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. Abraham Venerates the Holy Trinity. Sicily, 12th century. The Second Sunday in Lent 25 February 2018 11 a.m. Choral Eucharist
Welcome to Grace Cathedral Welcome to this sacred house of prayer. Those who built and care for this sanctuary 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, statesmen, saints, an astronaut and even animals like pelicans, raccoons, frogs and bears. They remind us of God s love for all creation. We invite you to be part of this joyful community even if your visit is short. Every year we celebrate a theme. This year our theme is truth. We are asking what is the truth about our self, each other, the world and God. Let us know what truth you are coming to know. May God bless you on your journey! Love, The Very Rev. Dr. Malcolm Clemens Young, Dean of Grace Cathedral If you are new to Grace Cathedral, 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 the plaza in the Chapter House Library after the 8:30 a.m. service or in the Dining Room after the 11 a.m. service. Find out about our programs for children, youth and families at coffee hour. about today s readings Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16; Romans 4:13-25; Mark 8:31-38; Psalm 22:22-30 Reading texts can be found at the end of the service leaflet. In the poem, Ash Wednesday, T.S. Eliot said about Lent: This is the time of tension between dying and birth. We listened last Sunday as God promised Noah and his family, on behalf of every living creature, that the tension between destruction and creation would henceforth be resolved in favor of renewal and endurance. In today s reading, God announces to Abram and his wife Sarai, an elderly couple descended from one of Noah s sons: I will establish my covenant between you and me, an everlasting covenant to be God to you and to your offspring after you. Genesis tell us that God s promise of paternity in perpetuity so overcame Abram that he fell on his face in giddy laughter. Generations later, Jesus suddenly begins to tell his followers that his coming death and resurrection will resolve the human predicament. Frightened and disoriented, Peter tries to shush Jesus, earning the all-time reproach, Get behind me, Satan! It is as if Jesus is saying to Peter, Stop trying to think it through in your head and just listen to me! St. Paul was also thrown to the ground disoriented by the word of God. In today s reading from Romans, Paul reveals the secret history of faith, in which the covenant of mercy promised to Noah and the privilege granted to Abraham are resolved in the new covenant of Jesus Christ. We too can become disoriented, even overwhelmed, during Lent. Let us have faith that there will be time to think it through, and let us find time today just to listen. Donate to the Cathedral Cash-Free with DipJar Many of us don t carry cash these days, so we ve made donating to the cathedral on your next visit a bit easier. Simply dip your credit or debit card into the blue DipJar machine inside the front entrance. See FAQs at gracecathedral.org/dipjar. This reflection was written by Jim Simpson. He is a member of the Grace Cathedral Congregation Council and a graduate of the cathedral s Education for Ministry program. highlights The Forum with Bishop William Swing Today, February 25 9:30 a.m. Gresham Hall The president and founder of the United Religions Initiative and retired Bishop of California will discuss his new book on the sacred and the silly. Preventing Gun Violence Gun violence is inconsistent with God s plan for the world. Sharing this truth fits with our theme for 2018, which is truth. Stay tuned for more information as we welcome gun-culture expert Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz at The Forum on Sunday, March 4; host a panel discussion with faith partners and representation from the Brady Campaign and SFPD later in the month; set up a special altar for the victims of gun violence and participate as a community in the March for Our Lives on March 24. Learn more at gracecathedral.org/peace.
The Holy Eucharist The Second Sunday in Lent 25 February 2018 11:00 am Ask an usher about nursery care and Sunday school, hearing assistance devices, or large-print leaflets. Restrooms are located on the lower level corridor. Please silence any audible electronics and refrain from taking video or photos during the service. Voluntary Very slowly, from Sonatina Leo Sowerby The Gathering The people stand as the procession enters. Introit Sung by the choir. Healey Willan (Psalm 25; see BCP p.614 for text.) Hymn 1 Sung by all, standing. Christe sanctorum Opening Acclamation text: Latin, 10th cent.; tr. Percy Dearmer (1867-1936); music: melody from Antiphoner, 1681; harm. Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958) Blessed be the God of our salvation. People Who bears our burdens and forgives our sins. The Confession of Sin The people may kneel or stand. Let us confess our sins to God. God of all mercy, we confess that we have sinned against you, opposing your will in our lives. We repent of the evil that enslaves us, the evil we have done, and the evil done on our behalf. We have denied your goodness in each other, in ourselves, and in the world you have created. Forgive, restore, and strengthen us through our Savior Jesus Christ, that we may abide in your love and serve only your will. Amen. The presider pronounces God's absolution.
Kyrie Eleison Choir The Collect of the Day People Leo Sowerby Communion Service in e minor O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, grant us thy peace. May God be with you. And also with you. The people stand. Let us pray. O God, whose glory it is always to have mercy: Be gracious to all who have gone astray from your ways, and bring them again with penitent hearts and steadfast faith to embrace and hold fast the unchangeable truth of your Word, Jesus Christ your Son; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. The Word of God The First Reading The people sit. Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16 Reader People The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Psalm 22:22-30 The people remain seated. The choir sings the antiphon, then all repeat. Samuel Wesley Antiphon Choir For God does not despise nor abhor the poor in their poverty; neither does he hide his face from them; * but when they cry to him he hears them. My praise is of him in the great assembly; * I will perform my vows in the presence of those who worship him. The poor shall eat and be satisfied, and those who seek the Lord shall praise him: * May your heart live for ever! the ends of the earth shall remember and turn to the Lord, * and all the families of the nations bow before him. Praise the Lord, you that fear him. For kingship belongs to the Lord; * he rules over the nations. To him alone all who sleep in the earth bow down in worship; * all who go down to the dust fall before him. My soul shall live for him; my descendants shall serve him; * they shall be known as the Lord s for ever. They shall come and make known to a people yet unborn * the saving deeds that he has done. Praise the Lord, you that fear him. 2
The Second Reading Romans 4:13-25 Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God. Hymn 495 Sung by all, standing. In Babilone text: John Blackwell (1721-1819) and Martin Madan (1726-1790), alt.; music: melody from Oude en Nieuwe Hollantse Boerenlites en Contradanseu, 1710; harm. By Roy F. Kehl (b. 1935) The Holy Gospel Mark 8:31-38 Choir If Christ anyone our would come Passov istafter our me; Passover ssacrificed dissacrifi for for us; Before the Gospel People Therefore let them take letup ustheir refore k let us pcross keepe and thefeast. follow. t fe After the Gospel & œ œ & # œ The Holy Gospel of our Savior Jesus Christ according to Mark. Glory to you, Lord Christ. The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ. The Homily The people sit. The Rt. Rev. William E. Swing A period of silence may follow. 7th Bishop of California œ œ 3
The Nicene Creed Sung on monotone. The people 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: 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. The Prayers of the People After each petition Lord, have mercy. The deacon leads the people in prayer. 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. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped 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 presider concludes with a collect. Holy God Open our minds that we may learn the truth about our selves. Open our hearts that we may perceive the truth of others. Open our hands that we may care for this great creation. Open our spirits that we may become truly yours: alert, questioning, curious, faithful, Servants of your grace. Amen. The Peace Welcome 4 The peace of Christ be always with you. And also with you. may greet each other in the name of Christ. The Holy Communion Offertory Sentence An offering will be received for the ministries of Grace Cathedral. Thank you for your generosity. Anthem Choir Thomas Tomkins Hear my prayer, O Lord, and let my crying come unto thee Hide not thy face from me, in the time of my trouble: incline thine ear unto me, O Lord, O hear me and that right soon. Psalm 102:1-2 The people stand as representatives of the congregation bring the people s offerings of bread, wine, and money to be placed on the Altar.
The Great Thanksgiving People, continuing Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels, and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your name: Sanctus Sung by all. Plainsong, continuing, concluding Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. Through Christ, and with Christ, and in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all honor and glory is yours, almighty Father, now and for ever. 5
As our Savior Christ has taught us, we now pray, The Breaking of the Bread The Bread is broken; silence is kept. Christ our Passoverissacrificed for us; Choir Christ our passover is sacrificed for us. People Invitation to Communion & œ œ & # œ œ Therefore let us keep the feast. The presider invites the 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 at the north altar rail; please ask the Communion minister. For a variety of reasons, it is our custom to consume the Bread and sip the Wine directly from the cup. You are invited to guide the cup by grasping its base. If you choose not to receive either the Bread or the Wine, simply cross your arms over your chest and respond A men when it is presented. Ministers are available for shared prayer for healing in the AIDS Interfaith Chapel at the rear of the cathedral. Agnus Dei Choir Sowerby O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, grant us thy peace. Motet Sung in Latin. Samuel Wesley Choir Postcommunion Prayer If you, Lord, were to note what is done amiss, O Lord, who could stand? Psalm 130:3 After all have received Communion, the people stand. Let us pray. Almighty and everliving God, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; 6
and for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the Body of your Son and heirs of your eternal kingdom. And now, Father, send us out to do the work you have given us to do, to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen. The Sending Forth Hymn 448 Sung by all, standing. Deus tuorum militum text: Latin, 15th cent.; tr. Benjamin Webb (1819-1885), alt.; music: from Antiphoner, 1753; adapt. The English Hymnal, 1906, alt.; harm. after Basil Harwood (1859-1949) The Prayer Over the People The Dismissal Deacon Deacon Let us bow down before the Lord. may kneel; silence is kept. Keep this your family, Lord, with your never-failing mercy, that relying solely on the help of your heavenly grace, we may be upheld by your divine protection; through Christ our Lord. Amen. may stand. Let us go forth in the name of Christ. Thanks be to God. Voluntary Deo Gracias Craig Phillips 7
The Readings Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16 When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to Abram, and said to him, I am God Almighty; walk before me, and be blameless. And I will make my covenant between me and you, and will make you exceedingly numerous. Then Abram fell on his face; and God said to him, As for me, this is my covenant with you: You shall be the ancestor of a multitude of nations. No longer shall your name be Abram, but your name shall be Abraham; for I have made you the ancestor of a multitude of nations. I will make you exceedingly fruitful; and I will make nations of you, and kings shall come from you. I will establish my covenant between me and you, and your offspring after you throughout their generations, for an everlasting covenant, to be God to you and to your offspring after you. God said to Abraham, As for Sarai your wife, you shall not call her Sarai, but Sarah shall be her name. I will bless her, and moreover I will give you a son by her. I will bless her, and she shall give rise to nations; kings of peoples shall come from her. Romans 4:13-25 The promise that he would inherit the world did not come to Abraham or to his descendants through the law but through the righteousness of faith. If it is the adherents of the law who are to be the heirs, faith is null and the promise is void. For the law brings wrath; but where there is no law, neither is there violation. For this reason it depends on faith, in order that the promise may rest on grace and be guaranteed to all his descendants, not only to the adherents of the law but also to those who share the faith of Abraham (for he is the father of all of us, as it is written, I have made you the father of many nations ) in the presence of the God in whom he believed, who gives life to the dead and calls into existence the things that do not exist. Hoping against hope, he believed that he would become the father of many nations, according to what was said, So numerous shall your descendants be. He did not weaken in faith when he considered his own body, which was already as good as dead (for he was about a hundred years old), or when he considered the barrenness of Sarah s womb. No distrust made him waver concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God, being fully convinced that God was able to do what he had promised. Therefore his faith was reckoned to him as righteousness. Now the words, it was reckoned to him, were written not for his sake alone, but for ours also. It will be reckoned to us who believe in him who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead, who was handed over to death for our trespasses and was raised for our justification. Mark 8:31-38 Jesus began to teach the disciples that the Son of Man must undergo great suffering, and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again. He said all this quite openly. And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. But turning and looking at his disciples, he rebuked Peter and said, Get behind me, Satan! For you are setting your mind not on divine things but on human things. He called the crowd with his disciples, and said to them, If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake, and for the sake of the gospel, will save it. For what will it profit them to gain the whole world and forfeit their life? Indeed, what can they give in return for their life? Those who are ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of them the Son of Man will also be ashamed when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels. Serving the assembly: The Very Rev. Dr. Malcolm Clemens Young, Dean Homilist The Rt. Rev. William E. Swing, Bishop of the 7th Diocese of California Deacon The Rev. Doe Yates, Assisting Clergy Lay Assistant Claire Griffin Readers Brandy Bartosh Teal Johnson Musicians The Men of thecathedral Choir Benjamin Bachmann, The Diana Dollar Knowles Canon Director of Music Christopher Keady, Assistant Director of Music Copyrights: Father, we praise thee (Hymn EH1982-001): words: by permission of Oxford University Press; music: Harmonization by permission of Oxford University Press; Hail, Thou once despised Jesus (Hymn EH1982-495): ; music: Harmonization 1984, Roy F. Kehl; O love, how deep, how broad (Hymn EH1982-448): (public domain); Hymns and Service Music reprinted under OneLicense.net # A 709351, 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. 8
peet s coffee cart stewardship 2018 Peet s Coffee Cart Closing Wednesday, February 28 Lower Level We regret to announce that Peet s Coffee cart on the lower level of the cathedral is closing on February 28 because it has not been financially viable. We hope that sometime in the future we will be able to provide a hospitality center that can support our mission, ministries and the community. community Newcomer Brunch Sunday, March 4 12:30 p.m. Chapter Room Have you joined the Grace Cathedral congregation in the last year? Please join clergy members and the Congregation Council for a Newcomers Brunch after the 11 a.m. service on March 4. For questions, email congregation@grace.cathedral.org. Women in Community Today, February 25 12:30-2 p.m. Chapter Room Join women of all walks of life in conversation and community over lunch. A modest donation is requested. To RSVP, contact Joanne Compean at (415) 819-8003 or joannejcompean@gmail.com. Dinner with Grace - Drivers and Reheaters Wanted Tuesday, February 27 5:30-7:30 p.m. Chapter House Kitchen Wednesday, February 28 5:30-7:30 p.m. 516 O Farrell St. Prepare and serve a warm meal for residents of the Crosby Hotel, an Episcopal Community Services supportive housing site in the Tenderloin. Sign up at gracecathedral.org/dwg. Winter Interfaith Shelter Extended! The shelter has been extended to help meet the critical needs of our homeless during these winter months. Learn more about how you can donate or participate at gracecathedral.org/wis. Bayview Mission Volunteer Opportunities In addition to Community Days on the second and third Monday of each month, Bayview Mission will now be offering volunteer opportunities on the first and fourth Saturday of each month. are welcome to join our volunteer party. Learn more at gracecathedral.org/bayview If you consider Grace your spiritual home, please consider making a pledge to our 2018 stewardship campaign, the Gift of Grace. Help us reach our goal of 500 pledging households by using the pledge cards in the pews, by the St. Francis statue or online at gracecathedral.org/pledge. our lenten journey Year of Truth Bible Study with the Dean Mondays, February 26 through March 26 7-8:30 p.m. Dining Room This Lenten Bible study is guided by the Very Rev. Dr. Malcolm Clemens Young. See more ways to prepare for Holy Week and Easter at gracecathedral.org/lent. Becoming a Christian at Grace Cathedral Sundays, February 25 through April 8 (no meeting on April 1) 9-10:30 a.m. Chapter Room Our Ancient Faith/Our New Life in Christ is open to all for deeper understanding or as preparation for adult baptism. First Light: Jesus & the Kingdom of God Tuesdays, February 27 through April 10 (no meeting on March 27) 6 p.m. Wilsey and Chapter Room Explore and challenge your understanding of the life and death of Jesus in this class led by the Rev. Canon Mark Stanger. black history month We Have Made These Lands What They Are: The Architecture of Slavery Art Exhibit February 25 through March 31 Cathedral See artist and journalist Keris Salmon s new exhibit documenting antebellum Southern plantations and slave dwellings. The Forum with Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz Sunday, March 4 9:30 a.m. Gresham Hall Loaded: A Disarming History of the Second Amendment, is a provocative history of gun culture and how it reflects the truth about race and power in the United States. children, youth & family Join the Children s Easter Extravaganza Chorus! Thursdays, March 1, 8, 15, 22 6-7 p.m. Cathedral Youth ages 7 to 15 will next take the stage with the cast of Presto! Interactive Opera on Easter Sunday. Sign up by contacting maryg@gracecathedral.org. Summer for Sacred Art June 18-22 and June 25-29 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Cathedral Join a musical theater summer camp packed with singing, dancing and acting, for children ages 7-12. There will be two sessions offered at $275 per week. Register or learn more at gracecathedral.org/summercamp.
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. 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. For more information on upcoming guests and past visitors, visit gracecathedral.org/forum. February 25: Bishop William Swing, the president and founder of the United Religions Initiative, offers a playful reflection on his eventful life. March 4: Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz, award-winning author, on gun culture, race and power in the United States. 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. when we re open WINTER 2018 Cathedral: Open daily 8 a.m. 6 p.m. (Thursday open 7 a.m.) Peet s Coffee Kiosk: Closes on February 28 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). Get connected, stay connected Follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/gracecathedralsf) and Twitter (@gracecathedral), and follow our dean, Malcolm Clemens Young, on Twitter (@MalcolmYoung). Sign up for our weekly events email, Cathedral Highlights, or for regular congregation updates at gracecathedral.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 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. Dr. Ellen Clark-King, Executive Pastor, Canon for Social Justice ellenc@gracecathedral.org (415) 749-6319 The Rev. Mark E. Stanger, Canon for Formation marks@gracecathedral.org (415) 374-0869 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 Benjamin Bachmann, Diana Dollar Knowles Canon Director of Music benb@gracecathedral.org (415) 749-6334 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 Grace Cathedral is an Episcopal Church, a member of the worldwide Anglican Communion.