Choral Eucharist. Feast of Christ the King 25 November am

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1 Choral Eucharist Feast of Christ the King 25 November am Welcome to St Paul s Cathedral Wominjeka means Welcome in Wurundjeri, the language of the Kulin nation, the land in which the Cathedral stands. We acknowledge and pay our respects to their elders past, present and emerging and to Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders with us today. St Paul s is home to worshippers from more than two dozen nations, seat of the Anglican Primate of Australia, and home church for Anglicans in Melbourne and Victoria. We are delighted that you are with us today: come and worship with us again. Whether you are Anglican, from another Christian Church or another faith tradition, you are warmly welcome to take part in the service. If you want to find out more about the Christian faith, please make yourself known to our clergy. Leading the Service President: The Precentor Preacher: The Dean The service is sung by the Choir of Boys and Men. Children A children s area is located on the right-hand side of the Cathedral. Children s activity packs are available. Parents are asked to remain with their children. Safeguarding We strongly condemn any forms of abuse and are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable people. All our staff and volunteers complete training and relevant checks. If you would like to raise any concerns, please contact Kooyoora. Tel Communion Baptised Christians of all denominations are welcome to receive Holy Communion. If you d prefer to receive a blessing please come forward holding this booklet. Gluten free wafers are available, please ask the priest. Readings in International Languages Today s readings can be found in major world languages on our website: Tea and coffee are served following the service in the Barbara Darling Room. Membership If you have been a regular member of the Cathedral for six months or more, please ensure that your name is added to the Cathedral Electoral Roll ask a Welcomer for details or contact our office. Tap and Go facilities are available on the offertory plates. 1

2 Please join in singing the hymns and in saying the words printed in bold type. GATHERING IN GOD S NAME Please stand 2 All that dedicated city, dearly loved of God on high, in exultant jubilation pours perpetual melody, God the One in Three adoring in glad hymns eternally. 3 To this temple, where we call thee, come, O Lord of Hosts, today; with thy wonted loving-kindness hear thy servants as they pray, and thy fullest benediction shed within its walls alway. 4 Here vouchsafe to all thy servants what they ask of thee to gain, what they gain from thee for ever with the blessèd to retain, and hereafter in thy glory evermore with thee to reign. 5 Laud and honour to the Father, laud and honour to the Son, laud and honour to the Spirit, ever Three, and ever One, consubstantial, co-eternal, while unending ages run. Latin, tr. John Mason Neale ( ) Hymns Ancient and Modern New Standard 332 THE GREETING AND WELCOME The president welcomes the people and says: The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all. And also with you. THE CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION Choir Lord have mercy upon us, Christ have mercy upon us, Lord have mercy upon us. Sit or kneel Mass Op Charles-Marie Widor ( Jesus said, Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is close at hand. So let us turn away from sin and turn to Christ, confessing our sings in penitence and faith. 2

3 Merciful God, our maker and our judge, we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, and in what we have failed to do: we have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbours as ourselves; we repent, and are sorry for all our sins. Father, forgive us. Strengthen us to love and obey you in newness of life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Almighty God, who has promised forgiveness to all who turn to him in faith: pardon you and set you free from all your sins, strengthen you in all goodness and keep you in eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. THE HYMN OF PRAISE (GLORIA) Choir Please stand Glory to God in the highest, and peace to God's 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. Mass Op Widor THE COLLECT Everlasting God, whose will is to restore all things in your well-beloved Son, our Lord and King: grant that the people of earth, now divided and enslaved by sin, may be freed and brought together under his gentle and loving rule; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD Please sit FIRST READING: 2 Samuel Read by Craig Gray 1 Now these are the last words of David: The oracle of David, son of Jesse, the oracle of the man whom God exalted, the anointed of the God of Jacob, the favourite of the Strong One of Israel: 2 The spirit of the LORD speaks through me, his word is upon my tongue. 3 The God of Israel has spoken, the Rock of Israel has said to me: One who rules over people justly, ruling in the fear of God, 4 is like the light of morning, like the sun rising on a cloudless morning, gleaming from the rain on the grassy land. 5 Is not my house like this with God? For he has made with me an everlasting covenant, ordered in all things and secure. Will he not cause to prosper all my help and my desire? 6 But the godless are all like thorns that are thrown away; for they cannot be picked up with the hand; 7 to touch them one uses an iron bar or the shaft of a spear. And they are entirely consumed in fire on the spot. Hear the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. 3

4 PSALM: 93 Please sing the response after the cantor, then as indicated The Lord is King, and has put on robes of glory: the Lord has put on his glory, he has girded himself with strength. He has made the world so firm: that it cannot be moved. Response Your throne is established from of old: you are from everlasting. The floods have lifted up, O Lord, the floods have lifted up their voice: the floods lift up their pounding. Response But mightier than the sound of many waters, than the mighty waters or the breakers of the sea: the Lord on high is mighty. Your decrees are very sure: and holiness, O Lord, adorns your house for ever. Response Music: Richard Proulx ( ) & Anthony Gregory Murray ( ) SECOND READING: Revelation 1.4b-8 Read by Canon A/Prof Avril Brereton 4 Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, 5 and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To him who loves us and freed us from our sins by his blood, 6 and made us to be a kingdom, priests serving his God and Father, to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. 7 Look! He is coming with the clouds; every eye will see him, even those who pierced him; and on his account all the tribes of the earth will wail. So it is to be. Amen. 8 I am the Alpha and the Omega, says the Lord God, who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty. Hear the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. 4

5 THE GRADUAL HYMN Please stand 2 Christ has our host surrounded with clouds of martyrs bright who wave their palms in triumph and fire us for the fight. For Christ the cross ascended to save a world undone, and suffering for the sinful our full redemption won. 3 Down in the realm of darkness he lay a captive bound, but at the hour appointed he rose a victor crowned, and now, to heaven ascended, he sits upon the throne in glorious dominion, his Father s and his own. St Columba (521-97) tr. Duncan Macgregor ( ) alt. Australian Hymn Book 123 THE GOSPEL The Cantor introduces the acclamation, then all repeat: Remain standing Cantor Blessed is he who inherits the kingdom of our father David; blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Alleluia! The Lord be with you. And also with you. The Holy Gospel our Lord Jesus Christ according to St John: Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ! 33 Then Pilate entered the headquarters again, summoned Jesus, and asked him, Are you the King of the Jews? 34 Jesus answered, Do you ask this on your own, or did others tell you about me? 35 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? 36 Jesus answered, My kingdom is not from this world. If my kingdom 5

6 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. 37 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. For the Gospel of the Lord, praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. THE SERMON The Dean NICENE CREED Please stand 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, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary and became truly human. 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 and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is worshipped and glorified, who 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 Led by Bruce Tonge Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer. At the end Almighty God, you have promised to hear our prayers. Grant that what we have asked in faith we may by your grace receive, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Please sit or kneel THE NOTICES THE GREETING OF PEACE Christ the King reigns in glory. To him be glory and dominion for ever. The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you. All may exchange a sign of peace Please stand 6

7 THE OFFERTORY During the hymn, an offering is received to support the Cathedral s ministry. On average our congregants contribute $20 each. Please be as generous as you can. Thank you for your gift. Tap and Go facilities are available on the plates. 2 Crown him the Virgin s Son, the God incarnate born, whose arm those crimson trophies won which now his brow adorn: fruit of the mystic Rose, as of that Rose the Stem; the Root whence mercy ever flows, the Babe of Bethlehem. 3 Crown him the Lord of love! Behold his hands and side, rich wounds yet visible above in beauty glorified: no angel in the sky can fully bear that sight, but downward bends the burning eye at mysteries so bright. 4 Crown him the Lord of Peace, whose power a sceptre sways from pole to pole, that wars may cease, and all be prayer and praise: his reign shall know no end, and round his piercèd feet fair flowers of Paradise extend their fragrance ever sweet. 5 Crown him the Lord of years, the Potentate of time, Creator of the rolling spheres, ineffably sublime. All hail, Redeemer, hail! for thou hast died for me; thy praise shall never, never fail throughout eternity. Matthew Bridges ( ) Hymns Ancient and Modern Revised 224 THE HOLY COMMUNION The President prays the prayer over the gifts and all respond Blessed be God for ever. 7

8 THE GREAT THANKSGIVING The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give thanks and praise. The president offers thanks to God for the grace and mercy made available to us in Christ. In response, the Choir sings on behalf of all Choir Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. The president recounts the last supper In faith we acclaim you, O Christ: We remember his death on the cross. We proclaim the resurrection to new life. We await Christ s coming in glory. The president concludes the Eucharistic Prayer, to which all respond...in songs of never-ending praise: Blessing and honour and glory and power are yours for ever and ever. Amen. THE LORD S PRAYER Being made one by the power of the Spirit, as our Saviour taught us, so we pray, each in our own language, Notre Père..., Padre nuestro..., Vater unser..., 我們在天上的父 Bapa kami..., E to matou Matua..., 天の父よ..., Our Father who art, 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 We break this bread to share in the body of Christ. We who are many are one body, For we all share in the one bread. THE AGNUS DEI (LAMB OF GOD) Choir Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world, have mercy on us. Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world, have mercy on us. Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world, grant us your peace. 8

9 THE INVITATION TO COMMUNION All baptised Christians are invited to receive the bread and the wine of the Eucharist. Please bring this booklet with you and tell the priest if you prefer to receive a blessing. Gluten free wafers are available on request. THE ANTHEM During the administration of Holy Communion the choir sings Rejoice the Lord is King Bryan Kelly (b. 1934) Rejoice, the Lord is King! Your Lord and King adore; mortals, give thanks and sing, and triumph evermore: lift up your heart, lift up your voice, rejoice, again I say, rejoice. Jesus, the Saviour, reigns, the God of truth and love; when he had purged our stains, he took his seat above: lift up your heart, His kingdom cannot fail; he rules o er earth and heaven; the keys of death and hell are to our Jesus given lift up your heart, THE SENDING OUT OF GOD S PEOPLE Text: Charles Wesley ( ). Music: Bryan Kelly (b.1934) Please stand The president prays the post-communion prayer and all join in the response Father, we offer ourselves to you as a living sacrifice through Jesus Christ our Lord. Send us out in the power of your Spirit to live and work to your praise and glory. THE DISMISSAL HYMN 9

10 2 How often, making music, have we found a new dimension in the world of sound, as worship moved us to a more profound Alleluia! 3 So has the Church, in liturgy and song, in faith and love, through centuries of wrong, borne witness to the truth in every tongue: Alleluia! 4 And did not Jesus sing a psalm that night when utmost evil strove against the light? Then let us sing, for whom he won the fight: Alleluia! 5 Let every instrument be tuned for praise! Let all rejoice who have a voice to raise! And may God give us faith to sing always: Alleluia! THE BLESSING AND DISMISSAL The president pronounces the Blessing be among you and remain with you always. Amen. Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. In the name of Christ. Amen. ORGAN POSTLUDE Frederick Pratt Green ( ) Church Hymnary IV 203i. Reproduced with permission Tu es Petra Henri Mulet ( ): Mr Lachlan Redd, Sub-Organist PERMISSIONS The Holy Communion Second Order: A Prayer Book for Australia 1995 Broughton Publishing. Texts of Scripture: the New Revised Standard Version Bible, 1989 Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. Hymns are reproduced by permission. This compilation is copyright 2018 The Dean and Chapter of St Paul s Cathedral. PLEASE PRAY WITH US FOR THE WORLD The people of California, for those who have loved ones still missing following the forest fires, for safety and strength for those involved in the clean-up, for generosity towards those in need of shelter and daily provisions; safety for Guatemalans living near Volcano Fuego; improvement in the relationship between the Israeli Government and Palestinians living on the Gaza Strip; safety and provision of daily needs for refugees around the world, the removal of children and adult refugees from Nauru. 10

11 THOSE SUFFERING FROM DROUGHT Our heavenly Father, we acknowledge our ingratitude when we have taken your goodness for granted, when the heaven has poured forth rain and the earth has produced its fruit. Yet now we cry to you for help, as the drought in Australia deepens. Have mercy on our land; have mercy on the people of the land. May your bountiful hand send forth rain upon our parched earth. Fulfil your promises that while the earth remains, seedtime and harvest shall not cease, so that those in remote and rural areas may find relief from their distress and glorify your name for the provision of their needs. We ask this in the name of our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen. THE ANGLICAN COMMUNION The Lusitanian Church, Portugal (Bp Jorge Pina Cabral). THE AUSTRALIAN ANGLICAN CHURCH Diocese of Bunbury (Bp Ian Coutts, Dean Darryl Cotton, Clergy and People). THE DIOCESE OF MELBOURNE Mission to Seafarers (Malcolm Reed, Chair; Onofre Punay, Chaplain); Chinese Mission of the Epiphany Melbourne (Richard Liu). OUR CATHEDRAL Our Administrator, Trevor Whittaker; Cathedral Secretary, Hannah Hornsby; Events Coordinator, Andrew Victorsen; Shop Manager, Susan Baker and assistant, Michelle Clark; Compliance Officer, Dawn Connell; Director of Philanthropy, Ms Leigh Mackay; our Associate Clergy, Canon Dr Stephen Ames, Canon Dr Jill Firth, Archdeacon Ray McInnes, Revd Prof. Mark Lindsay, Revd Emily Fraser, Revd Matt Campbell, Revd Rick Cheung, Revd Jessica Cheung, Revd Prof. Chou Wee Pan; Revd Canon Robert and Ruth Vun as they prepare to begin ministry at St Paul s in the new year. THOSE IN SICKNESS OR NEED Jenny McDonald, Beryl Coombe, Nancy Painter, Mary Goh, Robyn & David Forbes, Colin & Ann Jackman, Janet, Patsy Miller, Jane Tombs, Joyce Smith, Jean Nicoll, Estelle Ritchie, Neil Gryst, Owen Cooper, Charles, Judy and Frank Clift, Lucilia and Carlota Soares, John and Jean Carolane, Seila, Anson. REFUGEES IN DETENTION Hussain Kifayat, Premakanthan Mookiaih, Saad Samir Meshelawi, Rajendran Vimalchandran, Rameshkumar Sivagnanam. YEAR S MINDS 26 Patricia Joan Crowl (Congregation) Clive Malcolm Gibson (Former Chorister) 1999 Henry Thomas Langley (Dean) Sarah Mc Lagan (Congregation) Frank Woods (Former Archbishop) 1994 NOTICES NEXT SUNDAY S PREACHERS (2 DEC ADVENT SUNDAY) 8am, 9am and 10.30am: The Revd Canon Matt Williams; 6pm- Advent Carol Service: The Precentor. 11

12 THANK YOU! Thanks to Lynne Gray and the hospitality team, along with Robyn Teed and the cathedral Cambodian team for the most delicious and enjoyable fund raising congregation lunch last Sunday. We were thrilled that the lunch raised $3200 towards the Cambodian project in support of the poor of Cambodia. Thank you to all who made this possible! BIBLE STUDY AFTER THE 8AM SERVICE Study group in the Canon s Vestry at 9am after the 8am service on 25/11 and 2/12. Two extracts from Sarah Coakley s The New Asceticism. All welcome. If you would like a copy please contact Stephen on sames@trinity.edu.au. BIBLE STUDY AFTER THE 9.00AM SERVICE All are invited to join in Bible Study following morning tea after the 9.00am service. Studies are currently on the book of Proverbs and have been prepared by The Rev Prof. Chou We Pan. MAINLY MUSIC Thank you to those who have volunteered to help. If you are interested in joining the team next year, please speak to the Precentor. CHRISTMAS at ST PAUL S CATHEDRAL Join us for these Advent and Christmas services ADVENT: Sunday 2 December 6 pm Advent Carol Service. Preacher: The Precentor Sunday 16 December 3 pm Christmas Carol Service. Preacher: The Dean CHRISTMAS EVE: Monday 24 December 3 pm Children s Christmas Service. 6 pm Christmas Carol Service. Preacher: The Dean 8 pm A Mandarin Christmas. Preacher: The Revd Enshu Zhu 10 pm First Eucharist of Christmas. Preacher: The Dean pm Midnight Mass. Preacher: The Dean CHRISTMAS DAY: Tuesday 25 December 8 am Eucharist with Hymns. Preacher: The Precentor 10 am Choral Eucharist. Preacher: The Archbishop 1.30 pm A Mandarin Eucharist. Preacher: The Revd Rick Cheung 12