The Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 20B
19 September 2021 8:45 A.M. and 11:15 A.M. The Holy Eucharist
The Very Reverend Samuel G. Candler, Celebrant The Reverend Julia B. Mitchener, Preacher Voluntary Prelude on “Slane”
Gerre Hancock (1934-2012)
The Welcome from the Dean
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THE WORD OF GOD The Opening Hymn: 390
music: Lobe den Herren, melody from Erneuerten Gesangbuch, 1665; harm. The Chorale Book for England, 1863 words: Joachim Neander (1650-1680), trans. Hymnal 1940, alt. descant C.S. Lang (1891-1971)
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The Opening Acclamation Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. All And blessed be God’s kingdom, now and for ever. Amen. The Collect for Purity Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen. The Collect of the Day: Proper 20 Celebrant The Lord be with you. All And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray. Grant us, Lord, not to be anxious about earthly things, but to love things heavenly; and even now, while we are placed among things that are passing away, to hold fast to those that shall endure; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. The Epistle Lector
James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a A Reading from The Letter of James.
Who is wise and understanding among you? Show by your good life that your works are done with gentleness born of wisdom. But if you have bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not be boastful and false to the truth. Such wisdom does not come down from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, devilish. For where there is envy and selfish ambition, there will also be disorder and wickedness of every kind. But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without a trace of partiality or hypocrisy. And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace for those who make peace. Those conflicts and disputes among you, where do they come from? Do they not come from your cravings that are at war within you? You want something and do not have it; so you commit murder. And you covet something and cannot obtain it; so you engage in disputes and conflicts. You do not have, because you do not ask. You ask and do not receive, because you ask wrongly, in order to spend what you get on your pleasures. Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Lector All
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. 3
8:45 a.m. only: Children ages 4 (by September 1, 2021) through fifth grade may follow the acolytes and chapel leaders to Children’s Chapel at this time. Children will return to the nave at the Offertory. All stand.
The Sequence: Hymn 636
music: Foundation, melody from The Sacred Harp, 1844 words: K. in John Rippon’s Selection, 1787, alt.
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All remain standing.
The Holy Gospel Gospeler
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Mark 9:30-37
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark. Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Jesus and his disciples passed through Galilee. He did not want anyone to know it; for he was teaching his disciples, saying to them, “The Son of Man is to be betrayed into human hands, and they will kill him, and three days after being killed, he will rise again.” But they did not understand what he was saying and were afraid to ask him. Then they came to Capernaum; and when he was in the house he asked them, “What were you arguing about on the way?” But they were silent, for on the way they had argued with one another who was the greatest. He sat down, called the twelve, and said to them, “Whoever wants to be first must be last of all and servant of all.” Then he took a little child and put it among them; and taking it in his arms, he said to them, “Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me welcomes not me but the one who sent me.” Gospeler All
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ.
The Sermon
The Rev. Julia Mitchener
All stand or kneel to pray.
The Prayers of the People Celebrant
Let us stand or kneel to pray.
God of faithfulness and compassion, we offer the concerns of our lives and the world as we pray, “God of mercy, hear our prayer.”
Intercessor
We pray for the church throughout the world. Within the Anglican Communion of Churches, we pray today for the Church of the Province of Uganda. Within the Episcopal Church, we pray for Michael, our Presiding Bishop; for the Diocese of Atlanta; and for Robert, our Bishop. Within this Cathedral parish, we pray for our ministry of the day: St. Veronica’s Guild.
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God of mercy, Hear our prayer.
We pray for those who govern and hold authority in the nations of the world. We pray for Joe, our President; for the Congress and the Courts; for Brian, our Governor; and for Keisha, our Mayor.
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God of mercy, Hear our prayer.
Intercessor
We pray for justice and peace, for goodwill among nations, and for the well-being of all people. Intercessor All
God of mercy, Hear our prayer.
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We pray for those who are in danger, sorrow, sickness, or any kind of trouble; and for those who minister to them.
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God of mercy, Hear our prayer.
Intercessor
We pray for all those on our prayer list, including those with new or immediate concerns: Rob Hendler, Hubert Tate, Sr.
We offer our own prayers and intercessions.
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God of mercy, Hear our prayer.
Intercessor
We give you thanks for the many blessings of this life.
We give thanks for the birth of Henry Weller Dozier, son of Meghan and Graham Dozier; grandson of Margaret and Scott Dozier.
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God of mercy, Hear our prayer.
Intercessor
We pray for all who have died, that they may have a place in your eternal kingdom. We pray for: Nathan Hubbs
We pray for Anne Moore Colgin, in whose memory today’s altar flowers are given.
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God of mercy, Hear our prayer.
Celebrant
Almighty and eternal God, ruler of all things in heaven and earth: Mercifully accept the prayers of your people, and strengthen us to do your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Intercessor
The Confession Celebrant Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor. Silence may be kept.
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Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen.
The Absolution Celebrant Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.
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The Peace
The Celebrant says
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The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you.
The Parish Notices Those for whom prayers have been requested: For Immediate Needs Rob Hendler Hubert Tate, Sr. Long Term Prayers R. Huntley Allen Penny Barnett Perry Benton Virginia Bicksler Randall Chatham-Borden Heather Clark Sharon Crews The Crossley Family Jerri Darnell Marg Denny Melana & Nyland Dickson Terry Dornbush Sarah duBignon Deborah Ellington Dan Elson Ruth Fuqua Douglas T. Grey, Jr. Jenny Ham Jane Jones Louise Kan Lisa Krysiak Jill Mahaffey Tommy Mason Carol McDonald Glenn Miller Royce Mitchell Susan Myers Charlie Neal Linus Nickel Dudley Ottley
Marian Palmore Garry Pryor Rowland Radford Debbie Ragen Rubye & Wayne Reid Lorraine Reynolds Agnes Elizabeth Robertson Nora Robillard Charles & Betty Roper Louis “Skip” Schueddig Daniel Sherman Tommy Truesdale Ron Wallace Elleanor Wilson Faye Van Winkle For Family & Friends Lisa Bachman Bettina Bass David Bond Darrell Boyette Pam Breedlove Emily Chancellor Andrew Clark Vickie & Bob Coffman Marie Corrigan Ava Corroon Sandy Ford Carleton Fuller Peter Garbus Theresa Gent Patricia Plummer Glowatsky Mark Goodwin Gayle Higley Cadel Ingraham
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Lilliana Isola Karen Kauffman Robin Kemp Carole Kline Rita Lewis Pete Livezey Lauren Makhlouf Pat Martin Michelle Maxwell Beth Lawton McGee Ashley Minear Betsy Moore Jovita Moore Steven Norman Bill Poole Ginny Quinn Carter Randall Carson Rengel Lisa & Sophia Rowe William Rowe Einar Sagstuen James Sands Richard Smith Mike Stone Paul Sturtz Vernon T. Yvonne Tate Pierson Thames Bryson Thomas Wayne Thurman Olive Toy Harris Wilson Whit A. Wright Hollis Youngner
THE HOLY COMMUNION The Offertory The Offertory Anthem
music: Will Todd (b. 1970), The Call of Wisdom words: Michael Hampel (based on Proverbs 8)
Lord of wisdom, Lord of truth, Lord of justice, Lord of mercy, Walk beside us down the years Till we see you in your glory. Striving to attain the heights, Turning in a new direction, Entering a lonely place, Welcoming a friend or stranger. I am here, I am with you, I have called: do you hear me? Silver is of passing worth, Gold is not of constant value, Jewels sparkle for a while, What you long for is not lasting. Rulers govern under me With my insight and my wisdom. Those who know me know my joy; Those who seek me find their answer. God the Father and the Son, Holy Spirit co-eternal. Glory be ascribed to you, Now and to the end of ages.
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The Presentation: Hymn 482
music: Slane, Iris ballad melody; adapt. The Church Hymnary, 1927 words: Jan Struther (1901-1953)
The Great Thanksgiving
Eucharistic Prayer A, The Book of Common Prayer (BCP), p. 361
Celebrant All
The Lord be with you. And also with you.
Celebrant All
Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord.
Celebrant All
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give God thanks and praise.
Celebrant It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.
For you are the source of light and life; you made us in your image, and called us to new life in Jesus Christ our Lord. Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:
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The Sanctus and Benedictus
S 125, Richard Proulx, A Community Mass
Celebrant
Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself; and, when we had fallen into sin and become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent Jesus Christ, your only and eternal Son, to share our human nature, to live and die as one of us, to reconcile us to you, the God and Father of all. He stretched out his arms upon the cross, and offered himself in obedience to your will, a perfect sacrifice for the whole world. On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.” After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.” Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith:
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Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.
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Celebrant
We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. Recalling his death, resurrection, and ascension, we offer you these gifts. Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of your Son, the holy food and drink of new and unending life in him. Sanctify us also that we may faithfully receive this holy Sacrament, and serve you in unity, constancy, and peace; and at the last day bring us with all your saints into the joy of your eternal kingdom. All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ. By Christ, and with Christ, and in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. AMEN. And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, The Lord’s Prayer
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 Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; All Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.
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The Communion Communion Anthem
music: Joel Martinson (b. 1960), The Invitation words: George Herbert (1593-1632)
Come ye hither all, whose taste Is your waste; Save your cost, and mend your fare. God is here prepared and dressed, And the feast, God, in whom all good things are. Come ye hither all, whom wine Doth define, Naming you not to your good: Weep what ye have drunk amiss, And drink this, Which before ye drink is bloud. Come ye hither all, whom pain Doth arraign, Bringing all your sins to sight: Taste and fear not: God is here In this cheer, And on sin doth cast the fright. Come ye hither all, whom joy Doth destroy, While ye graze without your bounds: Here is joy that drowneth quite Your delight, As a flood the lower grounds. Come ye hither all, whose love Is your dove, And exalts you to the sky: Here is love, which having breath Ev’n in death, After death can never die. Lord I have invited all, And I shall Still invite, still call to thee: For it seems but just and right In my sight, Where is all, there all should be.
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All sing.
Communion Hymn: 635
music: Wer nur den lieben Gott, Georg Neumark (1621-1681) words: Georg Neumark (1621-1681), tr. Catherine Winkworth (1827-1878), alt.
The Postcommunion Prayer Celebrant All
Let us pray. Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen. 13
The Blessing The Closing Hymn: 414 music: Stuttgart, melody from Psalmodia sacra, oder Andächtige und Schöne Gesänge, 1715;
adapt. and harm. William Henry Havergal (1793-1870), desc. John Wilson (1905-1992) words: Richard Mant (1776-1848), para. of Psalm 145:1-12
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The Dismissal Deacon Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. All Thanks be to God. Voluntary Allegro assai vivace from Sonata I, Opus 65
Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)
All music is reprinted by permission under ONE LICENSE (license number A-717455). Music from The Hymnal 1982 © Church Publishing, Inc., unless noted otherwise below: Hymn 390 descant © 1953 Novello & Co. Ltd. Hymn 414 used by permission; descant by permission of Oxford University Press. Hymn 482 words by permission of Oxford University Press. Hymn S-125 © 1977 GIA Publications Inc.
THE CATHEDRAL OF ST. PHILIP
The Very Reverend Samuel G. Candler, Dean Dale Adelmann, Ph.D., Canon for Music The Reverend Lauren R. Holder, Canon for Community and Education The Reverend George M. Maxwell, Jr., Vicar The Reverend Catherine Zappa, Canon for Liturgy and Pastoral Care The Reverend Julia B. Mitchener, Priest Associate The Reverend Deacon Juan Sandoval, Deacon for Hispanic Ministries The Reverend Theophus “Thee” Smith, Ph.D., Priest Associate Mr. Del King, Senior Warden Mr. Samuel T. Wilmoth, Junior Warden 2744 Peachtree Road, NW ∙ Atlanta, GA ∙ 30305-2920 ∙ (404) 365-1000 www.cathedralATL.org
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