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. Evening Prayer Thursday 5 April 2018 5:15 p.m.
Evening Prayer Thursday in the First Week of Easter 5 April 2018 5:15 pm Welcome to Grace Cathedral. Evening prayer marks the end of the working day and prepares for the approaching night. The roots of this service come out of ancient monastic traditions of Christian prayer. As part of the simplification of services within the newly-reformed Church of England in the 16th century, this service invites us to reflect on the business of the past day, to pray for the world and for ourselves, and to commend all into God s hands as words of Holy Scripture are said and sung. Evening Prayer replaces our Sunday Evensong service while the Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys have a well-earned break. May this service be a blessing to you. Voluntary Opening Sentence The people stand as the procession enters. The Invitatory and Psalter Said by the officiant. Thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. O God, make speed to save us. O Lord, make haste to help us Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. 1 Corinthians 15:57 Hymn 192 Sung by all. Vruechten & bb b 1. This 2. Death's 3. My & bb b. sor riv slum & bb b. j joy - ful Eas - ter - tide, a - flood hath lost its chill, since flesh in hope shall rest, and text: George R. Woodward (1848-1934), alt.; music: melody from Psalmen, 1685; harm. Charles Wood (1866-1926) 1.. way Je for - J with sus a - - row! My Love, the Cru - ci - - - - er: Lord of all life, from - ber, till trump from east to Refrain J. j sprung to life this mor - pass - ing life de - live - wake the dead in num - & bb b. & bb b. & bb b j slain, ne'er burst his vain;. ri but now is Christ a J n three-day pris - row. er, ber.. on, Had our sin crossed sea -. fied, ill west and the son hath my shall Christ, that once was faith had been - ri - sen, a - ri - sen, a - ri - sen, a -. - - - - - sen. in
Psalm 110 (BCP, p. 753) Prayed antiphonally, alternating between sides of the chapel. The Lessons Readings are found at the end of this service leaflet. The First Reading Acts 3:11-26 The Magnificat The people stand. My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant. From this day all generations will call me blessed: the Almighty has done great things for me, and holy is his Name. He has mercy on those who fear him in every generation. He has shown the strength of his arm, he has scattered the proud in their conceit. He has cast down the mighty from their thrones, and has lifted up the lowly. He has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he has sent away empty. He has come to the help of his servant Israel, for he has remembered his promise of mercy, The promise he made to our fathers, to Abraham and his children for ever. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. The Second Reading The people stand. Luke 24:36b-48 The Nunc dimittis Homily The Apostles Creed Lord, you now have set your servant free * to go in peace as you have promised; For these eyes of mine have seen the Savior, * whom you have prepared for all the world to see: A Light to enlighten the nations, * and the glory of your people Israel. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: * as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. The people sit. Said by all standing. I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. 2
He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. The Lord s Prayer The Suffrages People The Prayers The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. The people may stand or kneel. 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. Show us your mercy, O Lord; And grant us your salvation. Clothe your ministers with righteousness; Let your people sing with joy. Give peace, O Lord, in all the world; For only in you can we live in safety. Lord, keep this nation under your care; And guide us in the way of justice and truth. Let your way be known upon earth; Your saving health among all nations. Let not the needy, O Lord, be forgotten; Nor the hope of the poor be taken away. Create in us clean hearts, O God; And sustain us with your Holy Spirit. 3
The Collects After each collect Amen. The Prayers Hymn 208 Sung by all, standing as an offering is received. Victory Voluntary text: Latin, 1695; tr. Francis Pott (1832-1909), alt.; music: Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (1525-1594); adapt and arr. William Henry Monk (1823-1889) Prayers Musicians: The Very Rev. Dr. Malcom Clemens Young, Dean The Rev. Jude Harmon, Director of Innovative Ministries Christopher Keady, Assistant Director of Music Copyrights: 'This joyful Eastertide' (Hymn EH1982-192): words: By permission of AR Mowbray & Co. Ltd. From The Cowley Carol Book by GR Woodward and C. Wood; 'The strife is o'er' (Hymn EH1982-208): (public domain); Hymns and Service Music reprinted under OneLicense.net #A-709351, Rights Reserved; Used with permission; LicenSing license number 611612 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. 4
The Readings Acts 3:11-26 While he clung to Peter and John, all the people ran together to them in the portico called Solomon s Portico, utterly astonished. When Peter saw it, he addressed the people, You Israelites, why do you wonder at this, or why do you stare at us, as though by our own power or piety we had made him walk? The God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, the God of our ancestors has glorified his servant Jesus, whom you handed over and rejected in the presence of Pilate, though he had decided to release him. But you rejected the Holy and Righteous One and asked to have a murderer given to you, and you killed the Author of life, whom God raised from the dead. To this we are witnesses. And by faith in his name, his name itself has made this man strong, whom you see and know; and the faith that is through Jesus has given him this perfect health in the presence of all of you. And now, friends, I know that you acted in ignorance, as did also your rulers. In this way God fulfilled what he had foretold through all the prophets, that his Messiah would suffer. Repent therefore, and turn to God so that your sins may be wiped out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, and that he may send the Messiah appointed for you, that is, Jesus, who must remain in heaven until the time of universal restoration that God announced long ago through his holy prophets. Moses said, The Lord your God will raise up for you from your own people a prophet like me. You must listen to whatever he tells you. And it will be that everyone who does not listen to that prophet will be utterly rooted out from the people. And all the prophets, as many as have spoken, from Samuel and those after him, also predicted these days. You are the descendants of the prophets and of the covenant that God gave to your ancestors, saying to Abraham, And in your descendants all the families of the earth shall be blessed. When God raised up his servant, he sent him first to you, to bless you by turning each of you from your wicked ways. Luke 24:36b-48 Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, Peace be with you. They were startled and terrified, and thought that they were seeing a ghost. He said to them, Why are you frightened, and why do doubts arise in your hearts? Look at my hands and my feet; see that it is I myself. Touch me and see; for a ghost does not have flesh and bones as you see that I have. And when he had said this, he showed them his hands and his feet. While in their joy they were disbelieving and still wondering, he said to them, Have you anything here to eat? They gave him a piece of broiled fish, and he took it and ate in their presence. Then he said to them, These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you that everything written about me in the law of Moses, the prophets, and the psalms must be fulfilled. Then he opened their minds to understand the scriptures, and he said to them, Thus it is written, that the Messiah is to suffer and to rise from the dead on the third day, and that repentance and forgiveness of sins is to be proclaimed in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. You are witnesses of these things. 5
year of truth easter generosity, easter joy Generous gifts from people like you make it possible for Grace Cathedral to be a spiritual home to many, sharing God s love with compassion, inclusivity, creativity and a passion for learning. Whether you are a member of our congregation or part of the wider cathedral community, we delight in your presence today, and we ask you to consider an Easter gift. Use the offering baskets for gifts by cash or check, or the blue DipJar near the entrance for credit cards. You can also give at gracecathedral.org/donate. music, arts, ideas Every year, Grace Cathedral selects a theme to focus our programs and inspire our community, and this year the theme is truth. As we experience a time of divisiveness as we adjust to new communication technologies, Americans do not just disagree about their position on issues they often disagree about the facts and ultimately what is true. Stay tuned as we offer programs and initiatives throughout the year and be part of the conversation. We ve put a Truth Book in the cathedral to receive your thoughts. You can also participate in our online conversations about truth. To learn more visit gracecathedral.org/truth. community Senior Health Fair Saturday, April 21 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Cathedral Hear health and social justice experts share resources for better health. In collaboration with the San Francisco Interfaith Council and others, we will present an informative experience on social justice, health and wellness. Those in all walks of life are welcome. RSVP at gracecathedral.org/healthfair. Sacred Arts Summer Camp - Register Today! June 18-22 and June 25-29 Cathedral This summer, we are offering two sessions of musical theater and visual arts summer camps for ages 7-12. Performers from Presto! Interactive Opera are offering two sessions of musical theater packed with singing, dancing and acting. Each one-week camp session is a separate theater experience for performers of all abilities and backgrounds. Sukey Bryan, Grace Cathedral s 2018 Artist in Residence, is offering two sessions of visual art. The focus will be on nature, with a group project that will be displayed on the cathedral campus. Both camps are $275 per session. Register at gracecathedral.org/summercamp. The Choir of Queen s College, University of Oxford Saturday, April 7 7:30 p.m. Concert Sunday, April 8 11 a.m. Choral Eucharist and 3 p.m. Evensong Don t miss the first West Coast appearance of this famous mixed-voice choir that was featured on the GRAMMYnominated soundtrack of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Hear the choir in concert on Saturday ($20 donation requested) and at two services on Sunday. Organ Recital Series: Christopher Keady Sunday, April 15 4 p.m. Cathedral Grace Cathedral s Assistant Director of Music will perform a program of music for Eastertide, including Charles-Marie Widor s ravishing Symphonie Romane. $10 donation requested. Earth Day Art Installation Sunday, April 22 Great Steps Prepare to be amazed as National Natural Landmark Burney Falls, the Shasta County waterfall that Teddy Roosevelt called The Eighth Wonder of the World, cascades down the Great Steps. Our 2018 Artist in Residence, Sukey Bryan, will create the installation in honor of Earth Day. To learn more, visit gracecathedral.org/air. The Forum with Sasha Abramsky: Jumping at Shadows Sunday, April 29 9:30 a.m. Cathedral What are we afraid of and why? Journalist and author Sasha Abramsky analyzes America s most dangerous epidemic in today s political and cultural landscape: irrational fear. See the full spring lineup at gracecathedral.org/forum.
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 in relation to the important issues of our day. Events take place at Gresham Hall at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday unless otherwise noted. See the full spring lineup and past guests at gracecathedral.org/forum. Sunday, April 29: Sasha Abramsky, journalist and author of Jumping at Shadows, analyzes America s most dangerous epidemic in today s political and cultural landscape: irrational fear. Sunday, May 6: Daphne de Marneffe, clinical psychologist and author of The Rough Patch, on her new book about marriage and the art of living together. Sunday, May 20: The Rt. Rev. Marc Andrus, Bishop of California and longtime climate activist, on the We Are Still In movement and climate action as prayer. Wednesdays The Vine (Contemporary Worship) Thursdays Holy Eucharist Choral Evensong 6:30 p.m. 7:30 a.m. 5:15 p.m. 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). Get connected, stay connected Follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/gracecathedralsf), Instagram Saturdays (gracecathedral), Twitter (@gracecathedral), YouTube (Grace Cathedral) Morning Prayer 9 a.m. and follow our dean on Twitter (@MalcolmYoung). Sign up for our Evening Prayer 3 p.m. weekly events email, Cathedral Highlights, or for congregation updates at gracecathedral.org/connect. 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 SPRING 2018 General Information (415) 749-6300 info@gracecathedral.org gracecathedral.org Grace Cathedral is an Episcopal Church, a member of the worldwide Anglican Communion.