The Seventh Sunday of Easter: The Sunday after Ascension Day: Year B
13 May 2018 8:45 A.M. and 11:15 A.M. The Holy Eucharist
8:45 A.M. The Reverend Canon Lauren R. Holder, Celebrant The Very Reverend Samuel G. Candler, Preacher 11:15 A.M. The Reverend Canon Catherine Zappa, Celebrant The Very Reverend Samuel G. Candler, 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 Variations on “Coronation”
Gerre Hancock
The Welcome from the Dean
THE WORD OF GOD All sing
The Processional: Hymn 216, “Hail thee, festival day!” The Opening Acclamation Celebrant Alleluia. Christ is risen. All The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia.
Salva feste dies 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
8:45 a.m. only. Sung by the Holy Eucharist Instruction class.
The Song of Praise
Sam and Boog Candler Be present be present Lord Jesus Christ In this bread and in my life . I thank you I thank you Lord Jesus Christ For this bread and for my life.
11:15 only. All sing.
The Song of Praise: Hymn 417
music: Festival Canticle, Richard Hillert (b. 1923) words: Revelations 5:12-13; adapt. John W. Arthur (1922-1980)
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The Collect of the Day: Seventh Sunday of Easter: The Sunday after Ascension Day BCP, p. 226 Celebrant The Lord be with you. All And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray. O God, the King of glory, you have exalted your only Son Jesus Christ with great triumph to your kingdom in heaven: Do not leave us comfortless, but send us your Holy Spirit to strengthen us, and exalt us to that place where our Savior Christ has gone before; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen. 11:15 a.m. only
The Lesson
Acts 1:15-17, 21-26
All sit.
Lector
A Reading from The Acts of the Apostles.
In those days Peter stood up among the believers (together the crowd numbered about one hundred twenty persons) and said, “Friends, the scripture had to be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit through David foretold concerning Judas, who became a guide for those who arrested Jesus—for he was numbered among us and was allotted his share in this ministry. So one of the men who have accompanied us during all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us, beginning from the baptism of John until the day when he was taken up from us—one of these must become a witness with us to his resurrection.” So they proposed two, Joseph called Barsabbas, who was also known as Justus, and Matthias. Then they prayed and said, “Lord, you know everyone’s heart. Show us which one of these two you have chosen to take the place in this ministry and apostleship from which Judas turned aside to go to his own place.” And they cast lots for them, and the lot fell on Matthias; and he was added to the eleven apostles. Lector All
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
The Gradual: Psalm 47
Anglican chant: C. Hylton Stewart BCP, p. 650 1 Clap your hands, all you peoples; * shout to God with a cry of joy. 2 For the Lord Most High is to be feared; * he is the great King over all the earth. 3 He subdues the peoples under us, * and the nations under our feet. 4 He chooses our inheritance for us, * the pride of Jacob whom he loves. 5 God has gone up with a shout, * the Lord with the sound of the ram’s-horn. 6 Sing praises to God, sing praises; * sing praises to our King, sing praises. 7 For God is King of all the earth; * sing praises with all your skill. 8 God reigns over the nations; * God sits upon his holy throne. 9 The nobles of the peoples have gathered together * with the people of the God of Abraham. 10 The rulers of the earth belong to God, * and he is highly exalted. 3
The Epistle Lector
1 John 5:9-13 A Reading from The First Letter of John.
If we receive human testimony, the testimony of God is greater; for this is the testimony of God that he has testified to his Son. Those who believe in the Son of God have the testimony in their hearts. Those who do not believe in God have made him a liar by not believing in the testimony that God has given concerning his Son. And this is the testimony: God gave us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life. I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know that you have eternal life. 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 214, “Hail the day that sees him rise” The Holy Gospel
John 17:6-19
All remain standing. Gospeler The
All
Llanfair
Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Looking up to heaven, Jesus prayed, “I have made your name known to those whom you gave me from the world. They were yours, and you gave them to me, and they have kept your word. Now they know that everything you have given me is from you; for the words that you gave to me I have given to them, and they have received them and know in truth that I came from you; and they have believed that you sent me. I am asking on their behalf; I am not asking on behalf of the world, but on behalf of those whom you gave me, because they are yours. All mine are yours, and yours are mine; and I have been glorified in them. And now I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them in your name that you have given me, so that they may be one, as we are one. While I was with them, I protected them in your name that you have given me. I guarded them, and not one of them was lost except the one destined to be lost, so that the scripture might be fulfilled. But now I am coming to you, and I speak these things in the world so that they may have my joy made complete in themselves. I have given them your word, and the world has hated them because they do not belong to the world, just as I do not belong to the world. I am not asking you to take them out of the world, but I ask you to protect them from the evil one. They do not belong to the world, just as I do not belong to the world. Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth. As you have sent me into the world, so I have sent them into the world. And for their sakes I sanctify myself, so that they also may be sanctified in truth.” Gospeler All
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ.
The Sermon
Dean Candler
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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 Centre in Rome and Christchurch in Aotearoa, New Zealand & Polynesia; 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 Cathedral Choirs.
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 give thanks for all mothers and those who have served as mother figures in our lives.
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: Sally Coulter, Herbert Fisher, and Hilda Sayer Gibson.
Celebrant All
Risen Lord, Hear our prayer.
Intercessor
Let us pray for our own needs and those of others.
Celebrant
Lord Jesus Christ, you said to your apostles, “Peace I give to you; my own peace I leave with you:” Regard not our sins, but the faith of your Church, and give to us the peace and unity of that heavenly City, where with the Father and the Holy Spirit, you live and reign, now and for ever. Amen.
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Those for whom prayers have been requested:
Immediate Needs Richard (Dick) Stallcup Long Term Prayers Charles Ambrosavage Dr. T. Mayo & Pat Atkins Virginia Bicksler John Blair Pat Brinson Dick Burgin Kaye Cairney J. Franklin Clark Heather Clark Lawrence Cowart Terry Dornbush Sarah duBignon Kitty Dukehart Randy Farmer Jane Hannah Caroline Hatcher Katie Harris Richard Hill Kathryn Long Elaine Lyon Robert & Aggie Maddox Carol McDonald Elaine McEachern Jim McKenzie Carrick Mollenkamp Charlie Neal Paul O’Connor Marian Palmore
Garry Pryor Rubye & Wayne Reid Pamela Reid Agnes Elizabeth Robertson Louis “Skip” Schueddig Jim Segars Julie Sutton Tommy Truesdale Cindy West Andy Westafer Sandy Williamson Hollis Youngner For Family and Friends Beth Baltz Bettina Bass Vera Bibbings Andrew Clark Jarrett Jarre Davis IV Redell DuBose Patricia Earnhardt Judy Eggers David Erdman Carleton Fuller Peggy Govan Doyce Gunter Beverly Grizzle Chris Hardy Bobby Hearn Greg Hentz Liz Grant Hilton 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 8:45 a.m. only
The Cathedral Thrift House Check Presentation
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Sang Ho Kim Betty C. Lyons Pat Martin Michelle Maxwell Michael McClelland Bonnie Shields McCormack Malcolm A. Moore Andy Nelson Irene Nesper Betty & Bill Poole Jackson Posey Frank Roth John Rumble James Sands Patricia Schooley Jeff Straw Tina Susco Hubert Tate, Sr. 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 Today, the Episcopal Church Women gather their twice-annual United Thank Offering.
The Offertory and United Thank Offering Ingathering The Offertory Anthem
music: Patrick Gowers (1936-2014), Viri Galilaei words: Acts 1:10-11; Psalm 47:5; Psalm 68:4, 18; Christopher Wordsworth (1807-1885)
Alleluia! And while they looked steadfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel; which said until them, “Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up to heaven? In like manner as ye have seen him going up into heaven, so shall he come again. God is gone up with a merry noise, and the Lord with the sound of the trumpet. Christ to highest heaven ascending, led captivity captive. Sing ye to the Lord who ascended to the heaven of heavens, to the sun rising. See the Conqueror mounts in triumph, See the King in royal state, Riding on the clouds his chariot To his heavenly palace gate. Hark! the choirs of angel voices Joyful alleluias sing, And the portals high are lifted To receive their heavenly King. Alleluia! All sing
The Presentation: Hymn 215, “See the Conqueror mounts in triumph”
In Babilone
The United Thank Offering Prayer Heavenly Father, source of all creation, all love, all true joy, accept, we pray, these outward signs of our profound and continuing thankfulness for all of life. Bless those who will benefit from these gifts through the outreach of the United Thank Offering; and keep each of us ever thankful for all the blessings of joy and challenge that come our way; through him who is the greatest gift and blessing of all, Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. Amen. 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 your dearly beloved Son Jesus Christ our Lord. After his glorious resurrection he openly appeared to his disciples, and in their sight ascended into heaven, to prepare a place for us; that where he is, there we might also be, and reign with him in glory. 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: 8
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 Ascendit Deus in jubilatione, et Dominus in voce tubae. Alleluia. Dominus in coelo paravit sedem suam. Alleluia.
music: Peter Philips (c. 1560-1628), Ascendit Deus words: Psalm 47:5
God is ascended amid jubilation, and the Lord to the sound of the trumpet. Alleluia! The Lord in heaven has prepared his seat. Alleluia.
All sing
Communion Hymns 483 221
“The head that once was crowned with thorns” “O Lord Most High, eternal King”
St. Magnus Gonfalon Royal
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 450, “All hail the power of Jesus’ Name!” Coronation The Dismissal Deacon All
Let us go forth in the name of Christ. Alleluia, Alleluia. Thanks be to God. Alleluia, Alleluia.
Voluntary Prelude in G Major, BWV 541
Johann Sebastian Bach
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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May 13, 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 The Holy Eucharist Instruction Class celebration for participants is this morning after the 8:45 a.m. service on the Lanier House Lawn. 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. Children’s Sunday School classes will meet immediately after the 8:45 a.m. service on the Lanier House Lawn this morning.
YOUTH Youth Coffee Hour—Room 382 From May 13-August 5, whenever there is adult education, youth will gather in room 382 for breakfast and conversation about current events and their faith. For additional information about our Youth Program, please contact, Maggie Paul (mpaul@stphilipscathedral.org, 404-365-1080).
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ADULT EDUCATION All classes meet at 10:10 a.m. unless otherwise noted.
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 This morning, Canon Maxwell will talk about friendships, and in particular, how friendships among women might differ from friendships among men. 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. Our True Selves—Room 240 The Rev. Dr. Thee Smith leads this series of co-listening classes that aim to enhance our ability to be fully ourselves—our true, worthy and estimable selves. We become most truly ourselves through beloved community with other selves, just as God in Trinity is three-Persons in unity. Yet there are also best practices that can aid us in listening for ‘the sound of the genuine in both others and ourselves’ (coined by the celebrated preacher-mystic, Howard Thurman). Topics can include everyday experiences and range through tough political issues as well as lifestyle choices and faith matters. For more information contact The Rev. Thee Smith (404-365-1093 or tsmith@stphilipscathedral.org). 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. 1:15 p.m., The Enjoyment of Biblical Greek—Room 356 Open to beginners, this class includes long-term members who use translation aids including lexicons and commentaries to enjoy how probing the Greek of New Testament texts adds nuance and depth to reading Holy Scripture. For more information, contact The Rev. Dr. Thee Smith (404-365-1093, tsmith@ stphilipscathedral.org).
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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.
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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