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Evensong Thursday 5 July 2018 5:15 p.m. Evensong Thursday in the Sixth Week after Pentecost • 5 July 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 this form, it was created by Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury in the 16th century, as part of the simplification of services within the newly-reformed Church of England. The Episcopal Church, as part of the worldwide Anglican Communion, 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 Pavane and Galliard Orlando Gibbons The people stand as the procession enters. The Invitatory and Psalter Opening Sentence Said by the officiant. Preces John Rutter Officiant O Lord, open thou our lips. Choir 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. Hymn 583 Sung by all, standing. Morning Song
text: Walter Russell Bowie (1882-1969), alt.; music: melody att. Elkanah Kelsay Dare (1782-1826); harm. Thomas Foster (b. 1938)
1 Psalm 47 Sung by the choir, the people sit. Henry Smart (BCP, p. 650) The Lessons Romans 13:1-10 The Magnificat The people stand. David McK. Williams Evening Service in A minor Choir My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. For he hath regarded the lowliness of his handmaiden. For behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. For he that is mighty hath magnified me, and holy is his Name. And his mercy is on them that fear him throughout all generations. He hath showed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. He hath put down the mighty from their seat, and hath exalted the humble and meek. He hath filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he hath sent empty away. He remembering his mercy hath holpen his servant Israel, as he promised to our forefathers, Abraham and his seed for ever. 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. Amen. – Luke 1: 45–55 Mark 12:13-17 The people sit. The Nunc Dimittis The people stand. Williams Choir Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word; For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, which thou hast prepared before the face 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: as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. – Luke 2: 29–32 Homily The people sit.
The Apostles’ Creed The people stand. Sung by all on a monotone. All I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried. 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 Sung by the officiant and choir. Rutter 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 Sung on a monotone. All 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 Suffrages Rutter 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 Collects Sung by the officiant. Anthem The people sit. Maurice Besly Choir The night is come, like to the day, depart not Thou, great God, away. Let not my sins, black as the night, eclipse the luster of Thy light. Keep still in my Horizon; for to me the Sun makes not the day, but Thee. While I do rest, my soul advance; make my sleep a holy trance; that I may, my rest being wrought, awake into some holy thought; and with as active vigour runmy course as doth the nimble sun. And thus assured, behold I lie securely, or to awake or die, these are my drowsie days; in vain I do now wake to sleep again: O come that hour, when I shall never sleep again, but wake for ever. — Sir Thomas Browne 3 Closing Prayers The people may kneel. Hymn 24 Sung by all, standing. An offering is received. St. Clement
text: John Ellerton (1826-1893); music: Clement Cottevill Scholefield (1839-1904)
Voluntary Chorale prelude: We all believe in one God Samuel Scheidt
4 The Readings
Romans 13:1-10 the law. The commandments, ‘You shall not et every person be subject to the commit adultery; You shall not murder; You governing authorities; for there is no shall not steal; You shall not covet’; and any Lauthority except from God, and those other commandment, are summed up in authorities that exist have been instituted this word, ‘Love your neighbour as yourself.’ by God. Therefore whoever resists authority Love does no wrong to a neighbour; resists what God has appointed, and those therefore, love is the fulfilling of the law. who resist will incur judgement. For rulers Mark 12:13-17 are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Do you wish to have no fear of the hen they sent to him some Pharisees authority? Then do what is good, and you and some Herodians to trap him in will receive its approval; for it is God’s whatT he said. And they came and said to servant for your good. But if you do what him, ‘Teacher, we know that you are sincere, is wrong, you should be afraid, for the and show deference to no one; for you do authority does not bear the sword in vain! not regard people with partiality, but teach It is the servant of God to execute wrath the way of God in accordance with truth. on the wrongdoer. Therefore one must be Is it lawful to pay taxes to the emperor, or subject, not only because of wrath but also not? Should we pay them, or should we because of conscience. For the same reason not?’ But knowing their hypocrisy, he said you also pay taxes, for the authorities are to them, ‘Why are you putting me to the God’s servants, busy with this very thing. test? Bring me a denarius and let me see Pay to all what is due to them—taxes to it.’ And they brought one. Then he said to whom taxes are due, revenue to whom them, ‘Whose head is this, and whose title?’ revenue is due, respect to whom respect is They answered, ‘The emperor’s.’ Jesus said due, honour to whom honour is due. Owe to them, ‘Give to the emperor the things no one anything, except to love one another; that are the emperor’s, and to God the for the one who loves another has fulfilled things that are God’s.’ And they were utterly amazed at him.
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Serving the Assembly Officiant The Very Rev. Dr. Alan Jones, Dean Emeritus Homilist The Rev. Canon Sally Bingham, Assisting Clergy Prayers The Rev. Mary Carter Greene, Director of Children, Youth and Family Ministry Musicians The Men of the Cathedral Choir Christopher Keady, Assistant Director of Music David Hatt, Organist
Copyrights: ‘O holy city, seen of John’ (Hymn EH1982-583): words: Walter Russell Bowie; music: Elkanah Kelsay Dare; ‘The day Thou gavest’ (Hymn EH1982-024): (public domain); Hymns and Service Music reprinted under OneLicense.net #A-709351, All Rights Reserved 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
5 the year of truth music, arts, ideas
Chorale Workshop Series with Holcombe Waller Tuesday, July 3 and Thursday, July 5 • 6 p.m. Yerba Buena Center for the Arts In November, the cathedral is partnering with Yerba Buena Center for the Arts to present Requiem Mass: A Queer Divine Rite. Singers of all abilities are invited to attend a series of chorale workshops continuing through September. The workshops in September take place at the cathedral. Singers are encouraged to participate in November performances of the Requiem. Register at gracecathedral.org/chorale.
Water Front by Sukey Bryan The Year of Truth: The Truth About Others Cathedral Online or by the St. Francis Statue Our 2018 Artist in Residence Sukey Bryan What’s your truth? This year our theme is truth. For the marks National Ocean Month with a series of Pentecost season, our focus is the truth about each five panels that will hang in the north transept in celebration other. You can write your truth in our Truth Book, located of the power and beauty of tidal forces. Bryan’s work centers in the cathedral by the St. Francis Statue, or see other on nature and the reality of climate change to give us a new ways to share your truth at gracecathedral.org/truth. understanding of our relationship to nature. Learn more about our Artist in Residence at gracecathedral.org/air. community volunteer Carillon Documentary Screening and Recital Foster Fun Day at Bayview Mission Sunday, July 8 • 1 p.m. • Chapter Room Saturday, July 14 • 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. • 1547 Jerrold Ave After coffee hour, enjoy a beautiful documentary about our Grab some friends and help put together bells, produced by congregation members Alex and John special supply bags for eighteen foster Dickerman, followed by a carillon recital. Contact Charlotte parents in Bayview-Hunters Point. We’ll enjoy lunch together Gaylord at . [email protected] after the program. Email . [email protected] Civil Discourse Cook and Serve Dinner with Grace Sundays, July 8, 15, 22, 29 • 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 10 • 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. • Cathedral Gresham Hall Wednesday, July 11 • 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. • The Mentone Hotel Take part in an explorations of Civil Discourse to Help cook, serve and share in a healthy, hearty inspire respectful discussions on politics, policy meal at one of two Episcopal Community Services housing and legislation, as we prepare for fall’s midterm elections. centers. Sign up to volunteer at gracecathedral.org/dwg.
Donate to Bee Busy Summer Camp spiritual life Monday, July 23 - Friday, July 27
Candlelight Labyrinth Walk Give children from Bayview-Hunters Point a fun, Friday, July 13 • 6 p.m. • Indoor Labyrinth educational and free summer camp. Donate $50 to cover camp expenses for one child. Checks may be Walk the labyrinth surrounded by candlelight made out to “Bayview Mission,” Attn: Rev. Cn. Nina Pickerrell. and music, praying for peace in our hearts Learn more at gracecathedral.org/bayview. and peace in the world. Gun Buyback Rugby Evensong Saturday, August 4 • 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. • 1547 Jerrold Ave Thursday, July 19 • 5:15 p.m. • Cathedral Grace Cathedral is celebrating the World End gun violence and be the solution at Rugby Sevens, held in San Francisco this Bayview Mission — we are buying guns for year, with a special Evensong. Come be a part of the joy $100 and assault weapons for $200. We will pay in cash, no of this international competition and welcome its athletes, questions asked. Afterward, join us for a fun community event organizers and fans to San Francisco with music and prayers. complete with bouncy castle, water games, food and music.
Education for Ministry Summer Series Volunteer With Us Thursday, July 19 through Thursday, August 23 From Jail Ministry to Garden Guild, you can help 6:30 p.m. • 2nd Floor Conference Room the cathedral be a house of prayer for all and Read and discuss Ken Stone’s Reading do good work throughout the city. Learn about the Hebrew Bible with Animal Studies. This serves as an volunteer opportunities at gracecathedral.org/volunteer. introduction to Education for Ministry in the fall. Contact Roberta Sautter at [email protected]. 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. Evening Eucharist 6 p.m.
Monday – Friday Morning Prayer 9 a.m. Holy Eucharist 12:10 p.m. Evening Prayer 5:15 p.m.
Tuesdays Yoga 6:15 p.m.
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