The Ninth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 14C
11 August 2019 8:45 A.M. and 11:15 A.M. The Holy Eucharist
8:45 A.M. The Reverend John William Harkins III, Ph.D., Celebrant The Reverend Canon Lauren R. Holder, Preacher 11:15 A.M. The Reverend Theophus “Thee” Smith, Ph.D., Celebrant The Reverend Canon Lauren R. Holder, 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 Two Hymn Preludes Variations on Westminster Abbey (Hymn 518, Christ is made the sure foundation) Prelude on Leoni (Hymn 401)
Richard Proulx
The Welcome
THE WORD OF GOD All sing
The Processional: Hymn 401, “The God of Abraham praise” Leoni 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 14 BCP, p. 232 Celebrant The Lord be with you. All And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray. Grant to us, Lord, we pray, the spirit to think and do always those things that are right, that we, who cannot exist without you, may by you be enabled to live according to your will; 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
Isaiah 1:1, 10-20
All sit.
Lector
A Reading from The Book of Isaiah.
The vision of Isaiah son of Amoz, which he saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah. Hear the word of the Lord, you rulers of Sodom! Listen to the teaching of our God, you people of Gomorrah! What to me is the multitude of your sacrifices? says the Lord; I have had enough of burnt offerings of rams and the fat of fed beasts; I do not delight in the blood of bulls, or of lambs, or of goats. When you come to appear before me, who asked this from your hand? Trample my courts no more; bringing offerings is futile; incense is an abomination to me. New moon and sabbath and calling of convocation—I cannot endure solemn assemblies with iniquity. Your new moons and your appointed festivals my soul hates; they have become a burden to me, I am weary of bearing them. When you stretch out your hands, I will hide my eyes from you; even though you make many prayers, I will not listen; your hands are full of blood. Wash yourselves; make yourselves clean; remove the evil of your doings from before my eyes; cease to do evil, learn to do good; seek justice, rescue the oppressed, defend the orphan, plead for the widow. Come now, let us argue it out, says the Lord: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be like snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool. If you are willing and obedient, you shall eat the good of the land; but if you refuse and rebel, you shall be devoured by the sword; for the mouth of the Lord has spoken. Lector All
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
11:15 a.m. only.
The Gradual: Psalm 50:1-8, 23-24
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Anglican chant: Jerome Meachen BCP, p. 654
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1 The Lord, the God of gods, has / spoken; * he has called the earth from the rising of the sun to its / setting. 2 Out of Zion, perfect in its / beauty, * God reveals himself in / glory. 3 Our God will come and will not keep / silence; * before him there is a consuming flame, and round about him a raging / storm. 4 He calls the heavens and the earth from a-/ bove * to witness the judgment of his / people. 5 “Gather before me my loyal / followers, * those who have made a covenant with me and sealed it with / sacrifice.” 6 Let the heavens declare the rightness of his / cause; * for God himself is / judge. 7 Hear, O my people, and I will speak: “O Israel, I will bear witness a-/ gainst you; * for I am God, your / God. 8 I do not accuse you because of your / sacrifices; * your offerings are always be-/ fore me. 23 Consider this well, you who forget / God, * lest I rend you and there be none to de-/ liver you. 24 Whoever offers me the sacrifice of thanksgiving / honors me; * but to those who keep in my way will I show the salvation of / God.”
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The Epistle Lector A Reading from The Letter to the Hebrews.
Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16
Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Indeed, by faith our ancestors received approval. By faith we understand that the worlds were prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen was made from things that are not visible. By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to set out for a place that he was to receive as an inheritance; and he set out, not knowing where he was going. By faith he stayed for a time in the land he had been promised, as in a foreign land, living in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise. For he looked forward to the city that has foundations, whose architect and builder is God. By faith he received power of procreation, even though he was too old—and Sarah herself was barren—because he considered him faithful who had promised. Therefore from one person, and this one as good as dead, descendants were born, “as many as the stars of heaven and as the innumerable grains of sand by the seashore.” All of these died in faith without having received the promises, but from a distance they saw and greeted them. They confessed that they were strangers and foreigners on the earth, for people who speak in this way make it clear that they are seeking a homeland. If they had been thinking of the land that they had left behind, they would have had opportunity to return. But as it is, they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God; indeed, he has prepared a city for them. Lector All
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
All stand to sing
The Sequence: Hymn 635, “If thou but trust in God to guide thee” Wer nur den lieben Gott lässt walten The Holy Gospel
Luke 12:32-40
All remain standing. Gospeler The
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Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Jesus said to his disciples, “Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Sell your possessions, and give alms. Make purses for yourselves that do not wear out, an unfailing treasure in heaven, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. “Be dressed for action and have your lamps lit; be like those who are waiting for their master to return from the wedding banquet, so that they may open the door for him as soon as he comes and knocks. Blessed are those slaves whom the master finds alert when he comes; truly I tell you, he will fasten his belt and have them sit down to eat, and he will come and serve them. If he comes during the middle of the night, or near dawn, and finds them so, blessed are those slaves. “But know this: if the owner of the house had known at what hour the thief was coming, he would not have let his house be broken into. You also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an unexpected hour.” Gospeler All
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ.
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The Sermon
Canon Holder
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 the church throughout the world. In the Anglican Communion of Churches, we pray today for the united Church of South India and for Justin, the Archbishop of Canterbury. We pray for the Episcopal Church and for Michael, our Presiding Bishop. We pray for the Diocese of Atlanta and Robert, our Bishop. We pray for this Cathedral parish and our ministries of the day: St. Monica’s Guild.
We pray for students, teachers, and administrators as they begin a new school year.
Celebrant All
God of mercy, Hear our prayer.
We pray for those who govern and hold authority in the nations of the world. 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. Intercessor
Celebrant All
God of mercy, Hear our prayer.
Intercessor
We pray for justice and peace, for goodwill among nations, and for the well-being of all people. We pray for those who are poor, sick, oppressed, or living in fear or danger.
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: Harvey Harrison
Celebrant All
God of mercy, Hear our prayer.
Intercessor
We give you thanks for the many blessings of this life.
Celebrant All
God of mercy, Hear our prayer.
Intercessor
We pray for all those on our prayer list, including those with new or immediate concerns: Barbara Condrey, Lisa Cooper, and Jeffrey Thomas
I invite your own prayers and intercessions.
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:
Long Term Prayers Dr. T. Mayo & Pat Atkins Christian Bensah Virginia Bicksler John Blair Gary Bodner Dick Burgin Bernice Burton Wicke Chambers Heather Clark Suzy Cohen Barbara Condrey Terry Dornbush Sarah duBignon Kitty Dukehart Lee Duncan Randy Farmer Rita Fink William Ham Caroline Hatcher Katie Hughey Louise Kan Elaine Lyon Frank Mathews Lorri McClain Carol McDonald Jim McKenzie Glenn Miller Cecil Miner Royce Mitchell Susan Myers Charlie Neal Marian Palmore Garry Pryor
Rubye & Wayne Reid Tommy Ripley Agnes Elizabeth Robertson Louis “Skip� Schueddig Brian Sturgell Julie Thompson Faye Van Winkle Sandy Williamson Randy Wilson Hollis Youngner For Family and Friends Eileen Abeyesundere Alex Collins Astrop Karyn Bacon Bettina Bass Mr. & Mrs. William Boyd Caroline Brewer Connie Brittain Joe Bumbak Sheila Cauthen Andrew Clark Lisa Cooper Joseph Counahan Sandra Daniel Annelly Deets Aurelia Dunnam Cheryl Deborah Ellington Helen Nixon Fleming Carleton Fuller Laura Gardner Ann Gressette Peggy Govan Bobby Hearn
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Greg Hentz Hannah Bowen Jones Charlie Jones & Family Sun Ja Kim Betty C. Lyons Pat Martin Michelle Maxwell Reynolds McClatchey Michael McClelland Desi McGinty George Mori Donna Norman Steven Norman Andi Otey Penelope Rose Price Bill Poole Frank Roth James Sands Beverly Schellhase Karl Schaffenburg Daniel Ladson Shwab Leila Sinclair Donna Steigerwald Tina Susco Pierson Thames Jeffrey Thomas Roger Traylor Janiece Townshend Mark Walker Ron M. Wallace Jim 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.
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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
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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
THE HOLY COMMUNION The Offertory The Offertory Anthem
music: arr. Mack Wilberg (b. 1955), The Morning Trumpet words: John Leland (1754-1841)
O when shall I see Jesus and reign with him above, And shall hear the trumpet sound in that morning; And from the flowing fountain drink everlasting love, And shall hear the trumpet sound in that morning. Refrain: O shout with glory! I shall mount above the skies When I hear the trumpet sound in that morning. But now I am a soldier, my captain’s gone before, And I hear the trumpet sound in that morning. He’s given me my orders and he bids me ne’er give o’er, Til I hear the trumpet sound in that morning. Refrain When shall I be delivered from this vain world of sin, And shall hear the trumpet sound in that morning. And with my blessed Jesus drink endless pleasures in, And shall hear the trumpet sound in that morning. Refrain
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All sing
The Presentation: Hymn 68, “Rejoice, rejoice believers� The Great Thanksgiving Celebrant The Lord be with you. All And also with you.
Llangloffan 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: All sing
The Sanctus and Benedictus
S130, Franz Schubert, Deutsche Messe
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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
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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
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.
The Breaking of the Bread: Hymn 314
BCP, p. 364
words: attrib. Thomas Aquinas (c.1225-1274) music: Adoro te devote (French church melody mode V, 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 may stand for easier access to the cup. 11:15 a.m. only: There is a priest available in St. Luke’s Chapel for prayers for healing. The chapel is located in the South (Andrews) transept. All are welcome.
Communion Anthem
music: Zoltán Kodály (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 Hymn 324, “Let all mortal flesh”
Picardy
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.
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BCP, p. 366
The Blessing All sing
The Processional: Hymn 636, “How firm a foundation” The Dismissal Deacon All
Foundation
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Voluntary Toccata on “How Firm A Foundation”
Claude Murphree
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 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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August 11, 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. Lemonade in the Shade—Cloister Garden All are invited to enjoy lemonade on summer Sunday mornings during the education hour for lemonade, cookies, and a chance to catch up with old friends or make new ones. See you there! Children’s chapel will resume on August 18.
ADULT EDUCATION All classes meet at 10:10 a.m. unless otherwise noted.
Lessons from the Apocrypha: Bel and the Dragon—Child Hall Dr. Jennifer Priestley will be teaching lessons from the Apocrypha. Come hear about what we can learn today from Bel and the Dragon. 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). 14
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.
OUTREACH August is BCM Drive Month at the Cathedral as St. Anne’s Guild reaches out to you for donations of $20 or more in support of Buckhead Christian Ministry (BCM). The first Sunday of every month, our loosechange offering goes to the Cathedral’s discretionary account for the needy. Today those funds will be designated for Buckhead Christian Ministry (BCM) to celebrate the start of our semi-annual Food/Fund Drive! Make checks payable to Cathedral of St. Philip with “BCM Drive” on memo line. Your contributions of $20 or more will enable BCM to efficiently stock the new pantry, often through partnerships with local farmers’ markets. In addition, your money will enable the purchase of diapers, bottled water, and personal hygiene products that are also greatly needed. To help, please stop by our table in the Atrium Sundays in August between 9:45 and 11:15 a.m. or feel free to make your gifts either at the Atrium kiosk or online at cathedralATL.org/BCM. Many thanks to all who continue to support BCM’s mission in serving our neighbors in need!
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
Centering Prayer is on Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. in the Lanier House. 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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