Service Booklet - 2021-09-19 (Creation 3 2021)

The Eucharist

Creation 3 and Peace Sunday

19 September 2021 10.30

Welcome to Bradford Cathedral The seat of the Bishop of Leeds and a Centre of Worship and Mission One of three Cathedrals in the Anglican Diocese of Leeds

Our purpose is serving Christ and transforming lives through welcome, worship and encounter.

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WHOLENESS

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10.22 Notices Voluntary: Præambulum ex E, LübWV 7 by V. Lübeck

Greeting and Welcome The Reverend Canon Paul Maybury, Acting Dean We stand

Hymn King of glory, King of peace, I will love thee; and, that love may never cease, I will move thee.

Thou hast granted my request, thou hast heard me; thou didst note my working breast, thou hast spared me.

Wherefore with my utmost art I will sing thee, and the cream of all my heart I will bring thee.

Though my sins against me cried, thou didst clear me, and alone, when they replied, thou didst hear me.

Seven whole days, not one in seven, I will praise thee; in my heart, though not in heaven, I can raise thee.

Small it is, in this poor sort, to enrol thee: e’en eternity’s too short to extol thee.

Words: George Herbert (1593 – 1633); CP 494 Tune: Gwalchmai; CP 502

We remain standing Grace, mercy and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ be with you and also with you.

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Prayers of Penitence God’s whole creation groans.

The land produces thorns and thistles and longs to be set free.

Our sin affects all around us.

We confess our sins in penitence and faith.

You delight in creation, its colour and diversity; yet we have misused the earth and plundered its resources for our own selfish ends.

Lord, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy.

You have brought order out of chaos, light in darkness, good out of evil, but we have preferred darkness in words and deeds which dishonour God’s holy name.

Christ, have mercy.

Christ, have mercy You have showered us with blessings, but we have been grudging towards others and lacking in generosity in word and deed.

Lord, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy.

Silence May God who loved the world so much that he sent his Son to be our Saviour forgive you your sins and make you holy to serve him in the world, through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

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We remain standing as the choir sings

Gloria in Excelsis Glory be to God on high, and in earth peace, good will towards men.

We praise thee, we bless thee, we worship thee, we glorify thee, we give thanks to thee for thy great glory, O Lord God, heavenly King, God the Father almighty.

O Lord, the only-begotten Son Jesu Christ; O Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us.

Thou that takest away the sins of the world, receive our prayer.

Thou that sittest at the right hand of the Father, have mercy upon us.

For thou only art holy, thou only art the Lord, thou only, O Christ, with the Holy Ghost, art most high in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

The president introduces a period of silent prayer

Prayer of the day Creator God, you made the goodness of the land, the riches of the sea and the rhythm of the seasons; as we bless you for all you have created, may we cherish and respect this planet and its peoples, through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

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We sit

Old Testament Reading

Isaiah 11.1-9

read by John Chuter

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A shoot shall come out from the stock of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out of his roots.

2 The spirit of the Lord shall rest on him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord.

3 His delight shall be in the fear of the Lord.

He shall not judge by what his eyes see, or decide by what his ears hear; 4 but with righteousness he shall judge the poor, and decide with equity for the meek of the earth; he shall strike the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips he shall kill the wicked.

5 Righteousness shall be the belt around his waist, and faithfulness the belt around his loins.

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The wolf shall live with the lamb, the leopard shall lie down with the kid, the calf and the lion and the fatling together, and a little child shall lead them.

7 The cow and the bear shall graze, their young shall lie down together; and the lion shall eat straw like the ox.

8 The nursing child shall play over the hole of the asp, and the weaned child shall put its hand on the adder’s den.

9 They will not hurt or destroy on all my holy mountain; for the earth will be full of the knowledge of the Lord as the waters cover the sea.

This is the word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God. Silence

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We stand

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.

God has spoken to us through his Son, through whom he created the worlds. cf Hebrews 1.2

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.

Gospel Reading

Matthew 5.1-12

read by the Reverend Canon Philip Gray, Acting Canon Precentor

Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew.

Glory to you, O Lord.

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When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. 2Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying: 3

‘Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

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‘Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

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‘Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

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‘Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.

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‘Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.

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‘Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.

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‘Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.

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‘Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

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‘Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. 12Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

This is the Gospel of the Lord.

Praise to you, O Christ.

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After an opening prayer, we sit

Sermon The Reverend Mark Smith,Vicar of St. Peter’s Rawdon; Minister in the Deaf Community, Diocese of Leeds At the conclusion of the sermon, the organist plays an improvisation We stand

The Creed I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead.

On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. cf 1 Corinthians 15.3-7

We sit

Prayers of Intercession

led by Jane Thompson

In the power of the Spirit and in union with Christ, let us pray to the Father.

After each section this, or an alternative, response is used: Lord of creation hear the cry of our hearts.

Merciful Father, accept these prayers for the sake of your Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.

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We stand

Giving and Receiving Peace You shall go out in joy and be led back in peace; the mountains and the hills before you shall burst into song, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.

Isaiah 55.12 The peace of the Lord be always with you.

And also with you.

We offer one another a sign of peace and offer our gifts to God. The Table is set with bread and wine Our offerings are received: www.bradfordcathedral.org/support-us/donate

Hymn How good it is, what pleasure comes, when people live as one.

When peace and justice light the way the will of God is done.

True friendship then like fragrant oil surrounds us with delight; and blessings shine like morning dew upon the mountain height.

How good it is when walls of fear come tumbling to the ground.

When arms are changed to farming tools the fruits of life abound.

What quiet joy can bloom and grow when people work for peace, when hands and voices join as one that hate and war may cease.

Words: Ruth C. Duck (b.1947); SP 244 Tune: St. Botolph; CP 238

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We remain standing

Great Thanksgiving Prayer The Lord is here.

His Spirit is with us.

Lift up your hearts.

We lift them to the Lord.

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give thanks and praise.

It is indeed right, it is our duty and our joy, always and everywhere to give you thanks, holy Father, almighty and eternal God. For you have created the heavens and the earth, and formed us in your own image.

In the fullness of time you sent forth your Son, your eternal Word, who laid down his life for our salvation and rose from the grave, the first-fruits of your new creation.

You send forth your holy and life-giving Spirit to give life to our mortal bodies and to renew the face of the earth.

Therefore with all the heavenly hosts, we give voice to everything that you have made, and sing the eternal hymn of praise: Choir

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.

Lord, you are holy indeed, the source of all holiness.

Grant that by the power of your Holy Spirit, and according to your holy will, these gifts of bread and wine may be to us the body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ; who, on the same night that he was betrayed, took bread and gave you thanks; he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take, eat; this is my body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of me.

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In the same way, after supper he took the cup and gave you thanks; he gave it to them, saying: Drink this, all of you; this is my blood of the new covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins.

Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.

Great is the mystery of faith: Christ has died.

Christ is risen.

Christ will come again.

And so, Father, calling to mind his death on the cross, his perfect sacrifice made once for the sins of the whole world; rejoicing in his mighty resurrection and glorious ascension, and looking for his coming in glory, we celebrate this memorial of our redemption.

As we offer you this our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving, we bring before you this bread and this cup and we thank you for counting us worthy to stand in your presence and serve you.

Send the Holy Spirit on your people and gather into one in your kingdom all who share this one bread and one cup, so that we, in the company of all the saints, may praise and glorify you for ever, through Jesus Christ our Lord; by whom, and with whom, and in whom, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all honour and glory be yours, almighty Father, for ever and ever.

Amen.

We sit

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Silence

The Lord’s Prayer Looking for the coming of his kingdom, as our Saviour taught us, so we pray: Our Father in heaven hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven.

Give us today our daily bread.

Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.

Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil.

For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and for ever. Amen.

Breaking of the Bread We break this bread to share in the body of Christ.

Though we are many, we are one body, because we all share in one bread.

Giving of Communion The body of Christ given for you.

Amen.

The blood of Christ shed for you.

Amen.

O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world: have mercy upon us.

O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world: have mercy upon us.

O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world: grant us thy peace.

Please stand in your place if you would like to receive the bread of Communion Please indicate if you’d like a gluten-free wafer

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If you are at home and unable to receive Communion, you may wish to use the following prayer, after Richard of Chichester: Thanks be to you, Lord Jesus Christ, for all the benefits you have given me, for all the pains and insults you have borne for me.

Since I cannot now receive you sacramentally, I ask you to come spiritually into my heart.

O most merciful redeemer, friend and brother, may I know you more clearly, love you more dearly, and follow you more nearly, day by day.

Amen.

Communion Motet Sacerdotes Domini incensum et panes offerunt Deo: et ideo sancti erunt Deo suo et non polluent nomen eius.

Alleluia.

Then did priests make offering of incense and loaves of finest wheat to God: and therefore shall they be holy to their Lord and shall not defile his most holy name.

Alleluia.

Music: W Byrd (1543-1623)

Prayer after Communion Almighty God, we thank you for feeding us with the body and blood of your Son Jesus Christ.

Through him we offer you our souls and bodies to be a living sacrifice.

Send us out in the power of your Spirit to live and work to your praise and glory.

Amen.

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We stand

Hymn Strengthen for service, Lord, the hands that holy things have taken; let ears that now have heard thy songs to clamour never waken.

Lord, may the tongues which 'Holy' sang keep free from all deceiving; the eyes which saw thy love be bright, thy blessèd hope perceiving.

The feet that tread thy holy courts from light do thou not banish; the bodies by thy Body fed with thy new life replenish.

Words: Ascribed to Ephraim the Syrian (c. 306 – 373) Tune: Ach Gott und Herr; CP323

Dismissal May God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who is the source of all goodness and growth, pour his blessing upon all things created, and upon you his children, that you may use his gifts to his glory and the welfare of all peoples; and the blessing of God almighty the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you and remain with you always.

Amen.

Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.

In the name of Christ.

Amen.

Voluntary: Hymne au Soleil by Louis Vierne (1870-1937) The concluding organ voluntary is offered as part of our worship

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Material in this Order of Service is taken from Common Worship: Services and Prayers for the Church of England, copyright © The Archbishops’ Council of the Church of England, 2000 and Common Worship: Times & Seasons, copyright © The Archbishops’ Council of the Church of England, 2006. Scripture readings are taken from the New Revised Standard Version (Anglicised Edition) of the Bible, copyright © 1989, 1994 The National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Copyright hymns and songs are reproduced under the Christian Copyright Licensing scheme: licence number 3887. This compilation is copyright © 2021 The Chapter of Bradford.

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