22 November 2015 Christ the King

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1 22 November 2015 Christ the King Welcome to Guildford Cathedral In residence: Canon Thistlethwaite ( ) The Canon in Residence is the first point of contact for pastoral or sacramental needs Sunday School for children aged 3 to 12 is taking place today during the Cathedral Eucharist. It takes place in the Cathedral library, to which Stewards can guide you. Please accompany your child to the library to meet the Sunday School leaders. For details of the regular youth group 'BOB', for those aged 12 upwards, please contact Canon Julie Gittoes on julie@guildford-cathedral.org. Hymn books can be found behind the kneeler on the seat in front of you. Large print versions of hymn books, service sheets and news sheets are available, please ask a Steward. The Cathedral Office is normally open Tuesday to Friday 8.30am to 1pm reception@guildford-cathedral.org or Tel: Full details of all services, events, news and much more can be found at: Your collection gift - UK tax payers only If you are an occasional worshipper at the Cathedral or don t use the planned giving scheme, then please use a green gift aid envelope for your collection money. By completing the front of the envelope you will enable us to increase the size of your gift by 25%. Thank you.

2 TODAY S SERVICES 08:00 HOLY COMMUNION (BCP 1662) Lady Chapel Celebrant: The Revd Mark Heather 09:45 THE CATHEDRAL EUCHARIST WITH HOLY BAPTISM (Order 1) Celebrant: The Dean Nave Altar Hymns: 166, 458, 466, 172 Psalm 93 Missa Brevis in G (KV 140) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Almighty God, the fountain of all wisdom Thomas Tomkins Reader: Sarah Hawken Preacher: The Revd Canon Mavis Wilson Organ: Sinfonia (BWV 29) Johann Sebastian Bach, arr Marcel Dupré 11:30 CHORAL MATTINS Responses: Leighton Hymns: 356, 482 Psalm 110 Jubilate Deo in B flat Charles Villiers Stanford Hallelujah (Messiah) George Frideric Handel Preacher: The Sub Dean Organ: Toccata No 5 in C minor Georg Muffat 18:30 CHORAL EVENSONG Responses: Ayleward Hymns: 169, 589 (1 st tune), 563 Psalm 72 Collegium Sancti Joannis Cantabrigiense Michael Tippett Alleluia! I heard a voice Thomas Weelkes Preacher: The Revd Canon Chris Vallins Organ: Te Deum Jeanne Demessieux We extend a warm welcome to the parents, Godparents and supporters of Asher Mark Frankie Hamblin who will be baptised at this morning s Cathedral Eucharist. At Evensong today we welcome Canon Chris Vallins, Diocesan Adviser for Hospital Chaplaincy, as our preacher. Advent Procession Sunday 29 November at 6.30pm: An atmospheric service of music and readings for Advent sung by the men, boys and girls of the Cathedral Choir. The Refectory and Cathedral Shop will be open beforehand from 4.30pm for refreshments and Christmas shopping. Please invite your friends and neighbours to this service, one of the highlights of the Cathedral year. Thank you to Jean Wright and Liz Pullinger for arranging the flowers in the Cathedral this week. Clergy away Canon Julie Gittoes is at the American Academy of Religion Conference in Atlanta this weekend Amongst those who are sick we remember in our prayers Michael Barry, Graham Bates, Eric Faulkner, Linda Hayes, Petra Kitchman, Sue Phillips, Gill Saville, Hilary Schofield RIP John Gaskell (priest) Year s Mind Christl Lethbridge, Charles Wedgwood, Chris Hellier, Lorina Pettit

3 LECTIONARY TEXTS FOR TODAY S CATHEDRAL EUCHARIST Communicant members of all Christian churches are welcome to receive Holy Communion. If you are not a communicant and would like to receive a blessing, please inform the clergy by bringing this leaflet to the Altar Rail. COLLECT FOR THE DAY Eternal Father, whose Son Jesus Christ ascended to the throne of heaven that he might rule over all things as Lord and King: keep the Church in the unity of the Spirit and in the bond of peace, and bring the whole created order to worship at his feet; who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. OLD TESTAMENT READING - Daniel 7: 9-10, As I watched, thrones were set in place, and an Ancient One took his throne; his clothing was white as snow, and the hair of his head like pure wool; his throne was fiery flames, and its wheels were burning fire. A stream of fire issued and flowed out from his presence. A thousand thousand served him, and ten thousand times ten thousand stood attending him. The court sat in judgement, and the books were opened. As I watched in the night visions, I saw one like a human being coming with the clouds of heaven. And he came to the Ancient One and was presented before him. To him was given dominion and glory and kingship, that all peoples, nations, and languages should serve him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that shall not pass away, and his kingship is one that shall never be destroyed. This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. PSALM 93 1 The Lord is King, and hath put on glorious apparel : the Lord hath put on his apparel, and girded himself with strength. 2 He hath made the round world so sure : that it cannot be moved. 3 Ever since the world began hath thy seat been prepared : thou art from everlasting. 4 The floods are risen, O Lord, the floods have lift up their voice : the floods lift up their waves. 5 The waves of the sea are mighty, and rage horribly : but yet the Lord, who dwelleth on high, is mightier. 6 Thy testimonies, O Lord, are very sure : holiness becometh thine house for ever.

4 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. FESTAL ALLELUIA Before the gospel, the Alleluia is played over once on the organ, then sung once by the choir, then repeated by choir and congregation. The choir then sings a gospel verse, before the choir and congregation repeat the Alleluia once. Gospel verse (choir only): Blessings on him who comes in the name of the Lord. Blessings on the coming kingdom of our father David. After the gospel, the first phrase of the Alleluia is played over on the organ, and is then sung once by choir and congregation. GOSPEL READING John 18: 33b-37 Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. Then Pilate entered the headquarters again, summoned Jesus, and asked him, Are you the King of the Jews? Jesus answered, Do you ask this on your own, or did others tell you about me? Pilate replied, I am not a Jew, am I? Your own nation and the chief priests have handed you over to me. What have you done? Jesus answered, My kingdom is not from this world. If my kingdom were from this world, my followers would be fighting to keep me from being handed over to the Jews. But as it is, my kingdom is not from here. Pilate asked him, So you are a king? Jesus answered, You say that I am a king. For this I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice. This is the Gospel of the Lord.

5 MOTET: Almighty God, the fountain of all wisdom Almighty God, the fountain of all wisdom, who knowest our necessities before we ask, and our ignorance in asking; we beseech thee to have compassion upon our infirmities; and those things which for our unworthiness we dare not, and for our blindness we cannot ask, vouchsafe to give us for the worthiness of thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. POST COMMUNION PRAYER Text: Collect for Holy Communion (BCP) Music: Thomas Tomkins ( ) Stir up, O Lord, the wills of your faithful people; that they, plenteously bringing forth the fruit of good works, may by you be plenteously rewarded; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. MATTINS ANTHEM TEXT: Hallelujah (Messiah) Hallelujah: for the Lord God Omnipotent reigneth. The kingdom of this world is become the kingdom of our Lord, and of His Christ; and He shall reign for ever and ever. King of Kings, and Lord of Lords. Hallelujah! Text: from The Book of Revelation Music: George Frideric Handel ( ) EVENSONG ANTHEM TEXT: Alleluia! I heard a voice Alleluia. I heard a voice as of strong thund rings saying, Alleluia. Salvation and glory and honour and power be unto the Lord our God and to the Lamb for evermore. Alleluia. Text: The Book of Revelation 5 Music: Thomas Weelkes ( )

6 THE COMING WEEK During term time the Cathedral Choir sings Choral Evensong every day (except Wednesdays and Saturdays) and at the Cathedral Eucharist and Choral Mattins on Sundays. During holiday time the services are said or sung by a visiting choir. MONDAY 23 Clement, bishop, martyr, c :30 Holy Communion (said) Children s Chapel 14:00 Memorial Service for Ian Allan Nave 17:30 Choral Evensong (men s voices) Quire TUESDAY 24 08:30 Holy Communion (said) Lady Chapel 17:30 Choral Evensong (men & boys voices) Quire WEDNESDAY 25 Catherine, martyr, 4 th cent; Isaac Watts, hymn writer, 1748 CATHEDRAL CLOSED TO VISITORS ALL DAY 08:30 Holy Communion (said) Lady Chapel 17:30 Evensong (said) Lady Chapel THURSDAY 26 CATHEDRAL CLOSED TO VISITORS ALL DAY 08:30 Holy Communion (said) Lady Chapel 17:30 Cathedral Choral Evensong (men & boys voices) Holy Trinity Church FRIDAY 27 08:30 Holy Communion (said) Queen s Chapel 17:30 Choral Evensong (men & girls voices) Quire SATURDAY 28 08:40 Mattins (said) Lady Chapel 09:00 Holy Communion (said) Lady Chapel 10:00 Greek Orthodox Liturgy Lady Chapel 10:00 PA Day with a focus on healing Chapter House 16:00 Prayer Vigil led by the Bishop of Guildford Lady Chapel 17:00 Evensong (said) Lady Chapel SUNDAY 29 ADVENT SUNDAY 08:00 Holy Communion (said) Lady Chapel 09:45 The Cathedral Eucharist Nave Altar Preacher: Canon Andrew Bishop 11:30 Choral Mattins Preacher: The Dean 18:30 Advent Procession

7 NOTICEBOARD Guildford Cathedral Temporary Two Day Closure: In preparation for the building element of the People s Cathedral Project to commence, it is necessary for Guildford Cathedral to close to all visitors on Wednesday 25 November and Thursday 26 November. The Lady Chapel will be open for quiet prayer and Services (access via the North Door at the far end of the car park). Services will be held at the normal times except for Choral Evensong on Thursday 26 November which will be held at Holy Trinity Church, Guildford High Street at 5:30pm. Stewardship appeal - Thank you: Many thanks for the responses to our recent stewardship campaign. 63 people have joined the Parish Giving Scheme, our new regular giving arrangement, and 15 of those are new regular givers. 46 people have agreed under the new scheme that their giving may be increased by inflation each year. On top of this, we are aware of other givers who are continuing with their existing method and have increased their giving. The total additional giving for a full year will be 17,000 before Gift Aid. This is a significant increase in our stewardship giving, which is greatly appreciated. Further responses will be welcomed - it is not too late, so do please respond to Charles Martin if you have not yet done so. Advent Course: How do Christians know and worship God? This Advent, there is an opportunity to reflect on one of the treasures of the Christian faith The Lord's Prayer. Using material from the Pilgrim Course ( we will explore prayer and reveal more about what God is like. We will meet at 4 Cathedral Close on Thursdays at 7.30pm: 26 November, 3, 10 and 17 December with a final session on Saturday 16 January (11am -2pm, with lunch). If there is sufficient interest, we hope to run a second group on Saturdays during Advent. Please contact Canon Gittoes. Prayer for Healing? A Workshop Saturday 28 November Chapter House: Prayer for healing has been an important aspect of the church s pastoral care from earliest times. It has also been a regular part of the life of the cathedral for many years. However the monthly Saturday morning healing service, although much appreciated by those who come, is neither known about nor convenient for many people. In order to make this ministry more accessible it is proposed that, once month there will be an opportunity to receive prayer, the laying on of hands and anointing following receiving Communion at the Sunday Eucharist. There will be an opportunity to learn more about this on 28 November when we shall consider the history of the healing ministry in the church, the meaning of the laying on of hands and anointing, what we might expect from prayer for healing and other questions which participants may want to raise. The workshop will be led by Canon Mavis Wilson with others. In preparation you may find it helpful to look at It will help our planning if you could let the Dean s PA, Emma, know that you are planning to attend, deanspa@guildford-cathedral.org

8 The Theological Book Group will meet on Sunday 29 November at in the Chapter House. The book will God of Surprises by Gerard Hughes. All are welcome to join this informal discussions whether you ve read all/some of the book. The date of the next meeting is Sunday, 24 th January (details of the book to follow). For more information contact Canon Julie Confessions in Advent: Confessions will be held in the Lady Chapel on the following dates and times: Monday 14 December, pm, Canon Julie Gittoes Wednesday 16 December, pm, Canon Andrew Bishop Thursday 17 December, am, Canon Andrew Bishop Friday 18 December, pm, The Dean Saturday 19 December, am, The Dean If you would like to arrange to have your confession heard at any other time than stated above, please contact Emma Law, the Dean s PA, on or deanspa@guildford-cathedral.org and she will be happy to make arrangements. BOB Cathedral Youth Group: All young people are welcome to attend any/all of BOB meetings. If you are thinking about confirmation or would simply enjoy a social gathering, the next gathering is on Sunday 29 November at 16:30 for cake & conversation. Meetings are held at 4 Cathedral Close, please contact Canon Julie julie@guildford-cathedral.org regarding BOB and preparation for confirmation. Festal Evensong at St Mary s Shackleford Sunday 6 December at 6pm: The Cathedral Choir will be singing at this celebratory service to mark the 150 th anniversary of St Mary s, Shackleford. Evensong at the Cathedral will be said in the Lady Chapel on this day. Our congregation are invited to attend the special service and drinks reception afterwards. St Mary's is located in Shackleford Road which crosses Elstead Road, the postcode is: GU8 6AE. Friends' Social Evening - Christmas Soirée with entertainment from the Tim Asson Jazz Trio - Tuesday 8 December: Come and enjoy a three course seasonal dinner and music from Tim and his Trio. Book before 30 November. Please pick up a booking form at the back of the Cathedral, or contact the Friends Secretary on or friends@guildford-cathedral.org. Buns on Saturday - an informal opportunity to discuss issues of life, faith and the things we might just call stuff, but which is important or relevant to us. All are welcome. All views or opinions heard and respected, but no answers guaranteed. Coffee, tea and fresh buns provided. We meet in the Dean s Office on Saturday 12 December from am. To let us know you will be coming or for more information, please speak to a member of the planning team John and Caroline Austin, Sheila Mackelworth, Jean Deeks or the Dean. Christmas Carol and Coffee Concert Thursday 17 December at 11:15am: Following the huge success of the summer coffee concerts, we are delighted that Katherine Dienes-Williams will lead a special FREE Christmas Coffee Concert. Coffee and mince pies will be served from 10:30am. Please bring your friends and family.