bell tower from 10:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. You may spend your time alone, or the guide will share the Cathedral’s rich history with you. While you’re here, enjoy a delicious meal at Treebeards restaurant, open 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (M-F).
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