The Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday
25 March 2018 8:45 A.M. and 11:15 A.M. The Liturgy of the Palms and Holy Eucharist The Very Reverend Samuel G. Candler, Celebrant The Reverend Canon Catherine Zappa, Preacher 1
A Welcome from the Dean Grace to you, and welcome to the worship of the Cathedral of St. Philip on this Palm Sunday! We are an Episcopal Church (part of the worldwide Anglican Communion), seeking to serve God in the fullness of a reverent, ancient, and lively tradition. Our set form of common prayer is called a liturgy, and we believe that structure actually sets our hearts and minds free to worship in glorious ways. We are glad you have joined us today; if you are visiting and would like to learn more about the Cathedral, please sign a visitor card and leave it with a priest after the service. We urge you, too, to become a member of our congregation; we need your gifts! Today is Palm Sunday in the Christian Church, the day that begins the most solemn week of our church year. The drama of our service begins with our reenacting the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem in his last week. We will bless palm branches and walk around the block shouting “Hosanna in the highest.” Soon, however, our service will take on a much more somber tone. The other name for this Sunday is “The Sunday of the Passion,” when the story of Jesus’ last hours has traditionally been told. Members of our congregation will take special roles in that reading; indeed, the entire congregation will take the role of the crowd. Finally, as we do each Sunday, we will celebrate the Eucharist. All are invited to receive the sacrament of Christ’s Body and Blood, and we hope it will change your life. Today, that Eucharist is the beginning of Holy Week. We invite you to return throughout the week and walk the way of Jesus, through crucifixion and death, to Easter, the day of hope and resurrection.
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The procession begins on the labyrinth, moves to Andrews Drive, around the Cathedral point and moves north along Peachtree Road. Everyone is encouraged to shout “Hosanna,” “Peace in heaven,” “Glory in the highest,” “Hosanna in the highest,” or other words of acclamation. We re-enter the building from the horseshoe drive doors.
THE LITURGY OF THE PALMS Dean All
Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord: Peace in heaven and glory in the highest.
Let us pray. Assist us mercifully with your help, O Lord God of our salvation, that we may enter with joy upon the contemplation of those mighty acts, whereby you have given us life and immortality; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Dean
A Priest reads Mark 11:1-11 When they were approaching Jerusalem, at Bethphage and Bethany, near the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples and said to them, “Go into the village ahead of you, and immediately as you enter it, you will find tied there a colt that has never been ridden; untie it and bring it. If anyone says to you, ‘Why are you doing this?’ just say this, ‘The Lord needs it and will send it back here immediately.’” They went away and found a colt tied near a door, outside in the street. As they were untying it, some of the bystanders said to them, “What are you doing, untying the colt?” They told them what Jesus had said; and they allowed them to take it. Then they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks on it; and he sat on it. Many people spread their cloaks on the road, and others spread leafy branches that they had cut in the fields. Then those who went ahead and those who followed were shouting, “Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessed is the coming kingdom of our ancestor David! Hosanna in the highest heaven!” Then he entered Jerusalem and went into the temple; and when he had looked around at everything, as it was already late, he went out to Bethany with the twelve. The Dean then says the following blessing
All Dean All
The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give God thanks and praise.
Dean
It is right to praise you, Almighty God, for the acts of love by which you have redeemed us through your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. On this day he entered the holy city of Jerusalem in triumph, and was proclaimed as King of kings by those who spread their garments and branches of palm along his way. Let these branches be for us signs of his victory, and grant that we who bear them in his name may ever hail him as our King, and follow him in the way that leads to eternal life; who lives and reigns in glory with you and the Holy Spirit, now and for ever. Amen. Dean All
Blessed is the One who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
Dean All
Let us go forth in peace. In the name of Christ. Amen.
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THE PROCESSION Hymn 154
music: Valet will ich dir geben, melody Melchior Teschner (1584-1635), alt.; harm. William Henry Monk (1823-1889) words: Theodulph of Orleans (d. 821); tr. John Mason Neale (1818-1866), alt.
Celebrant
Let us pray. Almighty God, whose most dear Son went not up to joy but first he suffered pain, and entered not into glory before he was crucified: Mercifully grant that we, walking in the way of the cross, may find it none other than the way of life and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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THE LITURGY OF THE WORD The Collect for the Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday Celebrant The Lord be with you. All And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray. Almighty and everliving God, in your tender love for the human race you sent your Son our Savior Jesus Christ to take upon him our nature, and to suffer death upon the cross, giving us the example of his great humility: Mercifully grant that we may walk in the way of his suffering, and also share in his resurrection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. All sit.
A Reading from The Letter of Paul to the Philippians (2:5-11). Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be exploited, but emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, being born in human likeness. And being found in human form, he humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death—even death on a cross. Therefore God also highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Lector All
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
8:45 a.m. only: Children ages 3 (by September 1, 2017) through 3rd grade may follow the acolytes and chapel leaders to the Children’s Chapel at this time. Children will rejoin their parents at the Offertory.
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The Sequence: Hymn 435
music: King’s Weston, Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958) words: Caroline Maria Noel (1817-1877), alt. based on Philippians 2:7-11
All stand and sing.
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The Passion Gospel
All sit. The customary responses before and after the Gospel are omitted. Read by the youth at 8:45 a.m. Sung by the choir at 11:15 a.m.
Mark 14:32-42; 15:1-47
The Celebrant announces the Passion Gospel, saying
The Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark. Narrator
The Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark. They went to a place called Gethsemane; and Jesus said to his disciples,
Jesus
Sit here while I pray.
Narrator
He took with him Peter and James and John, and began to be distressed and agitated. And he said to them,
Jesus
I am deeply grieved, even to death; remain here and keep awake.
Narrator
And going a little farther, he threw himself on the ground and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him. He said,
Jesus
Abba, Father, for you all things are possible; remove this cup from me; yet, not what I want, but what you want.
Narrator
He came and found them sleeping; and he said to Peter,
Jesus
Simon, are you asleep? Could you not keep awake one hour? Keep awake and pray that you may not come into the time of trial; the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.
Narrator
And again he went away and prayed, saying the same words. And once more he came and found them sleeping, for their eyes were very heavy; and they did not know what to say to him. He came a third time and said to them,
Jesus
Are you still sleeping and taking your rest? Enough! The hour has come; the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. Get up, let us be going. See, my betrayer is at hand.
Narrator
As soon as it was morning, the chief priests held a consultation with the elders and the scribes and the whole council. They bound Jesus, led him away, and handed him over to Pilate. Pilate asked him,
Pilate
Are you the King of the Jews?
Narrator
He answered him,
Jesus
You say so.
Narrator
Then the chief priests accused him of many things. Pilate again asked him,
Pilate
Have you no answer? See how many charges they bring against you.
Narrator
But Jesus made no further reply, so that Pilate was amazed. Now at the festival he used to release a prisoner for them, anyone for whom they asked. Now a man called Barabbas was in prison with the rebels who had committed murder during the insurrection. So the crowd came and began to ask Pilate to do for them according to his custom. Then he answered them,
Pilate
Do you want me to release for you the King of the Jews?
Narrator
For he realized that it was out of jealousy that the chief priests had handed him over. But the chief priests stirred up the crowd to have him release Barabbas for them instead. Pilate spoke to them again,
Pilate
Then what do you wish me to do with the man you call the King of the Jews? 7
Narrator
They shouted back,
8:45 only.
Congregation
CRUCIFY HIM!
Narrator
Pilate asked them,
Pilate
Why, what evil has he done?
Narrator
But they shouted all the more,
8:45 only.
Congregation
CRUCIFY HIM!
Narrator
So Pilate, wishing to satisfy the crowd, released Barabbas for them; and after flogging Jesus, he handed him over to be crucified. Then the soldiers led him into the courtyard of the palace (that is, the governor’s headquarters); and they called together the whole cohort. And they clothed him in a purple cloak, and after twisting some thorns into a crown they put it on him. And they began saluting him,
Soldiers
Hail, King of the Jews!
Narrator
They struck his head with a reed, spat upon him, and knelt down in homage to him. After mocking him, they stripped him of the purple cloak, and put his own clothes on him. Then they led him out to crucify him. They compelled a passer-by, who was coming in from the country, to carry his cross; it was Simon of Cyrene, the father of Alexander and Rufus.
Then they brought him to the place called Golgotha (which means the place of a skull). The congregation stands.
And they offered him wine mixed with myrrh; but he did not take it. And they crucified him, and divided his clothes among them, casting lots to decide what each should take. It was nine o’clock in the morning when they crucified him. The inscription of the charge against him read, “The King of the Jews.” And with him they crucified two bandits, one on his right and one on his left. Those who passed by derided him, shaking their heads and saying,
8:45 only.
Congregation
Aha! You who would destroy the temple and build it in three days, save yourself, and come down from the cross!
Narrator
In the same way the chief priests, along with the scribes, were also mocking him among themselves and saying,
Chief Priest
He saved others; he cannot save himself.
High Priest
Let the Messiah, the King of Israel, come down from the cross now, so that we may see and believe.
Narrator
Those who were crucified with him also taunted him. When it was noon darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon. At three o’clock, Jesus cried out with a loud voice,
Jesus
Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani? My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?
Narrator
When some of the bystanders heard it, they said,
8:45 only.
Congregation
Listen, he is calling for Elijah.
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Narrator
And someone ran, filled a sponge with sour wine, put it on a stick and gave it to him to drink, saying,
8:45 only.
Congregation
Wait, let us see whether Elijah will come to take him down.
Narrator
Then Jesus gave a loud cry, and breathed his last.
A period of silence is kept.
Narrator
And the curtain of the temple was torn in two, from top to bottom. Now when the centurion, who stood facing him, saw that in this way he breathed his last, he said,
Centurion
Truly, this man was God’s Son!
Narrator
There were also women looking on from a distance; among them were Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James the younger and of Joses, and Salome. These used to follow him and provided for him when he was in Galilee; and there were many other women who had come up with him to Jerusalem. When evening had come, and since it was the day of Preparation, that is, the day before the Sabbath, Joseph of Arimathea, a respected member of the council, who was also himself waiting expectantly for the kingdom of God, went boldly to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. Then Pilate wondered if he were already dead; and summoning the centurion, he asked him whether he had been dead for some time. When he learned from the centurion that he was dead, he granted the body to Joseph. Then Joseph bought a linen cloth, and taking down the body, wrapped it in the linen cloth, and laid it in a tomb that had been hewn out of the rock. He then rolled a stone against the door of the tomb. Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses saw where the body was laid.
The Sermon
Canon Zappa
The Prayers of the People: Form II
In the course of the silence after each bidding, the People offer their own prayers, either silently or aloud.
BCP, p. 364
I ask your prayers for God’s people throughout the world; for our Bishop, Robert; for this gathering; and for all ministers and people. Pray for the Church. Silence I ask your prayers for peace; for goodwill among nations; and for the well-being of all people. Pray for justice and peace. Silence I ask your prayers for the poor, the sick, the hungry, the oppressed, and those in prison. Pray for those in any need or trouble. Silence I ask your prayers for all who seek God, or a deeper knowledge of him. Pray that they may find and be found by him. Silence I ask your prayers for the departed. Pray for those who have died. Silence Praise God for those in every generation in whom Christ has been honored. Pray that we may have grace to glorify Christ in our own day. Silence 9
Celebrant
Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ was lifted high upon the cross that he might draw the whole world to himself: Mercifully grant that we, who glory in the mystery of our redemption, may have grace to take up our cross and follow him; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
Those for whom prayers have been requested:
Long Term Prayers Charles Ambrosavage Virginia Bicksler Cornelia Bird John Blair Josh Borden Pat Brinson Joe Burton Kaye Cairney Doug Calhoun Heather Clark Elizabeth Coil Lawrence Cowart Terry Dornbush Sarah duBignon Kitty Dukehart Susan Dunn Angela Ellis Randy Farmer Matt Gwynn Jane Hannah Caroline Hatcher Richard Hill Jack Jennings Elaine Lyon Robert & Aggie Maddox Carol McDonald Elaine McEachern Jim McKenzie Wynetta McNeill Carrick Mollenkamp Mary Elizabeth Morgan Charlie Neal Paul O’Connor Marian Palmore Brenda Pruitt Garry Pryor Rubye & Wayne Reid Pamela Reid Agnes Elizabeth Robertson Louis “Skip” Schueddig Jim Segars Those who have died Carolyn Allen Lewis Harville David McCarthy
Jeanne M. Smith Beth Stedman Julie Sutton Tommy Truesdale Cindy West Andy Westafer Chandra Westafer Hollis Youngner For Family and Friends Fernando Conteras Alonso Mary Ann Armor Bettina Bass Elisabeth T. Bottler Marjorie B. Chadsey Andrew Clark Wendy Clemente Else S. Cobb Leonard A. Cobb Sally Coulter Ashley Debelbot & Brenda Jones Judy Eggers Claire Wofford Frazier Carleton Fuller Phyllis Gareis Peggy Govan D. Louis Gruver, Jr. Doyce Gunter Tod Gunter William Ham Chris Hardy Holly Hawkins Bobby Hearn Greg Hentz Liz Grant Hilton Daniel Hill Alexandria Jacobson Hardy Johnson Sun Ja Kim Sang Ho Kim Virginia P. Kitchell Karen Kraeger
Lisa Krysiak Margaret Winders Kuhn Betty C. Lyons Pat Martin Michelle Maxwell Michael McClelland Bonnie Shields McCormack Joyce McLamara Andy Nelson Irene Nesper James Newman Christopher Petty John Plunkett Betty and Bill Poole Ginny Quinn Harold Reynolds Margaret Robinson Frank Roth James Sands Patricia Schooley Katy Shoemaker King Sims Jeff Straw Tina Susco Hubert Tate, Sr. Yvonne Tate Norma Leticia Carrera Torralba Roger Traylor Janiece Townshend Christi Vasquez Peter Veverka Nina Vila Frank Villa Ron M. Wallace Jacqueline Watkins Kathryn Welden Susan Wellman Coralie Severn Wilson Marion Wilson Althea Wolf Whit A. Wright Patricia Young
The Cathedral Ministry of the Day Funeral Guild and St. Ruth’s Guild
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The Peace
All stand. The Celebrant says
The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you.
All
All greet one another in the name of the Lord.
The Parish Notices
THE HOLY COMMUNION The Offertory Offertory Anthems 8:45 a.m.
music: Philip Moore (b. 1943), It Is a Thing Most Wonderful words: W. Walsham How (1823-1897)
It is a thing most wonderful, Almost too wonderful to be, That God’s own Son should come from heaven, And die to save a child like me.
I sometimes think about the cross, And shut my eyes and try to see The cruel nails and crown of thorns And Jesus crucified for me.
And yet I know that it is true: He chose a poor and humble lot, And wept and mourned and toiled and died, For love of those who loved him not.
But even could I see him die, I could but see a little part Of that great love which, like a fire, Is always burning in his heart.
And yet I want to love thee, Lord; O light the flame within my heart, That I may love thee more and more, Until I see thee as thou art.
11:15 a.m.
music: Lee Hoiby (1926-2011), Let This Mind Be in You words: Philippians 2:5-11
Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: but made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: and being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
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The Presentation: Hymn 458
music: Love Unknown, John Ireland (1879-1962); desc Patrick Scott words: Samuel Crossman (1624-1683), alt.
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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
Through Jesus Christ our Lord. For our sins he was lifted high upon the cross, that he might draw the whole world to himself; and, by his suffering and death, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who put their trust in him. 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
S 130, Franz Schubert, Deutsche Messe
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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. 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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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.
BCP, p. 364
The Breaking of the Bread
Behold the Lamb of God from the Iona Abbey Music Book, 16
Choir, then all.
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The Communion
All are welcome to receive the consecrated bread and wine of the Eucharist. You may receive at the altar or at floorlevel stations. Stand or kneel and receive the bread (a wafer) in the palm of your hand. 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. If you desire to receive a blessing, cross your arms across your chest. 11:15 a.m.only: There is a priest available in St. Luke’s Chapel for prayers for healing. The chapel is located in the South (Andrews) transept. All are welcome.
Communion Anthems 8:45 a.m.
music: Michael Sitton (b. 1958), Wondrous Love words: Wondrous Love, American folk hymn publ. in The Southern Harmony (1835)
What wondrous love is this, O my soul, What wondrous love is this That caused the Lord of bliss To bear the dreadful curse for my soul. To God and to the Lamb I will sing; To God and to the Lamb Who is the great I AM, While millions join the theme, I will sing. When I was sinking down, sinking down, When I was sinking down Beneath God’s righteous frown, Christ laid aside his crown for my soul. And when from death I’m free, I’ll sing on; And when from death I’m free, I’ll sing and joyful be, And through eternity I’ll sing on.
11:15 a.m. O vos omnes, qui transitis per viam, attendite, et videte, si est dolor sicut dolor meus.
music: Pablo Casals (1876-1973), O vos omnes words: Lamentations 1:12
O all you who pass along this way, behold and see if there is any sorrow like unto my sorrow.
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All sing
Communion Hymns Hymn 170
music: The Third Tune, Thomas Tallis (1505-1585) words: Fred Pratt Green (1903-2000)
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Hymn 474
music: Rockingham, from Second Supplement to Psalmody in Miniature, c. 1780; harm. Edward Miller (1731-1807) words: Isaac Watts (1674-1748)
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Hymn 167
music: Horsley, William Horsley (1774-1858) words: Cecil Frances Alexander (1818-1895), alt.
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.
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. The Blessing
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BCP, p. 365
All sing
The Processional: Hymn 168
music: Herzlich tut mich verlangen, Hans Leo Hassler (1564-1612); adapt. and harm. Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) words: Paul Gerhardt (1607-1676); st. 1-3 and 5, tr. Robert Seymour Bridges (1844-1930); st. 4, tr. James Waddell Alexander (1804-1859), alt.
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The Dismissal Deacon All
Let us bless the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Readers of the Passion Gospel Youth - 8:45 a.m. Avery Culp, Narrator Natalie Spangler, Jesus Mary Priscilla Perkins, Pilate Frances Walton, High Priest Charlie Long, Chief Priest/Centurion All Cast, Soldiers Choir - 11:15 a.m. Kevin Wickware, Narrator Timothy Gunter, Jesus Patrick Scott, Pilate Cathedral Choir, Crowd John Stivarius, Centurion All music is reprinted by permission under www.OneLicense.net (license number A-717455). Music from The Hymnal 1982 © Church Publishing, Inc., except where noted below. Hymn 170 words ©1973 Hope Publishing Co.; music by permission of Oxford University Press. Hymn 435 music by permission of Oxford University Press. Hymn 458 music ©1924 John Ireland; by permission of executors of N, Kirby deceased. Hymn S-130 adaptation ©1985 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 Outreach and Congregational Life 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 Education The Reverend John William Harkins III, Ph.D., Priest Associate The Reverend Deacon Juan Sandoval, Deacon for Hispanic Ministries The Reverend Theophus “Thee” Smith, Ph.D., Priest Associate The Reverend Carolynne G. Williams, Canon Associate for Pastoral Care and Elder Ministry Mr. Austin Hall, Senior Warden Mr. Doug O’Bryan, Junior Warden 2744 Peachtree Road, NW ∙ Atlanta, GA ∙ 30305-2920 ∙ (404) 365-1000 www.stphilipscathedral.org
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March 25, 2018 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.
Children, Youth and Adult classes are suspended this morning.
CHILDREN The Nurturing Center opens at 8:30 a.m. each Sunday for children age four and younger. Join us as we shout “HOSANNA!” and parade around the Cathedral remembering Jesus’ triumphant entrance into Jerusalem. Please note the changes to the regular children’s schedule on this day: All children join their parents in the Palm Sunday procession, continuing into the Cathedral at the end of the procession. A cross will lead children in kindergarten and younger to Children’s Chapel during the Sequence Hymn. All children will join their parents at the Offertory as usual.
YOUTH Palm Sunday on the Rooftop Join the youth on the rooftop of the Cathedral for this year’s 8:45 a.m. Palm Sunday procession. We will gather before the service in the Court of Gratitude and take our place on the Cathedral roof. Don’t miss this fun opportunity to participate in the Palm Sunday procession!
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HOLY WEEK SERVICES Sunday, March 25 - The Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday 7:30 a.m. Liturgy of the Palms and Holy Eucharist, Mikell Chapel (note time change) 8:45 a.m. Liturgy of the Palms and Holy Eucharist, Cathedral 9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Mikell Chapel
Those interested in participating in the Liturgy of the Palms Procession may do so at 8:45 a.m., then join the Eucharist in Mikell Chapel.
11:15 a.m. Liturgy of the Palms and Holy Eucharist, Cathedral 11:15 a.m. La Santa Eucaristía, Mikell Chapel 4:00 p.m. A Meditation on the Passion of Christ with Carols, Cathedral
Tuesday, March 27 - Tuesday in Holy Week
8 a.m.-8 p.m. A Labyrinth Walk for Holy Week, Child Hall 5:45 p.m. Holy Eucharist, Mikell Chapel
Wednesday, March 28 - Wednesday in Holy Week
8 a.m.-8 p.m. A Labyrinth Walk for Holy Week, Child Hall 12:15 p.m. Holy Eucharist, St. Mary’s Chapel 5:45 p.m. Holy Eucharist, Mikell Chapel
Thursday, March 29 - Maundy Thursday
8 a.m.-8 p.m. A Labyrinth Walk for Holy Week, Child Hall 7:00 p.m. Maundy Thursday Liturgy, Cathedral
Friday, March 30 - Good Friday
8 a.m.-8 p.m. A Labyrinth Walk for Holy Week, Child Hall Noon Good Friday Liturgy, Cathedral Childcare for children three and younger will be available in the Nurturing Center.
2:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross, Cathedral 7:00 p.m. Good Friday Liturgy, Cathedral
Saturday, March 31 - Holy Saturday
12:15 p.m. Liturgy for Holy Saturday, Mikell Chapel
Sunday, April 1 - Easter Day: The Feast of the Resurrection 6:00 a.m. The Great Vigil: Lighting of the New Fire, Vigil Readings, Holy Baptism and First Eucharist of Easter, Cathedral 8:45 a.m. Holy Baptism and Festival Holy Eucharist, Cathedral 9:00 a.m. Baptism Renewal and Holy Eucharist, Mikell Chapel 11:15 a.m. Holy Baptism and Festival Holy Eucharist, Cathedral 11:15 a.m. La Santa Eucaristía, Mikell Chapel
The Nurturing Center is open for children while their parents attend services at 8:45 a.m., 9:00 a.m. or 11:15 a.m.
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