Our Vision: A world where people experience God s love and are made whole. Our Mission: To share the love of Jesus through compassion, inclusivity, creativity and learning. Evensong Thursday 25 October 2018 5:15 p.m.
Evensong Thursday 25 October 2018 5:15 pm Welcome to Grace Cathedral. Choral Evensong marks the end of the working day and prepares for the approaching night. This service has roots in ancient monastic traditions of Christian prayer. In the 16th century, Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury, adapted the monastic patterns as part of the simplification of services within the newlyreformed Church of England. The Episcopal Church inherited this form of evening prayer. In this service we reflect on the past day, pray for the world and for ourselves, and commend all into God s hands as words of Holy Scripture are said and sung. The beauty of the music is offered to help us set our lives in the light of eternity. The eternal bonds of God to humankind are illumined in a distinct way in the covenant of marriage; today, we witness and bless the marriage of Amie Miller and Anna Rossi. May this service be a blessing to us all. Voluntary Vitrail Henry Mulet Opening Sentence Preces Officiant Choir The people stand as the procession enters. The Invitatory and Psalter Said by the Officiant. O Lord, open thou our lips. And our mouth shall shew forth thy praise. O God, make speed to save us. O Lord, make haste to help us. William Smith 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. Praise ye the Lord. Phos Hilaron (Hymn 37) Sung by all. Evening Hymn & bb b b Œ œ œ œ O bright-nessun the Worth - y is art & bb b b œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ of the im-moing now, - sink - thou at all tal and times œ œ œ œ Faone to ther s by re - œ. face, one ceive œ œ most the our ho - lamps hal - ly, of lowed j œ œ œ œ œ heaven - ly, eve - ning prais - es, & bb b b œ œ truth and whom and the we blest, shine; Lord. grace Son, live, Lord we O Je - hymn Son sus the e - of œ œ œ œ œ œ are and through vi - Ho - all si - ly the Christ, ter - God, in nal be whom Fa - thou, œ œ bly Ghost world his ther, in ex - pressed: di - vine. a - dored. text: Greek, 3rd cent.; tr. Edward W. Eddis (1825-1905); para. of O Gracious Light; music: Gerald Near (b. 1942) Psalm 84 Sung by the choir, the people sit. Charles H. H. Parry (BCP, p. 707) 1
Genesis 18: 1 14 The Lessons read by Todd Miller The Magnificat The people stand. George Dyson Evening Service in F Major Choir My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. For he hath regarded the lowliness of his handmaiden. For behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. For he that is mighty hath magnified me, and holy is his Name. And his mercy is on them that fear him throughout all generations. He hath showed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. He hath put down the mighty from their seat, and hath exalted the humble and meek. He hath filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he hath sent empty away. He remembering his mercy hath holpen his servant Israel, as he promised to our forefathers, Abraham and his seed for ever. 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. Luke 1: 45 55 Matthew 6: 25 33 The people sit. read by Julia Ross The Nunc Dimittis The people stand. Dyson Choir Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word; For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, which thou hast prepared before the face of all people, To be a light to lighten the Gentiles, and to be the glory of thy people Israel. 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. Luke 2: 29 32 The Homily The people sit. Rabbi Rebekah Stern Officiant Choir The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit. The creed is omitted this evening. The Prayers Sung by the officiant and choir. Smith The Lord s Prayer All Let us pray. The people may kneel. Lord have mercy upon us. Christ have mercy upon us. Lord have mercy upon us. Sung on a monotone. Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen. 2
The Suffrages The Collects Officiant Choir O Lord, show thy mercy upon us. And grant us thy salvation. O Lord, save this land. And mercifully hear us when we call upon thee. Endue thy ministers with righteousness. And make thy chosen people joyful. O Lord, save thy people. And bless thine inheritance. Give peace in our time, O Lord. Because there is none other that fighteth for us, but only thou, O God. O God, make clean our hearts within us. And take not thy holy Spirit from us. Intoned by the officiant. Smith Anthem The people sit. Patrick Hadley Prayers Choir Bishop My beloved spake, and said unto me, Rise up, my love, my fair one, and come away. For, lo, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone; the flowers appear on the earth; the time of the singing of birds is come, and the voice of the turtle is heard in our land; the fig tree putteth forth her green figs, and the vines with the tender grape give a good smell. Arise, my love, my fair one, and come away. Song of Solomon 2: 10 13 The couple meet the Bishop in the center of the quire. Amie and Anna, you have come here today to seek the blessing of God and of this community upon your marriage. I require, therefore, that you promise, with the help of God, to fulfill the obligations which marriage demands. Answer People Bishop People All respond The Bishop then addresses one member of the couple, then the other, asking: A., you have taken A. to be your wife. Do you promise to love her, comfort her, honor and keep her, in sickness and in health, and, forsaking all others, to be faithful to her as long as you both shall live? I do. The Bishop then addresses the congregation, saying Will you who have witnessed these promises do all in your power to uphold these two persons in their marriage? We will. Those whom God has joined together let no one put asunder. Amen. The couple then return to their seats. The Bishop then offers further prayers for the couple. Amen. The Bishop pronounces God s blessing. 3
Hymn Sung by all, standing. An offering is received. Leoni verse 1: Thomas Olivers (1725-1790), alt.; verse 2-5: text: Medieval Jewish liturgy; tr. Max Landsberg (1845-1928) and Newton M. Mann (1836-1926); music: Hebrew Melody, harm. Hymns Ancient and Modern, 1875, alt. Voluntary Vested ministers retire in procession. All are warmly invited to a reception immediately after this service in the Chapter House Dining Room. Bishop Officiant Homilist Musicians The Right Rev. Marc Handley Andrus, Bishop of California The Very Rev. Dr. Malcolm Clemens Young, Dean Rabbi Rebekah Stern, Congregation Beth El, Berkeley, CA The Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys Benjamin Bachmann, The Diana Dollar Knowles Canon Director of Music Christopher Keady, Assistant Director of Music 4
The Readings Genesis 18: 1 14 The Lord appeared to Abraham by the oaks of Mamre, as he sat at the entrance of his tent in the heat of the day. He looked up and saw three men standing near him. When he saw them, he ran from the tent entrance to meet them, and bowed down to the ground. He said, My lord, if I find favor with you, do not pass by your servant. Let a little water be brought, and wash your feet, and rest yourselves under the tree. Let me bring a little bread, that you may refresh yourselves, and after that you may pass on since you have come to your servant. So they said, Do as you have said. And Abraham hastened into the tent to Sarah, and said, Make ready quickly three measures of choice flour, knead it, and make cakes. Abraham ran to the herd, and took a calf, tender and good, and gave it to the servant, who hastened to prepare it. Then he took curds and milk and the calf that he had prepared, and set it before them; and he stood by them under the tree while they ate. They said to him, Where is your wife Sarah? And he said, There, in the tent. Then one said, I will surely return to you in due season, and your wife Sarah shall have a son. And Sarah was listening at the tent entrance behind him. Now Abraham and Sarah were old, advanced in age; it had ceased to be with Sarah after the manner of women. So Sarah laughed to herself, saying, After I have grown old, and my husband is old, shall I have pleasure? The Lord said to Abraham, Why did Sarah laugh, and say, Shall I indeed bear a child, now that I am old? Is anything too wonderful for the Lord? At the set time I will return to you, in due season, and Sarah shall have a son. Matthew 6: 25 33 Jesus said, Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air; they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? And can any of you by worrying add a single hour to your span of life? And why do you worry about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they neither toil nor spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not clothed like one of these. But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which is alive today and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you you of little faith? Therefore do not worry, saying, What will we eat? or What will we drink? or What will we wear? For it is the Gentiles who strive for all these things; and indeed your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But strive first for the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Copyrights: O brightness of the immortal (Hymn EH1982-037): ; music: music copyrighted by the Church Pension Fund; Praise to the living God (Hymn EH1982-372): (public domain); The God of Abraham praise (Hymn EH1982-401): (public domain); Hymns and Service Music reprinted under OneLicense.net #A-709351, All Rights Reserved Readings taken from The New Revised Standard Version of the Bible 1989 by The Division of Christian Education of The National Council of Churches of Christ in the U.S.A., used by permission.. 5
Stewardship 2019 those we love and see no longer Truth & LIght Stewardship is a cherished practice that helps provide core support for cathedral life. Every pledge received will be prominently displayed in the cathedral. Pledge by Ingathering on Sunday, November 18 in the cathedral or at gracecathedral.org/pledge, and your name will be added to the stewardship display at the back of the nave. help the community preschool Yoga For Change Tickets On Sale! Saturday, November 10 1 p.m. Cathedral Join us for an inspiring afternoon of energizing yoga led by Darren Main, live music and healthy snacks. All proceeds benefit The Community Preschool. The first 500 attendees receive a free three-month subscription to the Calm app. Tickets as low as $20 at gracecathedral.org/yogaforchange. mission and vision Choral Requiem for All Souls Sunday, November 11 11 a.m. Eucharist Cathedral We remember those who have died with a service featuring Fauré s Requiem sung by our Choir of Men and Boys with orchestra. The service will also include the anthem For the Fallen by Douglas Guest in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I and in memory of those who lost their lives in that conflict To make a donation and include your memorial names in the Requiem service leaflet and on our website, please visit gracecathedral.org/requiem by Friday, November 2. For questions, contact Canon Director of Development Katherine Thompson at (415) 749-6313 or katherinet@gracecathedral.org. Royal British Legion Service of Remembrance Sunday, November 11 3 p.m. Cathedral This ceremony commemorates all who have lost their lives in armed conflict and commemorates Remembrance Day or Armistice Day. The service includes the cascade of thousands of poppy petals onto the altar as Amazing Grace is played on the bagpipes. Note: This service will replace the usual Sunday Evensong on this day. tis the season Christmas Concerts - Tickets on sale! See the delightful lineup below and take part in a beloved San Francisco tradition. Purchase tickets at gracecathedral.org/christmas. A Cathedral Christmas, performed by the Choir of Men and Boys with full orchestra. Sing You a Merry Christmas, presented by Presto! Opera with a sing along for children. A Brass & Organ Christmas, performed by The Bay Brass. Handel s Messiah, performed by American Bach Soloists. spiritual life Cathedral Mission and Vision Meeting Sunday, November 11 12:30-2 p.m. CSB Gymnasium Offer your input on the Cathedral s evolving vision and mission. What are your hopes, dreams and priorities for our future? All are welcome. For questions, email congregation@gracecathedral.org. End of Life Planning Seminar Sunday, October 28 12:45-2:45 p.m. Chapter Room Take part in this faith-based, practical workshop on end of life planning. In conversation with Timothy Regan, Community Health Educator on advance directives; Katherine Thompson, the cathedral s Canon Director of Development on legacy generosity; Jack Jensen, Episcopalian Funeral Director with Canon Mark Stanger on funeral and burial arrangements. music, arts, ideas Flow Piano Sound Bath Monday, October 22 Doors open at 7 p.m. and close promptly at 8 p.m. Cathedral Join us for this one-of-a-kind live musical performance and meditation experience led by awardwinning composer and pianist Ravé Mehta. Tickets $25-70 at pianosoundbath.com. Chills and Thrills: The Hunchback of Notre Dame Saturday, October 27 8 p.m. Cathedral The cathedral will transform into a grand movie palace for a special Halloween screening of Wallace Worsley s 1923 silent film adaptation of Victor Hugo s The Hunchback of Notre Dame with live organ accompaniment by Dorothy Papadakos. Tickets $20-35 at sfjazz.org. The Forum with Rebecca Solnit: Call Them By Their True Names Sunday, October 28 9:30 a.m. Gresham Hall The writer, historian and activist on the war at home, explored in her latest book, Call Them By Their True Names: American Crises and Essays. Solnit will also preach at the 11 a.m. service following The Forum. All Hallows: Music for French Harmonium Sunday, October 28 4 p.m. Cathedral Hear music inspired by Halloween, All Saints and All Souls Days by Saint-Saëns and Chaminade, performed by Michael Hendron, with pianist Eric Choate, and singers Jill Morgan Brenner and Celeste Winant. Free and open to all.
cathedral worship Sundays Nursery 8 a.m. 1 p.m. Eucharist 8:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Choral Eucharist 11 a.m. Choral Evensong 3 p.m. Evening Eucharist 6 p.m. Monday Friday Morning Prayer Holy Eucharist Evening Prayer Tuesdays Yoga 9 a.m. 12:10 p.m. 5:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. The Forum The Forum is a series of stimulating conversations about the issues of our day. Events take place at Gresham Hall on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. unless otherwise noted. Free and open to all. For more information visit gracecathedral.org/forum. October 21: Nontombi Naomi Tutu, activist and daughter of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, on the continuing struggle for human rights. October 28: Rebecca Solnit, historian and activist, on the war at home, explored in her latest book, Call Them By Their True Names: American Crises and Essays. November 4: Elizabeth Rosner, novelist and essayist, discusses her first work of nonfiction, Survivor Café: The Legacy of Trauma and the Labyrinth of Memory. Wednesdays The Vine (Contemporary Worship) Thursdays Holy Eucharist Choral Evensong Saturdays Morning Prayer Evening Prayer 6:30 p.m. 7:30 a.m. 5:15 p.m. 9 a.m. 3 p.m. Fall I 2018 when we re open Cathedral: Open daily 8 a.m. 6 p.m. (Thursday open 7 a.m.). Columbarium: Sunday 9:30-10:30 a.m. and 12:30-1:30 p.m. Docents generally available: Monday - Friday 1 3 p.m. Saturday 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Sunday after the 11 a.m. service (meet at the font). 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 the sermons through itunes or listen at gracecathedral.org/listen. Prayer Requests To request prayers of thanksgiving or intercession, email prayer@gracecathedral.org. Every day, our prayer team tends to the concerns of the community and remembers those who have died. Cathedral Clergy and Program Staff The Rt. Rev. Marc Handley Andrus, Bishop, Diocese of California bishopmarc@diocal.org (415) 673-0606 The Very Rev. Dr. Malcolm Clemens Young, Dean dean@gracecathedral.org (415) 749-6321 The Rev. Canon Dr. Ellen Clark-King, Executive Pastor, Canon for Social Justice ellenc@gracecathedral.org (415) 749-6319 The Rev. Canon Mark E. Stanger, Canon for Formation marks@gracecathedral.org (415) 374-6364 The Rev. Kristin Saylor, Director of Formation kristins@gracecathedral.org (415) 749-0869 The Rev. Mary Carter Greene, Director of Children, Youth and Family Ministry maryg@gracecathedral.org (415) 749-6369 The Rev. Jude Harmon, Director of Innovative Ministries judeh@gracecathedral.org (415) 749-6314 The Rev. Canon Nina Pickerrell, Cathedral Deacon ninap@gracecathedral.org (415) 749-6391 Canon Benjamin Bachmann, The Diana Dollar Knowles Canon Director of Music benb@gracecathedral.org (415) 749-6334 Canon Jeffrey Hookom, Canon Precentor jeffreyh@gracecathedral.org (415) 749-6393 The Very Rev. Dr. Alan Jones, Dean Emeritus Regarding the Cathedral Congregation congregation@gracecathedral.org General Information (415) 749-6300 info@gracecathedral.org gracecathedral.org 1100 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94108 Get connected, stay connected Follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/gracecathedralsf), Instagram (gracecathedral), Twitter (@gracecathedral), YouTube (Grace Cathedral San Francisco) and follow our dean on Twitter (@MalcolmYoung). Sign up for our weekly events email, Cathedral Highlights, or for congregation updates at gracecathedral.org/connect. Grace Cathedral is an Episcopal Church, a member of the worldwide Anglican Communion.