The Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi
7 October 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 John William Harkins III, Ph.D., 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.
Voluntaries Chant de paix (from Neuf pièces) Prélude modale
Jean Langlais
The Welcome from the Dean
THE WORD OF GOD All sing
The Processional: Hymn 400, “All creatures of our God and King”
Lasst uns erfreuen
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 236
music: John Rutter (b. 1945) words: Song of the Three Young Men, 29-34
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The Collect of the Day: Francis of Assisi Celebrant The Lord be with you. All And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray. Most high, omnipotent, good Lord, grant your people grace to renounce gladly the vanities of this world; that, following the way of blessed Francis, we may for love of you delight in your whole creation with perfectness of joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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The Lesson
Genesis 2:18-24
All sit.
Lector
A Reading from The Book of Genesis.
Then the Lord God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper as his partner.” So out of the ground the Lord God formed every animal of the field and every bird of the air, and brought them to the man to see what he would call them; and whatever the man called every living creature, that was its name. The man gave names to all cattle, and to the birds of the air, and to every animal of the field; but for the man there was not found a helper as his partner. So the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall upon the man, and he slept; then he took one of his ribs and closed up its place with flesh. And the rib that the Lord God had taken from the man he made into a woman and brought her to the man. Then the man said, “This at last is bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; this one shall be called Woman, for out of Man this one was taken.” Therefore a man leaves his father and his mother and clings to his wife, and they become one flesh. Lector All
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Children’s Chapel will not meet today so that children can enjoy the animals in the 8:45 a.m. service. 11:15 a.m. only. The choir sings
The Gradual: Psalm 148:7-14
Anglican chant: Sir David Willcocks BCP, p. 805
7 Praise the Lord from the earth, * you sea-monsters and all deeps; 8 Fire and hail, snow and fog, * tempestuous wind, doing his will; 9 Mountains and all hills, * fruit trees and all cedars; 10 Wild beasts and all cattle, * creeping things and winged birds; 11 Kings of the earth and all peoples, * princes and all rulers of the world; 12 Young men and maidens, * old and young together. 13 Let them praise the Name of the Lord, * for his Name only is exalted, his splendor is over earth and heaven. 14 He has raised up strength for his people and praise for all his loyal servants, * the children of Israel, a people who are near him. Hallelujah!
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The Epistle Lector A Reading from The Letter of Paul to the Galatians.
Galatians 6:14-18
May I never boast of anything except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. For neither circumcision nor uncircumcision is anything; but a new creation is everything! As for those who will follow this rule—peace be upon them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God. From now on, let no one make trouble for me; for I carry the marks of Jesus branded on my body. May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brothers and sisters. Amen. Lector All
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
All stand to sing
The Sequence: Hymn 424, “For the fruit of all creation” The Holy Gospel
Matthew 11:25-30
All remain standing. Gospeler The
All
East Acklam
Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Jesus said, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and the intelligent and have revealed them to infants; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will. All things have been handed over to me by my Father; and no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal him. “Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” 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
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. We pray for the Anglican Communion of Churches and for the Episcopal Church in the United States and Michael, our Presiding Bishop; and for the Diocese of Atlanta and Robert, our Bishop. We pray for this Cathedral parish and our ministries of the day: the Newcomer Committee and Green Aprons
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 poor, the sick, the hungry, the oppressed, and those in prison; and we pray for all who seek God, or a deeper knowledge of God.
We pray for those impacted by the earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia.
Celebrant All
God of mercy, Hear our prayer.
Intercessor
We give you thanks for the many blessings of this life.
We pray in thanksgiving for the birth of Griffin Dever Prickett, born to Ali and Clay Prickett.
Celebrant All
God of mercy, Hear our prayer.
Intercessor
We pray for the departed, that they may have a place in your eternal kingdom.
Celebrant All
God of mercy, Hear our prayer.
Intercessor
We pray for those in our community with new or immediate concerns: Brooks Benton, Jamie Carswell, and Philip Gwynn.
Let us pray, either silently or aloud, for our own needs and those of others, including those on our prayer list in the service leaflet.
Celebrant
O Lord our God, accept the fervent prayers of your people; in the multitude of your mercies, look with compassion upon us and all who turn to you for help; for you are gracious, O lover of souls, and to you we give glory, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.
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Those for whom prayers have been requested:
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 Philip Gwynn William Ham Jane Hannah Caroline Hatcher Katie Harris Louise Kan
Elaine Lyon Lorri McClain Carol McDonald Jim McKenzie Charlie Neal Paul O’Connor Marian Palmore Garry Pryor Rubye & Wayne Reid Pamela Reid Agnes Elizabeth Robertson Louis “Skip” Schueddig Peggy (Margaret) Shaw Jane Skogstad Jim Segars Ruth Swanson Andy Westafer Sandy Williamson Hollis Youngner
For Family and Friends Brooks Benton Bettina Bass Jamie Carswell Jay C. Clark Andrew Clark Carleton Fuller Scott Freisem Peggy Govan Bobby Hearn Greg Hentz Liz Grant Hilton Sun Ja Kim Betty C. Lyons Pat Martin Michelle Maxwell Michael McClelland Andy Nelson Irene Nesper
The Confession Celebrant Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.
Betty & Bill Poole Frank Roth James Sands Patricia Schooley Jeff Straw Tina Susco Hubert Tate, Sr. Piearson Thames 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.
The Parish Notices 8:45 a.m. only.
The Blessing of the Animals 8
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 Anthems 8:45 a.m.
music: Patrick A. Scott (b. 1986), Our Maker’s World words: Maltbie D. Babcock, alt. (1858-1901)
This is our Maker’s world, And to my listening ears, All nature sings And round me rings The music of the spheres.
Our God has made this world And shines in all that’s fair; In rustling grass I hear God pass, Who speaks to me everywhere.
This is our Maker’s world; I rest me in the thought Of rocks and trees, Of skies and seas; God’s hands the wonders wrought.
Our God has made this world; Oh let us ne’er forget That though the wrong Seems oft so strong, God is the ruler yet.
This is our Maker’s world. The birds their carols raise, The morning light, The flowers bright, Declare their Maker’s praise.
God trusts us with this world, To keep it clean and fair. All earth and trees, The skies and seas; God’s creatures everywhere.
11:15 a.m.
music: Paul Mealor (b. 1957), Peace words: St. Francis of Assisi (1181/1182-1226)
Peace, Lord. Make me a channel of your peace: Where there is hatred, let me bring your love, Where there is injury, your pardon, Lord, And where there’s doubt, true faith in you. Where there’s despair in life, let me bring hope, Where there is darkness, only light, And where there’s sadness, ever joy. O Master, grant that I may never seek so much to be consoled as to console; To be understood as to understand, To be loved as to love with all my soul! It is in pardoning that we are pardoned, In giving of ourselves that we receive, And in dying that we’re born to eternal life. Make me a channel of your peace: Where there is hatred, let me bring your love, bring your peace. All sing
The Presentation: Hymn 593, “Lord, make us servants of your peace”
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Dickinson College
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.
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. Because you are greatly glorified in the assembly of your saints. All your creatures praise you, and your faithful servants bless you, confessing before the rulers of this world the great Name of your only Son. 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 Enriching our Music 59, William Bradley Roberts, Mass for St. Philip’s
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All stand or kneel.
Celebrant
Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself; and, when we had fallen into sin and become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent Jesus Christ, your only and eternal Son, to share our human nature, to live and die as one of us, to reconcile us to you, the God and Father of all. He stretched out his arms upon the cross, and offered himself in obedience to your will, a perfect sacrifice for the whole world. On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.” After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.” Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith: All
Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.
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
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
Wonder, Love and Praise 877, Mark Sedio
Choir then all sing
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: Roland Martin (b. 1955), Prayer of St. Francis words: St. Francis of Assisi (1181/1182-1226)
Lord, make me an instrument of Your peace; where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is discord, union; where there is doubt, faith; and where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; where there is sadness, joy. Grant that we may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; to be understood as to understand; to be loved as to love. For it is in giving that we receive; it is in pardoning that we are pardoned; it is in dying that we are born again to eternal life. Amen. 12
All sing
Communion Hymns 405 383 416
“All things bright and beautiful” “Fairest Lord Jesus” “For the beauty of the earth” sung to the tune of Hymn 119
Royal Oak St. Elizabeth Dix
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.
BCP, p. 365
The Blessing All sing
The Processional: Hymn 412, “Earth and all stars” The Dismissal Deacon All
Earth and All Stars
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Voluntary Processional
William Mathias All music is reprinted by permission under www.OneLicense.net (license 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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October 7, 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. 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! Join us in the Cloister Garden this morning at 10:10 a.m. for pet blessings.
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 not meet today. Children’s Sunday School classes will meet October 14.
YOUTH All youth are invited to experience the pet blessing this morning in the Cloister Garden at 10:10 a.m. Youth Sunday School classes and EYC will meet October 14. For more information on offerings for Youth at the Cathedral, contact Maggie Paul, (mpaul@cathedralATL. org, 404-365-1080).
ADULT EDUCATION 10:10 a.m., Small Group Bible Study—Room 122 Jim Bingham and Gordon Mathis lead this ongoing small group Bible Study focusing on a particular book of the Bible for several months at a time.
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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@ cathedralATL.org). Old Fashioned Sunday School: A Biography of the Apostle Paul will continue next Sunday, October 14, with a discussion about the Apostle Paul, what he was doing and why. All are welcome.
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS Manic Mondays Every second Monday of the month, Young Professionals are invited to a night of dinner and conversation. Each month, we have a different topic for how to incorporate our spiritual lives into our crazy, hectic schedules. Tomorrow, we will meet in Walthour Library at 6:30 pm, and we will be talking about how we experience God in our traveling. Please bring $5 to help cover the cost of dinner. RSVP to Maggie Paul (404-365-1080, mpaul@cathedralATL.org).
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 Baptisms & Holy Eucharist, Rite II 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 (second Thursdays only)
Mikell Chapel St. Mary’s Chapel Mikell Chapel
Morning Prayer
Mikell Chapel
Centering Prayer is on Wednesdays 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Lanier House. 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. 15
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