October 9, 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.
Christ Church Cathedral
Houston, Texas
The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
o’clock in the evening
The Very Rev. Gary Jones, Interim Dean Celebrant
Lighting of Votive Candles
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.
Opening Music
Traditional Scottish and Irish Tunes
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Worshipers
The celebrant will offer a welcome, after which the people stand.
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Text: Christopher Idle (b. 1938) from a prayer of Alcuin (735?-804) ~ EAST AT GLANDART (melody adapted by Becky Baxter, 2022) from Francis O'Neill's Music of Ireland, 1903 ~ Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. CCL # 11426131 and OneLicense.net #726591-A 1
The Word of God
The people remain standing. The Celebrant begins
Celebrant Welcome to this holy place.
People Friend and stranger, saint and sinner, all who gather here.
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.
People Generous God and generous Savior, touch us through your Spirit.
Celebrant The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Celebrant Let us pray.
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.
The people sit.
The First Reading 2 Timothy 2:8-15
Reader A Reading from the Second Letter of Paul to Timothy. Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, a descendant of David-- that is my gospel, for which I suffer hardship, even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God is not chained. Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, so that they may also obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory. The saying is sure: If we have died with him, we will also live with him; if we endure, we will also reign with him; if we deny him, he will also deny us; if we are faithless, he remains faithful-- for he cannot deny himself. Remind them of this, and warn them before God that they are to avoid wrangling over words, which does no good but only ruins those who are listening. Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved by him, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly explaining the word of truth.
Reader The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
The people stand for the hymn and the reading of the Gospel.
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Be Christ in my heart
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Holy Gospel
Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
On the way to Jerusalem Jesus was going through the region between Samaria and Galilee. As he entered a village, ten lepers approached him. Keeping their distance, they called out, saying, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” When he saw them, he said to them, “Go and show yourselves to the priests.” And as they went, they were made clean. Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice. He prostrated himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked him. And he was a Samaritan. Then Jesus asked, “Were not ten made clean? But the other nine, where are they? Was none of them found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?” Then he said to him, “Get up and go on your way; your faith has made you well.”
Deacon The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
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Trad. Gaelic melody, arr. Keith Duke ~ This music arrangement ©2005 Kevin Mayhew Ltd. Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. CCL# 11426131 The
Luke 17:11-19
The people sit.
The Reflection
The Rev. Bradley Varnell, Canon Missioner for Community Life and Young Adult Ministry
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 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.
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The Confession and Absolution
Celebrant 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.
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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The Great Thanksgiving
The people stand.
Celebrant Come, Lord Jesus, be our guest. With friend, with stranger, with young and old, be among us tonight.
People Come close to us that we may come close to you. Strengthen us that we may strengthen one another. Renew us that where we have failed, we may begin again.
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. We 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, and 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 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.
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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.
Closing Music
English Country Dance Tune (published by John Playford, 17th century)
Becky Baxter, Music Coordinator and Harpist for The Well
Dr. Kimberly Clark, flautist Sally Keller, cellist
The Book of Remembrance
This week we remember Thomas E. Cobb.
The Beauty of Flowers
The flowers on the Cathedral Altar are given to the glory of God in thanksgiving for the Cathedral Bookstore, founded October 17, 1983, and its faithful volunteers.
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Welcome Sunday, October 9, 2022 Announcements
TODAY
Welcome • 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.
Tea and Talk • Join the Cathedral Bookstore and friends this evening at Tea and Talk after The Well for conversation and refreshment. Drop in from 5:45–6:30 p.m. in the Bookstore and Latham Lobby.
Congregational Input Session • The second of two input sessions is being offered to outline the process of finding a new Dean and to solicit feedback from the congregation. Join us at 10 a.m. in Reynolds Hall on Oct. 16: Finding the Leader we Seek: Clarifying Gifts for the Future Filled with Hope.
Coming Out in Church – as an Ally • What does it mean to be an Ally of the LGBTQ+ community? How can we become better at showing our support? The Justice & Peace Council hosts a panel discussion Saturday, October 15 at 9:30 a.m. in Reynolds Hall. Learn more at: www.christchurchcathedral.org/comingoutinchurch
Newcomer Party • The Newcomer Party gives those new to the Cathedral an opportunity to meet fellow parishioners and Cathedral staff. Join us for drinks, hors d’oeuvres and lively conversation. Hosted by the Welcome Council and led by Canon Vicar Kathy Pfister at her home. Join us October 19 at 6 p.m. RSVP to John Merullo jmerullo@christchurchcathedral.org.
Youth Sunday is October 23 • We’re collecting photos of Cathedral members in their youth (6th -12th grade). The photos will be used to decorate Reynolds Hall on October 23. Please email photos to Christy Ramos by October 16th at: christy.ramos525@gmail.com
Annual Wreath Sale Supports Choir • The Cathedral Choir’s annual Wreath Sale will be held October 9 through November 6 offering Cathedral members an opportunity to support the Choir while bringing holiday cheer to friends, family, and business associates. Learn more at: www.christchurchcathedral.org/wreathsales
Submit your pledge for the Every Member Canvass • To submit your pledge, simply return the pledge card you receive by mail, or drop it in the offering plate, or visit www.christchurchcathedral.org/pledge to pledge online. If you have questions, contact 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 www.christchurchcathedral.org/events.
After-Hours Emergency Pastoral Care Line • 713-826-5332
The Rt. Rev. C. Andrew Doyle, Bishop of Texas
The Rt. Rev. Jeff W. Fisher, Bishop Suffragan
The Rt. Rev. Kathryn M. Ryan, Bishop Suffragan
The Rt. Rev. Hector Monterroso, Assistant Bishop
The Very Rev. Gary Jones, Interim Dean
The Rev. Kathy Rock Pfister, Canon Vicar
The Rev. Simón Bautista Betances, Canon Missioner for Latino Ministries and Outreach
The Rev. Becky Zartman, Canon Missioner for Evangelism and Formation
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
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