11 am leaflet 10/15/23

The Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost October 15, 2023 11 a.m.

We welcome you to Christ Church Cathedral. Since 1839, this Christian community has gathered for worship. To learn more about the ministries we share in this place, you are invited to fill in one of the welcome cards found in the pew rack. We are glad you are here!

The Cathedral is equipped with a hearing loop for assisted listening via telecoil.

The Holy Eucharist: Rite One The Very Rev. Nathaniel Katz, Dean Celebrant The Liturgy is found in The Book of Common Prayer (BCP).

Hymns and service music (S) are in The Hymnal 1982.

Opening Voluntary Prelude and Fughetta

Healey Willan (1880-1968)

Choral Introit

Tone VII V. I am the saving health of my people, saith the Lord God: R. Out of whatsoever tribulation they shall pray to me, I will surely help them, and I will be their God for ever and ever.

Hymn 475

Tysk

The Word of God Celebrant People

Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. BCP page 323 And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.

The Collect for Purity and the Summary Gloria in Excelsis S 202

page 323 Healey Willan

The Collect of the Day Celebrant People Celebrant

The Lord be with you.

And with thy spirit.

Let us pray.

Lord, we pray thee that thy grace may always precede and follow us, and make us continually to be given to all good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

The First Reading Reader People

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

Exodus 32:1-14

The Hymnal 1982, Service Music - #411 Chant setting

Psalm 23

Simplified Anglican chant

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Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I shall fear no / evil; * for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they / comfort me.

You spread a table before me in the presence of those who / trouble me; * you have anointed my head with oil, and my cup is running / over.

Surely your goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my / life, * and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for / ever.

The Second Reading Hymn 413 Alleluia

Philippians 4:1-9 Rendez à Dieu Tone II

V. Alleluia. Blessed are the people whose God is the Lord: R. And blessed are the ones that he hath chosen to be his inheritance. Alleluia.

The Holy Gospel Deacon People

Matthew 22:1-14

The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew.

Glory be to thee, O Lord.

After the Gospel reading, the Deacon says

People

The Gospel of the Lord.

Praise be to thee, O Christ.

The Sermon The Nicene Creed The Prayers of the People The General Confession

The Rev. Nancy Frausto page 326 Form III, page 387 page 331

The Peace Celebrant People

The peace of the Lord be always with you.

And with thy spirit.

The People greet one another in the name of the Lord, after which the people are seated for brief announcements.

The Holy Communion Offerings of alms and bread and wine are received.

At the Offertory Anthem

Anon. English, 16th c. form. attrib. John Redford

Rejoice in the Lord alway, and again I say, rejoice. Let your softness be known unto all men: the Lord is e’en at hand. Be careful for nothing: but in all prayer and supplication, let your petitions be manifest unto God with giving of thanks. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesu. Amen.

—Philippians 4:4-7

The Great Thanksgiving

Eucharistic Prayer II, page 340

Sursum Corda S 112 Sanctus and Benedictus S 114

Healey Willan

The Eucharistic Prayer continues Fraction Anthem S 152 Celebrant People

page 341 Ambrosian chant

Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.

Agnus Dei S 158

Healey Willan

The sacrament of Holy Communion has been precious to Christians for 2,000 years. It is a way in which many sense the reality of God’s forgiveness, our union with God and each other, and the eternal life to which we belong. Please know that you do not have to be an Episcopalian to receive Communion. To receive, you may kneel or stand 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; simply ask at the altar rail. If you need Communion brought to you in the pew, please tell an usher.

At the Administration Anthem

William Byrd (c. 1540-1623)

Prevent us O Lord, in all our doings with thy most gracious favour, and further us with thy continual help; that in all our works begun, continued, and ended in thee, we may glorify thy holy Name. And finally by thy mercy, obtain everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

—The Book of Common Prayer

Prayer after Communion

page 339

The Blessing Hymn 556 (stanzas 1-5)

Marion

The Dismissal Deacon People

Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power of the Spirit.

Thanks be to God.

Closing Voluntary Epilogue

Healey Willan

To learn the history of Christ Church Cathedral, meet the tour guide by the lectern after the service.

Readings this Week from the Revised Common Lectionary The Old Testament

Exodus 32:1–14

When the people saw that Moses delayed to come down from the mountain, the people gathered around Aaron, and said to him, “Come, make gods for us, who shall go before us; as for this Moses, the man who brought us up out of the land of Egypt, we do not know what has become of him.” Aaron said to them, “Take off the gold rings that are on the ears of your wives, your sons, and your daughters, and bring them to me.” So all the people took off the gold rings from their ears, and brought them to Aaron. He took the gold from them, formed it in a mold, and cast an image of a calf; and they said, “These are your gods, O Israel, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt!” When Aaron saw this, he built an altar before it; and Aaron made proclamation and said, “Tomorrow shall be a festival to the Lord.”

They rose early the next day, and offered burnt offerings and brought sacrifices of well-being; and the people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to revel. The Lord said to Moses, “Go down at once! Your people, whom you brought up out of the land of Egypt, have acted perversely; they have been quick to turn aside from the way that I commanded them; they have cast for themselves an image of a calf, and have worshiped it and sacrificed to it, and said, ‘These are your gods, O Israel, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt!’” The Lord said to Moses, “I have seen this people, how stiff-necked they are. Now let me alone, so that my wrath may burn hot against them and I may consume them; and of you I will make a great nation.”

But Moses implored the Lord his God, and said, “O Lord, why does your wrath burn hot against your people, whom you brought out of the land of Egypt with great power and with a mighty hand? Why should the Egyptians say, ‘It was with evil intent that he brought them out to kill them in the mountains, and to consume them from the face of the earth’? Turn from your fierce wrath; change your mind and do not bring disaster on your people. Remember Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, your servants, how you swore to them by your own self, saying to them, ‘I will multiply your descendants like the stars of heaven, and all this land that I have promised I will give to your descendants, and they shall inherit it forever.’” And the Lord changed his mind about the disaster that he planned to bring on his people.

The Epistle

Philippians 4:1–9

My brothers and sisters, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, my beloved. I urge Euodia and I urge Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. Yes, and I ask you also, my loyal companion, help these women, for they have struggled beside me in the work of the gospel, together with Clement and the rest of my co-workers, whose names are in the book of life. continued on next page

continued from previous page Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, beloved, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Keep on doing the things that you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you.

The Gospel

Matthew 22:1–14

Once more Jesus spoke to the people in parables, saying: “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a wedding banquet for his son. He sent his slaves to call those who had been invited to the wedding banquet, but they would not come. Again he sent other slaves, saying, ‘Tell those who have been invited: Look, I have prepared my dinner, my oxen and my fat calves have been slaughtered, and everything is ready; come to the wedding banquet.’ But they made light of it and went away, one to his farm, another to his business, while the rest seized his slaves, mistreated them, and killed them. The king was enraged. He sent his troops, destroyed those murderers, and burned their city. Then he said to his slaves, ‘The wedding is ready, but those invited were not worthy. Go therefore into the main streets, and invite everyone you find to the wedding banquet.’ Those slaves went out into the streets and gathered all whom they found, both good and bad; so the wedding hall was filled with guests. But when the king came in to see the guests, he noticed a man there who was not wearing a wedding robe, and he said to him, ‘Friend, how did you get in here without a wedding robe?’ And he was speechless.

Then the king said to the attendants, ‘Bind him hand and foot, and throw him into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’ For many are called, but few are chosen.”

The Book of Remembrance This week we remember Roy Lemuel Nolen.

The Beauty of Flowers The flowers on the Cathedral Altar are given to the glory of God in loving memory of his parents, Frank E. Hood and Lillian Wadkins Hood and his aunt, Margaret Hughes by Frank E. Hood Jr. The flowers on the Cathedral Altar are given to the glory of God in joyful thanksgiving for the faithful ministry of the Rev. Kathy Rock Pfister at Christ Church Cathedral.

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.

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Sunday, October 15, 2023 Announcements TODAY Fruits of Hospitality • Celebrate Latino-Hispanic Heritage Month, Mes de la Herencia at the Cathedral. At 1 p.m. join us for Eucharist, followed by an exhibition of traditional Latin American food and dances. All are welcome!

Learn more at www.christchurchcathedral.org/mesdelaherencia Tea & Talk • Following The Well, join us from 5:45–6:10 p.m. in the Bookstore and Latham lobby, as we gather for fellowship and refreshments.

The Anglican Way • A class intended for those who wish to deepen their understanding of the Episcopal Church. It is especially encouraged for those new to the congregation and adults seeking to be baptized, confirmed, or received. Classes run Sundays, through Nov. 19 from 6- 7:30 p.m. in Sanders Hall. Learn more at: www.christchurchcathedral.org/anglicanway Walk with Little Amal • Thursday, Oct. 19, Little Amal, a global symbol of human rights, makes her way to Houston. Join your Cathedral family at 12:40 p.m. in the Bishop’s Courtyard, and walk together to greet Little Amal and experience the festival in downtown Houston. Learn more at: walkwithamal.org Annual Wreath Sale Supports Choir • The Cathedral Choir’s Annual Wreath Sale will be held through Nov. 5, offering an opportunity to support the Choir while bringing holiday cheer to friends, family, and business associates. Learn more at: www.christchurchcathedral.org/wreathsales Celebrating Canon Pfister • The Rev. Kathy Rock Pfister has been called to serve as the next Rector of St. Luke’s on the Lake in Austin. Sunday, Oct. 22, celebrate her ministry at the Cathedral at 10 a.m. For other opportunities to thank Kathy and say goodbye visit: www.christchurchcathedral.org/pfister Caregiver Gathering • Those in caregiving roles are invited to gather for a time of mutual support, connection, and a sharing of resources and ideas. Join us in Jeffers in person or virtually on 3rd Thursdays (Oct. 19 & Nov. 16) from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Contact Minister for Pastoral Care, Claire Soard at csoard@ christchurchcathedral.org for more information.

Costa Rica Mission Trip Info Session • Join Minister for Youth Marcia Quintanilla on Sunday, Oct. 29 at 12:15 p.m. in The Treehouse for an information session for all interested in going on the mission trip. She will discuss the work they will be doing, requirements, the application process, and cost. Contact: mquintanilla@christchurchcathedral.org 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 CFO Patrick Saccomanno at psaccomanno@christchurchcathedral.org or 713-220-9759.

Sunday School • Each Sunday we gather together as a community and grow in our faith through teaching and discussion. Classes are offered for children and youth each Sunday from 10-11 a.m. and Latino ministries from 1-2:30 p.m. Learn more and register at: www.christchurchcathedral.org/sundayschool After-Hours Emergency Pastoral Care Line • 713-826-5332