The Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 15B
19 August 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 “Poco Adagio” from Symphony No. 3 in C minor Op. 78
Camille Saint-Saëns
The Welcome
THE WORD OF GOD All sing
The Processional: Hymn 360, “Only-begotten Word of God eternal” Rouen 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: Hymn 376 music Hymn to Joy, Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827); adapt. Edward Hodges (1796-1867), alt.
words: Henry Van Dyke (1852-1933)
The Collect of the Day: Proper 15 BCP, p. 232 Celebrant The Lord be with you. All And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray. Almighty God, you have given your only Son to be for us a sacrifice for sin, and also an example of godly life: Give us grace to receive thankfully the fruits of his redeeming work, and to follow daily in the blessed steps of his most holy life; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
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11:15 a.m. only. All sit.
The Lesson Lector A Reading from The First Book of Kings.
1 Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14
David slept with his ancestors, and was buried in the city of David. The time that David reigned over Israel was forty years; he reigned seven years in Hebron, and thirty-three years in Jerusalem. So Solomon sat on the throne of his father David; and his kingdom was firmly established. Solomon loved the Lord, walking in the statutes of his father David; only, he sacrificed and offered incense at the high places. The king went to Gibeon to sacrifice there, for that was the principal high place; Solomon used to offer a thousand burnt offerings on that altar. At Gibeon the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream by night; and God said, “Ask what I should give you.” And Solomon said, “You have shown great and steadfast love to your servant my father David, because he walked before you in faithfulness, in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart toward you; and you have kept for him this great and steadfast love, and have given him a son to sit on his throne today. And now, O Lord my God, you have made your servant king in place of my father David, although I am only a little child; I do not know how to go out or come in. And your servant is in the midst of the people whom you have chosen, a great people, so numerous they cannot be numbered or counted. Give your servant therefore an understanding mind to govern your people, able to discern between good and evil; for who can govern this your great people?” It pleased the Lord that Solomon had asked this. God said to him, “Because you have asked this, and have not asked for yourself long life or riches, or for the life of your enemies, but have asked for yourself understanding to discern what is right, I now do according to your word. Indeed I give you a wise and discerning mind; no one like you has been before you and no one like you shall arise after you. I give you also what you have not asked, both riches and honor all your life; no other king shall compare with you. If you will walk in my ways, keeping my statutes and my commandments, as your father David walked, then I will lengthen your life.” Lector All
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
All sing.
The Gradual: Psalm 111
Simplified Anglican chant: Jerome Meachin BCP, p. 754
1. Hallelujah! I will give thanks to the Lord with my / whole heart, * in the assembly of the upright, in the congre- / gation. 2. Great are the deeds of the / Lord! * they are studied by all who de- / light in them. 3. His work is full of majesty and / splendor, * and his righteousness endures for / ever. 4. He makes his marvelous works to be re- / membered; * the Lord is gracious and full of com- / passion. 5. He gives food to those who / fear him; * he is ever mindful of his / covenant. 6. He has shown his people the power of his / works * in giving them the lands of the / nations. continued... 3
7. The works of his hands are faithfulness and / justice; * all his commandments are / sure. 8. They stand fast for ever and / ever, * because they are done in truth and / equity. 9. He sent redemption to his people; he commanded his covenant for / ever; * holy and awesome is his / Name. 10. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of / wisdom; * those who act accordingly have a good understanding; his praise endures for / ever.
The Epistle Lector
Ephesians 5:15-20 A Reading from The Letter of Paul to the Ephesians.
Be careful then how you live, not as unwise people but as wise, making the most of the time, because the days are evil. So do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. Do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery; but be filled with the Spirit, as you sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, singing and making melody to the Lord in your hearts, giving thanks to God the Father at all times and for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Lector All
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
8:45 a.m. only: Children who are age three (by September 1, 2018) 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 420, “When in our music God is glorified” Engelberg The Holy Gospel
John 6:51-58
All remain standing. Gospeler The
All
Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Jesus said, “I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Whoever eats of this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give for the life of the world is my flesh.” The Jews then disputed among themselves, saying, “How can this man give us his flesh to eat?” So Jesus said to them, “Very truly, I tell you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you. Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood have eternal life, and I will raise them up on the last day; for my flesh is true food and my blood is true drink. Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood abide in me, and I in them. Just as the living Father sent me, and I live because of the Father, so whoever eats me will live because of me. This is the bread that came down from heaven, not like that which your ancestors ate, and they died. But the one who eats this bread will live forever.” Gospeler All
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ.
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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. 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
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 The Church of South India; 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 Education for Ministry.
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 those around the globe who face hunger, violence, or persecution; and for those who minister to them.
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; for 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.
Intercessor
We pray for all who have died, that they may have a place in your eternal kingdom. We pray for: John Chapman Barnes, Sr., Allison Carroll, and Powell Moore.
Celebrant All
God of mercy, Hear our prayer.
Intercessor
Let us pray for our own needs and those of others.
(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.
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Those for whom prayers have been requested:
Immediate Needs Kit Mason Richard (Dick) Stallcup Sun Ja Kim
Caroline Hatcher Katie Harris Richard Hill Bob Johnson Louise Kan Long Term Prayers Dr. T. Mayo & Pat Atkins Elaine Lyon Robert & Aggie Maddox John Beane David MacGilvray Virginia Bicksler Carol McDonald John Blair Jim McKenzie Pat Brinson Charlie Neal Dick Burgin Paul O’Connor Kaye Cairney Marian Palmore J. Franklin Clark Garry Pryor Heather Clark Rubye & Wayne Reid Lawrence Cowart Pamela Reid Terry Dornbush Agnes Elizabeth Robertson Sarah duBignon Charlie Roper Kitty Dukehart Louis “Skip” Schueddig Randy Farmer Jane Skogstad William Ham James Scott Jr. Jane Hannah
Jim Segars Ruth Swanson Andy Westafer Susan White Sandy Williamson Hollis Youngner For Family and Friends Bettina Bass Andrew Clark Carroll Family Carleton Fuller Peggy Govan Doyce Gunter Bobby Hearn Greg Hentz Liz Grant Hilton Sang Ho Kim Betty C. Lyons Pat Martin Michelle Maxwell Michael McClelland
The Confession Celebrant Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.
Andy Nelson Irene Nesper Ralph Pitfield Betty & Bill Poole Frank Roth James Sands Patricia Schooley Jeff Straw Brian Sturgell Tina Susco Hubert Tate, Sr. Roger Traylor Janiece Townshend Christi Vasquez Peter Veverka Nina Vila Ron M. Wallace Jacqueline Watkins Susan Wellman Marion Wilson Whit A. Wright Patricia Young
BCP, p. 360
Silence may be kept.
All
Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen.
The Absolution 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
All
The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you.
All greet one another in the name of the Lord.
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THE HOLY COMMUNION The Offertory The Offertory Anthem
My life goes on in endless song Above earth’s lamentation, I hear the clear, though far-off hymn That hails a new creation. Through all the tumult and the strife I hear the music ringing, It sounds an echo in my soul, How can I keep from singing?
music: Stephen Caracciolo (b. 1962), How Can I Keep from Singing? words: 19th-century Revival Hymn, alt.
While though the tempest loudly roars, I hear the truth, it liveth. And though the darkness ’round me close, Songs in the night it giveth. No storm can shake my inmost calm, While to that rock I’m clinging. Since love is lord of heaven and earth How can I keep from singing?
All sing
The Presentation: Hymn 382, “King of glory, King of peace” The Great Thanksgiving Celebrant The Lord be with you. All And also with you.
General Seminary 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 by water and the Holy Spirit you have made us a new people in Jesus Christ our Lord, to show forth your glory in all the world. 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 128
setting: William Mathias (1934-1992)
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;
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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.
All sing.
The Breaking of the Bread, Hymn 314
words: attrib. Thomas Aquinas (c.1225-1274); transl. Hymnal 1940 music: Adoro te devote, French church melody, mode 5, from Processionale (1697)
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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: Zoltan Kodaly (1882-1967), Tantum ergo words: St. Thomas Aquinas (c. 1225-1274)
Tantum ergo Sacramentum Veneremur cernui, Et antiquum documentum Novo cedat ritui, Praestet fides supplementum Sensuum defectui.
So great a Sacrament, therefore, Let us venerate, bowing low, and let the old Law give way to the new rite; let faith afford assistance to the deficiency of the senses.
Genitori, genitoque Laus et jubilatio, Salus honor, virtus quoque Sit et benedictio, Procedenti ab utroque Compar sit laudatio. Amen.
To the Begetter and the Begotten let there be praise and jubilation, salvation and honor, and power and blessing; and to the One proceeding from both let there be equal praise. Amen.
All sing
Communion Hymns 488 328
“Be thou my vision” “Draw nigh and take the Body of the Lord”
Slane Song 46
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. The Blessing 11
BCP, p. 366
All sing
The Processional: Hymn 636, “How firm a foundation” Foundation The Dismissal Deacon All
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Voluntary Allegro di molto e con fuoco (from Fantaisie in E flat Major) 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 George M. Maxwell, Jr., Vicar The Reverend Catherine Zappa, Canon for Education and Worship 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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Camille Saint-Saëns
August 19, 2018 WELCOME For the latest news and happenings from the Cathedral, visit out website at cathedralATL.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, 2018) 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. Join us for the Godly Play Open House this morning at 10:10 a.m. in the Children’s wing to see the children’s Sunday School classrooms and meet their teachers.
YOUTH Come celebrate the beginning of Sunday School with an ice cream sundae! We will meet our Sunday School teachers, make ice cream sundaes together, and celebrate that we are back for Sunday School. Join us for Sundae Sunday this morning during the Sunday School hour in Rooms 382 and 368. Youth Acolytes are an integral part of our worship at St. Philip’s! Serving as an acolyte is a great opportunity to better understand the church service, grow as a leader, and bond with team members. We will have Acolyte Orientation this evening from 5-7 p.m. for all acolytes. To sign up to be a Youth Acolyte, contact Maggie Paul (404-365-1080, mpaul@cathedralATL.org).
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ADULT EDUCATION 10:10 a.m., Old Fashioned Sunday School—Child Hall This morning we welcome representatives of the Wilderness Works, the beneficiary of the upcoming Cathedral Antiques Show. Founded in 1997, Wilderness Works originally provided enrichment and outdoor living experiences for children living in Atlanta’s toughest neighborhoods and particularly properties managed by the Atlanta Housing Authority. Serving Atlanta’s chronically homeless, impoverished and extremely vulnerable children, Wilderness Works provides year-round enrichment, experiential education and character development through school-season city camps, summer nature camps, and outdoor living field camps in our National Parks. We will also hear from two young men in the Wilderness Works programs.
OUTREACH In lieu of its traditional August Food Drive, Buckhead Christian Ministry (BCM) has asked our Cathedral parishioners to partner with them in the development of an updated client-choice food pantry. Instead of donating nonperishable food items, you can prayerfully provide a monetary donation which will serve as seed money for this exciting endeavor. People from the community will be able to shop for their own groceries in the new food pantry, helping reduce food waste and promoting human dignity. BCM sees over 8,000 households and provides over $75,000 worth of groceries each year to families in need. As BCM continues to grow and move towards its vision of a community free of hunger and homelessness, they are actively working towards innovative ways of serving the needs of our community. Look for St. Anne’s Guild volunteers to gladly receive your cash or checks (made to “The Cathedral of St. Philip” with BCM Food Pantry on memo line) in the Atrium on Sundays in August. Or please donate online: stphilipscathedral.org/bcm2018.
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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.
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.
Holy Eucharist, Rite I Holy Eucharist, Rite II Holy Eucharist, Rite I Holy Eucharist, Rite II La Santa Eucaristía
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 second Thursday 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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