The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany

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1 Our Vision: A world where people experience God s love and are made whole. Our Mission: To share love of Jesus through compassion, inclusivity, creativity and learning. Grace Cadral led a 200-plus group of congregants and members of its wider community in Women s March in San Francisco, while Rev. Mary Carter Greene and a group of 30 members of Diocese marched in Washington, D.C. Photo credit: Kelly Costello The Fourth Sunday after Epiphany 29 January, a.m. Choral Eucharist

2 Welcome to Grace Cadral Welcome to this sacred house of prayer for all people. Those who built this place and care for it love tradition and feel passionate about engaging with what is new. If you look closely you will find images of scientists, reformers, Jewish rabbis and Roman Catholic popes, political leaders, saints, and even an astronaut. We invite you to be part of this joyful community even if your visit is short. You might ask yourself two questions: What do I need to receive? What do I have to give? We would be delighted to hear about your explorations. May God bless you on your journey! The Very Rev. Dr. Malcolm Clemens Young, Dean of Grace Cadral If you are new to Grace Cadral, please introduce yourself and fill out a welcome card so we can be in touch with you. We re glad you re here! Join us for coffee and conversation across plaza in Chapter House Library after 8:30 a.m. service or in Dining Room after 11 a.m. service. about today s readings Micah 6:1-8; 1 Corinthians 1:18-31; Matw 5:1-12 Reading texts can be found at end of service leaflet. The image that permeates everything we think or say about season of Epiphany is that of three kingly sages prostrating mselves before lowly infant who has nowhere to lay his head but feeding trough of oxen and donkeys, a homeless child about to become a refugee. They recognized power and glory y saw re as something infinitely greater than might of murderous and paranoid tyrant who ruled Judea. Is it any wonder that this child grew up to proclaim kingdom of poor in spirit, meek, merciful and persecuted? As Paul says, God chose what is foolish in world to shame wise; God chose what is weak in world to shame strong. The way of life and truth that Jesus has given us to follow is one of humility and simplicity, goodness and service, that same path marked out a half millennium before his birth in prophet Micah s words, to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God. This reflection was written by Peter Grace. Peter has been a member of cadral congregation since 2010 and is a graduate of Education for Ministry program. He is currently a co-facilitator of Thursday Bible study and Sunday 4:30 book study groups. highlights The King & Faith Lectures Today 4 p.m. Gresham Hall Join us for third and final panel conversation on Justice in Beloved Community, in partnership with Norrn California Dr. Martin Lur King Jr. Foundation. In this series, we examine Dr. King s question as asked through his final manuscript, Where Do We Go from Here: Chaos or Community? through lens of current events. The seminar will include breakout sessions with community leaders. The Forum: Luvvie Ajayi Tuesday, January 31 7:45 p.m. Gresham Hall The winter Forum returns and welcomes Luvvie Ajayi, award-winning writer and executive director of The Red Pump Project in conversation on everything from feminism to friendship to social media to sex tapes to her first book, I m Judging You: The Do-Better Manual, which takes a hard look at our behavior in today s crazy-connected digital world.

3 The Holy Eucharist The Fourth Sunday after Epiphany 29 January :00 am Ask an usher about child care and Sunday school, hearing assistance devices, or large-print leaflets. Restrooms are located on lower level corridor. Please silence any audible electronics and refrain from taking video or photos during service. Voluntary Improvised Symphony in C minor: egro Marcel Dupré, tr. David A. Stech The Garing The people stand as procession enters. Introit Sung by choir. George Talbot (Psalm 62:6 11 see p. 669 in red Book of Common Prayer for text.) Hymn 437 Sung by all,standing. Birmingham text: Timothy Dudley-Smith (b. 1926); based on The Song Of Mary; music: from Repository of Sacred Music, Part II, 1813; harm. Songs of Praise, Opening Acclamation Blessed be one, holy and living God. Glory to God for ever and ever. The Home Prayer Gracious God, in your loving heart re is room for everyone without exception. Give us courage to be so at home in you that we dare make room for ors. Let your world be a place of delight and homecoming for all creation. Amen.

4 Gloria in excelsis Sung in Latin. Arvo Pärt Berliner Messe Choir Glory to God in highest, and peace to God s people on earth. Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Far, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory. Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of Far, Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away sin of world: have mercy on us; you are seated at right hand of Far: receive our prayer. For you alone are Holy One, you alone are Lord, you alone are Most High, Jesus Christ, with Holy Spirit, in glory of God Far. Amen. Collect of Day May God be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. Almighty and everlasting God, you govern all things both in heaven and on earth: Mercifully hear supplications of your people, and in our time grant us your peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. The Word of God The First Reading The people sit. Micah 6:1 8 Reader The Word of Lord. Thanks be to God. Psalm 15 The people remain seated. The choir sings antiphon, n all repeat. Mode 6 Mode 6 & Refrain Antiphon The right - eous shall a - bide up - on God s ho - ly hill. Choir Lord, who may dwell in your tabernacle? * who may abide upon your holy hill? Whoever leads a blameless life and does what is right, * who speaks truth from his heart. There is no guile upon his tongue; he does no evil to his friend; * he does not heap contempt upon his neighbor. The righteous shall abide upon God s holy hill. In his sight wicked is rejected, * but he honors those who fear Lord. He has sworn to do no wrong * and does not take back his word. He does not give his money in hope of gain, * nor does he take a bribe against innocent. Whoever does se things * shall never be overthrown. The righteous shall abide upon God s holy hill. 2

5 The Second Reading 1 Corinthians 1:18 31 Reader The Word of Lord. Thanks be to God. Hymn 542 Sung by all, standing. St. Joan & 1 Christ 2 In 3 One is Christ Lord, & cast all in Day -star wholeround out our & new when life, Christ world new is has & free - to to and comand dom ploughheal her share its world s true rac - es one great clear world pride hope throned wait - bond - beat an - a - as ed. Light, meet, Name. bright plete, shame age cient. wakes, Lord long, its Cap-tain ir an-cient u-nite us of from that. breaks, sword, wrong, ev - ery sun - rise hin - der of feuds all race to to for all has all shall tra - who for - vailed and to come, night is prun - Prince ing - of text: George Wallace Briggs ( ), alt.; music: Percy E. B. Coller (1895-?). sal -. va - for - get - who own and its en -. na - set - throne own sake long his ir in turned hook Peace, to and. tion, ting, e;. tion; ting: e;. sway: fear, pain;. day. spear. reign. The Holy Gospel Matw 5:1 12 The choir alone sings first eluia, n people join in. Choir Before Gospel After Gospel & b Al - le - lu - ia, Al - le - lu - ia, Al - le - lu - ia. Show me your ways, O Lord; & b leadme mein inyour yourtruth andteach teach me. me. repeat three eluias. The Holy Gospel of our Savior Jesus Christ according to Matw. Glory to you, Lord Christ. The Gospel of Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ. The Sermon The people sit. The Very Rev. Dr. Malcolm C. Young A period of silence may follow. Dean 3

6 The Nicene Creed We believe in one God, Far, Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. The Prayers of The people stand. After each petition Lord, hear our prayer. The presider adds a concluding collect. The Confession of Sin may kneel. Deacon Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor. Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to glory of your Name. Amen. The presider pronounces God s absolution. The Gift of a Name Welcome We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, only Son of God, eternally begotten of Far, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with Far. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by power of Holy Spirit he became incarnate from Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. The peace of Christ be always with you. And also with you. On third day he rose again in accordance with Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at right hand of Far. He will come again in glory to judge living and dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in Holy Spirit, Lord, giver of life, who proceeds from Far and Son. With Far and Son he is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for forgiveness of sins. We look for resurrection of dead, and life of world to come. Amen. Today, as we offer each or a sign of peace, share gift of your name and a word or two about something that gives you joy. 4

7 Offertory Sentence Anm The Holy Communion An offering will be received for ministries of Grace Cadral. Thank you for your generosity. Choir The Great Thanksgiving Blessed are poor in spirit, for irs is kingdom of heaven. Blessed are y that mourn, for y shall be comforted. Blessed are meek, for y shall inherit earth. Blessed are y which do hunger and thirst after righteousness, for y shall be filled. Blessed are merciful, for y shall obtain mercy. Blessed are pure in heart, for y shall see God. Blessed are peacemakers, for y shall be called children of God. Blessed are y which are persecuted for righteousness sake, for irs is kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you and say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so persecuted y prophets which were before you. Amen. Beatitudes The people stand as representatives of congregation bring people s offerings of bread, wine, and money to be placed on Altar. Pärt, continuing Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels, and with all company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim glory of your name: Sanctus (WLP 859) Sung by all. Ronald Arnatt & # # C & # # & # # Œ (Organ) (The choir alone) Ho -ly, ho -ly,. Œ Œ Œ ho -ly Lord, 3 heav-en and earth are God of pow r and. might, 3 full ofyour glo -ry. w Ó Œ Ho-san-na, & # # & # # Œ Bless -ed is. he Ho - san - na, who Œ Ho-san -na comes in Œ in high - name of w est. w Lord. w Ho-san-na, Ho - san - na, Ho-san -na text: trad.; music: by Ronald Arnatt (b. 1930) in high - est. 5

8 , continuing, continuing The Lord s Prayer... we acclaim you, O Christ: Dying, you destroyed our death. Rising, you restored our life. Christ Jesus, come in glory! Through Christ, and with Christ, and in Christ, in unity of Holy Spirit, all honor and glory is yours, almighty Far, now and for ever. b A-MEN. And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to pray, The Breaking of Bread Choir The Bread is broken. Silence follows. The choir alone sings first eluia, n people join in. & b & b Al - le - lu - ia, Al - le - lu - ia, Al - le - lu - ia. Christ Christ our Passover our passover is sacrificed issacrificed for us; for us. & b Therefore let us keep feast. repeat three eluias. Invitation to Communion The presider invites people to come forward for Communion. who seek God and are drawn to Christ are welcome at God s table. Gluten-free Communion wafers are available on request at north altar rail, For a variety of reasons, it is our custom to consume Bread and sip Wine directly from cup. You are invited to guide cup by grasping its base. If you choose not to receive eir Bread or Wine, simply cross your arms over your chest and respond Amen when it is presented. Ministers are available for shared prayer for healing in AIDS Interfaith Chapel at rear of cadral. 6

9 Agnus Dei Sung in Latin. Pärt Choir Lamb of God, you take away sins of world: have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away sins of world: have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away sins of world: grant us peace. Motet Choir Postcommunion Prayer Philip Moore He that is down needs fear no fall, he that is low, no pride; he that is humble ever shall have God to be his guide. I am content with what I have, little be it, or much: and, Lord, contentment still I crave, because thou savest such. Fulness to such a burden is that go on pilgrimage: here little, and hereafter bliss, is best from age to age. Paul Bunyan After all have received Communion, people stand. Let us pray. Eternal God, heavenly Far, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen. The Sending Forth Hymn 593 Sung by all, standing. Dickinson College text: James Quinn (b. 1919), based on prayer att. Francis of Assisi ( ); music: Lee Hastings Bristol Jr. ( ) The Blessing and Dismissal respond Amen. Deacon The presider pronounces God s blessing. Go in peace to love and serve Lord. Thanks be to God. Voluntary Improvised Symphony: Finale (Fugue) Dupré/Stech 7

10 The Readings Micah 6:1 8 Hear what Lord says: Rise, plead your case before mountains, and let hills hear your voice. Hear, you mountains, controversy of Lord, and you enduring foundations of earth; for Lord has a controversy with his people, and he will contend with Israel. O my people, what have I done to you? In what have I wearied you? Answer me! For I brought you up from land of Egypt, and redeemed you from house of slavery; and I sent before you Moses, Aaron, and Miriam. O my people, remember now what King Balak of Moab devised, what Balaam son of Beor answered him, and what happened from Shittim to Gilgal, that you may know saving acts of Lord. With what shall I come before Lord, and bow myself before God on high? Shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves a year old? Will Lord be pleased with thousands of rams, with ten thousands of rivers of oil? Shall I give my firstborn for my transgression, fruit of my body for sin of my soul? He has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? 1 Corinthians 1:18 31 The message about cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is power of God. For it is written, I will destroy wisdom of wise, and discernment of discerning I will thwart. Where is one who is wise? Where is scribe? Where is debater of this age? Has not God made foolish wisdom of world? For since, in wisdom of God, world did not know God through wisdom, God decided, through foolishness of our proclamation, to save those who believe. For Jews demand signs and Greeks desire wisdom, but we proclaim Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ power of God and wisdom of God. For God s foolishness is wiser than human wisdom, and God s weakness is stronger than human strength. Consider your own call, brors and sisters: not many of you were wise by human standards, not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth. But God chose what is foolish in world to shame wise; God chose what is weak in world to shame strong; God chose what is low and despised in world, things that are not, to reduce to nothing things that are, so that no one might boast in presence of God. He is source of your life in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification and redemption, in order that, as it is written, Let one who boasts, boast in Lord. Matw 5:1 12 When Jesus saw crowds, he went up mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. Then he began to speak, and taught m, saying: Blessed are poor in spirit, for irs is kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for y will be comforted. Blessed are meek, for y will inherit earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for y will be filled. Blessed are merciful, for y will receive mercy. Blessed are pure in heart, for y will see God. Blessed are peacemakers, for y will be called children of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness sake, for irs is kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in same way y persecuted prophets who were before you. Serving assembly: The Very Rev. Dr. Alan Jones, Dean Emeritus Homilist The Very Rev. Dr. Malcolm Clemens Young, Dean Deacon The Rev. Margaret Deeths, Assisting Clergy Lay Assistant Ben Miralles Readers Michael Kinney George Carlson Musicians The Cadral Choir of Men and Boys Benjamin Bachmann, Diana Dollar Knowles Canon Director of Music David Hatt, Interim Organist Clare Simmons, Volunteer Carillonneur Copyrights: Tell out my soul, greatness of Lord (Hymn EH ): words: Copyright 1962 by Hope Publishing Company, Carol Stream, IL 60188; Rights Reserved; Used by permission; Christ is world s true Light (Hymn EH ): words: by permission of Oxford University Press; music: music copyrighted by Church Pension Fund; Lord, make us servants (Hymn EH ): words: James Quinn, SJ; printed by permission of Geoffrey Chapman, a division of Cassell Ltd.; music: 1962, Theodore Presser Co. Used by permission of publisher; Holy, holy, holy Lord (Hymn EH1982-S125): ; music: Setting copyright 1971, 1977, G.I.A. Publications, Inc.; Amen (Hymn EH1982-s118): ; music: setting copyrighted by Church Pension Fund; Our Far in heaven (Hymn EH1982-s148): ; music: 1971 by Mason Martens; Hymns and Service Music reprinted under OneLicense.net #A , Rights Reserved. Readings taken from The New Revised Standard Version of Bible 1989 by The Division of Christian Education of The National Council of Churches of Christ in U.S.A., used by permission.

11 annual meeting Annual Meeting of Congregation Sunday, February 12 Check-in: 9 a.m., Meeting: 9:30 a.m. Gresham Hall Please join us gar to look back at all we have accomplished toger in 2016 and learn what is planned for this year as we explore our 2017 me of The Gift. We will elect representatives to Board of Trustees, Congregation Council, and San Francisco Deanery. pledging members of congregation may vote, and you may make your pledge that morning if you have not done so already. Light refreshments will be served. special events Equipping Beloved Community Saturday, February a.m. - 5 p.m. Cadral Gar with Episcopal laity and clergy for a variety of workshops and trainings. Admission is $10-$25 and includes lunch; scholarships are available as is free childcare by reservation. Register and view seminars at diocal.org/equipping-beloved-community. Winter Crab Feed Saturday, February 18 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Chapter House Dining Room Enjoy an informal, all-you-can-eat meal of fresh crab at this annual community event. Suggested donation of $30. Sign up to help cook and/or RSVP at gracecadral.org/crabfeed. rest in peace Memorial Service for William K. Bowes Jr. Monday, February 6 4 p.m. Cadral Mr. Bowes was a long-time congregant, board member and great supporter of Grace Cadral. His memorial service will take place on Monday, February 6. carnivale Carnivale, cadral s annual gala, takes place on Mardi Gras this year and will be a Carnivale like never before. One thing that never changes, though, is Carnivale s purpose: to raise funds to support Grace s mission to elevate compassion, inclusivity, creativity and learning. Wher it s our wonderful choir, our devoted clergy, Dinner with Grace, Bayview Mission or yoga that you love or all of above Carnivale makes sure cadral can continue to share se gifts. Can t attend this year? Help us by praying for Carnivale s success and share Facebook event and our or social media with your friends and network. stewardship We received a wonderful response to our 2017 stewardship campaign. Over 400 families have pledged a total financial gift of over $840,000. We look forward to giving a full report on stewardship at Annual Meeting on Sunday, February 12. There s still time to pledge! Your generosity supports our core mission of compassion, inclusivity, creativity and learning. music, arts, ideas Lion Dancers The Lion Dance has been performed in Chinese New Year celebrations for thousands of years. The Kei Lun Martial Arts dance troupe will lead our retiring procession in this beautiful lunar new year tradition after 11 a.m. service on Sunday February 5. The Forum: Carey Perloff Sunday, February 19 9:30 a.m. Gresham Hall ACT s Artistic Director will take us behind scenes of ater adaptation of Khaled Hosseini s best selling novel, A Thousand Splendid Suns. The play premieres this week. Hans Uwe Hielsher Sunday, February 5 4 p.m. Cadral Hans Hielscher is organist at Marktkirche in Wiesbaden, Germany, lauded internationally for his many compositions and workshops. Mind Travel: A Live-Piano Experience from Murray Hidary Wednesday, February 8 7 p.m. Cadral This special evening will include a short talk about relationship between oretical physics, consciousness and music; a poetry reading by Kermit Goodman; and transformative piano experience Mind Travel. Tickets at gracecadral.org/mindtravel. spacious grace Spacious Grace is annual arts festival when we remove pews and fill space with exciting, free events. Below are just two of offerings. See full lineup at gracecadral.org/spaciousgrace. Konevets Quartet Wednesday, February 15 7:30 p.m. Cadral This concert by Konevets Quartet of St. Petersburg will offer a fascinating program of harmonic brilliance in rich tradition of Russian choral music. Gabriel Gold + Sam Jackson Saturday, February 18 7 p.m. Cadral Featured musicians for our Tuesday night yoga and Candlelight Labyrinth Walks, Gabriel and Sam launch ir latest CD, Live at Grace Cadral, with a free concert of hang and halo handpans, crystal bowls and voice.

12 cadral worship Sunday Nursery 8 a.m. 1 p.m. Eucharist 8:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Choral Eucharist 11 a.m. Evensong 3 p.m. Evening Eucharist 6 p.m. Monday - Friday Morning Prayer 9 a.m. Holy Eucharist 12:10 p.m. Evening Prayer 5:15 p.m. Thursday Holy Eucharist 7:30 a.m. Choral Evensong 5:15 p.m. Saturday Morning Prayer 9 a.m. Evening Prayer 3 p.m. The Forum The Forum is a series of stimulating conversations in relation to important issues of our day. This season, we ve included some Tuesday evening dates in addition to our regular Sunday morning program. For more information on upcoming guests and past visitors, visit gracecadral.org/forum. January 31: Luvvie Ajayi, digital media maven and writer, in conversation on her provocative first book, I m Judging You: The Do-Better Manual. February 19: Carey Perloff, Artistic Director of ACT, takes us behind scenes of ater production of A Thousand Splendid Suns. when we re open Cadral: Open daily 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Thursday open 7 a.m.). The Shop: Monday Saturday 10 a.m. 4 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m. 4 p.m. Peet s Coffee Kiosk: Monday Friday 7:30 a.m. 4 p.m. Saturday Sunday 8 a.m. 4 p.m. Columbarium: Sunday 9:30-10:30 a.m. and 12:30-1:30 p.m. Docents generally available: Monday - Thursday 1 3 p.m. Saturday 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Sunday after 11 a.m. service (meet at font). Get connected, stay connected Follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/gracecadralsf) and Twitter (@gracecadral). Sign up for our weekly events , Cadral Highlights, or for congregation updates, at gracecadral.org. Listen to sermons and services online The 11 a.m. Sunday Eucharist and 5:15 p.m. Thursday Evensong are posted on our website for a week after each service. Subscribe to sermons through itunes or listen: gracecadral.org/listen Prayer Requests To request prayers of thanksgiving or intercession, prayer@gracecadral.org. Every day, our prayer team tends to concerns of community and remembers those who have died. Cadral Clergy and Program Staff The Rt. Rev. Marc Handley Andrus, Bishop, Diocese of California bishopmarc@diocal.org (415) The Very Rev. Dr. Malcolm Clemens Young, Dean dean@gracecadral.org (415) The Rev. Dr. Ellen Clark-King, Executive Pastor, Canon for Social Justice ellenc@gracecadral.org (415) The Rev. Mark E. Stanger, Canon for Formation marks@gracecadral.org (415) The Rev. Mary Carter Greene, Director of Children, Youth and Family Ministry maryg@gracecadral.org (415) The Rev. Jude Harmon, Director of Innovative Ministries judeh@gracecadral.org (415) The Rev. Nina Pickerrell, Cadral Deacon ninap@gracecadral.org (415) Benjamin Bachmann, Diana Dollar Knowles Canon Director of Music benb@gracecadral.org (415) Jeffrey Hookom, Precentor jeffreyh@gracecadral.org (415) The Very Rev. Dr. Alan Jones, Dean Emeritus Regarding Cadral Congregation congregation@gracecadral.org General Information (415) info@gracecadral.org gracecadral.org 1100 California Street, San Francisco, CA Grace Cadral is an Episcopal Church, a member of worldwide Anglican Communion.