The Third Sunday after the Epiphany January 21, 2024 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.
The Holy Eucharist: Rite Two The Rev. Canon Bradley Varnell Celebrant The Liturgy is found in The Book of Common Prayer (BCP). Hymns and service music (S) are in The Hymnal 1982.
Opening Voluntary Prelude on Rhosymedre
Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958)
Hymn 381
Ton-y-Botel
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
Robert Powell (b.1932)
The Collect of the Day Celebrant
The Lord be with you.
People
And also with you.
Celebrant
Let us pray.
Give us grace, O Lord, to answer readily the call of our Savior Jesus Christ and proclaim to all people the Good News of his salvation, that we and the whole world may perceive the glory of his marvelous works; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The First Reading Reader
The Word of the Lord.
People
Thanks be to God.
Jonah 3:1–5, 10
Hymn 537
Moscow
The Holy Gospel Priest People
Mark 1:14–20
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark. Glory to you, Lord Christ. After the Gospel reading, the Priest says The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ.
People
Children’s Sermon
KariAnn Lessner, Minister for Children and Families
The Sermon
The Very Rev. Nathaniel Katz, Dean
The Nicene Creed
page 358
The Prayers of the People
Form IV, page 388
The General Confession
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
John Rutter (b.1945)
Deep peace of the running wave to you, Deep peace of the flowing air to you, Deep peace of the quiet earth to you, Deep peace of the shining stars to you, Deep peace of the gentle earth to you, Moon and stars pour their healing light on you, Deep peace of Christ, the light of the world, to you. — adapt. from old Gaelic rune The Treble Choir of Houston at Christ Church Cathedral Marianna Parnas-Simpson, Director
The Great Thanksgiving
Eucharistic Prayer C, page 369
Sanctus and Benedictus S 125
Richard Proulx (1937–2010)
The Eucharistic Prayer continues
page 371
The Breaking of the Bread Celebrant People
Alleluia, Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; 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
C. Hubert H. Parry (1848-1918)
Dear Lord and Father of mankind, Forgive our foolish ways; Reclothe us in our rightful mind; In purer lives, thy service find, In deeper rev’rence, praise.
In simple trust like theirs who heard, Beside the Syrian sea, The gracious calling of the Lord, Let us, like them, without a word, Rise up and follow thee.
Drop thy still dews of quietness, Till all our strivings cease: Take from our souls the strain and stress, And let our ordered lives confess The beauty of thy peace. Breathe thro’ the heats of our desire Thy coolness and thy balm; Let sense be dumb, let flesh retire; Speak through the earthquake, wind, and fire, O still, small voice of calm. — John Greenleaf Whittier (1807-1892)
Prayer after Communion
page 365
The Blessing Hymn 437
Birmingham
The Dismissal Priest People
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Closing Voluntary Alla Marcia
John Ireland (1879-1962) Refreshments are available in Reynolds Hall.
Readings this Week from the Revised Common Lectionary The Old Testament
Jonah 3:1–5, 10
The word of the Lord came to Jonah a second time, saying, “Get up, go to Nineveh, that great city, and proclaim to it the message that I tell you.” So Jonah set out and went to Nineveh, according to the word of the Lord. Now Nineveh was an exceedingly large city, a three days’ walk across. Jonah began to go into the city, going a day’s walk. And he cried out, “Forty days more, and Nineveh shall be overthrown!” And the people of Nineveh believed God; they proclaimed a fast, and everyone, great and small, put on sackcloth. When God saw what they did, how they turned from their evil ways, God changed his mind about the calamity that he had said he would bring upon them; and he did not do it.
The Epistle
1 Corinthians 7:29–31
I mean, brothers and sisters, the appointed time has grown short; from now on, let even those who have wives be as though they had none, and those who mourn as though they were not mourning, and those who rejoice as though they were not rejoicing, and those who buy as though they had no possessions, and those who deal with the world as though they had no dealings with it. For the present form of this world is passing away.
The Gospel
Mark 1:14–20
After John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news.” As Jesus passed along the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the sea — for they were fishermen. And Jesus said to them, “Follow me and I will make you fish for people.” And immediately they left their nets and followed him. As he went a little farther, he saw James son of Zebedee and his brother John, who were in their boat mending the nets. Immediately he called them; and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men, and followed him.
The Book of Remembrance This week we remember Ashmore Clark Johnson Jr. The Beauty of Flowers The flowers on the Cathedral Altar are given to the glory of God in honor of the Rev. John Pitts by the Pearson family.
Welcome
Sunday, January 21, 2024 Announcements TODAY Annual Parish Meeting • The parish meeting takes place each year and includes the annual financial report of the church, the year-in-review of the parish, as well as the election of new vestry members, officers of the parish, and council delegates. Join us this morning at 10 a.m. in Reynolds Hall. Live translation of English to Spanish will be available. “A Case for Love” Movie • Inspired by the teachings and writings of Bishop Michael Curry, “A Case for Love” is a heartfelt film telling the stories of Americans: prison inmates to politicians and celebrities, the common public, and the military. Join your Cathedral and Diocesan family and purchase your tickets in the Cathedral Bookstore. In theaters one day only — Tuesday, January 23. Learn more by visiting: www.christchurchcathedral.org/acaseforlove Dean’s Hour: Secondhand Religion • Our Secondhand Religion series continues January 28 at 10 a.m. in Reynolds Hall. Dean Katz shares more on spiritual ancestors whom we celebrate as saints, whether living or dead. Bible Studies and Book Clubs • The Cathedral offers an array of Bible studies each week at various times and on multiple topics, as well as some monthly book club options. If you’re looking to dive deeper into scripture and study, connect with others, or just read more, you can find the group that is right for you by visiting: www.christchurchcathedral.org/biblestudies Mornings at the Museum • Contemplate the relationship of art, religion, and spirituality this spring over three Saturday morning tours at the MFAH. Tours will be docent led, and each date will highlight a different collection — March 2, April 6, and May 11. Hosted by the Christian Formation & the Arts Council, cost is $10 to attend. Learn more and register at www. christchurchcathedral.org/morningsatthemuseum Wednesdays at the Cathedral • Holy Eucharist is offered at noon each Wednesday in Golding Chapel. Cathedral tour guides are available to welcome you at the bell tower from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. You may spend your time alone, or the guide will share the Cathedral’s rich history with you. While you’re here, visit the Cathedral Bookstore from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (M–Th) and enjoy a delicious meal at Treebeards restaurant, open 11 a.m. to 2 p.m (M–F). Make your 2024 EMC Pledge • There’s still time to make your annual pledge! Submit your pledge by dropping a pledge card in the offering plate or scan the QR code to pledge online. Questions? Contact CFO Patrick Saccomanno at psaccomanno@christchurchcathedral.org or 713-220-9759. Looking for Children’s Ministry • Follow Agnus to the Jones Building. We gather first in the Chapel of the Christ Child at 10 a.m., and Sunday School for ages 2 years–5th grade is held on the 2nd floor following the gathering. Childcare for infants (6 weeks–5 yrs) can be found on the 1st floor, or enjoy some time on the Huffington Playground. Questions? Contact KariAnn Lessner at kalessner@ christchurchcathedral.org 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 W E L C O M E card in your pew and put it in the offering plate or give it to an usher. Tours of the Cathedral are available every Sunday following the 11 a.m. service and on the third Sunday of each month after the 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. services. Look for the guide under the crucifixion window at the rear of the nave.
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. Please be advised that our services are livestreamed to Vimeo and Facebook. Your participation in the service serves as your consent to the broadcast of your image and voice and to the broadcast of the image and voice of your participating minor children.