The Ninth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 11C
17 July 2016 8:45 A.M. and 11:15 A.M. The Holy Eucharist
8:45 A.M. The Reverend John William Harkins III, Ph.D., Celebrant The Reverend Theophus “Thee” Smith, Ph.D., Preacher 11:15 A.M. The Reverend Canon George M. Maxwell, Jr., Celebrant The Reverend Canon C. Wallace Marsh IV, Preacher The 8:45 a.m. service in the Cathedral gathers the largest and most diverse age groups of the parish. We rejoice and laugh with smaller children who are a large presence here; so the sermons, prayers, and hymns are intentionally developed to have a wide and educational appeal. This service maintains the grandeur and grace of the Anglican tradition, but our faith is presented in a creative and wide style. Should one be meeting the Episcopal Church from another tradition, this is our most accessible service. The 11:15 a.m. Eucharist presents the splendor of the Christian faith in its most glorious Anglican fashion. Our music, our prayers, and our sermons use the finest sources our spiritual history can offer. Incense is used on feast days. Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.
Voluntary Fantasy in E
Harold Darke
The Welcome
THE WORD OF GOD All sing
The Processional: Hymn 48, “O day of radiant gladness”
Es flog ein kleins Waldvögelein
The Opening Acclamation The Book of Common Prayer (BCP), p. 355 Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. All And blessed be God’s kingdom, now and for ever. Amen. The Collect for Purity BCP p. 355 Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen. 1