The Last Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 29C
24 November 2019 8:45 A.M. and 11:15 A.M. The Holy Eucharist
8:45 A.M. The Reverend Julia B. Mitchener, Celebrant The Reverend Nathan G. Huddleston, Preacher 11:15 A.M. The Reverend John William Harkins III, Ph.D., Celebrant The Reverend Nathan G. Huddleston, 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 Fantasia in G minor, BWV 542
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
The Welcome
THE WORD OF GOD All sing
The Processional: Hymn 450, “All hail the power of Jesus’ name” Coronation 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
All sing
The Gloria in excelsis
S 278, William Mathias
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The Collect of the Day: Proper 29C BCP, p. 236 Celebrant The Lord be with you. All And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray. Almighty and everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all things in your well-beloved Son, the King of kings and Lord of lords: Mercifully grant that the peoples of the earth, divided and enslaved by sin, may be freed and brought together under his most gracious rule; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. 11:15 a.m. only.
The Lesson
Jeremiah 23:1-6
All sit.
Lector
A Reading from The Book of Jeremiah.
Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture! says the Lord. Therefore thus says the Lord, the God of Israel, concerning the shepherds who shepherd my people: It is you who have scattered my flock, and have driven them away, and you have not attended to them. So I will attend to you for your evil doings, says the Lord. Then I myself will gather the remnant of my flock out of all the lands where I have driven them, and I will bring them back to their fold, and they shall be fruitful and multiply. I will raise up shepherds over them who will shepherd them, and they shall not fear any longer, or be dismayed, nor shall any be missing, says the Lord. The days are surely coming, says the Lord, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and he shall reign as king and deal wisely, and shall execute justice and righteousness in the land. In his days Judah will be saved and Israel will live in safety. And this is the name by which he will be called: “The Lord is our righteousness.� Lector All
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
The choir sings
The Gradual: Psalm 46
Anglican chant: adapted from Martin Luther, Ein feste Burg BCP, p. 649
1 God is our refuge and strength, * a very present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth be moved, * and though the mountains be toppled into the depths of the sea; 3 Though its waters rage and foam, * and though the mountains tremble at its tumult. 4 The Lord of hosts is with us; * the God of Jacob is our stronghold. 5 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, * the holy habitation of the Most High. 6 God is in the midst of her; she shall not be overthrown; * God shall help her at the break of day. 7 The nations make much ado, and the kingdoms are shaken; * God has spoken, and the earth shall melt away. 8 The Lord of hosts is with us; * the God of Jacob is our stronghold. continued... 3
9 Come now and look upon the works of the Lord, * what awesome things he has done on earth. 10 It is he who makes war to cease in all the world; * he breaks the bow, and shatters the spear, and burns the shields with fire. 11 “Be still, then, and know that I am God; * I will be exalted among the nations; I will be exalted in the earth.” 12 The Lord of hosts is with us; * the God of Jacob is our stronghold.
The Epistle Lector
Colossians 1:11-20 A Reading from The Letter of Paul to the Colossians.
May you be made strong with all the strength that comes from his glorious power, and may you be prepared to endure everything with patience, while joyfully giving thanks to the Father, who has enabled you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the light. He has rescued us from the power of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation; for in him all things in heaven and on earth were created, things visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or powers—all things have been created through him and for him. He himself is before all things, and in him all things hold together. He is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, so that he might come to have first place in everything. For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him God was pleased to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, by making peace through the blood of his cross. Lector All
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Children remain in the Cathedral for the service this morning. Children’s Chapel will resume December 8. All stand to sing
The Sequence: Hymn 458, “My song is love unknown” The Holy Gospel
Luke 23:33-43
All remain standing. Gospeler The
Love Unknown
Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. Glory to you, Lord Christ.
All When they came to the place that is called The Skull, they crucified Jesus there with the criminals, one on his right and one on his left. Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing.” And they cast lots to divide his clothing. The people stood by, watching Jesus on the cross; but the leaders scoffed at him, saying, “He saved others; let him save himself if he is the Messiah of God, his chosen one!” The soldiers also mocked him, coming up and offering him sour wine, and saying, “If you are the King of the Jews, save yourself!” There was also an inscription over him, “This is the King of the Jews.” One of the criminals who were hanged there kept deriding him and saying, “Are you not the Messiah? Save yourself and us!” But the other rebuked him, saying, “Do you not fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation? And we indeed have been condemned justly, for we are getting what we deserve for our deeds, but this man has done nothing wrong.” Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” He replied, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in Paradise.” Gospeler All
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ. 4
The Sermon
The Rev. Huddleston
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
In peace, we pray to you, Lord God.
Intercessor All
For all people in their daily life and work; For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone.
Intercessor
All
For this community, the nation, and the world; For Donald, our president; for the Congress and the Courts; for Brian, our governor; and for Keisha, our mayor. For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace.
Intercessor All
For the just and proper use of your creation; For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression.
Intercessor All
For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble; For those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and the needy.
Intercessor
For the peace and unity of the Church of God; Within the Anglican Communion of Churches, for Justin, the Archbishop of Canterbury; and in the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, for the Falkland Islands; Within the Episcopal Church, for Michael, our Presiding Bishop, and for Robert,our Bishop; Within this Cathedral parish, for our ministry of the day: Cathedral Bible Studies. For all who serve God in the Church.
All
For the special needs and concerns of this congregation: George Dunn, Marion Palmore and Mary Walton
The people may offer their own intercessions. Please note our full parish prayer list on page 7 of the leaflet.
All
Hear us, Lord; For your mercy is great.
Intercessor
We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life.
The people may add their own thanksgivings.
We will exalt you, O God our King; And praise your Name for ever and ever.
Intercessor
All Intercessor
We pray for all who have died, that they may have a place in your eternal kingdom: Anne Barnwell Nicholas Morrison-Buhr Clifton Bruce Welch We pray for those in whose memory altar flowers are given: Nancy Cumming Connolly
All
Lord, let your loving-kindness be upon them; Who put their trust in you.
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Intercessor
We pray to you also for the forgiveness of our sins.
Silence may be kept.
All
Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father; in your compassion forgive us our sins, known and unknown, things done and left undone; and so uphold us by your Spirit that we may live and serve you in newness of life, to the honor and glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. 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 Those for whom prayers have been requested:
Long Term Prayers R. Huntley Allen Dr. T. Mayo & Pat Atkins Edgar & Judith Beach Virginia Bicksler Wicke Chambers Heather Clark Suzy Cohen Terry Dornbush Sarah duBignon Kitty Dukehart George Dunn Randy Farmer Rita Fink William Ham Caroline Hatcher Katie Hughey Louise Kan Lisa Krysiak Sandy Land Elaine Lyon Carol McDonald Glenn Miller Cecil Miner Royce Mitchell Susan Myers Charlie Neal Liz Nelson Mary Nelson Marion Palmore Garry Pryor
Tommy Ripley Agnes Elizabeth Robertson Louis “Skip� Schueddig Julie Thompson Sammy Van Leer Faye Van Winkle Karen Young For Family & Friends Eileen Abeyesundere James & Julia Allen Alex Collins Astrop Karyn Bacon Daniel Baker Bettina Bass Sondra Bowen Terry Brennan Lynn Chandler Andrew Clark Robert Coatney Tyler Crumb Anna Donovan Kathy Dopp Janie Dowdy Suzie Elie Deborah Ellington Amy Franklin Carleton Fuller Bruce Gillies Peggy Govan Rachel Henry 7
Greg Hentz Elizabeth Homer Stephen Jones Grace Lawson Meredith Lucius Camille Martin Pat Martin Michelle Maxwell Dawna Newton Steven Norman Ron Peters Rowland Radford Frank Roth Lillian Sandoval James Sands Milton Shiver Donna Steigerwald Tina Susco Tom Talley Yvonne Tate Jeffrey Thomas Roger Traylor Janiece Townshend Susan Varcie Ron M. Wallace Mary Walton Katherine Welden Trish Weller Roger Williams Whit A. Wright Patricia Young
THE HOLY COMMUNION The Offertory The Offertory Anthem
music: Alexander L’Estrange (b. 1974), Let All the World in Every Corner Sing words: George Herbert (1593-1633)
Ref. Let all the world in every corner sing, My God and King. Ver. The heavens are not too high, His praise may thither fly: The earth is not too low, His praises there may grow. Ref. Let all the world in every corner sing, My God and King. Ver. The church with psalms must shout, No door can keep them out: But above all, the heart Must bear the longest part. Ref. Let all the world in every corner sing, My God and King. 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 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. 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, William Mathias
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
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.
The Breaking of the Bread
S 155, Gerald Near
All sing
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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 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: Prayers for healing are available in St. Luke’s Chapel. The chapel is located in the South (Andrews) transept. All are welcome.
Communion Anthem
music: Dan Locklair (b. 1949), King of Glory, King of Peace words: George Herbert (1593-1633)
King of glory, King of peace, I will love Thee; and that love may never cease, I will move Thee. Thou hast granted my request, Thou hast heard me; Thou didst note my working breast, Thou hast spared me. Wherefore with my utmost art I will sing Thee, and the cream of all my heart I will bring Thee. Though my sins against me cried, Thou didst clear me; and alone, when they replied, Thou didst hear me. Sev’n whole days, not one in sev’n, I will praise Thee; in my heart, though not in heav’n, I can raise Thee. Small it is, in this poor sort to enroll Thee: e’en eternity’s too short to extol Thee. All sing
Communion Hymn 74, “Blest be the King whose coming” 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.
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Valet will ich dir geben BCP, p. 365
The Blessing All sing
The Processional: Hymn 688, “A mighty fortress is our God” The Dismissal Deacon All
Ein’ feste Burg
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Voluntary Litanies, JA 119 (from Trois pièces)
Jehan Alain (1911-1940)
All music is reprinted by permission under www.OneLicense.net (license number A-717455). Music from The Hymnal 1982 © Church Publishing, Inc., except where listed below: Hymn S128 by permission of Oxford University Press. Hymn S151 © 1979 GIA Publications, Inc. Hymn S236 © 1985 Oxford University Press.
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 Community and Education The Reverend George M. Maxwell, Jr., Vicar The Reverend Catherine Zappa, Canon for Liturgy and Pastoral Care The Reverend John William Harkins III, Ph.D., Priest Associate The Reverend Nathan G. Huddleston, Priest Associate for Youth and Young Adult Ministries The Reverend Julia B. Mitchener, Priest Associate for Children’s Ministries 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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November 24, 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 remain in the Cathedral for the service this morning. Children’s Chapel will resume December 8. Don’t miss a special offering this morning! Building Faith: A Celebration in Legos on Reign of Christ Sunday will take place in Room 316 during the Sunday School hour. We’ll hear stories about kings told with Legos, then build some brick creations of our own, plus do a craft, enjoy sensory play, and eat a special treat. Please note that children must be accompanied by a parent, grandparent, or other caregiver.
YOUTH All youth (grades 6th-12th) are invited to participate in Sunday School at 10:10 a.m. during the school year. Meet in Room 368 for cinnamon rolls and fellowship, before we break into our middle-school and high-school classes.
Welcome to the Bible—Room 382 Middle School Sunday School Join us for Middle School Sunday School! This year we will be asking questions like: Why should we bother with a book that’s 2000 years old? What does the Bible have to do with me? Is it okay to be uncomfortable with some Bible passages? We will explore these questions, and many others, by playing with clay, sinking model ships, competing in games, and much more!
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Becoming Beloved Community—Room 368 High School Sunday School At each baptism in the Episcopal church, several questions are asked of those wanting to begin a new life in the community of Christ. While some of these questions are about belief, others detail practices which sustain us in the work of “seeking and serving Christ in all persons.” This semester, the High School Sunday School Class will explore the history of racism and resistance and how Christians in this region of the US have historically both succeeded and failed in upholding the practice to “honor the dignity of every human being.” Join us for conversations about how our faith calls us to engage the legacy of our shared history. We’re excited to welcome you!
ADULT EDUCATION All classes meet at 10:10 a.m. unless otherwise noted.
Living Faith—Room 120 Join Canon Lauren Holder and Canon Cathy Zappa as we explore what it means to live out our faith through conversation with scripture and tradition, contemporary books, and, most important, one another. All are welcome! We will continue our study of the Enneagram, a spiritual personality typing system and helpful resource for spiritual growth. For more information, contact Canon Lauren Holder, lholder@cathedralATL.org, or Canon Cathy Zappa, czappa@cathedralATL.org. Old Fashioned Sunday School: Contemplating Christ: How to Become a Mystic Without Really Trying!— Child Hall This term, we are looking at what it means to be a mystic (it’s not as extraordinary as you might think!) and how the recovery of the contemplative tradition in the church might change how we go about being church. This morning, Mary Hunter Maxwell will discuss storytelling as a spiritual practice. As always, you will find a light heart, a broad welcome, and good coffee. We look forward to seeing you! 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. Topics can include everyday experiences and range through tough political issues as well as lifestyle choices and faith matters. Contact the Rev. Dr. Smith, tsmith@cathedralATL.org or 404-365-1093, for class dates. Parent Coffee Hour—Room 121 Want to know what your students are learning in Sunday School? Join Jeff Cunningham, Kathy Loomis, Michelle Perkins, and Scott Russell as they follow along with lessons of the students in Sunday school and apply them to the family context. All parents are welcome! 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.
Monday-Wednesday 8:45 a.m. 12:15 p.m.
Thursday
10:00 a.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 Choral Evensong & Holy Eucharist, Rite I
Morning Prayer Holy Eucharist, Rite II
Thanksgiving Day Service
Morning Prayer
Mikell Chapel Cathedral Mikell Chapel Cathedral Mikell Chapel Cathedral
Mikell Chapel St. Mary’s Chapel
Cathedral
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. The Cathedral Staff offices will be closed Thanksgiving Day, November 28 and Friday, November 29.
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