The Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi
3 October 2021 8:45 A.M. and 11:15 A.M. The Holy Eucharist
The Very Reverend Samuel G. Candler, Celebrant The Reverend Canon Catherine Zappa, Preacher Voluntary Lullaby from Suite No. 2
Calvin Hampton (1938-1984)
The Welcome from the Dean
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THE WORD OF GOD The Opening Hymn: 400
music: Lasst uns erfreuen, melody from Auserlesene Catholische Geistliche Kirchengeseng, 1623; adapt. Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958) words: Francis of Assisi (1182-1226); trans. William H. Draper (1855-1933), alt.
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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: Francis of Assisi Celebrant The Lord be with you. All And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray. Most high, omnipotent, good Lord, grant your people grace to renounce gladly the vanities of this world; that, following the way of blessed Francis, we may for love of you delight in your whole creation with perfectness of joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. The Lesson Lector
Psalm 148:7-14 A Reading from The Book of Psalms.
Praise the Lord from the earth, * you sea-monsters and all deeps; Fire and hail, snow and fog, * tempestuous wind, doing his will; Mountains and all hills, * fruit trees and all cedars; Wild beasts and all cattle, * creeping things and winged birds; Kings of the earth and all peoples, * princes and all rulers of the world; Young men and maidens, * old and young together. Let them praise the Name of the Lord, * for his Name only is exalted, his splendor is over earth and heaven. He has raised up strength for his people and praise for all his loyal servants, * the children of Israel, a people who are near him. Hallelujah! Lector All
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Children’s Chapel will not meet today so that children can enjoy the animals in the 8:45 a.m. service.
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All stand.
The Sequence: Hymn 405
music: Royal Oak, melody from The Dancing Master, 1686; adapt. Martin Fallas Shaw (1875-1958); desc. Richard Proulx (1937-2010) words: Cecil Frances Alexander (1818-1895)
All remain standing.
The Holy Gospel Gospeler
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Matthew 11:25-30
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Jesus said, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and the intelligent and have revealed them to infants; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will. All things have been handed over to me by my Father; and no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal him. “Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” Gospeler All
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ. 4
The Sermon
Canon Zappa
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 in Wales. 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: The Cathedral Newcomer Committee.
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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.
Intercessor
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: Martha Heinze
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 pray in thanksgiving for all pets, past and present.
We give thanks for the ministry of the Very Reverend Samuel G. Candler, who celebrates twenty-three years of ministry at the Cathedral of St. Philip.
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God of mercy, Hear our prayer.
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We pray for all who have died, that they may have a place in your eternal kingdom. We pray for: Lilliana Isola, Carol Thompson Strong
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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 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.
Celebrant
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
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Those for whom prayers have been requested: For Immediate Needs Martha Heinze 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 Terry Dornbush Sarah duBignon Deborah Ellington Ruth Fuqua Douglas T. Grey, Jr. Jenny Ham Rebecca Harris Jane Jones Louise Kan Lisa Krysiak Jill Mahaffey Carol McDonald Glenn Miller Royce Mitchell Susan Myers Charlie Neal Philip Newton 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 The Baker Family Bettina Bass David Bond Darrell Boyette Pam Breedlove Emily Chancellor Vaughn Clapp Andrew Clark Vickie & Bob Coffman Marie Corrigan Ava Corroon Dan Elson Sandy Ford Carleton Fuller Peter Garbus Theresa Gent Patricia Plummer Glowatsky Mark Goodwin
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Rob Hendler Gayle Higley Cadel Ingraham Robin Kemp Carole Kline Rita Lewis Pete Livezey Lauren Makhlouf Pat Martin Beth Lawton McGee Ashley Minear Ethel “Babe” Moldovan Betsy Moore Jovita Moore Linus Nickel Steven Norman Lou Perno Bill Poole Carter Randall Carson Rengel Lisa & Sophia Rowe William Rowe Einar Sagstuen James Sands Mike Stone Paul Sturtz Hubert Tate, Sr. 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: Grayston Ives (b. 1948), The Canticle of Brother Sun words: St. Francis of Assisi (1182-1226)
Most High, Omnipotent Lord, all praise, all honour and glory be given to Thee, to Thee alone, most High, all praise belongs. Be praised, O Lord, for all thy works. For Brother Sun, whose brightness makes the light by which we see. For Sister Moon, whose beams were formed to shine so clear and bright. For Brother Wind, whose clouds and breezes blow across the land. For Sister Water, so precious, humble, lowly, chaste and pure. Be praised, O Lord, for all thy works. Be praised, my Lord, for Brother Fire, whose flames and light illuminate the night. Be praised, my Lord, for Sister Earth, for grass and plants and flowers and all our food. Be praised, my Lord, for all thy love bestowed on us. Bless those who walk the way of peace, in quiet to live. By thee, O Lord Most High, they shall be crowned. Be praised, O heavenly Lord, all praise and blessing and glory be given to you, with humblest thanks for all he’s given you. Amen.
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8:45 a.m. only
The Presentation: Hymn 593
music: Dickinson College, Lee Hastings Bristol, Jr. (1923-1979) words by James Quinn (1919-2010), based on prayer att. Francis of Assisi (1182-1226)
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11:15 a.m. only
The Presentation: Hymn 424
music: East Acklam, Francis Jackson (b. 1917) words: F. Pratt Green (1903-2000)
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.
Because you are greatly glorified in the assembly of your saints. All your creatures praise you, and your faithful servants bless you, confessing before the rulers of this world the great Name of your only Son. 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: 10
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. The Communion Communion Anthem
music: Roland E. Martin (b. 1955), Prayer of St. Francis words: St. Francis of Assisi (1182-1226)
Lord, make me an instrument of Your peace; where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is discord, union; where there is doubt, faith; and where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; where there is sadness, joy. Grant that we may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; to be understood as to understand; to be loved as to love. For it is in giving that we receive; it is in pardoning that we are pardoned; it is in dying that we are born again to eternal life. Amen. 12
For the Beauty of the Earth
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Communion Hymns
to the tune Dix Conrad Kocher,
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Hymn 593
music: Dickinson College, Lee Hastings Bristol, Jr. (1923-1979) words by James Quinn (1919-2010), based on prayer att. Francis of Assisi (1182-1226)
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. 14
The Blessing The Closing Hymn: 412
music: Earth and All Stars, David N. Johnson (1922-1987) words: Herbert F. Brokering (1926-2009)
The Dismissal Deacon Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. All Thanks be to God. Voluntary The Glorious Sun (from Celebrations of God in Nature)
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Robert Ward (1917-2013)
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 400 words © 1985 G. Schirmer; music by permission of Oxford University Press. Hymn 405 music used by arrangement with G. Schirmer Inc.; descant © 1979 GIA Publications Inc. Hymn 412 words, music © Augsburg Publishing House. Hymn 416 music by permission of Oxford University Press. Hymn 424 words © 1970 Hope Publishing Co.; music © 1960 Francis Jackson. Hymn 593 words © James Quinn, SJ, printed by permission of Geoffrey Chapman, a division of Cassell Ltd; music © 1962 Theodore Presser Co. 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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