The Arrival of Three Wise Men by Evgen Semenyuk Holy Eucharist The Feast of the Epiphany January 6, 2019 at 9 a.m. SaintJamesCathedral.org 65 East Huron Street, Chicago, Illinois 60611 Phone 312-787-7360
Welcome to St. James Cathedral! Whether you are visiting or are a regular worshipper, you are welcome at St. James without conditions or expectations. This booklet contains everything you need to worship with us today. If you would like to learn about the mission and ministry of the cathedral, please complete one of the visitor cards available in the pews and place it in the offering plate or hand it to an usher. CHILDREN IN WORSHIP Children are always welcome here, and this service is designed to actively engage them in worship. There is an open space to the front right of the pews for children to play under your supervision and a changing station for parents of our youngest members under the church in the restrooms. HOLY COMMUNION We offer God s gracious gift of Holy Communion to anyone who wishes to receive it. Please follow the ushers directions. If you prefer to receive a blessing, come forward and cross your arms over your chest. Let the priest know if you would need a gluten-free wafer or the alcohol-free chalice. We are also happy to bring Communion to you if you are unable to come to the altar rail. Please let an usher know if this would be helpful for you. PARKING On Sundays, reduced-rate parking is available at R.O.W. Parking Garage (50 E. Ohio) for $3 for up to six hours from the time of entering the garage. Discounts are also available for all-day parking at Ohio Ontario Self Park (33 W. Ontario) for $9. To receive a reduced-rate parking voucher, please go to the Welcome Center desk following the service. FOR YOUR INFORMATION Restrooms are in the Welcome Center connected to the east end of the cathedral and below the front entrance of the church. GET INVOLVED There are a variety of ways to become involved, whether you are a committed follower of Christ, an occasional visitor who appreciates our programming, or fall somewhere in between. Refreshments are available after the service, where we look forward to getting to know you and helping you connect with this vibrant and historic community! The Very Rev. Dominic Barrington Dean of the Cathedral 2
Gathering VOLUNTARY Please stand. INTROIT HYMN Hymnal 119 Words: Marcus Aurelius Clemens Prudentius (348 410); tr. Hymns Ancient and Modern, 1861, alt. Music: Stuttgart, melody from Psalmodia Sacra, oder Andächtige und Schöne Gesänge, 1715 3
OPENING ACCLAMATION Presider Blessed be the One, Holy, and Living God. Glory to God for ever and ever. The presider welcomes the people to the service. PRAYERS OF PENITENCE Reader Christ came in humility to share our lives: forgive our pride. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Reader Christ came with good news for all people: forgive our silence. Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Reader Christ came in love to a world of suffering: forgive our self-centeredness. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. The presider pronounces God s forgiveness. GLORIA Words: Edwin Le Grice (1911 1992) Music: Woodlands, Walter Greatorex (1877 1949), alt. 4
COLLECT OF THE DAY Presider Presider God be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. Creator of the heavens, who led the Magi by a star to worship to Christ-child: guide and sustain us, that we may find our journey s end in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Please be seated. Liturgy of the Word FIRST READING A Reading from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah. (60:1 6) Jerusalem, stand up! Shine! Your new day is dawning. The glory of the Lord shines brightly on you. The earth and its people are covered with darkness, but the glory of the Lord is shining upon you. Nations and kings will come to the light of your dawning day. The Lord said: Open your eyes! Look around! Crowds are coming. Your sons are on their way from distant lands; your daughters are being carried like little children. When you see this, your faces will glow; your hearts will pound and swell with pride. Treasures from across the sea and the wealth of nations will be brought to you. Your country will be covered with caravans of young camels from Midian and Ephah. The people of Sheba will bring gold and spices in praise of me, the Lord. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Contemporary English Version (CEV) Copyright 2005 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION As the gospeller carries the Gospel book past the play area, all children are encouraged to join in the procession, gathering around as the Gospel is read. Music: Caribbean traditional, arr. John L. Bell (b. 1949) 5
HOLY GOSPEL Gospeller The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. (2:1 12) Glory to you, Lord Christ. Jesus was born in the town of Bethlehem in Judea during the time when Herod was king. When Jesus was born, some wise men from the east came to Jerusalem. They asked, Where is the baby who was born to be the king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him. When King Herod heard this, he was troubled, as were all the people in Jerusalem. Herod called a meeting of all the leading priests and teachers of the law and asked them where the Christ would be born. They answered, In the town of Bethlehem in Judea. The prophet wrote about this in the Scriptures: But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are not just an insignificant village in Judah. A ruler will come from you who will be like a shepherd for my people Israel. Then Herod had a secret meeting with the wise men and learned from them the exact time they first saw the star. He sent the wise men to Bethlehem, saying, Look carefully for the child. When you find him, come tell me so I can worship him too. After the wise men heard the king, they left. The star that they had seen in the east went before them until it stopped above the place where the child was. When the wise men saw the star, they were filled with joy. They came to the house where the child was and saw him with his mother, Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. They opened their gifts and gave him treasures of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. But God warned the wise men in a dream not to go back to Herod, so they returned to their own country by a different way. The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ. New Century Version (NCV) Copyright 2005 SERMON The Rev. Anna Broadbent Curate 6
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Words: Timothy Dudley Smith (b. 1926); from the Apostles' Creed Music: Nettleton, melody from A Repository of Sacred Music, Part II, 1813 PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE The deacon passes around a microphone so that all may hear the prayers of everyone gathered for worship. Our prayers aim to include five primary areas: The church, including our bishop and the life of the Diocese of Chicago and St. James Cathedral. Our world, including prayer for those who govern and lead us. Our local community, including those whom we encounter regularly. Those in particular need, including the sick in mind, body, or spirit. Those who have died, especially those whose death was recent. PEACE The presider says The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you. The people greet each other in the name of the Lord. 7
Holy Communion OFFERTORY Your offering supports the ongoing mission of St. James Cathedral, including the meal ministries Sandwich Sunday and Just Meals, and our summer camp providing cultural enrichment in a safe environment for Chicago youth, Summer in the City. For more information, please visit our website. OFFERTORY HYMN Hymnal 117 During the final verse of the hymn, bring your bulletin and gather around the altar for Communion. 8
Words: Reginald Heber (1783 1826), alt. Music: Morning Star, James Proctor Harding (1850 1911) 9
GREAT THANKSGIVING Presider Presider Presider Reader God 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 God thanks and praise. Why is it right to give thanks and praise? Listen, and we will hear. honor and praise be yours always and everywhere, mighty creator, ever-living God, through Jesus Christ your only Son our Lord: for at this time we celebrate your glory made present in our midst. In the coming of the Magi the King of all the world was revealed to the nations. In the waters of baptism Jesus was revealed as the Christ, the Savior sent to redeem us. In the water made wine the new creation was revealed at the wedding feast. Poverty was turned to riches, sorrow into joy. Therefore with all the angels of heaven we lift our voices to proclaim the glory of your name and sing our joyful hymn of praise: We thank you, loving Father, because, when we turned away, you sent Jesus, your Son. He gave his life for us on the cross and shows us the way to live. Send your Holy Spirit that these gifts of bread and wine may be for us Christ s body and his blood. Reader Why do we share this bread and wine? Listen, and we will hear. 10
On the night before he died, when darkness had fallen, Jesus took bread. He gave thanks, broke it, and shared it with his disciples, saying: This is my body, given for you. Do this to remember me. After they had eaten, he took the cup of wine, gave thanks, and shared it with his disciples, saying: This is my blood, poured out for you and for many, for the forgiveness of sins. So Father, with this bread and this cup we celebrate his love, his death, his risen life. As you feed us with these gifts, send your Holy Spirit, and change us more and more to be like Jesus our Savior. Reader Why do we follow Jesus Christ? Because he is God s saving love in action. Help us, Father, to love one another, as we look forward to that day when suffering is ended, and all creation is gathered in your loving arms. And now with all your saints we give you glory, through Jesus Christ, in the strength of the Spirit, today and for ever. 11
LORD S PRAYER The presider introduces the Lord s Prayer. Hymnal S119 Music: Plainsong; adapt. Charles Winifred Douglas (1867 1944) 12
BREAKING OF THE BREAD The presider says The Gifts of God for the People of God. We offer God s gracious gift of Holy Communion to anyone who wishes to receive it. If you prefer to receive a blessing, come forward and cross your arms over your chest. Let the priest know if you would prefer a gluten-free wafer. POST-COMMUNION PRAYER Please stand. The presider says Let us pray. Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the 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. 13
POST-COMMUNION HYMN Hymnal 128 14
Words & Music: Three Kings of Orient, John Henry Hopkins, Jr. (1820 1891), alt. BLESSING The presider prays for God s blessing on the gathered people, saying May God the Father, who led the wise men by the shining of a star to find the Christ, the Light from Light, lead you also in your pilgrimage to find the Lord. Amen. May God, who has delivered us from the dominion of darkness, give us a place with the saints in light in the kingdom of his beloved Son. Amen. May the light of the glorious gospel of Christ shine in your hearts and fill your lives with his joy and peace. Amen. And the blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you and remain with you always. Amen. DISMISSAL Presider Let us go forth in the name of Christ. Thanks be to God. 15
ANNOUNCEMENTS Sign up for our weekly newsletter at SaintJamesCathedral.org/enews or texting SJCenews to 22828 EVENSONG FOR EPIPHANY today at 4 p.m. (3:30 p.m. prelude) celebrates the revelation of Jesus as Christ to the three wise men from the East, with lullaby-like music to end the Christmas season. We welcome organist John Sherer from our neighboring Fourth Presbyterian Church to play the prelude. SPECIAL DEAN S FORUM on Sunday, Jan. 6 at 10 a.m. in Kyle s Place Gallery. St. James clergy hear from people who are looking for meaningful ways to get more involved in the ministry of the Cathedral. One of the banner outreach programs is Summer in the City. St. James parents will learn about opportunities for the children and potential volunteers will learn about how to make a difference in the lives of young people in our church and community. ST. JAMES LUNCH & ANNUAL MEETING is Sunday, Jan. 27 following the only service of the day at 10 a.m. A festive meal will be followed by electing chapter members and delegates to convention, reviewing the annual budget, and hearing about our aspirations for the future. More details and a slate of nominees will follow soon. UPCOMING PARISH RETREAT from Friday, Mar. 15 through Sunday, Mar. 17 led by the Very Rev. Lister Tonge, Dean of Monmouth in the Church in Wales. The renowned spiritual director will guide a journey through Lent in preparation for Easter. $250 for the weekend with scholarships available. Register online at SaintJamesCathedral.org/Retreat ADULT BAPTISM & CONFIRMATION: The Easter Vigil is the primary service for adults to be baptized, confirmed, or received into the Episcopal Church. If you are interested in these initiation sacraments, email Lisa Hackney-James at lhj@saintjamescathedral.org PRAYER LIST WE PRAY FOR those who suffer in mind, body, or spirit, including those whose hurts, burdens, and fears go unspoken. Long-term prayer lists are published weekly in the E-News. THOSE WHO HAVE DIED that were known and loved in the cathedral community; and last week s victims of gun violence in Chicago. CATHEDRAL PRAYER CYCLE: The Sunday School students, parents, volunteers, and teachers Dean Niedenthal, Karen Hafstrom, Cathy Koehlinger, Alison Barrington, Emilee Hamilton, Donna Bond, Lucia Conrado, Jennifer Marr, and ison Ortlieb. DIOCESAN PRAYER CYCLE: Congregations in the Aurora Deanery: St. David in Aurora, Trinity in Aurora, and Calvary in Batavia; Companion Dioceses of Southeast Mexico and Renk: San Juan Evangelista in Acayucan and St. Matthew Cathedral in Renk 16
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\ PRESIDER: The Rev. Canon Lisa Hackney-James LITURGICAL MINISTERS WORSHIP SCHEDULE PREACHER: The Rev. Anna Broadbent SUNDAYS 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist (Spoken) Chapel 9 a.m. Holy Eucharist (Family) Cathedral 11 a.m. Holy Eucharist (Choral) Cathedral FIRST SUNDAYS 4 p.m. Choral Evensong (Oct Jun) Cathedral WEEKDAYS 8:45 a.m. Morning Prayer Cathedral 12:10 p.m. Holy Eucharist Cathedral 5:45 p.m. Choral Evensong (Wednesdays) Cathedral The Rt. Rev. Jeffrey Lee, Bishop of Chicago The Very Rev. Dominic Barrington, Dean The Rev. Canon Lisa Hackney-James, Sub-Dean The Rev. Anna Broadbent, Curate The Rev. Jacqueline Cameron, Priest Associate Canon Robert Black, Finance & Administration Stephen Buzard, Director of Music Alan Taylor, Associate for Communications Alison Barrington, Director of Children s Ministries Christine Price, Accountant Mary Pan, Organ Scholar CLERGY & STAFF CATHEDRAL CHAPTER bishop@episcopalchicago.org Sub-Dean dean@saintjamescathedral.org Dean lhj@saintjamescathedral.org Dean abroadbent@saintjamescathedral.org an info@saintjamescathedral.org Dean rblack@saintjamescathedral.org Dean sbuzard@saintjamescathedral.org Dean ataylor@saintjamescathedral.org Dean abarrington@saintjamescathedral.org n cprice@saintjamescathedral.org Dean mpan@saintjamescathedral.org Dean Erin Maus, Senior Warden, Craig Elder, Junior Warden, Jilliann Smith, Secretary, Paul Thompson, Treasurer, Randy Pierson, Assistant Treasurer, Doreen Baker, George Culver, Charles Lewis, Andrew Long, Joan Murphey, Jim Ortlieb, Charles Peterson, Alisa Roadcup, John Smagner, Nicole Spencer, and the Rev. Kara Wagner Sherer St. James Cathedral is an Episcopal Church, A member of the Worldwide Anglican Communion. Music usage licensing and agreements: Church Hymnal Corporation, New York, and OneLicense.net images labeled for noncommercial reuse with modification 20