The Cathedral Church of St. James The Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost

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1 The Cathedral Church of St. James The Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost September 23, Sung Eucharist at 9:00am "Red Roofs" by Marc Chagall, As long as you are proud you cannot know God. A proud man is always looking down on thing and people: and, of course, as long as you are looking down you cannot see something that is above you. C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity, Humility is nothing but truth, and pride is nothing but lying. St. Vincent de Paul The theology of littleness is a basic category of Christianity. After all, the tenor of our faith is that God's distinctive greatness is revealed precisely in powerlessness. That in the long run, the strength of history is precisely in those who love, which is to say, in a strength that, properly speaking, cannot be measured according to categories of power. So in order to show who he is, God consciously revealed himself in the powerlessness of Nazareth and Golgotha. Thus, it is not the one who can destroy the most who is the most powerful...but, on the contrary, the least power of love is already greater than the greatest power of destruction. Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger/Pope Benedict, Salt of the Earth, 1997.

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3 Welcome to St. James Cathedral This sacred land is the territory of several Indigenous Nations - the Wendat, the Haudenosaunee, and the Anishnaabe, with special recognition to the Mississaugas of New Credit. We also acknowledge that we are on the shores of Niigaani-gichigami/Lake Ontario. This territory is governed by the Dish With One Spoon Wampum Belt Treaty, an agreement between the Haudenosaunee Confederacy and the Anishnaabe Confederacy to peaceably share and sustain the life of the Great Lakes. In the spirit of that Treaty we seek to place at the centre of our gatherings the values of respectful reciprocity, diversity, peace, responsibility, and mutual aid. Information about Cathedral events, ministries announcements can be found at the back of this booklet after the service program. Questions? Speak to a sidesperson the people wearing gold name tags. Children & Families Sunday School is offered at 11:00am for all children aged 5-12, including visitors, in the Library of the Cathedral Centre. Children and their families are invited to gather in the reserved pews near the entrance of the Cathedral with Children & Youth Coordinator Andrew Kuhl. During the Collect, Andrew will bring the group to the Library, returning to the service for the Eucharist. Speak to Andrew directly about registration or him at akuhl@stjamescathedral.ca. Nursery Care for preschoolers is available from 8:45am 12:30pm on Sundays, in the Library (Cathedral Centre). Accessibility A Wheelchair Accessible Washroom is located at the front of the Cathedral through the doors by the pulpit. Assisted hearing devices are available from the sidespersons. Coffee Hour Join us for coffee after the 9:00 and 11:00am services in Snell Hall of the Cathedral Centre. The Cathedral Centre is the glass and brick building located behind the Cathedral on Church Street. Parking There are a variety of inexpensive parking lots available around the Cathedral. Please see the leaflets at the back of the Cathedral or online at stjamescathedral.ca/contact for more information. Connect with the Cathedral Visit our website at stjamescathedral.ca Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/stjamesto As this is a very public and open space please be aware of your personal belongings. Do not leave them unattended in the Cathedral or in the Cathedral Centre.

4 Welcome! We are so glad you have joined us for worship this morning. Please ensure that cell phones are turned off and refrain from taking photographs during the liturgy. THE GATHERING OF THE COMMUNITY Prelude Lied (Cradle Song) Louis Vierne Welcome and Announcements Hymn Text: Fred Kaan; Music: Henry Purcell; Tune: Westminster Abbey 1

5 Presider People Gloria Presider All The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all. And also with you. New Plainsong Mass David Hurd Glory to God in the highest, And peace to his people on earth. Lord God, heavenly king, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory. Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us; you are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen. Collect of the Day Presider Let us pray. Please remain standing. People Almighty God, you have created the heavens and the earth, and ourselves in your image. Teach us to discern your hand in all your works and to serve you with reverence and thanksgiving; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. 2

6 THE PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD Please be seated. The First Reading Wisdom of Solomon 1: 16-2: 1, Reader But the ungodly by their words and deeds summoned death; considering him a friend, they pined away and made a covenant with him, because they are fit to belong to his company. For they reasoned unsoundly, saying to themselves, "Short and sorrowful is our life, and there is no remedy when a life comes to its end, and no one has been known to return from Hades. Let us lie in wait for the righteous man, because he is inconvenient to us and opposes our actions; he reproaches us for sins against the law, and accuses us of sins against our training. He professes to have knowledge of God, and calls himself a child of the Lord. He became to us a reproof of our thoughts; the very sight of him is a burden to us, because his manner of life is unlike that of others, and his ways are strange. We are considered by him as something base, and he avoids our ways as unclean; he calls the last end of the righteous happy, and boasts that God is his father. Let us see if his words are true, and let us test what will happen at the end of his life; for if the righteous man is God's child, he will help him, and will deliver him from the hand of his adversaries. Let us test him with insult and torture, so that we may find out how gentle he is, and make trial of his forbearance. Let us condemn him to a shameful death, for, according to what he says, he will be protected." Thus they reasoned, but they were led astray, for their wickedness blinded them, and they did not know the secret purposes of God, nor hoped for the wages of holiness, nor discerned the prize for blameless souls. Reader The word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God. Psalm Please remain seated. Psalm 54 Plainsong Cantor All Cantor Save me, O God, by your name; * in your might, de-fënd my_cause. Hear my prayer, O God; * give ear to the words of mÿ mouth. For the arrogant have risen up against me, and the ruthless have sought my life, * those who have no re-gärd for_god. 3

7 All Cantor All Cantor All Behold, God is my hel-per; * it is the Lord who sus-täins my_life. Render evil to those who spy on_me; * in your faithfulness, de-ströy them. I will offer you a free-will sa-crifice * and praise your name, O Lord, for ït is_good. For you have rescued me from e-very trou-ble, * and my eye has seen the ruin of mÿ foes. The Second Reading James 3: 13 4: 3, 7-8a Reader Who is wise and understanding among you? Show by your good life that your works are done with gentleness born of wisdom. But if you have bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not be boastful and false to the truth. Such wisdom does not come down from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, devilish. For where there is envy and selfish ambition, there will also be disorder and wickedness of every kind. But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without a trace of partiality or hypocrisy. And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace for those who make peace. Those conflicts and disputes among you, where do they come from? Do they not come from your cravings that are at war within you? You want something and do not have it; so you commit murder. And you covet something and cannot obtain it; so you engage in disputes and conflicts. You do not have, because you do not ask. You ask and do not receive, because you ask wrongly, in order to spend what you get on your pleasures. Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Reader The word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God. Gospel Acclamation Walker and O Carroll Please stand as you are able and turn to face the Gospeller in the centre aisle. Cantor Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! People Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Cantor God has called us through the gospel, so that we may obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. People Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! 4

8 The Holy Gospel Mark 9: Gospeller The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Gospeller The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark. People Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ. Gospeller They went on from there and passed through Galilee. Jesus did not want anyone to know it; for he was teaching his disciples, saying to them, The Son of Man is to be betrayed into human hands, and they will kill him, and three days after being killed, he will rise again. But they did not understand what he was saying and were afraid to ask him. Then they came to Capernaum; and when he was in the house he asked them, What were you arguing about on the way? But they were silent, for on the way they had argued with one another who was the greatest. He sat down, called the twelve, and said to them, Whoever wants to be first must be last of all and servant of all. Then he took a little child and put it among them; and taking it in his arms, he said to them, Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me welcomes not me but the one who sent me. Gospeller The Gospel of Christ. People Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. Homily The Nicene Creed Please stand, as you are able. Presider Let us confess our faith, as we say, All 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: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from 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. With the 5

9 Father and the Son he is worshipped and glorified. He 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. The Prayers of the People Please join in the response indicated by the Intercessor. Please remain standing. Confession and Absolution Presider Dear friends in Christ, God is steadfast in love and infinite in mercy; God welcomes sinners and invites us to this table. Let us confess our sins, confident in God s forgiveness. Please kneel, as you are able. Presider All Presider People The Peace Presider People 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 neighbours as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the 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 the glory of your name. Amen. Almighty God have mercy upon you, pardon and deliver you from all your sins, confirm and strengthen you in all goodness, and keep you in eternal life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Please stand, as you are able. We offer each other a sign of peace. A handshake or a simple bow are appropriate. The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you. THE CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST An offering will now be taken for the life and ministry of the Cathedral. 6

10 Offertory Hymn Text: F.W. Faber; Music: Melody J.L. Steiner; Tune: Gott Will s Machen 7

11 Prayer over the Gifts Presider God of power, the glory of your works fills us with wonder and awe. Accept our offering this day, and help us to live in peace and harmony with all your creation, for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord. People Amen. The Great Thanksgiving Presider The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Presider Lift up your hearts. People We lift them to the Lord. Presider Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People It is right to give our thanks and praise. Presider Blessed are you, gracious God, creator of heaven and earth; we give you thanks and praise through Jesus Christ our Lord, who on this first day of the week overcame death and the grave, and by his glorious resurrection opened to us the way of everlasting life. In our unending joy we echo on earth the song of the angels in heaven as we raise our voices to proclaim the glory of your name. Sanctus & Benedictus Community Mass Richard Proulx All Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest, hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest, hosanna in the highest. Please kneel, as you are able. Presider O God most mighty, O God most merciful, O God our rock and our salvation, hear us as we praise, call us to your table, grant us your life. When the world was a formless void, you formed order and beauty. When Abraham and Sarah were barren, you sent them a child. When the Israelites were enslaved, you led them to freedom. Ruth faced starvation, David fought Goliath, and the psalmists cried out for healing, and full of compassion, you granted the people your life. You entered our sorrows in Jesus our brother. He was born among the poor, he lived under oppression, he wept over the city. With infinite love, he granted the people your life. 8

12 Presider People Presider People Presider People Presider People In the night in which he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave thanks; broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take and eat; this is my body, given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me. Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to drink, saying: This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me. Remembering his death, we cry out Amen. Amen. Celebrating his resurrection, we shout Amen. Amen. Trusting his presence in every time and place, we plead Amen. Amen. O God, you are Breath: send your Spirit on this meal. O God, you are Bread: feed us with yourself. O God, you are Wine: warm our hearts and make us one. O God, you are Fire: transform us with hope. O God most majestic, O God most motherly, O God our strength and our song, you show us a vision of a tree of life with fruits for all and leaves that heal the nations. Grant us such life, the life of the Father to the Son, the life of the Spirit of our risen Saviour, life in you, now and forever. Amen. The Lord s Prayer McNeil Robinson Presider As our Saviour taught us, let us pray, All Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and for ever. Amen. The Breaking of the Bread Presider Creator of all, you gave us golden fields of wheat, whose many grains we have gathered and made into this one bread. All So may your Church be gathered from the ends of the earth into your kingdom. 9

13 The Communion Presider The gifts of God for the People of God. People Thanks be to God. Agnus Dei New Plainsong Mass David Hurd All Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, grant us peace. All baptized persons are welcome to receive Communion. There are three stations for reception: the centre aisle (standing), and both side altars (kneel or stand). Gluten-free hosts are available upon request. For health reasons, please refrain from dipping the host in the chalice. Motet Tantum Ergo Louis Vierne Choir Tantum ergo Sacramentum veneremur cernui: et antiquum documentum novo cedat ritui: præstet fides supplementum sensuum defectui. Genitori, Genitoque laus et jubilatio, salus, honor, virtus quoque sit et benedictio: procedenti ab utroque compar sit laudatio. Amen. Therefore we, before him bending, this great Sacrament revere; types and shadows have their ending, for the newer rite is here; faith, our outward sense befriending, makes our inward vision clear. Glory let us give, and blessing to the Father and the Son, honour, might and praise addressing, while eternal ages run; ever too his love confessing, who from Both with Both is One. Amen. 10

14 Hymn Text: Carl P. Daw, Jr.; Music: James Hopkirk; Tune: Bellwoods Prayer after Communion Presider Let us pray. Please stand, as you are able. Ruler of the universe, all creation yearns for its fulfilment in your Son. May we who have shared in holy things grow into maturity in him. This we ask in the name of the same Jesus Christ our Lord. People Amen. Presider Glory to God, All whose power, working in us, can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine. Glory to God from generation to generation, in the Church and in Christ Jesus, for ever and ever. Amen. The Blessing Presider The peace of God which passes all understanding keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord; and the blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you and remain with you always. People Amen. 11

15 Hymn Hymn text on facing page Text: Martin Rinkart; tr. Catherine Winkworth; Music: Melody Johann Crüger; Tune: Nun Danket Hymn text Now thank we all our God, with heart and hands and voices, who wondrous things hath done, in whom his world rejoices; who from our mother s arms hath blessed us on our way with countless gifts of love, and still is ours today. O may this bounteous God through all our life be near us, with ever joyful hearts and blessèd peace to cheer us; and keep us in his grace, and guide us when perplexed, and free us from all ills in this world and the next. All praise and thanks to God the Father now be given, the Son, and Holy Ghost, supreme in highest heaven, the One eternal God, whom earth and heaven adore, for thus it was, is now, and shall be evermore. 12

16 Dismissal Presider Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. People Thanks be to God. Postlude Carillon Louis Vierne Presiding Celebrant: The Vicar Homilist: The Dean Reader: Sheila Snelgrove Intercessor: Gloria Wiebe Communion Ministers: Gerald Courage, David Gates, Jackie Jagoda & Maurice Snelgrove Stewards: Edith Reese & James Reese Director of Music: Robert Busiakiewicz Organist: Ian Sadler Organ Scholar: Nick Veltmeyer Sung by the Cathedral Parish Choir HYMN TEXTS ARE REPRODUCED WITH PERMISSION UNDER ONELICENSE.NET LICENSE #8673. NEW REVISED STANDARD VERSION BIBLE: (NRSV) ANGLICIZED EDITION, COPYRIGHT 1989, 1995, DIVISION OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF THE CHURCHES OF CHRIST IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. USED BY PERMISSION. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. TEXTS FROM THE BOOK OF ALTERNATIVE SERVICES ARE REPRODUCED WITH PERMISSION UNDER COPYRIGHT 2004 BY THE GENERAL SYNOD OF THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. REPRODUCED UNDER LICENSE FROM ABC PUBLISHING, ANGLICAN BOOK CENTRE, A MINISTRY OF THE GENERAL SYNOD OF THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA, FROM ANGLICAN LITURGICAL LIBRARY. FURTHER COPYING IS PROHIBITED. MATERIAL FROM THE NEW ENGLISH HYMNAL THE INTERNATIONAL CONSULTATION OF ENGLISH TEXTS. REPRODUCED BY PERMISSION OF THE ARCHBISHOPS COUNCIL. V2 13