The Second Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 4B
3 June 2018 8:45 A.M. and 11:15 A.M. The Holy Eucharist
The Reverend Canon George M. Maxwell, Jr., Celebrant The Reverend Canon Catherine Zappa, 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 Allegretto
Charles Villiers Stanford
The Welcome
THE WORD OF GOD All sing
The Processional: Hymn 48, “O day of radiant gladness”
Es flog ein kleins Waldvögelein
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. 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
The Song of Praise S 280, Robert Powell
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The Collect of the Day: Proper 4 BCP, p. 229 Celebrant The Lord be with you. All And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray. O God, your never-failing providence sets in order all things both in heaven and earth: Put away from us, we entreat you, all hurtful things, and give us those things which are profitable for us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. 11:15 a.m. only.
The Lesson
1 Samuel 3:1-20
All sit.
Lector
A Reading from The First Book of Samuel.
Now the boy Samuel was ministering to the Lord under Eli. The word of the Lord was rare in those days; visions were not widespread. At that time Eli, whose eyesight had begun to grow dim so that he could not see, was lying down in his room; the lamp of God had not yet gone out, and Samuel was lying down in the temple of the Lord, where the ark of God was. Then the Lord called, “Samuel! Samuel!” and he said, “Here I am!” and ran to Eli, and said, “Here I am, for you called me.” But he said, “I did not call; lie down again.” So he went and lay down. The Lord called again, “Samuel!” Samuel got up and went to Eli, and said, “Here I am, for you called me.” But he said, “I did not call, my son; lie down again.” Now Samuel did not yet know the Lord, and the word of the Lord had not yet been revealed to him. The Lord called Samuel again, a third time. And he got up and went to Eli, and said, “Here I am, for you called me.” Then Eli perceived that the Lord was calling the boy. Therefore Eli said to Samuel, “Go, lie down; and if he calls you, you shall say, ‘Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.’” So Samuel went and lay down in his place. Now the Lord came and stood there, calling as before, “Samuel! Samuel!” And Samuel said, “Speak, for your servant is listening.” Then the Lord said to Samuel, “See, I am about to do something in Israel that will make both ears of anyone who hears of it tingle. On that day I will fulfill against Eli all that I have spoken concerning his house, from beginning to end. For I have told him that I am about to punish his house forever, for the iniquity that he knew, because his sons were blaspheming God, and he did not restrain them. Therefore I swear to the house of Eli that the iniquity of Eli’s house shall not be expiated by sacrifice or offering forever.” Samuel lay there until morning; then he opened the doors of the house of the Lord. Samuel was afraid to tell the vision to Eli. But Eli called Samuel and said, “Samuel, my son.” He said, “Here I am.” Eli said, “What was it that he told you? Do not hide it from me. May God do so to you and more also, if you hide anything from me of all that he told you.” So Samuel told him everything and hid nothing from him. Then he said, “It is the Lord; let him do what seems good to him.” As Samuel grew up, the Lord was with him and let none of his words fall to the ground. And all Israel from Dan to Beer-sheba knew that Samuel was a trustworthy prophet of the Lord. Lector All
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
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Read by the Lector at 8:45 a.m. Sung by all at 11:15 a.m.
The Gradual: Psalm 139:1-5, 12-17
Anglican chant: Jerome Meachen BCP, p. 794
1 Lord, you have searched me out and / known me; * you know my sitting down and my rising up; you discern my thoughts from a- / far. 2 You trace my journeys and my / resting-places * and are acquainted with all my / ways. 3 Indeed, there is not a word on my / lips, * but you, O Lord, know it alto- / gether. 4 You press upon me behind and be- / fore * and lay your hand up- / on me. 2nd half of chant 5 Such knowledge is too / wonderful for me; * it is so high that I cannot at- / tain to it. 12 For you yourself created my inmost / parts; * you knit me together in my mother’s / womb. 13 I will thank you because I am marvelously / made; * your works are wonderful, and I know it / well. 14 My body was not / hidden from you, * while I was being made in secret and woven in the depths of the / earth. 15 Your eyes beheld my limbs, yet unfinished in the womb; all of them were written in your / book; * they were fashioned day by day, when as yet there was / none of them. 16 How deep I find your thoughts, O / God! * how great is the / sum of them! 17 If I were to count them, they would be more in number than the / sand; * to count them all, my life span would need to be like / yours. 11:15 a.m. only
The Epistle Lector A Reading from The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians
2 Corinthians 4:5-12
We do not proclaim ourselves; we proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord and ourselves as your slaves for Jesus’ sake. For it is the God who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. But we have this treasure in clay jars, so that it may be made clear that this extraordinary power belongs to God and does not come from us. We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be made visible in our bodies. For while we live, we are always being given up to death for Jesus’ sake, so that the life of Jesus may be made visible in our mortal flesh. So death is at work in us, but life in you. Lector All
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
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All stand to sing
The Sequence: Hymn 629, “We limit not the truth of God” Halifax The Holy Gospel
Mark 2:23—3:6
All remain standing. Gospeler The
All
Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark. Glory to you, Lord Christ.
One sabbath Jesus and his disciples were going through the grainfields; and as they made their way his disciples began to pluck heads of grain. The Pharisees said to him, “Look, why are they doing what is not lawful on the sabbath?” And he said to them, “Have you never read what David did when he and his companions were hungry and in need of food? He entered the house of God, when Abiathar was high priest, and ate the bread of the Presence, which it is not lawful for any but the priests to eat, and he gave some to his companions.” Then he said to them, “The sabbath was made for humankind, and not humankind for the sabbath; so the Son of Man is lord even of the sabbath.” Again he entered the synagogue, and a man was there who had a withered hand. They watched him to see whether he would cure him on the sabbath, so that they might accuse him. And he said to the man who had the withered hand, “Come forward.” Then he said to them, “Is it lawful to do good or to do harm on the sabbath, to save life or to kill?” But they were silent. He looked around at them with anger; he was grieved at their hardness of heart and said to the man, “Stretch out your hand.” He stretched it out, and his hand was restored. The Pharisees went out and immediately conspired with the Herodians against him, how to destroy him. Gospeler All
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ.
The Sermon
Canon Zappa
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 stand or kneel to pray.
God of faithfulness and compassion, we offer the concerns of our lives and the world as we pray, “God of mercy; hear our prayer.”
Intercessor
We pray for God’s people throughout the world. In the Anglican Communion of Churches, we pray for The Anglican Church of Melanesia; 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 Wedding Guild.
Celebrant All
God of mercy, Hear our prayer.
Intercessor
We pray for our parishioners traveling this week to Iona, Scotland, that their pilgrimage be safe and restorative.
Celebrant All
God of mercy, Hear our prayer.
Intercessor
We pray for peace; for goodwill among nations; and for the well-being of all people. We pray for the Middle East and Christians around the globe who face danger and persecution for their faith.
Celebrant All
God of mercy, Hear our prayer.
Intercessor
We pray for all who govern and hold authority in the nations of the world. We pray for Donald, our President; the Congress and the Courts; for Nathan, our Governor; Keisha, our Mayor; and for all serving their country away from home, for their families and the communities who wait for their return.
Celebrant All
God of mercy, Hear our prayer. 6
We pray for all who have died, that they may have a place in your eternal kingdom. We pray for: Charles Ambrosavage, Mary Placido
Celebrant All
God of mercy, Hear our prayer.
Intercessor
We give thanks for the birth of Anderson Elizabeth Nixon, daughter of Coby and Ansley Nixon.
Celebrant All
God of mercy, Hear our prayer.
Intercessor
Let us pray for our own needs and those of others.
Intercessor
(silence)
Celebrant
Almighty and eternal God, ruler of all things in heaven and earth: Mercifully accept the prayers of your people, and strengthen us to do your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Those for whom prayers have been requested:
Immediate Needs Richard (Dick) Stallcup Sam Wilmoth Long Term Prayers 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 Elaine Lyon Robert & Aggie Maddox Carol McDonald Elaine McEachern Jim McKenzie Charlie Neal
Paul O’Connor Marian Palmore Garry Pryor Rubye & Wayne Reid Pamela Reid Agnes Elizabeth Robertson Louis “Skip” Schueddig Jim Segars Andy Westafer Sandy Williamson Hollis Youngner For Family and Friends Beth Baltz Bettina Bass Andrew Clark Redell DuBose Judy Eggers Carleton Fuller Peggy Govan Doyce Gunter Beverly Grizzle Chris Hardy Bobby Hearn Greg Hentz Liz Grant Hilton Sun Ja Kim Betty C. Lyons
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Pat Martin Michelle Maxwell Michael McClelland Karen K. Moore Malcolm A. Moore Andy Nelson Irene Nesper Betty and Bill Poole Frank Roth Julia Rowan James Sands Patricia Schooley Helen P. Stewart Jeff Straw Tina Susco Hubert Tate, Sr. Roger Traylor Janiece Townshend Christi Vasquez Peter Veverka Nina Vila Ron M. Wallace Jacqueline Watkins Susan Wellman Coralie Severn Wilson Marion Wilson Whit A. Wright Patricia Young
The Confession Celebrant Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.
BCP, p. 360
Silence may be kept.
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.
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The Absolution Celebrant 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. The Peace
All stand. The Celebrant says
The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you.
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All greet one another in the name of the Lord.
The Parish Notices
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 Anthem
music: David Hurd (b. 1950), Teach Me, O Lord words: Psalm 119:33-38, 40
Teach me, O Lord, the way of your statutes; and I shall keep it unto the end. Give me understanding and I shall keep your law; I shall keep it with all my heart. Make me go in the path of your commandments, for that is my desire. Incline my heart to your decrees and not to unjust gain. Turn my eyes from watching what is worthless; give me life in your ways. Fulfill your promise to your servant which you make to all who fear you. Behold, I long for your commandments; in your righteousness preserve my life. All sing
The Presentation: Hymn 632, “O Christ, the Word Incarnate� Munich
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The Great Thanksgiving Celebrant The Lord be with you. All And also with you.
Eucharistic Prayer B, BCP, p. 367
Celebrant All
Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord.
Celebrant All
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give God thanks and praise.
Celebrant
It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. For you are the source of light and life; you made us in your image, and called us to new life in Jesus Christ our Lord. 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 129, Robert Powell
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All stand or kneel.
Celebrant
We give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love which you have made known to us in creation; in the calling of Israel to be your people; in your Word spoken through the prophets; and above all in the Word made flesh, Jesus, your Son. For in these last days you sent him to be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world. In him, you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to stand before you. In him, you have brought us out of error into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life. On the night before he died for us, 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, according to his command, O Father, All
We remember his death, We proclaim his resurrection, We await his coming in glory;
Celebrant
And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Lord of all; presenting to you, from your creation, this bread and this wine. We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Sacrament of the Body of Christ and his Blood of the new Covenant. Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice, that we may be acceptable through him, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. In the fullness of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us to that heavenly country where, with all your saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage of your sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation. 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: Hymn 301
music: Rendez Ă Dieu, melody attrib. Louis Bourgeois (c.1510-c.1561) words: Reginald Heber (1783-1826)
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: William Byrd (1543-1623), Ave verum Corpus words: Attr. to Pope Innocent III (c. 1160-1216)
Ave verum Corpus natum De Maria Virgine. Vere passum immolatum In cruce pro homine. Cujus latus perforatum Unda fluxit sanguine. Esto nobis praegustatum Mortis in examine. O dulcis! O pie! O Jesu Fili Mariae, Miserere mei. Amen.
Hail, true Body, born of the Virgin Mary, who has truly suffered, was sacrificed on the cross for mortals, whose side was pierced, whence flowed water and blood: be for us a foretaste (of heaven) during our final examining. O sweet, O pure, O Jesu, Son of Mary, have mercy upon me. Amen.
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All sing
Communion Hymns 314 “Humbly I adore thee, Verity unseen” 315 “Thou, who at thy first Eucharist did’st pray”
Adoro te devote Song 1
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 Almighty and everliving God, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the Body of your Son, and heirs of your eternal kingdom. And now, Father, send us out to do the work you have given us to do, to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.
BCP, p. 366
The Blessing All sing
The Processional: Hymn 381, “Thy strong word did cleave the darkness” Ton-y-Botel The Dismissal Deacon All
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Voluntary Voluntary and Fugue
William Selby
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All music is reprinted by permission under www.OneLicense.net (license number A-717455). Music from The Hymnal 1982 © 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 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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June 3, 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. 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 resume on August 12.
ADULT EDUCATION 10:10 a.m., Faithful Conversations—Child Hall Join Canons Lauren Holder and Cathy Zappa as we engage in Faithful Conversations, a series of interviews with community members about faith and society. This week, Canons Holder and Zappa will be interviewing each other. Come and get to know them and learn more about outreach at the Cathedral. 10:10 a.m., 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). 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). 14
WEEKLY WORSHIP SERVICES Sunday
7:45 a.m. 8:45 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 11:15 a.m. 11:15 a.m.
Holy Eucharist, Rite I Holy Eucharist, Rite II Holy Eucharist, Rite I Holy Eucharist, Rite II La Santa Eucaristía
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
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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