Choral Eucharist

Sunday 9 May 2021 1000

THE SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

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Welcome to the Cathedral

The Cathedral Church of St. Peter in Exeter, founded in 1050, has been the seat (cathedra) of the bishop of Exeter, the symbol of his spiritual and teaching authority, for nearly 1000 years. As such the Cathedral is a centre of worship and mission for the whole of Devon. A centuries-old pattern of daily worship continues, sustained by the best of the Anglican choral tradition. The cathedral is a place of outreach, learning, and spirituality, inviting people into a richer and more engaged discipleship. The Cathedral is a destination for many pilgrims and visitors who come from near and far, drawn by the physical and spiritual heritage of this place. Exeter Cathedral belongs to all the people of Devon, and we warmly welcome you here.

Ministers President: The Revd Canon Cate Edmonds - Canon Steward Address: Helen Collinson Campaigns Strategy Lead, Christian Aid.

COVID-19: Infection Control

Face Coverings in the cathedral As of 8 August 2020, wearing face coverings in places of worship is now mandatory. All congregants, visitors, volunteers, and staff must wear face coverings when in the cathedral. There are exemptions to this regulation, including anyone under the age of 11, those leading worship and preaching, those with disabilities and those with hidden health conditions. Full details can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/face-coverings-when-to-wear- one-and-how-to-make-your-own/face-coverings-when-to-wear-one-and-how -to-make-your-own#when-you-do-not-need-to-wear-a-face-covering

Speech and Singing We ask that you do not sing. The Choir will lead singing on behalf of the congregation. When speaking responses or prayers, please do not raise your voice.

Conductor: Timothy Noon - Director of Music Organist: James McVinnie - Acting Assistant Director of Music

Mass Setting: Service in F, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-91)

Social distancing Measures are in place to protect the health and safety of worshippers, volunteers and staff. Please follow instructions as they are given. Markings on the floor indicate:  2 metres (Blue tape) Holy Communion Communion will be offered in one kind only (consecrated bread). If you wish to receive communion, you will be required to wash your hands before receiving. Please remain in your seat and the president will come to you.

Offertory We rely significantly upon the generosity of our congregations to sustain the Cathedral’s worship and ministry. Please give by contactless means if you can. Money may be placed in the Donation Boxes as you leave. Please remember to use a Gift Aid envelope if you are a UK taxpayer.

For more information about planned and regular giving, please go to: https://www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/support-us/how-to-donate/

Safeguarding The Chapter takes the responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults seriously in their commitment to make Exeter Cathedral a safe and welcoming place. If you have any concerns please discuss them with a member of the Cathedral Chapter or contact the Cathedral Safeguarding Advisor, Charlie Pitman, Tel. 01392 345909

The Gathering Introit The ministers enter. The congregation stands. The Choir sings

Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life: such a Way, as gives us breath: such a Truth, as ends all strife: such a Life, as killeth death.

Come, My Light, my Feast, my Strength: such a Light, as shows a feast: such a Feast, as mends in length: such a Strength, as makes his guest.

Come, my Joy, my Love, my Heart: such a Joy, as none can move: such a Love, as none can part: such a Heart, as joys in love. Text: George Herbert (1593-1633) Music: Richard Lloyd (1933-2021)

The Greeting The president says

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Alleluia. Christ is risen. He is risen indeed. Alleluia.

The president greets the congregation.

Prayer of Penitence

Christ our passover lamb has been sacrificed for us. Let us therefore rejoice by putting away all malice and evil and confessing our sins with a sincere and true heart. 1 Corinthians 5.7,8 The congregation sits.

Almighty God, our heavenly Father, we have sinned against you and against our neighbour in thought and word and deed, through negligence, through weakness, through our own deliberate fault. We are truly sorry and repent of all our sins. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, who died for us, forgive us all that is past and grant that we may serve you in newness of life to the glory of your name. Amen.

Absolution Almighty God, who forgives all who truly repent, have mercy upon you, pardon and deliver you from all your sins, confirm and strengthen you in all goodness, and keep you in life eternal; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen Gloria in Excelsis

The congregation stands. The Choir sings

Gloria in excelsis Deo, Glory be to God on high, et in terra pax and in earth peace, hominibus bonae voluntatis. goodwill towards men. Laudamus te, benedicimus te, We praise thee, we bless thee, adoramus te, glorificamus te. we worship thee, we glorify thee, Gratias agimus tibi we give thanks to thee propter magnam gloriam tuam, for thy great glory, Domine Deus, Rex coelestis O Lord God, heavenly King, Deus Pater omnipotens. God the Father almighty.

Domine Fili unigenite, O Lord, the only-begotten Son Jesu Christe. Jesu Christ; Domine Deus, Agnus Dei, O Lord God, Lamb of God, filius Patris, Son of the Father, Qui tollis peccata mundi, that takest away the sins of the world, miserere nobis. have mercy upon us. Qui tollis peccata mundi, Thou that takest away the sins of the suscipe deprecationem nostram. world, have mercy upon us. Qui sedes ad dexteram Patris, Thou that takest away the sins of the miserere nobis. world, receive our prayer. Thou that sittest at the right hand of God the Father, have mercy upon us.

Quoniam tu solus sanctus. For thou only art holy; Tu solus Dominus. thou only art the Lord; Tu solus altissimus, Jesu Christe. thou only, O Christ, Cum sancto Spiritu, with the Holy Ghost, art most high in gloria Dei Patris. Amen. in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

The Collect Let us pray.

God our redeemer, you have delivered us from the power of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of your Son: grant, that as by his death he has recalled us to life, so by his continual presence in us he may raise us to eternal joy; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

The congregation sits.

The Liturgy of the Word The First Reading Acts 10:44-end A reading from the Acts of the Apostles.

While Peter was still speaking, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who heard the word. The circumcised believers who had come with Peter were astounded that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles, for they heard them speaking in tongues and extolling God. Then Peter said, ‘Can anyone withhold the water for baptizing these people who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?’ So he ordered them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they invited him to stay for several days.

This is the word of the Lord Thanks be to God.

Gradual Psalm 98

The congregation remains seated. The Choir sings

O sing unto the Lord a new song: for he hath done marvellous things. 2 With his own right hand, and with his holy arm: hath he gotten himself the victory. 3 The Lord declared his salvation: his righteousness hath he openly shewed in the sight of the heathen. 4 He hath remembered his mercy and truth toward the house of Israel: and all the ends of the world have seen the salvation of our God. 5 Shew yourselves joyful unto the Lord, all ye lands: sing, rejoice, and give thanks. 6 Praise the Lord upon the harp: sing to the harp with a psalm of thanksgiving. 7 With trumpets also, and shawms: O shew yourselves joyful before the Lord the King. 8 Let the sea make a noise, and all that therein is: the round world, and they that dwell therein. 9 Let the floods clap their hands, and let the hills be joyful together before the Lord: for he is come to judge the earth. 10 With righteousness shall he judge the world: and the people with equity.

Gospel Acclamation The congregation stands.

Alleluia, alleluia. Jesus said to them, ‘I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.’ John 6.35 Alleluia.

Gospel Reading John 15:9-17 The Lord be with you. And also with you.

Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. Glory to you, O Lord.

Jesus said to his disciples: ‘As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you; abide in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and abide in his love. I have said these things to you so that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be complete. ‘This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. You are my friends if you do what I command you. I do not call you servants any longer, because the servant does not know what the master is doing; but I have called you friends, because I have made known to you everything that I have heard from my Father. You did not choose me but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit, fruit that will last, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask him in my name. I am giving you these commands so that you may love one another.

This is the Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you O Christ.

The congregation sits Address Helen Collinson Campaigns Strategy Lead, Christian Aid.

The Nicene Creed The congregation stands and says

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, was incarnate from the Holy Spirit and 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, who with the Father and the Son is worshipped and glorified, who 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.

Intercessions The congregation sits The president introduces the intercessions. Each petition ends

Lord, in your mercy. Hear our prayer.

At the end

Merciful Father, accept these prayers for the sake of your Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.

The Liturgy of the Sacrament The Peace

The congregation stands. The president says

The risen Christ came and stood among his disciples and said, ‘Peace be with you.’ Then were they glad when they saw the Lord. Alleluia. John 20.19, 20 The peace of the Lord be always with you. and also with you.

Preparation of the Table

Offertory The congregation sits.

During the preparation of the altar, the Choir sings

Come, ye faithful, raise the strain of triumphant gladness! God hath brought his Israel into joy from sadness; loosed from Pharaoh’s bitter yoke Jacob’s sons and daughters; led them with unmoistened foot through the Red Sea waters.

‘Tis the spring of souls to-day; Christ hath burst his prison, and from three days’ sleep in death as a sun hath risen: all the winter of our sins, long and dark, is flying from his light, to whom we give laud and praise undying.

Now the queen of seasons, bright with the day of splendour, with the royal feast of feasts, comes its joy to render; comes to glad Jerusalem, who with true affection welcomes in unwearied strains Jesu’s resurrection.

Alleluia now we cry to our King immortal, who triumphant burst the bars of the tomb’s dark portal; Alleluia, with the Son God the Father praising; Alleluia yet again to the Spirit raising. Words: St John of Damascus d.c.754 Tr J.M. Neale (1818-1866) Tune: Ave Virgo Virginum (Gesangbuch c.1544)

Prayer over the gifts

The congregation stands. The president says

Creator of all, you wash away our sins, you give us new birth by the Spirit, and redeem us in the blood of Christ. As we celebrate the resurrection, renew your gift of life within us. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the risen Lord. Amen.

Eucharistic Prayer The Lord be with you and also with you.

Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord.

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give thanks and praise.

It is indeed right, our duty and our joy, always and everywhere to give you thanks, almighty and eternal Father, and in these days of Easter to celebrate with joyful hearts the memory of your wonderful works. For by the mystery of his passion Jesus Christ, your risen Son, has conquered the powers of death and hell and restored in men and women the image of your glory. He has placed them once more in paradise and opened to them the gate of life eternal. And so, in the joy of this Passover, earth and heaven resound with gladness, while angels and archangels and the powers of all creation sing for ever the hymn of your glory.

The Choir sings:

Sanctus, sanctus, sanctus, Holy, holy, holy, Lord, Dominus Deus Sabaoth. God of power and might, Pleni sunt coeli, et terra heaven and earth are full of gloria tua. your glory, Hosanna in excelsis. Hosanna in the highest. Benedictus qui venit Blessed is he who comes in nomine Domini. in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in excelsis. Hosanna in the highest.

The president continues:

Lord, you are holy indeed, the source of all holiness; grant that by the power of your Holy Spirit, and according to your holy will, these gifts of bread and wine may be to us the body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ; who, in the same night that he was betrayed, took bread and gave you thanks; he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take, eat; this is my body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of me.

In the same way, after supper he took the cup and gave you thanks; he gave it to them, saying: 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. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.

Great is the mystery of faith: Christ has died: Christ is risen: Christ will come again.

And so, Father, calling to mind his death on the cross, his perfect sacrifice made once for the sins of the whole world; rejoicing in his mighty resurrection and glorious ascension, and looking for his coming in glory, we celebrate this memorial of our redemption.

As we offer you this our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving, we bring before you this bread and this cup and we thank you for counting us worthy to stand in your presence and serve you. Send the Holy Spirit on your people and gather into one in your kingdom all who share this one bread and one cup, so that we, in the company the Blessed Virgin Mary, St Peter and all the saints, may praise and glorify you for ever, through Jesus Christ our Lord; by whom, and with whom, and in whom, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all honour and glory be yours, almighty Father, for ever and ever. Amen.

The Lord’s Prayer

Let us pray with confidence in the words our Saviour has taught us.

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, the power and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. Breaking of the Bread

The president breaks the consecrated bread

Jesus says, I am the bread of life, whoever eats this bread will live for ever. Lord, our hearts hunger for you; give us this bread always. Giving of Communion

Alleluia! Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us. Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia!

The congregation sits and is invited to receive Holy Communion. The president will come to your seat. Alternatively you may ask the priest for a blessing. Please hold up this book to indicate that you wish to receive a blessing.

Gluten Free hosts are available—please hold up a piece of paper saying ’Gluten Free’. No words of distribution will be said and you are asked not to speak.

During the distribution of Holy Communion, the Choir sings

Agnus Dei

Agnus Dei, Lamb of God qui tollis peccata mundi, you take away the sin of the world, miserere nobis. have mercy on us.

Agnus Dei, Lamb of God qui tollis peccata mundi, you take away the sin of the world, miserere nobis. have mercy on us.

Agnus Dei, Lamb of God qui tollis peccata mundi, you take away the sin of the world, dona nobis pacem. grant us peace.

Ubi caritas et amor, deus ibi est. Congregavit nos in unum Christi amor. Exsultemus et in ipso jucundemur. Timeamus et amemus deum vivum. Et ex corde diligamus nos sincero.

Where charity and love are found, there is God. The love of Christ hath gathered us together in one. Let us rejoice and be glad in him. Let us fear and love the living God. And let us love him with a sincere heart. Where charity and love are found, there is God. Text: Graduale Triplex Music: David Briggs (b1962)

Prayers after Communion The congregation stands

Let us pray.

God our Father, whose Son Jesus Christ gives the water of eternal life: may we thirst for you, the spring of life and source of goodness, through him who is alive and reigns, now and for ever. Amen.

Almighty God, we thank you for feeding us with the body and blood of your Son Jesus Christ. Through him we offer you our souls and bodies to be a living sacrifice. Send us out in the power of your Spirit to live and work to your praise and glory Amen.

Notices are given.

The Dismissal The Blessing The God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the eternal covenant, make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is well-pleasing in his sight; and the assurance of sins forgiven; and the blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you and remain with you always. Amen.

Go in the peace of Christ, Alleluia, Alleluia! Thanks be to God, Alleluia, Alleluia! Organ Voluntary

Praeludium in F BuxWV 156, Dietrich Buxtehude (1636-1707)

Please wait in your seat until directed to leave.

Notices

Public worship and choral services The regular service schedule is:

Sundays 0800 Holy Communion Book of Common Prayer: congregation & live-stream 0900 Morning Prayer: Zoom 1000 Choral Eucharist: congregation & livestream (booking essential) 1600 Choral Evensong: congregation &Livestream (booking essential) 1800 Sundays@6: congregation

Tickets for Sunday services are available from 1600 on Tuesdays via the Cathedral Website or the Cathedral Office.

Midweek: 0900 Morning Prayer: Zoom 1700 Evening prayer: Zoom, Wednesday and Saturday 1730 Choral Evensong: congregation Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

Wednesday: 1315: The Eucharist

Readings next Sunday (16 May; 1000 Choral Eucharist) Acts 1:15-17, 21-end; John 17:6-19

Preachers next Sunday 16 May: (The Sixth Sunday of Easter) 0800: The Ven David Gunn-Johnson - Priest Vicar 1000: The Revd Preb Julian Ould - Priest Vicar 1600: The Revd Canon Mike Williams - Canon Treasurer 1800: The Revd Phil Wales - Assistant Curate

Those who are sick or in need: Rosemary Joy, Jane Jones, Cilla Dainty, Katherine, Paul Nash, Nigel, David Risdon, Richard Northcott, David Moss, David Webster, Sue Williams, Joy, Sue, Dick Smethurst, Keith Mitchell, Maureen Clark, Baby Harry Hudson, Susanna Maetz, Steven, Paul, Katherine Brayne, Graham. The recently bereaved: Rose Tabraham.

Rest in Peace: Roger Reeve, Hedley Ringrose, Ian Tabraham , Rachelle Clark, Keith Brewer, Richard Lloyd. Anniversaries of Death 1 – 8th May Donald Weeks 9 – 15th May Edwin Crowle

Slow Book Group: Being Disciples: Essentials of the Christian Life by Rowan Williams A slow book group is being planned for those who wish to study this little gem of Christian teaching together. Meetings will take place on the third Thursday of each month between 19.00 and 20.30 during May, June and July. Whether you are relatively new to Christian living or seeking refreshment Being Disciples is, in many ways, an ideal book to study together. If you would like to sign up for a place or have any questions please email Rev’d Phil Wales, Distinctive Deacon ([email protected]).

Ascension Day falls on Thursday. Forty days after Easter, it celebrates Jesus risen, ascended to the Father and glorified. It is one of the principal feasts of church’s year and you are encouraged to attend a service on that day. There will be a Sung Eucharist in the Cathedral at 5.30pm, also live-streamed. No booking is necessary.

Today’s introit is by Richard Lloyd, former Organist and Master of Choristers at Hereford Cathedral. Mr Lloyd died last week, so we remember him, those who loved him and the community of Hereford Cathedral in our prayers.

A Dawn Chorus of Messiaen Live from Exeter Cathedral, Monday 24 May 0700. Come to the Cathedral to hear an exclusive, early-morning programme of Olivier Messiaen’s music for the organ inspired by, and seeking to reproduce, bird-song, played by our Acting Assistant Director of Music James McVinnie. If you wish to come, there will be no charge. This concert will also be livestreamed by the London Review of Books as part of its Subject/ Object: The Birds festival