The First Sunday in Lent February 18, 2024 8 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.
The Holy Eucharist: Rite One The Rev. John R. Pitts Celebrant The Liturgy is found in The Book of Common Prayer (BCP).
The Word of God Penitential Order Celebrant
Bless the Lord who forgiveth all our sins.
People
His mercy endureth for ever.
BCP page 319
Opening Sentences
page 319
The General Confession
page 320
Kyrie Eleison
page 324
The Collect of the Day Celebrant
The Lord be with you.
People
And with thy spirit.
Celebrant
Let us pray.
Almighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be tempted of Satan: Make speed to help thy servants who are assaulted by manifold temptations; and, as thou knowest their several infirmities, let each one find thee mighty to save; through Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
The First Reading Reader
The Word of the Lord.
People
Thanks be to God.
Genesis 9:8–17
The Holy Gospel Priest People
Mark 1:9–15
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark. Glory be to thee, O Lord. After the Gospel reading, the Priest says
People
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise be to thee, O Christ.
The Sermon
The Rev. John R. Pitts
The Nicene Creed
page 326
The Prayers of the People
Form II, page 385
The Peace Celebrant People
The peace of the Lord be always with you. And with thy spirit. The People greet one another in the name of the Lord.
The Holy Communion Offerings of alms are received.
The Great Thanksgiving Celebrant People Celebrant People Celebrant People
Eucharistic Prayer I, page 333
The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit. Lift up your hearts. We lift them up unto the Lord. Let us give thanks unto our Lord God. It is meet and right so to do.
Sanctus and Benedictus Celebrant and People Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of Hosts: Heaven and earth are full of thy glory. Glory be to thee, O Lord Most High. Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
The Eucharistic Prayer continues
page 334
The Breaking of the Bread Celebrant People
Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; Therefore let us keep the feast.
You do not have to be an Episcopalian to receive Holy Communion. Communion is received either kneeling or standing 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; ask at the altar rail.
Prayer after Communion
page 339
The Lenten Dismissal Priest
Bow down before the Lord. The people kneel.
Priest
Grant, Almighty God, that your people may recognize their weakness and put their whole trust in your strength, so that they may rejoice for ever in the protection of your loving providence; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Readings this Week from the Revised Common Lectionary The Old Testament
Genesis 9:8–17
God said to Noah and to his sons with him, “As for me, I am establishing my covenant with you and your descendants after you, and with every living creature that is with you, the birds, the domestic animals, and every animal of the earth with you, as many as came out of the ark. I establish my covenant with you, that never again shall all flesh be cut off by the waters of a flood, and never again shall there be a flood to destroy the earth.” God said, “This is the sign of the covenant that I make between me and you and every living creature that is with you, for all future generations: I have set my bow in the clouds, and it shall be a sign of the covenant between me and the earth. When I bring clouds over the earth and the bow is seen in the clouds, I will remember my covenant that is between me and you and every living creature of all flesh; and the waters shall never again become a flood to destroy all flesh. When the bow is in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is on the earth.” God said to Noah, “This is the sign of the covenant that I have established between me and all flesh that is on the earth.”
The Epistle
1 Peter 3:18–22
Christ also suffered for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, in order to bring you to God. He was put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit, in which also he went and made a proclamation to the spirits in prison, who in former times did not obey, when God waited patiently in the days of Noah, during the building of the ark, in which a few, that is, eight persons, were saved through water. And baptism, which this prefigured, now saves you — not as a removal of dirt from the body, but as an appeal to God for a good conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, with angels, authorities, and powers made subject to him.
The Gospel
Mark 1:9–15
In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on him. And a voice came from heaven, “You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased.” And the Spirit immediately drove him out into the wilderness. He was in the wilderness forty days, tempted by Satan; and he was with the wild beasts; and the angels
waited on him. Now 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.”
The Book of Remembrance This week we remember Leslie Cletus Brown III. The Beauty of Flowers The flowers on the Cathedral Altar are given to the glory of God in celebration of the anniversary of Kendall and Trevor Childers by Earl and Ainslie Nibert.
Weekday Services Morning Prayer, 7:30 a.m., Monday-Friday on Zoom Evening Prayer, 6 p.m., Monday- Friday on Zoom Contemplative Prayer, 11:15 a.m., Mondays in Mellinger Room Holy Eucharist, Noon, Wednesdays in Golding Chapel Links available at: www.christchurchcathedral.org/weekdayservices
Welcome
Sunday, February 18, 2024 Announcements TODAY Kehinde Wiley: An Archaeology of Silence • Our Robert C. Stuart Lenten Series in honor of the Very Rev. Barkley S. Thompson kicks off today during the 10 o’clock hour in Reynolds Hall. Caroline Goeser, Ph.D, W.T. and Louise Moran Chair of Learning and Interpretation at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston discusses the ongoing exhibit of painting and sculptures by American artist Kehinde Wiley. Learn more about this speaker and the Lenten series at: www.christhchurchcathedral.org/lent The Sharing Tree • The ministry of Jesus calls us to come together and share the Good News through act, word, and deed. This annual fundraiser supports Cathedral Youth in their mission work. Learn more at www. christchurchcathedral.org/sharingtree or visit the table in the Cloister on Sundays during Lent. Easter Lilies • Easter lilies can be given in memory, honor, or thanksgiving this Easter. Orders received by March 6 will be listed in the Easter dedications booklet. Questions? Reach out to Lisa Viktorin at lviktorin@ christchurchcathedral.org or visit her in the Cloister between services. You can also order online at www.christchurchcathedral.org/easterlilies Lenten Evensong • All are welcome to a choral evensong featuring the Cathedral Choir and marking the beginning of the 40 days of Lent, at 5 p.m. in place of The Well. TNT: Tuesday Nights in The Treehouse • Tuesday nights during Lent (February 20–March 26) will be like none other this spring! Join us for TNT (Tuesday Nights in The Treehouse) from 6:30–8 p.m. for fun, fellowship, and Jesus! Dinner and a great time will be provided. All youth (grades 6-12) are welcome! Women’s Evening Bible Study (WEBS) Returns • On Tuesdays, February 20 through March 26, WEBS will meet via Zoom, 6:30–7:30 p.m. to discuss author Amy-Jill Levine’s Entering the Passion of Jesus: A Beginner’s Guide to Holy Week. Prepare for the arrival of Easter with one of the leading New Testament scholars. To register visit www.christchurchcathedral.org/ biblestudies 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; gather first in the Chapel of the Christ Child at 10 a.m. 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.