ORDER OF CELEBRATION The Fourth of

Welcome! A few important notes on this weekend’s liturgy: + Masks are mandatory. Your mask must cover both your nose and your mouth at all times. + The clergy and readers are permitted to remove their masks, but only when they are speaking. They will wear masks at all other times. + Always observe social distance of at least six feet between family groups, including during the communion and as you leave. Please do not move around the Cathedral. + Some congregational singing is permitted at this time. A 3-layer mask is required for singing. + Thank you! We can all help each other stay safe and comfortable by following these common sense guidelines.

The Introductory Rites PRELUDE Sheep safely graze and pasture Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750) (10:00am & Noon) “Affetuoso-Largo” from Sonata in D Major, op. 5, no. 4 Jean-Baptiste Lœillet de Gant (1688–1720) ENTRANCE Miseridordia Domini: The mercy of the Lord FESTAL SONG The mercy of the Lord Replenishes the world. The heavens above were fashioned by The Lord’s almighty word. You upright in the Lord, Rejoice, let praises ring. Give thanks to Yahweh with the lyre, Make melody and sing. Compose a song to God, Play strings with great finesse. His word is honest, and he works His deeds in uprightness. Let all the earth fear God, Let ev’ryone admire; For when he spoke, the earth was made And stood at his desire. Ps. 33, translated Christoph Tietze

RITE OF SPRINKLING WITH BAPTISMAL WATER Vidi aquam Franz Schubert (1797–1828) , adapted GLORIA Congregational John Lee (1908-1990)

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to peo- ple of good will. We praise you, we bless you, we a- dore you, we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glory. Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almight- y Fa- ther. Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, you take away the sins of the world, have mer- cy on us; you take away the sins of the world, re- ceive our prayer; You are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mer- cy on us. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High Je- sus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father, A - - - men. COLLECT (OPENING PRAYER) The Liturgy of the Word FIRST READING Acts 4:8-12

RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 118 Michel Guimont (b. 1952)

SECOND READING I John 3:1-2

ALLELUIA chant, O filii et filiæ

GOSPEL John 10:11-18 HOMILY Father Michael G. Ryan PROFESSION OF FAITH I believe in one God, the Father almighty, and rose again on the third day maker of heaven and earth, in accordance with the Scriptures. of all things visible and invisible. He ascended into heaven I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. the Only Begotten Son of God, He will come again in glory born of the Father before all ages. to judge the living and the dead God from God, Light from Light, and his kingdom will have no end. true God from true God, begotten, not made, I believe in the Holy Spirit, consubstantial with the Father; the Lord, the giver of life, through him all things were made. who proceeds from the Father and the Son, For us men and for our salvation who with the Father and the Son he came down from heaven, is adored and glorified, [ALL BOW] who has spoken through the prophets. and by the Holy Spirit I believe in one, holy, was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, catholic and apostolic Church. and became man. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins [ALL STAND UPRIGHT] and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, and the life of the world to come. Amen. he suffered death and was buried, The Liturgy of the Eucharist PREPARATION OF THE ALTAR AND THE OFFERINGS (10:00 & Noon) The strife is o’er The strife is o’er, the battle done; Now is the Victor’s triumph won: Melchior Vulpius (1570–1615) O let the song of praise be sung, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah! Death’s mightiest powers have done their worst, and Jesus hath His foes dispersed: Let shouts of praise and joy out burst. Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah! Finita iam sung prælia, Latin, 12th-century, trans. Francis Pott (1832-1909) SANCTUS German Mass Schubert, adapt. Proulx

MEMORIAL ACCLAMATION Schubert, adapt. Proulx

AMEN Schubert, adapt. Proulx

LORD’S PRAYER AGNUS DEI Schubert

Please kneel following the Lamb of God and remain kneeling until it is time for your row to go forward for Holy Communion. Distribution of Holy Communion + Communion is given only in the hand. + Maintain six feet of separation between household groups as you come forward. + Wear your mask. Hold your hands out as flat as possible so that the minister can easily put the host on your open palm without touching your hand. + After receiving Holy Communion, lower your mask with one hand, put the host in your mouth, and then put your mask back on.

COMMUNION Ego sum pastor bonus I am the good shepherd, alleluia; Mode II I know my sheep and my own know me, alleluia, alleluia.

(10:00 & Noon) Psalm 23: The Lord is my shepherd The Lord is my shepherd; therefore can I lack nothing. John Rutter (b.1945) He shall feed me in a green pasture, and lead me forth beside the waters of comfort. He shall convert my soul and bring me forth in the paths of righteousness, for his Name’s sake. BLESSING AND DISMISSAL

PROCESSION Fugue in B Major, op. 7, no. 1 Marcel Dupré (1886–1971) (10:00am & Noon) “Allemanda-Vivace” from Sonata In D Major, op. 5, no. 4 Jean Baptiste Lœillet de Gant

PROCESSIONAL ICON OF THE RESURRECTION (CHRIST AND ST. THOMAS) by Cathedral Iconographer Joan Brand-Landkamer. ACKNOWLEDG- MENTS: Psalm Response by Robert LeBlanc; Gloria and Eucharistic acclamations from A German Mass by Schubert, adapted by Richard Proulx, copyright © 1986, 2010 by GIA Publications, Chicago, IL. Reprinted under OneLicense.net #A706828. All rights reserved.