The Fourth Sunday of Easter: Year C
12 May 2019 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 Carolynne G. Williams, 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 Choral (Opus 37, No. 4)
Joseph Jongen (1873-1953)
The Welcome from the Dean
THE WORD OF GOD All sing
The Processional: Hymn 205, “Good Christians all, rejoice and sing!” The Opening Acclamation Celebrant Alleluia. Christ is risen. All The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia.
Gelobt sei Gott
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
music & words: 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 a.m. 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: Fourth Sunday of Easter BCP, p. 225 Celebrant The Lord be with you. All And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray. O God, whose Son Jesus is the good shepherd of your people: Grant that when we hear his voice we may know him who calls us each by name, and follow where he leads; who, with you and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. 11:15 a.m. only.
The Lesson
Acts 9:36-43
All sit.
Lector
A Reading from The Acts of the Apostles.
Now in Joppa there was a disciple whose name was Tabitha, which in Greek is Dorcas. She was devoted to good works and acts of charity. At that time she became ill and died. When they had washed her, they laid her in a room upstairs. Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, who heard that Peter was there, sent two men to him with the request, “Please come to us without delay.” So Peter got up and went with them; and when he arrived, they took him to the room upstairs. All the widows stood beside him, weeping and showing tunics and other clothing that Dorcas had made while she was with them. Peter put all of them outside, and then he knelt down and prayed. He turned to the body and said, “Tabitha, get up.” Then she opened her eyes, and seeing Peter, she sat up. He gave her his hand and helped her up. Then calling the saints and widows, he showed her to be alive. This became known throughout Joppa, and many believed in the Lord. Meanwhile he stayed in Joppa for some time with a certain Simon, a tanner. Lector All
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
The Gradual: Psalm 23
Anglican chant: C. Hylton Stewart BCP, p. 476
The Lord is my shepherd; * therefore can I lack nothing. He shall feed me in a green pasture, * and lead me forth beside the waters of comfort. He shall convert my soul, * and bring me forth in the paths of righteousness for his Name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; * for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff comfort me. Thou shalt prepare a table before me in the presence of them that trouble me; * thou hast anointed my head with oil, and my cup shall be full. Surely thy loving-kindness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; * and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
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The Epistle Lector
Revelation 7:9-17 A Reading from The Revelation to John.
I looked, and there was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, robed in white, with palm branches in their hands. They cried out in a loud voice, saying, “Salvation belongs to our God who is seated on the throne, and to the Lamb!” And all the angels stood around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures, and they fell on their faces before the throne and worshiped God, singing, “Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and might be to our God forever and ever! Amen.” Then one of the elders addressed me, saying, “Who are these, robed in white, and where have they come from?” I said to him, “Sir, you are the one that knows.” Then he said to me, “These are they who have come out of the great ordeal; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. For this reason they are before the throne of God, and worship him day and night within his temple, and the one who is seated on the throne will shelter them. They will hunger no more, and thirst no more; the sun will not strike them, nor any scorching heat; for the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd, and he will guide them to springs of the water of life, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.” 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 may follow the acolytes and chapel leaders to the Children’s Chapel at this time. Children will return to the nave at the Offertory. All stand to sing
The Sequence: Hymn 664, “My Shepherd will supply my need” Resignation The Holy Gospel
John 10:22-30
All remain standing. Gospeler The
All
Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. Glory to you, Lord Christ.
At that time the festival of the Dedication took place in Jerusalem. It was winter, and Jesus was walking in the temple, in the portico of Solomon. So the Jews gathered around him and said to him, “How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Messiah, tell us plainly.” Jesus answered, “I have told you, and you do not believe. The works that I do in my Father’s name testify to me; but you do not believe, because you do not belong to my sheep. My sheep hear my voice. I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one will snatch them out of my hand. What my Father has given me is greater than all else, and no one can snatch it out of the Father’s hand. The Father and I are one.” Gospeler All
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ.
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The Sermon
Dean Candler
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 in the resurrection of Jesus, we offer our prayers, saying, “Risen Lord, Hear our prayer.”
We pray for the people of God and all who bear Christ’s holy name. In the Anglican Communion of Churches, we pray today for the Anglican Church of Korea; 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 justice. We pray for Donald, our President; for the Congress and the Courts; for Brian, our Governor; and for Keisha, our Mayor. We pray for those serving their country 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, the 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: William Ricard Hendry, Scotty Morrow, and John Ulmer
Celebrant All
Risen Lord, Hear our prayer.
Intercessor
We pray for all those on our prayer list, including those with new or immediate concerns: Annelly Deets, Tish Jennings, and Mary Elizabeth Morgan
I invite your own prayers and intercessions.
O Lord our God, receive the prayers we offer this day, and grant that we who have received new life may live forever in the joy of the resurrection, though Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Celebrant
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Those for whom prayers have been requested:
Long Term Prayers Dr. T. Mayo & Pat Atkins Christian Bensah Virginia Bicksler John Blair Pat Brinson Dick Burgin Wicke Chambers Heather Clark Terry Dornbush Sarah duBignon Kitty Dukehart Lee Duncan Randy Farmer Rita Fink William Ham Caroline Hatcher Katie Hughey Tish Jennings Louise Kan Jack Lumanog Elaine Lyon Frank Mathews Lorri McClain Carol McDonald Jim McKenzie Cecil Miner Mary Elizabeth Morgan Charlie Neal Marian Palmore
Garry Pryor Rubye & Wayne Reid Agnes Elizabeth Robertson Louis "Skip" Schueddig Brian Sturgell Ruth Swanson Julie Thompson Faye Van Winkle Sandy Williamson Randy Wilson Hollis Youngner For Family and Friends Eileen Abeyesundere Alex Collins Astrop Bettina Bass Caroline Brewer Connie Brittain Amie Beth Clark Joseph Counahan Sandra Daniel Annelly Deets Lee Dvonch Cheryl Deborah Ellington Linda Evans Rosalyn Flanagan Helen Nixon Fleming Carleton Fuller Ann Gressette Ken & Marcia Gorton
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 Antiques Show Check Presentation
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Peggy Govan Doyce Gunter Bobby Hearn Patricia Hentz Greg Hentz Heather Hooper Paul Jossey Sun Ja Kim Betty C. Lyons Pat Martin Michelle Maxwell Linus Nickel Steven Norman Andi Otey Rosemary Palmer Penelope Rose Price Bill Poole Frank Roth Ernest Sandoval James Sands Ken Singleton Tina Susco Pierson Thames Roger Traylor Janiece Townshend Sandra Wallace Ron M. Wallace Marion Wilson Whit A. Wright Patricia Young
THE HOLY COMMUNION Today, the Episcopal Church Women gather our twice-annual United Thank Offering.
The Offertory and United Thank Offering Ingathering The Offertory Anthem
music: William Mathias (1934-1992), As truly as God is our Father words: Julian of Norwich (1342-c. 1416)
As truly as God is our Father, so just as truly is he our Mother. In our Father, God Almighty, we have our being; in our merciful Mother we are remade and restored. Our fragmented lives are knit together. And by giving and yielding ourselves, through grace, to the Holy Spirit we are made whole. It is I, the strength and goodness of Fatherhood. It is I, the wisdom of Motherhood. It is I, the light and grace of holy love. It is I, the Trinity, it is I, the unity. I am the sovereign goodness in all things. It is I who teach you to love. It is I who teach you to desire. It is I who am the reward of all true desiring. All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of thing shall be well. Amen. All sing
The Presentation: Hymn 377, “All people that on earth do dwell�
Old Hundredth
The United Thank Offering Prayer Heavenly Father, source of all creation, all love, and all true joy: accept these signs of our thankfulness for all of life; bless those who will benefit from these gifts, through the outreach of the United Thank Offering; and keep us ever thankful for all of your blessings; 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
But chiefly are we bound to praise you for the glorious resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord; for he is the true Paschal Lamb, who was sacrificed for us, and has taken away the sin of the world. By his death he has destroyed death, and by his rising to life again he has won for us everlasting life. Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:
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All sing
The Sanctus and Benedictus
S 125, Richard Proulx, A Community Mass
All stand or kneel.
Celebrant
Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself; and, when we had fallen into sin and become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent Jesus Christ, your only and eternal Son, to share our human nature, to live and die as one of us, to reconcile us to you, the God and Father of all. He stretched out his arms upon the cross, and offered himself in obedience to your will, a perfect sacrifice for the whole world. On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.” After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.” Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith: All
Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.
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Celebrant
We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. Recalling his death, resurrection, and ascension, we offer you these gifts. Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of your Son, the holy food and drink of new and unending life in him. Sanctify us also that we may faithfully receive this holy Sacrament, and serve you in unity, constancy, and peace; and at the last day bring us with all your saints into the joy of your eternal kingdom. All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ. By Christ, and with Christ, and in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. AMEN. And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, The Lord’s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.
BCP, p. 364
The Breaking of the Bread
Wonder, Love & Praise 876, Jack Warren Burnam
Choir, then all.
Choir
The bread which we break, Alleluia, is the communion of the Body of Christ.
All repeat the Antiphon.
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The Communion
All may 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 may 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: John Tavener (1944-2013), The Lamb words: William Blake (1757-1827)
Little Lamb, who made thee? Dost thou know who made thee? Gave thee life, and bid thee feed By the stream and o'er the mead; Gave thee clothing of delight, Softest clothing, woolly, bright; Gave thee such a tender voice, Making all the vales rejoice? Little Lamb, who made thee? Dost thou know who made thee? Little Lamb, I'll tell thee, Little Lamb, I'll tell thee: He is called by thy name, For he calls himself a Lamb. He is meek, and he is mild; He became a little child. I, a child, and thou a lamb, We are called by his name. Little Lamb, God bless thee! Little Lamb, God bless thee! All sing
Communion Hymn 645 “The King of love my shepherd is” 334 “Praise the Lord, rise up rejoicing” 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.
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St. Columba Alles ist an Gottes Segen
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 708, “Savior, like a shepherd lead us” The Dismissal Deacon All
Sicilian Mariners
Let us go forth in the name of Christ. Alleluia, Alleluia. Thanks be to God. Alleluia, Alleluia.
Voluntary Improvisation sur le “Te Deum”
Charles Tournemire (transcribed by Maurice Duruflé)
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 Mrs. Dorsey DeLong, Junior Warden 2744 Peachtree Road, NW ∙ Atlanta, GA ∙ 30305-2920 ∙ (404) 365-1000 www.cathedralatl.org
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May 12, 2019 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. The Cathedral is honored to partner with Hospice Atlanta to offer a Grief Support Group led by their trained facilitators this afternoon at 2 p.m. in the Lanier House Living Room. The group is open to all who are grieving the death of a loved one. Feel free to come as you can. Please contact Canon Cathy Zappa with any questions (czappa@cathedralATL.org, 404-365-1043).
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. All Godly Play classes are mixed-age groupings. If you have not registered for Sunday School, your child will be placed in an appropriate class when you arrive on the Children’s wing this morning. Children’s Sunday School classes will meet immediately after the 8:45 a.m. service.
YOUTH Youth Coffee Hour—Room 368 Youth are invited to breakfast and conversation as we get ready for summer! For more information on offerings for Youth at the Cathedral, contact Maggie Paul, mpaul@cathedralATL.org, 404-365-1080.
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ADULT EDUCATION All classes meet at 10:10 a.m. unless otherwise noted.
The Dean’s Forum: Emmaus House Responds to a Changing Community—Child Hall For 52 years, Emmaus House has served the residents of Peoplestown and surrounding neighborhoods on the south side of Atlanta. Sandwiched between the redevelopment of the Georgia State Stadium area to the north and the Beltline to the south, Peoplestown is witnessing considerable change. Fear of displacement brought on by the rapidly increasing cost of home ownership and apartment rental has created anxiety and uncertainty for many long-term residents. Dean Sam Candler welcomes Greg Cole, executive director of Emmaus House, who will share with us how they are responding to this evolving community in ways that help residents to benefit from the changes that are coming, and how you too can be involved in closing the opportunity gap faced by those they serve. 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 as 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, tsmith@cathedralATL.org). 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. 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).
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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 (second Thursdays only)
Mikell Chapel St. Mary’s Chapel Mikell Chapel
Morning Prayer
Mikell Chapel
Centering Prayer is on Wednesdays at 6:00 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.
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