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Evensong 25 January 2018 5:15 p.m. Conversion of St. • Thursday 25 January 2018 • 5:15 pm Welcome to Grace Cathedral. Choral Evensong marks the end of the working day and prepares for the approaching night. The roots of this service come out of ancient monastic traditions of Christian prayer. , in the 16th century, created this form as part of the simplification of services within the newly-reformed of England. The Episcopal Church, as part of the worldwide , has inherited this pattern of evening prayer. In this service we are invited to reflect on the business of the past day, to pray for the world and for ourselves, and to commend all into God’s hands as words of Holy Scripture are said and sung. The beauty of the music is offered to help us set our lives in the light of eternity; the same light which dwelt among us in Jesus, and which now illuminates us by the Spirit. May this service be a blessing to you.

Voluntary  Chorale The people stand as the procession enters. The and Opening Sentence Officiant O Lord, open our lips. And our mouth shall shew forth thy praise. O God, make speed to save us. O Lord, make haste to help us. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. A men. Praise ye the Lord. The Lord’s name be praised. 256 Sung by all. Cornish

text: Gracia Grindel (b.1943), alt.; music: M. Lee Suitor (b. 1942)

1 , 135 Sung by the choir. The people sit. chant: mode 1, 7 (BCP, p. 787) Sung by the choir, the people sit. The Lessons (BCP, p. 675) Daniel 2:1-23 The Readings The The people stand. Randal Giles Ecclesiasticus 39:1-10 Magnificat and The Magnificat The people stand. William Mathias Choir My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, my spirit rejoices in God my Savior; Magnificat and nunc dimittisJesus College for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant From this day all generations Choir My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my will call me blessed: the Almighty has done great things for me, and holy is his Saviour. For he hath regarded the lowliness of his handmaiden. For behold, Name. He has mercy on those who fear him in every generation. He has shown from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. For he that is mighty the strength of his arm, he has scattered the proud in their conceit. He has cast hath magnified me, and holy is his Name. And his mercy is on them that fear down the mighty from their thrones, and has lifted up the lowly. He has filled him throughout all generations. He hath showed strength with his arm; he the hungry with good things, and the rich he has sent away empty. He has come hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. He hath put down to the help of his servant Israel, for he has remembered his promise of mercy, the mighty from their seat, and hath exalted the humble and meek. He hath The promise he made to our fathers, to Abraham and his children for ever. Glory filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he hath sent empty away. He to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, remembering his mercy hath holpen his servant Israel, as he promised to our is now, and will be for ever. Amen. – Luke 1:45–55 forefathers, Abraham and his seed for ever. Glory be to the Father, and to the The people sit. Son, and to the Holy Ghost: as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall Luke 10:1-20 – Luke 1: 45–55 The people stand. Giles be, world without end. Amen. The Nunc Dimittis The people sit. Choir Lord, you now have set your servant free to go in peace as you have promised; Acts 9:1-22 For these eyes of mine have seen the Savior, whom you have prepared for all The Nunc Dimittis The people stand. Mathias the world to see: A Light to enlighten the nations, and the glory of your people Choir Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word; For Israel. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in mine eyes have seen thy salvation, which thou hast prepared before the face the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. – Luke 2:29–32 of all people, To be a light to lighten the Gentiles, and to be the glory of thy people Israel. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost:

Sung on a monotone. as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. The Apostles’ Creed – Luke 2: 29–32 All I believe in God, the Father almighty, Homily The people sit. The Rev. Jude Harmon maker of heaven and earth; He ascended into heaven, Director of Innovative Ministries And in Jesus and sitteth on the right hand of The Apostles’ Creed Sung by all on a monotone, standing. his only Son our Lord; God the Father almighty. All who was conceived From thence he shall come to judge I believe in God, the Father almighty, by the Holy Ghost, the quick and the dead. maker of heaven and earth; born of the Virgin Mary, I believe in the Holy Ghost, And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; suffered under Pontius Pilate, the holy Church, who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, was crucified, dead, and buried. the communion of saints, born of the Virgin Mary, He descended into hell. the forgiveness of sins, suffered under Pontius Pilate, The third day the resurrection of the body, was crucified, dead, and buried. he rose again from the dead. and the life everlasting. Amen. He descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father almighty. From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. 2 The Prayers Howells Officiant The Lord be with you. Choir And with thy spirit. Let us pray. The people may kneel. Lord have mercy upon us. Christ have mercy upon us. Lord have mercy upon us. The Lord’s Prayer Howells Choir 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. Amen. The Suffrages Howells Officiant O Lord, show thy mercy upon us. Choir And grant us thy salvation. O Lord, save this land. And mercifully hear us when we call upon thee. Endue thy ministers with righteousness. And make thy chosen people joyful. O Lord, save thy people. And bless thine inheritance. Give peace in our time, O Lord. Because there is none other that fighteth for us, but only thou, O God. O God, make clean our hearts within us. And take not thy Holy Spirit from us. The Sung by officiant. Egil Hovland Choir And on that day a great persecution arose against the church in Jerusalem; and they were all scattered throughout the region of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles. Devout men buried Stephen and made great lamentation over him. But Saul laid waste the church, and entering house after house, he dragged off men and women and committed them to prison. (Saul breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord.) Now those who were scattered went about preaching the word. Unclean spirits came out of many who were possessed, crying with a loud voice; and many who were paralyzed or lame were healed. He went to the high and asked him for letters to the synagogues at Damascus. So that if any be found belonging to The Way, men or women, he might bring them bound in chains back to Jerusalem. Now as he 3 journeyed he approached Damascus, and suddenly a light from heaven flashed about him. And he fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to him: Saul, why do you persecute me? – Acts 8:1-4, 7, 9; Acts 9:1-4

Closing Prayers The people may kneel. Sung by all, standing as an offering is received. Munich Hymn 255

text: John Ellerton (1826-1893), alt.; music: melody from Neu-vermehrtes und zu Ubung Christl. Gottdeligkeit Eingerichtetes Meiningisches Gesangbuch, 1693; adapt. and harm. Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)

Voluntary  Jubliate Mathias ❖ ❖ ❖

Serving the Assembly Officiant The Very Rev. Dr. Malcom Clemens Young, Dean Homilist The Rev. Jude Harmon, Director of Innovative Ministries Prayers The Rev. Dr. Ellen Clark-King, Executive Pastor and Canon for Social Justice Musicians The Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys Benjamin Bachmann, The Diana Dollar Knowles Canon Director of Music Christopher Keady, Assistant Director of Music

Copyrights: ''A light from heaven' (Hymn EH1982-256): words: © 1980, Gracia Grindal; music: © 1984, M. Lee Suitor; 'We sing the glorious' (Hymn EH1982-255): (public domain); and Service Music reprinted under OneLicense.net #A-709351, All Rights Reserved; Used with permission; Licensing license number 611612 Readings taken from The New Revised Standard Version of the Bible © 1989 by The Division of Christian Education of The National Council of Churches of Christ in the U.S.A., used by permission.

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Ecclesiasticus 39:1-10 got up from the ground, and though his eyes e seeks out the wisdom of all the were open, he could see nothing; so they ancients, and is concerned with led him by the hand and brought him into prophecies;H he preserves the sayings of the Damascus. For three days he was without famous and penetrates the subtleties of sight, and neither ate nor drank. Now there parables; he seeks out the hidden meanings was a disciple in Damascus named Ananias. of proverbs and is at home with the The Lord said to him in a vision, ‘Ananias.’ obscurities of parables. He serves among the He answered, ‘Here I am, Lord.’ The Lord great and appears before rulers; he travels in said to him, ‘Get up and go to the street foreign lands and learns what is good and called Straight, and at the house of Judas evil in the human lot. He sets his heart on look for a man of Tarsus named Saul. At this rising early to seek the Lord who made him, moment he is praying, and he has seen in a and to petition the Most High; he opens vision a man named Ananias come in and his mouth in prayer and asks pardon for his lay his hands on him so that he might regain sins. If the great Lord is willing, he will be his sight.’ But Ananias answered, ‘Lord, filled with the spirit of understanding; he I have heard from many about this man, will pour forth words of wisdom of his own how much evil he has done to your saints in and give thanks to the Lord in prayer. The Jerusalem; and here he has authority from Lord will direct his counsel and knowledge, the chief to bind all who invoke your as he meditates on his mysteries. He will name.’ But the Lord said to him, ‘Go, for show the wisdom of what he has learned, and he is an instrument whom I have chosen to will glory in the law of the Lord’s covenant. bring my name before Gentiles and kings Many will praise his understanding; it will and before the people of Israel; I myself will never be blotted out. His memory will not show him how much he must suffer for the disappear, and his name will live through sake of my name.’ So Ananias went and all generations. Nations will speak of his entered the house. He laid his hands on Saul wisdom, and the congregation will proclaim and said, ‘Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who his praise. appeared to you on your way here, has sent Acts 9:1-22 me so that you may regain your sight and be aul, still breathing threats and murder filled with the Holy Spirit.’ And immediately against the disciples of the Lord, went something like scales fell from his eyes, and toS the high priest and asked him for letters his sight was restored. Then he got up and to the synagogues at Damascus, so that if he was baptized, and after taking some food, found any who belonged to the Way, men he regained his strength. For several days or women, he might bring them bound to he was with the disciples in Damascus, and Jerusalem. Now as he was going along and immediately he began to proclaim Jesus in approaching Damascus, suddenly a light the synagogues, saying, ‘He is the Son of from heaven flashed around him. He fell to God.’ All who heard him were amazed and the ground and heard a voice saying to him, said, ‘Is not this the man who made havoc ‘Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?’ He in Jerusalem among those who invoked this asked, ‘Who are you, Lord?’ The reply came, name? And has he not come here for the ‘I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. But purpose of bringing them bound before the get up and enter the city, and you will be chief priests?’ Saul became increasingly more told what you are to do.’ The men who were powerful and confounded the Jews who lived travelling with him stood speechless because in Damascus by proving that Jesus was the they heard the voice but saw no one. Saul Messiah. 5 stewardship 2018 all you need is love

Carnivale 2018 Tuesday, February 13 • 6:30 p.m. • Cathedral It is a blessing to reflect on our growing congregation Celebrate love at Carnivale: A Gala Inside and the support it provides to the cathedral. As Grace Cathedral, this year just before of today, we have reached 79% or our goal of 500 Valentine’s Day. Revel in the beauty of the pledging members and 96% of our goal to raise $1 cathedral and enjoy a cocktail reception, seated dinner, million to support cathedral life. Help us reach our goal live auction and performance by San Francisco songstress by using the pledge cards in the pews, by the St. Francis Paula West — all benefitting Grace Cathedral’s mission of statue or online at at gracecathedral.org/pledge. compassion, inclusivity, creativity and learning. Buy tickets, a table or make a donation at gracecathedral.org/carnivale. music, arts, ideas Bid online for special items and experiences before “Gift to the City” Organ Recital Carnivale even begins. Don’t miss the Online Auction, Series — Jonathan Ryan featuring community-donated items from ballet tickets to Sunday, January 28 • 4 p.m. • Cathedral dinner at Michelin-star restaurants to a year’s supply of ice Jonathan Ryan is Grace Cathedral’s 2018 cream, starting February 5. special guest recitalist, co-sponsored by the SF branch of the American Guild of Organists. There will be king & faith series an American Guild of Organists reception to follow in the Chapter House Dining Room at 5 p.m. The Urgency of Now Sunday, January 21 and Sunday, January 28 • 4 p.m. Gresham Hall spacious grace This series is presented in partnership Spacious Grace is the annual free-form arts in the with The Northern California Dr. Martin cathedral when we remove the pews and invoke the muse, Luther King, Jr. Community Foundation with the goal of taking place on January 29 through February 11. See more engaging the wider scholarly, theological, clerical and lay upcoming events at : gracecathedral.org/spaciousgrace communities in contemporary contemplation of Dr. King, The Sound Healing Symphony his message and his work. Monday, January 29 • 7:30 p.m. • Cathedral spiritual life San Francisco Sound Meditation presents a healing convergence of meditative First Light: Jesus & the Kingdom of musicians on a variety of ancient God instruments. Tickets at . soundmeditationsf.com Tuesdays, January 23 through April 10 Quiet Morning (no meeting on February 13 and March 27) • 6 p.m. Chapter Room Saturday, February 3 • 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. • Cathedral Explore and challenge your understanding Come and rest in the quiet of Grace as we of the life and death of Jesus. Led by the Rev. Mark E. seek the light of . Our morning Stanger, Canon for Formation. RSVP to Carol James at will include times of silence, meditation and [email protected]. prayer in the beautiful spaciousness of the cathedral. New 4:30 Book Study The Forum with K.T. Nelson Sunday, February 4 • 4:30 p.m. • Wilsey A Sunday, February 4 • 9:30 a.m. • Cathedral Read and discuss Forgiven and Forgiving Groundbreaking ODC/Dance Company’s co- by William Countryman to understand Artistic Director will discuss the premiere of how forgiveness as a way of life is her new work at Grace Cathedral, inspired possible and how it is foundational to our religion. Please by her walk on the Camino de Santiago in Spain. read through page 37 for the first week’s class.

community Becoming a Christian at Grace Cathedral Senior Community Day Sundays, February 11 through April 8 (no meeting on April 1) • 9 - 10:30 a.m. • Chapter Room Thursday, January 25 • 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. • Chapter House Dining Room Our Ancient Faith/Our New Life in Christ Enjoy breakfast, Bible study, speaker is an introduction to the basics of a way of life that is presentation, Holy and catered spiritual, practical, reasonable, mystical and in service to the luncheon. We conclude our day with the sharing of senior community and world. Open to all for deeper understanding grocery care bags. or as preparation for adult baptism. RSVP to Carol James at [email protected]. Women in Community Saturday, January 27 • 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. 50+ Anniversary Evensong Private Residence Sunday, February 11 • 2 p.m. • Cathedral Join women of the cathedral community Couples who have been married or partnered for refreshments and conversation in for 50 years or more are invited celebrate at a casual, supportive setting. For information, email this festal Evensong sung by the Cathedral [email protected]. Camerata. See the schedule at gracecathedral.org/50plus. cathedral worship Sundays Nursery 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Eucharist 8:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Choral Eucharist 11 a.m. Evensong 3 p.m. Evening Eucharist 6 p.m.

Monday – Friday Morning Prayer 9 a.m. Holy Eucharist 12:10 p.m. Evening Prayer 5:15 p.m.

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Cathedral Clergy and Program Staff The Rt. Rev. Marc Handley Andrus, , Diocese of California • [email protected] • (415) 673-0606 The Very Rev. Dr. Malcolm Clemens Young, Dean • [email protected] • (415) 749-6321 The Rev. Dr. Ellen Clark-King, Executive Pastor, Canon for Social Justice • [email protected] • (415) 749-6319 The Rev. Mark E. Stanger, Canon for Formation • [email protected] • (415) 374-0869 The Rev. Mary Carter Greene, Director of Children, Youth and Family Ministry • [email protected] • (415) 749-6369 The Rev. Jude Harmon, Director of Innovative Ministries • [email protected] • (415) 749-6314 The Rev. Canon Nina Pickerrell, Cathedral • [email protected] • (415) 749-6391 Benjamin Bachmann, Diana Dollar Knowles Canon Director of Music • [email protected] • (415) 749-6334 Jeffrey Hookom, Canon Precentor • [email protected] • (415) 749-6393 The Very Rev. Dr. Alan Jones, Dean Emeritus Regarding the Cathedral Congregation • [email protected] General Information • (415) 749-6300 • [email protected] • gracecathedral.org 1100 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94108

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