Grace Church Cathedral in the City of Charleston The Diocese of South Carolina The Third Sunday after the Epiphany January 24, 2021 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist page 5 9:00 a.m. Family Eucharist page 8 11:00 a.m. Choral Eucharist page 14 5:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist page 5 Today’s Readings Jonah 3:1-5, 10 Mark 1:14-20 Jonah is the archetypical reluctant prophet. Earlier, God After being tempted to misuse his power by the Devil, has called him to “Go at once to Nineveh ... and cry out Jesus has returned to Galilee. He now begins his public against it; for their wickedness has come up before me” ministry with words that summarize his mission. but he has tried to escape by sailing to the ends of the earth. God has punished him by having a large fish swal- ow after John was arrested, Jesus came to low him. N Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom he word of the LORD came to Jonah a second of God has come near; repent, and believe in the time, saying, “Get up, go to Nineveh, that great T good news.” As Jesus passed along the Sea of Gali- city, and proclaim to it the message that I tell you.” lee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a So Jonah set out and went to Nineveh, according to net into the sea – for they were fishermen. And Je- the word of the LORD. Now Nineveh was an ex- sus said to them, “Follow me and I will make you ceedingly large city, a three days’ walk across. Jonah fish for people.” And immediately they left their began to go into the city, going a day’s walk. And he nets and followed him. As he went a little farther, he cried out, “Forty days more, and Nineveh shall be saw James son of Zebedee and his brother John, overthrown!” And the people of Nineveh believed who were in their boat mending the nets. Immedi- God; they proclaimed a fast, and everyone, great ately he called them; and they left their father Zebe- and small, put on sackcloth. When God saw what dee in the boat with the hired men, and followed they did, how they turned from their evil ways, God him. changed his mind about the calamity that he had said he would bring upon them; and he did not do it. I Corinthians 7:29-31 Paul has written that, in his opinion, the dawn of the new era is close at hand so this is no time to complicate one’s life by changing one’s status or taking on new earthly responsibilities. One should devote all one’s energies to serving God. mean, brothers and sisters, the appointed time I has grown short; from now on, let even those who have wives be as though they had none, and those who mourn as though they were not mourn- ing, and those who rejoice as though they were not rejoicing, and those who buy as though they had no possessions, and those who deal with the world as though they had no dealings with it. For the present form of this world is passing away. Cover image: Christ Calling St. Andrew and St. Peter. Late 16th-early 17th century engraving by Aegidius Sadeler, after Federico Barocci (1530-1612). The Prayers of the People for January 24 Celebrant: The kingdom of God is near at hand. Let us earnestly call on God for the needs, concerns, and hopes of all peoples, saying; Lord, have mercy. For the church of Jesus Christ in every place; for Good Shepherd Episcopal Church in Sumter, South Carolina and the Church of Bangladesh, let us pray, Lord, have mercy. About these prayers For Michael, our Presiding Bishop, Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury, and the Included in these prayers are the Standing Committee of the Diocese of South Carolina, for all priests and names of those for whom prayer has deacons and all who minister in Christ, let us pray, been requested by a parishioner or Lord, have mercy. family member. The reason for being listed is kept confidential. For this holy gathering, here in the cathedral and on line, and for all who are called In addition to this Public Prayer List, to follow Jesus, let us pray, Grace also maintains a Private Prayer Lord, have mercy. List, for whom our prayer team prays daily. For this country, for all nations and their leaders, and for those who guard the peace; remembering those who serve at home or overseas in the military, or in We invite you to add yourself or mem- mission or outreach work: for Maxwell Adler, Legare Augenstein, Thomas bers of your immediate family to ei- Hanahan, Ethan Hanes, Henry Hanes, Griffin Hill, Peter Hogan, Denis Kuchta, ther the public or private prayer lists by notifying Jean Bender, Canon for Christian Laderer, Brian Murphy, Keene Nettles, Edward Pritchard IV, Andrew Pastoral Care,(843-991-0827), at the Shook, Frances Skardon, and Jake Thompson. Let us pray. church office at 843-723-4575, Lord, have mercy. by sending an email to In thanksgiving for all the blessings of this life; for the birth of Banks Neville [email protected], or by making a Reynolds and the wedding anniversary of Henry and Ann Hurd Fralix, let us prayer request online at our website, pray, gracechurchcharleston.org. Lord, have mercy. Hospitalization or Pastoral Issues For all those in danger and need; for prisoners, captives, and their families, the Please notify us if you or a family hungry, homeless, and oppressed, for all those affected by the coronavirus, let member is hospitalized and/or in us pray, need of a pastoral call or visit. We Lord, have mercy. have no other way of knowing of a For ourselves, our families, and all those we love; remembering the sick: hospitalization or a pastoral need. Please speak with a priest, call the Paula Adams Rhett Dupke Juandalyn Jenkins church office at (843) 723-4575, or Brenda Anderson Mary Ann Forrester Steve Kroesen contact Jean Bender at (843) 991- Catherine Brack Blake Gillis Ashley Morgan 0827 or [email protected]. Erin Burton Bunny Hamorsky Dale Robertson Bruce Clark Bryan Harrison Beth Stone Flowers Geoff Connor Jan Hedrick The Flower Guild places flowers and Gay Cook Anne Holland greens in the church through dona- tions given in memory of loved ones, Gilly Dotterer Sr. Kenny Inman or in thanksgiving for loved ones or special occasions. The names are Let us pray. listed in the service bulletins. Lord, have mercy. If you would like to make a gift of flow- For all the faithful departed, remembering: ers, please contact the Church Office Carole Burton, Laurens Martin, Craig Bennett, and Mamie Levy at (843) 723-4575, visit our website, gracechurchcharleston.org, or sign up Let us pray. using the Flower Calendar in the hall- Lord, have mercy. way near the kitchen. Celebrant: God of infinite mercy, hear the prayers of your people and stir up our souls with longing to embrace your gospel; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Page 3 Grace Church Cathedral Welcomes You We are glad you are with us today. Restrooms: Exit at the rear side Parking: If you parked in a city The map on this page is designed to doors near the baptismal font; walk garage, tear off the stub on the inside help you find your way around. Please along the covered cloister through the back page of this bulletin to give the refer to our Ten Commandments for door into Hanahan Hall. Turn left, attendant. You will not be charged for Public Worship on the back cover of and the restrooms are on the right. the first three hours of parking during this bulletin for health and safety Diaper changing facilities are in both our Sunday services. guidelines. the men’s and women’s restrooms, as well as in the nursery. Page 4 Grace Church Cathedral In the City of Charleston 8:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II Welcome to Grace Church Cathedral, celebrating our 175th year of service and worship in Charleston. Page numbers on the right side of this leaflet refer to the Book of Common Prayer. Hymn numbers are on the left side; numbers preceded by ‘S’ are from the Service Music at the front of the Hymnal. Voluntary From Sonata No. 4: Allegretto Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) THE WORD OF GOD Acclamation and Response Celebrant: Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. People: And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen. The Collect for Purity (said together) Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen. Kyrie Celebrant: Lord, have mercy. People: Christ, have mercy. Celebrant: Lord, have mercy. The Collect of the Day Celebrant: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Celebrant: Let us pray. Give us grace, O Lord, to answer readily the call of our Savior Jesus Christ and proclaim to all people the Good News of his salvation, that we and the whole world may perceive the glory of his marvelous works; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.