5 pm The Well leaflet 1/28/24

Order of Worship Christ Church Cathedral January 28, 2024 5:00 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.

The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany five o’clock in the evening The Rev. Ray Wilson, Assisting Priest Celebrant Good evening and welcome to The Well. The order of service has been adapted to observe the holy season of Epiphany. We are so glad that you are here. Come close, draw near, and receive the grace of God.

Opening Music Traditional Irish and English Tunes A Prayer for the Evening 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.

At the sound of the bell, please stand.

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Text J. Newton (1725-1807) from Hymns For Today's Church ~ ©1990 Westminster/John Knox Press ~ Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. CCL # 11426131 and OneLicense.net #726591-A

Collect of the Day God of liberation, confronting the powers that exclude the unclean and bind us to death: may we receive your word of authority, your rule of peace, your earthy holiness, which comes not to destroy but to set us free; through Jesus Christ, the holy one of God. Amen.

Please be seated.

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Psalm 111

Confitebor tibi

Hallelujah!

I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart, * in the assembly of the upright, in the congregation.

Great are the deeds of the Lord! * they are studied by all who delight in them.

His work is full of majesty and splendor, * and his righteousness endures for ever.

He makes his marvelous works to be remembered; * the Lord is gracious and full of compassion.

He gives food to those who fear him; * he is ever mindful of his covenant.

He has shown his people the power of his works * in giving them the lands of the nations.

The works of his hands are faithfulness and justice; * all his commandments are sure.

They stand fast for ever and ever, * because they are done in truth and equity.

He sent redemption to his people; he commanded his covenant for ever; * holy and awesome is his Name.

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; * those who act accordingly have a good understanding; his praise endures for ever.

Please stand.

The Holy Gospel Priest People

Mark 1:21–28 The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark.

Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Jesus and his disciples went to Capernaum; and when the sabbath came, he entered the synagogue and taught. They were astounded at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes. Just then there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit, and he cried out, “What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are, the Holy One of God.” But Jesus rebuked him, saying, “Be silent, and come out of him!” And the unclean spirit, convulsing him and crying with a loud voice, came out of him. They were all amazed, and they kept on asking one another, “What is this? A new teaching — with authority! He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey him.” At once his fame began to spread throughout the surrounding region of Galilee.

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The Gospel of the Lord.

Praise to you, Lord Christ.

All sit. A period of silence is observed.

The Reflection A period of silence is observed following the reflection.

Hymn

Christ you are light

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Copyright © 2007 Ateliers et Presses de Taizé. Published and distributed in North America exclusively by GIAPublications, Inc. Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. CCL # 11426131 and OneLicense.net #726591-A

The Prayers of the People Holy and Most Gracious God, we pray for our siblings who live in every state of need this night.

We pray for those in need of shelter, and the dignity that comes from having a place to call home.

We pray for those around the world, around the country, and in this very city who will go to sleep hungry this night.

We pray for those who are persecuted and punished for the color of their skin, what they believe, where they come from, how they worship, or who they love.

We pray for those whose desperation, vulnerability and innocence are leveraged for profit.

We pray for those who are afflicted in body, mind, and spirit, and call out in the night for relief.

We pray for those who live in constant fear of violence on their streets, from their skies, in their houses of worship, and in their homes.

We pray especially for children who have never known a life free of fear and need.

We pray for those who have died and see no more, especially for those who have given the last full measure of devotion for the cause of freedom and dignity, that they may find rest in the place you have prepared for them.

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Grant us, O God, a sense of purpose to use our many blessings, talents, and privilege to house the homeless, feed the hungry, liberate the persecuted and oppressed, heal the sick, comfort the grieving, make peace in our world, and by your grace bring about your kingdom on earth as it is in heaven; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Additional Prayers of Intercession & Thanksgiving Following the Prayers of the People during the instrumental music, you are welcome to come forward to light a votive candle as a symbol of your prayer. As we see others light candles, we recognize that we are all carrying prayer concerns known to us alone, and we are reminded to treat one another with kindness and care. Tapers and votives are located to the right of the altar and in front of the transept to the left. Please feel free to go to either of these places to light a candle.

The Peace The Celebrant says

Christ has broken down the dividing wall that made us strangers to one another; he has made us one humanity that God might be all in all; he is our life, our hope, our 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, after which the people are seated for brief announcements.

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Psalm 62: 5, 6, and 8; tune: YORK; melody from Scottish Psalter, 1615; arr. John Milton, the elder, c. 1563-1647 Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. CCL # 11426131 and OneLicense.net #726591-A

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The Holy Communion The Great Thanksgiving Celebrant People Celebrant People Celebrant People

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Lift up your hearts.

We lift them to the Lord.

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give God thanks and praise.

We praise you, God of many names, whose Spirit runs free through all the earth, whose image lies deep in every mortal soul.

In your grace your Word is made known to every people, calling forth the best they have to offer; your Beloved is immersed in the waters of creation healing the chaos that floods our world; your Son is the guest who offers new wine changing hearts grown withered and cold.

Therefore we celebrate the rays of morning light that bathe the world in glory and kindle a new song: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory.

Hosanna in the highest.

Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.

Hosanna in the highest.

We ask that your Holy Spirit will fall upon us and upon these gifts that these fragile, earthly things may be to us the body and blood of our lord and brother, Jesus Christ; who, on the night that he was betrayed, gathered with his faltering friends for a meal that tasted of freedom. Calling them to his table, he took bread and broke it and said: “THis is my body, which is given for you. Do this to remember me.” In the same way after supper, he took the cup saying: “THis cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, whenever you drink it, to remember me.” As on that night, so here and now he offers himself in touch and taste beyond all words can hold.

Great is the mystery of faith: Christ has died Christ is risen Christ will come again.

Therefore, in our eating and drinking we are filled with the life-giving presence of Christ; we proclaim him as creation’s host, transforming poverty into plenty in the reckless generosity of love.

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Inspire us with the hope that one day death and greed will be no more, and people without number will come from east and west, north and south, to share the kingdom meal.

We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord, by whom and with whom and in whom in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory be yours, Mother of blessings, forever and ever. AMEN.

The Lord’s Prayer And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.

And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.

The Breaking of The Bread Celebrant People Celebrant People

We break this bread to share in the Body of Christ; We who are many are one body, for we all share in the one bread.

Bread and wine; the gifts of God for the people of God. May we who share these gifts be found in Christ and Christ in us.

At the direction of the ushers you are invited to form a single line in the central aisle to receive Communion in front of the altar. 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.

Post Communion Prayer Celebrant Let us pray.

Lord of the wedding feast, we thank you for sharing with us the abundance of your life: in the beauty of humility may we receive with joy the stranger’s gift, the water’s grace, the living wine of love’s desire. Amen.

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The Blessing May Christ, who draws the nations to himself, teach us to love our enemies; may Christ, who enters the water of baptism, lead us to die to all but love; may Christ, who gives new wine for the world, turn our bitterness into joy; and the blessing of God, Creator, Redeemer and Sustainer, be with you this night and always. Amen.

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Words: Carmina Gadelica; Music: Celtic aire Ag Chriost an Sìol (Christ the King Epiphany Light) ~ This music arrangement ©2005 Kevin Mayhew, Ltd. ©2000, 2005 Kevin Mayhew Ltd. ~ Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. CCL # 11426131 and OneLicense.net #726591-A

The Dismissal Celebrant Deep peace of the running wave to you. Deep peace of the flowing air to

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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.

Thanks be to God.

Closing Music English Country Dance Tune

— from “The Dancing Master,” by John Playford (published 1651) 8

Becky Baxter, Music Coordinator and Harpist for The Well Amy Wiggs, flautist Sally Keller, cellist The Book of Remembrance This week we remember Fontaine Carrington Weems.

The Beauty of Flowers The flowers on the Cathedral Altar are given to the glory of God in loving memory of her parents Mary John and Ralph Spence by Judy Tate.

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Welcome

Sunday, January 28, 2024 Announcements Family Ministries’ Spring Fling • On Saturday, February 3, enjoy an afternoon with your Cathedral family! We’ll have a nacho bar, kid friendly games, and tons of fun. Beginning at 4 p.m., join us at the Dugat family home. For the address, please email KariAnn Lessner, Minister for Children and Families, at kalessner@christchurchcathedral.org Cathedral Book Club • A different book is discussed on the first Wednesday of the month.

On February 7, we’ll be discussing Symbol or Substance: A Dialogue on the Eucharist with C. S. Lewis, Billy Graham and J. R. R. Tolkien by Peter Kreeft. For more details on this book and other reads this spring, visit: www.christchurchcathedral.org/bookclub Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper • Pancakes, then penance. Before you dig out your sackcloth and get your ashes, celebrate one last feast before Easter with the annual Shrove Tuesday pancake supper. Join us in Reynolds Hall on February 13 at 6 p.m. Register to attend or sign up to volunteer! Visit the table in the Cloister on Sundays through February 11, or via www.christchurchcathedral.org/pancakesupper Ash Wednesday • Services will be offered February 14 at 7 a.m., 12:05 p.m., and a bilingual service at 6:30 p.m. in the Cathedral. A priest will be available to offer imposition of ashes in Golding Chapel from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.

The Cathedral Celebrates Black History Month • On Saturday, February 17, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. the Justice and Peace Council will host the viewing of the documentary “The Black Church: This Is Our Story, This Is Our Song.” After the film, the Rev. Francene Young will lead us in discussion. All are welcome, and there will be special activities for children. Learn more and register at: www.christchurchcathedral.org/celebrateblackhistory Mornings at the Museum • Contemplate the relationship of art, religion, and spirituality this spring over three Saturday morning tours at the MFAH. Each date will highlight a different collection — March 2, April 6, and May 11. Learn more and register at www. christchurchcathedral.org/morningsatthemuseum Make your 2024 EMC Pledge • There’s still time to make your annual pledge!

Submit your pledge by dropping a pledge card in the offering plate or scan the QR code to pledge online. 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

Welcome to Christ Church Cathedral!

We are blessed by your presence. If you are new to the Cathedral, please fill out the W E L C OM E card in your pew and put it in the offering plate or give it to an usher.

Tours of the Cathedral are available every Sunday following the 11 a.m. service and on the third Sunday of each month after the 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. services. Look for the guide under the crucifixion window at the rear of the nave.

Portions of this service come from “Prayers for an Inclusive Church”

by Steven Shakespeare, published by Church Publishing, Inc. Please be advised that our services are Livesteamed to Vimeo and Facebook. Your participation in the service serves as your consent to the broadcast of your image and voice and to the broadcast of the image and voice of your participating minor children.

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.