Christ Church Cathedral
Houston, Texas August 28, 2022 5 p.m. We welcome you to Christ Church Cathedral. Since 1839, this Christian community has gathered for worship. The Cathedral is equipped with a hearing loop for assisted listening via telecoil.
Welcome to Christ Church Cathedral! We have a socially distanced and masked seating section available. The east transept is reserved for those who choose both to physically distance and wear masks. If you’re sitting in that designated section, you are expected to wear masks and sit socially distanced. For others who wish to mask, we have masks available at all welcome tables.
The Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost five o’clock in the evening The Rev. Bradley Varnell, Canon Missioner for Community Life and Young Adult Ministry Celebrant Lighting of Votive Candles Worshipers are encouraged to sit in front of the alms basin. During the opening contemplative music, they are invited to observe prayerful quiet or to come forward to light a votive candle in acknowledgement of a prayer, concern, or in memory of a loved one. OpeningTraditionalMusic Scottish and Irish Tunes The celebrant will offer a welcome, after which the people stand. A Message from the Senior Warden Hymn & b 8 6 œ j œ œ. œ œ 1. Look 2. Look 3. What and and God learn learn wants from from the the should œ. œ œ œ. birds flowers be of of the the our air, field, will; & b œ J œ œ. œ œ fly bring where ing ing God high beau calls a ty bove and should œ. œ œ œ. wor col be ry our and to our fear; life; goal. & b œ j œ œ. œ œ nei When nei ther we ther sow sew seek ing ing nor nor the œ. œ œ œ. har king tai vest lor ing dom ing seed, first, cloth, & b œ J œ œ. œ œ yet yet all they're they're we've gi dressed lost ven in what the is œ. œ œ œ. ev ours fin er est they at a need. tire, gain. & b œ J œ œ J œ If Let's If the the be God God done of of with œ J œ œ. earth earth anx and and ious heaven heaven thoughts, & b œ J œ œ j œ cares cares set for for a birds flowers side as as to œ. œ œ œ. much much mor as as row's this, this, cares, Look and Learn 1
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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.
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Let mutual love continue. Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it. Remember those who are in prison, as though you were in prison with them; those who are being tortured, as though you yourselves were being tortured. Let marriage be held in honor by all, and let the marriage bed be kept undefiled; for God will judge fornicators and adulterers. Keep your lives free from the love of money, and be content with what you have; for he has said, “I will never leave you or forsake you.” So we can say with confidence, “The Lord
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The First Reading Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16 Reader A Reading from the Letter to the Hebrews.
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Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray.
The people remain standing. The Celebrant begins Celebrant Welcome to this holy place.
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Celebrant Come all who hunger, all who thirst for life in all its fullness. Come with hope or hesitation; come with joy or yearning; come.
The Holy Gospel Luke 14:1, 7-14 Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. People Glory to you, Lord Christ. On one occasion when Jesus was going to the house of a leader of the Pharisees to eat a meal on the sabbath, they were watching him closely. When he noticed how the guests chose the places of honor, he told them a parable. “When you are invited by someone to a wedding banquet, do not sit down at the place of honor, in case someone more distinguished than you has been invited by your host; and the host who invited both of you may come and say to you, `Give this person your place,’ and then in disgrace you would start to take the lowest place. But when you are invited, go and sit down at the
is3 my helper; I will not be afraid. What can anyone do to me?” Remember your leaders, those who spoke the word of God to you; consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Through him, then, let us continually offer a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that confess his name. Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God. Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God. The people stand for the hymn and the reading of the Gospel. Hymn & b 4 4 ú œ œ 1. Light 2. Light en en our our œ œ ú dark bur ness, den, ú œ œ œ œ Lord, Lord, we we w pray. -ask.& b ú œ œ Light Light en en our our œ ú œ œ dark bur ness den, at bring the ú œ œ end joy of to the the .ú day. task; -& b œ De give œ ú œ fend peace us in from our œ œ ú œ dan la ger bours, and to J œ œ. œ œ per work ils of bring the your .ú night, might, & b œ œ for for the the .ú œ love love of of œ ú œ œ Christ Christ the the .ú œ œ Lord Lord who who is is w light. light. Lighten our darkness Text © SPCK, Holy Trinity Church, Marylebone Road, London NW1 4DU. ~ Music © 2005 Kevin Mayhew Ltd. Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. CCL # 11426131; onelicense.net # 726591-A
lowest place, so that when your host comes, he may say to you, `Friend, move up higher’; then you will be honored in the presence of all who sit at the table with you. For all who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”
He said also to the one who had invited him, “When you give a luncheon or a dinner, do not invite your friends or your brothers or your relatives or rich neighbors, in case they may invite you in return, and you would be repaid. But when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind. And you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you, for you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.”
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 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.
The Rev. Kathy Rock Pfister, Canon Vicar Prayers of the People (The people may stand or kneel for the prayers.)
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 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.
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The Reflection
Deacon The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ. The people sit.
Celebrant 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.
The people stand for the Peace. The Peace Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you. People And also with you. The People greet one another in the name of the Lord.
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Let us confess our sins. The People may kneel or stand. Merciful God, we have sinned in what we have thought and said, in the wrong we have done and in the good we have not done. We have sinned in ignorance; we have sinned in weakness; we have sinned through our own deliberate fault. We are truly sorry. We repent and turn to you. Forgive us, for our Savior Christ’s sake, and renew our lives to the glory of your name. Amen.
The Confession and Absolution Celebrant
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.
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The People kneel or stand. In the beginning God made the world. The world flowed from God and God shaped it, filling it with light and life. God knew the world, but we chose not to know God. turned from God, and though God sought us through patriarchs, matriarchs, and prophets, still we strayed. Our rebellion imperiled the fullness God intends for us, and6
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The Holy Communion The people may be seated for the offertory hymn. Offertory Hymn & b b 4 4 œ 1. We 6. Lord, 2. We 3. We 4. We 5. We œ œ œ œ œ yearn yearn yearn take bring yearn our to to and to to see know feel find use yearn a a the our ings, as ú œ Lord, time world one ground lives, of when where with where we & b b œ œ œ œ œ heart war seeds all of none and and of who fer need soul con jus call stand them and flicts tice your a for ú. œ mind cease, flow'r, name lone, this to when where to where that& b b œ œ œ œ œ see tur bur breach all through the moil dens the are our pat made walls wel yearn fueled terns by by that comed, ing œ œ œ œ you race sep val and hu in and a ued, your man spire creed greed rate loved pow'r re is no and and the & b b œ œ œ œ. j œ end know earth stored o long to they've div will ver er hu wield reached i know come man by their their sion's heav'n's ú. kind. peace. pow'r. home. pain bliss. Yearnings Text: Pat Bennett & © Pat Bennett ~ GARELOCHSIDE ~ music Kenneth Finlay © Broomhill Church of Scotland, Glasgow, UK Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. CCL #11426131; onelicense.net # 726591-A & b b 4 4 œ 1. We 6. Lord, 2. We 3. We 4. We 5. We œ œ œ œ œ yearn yearn yearn take bring yearn our to to and to to see know feel find use yearn a a the our ings, as ú. œ Lord, time world one ground lives, of when where with where we & b b œ œ œ œ œ heart war seeds all of none and and of who fer need soul con jus call stand them and flicts tice your a for ú. œ mind cease, flow'r, name lone, this –to when where to where -that & b b œ œ œ œ œ see tur bur breach all through the moil dens the are our pat made walls wel yearn fueled terns by by that comed, ing œ œ œ œ you race sep val and hu in and a ued, your man spire creed greed rate loved pow'r re is no and and the -& b b œ œ œ œ. j œ end know earth stored o long to they've div will ver er hu wield reached i know come man by their their sion's heav'n's ú. kind. peace. pow'r. home. pain bliss. Yearnings Text: Pat Bennett & © Pat Bennett ~ GARELOCHSIDE ~ music Kenneth Finlay © Broomhill Church of Scotland, Glasgow, UK Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. CCL #11426131; onelicense.net # 726591-A & b b 4 4 œ 1. We 6. Lord, 2. We 3. We 4. We 5. We œ œ œ œ œ yearn yearn yearn take bring yearn our to to and to to see know feel find use yearn a a the our ings, as ú. œ Lord, time world one ground lives, of when where with where we & b b œ œ œ œ œ heart war seeds all of none and and of who fer need soul con jus call stand them and flicts tice your a for ú. œ mind cease, flow'r, name lone, this to when where to where that& b b œ œ œ œ œ see tur bur breach all through the moil dens the are our pat made walls wel yearn fueled terns by by that comed, ing œ œ œ œ you race sep val and hu in and a ued, your man spire creed greed rate loved pow'r re is no and and the - -& b b œ œ œ œ. j œ end know earth stored o long to they've div will ver er hu wield reached i know come man by their their sion's heav'n's ú. kind. peace. pow'r. home. pain bliss. Yearnings Text: Pat Bennett & © Pat Bennett ~ GARELOCHSIDE ~ music Kenneth Finlay © Broomhill Church of Scotland, Glasgow, UK Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. CCL #11426131; onelicense.net # 726591-A & b b 4 4 œ 1. We 6. Lord, 2. We 3. We 4. We 5. We œ œ œ œ œ yearn yearn yearn take bring yearn our to to and to to see know feel find use yearn a a the our ings, as ú. œ Lord, time world one ground lives, of when where with where we & b b œ œ œ œ œ heart war seeds all of none and and of who fer need soul con jus call stand them and flicts tice your a for ú. œ mind cease, flow'r, name lone, this to when where to where that & b b œ œ œ œ œ see tur bur breach all through the moil dens the are our pat made walls wel yearn fueled terns by by that comed, ing œ œ œ œ you race sep val and hu in and a ued, your man spire creed greed rate pow'r re is no and and the -& b b œ œ œ œ. j œ end know earth stored o long to they've div will ver er hu wield reached i know come man by their their sion's heav'n's ú. kind. peace. pow'r. home. pain bliss. Yearnings Text: Pat Bennett & © Pat Bennett ~ GARELOCHSIDE ~ music Kenneth Finlay © Broomhill Church of Scotland, Glasgow, UK Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. CCL #11426131; onelicense.net # 726591-A & b b 4 4 œ 1. We 6. Lord, 2. We 3. We 4. We 5. We œ œ œ œ œ yearn yearn yearn take bring yearn our to to and to to see know feel find use yearn a a the our ings, as ú. œ Lord, time world one ground lives, of when where with where we& b b œ œ œ œ œ heart war seeds all of none and and of who fer need soul con jus call stand them and flicts tice your a for ú. œ mind cease, flow'r, name lone, this to when where to where that & b b œ œ œ œ œ see tur bur breach all through the moil dens are our pat made walls wel yearn fueled terns by by that comed, ing œ œ œ œ you race sep val and hu in and a ued, your man spire creed greed rate pow'r re is no and and the & b b œ œ œ œ. j œ end know earth stored o long to they've div will ver er hu wield reached i know come man by their their sion's heav'n's ú. kind. peace. pow'r. home. pain bliss.-Yearnings Text: Pat Bennett & © Pat Bennett ~ GARELOCHSIDE ~ music Kenneth Finlay © Broomhill Church of Scotland, Glasgow, UK Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. CCL #11426131; onelicense.net # 726591-A
The Great Thanksgiving
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when the world could bear no more, God sent Jesus, his Son. Among friends, gathered round a table, Jesus took bread, and, having blessed it, he broke the bread and gave it to his disciples saying, “This is my body which is given for you.” In the same way he took wine, and, having given thanks for it, he poured it and gave the cup to his disciples saying, “This cup is the new covenant with God, sealed with my blood. Take this and share it.” Lord Jesus Christ, present with us now, as we do in this place what you did in an upstairs room, breathe your Spirit upon us and upon this bread and wine, that they may be heaven’s food and drink for us, renewing, sustaining, and making us whole, and that we may be your body on earth, loving and caring for the world. Through, with, and for the love of Christ, we share this bread and cup in the unity of your Spirit, Father Almighty. Amen.
The Invitation to Communion
All are welcome and encouraged to receive Communion, whatever one’s Christian tradition.
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Prayer after Communion (The people may stand or kneel.)
The Breaking of the Bread
Celebrant Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; People Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.
So, come to this table, you who have much faith, and you who would like to have more; you who have been to this sacrament often, and you who have not been for a long time. You who have tried to follow Jesus, and you who have fallen short. Come. It is Christ who invites you to meet him here.
The Lord’s Prayer 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. Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen.
Celebrant
Eternal Light, shine in our hearts. Eternal Power, be our strength. Eternal Wisdom, guide us as we serve you. Eternal Goodness, you have drawn us to your heart and united us in the Sacrament of Christ’s Body and Blood. Now grant that with all our heart, mind, and strength, we may evermore seek your face in all those we meet in the world. Amen. The HymnBlessing & b b 4 3 œ œ. j œ 1. One 2. Christ 3. Called is who to the as God's œ œ. j œ Bo cend serv dy ed ice and to are œ œ œ one wom heav is en en the a and & b b .ú Head, bove men œ œ. j œ one is so is the that the same Christ's œ œ. j œ Spi bod Je rit y sus by whose might & b b œ œ œ whom ev na we er ture are a is .ú led; love, gain œ œ. J œ one who wit God once ness and de through & b b œ œ. j œ Fa scend wor ther, ed ship, one to through œ œ œ faith bring deed and to and one this through ú œ call earth word for new to& b b . . To next verse .ú all. birth. .ú Last time .ú Christ .ú our .ú Lord. One is the Body Words: John L. Bell based on Ephesians 4: 11-16 ~ Tune PEACOCK ~ music by John L. Bell © WGRG, Iona Community, Glasgow G2 3DH. ~ Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. CCL# 11426131; onelicense.net # 726591-A The Dismissal Celebrant 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 Son of God to you. Deep peace, deep peace. People Thanks be to God. 8
ClosingTraditionalMusic Scottish Tune Becky Baxter, Music Coordinator and Harpist for The Well Dr. Kimberly Clark, flautist Sally Keller, cellist The Book of Remembrance This week we remember Carter Roberts Boyd. The Beauty of Flowers The flowers on the Cathedral Altar are given to the glory of God in loving memory of Carrington Weems by his friends and colleagues. 9
Alzheimer & Dementia Support Group
Sunday,WelcomeAugust28, 2022 Announcements TODAYWelcome
The nomination process for the Search Committee is open. Nominations will be accepted through Sunday, September 18. Upon vestry approval of its members, the committee is scheduled to begin meeting in October. Learn more at: www.christchurchcathedral.org/nomination
Rally Against Hunger
The Anglican Way
• Christ Church Cathedral hosts a monthly Alzheimer/Dementia Support group the second Thursday of each month from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for Sept. 8 and will be held virtually.
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On Sunday, September 11, the Cathedral will Rally Against Hunger as we gather to pack 100,000 meals for our neighbors across the globe. We need everyone’s participation, and there are special volunteer opportunities for those who would like to help lead this effort. Sign up now at: www.christchurchcathedral.org/rallyagainsthunger
• The Latino Ministry Council and the Mission Outreach Council work together to host a yard sale to help low-income students with the expenses of starting college. It is planned for October 1, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. We will accept donations beginning September 4 through September 28. Contact Sylvia Garcia at sgarcia@christchurchcathedral.org or (713) 590-3329.
Yard Sale
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Search Committee Nominations
• This evening class is intended for those who wish to deepen their understanding of the Church, its faith, and its mission. Those new to the congregation and adults seeking to be baptized, confirmed, or received, are especially encouraged to attend.
After-Hours Emergency Pastoral Care Line • 713-826-5332
How to make a donation online • Visit christchurchcathedral.org/give for a variety of ways to make a gift to the Cathedral, including our new “text-to-give” option. Simply text “Give” to 888-998-1634, and follow the instructions. If you have questions, contact Minister for Stewardship Karen Kraycirik at kkraycirik@christchurchcathedral.org or 713-590-3338.
Blood Drive • Christ Church Cathedral is hosting a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 18 in Sanders Hall. You must reserve a time to donate in advance. Sign up in advance for a time to donate at: www.christchurchcathedral.org/blooddrive
Classes begin September 18 and are led by Canon Vicar Kathy Pfister. Learn more at: www. christchurchcathedral.org/anglicanway
If you are a guest today, we offer a warm welcome to Christ Church! Please complete a virtual welcome card at www.christchurchcathedral.org/welcome so we can get to know you. Feel free to contact the Cathedral offices during the week at 713-222-2593 and let the receptionist know you would like to learn more about Christ Church Cathedral.
The Rt. Rev. Jeff W. Fisher, Bishop Suffragan
The Rt. Rev. Hector Monterroso, Assistant Bishop
The Rev. Simón Bautista Betances, Canon Missioner for Latino Ministries and Outreach
The Rt. Rev. C. Andrew Doyle, Bishop of Texas
The Rev. Bradley Varnell, Canon Missioner for Community Life and Young Adult Ministry
The Rev. Kathy Rock Pfister, Canon Vicar
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The Rev. Becky Zartman, Canon Missioner for Evangelism and Formation
The Rev. Edward L. Stein, Assisting Priest Robert L. Simpson, Canon for Music Daryl Robinson, Cathedral Organist Matthew R. Dion, Organ Scholar Lucy Chambers, Bookstore Manager
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The Rt. Rev. Kathryn M. Ryan, Bishop Suffragan
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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 Northumbrian Community.