Youth Sunday Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost
The Holy Eucharist
October 27, 2024 11 a.m.
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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
River Leon Bridges (b.1989)
Performed by Grady McMillin
Choral Introit Tone VII
V. O Lord my God, in thy loving kindness and mercy have I trusted; and my heart is joyful in thy salvation:
R. I will sing unto the Lord, because he hath dealt so lovingly with me.
Hymn 8 Bunessan
The Word of God
Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. BCP page 323
People And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
The Collect for Purity and the Summary page 323
Gloria, Hymn 53
Lift Every Voice and Sing
The Collect of the Day
Celebrant The Lord be with you.
People And with thy spirit.
Celebrant Let us pray.
Frank E. White
Loving and forgiving Creator, we are grateful to you for bringing us together today. Please give us guidance to grow in peace and strength. Help us to share our faith, and give us confidence to do what is right no matter what others think. We pray these things through the Creator, and the Redeemer, and in the power of the Spirit. Amen. — written by the Youth Confirmation Class of the Cathedral
The First Reading Jeremiah 31:7–9
Thus says the Lord: Sing aloud with gladness for Jacob, and raise shouts for the chief of the nations; proclaim, give praise, and say, “Save, O Lord, your people, the remnant of Israel.” See, I am going to bring them from the land of the north, and gather them from the farthest parts of the earth, among them the blind and the lame, those with child and those in labor, together; a great company, they shall return here. With weeping they shall come, and with consolations I will lead them back, I will let them walk by brooks of water, in a straight path in which they shall not stumble; for I have become a father to Israel, and Ephraim is my firstborn.
Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
Psalm 126
Simplified Anglican Chant
When the L ORD restored the fortunes of / Zion, * then were we like those who / dream. Then was our mouth filled with / laughter, * and our tongue with shouts of / joy. Then they said among the / nations, * “The L ORD has done great / things for them.”
The L ORD has done great / things for us, * and we are glad in/deed.
Restore our fortunes, O / L ORD, * like the watercourses of the / Negev.
Those who sowed with / tears * will reap with songs of / joy.
2nd half of chant
Those who go out weeping, carrying the /seed, * will come again with joy, shouldering their / sheaves.
The Second Reading Hebrews 7:23–28
The former priests were many in number, because they were prevented by death from continuing in office; but Jesus holds his priesthood permanently, because he continues forever. Consequently he is able for all time to save those who approach God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them. For it was fitting that we should have such a high priest, holy, blameless, undefiled, separated from sinners, and exalted above the heavens. Unlike the other high priests, he has no need to offer sacrifices day
after day, first for his own sins, and then for those of the people; this he did once for all when he offered himself. For the law appoints as high priests those who are subject to weakness, but the word of the oath, which came later than the law, appoints a Son who has been made perfect forever.
Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
Hymn 383
St. Elizabeth
Alleluia Tone II
V. Alleluia. O clap your hands together, all ye people: R. O sing unto God with the voice of melody. Alleluia.
The Holy Gospel Mark 10:46–52
Priest The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark . People Glory be to thee, O Lord.
Jesus and his disciples came to Jericho. As he and his disciples and a large crowd were leaving Jericho, Bartimaeus son of Timaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the roadside. When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout out and say, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” Many sternly ordered him to be quiet, but he cried out even more loudly, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” Jesus stood still and said, “Call him here.” And they called the blind man, saying to him, “Take heart; get up, he is calling you.” So throwing off his cloak, he sprang up and came to Jesus. Then Jesus said to him, “What do you want me to do for you?” The blind man said to him, “My teacher, let me see again.” Jesus said to him, “Go; your faith has made you well.” Immediately he regained his sight and followed him on the way.
Priest The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise be to thee, O Christ.
The Sermon Karsyn Lessner, Youth of the Cathedral, 11th grade
The Nicene Creed page 326
The Prayers of the People
The Leader and People pray responsively Lord, we pray for the unity and mission of your Holy Church across the world. That we may continue to see and share your story and live out your call to justice and compassion.
Guide the leaders of our nations and all in positions for change. We especially pray for those navigating the challenges of conflict and unrest in Palestine.
That they may work towards peace and the best for all people.
We lift to you the world and its ever-changing environment. We pray for the safety of those impacted by this hurricane season. Grant protection and healing to those rebuilding their lives.
That they may find comfort and safety in their communities and be renewed.
We ask for your guidance in our daily lives, and we pray for those who work to protect, heal, and govern.
That they may create environments of safety, health, justice, and respect for everyone.
We bring to you those who suffer in mind, body, or soul, through illness, disability, abuse, or dysfunction. We pray especially for (_______).
May they find healing and hope.
That they may be surrounded by love and support and continue to fight and gain strength in their daily lives.
We remember those who have passed from this life and have joined into your eternal glory (especially ________). We especially remember all the youth who have passed away early.
That their faithfulness may inspire us and continue to guide us to your light. Amen.
— written by Elijah Portillo, Youth of the Cathedral
The Celebrant adds a concluding Collect.
The Confession and Absolution page 331
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.