The Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi
2 October 2016 8:45 A.M. and 11:15 A.M. The Holy Eucharist
8:45 A.M. The Reverend Canon Catherine Zappa, Celebrant The Reverend Canon George M. Maxwell Jr., Preacher 11:15 A.M The Reverend Canon C. Wallace Marsh IV, Celebrant The Reverend Theophus “Thee” Smith, Ph.D., Preacher The 8:45 a.m. service in the Cathedral gathers the largest and most diverse age groups of the parish. We rejoice and laugh with smaller children who are a large presence here; so the sermons, prayers, and hymns are intentionally developed to have a wide and educational appeal. This service maintains the grandeur and grace of the Anglican tradition, but our faith is presented in a creative and wide style. Should one be meeting the Episcopal Church from another tradition, this is our most accessible service. The 11:15 a.m. Eucharist presents the splendor of the Christian faith in its most glorious Anglican fashion. Our music, our prayers, and our sermons use the finest sources our spiritual history can offer. Incense is used on feast days. Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.
Voluntary Aria on a Chaconne
Joel Martinson
The Welcome
THE WORD OF GOD All sing
The Processional: Hymn 400, “All creatures of our God and King”
Lasst uns erfreuen
The Opening Acclamation The Book of Common Prayer (BCP), p. 355 Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. All And blessed be God’s kingdom, now and for ever. Amen. 1
The Collect for Purity BCP p. 355 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. All sing
The Song of Praise, S 236
music: John Rutter (b. 1945) words: Song of the Three Young Men, 29-34
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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.
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The Lesson
Genesis 2:18-24
All sit.
Lector
A Reading from The Book of Genesis.
Then the Lord God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper as his partner.” So out of the ground the Lord God formed every animal of the field and every bird of the air, and brought them to the man to see what he would call them; and whatever the man called every living creature, that was its name. The man gave names to all cattle, and to the birds of the air, and to every animal of the field; but for the man there was not found a helper as his partner. So the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall upon the man, and he slept; then he took one of his ribs and closed up its place with flesh. And the rib that the Lord God had taken from the man he made into a woman and brought her to the man. Then the man said, “This at last is bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; this one shall be called Woman, for out of Man this one was taken.” Therefore a man leaves his father and his mother and clings to his wife, and they become one flesh. Lector All
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
11:15 a.m. only. The choir sings
The Gradual: Psalm 148:7-14
Anglican chant: Sir David Willcocks BCP, p. 805
7 Praise the Lord from the earth, * you sea-monsters and all deeps; 8 Fire and hail, snow and fog, * tempestuous wind, doing his will; 9 Mountains and all hills, * fruit trees and all cedars; 10 Wild beasts and all cattle, * creeping things and winged birds; 11 Kings of the earth and all peoples, * princes and all rulers of the world; 12 Young men and maidens, * old and young together. 13 Let them praise the Name of the Lord, * for his Name only is exalted, his splendor is over earth and heaven. 14 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!
The Epistle Lector A Reading from The Letter of Paul to the Galatians.
Galatians 6:14-18
May I never boast of anything except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. For neither circumcision nor uncircumcision is anything; but a new creation is everything! As for those who will follow this rule—peace be upon them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God. 4
From now on, let no one make trouble for me; for I carry the marks of Jesus branded on my body. May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brothers and sisters. Amen. 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. All stand to sing
The Sequence : Hymn 593, “Lord, make us servants of your peace”
Dickinson College
The Holy Gospel
Matthew 11:25-30
All remain standing. The Gospeler
All
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.
The Sermon
8:45 a.m. Canon Maxwell 11:15 a.m. The Rev. Dr. Smith
The Nicene Creed
BCP, p. 358
All stand.
We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man.
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For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen. The Prayers of the People All stand or kneel to pray.
Celebrant
Let us pray for the Church and for the world.
Leader All
Father, we pray for your holy Catholic Church; That we all may be one.
Leader All
Grant that every member of the Church may truly and humbly serve you; That your Name may be glorified by all people.
Leader All
We pray for all bishops, priests, and deacons; That they may be faithful ministers of your Word and Sacraments.
Leader All
We pray for all who govern and hold authority in the nations of the world; That there may be justice and peace on the earth.
Leader All
Give us grace to do your will in all that we undertake; That our works may find favor in your sight.
Leader All
Have compassion on those who suffer from any grief or trouble; That they may be delivered from their distress.
Leader All
Give to the departed eternal rest; Let light perpetual shine upon them.
Leader All
We praise you for your saints who have entered into joy; May we also come to share in your heavenly kingdom.
Leader We pray for Barack, our President, the Congress and the Courts; for Nathan, our governor, and Kasim, our mayor; for all serving their country away from home, for their families and the communities who wait for them.
We pray for peace throughout the world, including the Middle East. We pray for Christians around the globe who face danger and persecution for their faith. We pray for Justin, the Archbishop of Canterbury. In the Anglican cycle of prayer we pray for The Church of the Province of West Africa. We pray for Michael, our Presiding Bishop, for Robert and Keith, our bishops; and for this Cathedral parish and our ministries of the day, the Newcomer Committee and the Green Aprons. 6
We remember the departed: Kathleen Cowart, Dianne Griner, Herb Matthews, Whitney Kemble Robbins. We pray in thanksgiving for the marriage of Caroline Bonin and Nick Bayer. Let us pray for our own needs and those of others. A period of silence, during which people may add their own petitions quietly or in the privacy of their hearts. Celebrant concludes with the following prayer.
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. Those for whom prayers have been requested:
Wills Anderson Steve Auerbach Julia Ballard Ronald L. Barclay Priscilla Beale Rodger Beatty Karen Bellaire Cornelia Bird George Bird John Blair Marcia Block David Boone Josh Borden Elisabeth Taber Bottler Joan Brooks Keith Brooks Neal Brown & family Meredith, Adam & Leo Bugenske Denise Carlson Catherine Carson Andrew Clark Joann Claypoole Leonard A. Cobb David & Ginny Collins Alex & Andrea Corriere Paula Corwin Lawrence Cowart Jackson Culbreth Terry Dornbush Sarah duBignon Kitty Dukehart Angela Ellis Mary Elrod Sean Farmer Amy Feuss Robert L. Foreman, Jr. Van Foster Mary Ann Frazier Noreen Raymond Frink Carleton Fuller Susan Gill
Rebecca Gorman Peggy Govan Eudelle Lanier Graham D. Louis Gruver, Jr. Ellen Gunn Doyce Gunter Jane Hannah Helen Hammond Caroline Hatcher Shirley Heermann Patricia Hentz Debanhi Hernandez Richard Hill Connie Hoar Alice Hoft Peggy Hull Michael Ivy Annemarie & Ante Jazic Vivian Johnson Dale Joiner Jon Jane Jones Dorothy Lanier Kenerly Joe Kiely Diane Kirk Teresa Kohnle Kelly Kolak Lisa Krysiak Margaret Winders Kuhn Landon Lanier Tommy Lanier Karen League Jack Lyle Robert & Aggie Maddox Janie Mathis Michelle Maxwell Reilly McClain Michael McClelland Bonnie Shields McCormack Carol McDonald Jan McPherson
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Katharine Roberts Merrifield Dick Miller Lyn Moore Lucius Morton Andy Nelson Stuart Peebles Beth Pitzer Libby Powell Garry Pryor Jennifer Rankin Jonna Rankine Bobbie & Bill Rowe Sophia Rowe James Sands Coleen Schoen Logan Shannep Michelle Simmons Lara Smith Sitton Bill Smith Lyda Sorgini Joe K. Steele Mack Brown Stevenson, Jr. Janiece Townshend Roy Unkefer Martir Valesquez Peter Veverka Ed Vogel Elizabeth Slaton Wallace Meredith Wallace Herbert “Rip�Waters Cindy West Chandra Westafer Caroline & John Westerhoff Stephen Williamson Dick Wilson Marion Wilson Lu Worrell Patricia Young Hollis Youngner Dara, Arnani, & Cyvia Zinney
The Confession Celebrant Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.
BCP, p. 360
Silence may be kept.
All
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
All stand. The Celebrant says
All
The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you.
All greet one another in the name of the Lord.
The Parish Notices 8:45 a.m. only.
The Blessing of the Animals
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THE HOLY COMMUNION The offering today, the first Sunday of the month, is designated for the Discretionary Fund for the Needy.
The Offertory The Offertory Anthems 8:45 a.m.
music: John Rutter (b. 1945), All Things Bright and Beautiful words: Mrs. Cecil Frances Alexander (1818-1895)
All things bright and beautiful, All creatures great and small, All things wise and wonderful, The Lord God made them all. Each little flower that opens, Each little bird that sings, He made their glowing colors, He made their tiny wings. Refrain The purple-headed mountain, The river running by, The sunset and the morning, That brightens up the sky; The cold wind in the winter, The pleasant summer sun, The ripe fruits in the garden, He made them every one; Refrain He gave us eyes to see them, And lips that we might tell How great is God Almighty, Who has made all things well. Refrain
11:15 a.m.
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 belong. 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 praise, 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. All sing
The Presentation: Hymn 405, “All things bright and beautiful”
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Royal Oak
The Great Thanksgiving Celebrant The Lord be with you. All And also with you.
Eucharistic Prayer A, BCP, p. 361
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.
It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. Celebrant
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: All sing
The Sanctus and Benedictus
Enriching our Music 59 William Bradley Roberts, Mass for St Philip’s
All stand or kneel.
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. 10
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: All
Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.
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
BCP, p. 364
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.
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The Breaking of the Bread
Wonder, Love and Praise 877, Mark Sedio
Choir, then, All sing the
The bread which we break, Alleluia, Is the communion of the Body of Christ. All sing the Antiphon
The Communion
All are welcome to receive the consecrated bread and wine of the Eucharist. You may receive at the altar or at floor-level stations. Stand or kneel and receive the bread (a wafer) in the palm of your hand. Gluten-free wafers are available upon request at the Peachtree (left) altar rail. Receive the wine either by drinking from the cup (guiding it to your lips) or by touching the wafer lightly to the wine. Younger children are invited to stand for easier access to the cup. 11:15 a.m. only: During the ministration of Holy Communion, prayers for healing and the laying on of hands are offered in St. Luke’s Chapel. The chapel is located in the South (Andrews) transept. All are welcome.
Communion Anthem
music: Roland E. Martin (b. 1955), Prayer of St. Francis words: St. Francis of Assisi (1181/1182-1226)
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. All sing
Communion Hymns 383 416 413
“Fairest Lord Jesus” “For the beauty of the earth” sung to the tune of Hymn 119 “New songs of celebration render”
The Sending of Lay Eucharistic Ministers Celebrant In the name of God, we send you forth bearing these holy gifts, that others may share in the communion of Christ’s body and blood. All
We who are many are one body, because we are one in Jesus Christ. 12
St. Elizabeth Dix Rendez à Dieu
The Postcommunion Prayer Celebrant Let us pray. All 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.
BCP, p. 365
The Blessing All sing
The Processional: Hymn 412, “Earth and all stars” The Dismissal Deacon All
Earth and All Stars
Let us go forth in the name of Christ. Thanks be to God.
Voluntary Fugue in G Major (a la Gigue) BWV 577
Johann Sebastian Bach
All music is reprinted by permission under www.OneLicense.net (license number A-717455). Music from The Hymnal 1982 © Church Publishing, Inc., and music from Wonder, Love, and Praise (“WLP”) and Lift Every Voice and Sing II (“LEVAS II”) © Church Pension Fund, except where noted below: Enriching our Music 59 © 1995 William Bradley Roberts. Hymnal S 236 © 1985 Oxford University Press. WLP 877 © 1996 Mark Sedio.
THE CATHEDRAL OF ST. PHILIP
The Very Reverend Samuel G. Candler, Dean Dale Adelmann, Ph.D., Canon for Music The Reverend C. Wallace Marsh IV, Canon for Pastoral Care and Worship The Reverend George M. Maxwell, Jr., Vicar The Reverend Catherine Zappa, Canon for Spirituality and Mission The Reverend John William Harkins III, Ph.D., Priest Associate The Reverend Deacon Juan Sandoval, Deacon for Hispanic Ministries The Reverend Todd D. Smelser, Canon Associate for Pastoral Care The Reverend Theophus “Thee” Smith, Ph.D., Priest Associate The Reverend Carolynne G. Williams, Canon Associate for Pastoral Care and Elder Ministry Ms. Mary Caroline Cravens, Senior Warden Mr. Rob Adams, Junior Warden 2744 Peachtree Road, NW ∙ Atlanta, GA ∙ 30305-2920 ∙ (404) 365-1000 www.stphilipscathedral.org
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October 2, 2016 WELCOME For the latest news and happenings from the Cathedral, visit out website at stphilipscathedral.org. Also, see the information in print in our weekly newsletter, Cathedral Times, available in the narthex, in the hallway outside Child Hall, and in the Atrium. Tour the Cathedral this morning after the 8:45 and 11:15 a.m. services. Please meet us below the pulpit to explore the nooks and crannies of this wonderful place!
CHILDREN Children of all ages are welcome and encouraged to participate fully in our liturgy. For parents who prefer it, The Nurturing Center is open for children three and younger from 8:30 a.m. through the end of the 11:15 a.m. service each week. Children’s Chapel will not meet today. Children and Youth Sunday School classes will meet October 9.
ADULT EDUCATION 1:15 p.m., Continuing Biblical Greek Class—Room 356 Anyone who would like to learn Greek is welcome to subscribe to this Sunday afternoon class taught by the Rev. Thee Smith. Translate from the original language of the scriptures. Enjoy discussions of the Greek of the New Testament texts, and how that can add nuance and depth of understanding to one’s reading of the New Testament. No tuition; only texts or media costs.
OUTREACH On the first Sunday of every month, we gather to prepare a meal and go as a group to the Peachtree-Pine Shelter to serve the guests that evening. Individuals and groups are encouraged to participate. For more information, please contact Keith Franklin at 770-317-1401 or fkfbriggs@mindspring.com
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WEEKLY WORSHIP SERVICES Sunday
7:45 a.m. 8:45 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 11:15 a.m. 11:15 a.m. 4:00 p.m.
Monday-Wednesday, Friday 8:45 a.m. 12:15 p.m.
Thursday
8:45 a.m. 12:15 p.m. 5:45 p.m.
Saturday
8:45 a.m.
Holy Eucharist, Rite I Holy Eucharist, Rite II Holy Eucharist, Rite I Holy Eucharist, Rite II La Santa Eucaristía Choral Evensong & Holy Eucharist, Rite I
Mikell Chapel Cathedral Mikell Chapel Cathedral Mikell Chapel Cathedral
Morning Prayer Holy Eucharist, Rite II
Mikell Chapel St. Mary’s Chapel
Morning Prayer Holy Eucharist, Rite II Evening Prayer
Mikell Chapel St. Mary’s Chapel Mikell Chapel
Morning Prayer
Mikell Chapel
Centering Prayer takes place on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. and Thursdays at 4 p.m. in the Lanier House. Evening Prayer is offered on the first, second and fourth Thursdays of the month at 5:45 p.m. in Mikell Chapel. Taizé: Prayers for Peace is offered every third Monday of the month at 8 p.m. in Mikell Chapel. The Indoor Labyrinth is available in Child Hall prior to the service. The Indoor Labyrinth is available on Mondays and Fridays from 3-8 p.m. The Outdoor Labyrinth in front of the Lanier House is open daily.
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