ORDINATIONTHE of Priests Saturday 3 July 2021, 10.30am and 3pm 1 WELCOME THOMAS THE APOSTLE This building was consecrated on 17 May Today the church commemorates 1961 in the presence of Her Majesty Thomas the Apostle, who was amongst the Queen yet it would be another four the group of Jesus’ closest followers. years until finally completed. Since that He is mentioned in all of the Gospels, time we have been a beacon on the but we hear most about him from the hill – seeking to serve our Diocese of Gospel of John. Shortly before the Guildford, the town of Guildford and events in Jerusalem that culminated in the County of Surrey. There are many Jesus’ crucifixion, Thomas encourages memories to inspire us as we look back the other disciples to go with Jesus to with thanksgiving during this Diamond Judea, despite the potential dangers Anniversary Year 2021-2022, and, as we there. On another occasion, when look forward a wide variety of events Thomas was questioning Jesus, Jesus to encourage, inform and inspire us for made the significant claim, ‘I am the the next 60 years. We are Open to God Way, the truth and the life’. As we shall and Open to all and it would be lovely hear in our Gospel reading today - after to welcome you back in these next Jesus’ death and resurrection, having few months. So much is on offer from missed an opportunity to encounter worship to seminars, from concerts to the risen Christ with the rest of the Family Fun Days, from Tea Dance to disciples, Thomas was doubtful that it Gala Dinner, from a Tower Tour to a could have happened. A week later Jesus delve into our extensive Archive. To made another appearance in their midst. find information about What’s On or In joy and awesome wonder Thomas about how to go onto our mailing list exclaimed of Jesus, ’My Lord and my God!’ please check our website. www.guildford-cathedral,org 21 -20 The cover design is taken from the Bishop’s seat (cathedra) in the cathedral depicting 61 the emblem of the descending dove 19 YEARS YOUNG representing the Holy Spirit. 2 THE ORDINATION OF PRIESTS From its earliest days, the Church has set individuals apart for particular ministries. Through prayer and the laying-on of hands by the bishop and presbyters, the Church authorizes and equips new presbyters (priests) to celebrate the sacraments and to act as servants and shepherds to the people of God. Because we recognize that human strength is insufficient the ordination is preceded by prayer that the Holy Spirit will fill the candidates with grace and power to fulfil the ministry to which God has called each one of them. We offer a warm welcome to all who are taking part in this service, especially to the families and friends of the ordinands. Please take time before the service to pray for the ordinands and their families, and for the parishes in which they will serve. 3 THE ORDINANDS 10.30am Philip (Phil) Barlow All Saints, New Haw Diane Davidson Wisley with Pyrford Patrick Davies St Andrew, Oxshot James Ellin St John, Egham Rebecca (Becky) Heath-Taylor St Paul, Dorking Anna Norton St Peter, Chertsey Julie Partridge St Mary, Fetcham Vlada Rakin Walton-on-Thames 3pm Sean Beagley St John, Windlesham Timothy (Tim) Clifford Hill St Nicholas, Cranleigh Susan (Sue) Duplock St Mary, Camberley Kathryn (Kath) Morris St Saviour, Guildford Ben Perkins St Peter, Farnborough 4 THE BISHOP MUSIC One of the tasks of a bishop is to ordain Guildford Cathedral Choir is directed deacons and priests and to preside at by Katherine Dienes-Williams, Organist the Eucharist for the whole church. The and Master of the Choristers. The organ Bishop of Guildford, the Right Reverend will be played by Richard Moore, Sub Andrew Watson, presides and ordains Organist, except for the Voluntary at the priests at this service. The Bishop of end of the afternoon service, which will Dorking, the Right Reverend Jo Bailey be played by Katherine Dienes-Williams. Wells, will assist him, and will ordain the deacons for this diocese tomorrow. The Stag Hill Ensemble will also play during the service. LITURGICAL DEACON The setting of the Eucharist is the Missa Simplex by Katherine Dienes-Williams The liturgical deacon for today’s services (b. 1970). will be the Reverend Beverley Hunt, Priest in Charge of St Michael and All MUSIC BEFORE THE SERVICE Angels, Pirbright and Bishop’s Adviser on BAME Affairs. Prelude and Fugue in G (BWV 541) - Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) Veni Creator (Twelve Chorale Preludes on Gregorian Chant Themes, Op. 8) - Jeanne Demessieux (1921-68) 5 Holy Communion will be brought to the PRACTICAL NOTES congregation in their places. You may If you have been to Guildford Cathedral either sit or stand to receive communion, in the past, you will see that we have and please keep your face mask in place had to make several adjustments to the until after the consecrated bread has way that we do things due to the Covid been put into your hands; no words are pandemic; we appreciate your patience spoken. Those who prefer to receive a and understanding. The practical notes blessing should remain seated with hands below explain some of these differences. in their lap as a sign to the clergy. ORDER OF SERVICE MOBILITY Everyone attending this year’s ordination If you have mobility issues and would services has been asked either to print like Communion brought to you, please off a copy at home, or to bring it on speak to a steward before the service. their phone or tablet. The order of service contains all you need to follow GLUTEN FREE and participate in the service, including If you require a gluten-free wafer please the texts of prayers, readings and hymns. mention this to the stewards in advance of the service, so that they can arrange THE ADMINISTRATION OF this for you. COMMUNION Christians of all traditions who have BABIES AND YOUNG been admitted to Holy Communion CHILDREN in their own churches are welcome to We are delighted to welcome babies receive Communion at this service (and and young children to the service today indeed at all cathedral services). Holy and regret that we are not to be able to Communion is currently offered in one offer a crèche this year, although there kind only ie the consecrated bread; are some specially prepared children’s just the presiding bishop receives the activity bags available from the stewards. consecrated wine. There are baby-changing facilities in the toilets outside Seasons café. Please ask one of our Stewards to direct you if you need them. 6 THANK YOU FOR YOUR ELECTRONIC DEVICES FINANCIAL SUPPORT Please turn the sound to ‘mute’ on We rely heavily on the generous support your electronic devices before the of our congregations, both on-line and service begins. in person. Financial giving is not only essential to fund our work, but is also an PHOTOGRAPHS, VIDEOS expression of our thanksgiving to God. AND RECORDINGS Please do not take photographs, videos We are unable to have a usual or recordings of the service. The ‘collection’ during the service due to the service is being live-streamed from the pandemic, but there are other ways to cathedral, and you will be able to find it donate today: afterwards on the cathedral website, and • Via this link https://www.guildford- watch it again. If it is fine, you will be able cathedral.org/support/congregational- to take photographs of the new priests giving on the South Lawn outside the cathedral • Using our QR code after the service. • Using the contactless donation points on the way out after the service Thank you for your generosity. 7 LEGAL PRELIMINARIES THE DECLARATION OF ASSENT Preface Prior to their retreat the ordinands took the Oath of Allegiance and the Oath The Church of England is part of the One, of Canonical Obedience and made the Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church, Declaration of Assent before the bishop worshipping the one true God, Father, in the following form: Son and Holy Spirit. It professes the faith uniquely revealed in the Holy Scriptures THE OATH OF ALLEGIANCE and set forth in the catholic creeds, I, A B, do swear that I will be faithful which faith the Church is called upon to and bear true allegiance to Her Majesty proclaim afresh in each generation. Led Queen Elizabeth the Second, her heirs by the Holy Spirit, it has borne witness to and successors, according to the law: So Christian truth in its historic formularies, help me God. the Thirty-nine Articles of Religion, The Book of Common Prayer and the THE OATH OF Ordering of Bishops, Priests and Deacons. CANONICAL OBEDIENCE In the declaration you are about to I, A B, do swear by Almighty God that make, will you affirm your loyalty to this I will pay true and canonical obedience inheritance of faith as your inspiration and to the Lord Bishop of Guildford and guidance under God in bringing the grace his successors, in all things lawful and and truth of Christ to this generation and honest: so help me God. making Him known to those in your care? Declaration I, A B, do so affirm, and accordingly declare my belief in the faith which is revealed in the Holy Scriptures and set forth in the catholic creeds and to which the historic formularies of the Church of England bear witness; and in public prayer and administration of the sacraments, I will use only the forms of service which are authorized or allowed by Canon.