The Fourth Sunday of Easter: Year B
22 April 2018 8:45 A.M. and 11:15 A.M. The Holy Eucharist
The Very Reverend Samuel G. Candler, Celebrant The Reverend Canon George M. Maxwell, Jr., 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 Christ ist erstanden (Orgelbüchlein, BWV 627)
Johann Sebastian Bach
The Welcome from the Dean
THE WORD OF GOD All sing
The Processional: Hymn 184, “Christ the Lord is risen again!” The Opening Acclamation Celebrant Alleluia. Christ is risen. All The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia.
Christ ist erstanden
The Book of Common Prayer (BCP), p. 355
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. 1
All sing.
The Song of Praise: Hymn 417
Festival Canticle
The Collect of the Day: Fourth Sunday of Easter BCP, p. 225 Celebrant The Lord be with you. All And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray. O God, whose Son Jesus is the good shepherd of your people: Grant that when we hear his voice we may know him who calls us each by name, and follow where he leads; who, with you and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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11:15 a.m. only
The Lesson
Acts 4:5-12
All sit.
Lector
A Reading from The Acts of the Apostles.
The day after they had arrested Peter and John for teaching about Jesus and the resurrection, the rulers, elders, and scribes assembled in Jerusalem, with Annas the high priest, Caiaphas, John, and Alexander, and all who were of the high-priestly family. When they had made the prisoners stand in their midst, they inquired, “By what power or by what name did you do this?” Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers of the people and elders, if we are questioned today because of a good deed done to someone who was sick and are asked how this man has been healed, let it be known to all of you, and to all the people of Israel, that this man is standing before you in good health by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead. This Jesus is ‘the stone that was rejected by you, the builders; it has become the cornerstone.’ There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among mortals by which we must be saved.” Lector All
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
The Gradual: Psalm 23
Anglican chant: C. Hylton Stewart BCP, p. 476
The Lord is my shepherd; * therefore can I lack nothing. He shall feed me in a green pasture, * and lead me forth beside the waters of comfort. He shall convert my soul, * and bring me forth in the paths of righteousness for his Name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; * for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff comfort me. Thou shalt prepare a table before me in the presence of them that trouble me; * thou hast anointed my head with oil, and my cup shall be full. Surely thy loving-kindness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; * and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
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The Epistle Lector
1 John 3:16-24 A Reading from The First Letter of John.
We know love by this, that he laid down his life for us—and we ought to lay down our lives for one another. How does God’s love abide in anyone who has the world’s goods and sees a brother or sister in need and yet refuses help? Little children, let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action. And by this we will know that we are from the truth and will reassure our hearts before him whenever our hearts condemn us; for God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything. Beloved, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have boldness before God; and we receive from him whatever we ask, because we obey his commandments and do what pleases him. And this is his commandment, that we should believe in the name of his Son Jesus Christ and love one another, just as he has commanded us. All who obey his commandments abide in him, and he abides in them. And by this we know that he abides in us, by the Spirit that he has given us. 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 are invited to follow the acolytes and chapel leaders to the Children’s Chapel at this time. Children will rejoin their parents at the Offertory. All stand to sing
The Sequence: Hymn 645, “The King of love my shepherd is” The Holy Gospel
John 10:11-18
All remain standing. Gospeler The
All
St. Columba
Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Jesus said, “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. The hired hand, who is not the shepherd and does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and runs away—and the wolf snatches them and scatters them. The hired hand runs away because a hired hand does not care for the sheep. I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me, just as the Father knows me and I know the Father. And I lay down my life for the sheep. I have other sheep that do not belong to this fold. I must bring them also, and they will listen to my voice. So there will be one flock, one shepherd. For this reason the Father loves me, because I lay down my life in order to take it up again. No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it up again. I have received this command from my Father.” Gospeler All
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ.
The Sermon
Canon Maxwell
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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. 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.
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The Prayers of the People All stand or kneel to pray.
Celebrant
Intercessor
In gratitude for the gift of new life offered in the resurrection of Jesus, we pray with the refrain, “Risen Lord, Hear our prayer.�
We pray for the people of God, brought through the saving waters of baptism. In the Anglican Communion of Churches, we pray today for The Anglican Communion in Japan; for Justin, the Archbishop of Canterbury; for the Episcopal Church and Michael, our Presiding Bishop; and for the Diocese of Atlanta and Robert, our Bishop. We pray for this Cathedral parish and our ministry of the day, the Finance Count Teams.
Celebrant All
Risen Lord, Hear our prayer.
Intercessor
We pray for the world and its leaders, that the forces of darkness and violence may be overcome by peace and tranquility. We pray for Donald, our President; the Congress and the Courts; for Nathan, our Governor; for Keisha, our Mayor. We continue to pray for all those serving their country here and away from home, for their safety, and for their families and communities.
Celebrant All
Risen Lord, Hear our prayer.
Intercessor
We pray for the sick, suffering, and those who are persecuted for their faith, that the Risen Christ may visit them with healing power, restoring their strength.
Celebrant All
Risen Lord, Hear our prayer.
Intercessor
We pray for all who have died, that they may have a place in your eternal kingdom. We pray for: Barbara Pierce Bush, Larry Jackson, and Dr. William W. Kelly, Sr.
We pray for those in whose memory altar flowers are given this week: Lyn Gill
Celebrant All
Risen Lord, Hear our prayer.
Intercessor
Let us pray for our own needs and those of others.
O Lord our God, receive the prayers we offer this day, and grant that we who have received new life may live forever in the joy of the resurrection, though Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Celebrant
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Those for whom prayers have been requested:
Long Term Prayers Charles Ambrosavage Virginia Bicksler Cornelia Bird John Blair Josh Borden Pat Brinson Madonna Brownlee Dick Burgin Joe Burton Kaye Cairney J. Franklin Clark Heather Clark Lawrence Cowart Terry Dornbush Sarah duBignon Kitty Dukehart Angela Ellis Randy Farmer Timothy Gunter Matt Gwynn Jane Hannah Caroline Hatcher Katie Harris Richard Hill Elaine Lyon Robert & Aggie Maddox Anne Matthews 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 Jeanne M. Smith Beth Stedman Julie Sutton Tommy Truesdale Cindy West Andy Westafer Chandra Westafer Hollis Youngner For Family and Friends Bettina Bass Vera Bibbings Robin Ryan Blanchett Andrew Clark Sally Coulter Jarrett Jarre Davis, IV Ashley Debelbot & Brenda Jones Marjory Dent Redell DuBose Judy Eggers David Erdman Betsy Evans Claire Wofford Frazier Carleton Fuller Phyllis Gareis Peggy Govan D. Louis Gruver, Jr. Doyce Gunter William Ham Chris Hardy Bobby Hearn Greg Hentz Liz Grant Hilton Hardy Johnson Sun Ja Kim
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
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Sang Ho Kim Lisa Krysiak Margaret Winders Kuhn Betty C. Lyons Pat Martin Michelle Maxwell Michael McClelland Bonnie Shields McCormack Marcella Mote Melissa Mykulak Andy Nelson Irene Nesper Tom & Linda Norwood Tony Perera Betty and Bill Poole Jackson Posey Harold Reynolds Margaret Robinson Frank Roth John Rumble James Sands Patricia Schooley Linda Smith Jeff Straw Tina Susco Hubert Tate, Sr. Yvonne Tate Roger Traylor Janiece Townshend Christi Vasquez Peter Veverka Nina Vila Frank Villa Ron M. Wallace Jacqueline Watkins Susan Wellman Coralie Severn Wilson Marion Wilson Whit A. Wright Patricia Young
THE HOLY COMMUNION The Offertory The Offertory Anthem
music: Kim André Arnesen (b. 1980), The Lamb words: William Blake (1757-1827)
Little Lamb, who made thee? Dost thou know who made thee? Gave thee life, and bid thee feed By the stream and o’er the mead; Gave thee clothing of delight, Softest clothing, woolly, bright; Gave thee such a tender voice, Making all the vales rejoice? Little Lamb, who made thee? Dost thou know who made thee?
Little Lamb, I’ll tell thee, Little Lamb, I’ll tell thee: He is called by thy name, For he calls himself a Lamb. He is meek, and he is mild; He became a little child. I, a child, and thou a lamb, We are called by his name. Little Lamb, God bless thee! Little Lamb, God bless thee!
All sing
The Presentation: Hymn 664, “My Shepherd will supply my need” The Great Thanksgiving Celebrant The Lord be with you. All And also with you.
Resignation
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
But chiefly are we bound to praise you for the glorious resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord; for he is the true Paschal Lamb, who was sacrificed for us, and has taken away the sin of the world. By his death he has destroyed death, and by his rising to life again he has won for us everlasting life. 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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All sing
The Sanctus and Benedictus
S 125, Richard Proulx, A Community Mass
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:
All
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.
BCP, p. 364
The Breaking of the Bread
Wonder, Love & Praise 876, Jack Warren Burnam
Choir, then all.
Choir
The bread which we break, Alleluia, is the communion of the Body of Christ.
All repeat the Antiphon.
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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 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. If you desire to receive a blessing, cross your arms across your chest. 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: Thomas Tomkins (1572-1656), My Shepherd Is the Living Lord words: Psalm 23:1-3, 6, paraphrase
My shepherd is the living Lord, Nothing therefore I need; In pastures fair with waters calm He sets me for to feed.
He did convert and glad my soul And brought my mind in frame To walk in paths of righteousness For his most holy name.
Through all my life thy favour is So frankly shewed to me That in thy house for evermore My dwelling place shall be. Amen. All sing
Communion Hymn 335, “I am the Bread of Life”
I am the Bread of Life
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.
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BCP, p. 365
The Blessing All sing
The Processional: Hymn 708, “Savior, like a shepherd lead us” The Dismissal Deacon All
Sicilian Mariners
Let us go forth in the name of Christ. Alleluia, Alleluia. Thanks be to God. Alleluia, Alleluia.
Voluntary Trumpet Tune
Craig Phillips All music is reprinted by permission under www.OneLicense.net (licence number A-717455). Music from The Hymnal 1982; and Wonder, Love, and Praise; © Church Publishing, 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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April 22, 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 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 takes place during the 8:45 a.m. service as an option for parents and children who are not yet ready to experience the full liturgy together, though children are always welcome in “big” church. Children three years (by September 1, 2017) through third grade begin in church with their parents, then follow the children’s acolytes and leaders out at the sequence hymn. Children will rejoin their parents at the Offertory. Two-year-olds attend their own chapel service, which begins at 8:45 a.m. Parents who would like their children two-years-old and younger to join them for communion may go pick them up from Room 227 at the Peace. All Godly Play classes are mixed-age groupings. If you have not registered for Sunday School, your child will be placed in an appropriate class when you arrive on the Children’s wing this morning. Children’s Sunday School classes will meet immediately after the 8:45 a.m. service. This Holy Eucharist Instruction Class is open to children in first grade (and older) and their families. Using Godly Play stories, we will reflect on the Eucharist and what it means in our own lives. We ask a parent, Godparent or Grandparent attend the class with their child. The class will be held during the Sunday School hour (10:10-11:00 a.m.) from April 8 thru May 13. There will be a celebration for participants on May 13 during the 8:45 a.m. service. Attendance at all four classes is encouraged, but not mandatory for participation. All are welcome!
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YOUTH Welcome to the Bible: We’ve got Fun and Games—Room 382 Join us for Middle School Sunday School! This spring we will continue our journey through the Bible by asking questions like: Why should we bother with a book that’s 2000 years old? What does the Bible have to do with me? Is it okay to be uncomfortable with some Bible passages? Where do I see myself in this story? We will explore these questions, and many others, by modelling with clay, competing in exciting challenges, playing fun games, and much more! Finding Ourselves in the Stories of Faith—Room 368 Who is Jesus? Why is he important? The question of Jesus’ identity is central to our own identity as Christians, our public faith, and our ethical orientation in the world. If Jesus was here today, what might he say about the task of pursuing faith and justice in our society? Though we can’t promise you we have all the answers, join the High School Sunday School community for some lively conversation, plus donuts! Confirmation Class—Youth Wing Youth who are registered for Confirmation will be meeting in their small groups during the Sunday School hour throughout the Spring semester. Meet on the third floor Youth Wing.
ADULT EDUCATION All classes meet at 10:10 a.m. unless otherwise noted.
Adult Confirmation Class—St. Mary’s Chapel Adults seeking to be confirmed, received, reaffirmed, or just (re)acquainted with the Episcopal Church are invited to join Canon Lauren Holder during the Sunday School hour from March 4-April 22 for adult confirmation class. This promises to be a time of faith exploration, discernment and fellowship. Contact Canon Holder (404-365-1036, lholder@stphilipscathedral.org) if you have any questions. Living Faith—Room 120 Join Canon Wallace Marsh and Canon Cathy Zappa as we explore what it means to live out our faith through conversation with scripture and tradition, contemporary books, and, most important, one another. During the Easter season, we will be discussing Richard Roar’s book, Breathing Under Water: Spirituality of 12 Steps. Join us! Old Fashioned Sunday School—Child Hall We will meet on Sunday to talk about The Four Loves (1960) by C. S. Lewis. We will finish our discussion on May 6 and 13. Our confirmation class reception will be in Child Hall on Sunday, April 29 to prepare for their big day, and we will have a celebration for Canon Marsh in Child Hall on Sunday, May 20. Canon Zappa will be announcing the schedule for summer Sunday education classes soon. As always, you will find those things that we think matter most: a light heart, a broad welcome, and good coffee. We look forward to seeing you there. Small Group Bible Study—Room 122 Jim Bingham and Gordon Mathis lead an ongoing small group Bible Study focusing on a particular book of the Bible for several months at a time. This year, we will read the book of Genesis. For more information, please contact Jim Bingham at 404-373-3273 or binghamjim@bellsouth.net.
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OUTREACH Today Cathedral members will join Church of the Common Ground for their weekly Holy Eucharist service and for fellowship. Church of the Common Ground is an Episcopal worshiping community on the streets of Atlanta, and it is a sacred experience to worship with them. The service is at 1 p.m. in Woodruff Park downtown. We will meet in the Atrium at 12:15 p.m. For more information, please contact Canon Lauren Holder, lholder@stphilipscathedral.org or 404-365-1036.
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.
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
Monday-Wednesday and 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.
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
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 Outdoor Labyrinth in front of the Lanier House is open daily.
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