The First Reading
8 a.m.
The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 18, 2022
Gloria in Excelsis page 324
The Lord be with you. People And with thy spirit. Celebrant Let us pray. Grant us, O Lord, not to mind earthly things, but to love things heavenly; and even now, while we are placed among things that are passing away, to cleave to those that shall abide; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
1 Timothy 2:1-7 Reader
The Word of God
Celebrant
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The Holy Eucharist: Rite One
After the Gospel reading, the Deacon says The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise be to thee, O Christ.
The Collect for Purity and the Summary page 323
The Holy Gospel Luke 16:1-13 Deacon
The Rev. Edward L. Stein, Assisting Priest Celebrant
Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. BCP page 323 People And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
The Liturgy is found in The Book of Common Prayer (BCP). Hymns and service music (S) are in The Hymnal 1982.
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. People Glory be to thee, O Lord.
The Collect of the Day
Celebrant Let us give thanks unto our Lord God. People It is meet and right so to do.
The Rev. Becky Zartman, Canon Missioner for Evangelism and Formation
Sanctus and Benedictus
All baptized Christians are welcome and encouraged 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.
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.
Celebrant and People
The General Confession page 331
Offerings of alms and bread and wine are received.
The Nicene Creed page 326
The Prayers of the People Form III, page 387
The Sermon
Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you. People And with thy spirit.
The Peace
The Eucharistic Prayer continues page 341
The Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer II, page 340
Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And with thy spirit.
Prayer after Communion page 339 The Blessing
The Breaking of the Bread
Celebrant Lift up your hearts. People We lift them up unto the Lord.
The People greet one another in the name of the Lord.
The Holy Communion
Celebrant Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; People Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.
My joy is gone, grief is upon me, my heart is sick. Hark, the cry of my poor people from far and wide in the land: âIs the Lord not in Zion? Is her King not in her?â (âWhy have they provoked me to anger with their images, with their foreign idols?â) âThe harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are not saved.â For the hurt of my poor people I am hurt, I mourn, and dismay has taken hold of me. Is there no balm in Gilead? Is there no physician there? Why then has the health of my poor people not been restored? O that my head were a spring of water, and my eyes a fountain of tears, so that I might weep day and night for the slain of my poor people!
First of all, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, for kings and all who are in high positions, so that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and dignity. This is right and is acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. For there is one God; there is also one mediator between God and humankind, Christ Jesus, himself human, who gave himself a ransom for all â this was attested at the right time. For this I was appointed a herald and an apostle (I am telling the truth, I am not lying), a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.
The Epistle
Jesus said to the disciples, âThere was a rich man who had a manager, and charges were brought to him that this man was squandering his property. So he summoned him and said to him, âWhat is this that I hear about you? Give me an accounting of your management, because you cannot be my manager any longer.â Then the manager said to himself, âWhat will I do, now that my master is taking the position away from me? I am not strong enough to dig, and I am ashamed to beg. I have decided what to do so that, when I am dismissed as manager, people may welcome me into their homes.â So, summoning his masterâs debtors one by one, he asked the first, âHow much do you owe my master?â He answered, âA hundred jugs of olive oil.â He said to him, âTake your bill, sit down quickly, and make it fifty.â Then he asked another, âAnd how much do you owe?â He replied, âA hundred containers of wheat.â He said to him, âTake your bill and make it eighty.â And his master commended the dishonest manager because he had acted shrewdly; for the children of this age are more shrewd in dealing with their own generation than are the children of light. And I tell you, make friends for yourselves by means of dishonest wealth so that when it is gone, they may welcome you into the eternal homes. Whoever is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much; and whoever is dishonest in a very little is dishonest also in much. If then you have not been faithful with the dishonest wealth, who will entrust to you the true riches? And if you have not been faithful with what belongs to another, who will give you what is your
Readings this Week from the Revised Common Lectionary
1 Timothy 2:1-7
Dismissal
The Gospel Luke 16:1-13
The
The Old Testament Jeremiah 8:18-9:1
Deacon Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power of the Spirit. People Thanks be to God.
This week we remember Jennifer Elizabeth Cobb.
The flowers on the Cathedral Altar are given to the glory of God in loving memory of Patrice Schexnayder by her family.
own? No slave can serve two masters; for a slave will either hate the one and love the other, or be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and wealth.â
The Book of Remembrance
The Beauty of Flowers
⢠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.
 Neighborhood Gatherings ⢠These intimate evenings are a great opportunity to meet folks from all across the Cathedral in a more relaxed setting. The first event will be Sept. 29. RSVP required (lcantu@christchurchcathedral.org / 713-2222593). Learn more at www.christchurchcathedral.org/neighborhoodgatherings
 EMC Dinner ⢠Once again, weâre kicking off another Every Member Canvass in a big way. Follow the yellow brick road to this annual dinner theater event! Sunday, October 2 in Reynolds Hall; doors open at 6 p.m. immediately following The Well service. www.christchurchcathedral.org/emcdinner
The Anglican Way ⢠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. Classes begin this evening at 6 p.m. and are led by Canon Vicar Kathy Pfister. Learn more at: www. christchurchcathedral.org/anglicanway
Vestry Presents: Congregational Input Sessions ⢠Two input sessions will be offered to outline the process of finding a new Dean and to solicit feedback from the congregation. The first will be held in Reynolds Hall today at 10 a.m., 3 p.m., and 6 p.m. It is titled Who Are We? Reflecting on the Parish Survey and vision action plan. The second will take place on Oct. 16: Finding the Leader we Seek: Clarifying Gifts for the Future Filled with Hope.
After-Hours Emergency Pastoral Care Line ⢠713-826-5332
 Yard Sale ⢠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.
 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 âtext-to-giveâ option. Simply text âGiveâ 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.
Sunday,WelcomeSeptember18, 2022 Announcements
Search Committee Nominations ⢠The nomination process for the Search Committee closes today. Upon vestry approval of its members, the committee is scheduled to begin meeting in October. Learn more at: www. christchurchcathedral.org/nomination
Processing Unexpected Grief ⢠We invite you to participate in a time of processing, where we practice making space for gratitude and grief, turning to God with open hands and honest hearts in prayer, and finding comfort in the community. Attend in person this evening, Sept. 18 at 6 p.m. or Sept. 19 at 6 p.m. via Zoom.
 TODAYWelcome
The Rev. Becky Zartman, Canon Missioner for Evangelism and Formation
The Rt. Rev. Hector Monterroso, Assistant Bishop
The Rev. SimĂłn Bautista Betances, Canon Missioner for Latino Ministries and Outreach
The Beacon Day Center is open every ThursdayâMonday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. to serve the needs of Houstonâs underserved and homeless population. To learn more or to volunteer, visit www.beaconhomeless.org.
The Rt. Rev. Jeff W. Fisher, Bishop Suffragan
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.
The Rev. Kathy Rock Pfister, Canon Vicar
The Rev. Bradley Varnell, Canon Missioner for Community Life and Young Adult Ministry
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
The Rt. Rev. C. Andrew Doyle, Bishop of Texas
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The Rt. Rev. Kai Ryan, Bishop Suffragan