Grace Church Cathedral in the City of Charleston The Diocese of South Carolina The Fifth Sunday after The Epiphany February 9, 2020 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist page 5 The Kirkin’ o’ the Tartan 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Choral Mattins page 10 5:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist page 5 Today’s Readings For the Feast of Samuel Seabury Isaiah 63:7-9 to entice the disciples to follow them. There- At a time when the fortunes of the people of Judah fore be alert, remembering that for three years were bleak, Isaiah recalls how God was personally I did not cease night or day to warn everyone present during their times in the wilderness, during with tears. And now I commend you to God the Exodus. and to the message of his grace, a message that will recount the gracious deeds of is able to build you up and to give you the in- I the LORD, the praiseworthy acts of heritance among all who are sanctified. the LORD, because of all that the LORD has done for us, and the great favour to the house of Israel that he has shown them according to Matthew 9:35-38 his mercy, according to the abundance of his Matthew has just told us of ten miracles Jesus per- steadfast love. For he said, “Surely they are my formed; he has cured people both physically and spiritually. Now he commissions the twelve disci- people, children who will not deal falsely”; and ples, giving them authority and power to preach the he became their savior in all their distress. It nearness of the kingdom to all who are receptive to was no messenger or angel but his presence the good news. that saved them; in his love and in his pity he redeemed them; he lifted them up and carried J esus went about all the cities and villages, them all the days of old. teaching in their synagogues, and proclaim- ing the good news of the kingdom, and curing Acts 20:28-32 every disease and every sickness. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, be- eep watch over yourselves and over all cause they were harassed and helpless, like K the flock, of which the Holy Spirit has sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his made you overseers, to shepherd the church disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the la- of God that he obtained with the blood of his borers are few; therefore ask the Lord of the own Son. I know that after I have gone, sav- harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.” age wolves will come in among you, not spar- ing the flock. Some even from your own group will come distorting the truth in order Cover image: A Symbol of Samuel Seabury in a sanctuary window of All Saints Episcopal Church, Portland, Oregon The Prayers of the People for February 9 Celebrant: Let us pray for all people, for all nations, and for the church, offering prayer as we are bidden; saying: Lord, hear our prayer. I ask your prayers for God’s church, for the Standing Committee of the Diocese of South Carolina, for Michael, our Presiding Bishop, and Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury, and for all God’s people everywhere, remembering St. Philip’s About these prayers Chapel at Vorhees College and the Anglican Church of Canada. Pray for the Included in these prayers are the church. names of those for whom prayer has Lord, hear our prayers. been requested by a parishioner or family member. The reason for being I ask your prayers for the good earth, that all people may preserve its future. Pray listed is kept confidential. for the soil and the sea. Lord, hear our prayers. In addition to this Public Prayer List, I ask your prayers for the leaders of nations, that they may act for the good of all. Grace also maintains a Private Prayer Pray for those who govern. List, for whom our prayer team prays daily. Lord, hear our prayers. I ask your prayers for peace, remembering those who serve in the military, We invite you to add yourself or mem- mission, or outreach work. bers of your immediate family to ei- Drew Anderson, Evans Barnes, Joseph Ditter, Henry Hanes, ther the public or private prayer lists Thomas Hanahan, Christian Laderer, John Henry Murdy, by notifying Jean Bender, Canon for Pastoral Care,(843-991-0827), at the Keene Nettles, Edward Pritchard IV, Andrew Rucker, Jake Thompson church office at 843-723-4575, Pray for peace. by sending an email to Lord, hear our prayers. [email protected], or by making a I ask your prayers in thanksgiving for all the blessing of this life. Pray in prayer request online at our website, thanksgiving. gracechurchcharleston.org. Lord, hear our prayers. I ask your prayers for the sick and for those who are alone. Hospitalization or Pastoral Issues Please notify us if you or a family member is hospitalized and/or in Paula Adams Sam Dowdney Steve Kroesen need of a pastoral call or visit. We Andy Brack Rhett Dupke Jim Lancaster have no other way of knowing of a John Buchanan Richard Edwards Beth McMaster hospitalization or a pastoral need. Michael Burton Keenan Friend Lee Ann Petty Please speak with a priest, call the Jane Charles Bill Gudger Jane Priddy church office at (843) 723-4575, or Stuart Christie J. D. Hessinger Steve Skardon contact Jean Bender at (843) 991- Geoff Connor Bert Keller John Stewart 0827 or [email protected]. Bill Cramer Randy Kiser Sharing Holy Communion If illness prevents you or a loved one Pray for those in any need. from joining us for regularly scheduled Lord, hear our prayers. services, a priest or a Eucharistic Visi- I ask your prayers for the faithful departed. tor can share Holy Communion either Rosamond Bee, Leigh Snelgrove, Jonathan Hayes in your home or at a health care facili- ty. Please speak to a priest, or contact Jane Grimball Greely, who died in February 2019 Jean Bender at (843) 723-4575 or Pray for those who have died. email [email protected]. Lord, hear our prayers. Celebrant: God of all the living, hear the prayers of your faithful people. Strengthen Flowers us for the tasks you give us, and bring us at last to praise you forever with all The Flower Guild places flowers and your saints, through Christ our Lord. Amen. greens in the church through dona- If Eucharistic Visitors are being sent forth today to take the Sacrament to people tions given in memory of loved ones, at home, the following prayer is said after Communion. or in thanksgiving for loved ones or special occasions. The names are Prayer for Eucharistic Visitors listed in the service bulletins. Priest: In the name of God, we send you forth bearing these holy gifts, that those to whom you go may share with us in the communion If you would like to make a gift of flow- of Christ’s body and blood. ers, please contact the Church Office People: We who are many are one body, because we all share at (843) 723-4575, visit our website, one bread, one cup. Amen. gracechurchcharleston.org, or sign up using the Flower Calendar in the hall- way near the kitchen. Page 3 Grace Church Cathedral Welcomes You We are glad you are with us today. Church tours: A 15-minute tour and Persons with disabilities: If you The map on this page is designed to brief history of the cathedral is offered would like to receive Communion but help you find your way around. Here after the 11:00 a.m. service. Meet your cannot come to the altar rail, please let are some quick facts that may be guide at the front near the organ and an usher know so the Sacrament can helpful: choir stalls. Self-guided tour brochures be brought to you. are also available – ask any usher or Saying hello: Please come to pick up a copy at the back of the Nursery: The nursery is open from Hanahan Hall for refreshments after church, in Hanahan Hall, or in the 8:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Sundays for the 9:00 and 11:00 services today. On atrium at the back entrance to the children ages 0-2. During the 9:00 a.m. most Sundays, Christian Education is church. service we have a two-room nursery to offered for all ages at 10:10 a.m. accommodate both infants and Children: A children’s sermon is toddlers. A nursery greeter is on hand Holy Communion: “Come to this included at the 9:00 a.m. family to welcome parents and children to table, you who have much faith and service, but children are welcome in the nursery, review any special you who would like to have more; you any service. Look in the enclosure at instructions and get children who have been here often and you the rear of the right aisle for crayons, settled. Pagers are available. who have not been here for a long paper, coloring pages, books and other From September to May, the nursery time; you who have tried to follow resources. If you feel the need to take is open on Wednesdays from 5:00 Jesus and you who have failed. Come. your child outside, there is a sound p.m. until the conclusion of Holy It is Christ who invites us to meet him system in the Garden where you can Eucharist, and later if there is supper here.” (Borrowed from the Iona continue to hear the service.