CATHEDRAL EUCHARIST
President The Revd Canon Karen Rooms Canon Missioner
Deacon The Very Revd David Monteith Dean of Leicester
Preacher The Revd Canon Paul Rattigan Canon Chancellor and Diocesan Director of Ordinands
10.30am Sunday 11 July 2021 The Sixth Sunday after Trinity The Organist is David Cowen. The music is sung by the Senior Girls and Songmen of the Cathedral Choir. The Mass setting is Mass in G by Franz Schubert (1797–1828).
THE GATHERING
All stand as the Ministers enter and the Choir sings
1. The church’s one foundation 3. ’Mid toil and tribulation, is Jesus Christ her Lord; and tumult of her war, she is his new creation, she waits the consummation by water and the word: of peace for evermore; from heaven he came and sought her till with the vision glorious to be his holy Bride; her longing eyes are blest, with his own blood he bought her, and the great church victorious and for her life he died. shall be the church at rest.
2. Elect from every nation, 4. Yet she on earth hath union yet one o’er all the earth, with God the Three in One, her charter of salvation, and mystic sweet communion one Lord, one faith, one birth; with those whose rest is won: one holy name she blesses, O happy ones and holy! partakes one holy food, Lord, give us grace that we, and to one hope she presses, like them, the meek and lowly, with every grace endued. on high may dwell with Thee.
AURELIA (AM506) Samuel John Stone (1832–1900) Samuel Sebastian Wesley (1810–1876)
The President leads
The Greeting
Welcome in the name of Christ. God’s grace, mercy and peace be with you and also with you.
This is the day that the Lord has made. Together let us rejoice and be glad in it. cf Psalm 118.24
The President adds words of welcome and introduction. 2 All remain standing. The Deacon leads
The Prayers of Penitence
St Paul says ‘Be imitators of God; love as Christ loved; do not grieve the Holy Spirit; put away all anger and bitterness, all slander and malice.’ So let us confess our sins to God, who forgives us in Christ. cf Ephesians 4.30–5.1
Silence is kept.
Almighty God, our heavenly Father, we have sinned against you, through our own fault, in thought and word and deed, and in what we have left undone. We are heartily sorry, and repent of all our sins. For your Son our Lord Jesus Christ’s sake, forgive us all that is past; and grant that we may serve you in newness of life to the glory of your name. Amen.
The President pronounces
The Absolution
May almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you your sins, and bring you to everlasting life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
3 All remain standing. The Choir sings
Gloria in excelsis
Gloria in excelsis Deo, et in terra pax Glory be to God on high, and in earth peace, hominibus bonae voluntatis. goodwill toward 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, Jesu Christe: O Lord, the only-begotten Son Jesu Christ: Domine Deus, Agnus Dei, Filius Patris, O Lord God, Lamb of God, 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 world, suscipe deprecationem nostrum. receive our prayer. Quoniam tu solus sanctus, For thou only art holy; quoniam tu solus altissimus, thou only art the most high, quoniam tu solus Dominus, thou only art the Lord; cum Sancto Spiritu: with the Holy Ghost, in gloria Dei Patris. in the glory of God the Father. Amen. Amen.
The President leads
The Collect
Let us pray.
Merciful God, you have prepared for those who love you such good things as pass our understanding: pour into our hearts such love toward you that we, loving you in all things and above all things, may obtain your promises, which exceed all that we can desire; 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. 4 THE LITURGY OF THE WORD
All sit for
The First Reading Ephesians 1.3–14 Read by Millie
A reading from the Letter to the Ephesians.
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, just as he chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless before him in love. He destined us for adoption as his children through Jesus Christ, according to the good pleasure of his will, to the praise of his glorious grace that he freely bestowed on us in the Beloved. In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace that he lavished on us. With all wisdom and insight he has made known to us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure that he set forth in Christ, as a plan for the fullness of time, to gather up all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth. In Christ we have also obtained an inheritance, having been destined according to the purpose of him who accomplishes all things according to his counsel and will, so that we, who were the first to set our hope on Christ, might live for the praise of his glory. In him you also, when you had heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and had believed in him, were marked with the seal of the promised Holy Spirit; this is the pledge of our inheritance toward redemption as God’s own people, to the praise of his glory.
Hear the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
5 All stand. The Choir sings
The Gospel Acclamation Incantations (from The Celtic Mass)
‘S Tusa an dámh, ‘s Tusa an éan, You are the stag, You are the bird, ‘s Tusa an t-iasc, aililú. You are the fish, alleluia. ‘S Tusa an ghaoth, ‘s Tusa an fuacht, You are the wind, You are the cold, ‘s Tusa an mhuir, aililú. You are the sea, alleluia. ‘S Tusa an ghrian, ‘s Tusa an réalt, You are the sun, You are the star, ‘s Tusa an spéir, aililú. You are the sky, alleluia. ‘S Tusa an féar, ‘S Tusa an bláth, You are the grass, You are the ‘S Tusa na crainn, aililú. flower, You are the tree, alleluia. Aililú mo Íosa, aililú mo chroí, Alleluia my Jesus, alleluia my heart, aililú mo Thiarna, aililú mo Chríost. alleluia my Lord, alleluia my Christ.
Music and text written by Michael McGlynn (b.1964)
The Deacon leads
The Gospel Reading Mark 6.14–29
The Lord be with you. And also with you.
Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark. Glory to you, O Lord.
King Herod heard of it, for Jesus’ name had become known. Some were saying, ‘John the baptizer has been raised from the dead; and for this reason these powers are at work in him.’ But others said, ‘It is Elijah.’ And others said, ‘It is a prophet, like one of the prophets of old.’ But when Herod heard of it, he said, ‘John, whom I beheaded, has been raised.’
For Herod himself had sent men who arrested John, bound him, and put him in prison on account of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife, because Herod had married her. For John had been telling Herod, ‘It is not lawful for you to have your brother’s wife.’ And Herodias had a grudge against him, and wanted to kill him. But she could not, for
6 Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and he protected him. When he heard him, he was greatly perplexed; and yet he liked to listen to him. But an opportunity came when Herod on his birthday gave a banquet for his courtiers and officers and for the leaders of Galilee. When his daughter Herodias came in and danced, she pleased Herod and his guests; and the king said to the girl, ‘Ask me for whatever you wish, and I will give it.’ And he solemnly swore to her, ‘Whatever you ask me, I will give you, even half of my kingdom.’ She went out and said to her mother, ‘What should I ask for?’ She replied, ‘The head of John the baptizer.’ Immediately she rushed back to the king and requested, ‘I want you to give me at once the head of John the Baptist on a platter.’ The king was deeply grieved; yet out of regard for his oaths and for the guests, he did not want to refuse her. Immediately the king sent a soldier of the guard with orders to bring John’s head. He went and beheaded him in the prison, brought his head on a platter, and gave it to the girl. Then the girl gave it to her mother. When his disciples heard about it, they came and took his body, and laid it in a tomb.
This is the Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.
All sit for
The Sermon The Revd Canon Paul Rattigan, Canon Chancellor and DDO
All remain seated. The Choir sings
The Anthem Let all mortal flesh keep silence
Let all mortal flesh keep silence, and stand with fear and trembling, and lift itself above all earthly thought. For the King of kings and Lord of lords, Christ our God, cometh forth to be our oblation and to be given for Food to the faithful. Before Him come the choirs of angels, with every principality and power; the Cherubim with many eyes and winged Seraphim, who veil their faces as they shout exultingly the hymn, Alleluia!
Edward Bairstow (1874–1946) from the Liturgy of St James
7 All stand. The President leads
The Nicene Creed
Together, let us profess our faith.
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.
8 The President introduces
The Prayers of Intercession
Let us pray to the Father, through the Son, in the power of the Holy Spirit.
All sit. Anne Rattigan leads the prayers. This response may be used:
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.
9 THE LITURGY OF THE SACRAMENT
All stand. The President leads
The Peace
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you are called to peace.
The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you.
All sit whilst the altar is prepared. The Choir sings
Psalm 23
Gott ist mein Hirt, God is my Shepherd; mir wird nichts mangeln. I will lack nothing. Er lagert mich auf grüne Weide, He keeps me in a green pasture; er leitet mich an stillen Bächen, he leads me by quiet streams; er labt mein schmachtendes Gemüt, he refreshes my fainting courage; er führt mich auf gerechtem Steige he leads me on the right paths zu seines Namens Ruhm. to the honour of His Name. Und wall' ich auch im Todesschatten Tale, And although I wander in the valley of the so wall' ich ohne Furcht, shadow of death, I wander without fear, denn du beschützest mich, for you protect me; dein Stab und deine Stütze your rod and your staff sind mir immerdar mein Trost. are my constant comfort. Du richtest mir ein Freudenmahl You prepare a joyous meal for me im Angesicht der Feinde zu, in the face of my enemies; du salbst mein Haupt mit Öle you anoint my head with oil und schenkst mir volle Becher ein. and fill my cup to overflowing, Mir folget Heil und Seligkeit Blessing and happiness in diesem Leben nach; follow me in this life Einst ruh' ich ewge Zeit and one day I will rest forever, dort in des Ew'gen Haus. there in the house of the Eternal.
Franz Schubert (1797–1828) German by Moses Mendelssohn (1729–1786)
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The Prayer over the Gifts
Be present, be present, Lord Jesus Christ, our risen high priest; make yourself known in the breaking of bread. Amen.
All stand. The President leads
The Eucharistic Prayer (G)
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.
Blessed are you, Lord God, our light and our salvation; to you be glory and praise for ever.
From the beginning you have created all things and all your works echo the silent music of your praise. In the fullness of time you made us in your image, the crown of all creation.
You give us breath and speech, that with angels and archangels and all the powers of heaven we may find a voice to sing your praise:
Sanctus
Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus, Holy, holy, holy Lord. Dominus Deus Sabaoth. God of power and might. Pleni sunt caeli et terra gloria tua. Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in excelsis. Hosanna in the highest.
11 How wonderful the work of your hands, O Lord. As a mother tenderly gathers her children, you embraced a people as your own. When they turned away and rebelled your love remained steadfast.
From them you raised up Jesus our Saviour, born of Mary, to be the living bread, in whom all our hungers are satisfied.
He offered his life for sinners, and with a love stronger than death he opened wide his arms for us on the cross.
On the night before he died, he came to supper with his friends and, taking bread, he gave you thanks. He broke it and gave it to them, saying: Take, eat; this is my body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of me.
At the end of supper, taking the cup of wine, he gave you thanks, and said: 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.
Deacon: Great is the mystery of faith: Christ has died: Christ is risen: Christ will come again. Amen.
Father, we plead with confidence his sacrifice made once for all upon the cross; we remember his dying and rising in glory, and we rejoice that he intercedes for us at your right hand.
Pour out your Holy Spirit as we bring before you these gifts of your creation; may they be for us the body and blood of your dear Son.
As we eat and drink these holy things in your presence, form us in the likeness of Christ, and build us into a living temple to your glory.
12 Bring us at the last with [N and] all the saints to the vision of that eternal splendour for which you have created us; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, by whom, with whom, and in whom, with all who stand before you in earth and heaven, we worship you, Father almighty, in songs of everlasting praise: Blessing and honour and glory and power be yours for ever and ever. Amen.
Silence is kept. All remain standing. The President introduces
The Lord’s Prayer
We are bound together in unity through the cherishing of God, Source of all being, Eternal Word, Holy Spirit. Today, Simon will lead us in our family prayer in French. Let us join with him, praying in whatever language is closest to our hearts.
Our Father, who art in heaven, Notre Père... hallowed be thy name; Baba wa... thy kingdom come; thy will be done; 我們在天上的父... on earth as it is in heaven. Nna Anyi.. Give us this day our daily bread. Ojce Nasz... And forgive us our trespasses; Vater unser... as we forgive those Ein Tad... who trespass against us. Wo tye… And lead us not into temptation; Baba mu... أبانا... .but deliver us from evil For thine is the kingdom, Padre nuestro... the power and the glory, Πάτερ ἡμῶν... forever and ever. Отче наш Amen. Pater noster...
All remain standing for
The Breaking of the Bread
The President breaks the consecrated bread, saying
We break this bread to share in the body of Christ. Though we are many, we are one body, because we all share in one bread. 13 The President leads
The Giving of Communion
God’s holy gifts for God’s holy people. Jesus Christ is holy, Jesus Christ is Lord, to the Glory of God the Father.
The body and blood of Christ keep you in eternal life. Amen.
All sit. During Communion, the Choir sings
Agnus Dei
Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, O Lamb of God, who takes away the sin miserere nobis. of the world, have mercy upon us. Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, O Lamb of God, who takes away the sin miserere nobis. of the world, have mercy upon us. Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, O Lamb of God, who takes away the sin dona nobis pacem. of the world, grant us peace.
All remain seated for
The Prayer after Communion
God of our pilgrimage, you have led us to the living water: refresh and sustain us as we go forward on our journey, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. 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.
All remain seated for
The Notices
14 THE DISMISSAL
All stand. The President leads
The Blessing and Dismissal
God the Father, who has given to his Son the name above every name, strengthen you to proclaim Christ as Lord; and the blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you and remain with you always. Amen.
The Deacon says
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. In the name of Christ. Amen.
As the ministers leave, the Organist plays the Voluntary
Fanfare Jacques-Nicolas Lemmens (1823–1881)
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15 You are invited outside to Cathedral Gardens (please wait to be directed by the wardens/verger) where we shall gather, appropriately distanced, to sing
All for Jesus, all for Jesus, this our song shall ever be; for we have no hope, nor Saviour, if we have not hope in thee.
All for Jesus, thou wilt give us strength to serve thee, hour by hour; none can move us from thy presence while we trust thy love and power.
All for Jesus, at thine altar thou wilt give us sweet content; there, dear Lord, we shall receive thee in the solemn sacrament.
All for Jesus, thou hast loved us; all for Jesus, thou hast died; all for Jesus, thou art with us; all for Jesus crucified.
All for Jesus, all for Jesus, this the church’s song must be, till, at last, we all are gathered one in love and one in thee.
ALL FOR JESUS (AM421) W. J. Sparrow-Simpson (1859–1952) John Stainer (1840–1901) From The Crucifixion (1887)
Copyright acknowledgement (where not indicated differently below): Music reproduced under licence CCL180857 Post Communion (6th after Trinity) © 1985 Anglican Church of Canada: The Book of Alternative Services Some material included in this service is copyright: © 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ, USA Some material included in this service is copyright: © The Archbishops' Council 2000 Collect (6th after Trinity, Short) © The Archbishops' Council 2005 16