The Well 5 p.m. leaflet for 5/10/2020

Sunday, May 10 5 p.m.

Christ Church Cathedral Houston, Texas

Fifth Sunday of Easter five o’clock in the evening The Rev. Arthur A. Callaham, Canon Vicar Officiant We welcome you to Christ Church Cathedral. Since 1839, this Christian community has gathered for worship.

Interlude on a Scottish Fisherman’s Hymn

The Word of God Welcome to this holy place.

Friend and stranger, saint and sinner, all who gather here.

Come all who hunger, all who thirst for life in all its fullness. Come with hope or hesitation; come with joy or yearning; come.

People Generous God and generous Savior, touch us through your Spirit.

Officiant The Lord be with you.

People And also with you.

Officiant Let us pray.

Officiant People Officiant

Stay with us, Lord, since the day is far spent and the night is coming; kindle our hearts on the Way, that we may recognize you in the scriptures, in the breaking of the bread, and in each other. Amen.

First Reading Reader

Acts 7:55–60

A Reading from the Acts of Apostles.

Filled with the Holy Spirit, Stephen gazed into heaven and saw the glory of God and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. “Look,” he said, “I see the heavens opened and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God!” But they covered their ears, and with a loud shout all rushed together against him. Then they dragged him out of the city and began to stone him; and the witnesses laid their coats at the feet of a young man named Saul. While they were stoning Stephen, he prayed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” Then he knelt down and cried out in a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” When he had said this, he died.

Reader People

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

Interlude on a Traditional Shetland Tune adapted as a Hymn “Christ’s Love For All” 1

The Holy Gospel

John 14:1–14

Deacon A Reading from the Gospel according to John.

Jesus said, “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, so that where I am, there you may be also. And you know the way to the place where I am going.” Thomas said to him, “Lord, we do not know where you are going. How can we know the way?” Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you know me, you will know my Father also. From now on you do know him and have seen him.” Philip said to him, “Lord, show us the Father, and we will be satisfied.” Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you all this time, Philip, and you still do not know me?

Whoever has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’? Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me? The words that I say to you I do not speak on my own; but the Father who dwells in me does his works. Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father is in me; but if you do not, then believe me because of the works themselves. Very truly, I tell you, the one who believes in me will also do the works that I do and, in fact, will do greater works than these, because I am going to the Father. I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If in my name you ask me for anything, I will do it.”

Deacon The Word of the Lord.

People Thanks be to God.

The Reflection

The Very Rev. Barkley S. Thompson, Dean

Interlude on a Traditional Scottish Tune Expression of Faith Lord, you have always given bread for the coming day; And though I am poor, today I trust in you.

Lord, You have always given strength for the coming day; And though I am weak, today I trust in you.

Lord, You have always given peace for the coming day; And though of anxious heart, today I trust in you.

Lord, You have always kept me safe in trials; And now, tried as I am, today I trust in you.

Lord, You have always marked the road for the coming day; And though it may be hidden, today I trust in you.

Lord, You have always lightened this darkness of mine; 2

And though the night is here, today I trust in you.

Lord, You have always spoken when time was ripe; And though you may be silent now, today I trust in you.

Prayers of the People (The People may remain seated) The Leader begins

As evening falls and courage sometimes falters, let us turn our hearts to God in prayer.

Silence

We pray for those gathered here and all that lies heavy on our hearts. We pray that you would know our needs even before we recognize them. Grant us those good things for which we dare not, or in our blindness cannot, ask.

Silence

We pray for those in positions of leadership in the world, our nation, our state, and our city. Grant them the spirit of wisdom, charity, and justice, that they may promote the well-being of all people.

Silence

We pray for the sick, the bereaved, the oppressed, and the homeless, that they may be comforted by your Holy Spirit, who brings light to the darkest places.

Silence

We pray for the broken and torn fabric of the earth as it yearns for healing, trusting that you make all things new.

Silence

We pray for this and all communities of faith. We pray that you would open the hearts of your faithful to seek your truth and pursue it in love.

Silence

We pray that you would disturb us, Lord, when our dreams have come true because we have dreamed too little; when with the abundance of things we possess we have lost our thirst for the water of life. Push back, we pray, the horizons of our hopes, and move us into your future in strength, courage, hope, and love.

The Confession and Absolution Officiant

Let us confess our sins.

God of all mercy, we confess that we have sinned against you, opposing your will in our lives.

We have denied your goodness in each other, in ourselves, and in the world you have created.

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We repent of the evil that ensnares us, the evil we have done, and the evil done on our behalf.

Forgive, restore, and strengthen us through our Savior Jesus Christ, that we may abide in your love and serve only your will. Amen.

Officiant

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.

Interlude on a Traditional Irish Tune The Dismissal Officiant People

Let us go forth in the name of Christ. Alleluia, alleluia.

Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia.

The Book of Remembrance This week we remember Priscilla Rodman Wandel and John Philip Wandel Sr. The Beauty of Flowers The flowers on the Cathedral Altar are given to the glory of God in loving memory of Mrs. James A. Haralson by her daughter, Mrs. Gary P. Pearson, and her grandchildren, Gary, Jim, and Mary Bain.

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Welcome Sunday, May 10, 2020 Announcements Today we are celebrating May Fete • The annual tradition continues — safely with social distancing!

There are recipes to make, photos to see and share on social media, and a video to watch. Read the Thursday enews from a few days ago to find out more.

Virtual worship continues until June 1 • Bishop Doyle and Dean Thompson have joined bishops, clergy, and other faith leaders from Houston Episcopal, Baptist, United Methodist, Presbyterian, and Lutheran churches in writing a letter to say that, following the consensus of medical leaders in Houston, Christ Church Cathedral parishioners will continue to worship virtually from home until June 1. Dean Thompson has created a task force that will be thinking through what future on-campus gatherings at the Cathedral will look like. The task force has also created a survey; please keep an eye out for it and respond. In the latter half of May, Dean Thompson will update everyone on those plans.

The Cathedral is hosting a socially distanced, safe blood drive on May 31 • A blood drive is one of the many ways we can support others during this time. One donation has the ability to save three lives. Our safe blood drive will be Sunday, May 31, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Reynolds Hall.

People can give by appointment only. Go to our website under “Registrations” for the link to sign up.

Every weekday at 12:05 p.m., go to Facebook for a live worship service • Our intrepid priests are on live video every weekday for the noonday worship service. Leave a comment and we will pray for you. Go to facebook.com/cccathedraltx to tune in. During the 50 days of Easter, these weekday worship services will focus on the book of Acts.

How to make a donation online • It is simple to make a donation on the Cathedral website, as an Easter offering or for any other reason. Look for the tab at the top of the site that says, “Give.”

Click on the tab for a variety of ways to make a gift to the Cathedral. We are now offering options to pay via PayPal as well as a new “text-to-give” option. Simply text “Give” to 888-998-1634, and follow the instructions. If you have questions, contact Chief Administrative Officer and Minister for Stewardship Karen Kraycirik at kkraycirik@christchurchcathedral.org or 713-590-3338.

For more information about these and other events at the Cathedral, visit christchurchcathedral.org, or cccathedraltx

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The Rt. Rev. C. Andrew Doyle, Bishop of Texas The Rt. Rev. Jeff W. Fisher, Bishop Suffragan The Rt. Rev. Kai Ryan, Bishop Suffragan The Rt. Rev. Hector Monterroso, Assistant Bishop The Very Rev. Barkley S. Thompson, Dean The Rev. Arthur A. Callaham, Canon Vicar The Rev. Simón Bautista Betances, Canon Missioner for Latino Ministries The Rev. Becky Zartman, Canon Missioner for Welcome and Evangelism The Rev. Gregory Seme, Curate The Rev. John A. Logan Jr., Canon Emeritus The Rev. Edward L. Stein, Assisting Priest The Rev. Jim Morgan, Pastoral Associate, Chaplain at The Beacon Robert L. Simpson, Canon for Music Daryl Robinson, Cathedral Organist Thomas Marvil, Organ Scholar Lucy Chambers, Bookstore Manager

1117 Texas Avenue • Houston, Texas 77002 • 713-222-2593 christchurchcathedral.org Portions of this service are adapted from the Iona Community Worship Book and the Prayer Books of the Church of Ireland, the Anglican Church of New Zealand, and the the Northumbrian Community.

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.