Fourth Sunday of Easter
April 21, 2024
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 Rev. Canon Simón Bautista Betances 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 on St. Columba
Healey Willan (1880-1968)
Choral Introit Tone VII
V. O sing unto the Lord a new song, alleluia; for the Lord hath done marvelous things, alleluia:
R. In the sight of the nations hath he shewed his righteous judgements, alleluia, alleluia.
Hymn 435 (omitting * stanzas)
The Word of God
King’s Weston
Celebrant Alleluia. Christ is risen. BCP page 323
People The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia.
The Collect for Purity and the Summary page 323
Gloria in Excelsis
Harold Darke (1888-1976)
Communion Service in E (Collegium Regale)
The Collect of the Day
Celebrant The Lord be with you.
People And with thy spirit.
Celebrant Let us pray.
O God, whose Son Jesus is the good shepherd of thy people: Grant that when we hear his voice we may know him who calleth us each by name, and follow where he doth lead; who, with thee and the Holy Spirit, liveth and reigneth, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The First Reading
Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
Psalm 23
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not be in want.
Acts 4:5–12
Bobby McFerrin (b.1950)
Sung by Choir.
He makes me lie down in green pastures and leads me beside still waters.
He revives my soul and guides me along right pathways for his Name’s sake.
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 forever.
The Second Reading
1
John 3:16–24
Hymn 645 St. Columba
Alleluia Tone II
V. Alleluia. I am the good shepherd, says the Lord; R. I know my sheep, and my sheep know me. Alleluia.
The Holy Gospel
Priest
John 10:11–18
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. People Glory be to thee, O Lord.
After the Gospel reading, the Priest says The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise be to thee, O Christ.
The Sermon
The Very Rev. Nathaniel Katz, Dean
The Nicene Creed page 326
The Prayers of the People Form III, page 387
The Peace
Celebrant
The peace of the Lord be always with you. People 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
Heinz Werner Zimmerman (1930–2022)
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside still waters, he restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil for thou art with me, thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of my enemies, Thou anointest my head with oil, my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord.
— Psalm 23
The Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer II, page 340
Sursum Corda S 112
Sanctus and Benedictus Harold Darke Communion Service in E (Collegium Regale)
The People remain standing.
The Eucharistic Prayer continues page 341
Fraction Anthem
Celebrant Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; People Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.
Agnus Dei Communion Service in E (Collegium Regale) Harold Darke
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
Ola Gjeilo (b.1978)
Ubi caritas et amor, Deus ibi est. Congregavit nos in unum Christi amor. Exsultemus et in ipso jucundemur. Timeamus et amemus Deum vivum. Et ex corde diligamus nos sincero. Amen.
Where charity and love are, there is God. The Love of Christ joined us in one. Let us rejoice and be glad in him. Let us fear and love the living God. And love one another in sincerity of heart. Amen.
— Roman hymn dating from 4th-10th century
The People stand.
Prayer after Communion page 339
The Blessing
Hymn 437 Birmingham
The Dismissal
Celebrant
Let us go forth in the name of Christ. Alleluia, alleluia. People Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia.
Closing Voluntary
Thornbury Fanfare Malcolm Archer (b.1952)
Cathedral tours highlighting the lore of the building, its windows, its woodwork and more are given by a guide each Sunday following the 11 o’clock service. Look for the guide under the crucifixion window at the rear of the nave.
Readings this Week from the Revised Common Lectionary
A Reading from the Acts of the Apostles Acts 4:5–12
The rulers, elders, and scribes assembled in Jerusalem, with Annas the high priest, Caiaphas, John, and Alexander, and all who were of the high-priestly family. When they had made the prisoners stand in their midst, they inquired, “By what power or by what name did you do this?” Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers of the people and elders, if we are questioned today because of a good deed done to someone who was sick and are asked how this man has been healed, let it be known to all of you, and to all the people of Israel, that this man is standing before you in good health by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead. This Jesus is ‘the stone that was rejected by you, the builders; it has become the cornerstone.’ There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among mortals by which we must be saved.”
The Epistle 1 John 3:16–24
We know love by this, that he laid down his life for us — and we ought to lay down our lives for one another. How does God’s love abide in anyone who has the world’s goods and sees a brother or sister in need and yet refuses help? Little children, let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action. And by this we will know that we are from the truth and will reassure our hearts before him whenever our hearts condemn us; for God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything. Beloved, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have boldness before God; and we receive from him whatever we ask, because we obey his commandments and do what pleases him. And this is his commandment, that we should believe in the name of his Son Jesus Christ and love one another, just as he has commanded us. All who obey his commandments abide in him, and he abides in them. And by this we know that he abides in us, by the Spirit that he has given us.
The Gospel John 10:11–18
Jesus said, “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. The hired hand, who is not the shepherd and does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and runs away — and the wolf snatches them and scatters them. The hired hand runs away because a hired hand does not care for the sheep. I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me, just as the Father knows me and I know the Father. And I lay down my life for the sheep. I have other sheep that do not belong to this fold. I must bring them also, and they will listen to my voice. So there will be one flock, one shepherd. For this reason the Father loves me, because I lay down my life in order to take it up again. No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it up again. I have received this command from my Father.”
The Book of Remembrance
This week we remember C. Henry Roth.
The Beauty of Flowers
The flowers on the Cathedral Altar are given to the glory of God in loving memory of Quentin Faulkner by his family. The flowers in the floor vases are given to the glory of God in honor and celebration of the birthday of Nancy Stallworth Thomas by her family.
Welcome to Christ Church Cathedral!
We are blessed by your presence. If you are new to the Cathedral, please fill out the WELCOME 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.
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. Please be advised that our services are livestreamed 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.
Sunday, April 21, 2024
Announcements
TODAY
Join the Reception Committee
• The Reception Committee seeks volunteers to assist with the upcoming Pentecost Evensong reception on Sunday, May 19. Donate homemade or store-bought finger foods, cookies, or other treats. Visit the Cloister table today, April 28, or May 12 to sign up or learn more about the committee’s work via www.christchurchcathedral.org/hospitality
ANZAC Day • Christ Church Cathedral is privileged to host an ANZAC Day service on behalf of the Australian Consulate General-Houston, an observance to honor all Australians and New Zealanders who have served and perished in war or peacekeeping. This special service will be held on April 25, at 6 a.m. in the Cathedral. All are welcome to attend.
The Climb • Rising 5th graders and their families are invited to come to the 9 a.m. service on Sunday, April 28. We will honor 5th graders with a brief prayer and presentation of gifts. Following the service, 5th graders will be invited to The Treehouse for their first week of Youth Sunday School!
Latino Ministry Celebrates Children
• The Latino Ministry celebrates Día Mundial del Niño (Children’s Day) at the reception following the 1 o’clock service on Sunday, April 28. There will be pizza, games, prizes, and more. All are welcome! For details contact Sylvia Garcia at sgarcia@christchurchcathedral.org
Pastoral Care Lunch & Care
• Caring for our neighbors is a call for every follower of Jesus. On Sunday, April 28, from 12:30–2 p.m., in the McGehee Conference Room volunteers will gather for a light lunch and card-writing project to send words of encouragement to those who may be sick or homebound. No experience needed! Let Claire Soard know you’re coming via email at csoard@christchurchcathedral.org
Cathedral Book Club
• A different book is discussed on the first Wednesday of the month. On May 1, the group will discuss The Irregulars: Roald Dahl and the British Spy Ring in Wartime Washington. For more details on this book or joining the group visit: www.christchurchcathedral.org/bookclub
Gather Round for May Fete
• Participate in one of the oldest Cathedral traditions, as our annual May Fete celebration takes place on Sunday, May 5! A special bilingual Eucharist will be held at 10 a.m., followed by the maypole festivities in the Bishop’s Courtyard. Stay for food, games, fun, and fellowship perfect for all ages. Visit the table in the cloister each Sunday in April to learn more and volunteer, or visit: www.christchurchcathedral.org/mayfete
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.
Childcare is available during worship services • Follow Agnus the Lamb to the Jones Building where you can find childcare for various ages (6 weeks–5 yrs). Have questions? Contact KariAnn Lessner at kalessner@christchurchcathedral.org
After-Hours Emergency Pastoral Care Line • 713-826-5332