Saint Mark s episcopal cathedral The Baptism of our Lord Jesus Christ the first sunday after the epiphany January 7, 2018 11:00 am
Saint Mark s episcopal cathedral Newcomers and visitors, the community of Saint Mark s welcomes you. We hope that you will feel at home in this place and in this liturgy. Ushers are available during the liturgy as well as greeters and clergy following, should you have any questions or concerns. Mothers are most welcome to breastfeed their infants during the service. Children of any age are always welcome at Saint Mark s liturgies, although child care during services is available in the Child Care Center, now located in the St. Nicholas Building to the north of the Cathedral; ask an usher to direct you. As part of our effort to serve those who cannot attend worship, this service will be livestreamed on the internet. If this raises concern for you, we encourage attendance at one of our other services each Sunday which are not livestreamed 8 am, 9 am, 7 pm, and 9:30 pm. We are grateful for your presence and participation in this community. Out of respect for the liturgy we are about to celebrate, please turn off all cell phones and audible devices. Please, no photography during the liturgy. The Reverend Canon Jennifer King Daugherty, Associate to the Rector, Presider The Very Reverend Steven L. Thomason, Dean and Rector of Saint Mark s Cathedral, Preacher 2
THE GATHERING prelude When Jesus went to Jordan s Stream, buxwv 180 Dieterich Buxtehude (1637 1707) [tune of Hymn #139] A bell bids all to rise as able. introit When Christ s appearing was made known words: Caelius Sedulius (5th century) trans. J.M. Neale (1818 1866), alt. music: 16th century German tune adapt. Martin Luther (1483 1546) When Christ s appearing was made known, King Herod trembled for his throne; but he who offers heavenly birth sought not the kingdoms of this earth. The eastern sages saw from far and followed on his guiding star; by light their way to Light they trod, and by their gifts confessed their God. hymn 616 Hail to the Lord s Anointed The Hymnal 1982 #616 tune: Es flog ein kleins Waldvögelein opening acclamation Presider Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Assembly And blessed be God s kingdom, now and for ever. Amen. Presider There is one Body and one Spirit; Assembly There is one hope in God s call to us; Presider One Lord, one Faith, one Baptism; Assembly One God and Father of all. collect of the day Presider The Lord be with you. Assembly And also with you. Presider Let us pray. Father in heaven, who at the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan proclaimed him your beloved Son and anointed him with the Holy Spirit: Grant that all who are baptized into his Name may keep the covenant they have made, and boldly confess him as Lord and Savior; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. All Amen. Within the Jordan s sacred flood the heavenly Lamb in meekness stood, that he, to whom no sin was known, might cleanse his people from their own. All glory, Jesus, be to thee for this thy glad epiphany: whom with the Father we adore and Holy Ghost for evermore. 3
THE LITURGY OF THE WORD reading Genesis 1:1 5 In the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth, the earth was a formless void and darkness covered the face of the deep, while a wind from God swept over the face of the waters. Then God said, Let there be light ; and there was light. And God saw that the light was good; and God separated the light from the darkness. God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And there was evening and there was morning, the first day. Reader Hear what the Spirit is saying to God s people. Assembly Thanks be to God. psalm Psalm 29 sung by the Choir Anglican chant by Percy Buck (1871 1947) Afferte Domino scribe to the Lord, you gods, * ascribe to the Lord glory and strength. 2 Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his Name; * worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness. 3 The voice of the Lord is upon the waters; the God of glory thunders; * the Lord is upon the mighty waters. 4 The voice of the Lord is a powerful voice; * the voice of the Lord is a voice of splendor. 5 The voice of the Lord breaks the cedar trees; * the Lord breaks the cedars of Lebanon; 6 He makes Lebanon skip like a calf, * and Mount Hermon like a young wild ox. 7 The voice of the Lord splits the flames of fire; the voice of the Lord shakes the wilderness; * the Lord shakes the wilderness of Kadesh. 8 The voice of the Lord makes the oak trees writhe * and strips the forests bare. 9 And in the temple of the Lord * all are crying, Glory! 10 The Lord sits enthroned above the flood; * the Lord sits enthroned as King for evermore. 11 The Lord shall give strength to his people; * the Lord shall give his people the blessing of peace. 4
reading Acts 19:1 7 While Apollos was in Corinth, Paul passed through the interior regions and came to Ephesus, where he found some disciples. He said to them, Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you became believers? They replied, No, we have not even heard that there is a Holy Spirit. Then he said, Into what then were you baptized? They answered, Into John s baptism. Paul said, John baptized with the baptism of repentance, telling the people to believe in the one who was to come after him, that is, in Jesus. On hearing this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. When Paul had laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied altogether there were about twelve of them. Reader Hear what the Spirit is saying to God s people. Assembly Thanks be to God. After a brief silence the Presider stands; all rise as able for the proclamation of the Gospel. gospel acclamation The Choir introduces the alleluias; all repeat. The Choir sings the verse below; all repeat the alleluias. bells: Bells: Everyone: Al le lu ia, al le lu. And a voice came from heaven, You are my Son, the beloved; with you I am well pleased! ia; al Mel Butler verse by Michael Kleinschmidt le lu ia, al le lu ia. 5
All rise as able. the holy gospel Mark 1:4 11 Postulant for the Diaconate The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark. Assembly Glory to you, Lord Christ. John the baptizer appeared in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. And people from the whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem were going out to him, and were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins. Now John was clothed with camel s hair, with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey. He proclaimed, The one who is more powerful than I is coming after me; I am not worthy to stoop down and untie the thong of his sandals. I have baptized you with water; but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit. In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on him. And a voice came from heaven, You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased. Postulant for the Diaconate The Gospel of the Lord. Assembly Praise to you, Lord Christ. sermon The Very Reverend Steven L. Thomason 6
All rise as able. The Presider invites us to renew our Baptismal Covenant. the baptismal covenant The Presider and ministers move to the Baptismal font, located at the entrance to the nave. Presider Do you believe in God the Father? Assembly I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. Presider Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God? Assembly 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. 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. Presider Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit? Assembly 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. Presider Will you continue in the apostles teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in the prayers? Assembly I will, with God s help. Presider Will you persevere in resisting evil, and, whenever you fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord? Assembly I will, with God s help. Presider Will you proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ? Assembly I will, with God s help. Presider Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself? Assembly I will, with God s help. Presider Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being? Assembly I will, with God s help. baptismal sprinkling The Assembly is sprinkled with Baptismal water as a sign and reminder of our own Baptism. 7
prayers of the assembly After each petition: Intercessor Lord, in your mercy, Assembly Hear our prayer. The Presider concludes the prayers with a collect. All respond: Amen. the peace Presider The peace of the Lord be always with you. Assembly And also with you. All greet one another in the name of the Lord. 8
offertory THE LITURGY OF THE TABLE An offering of money is received. Everyone worshipping this morning is invited to make an offering as an expression of gratitude for God s generosity. Many support Saint Mark s through pledged offerings made by credit card or via mail. Together our gifts make possible this community of welcome, reconciliation and service. anthem Lo, star-led chiefs words & music: William Crotch (1775 1847) Lo! star-led chiefs Assyrian odours bring, And bending Magi seek their infant King! Marked ye, where, hovering o er His radiant head The dove s white wings celestial glory shed? All rise as able. the great thanksgiving Presider The Lord be Assembly with you. And al al - so with you. The Book of Common Prayer, Eucharistic Prayer B Presider Assembly Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Presider Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to togive God thanks and praise. Presider It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. Because in the mystery of the Word made flesh, you have caused a new light to shine in our hearts, to give the knowledge of your glory in the face of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. 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 & benedictus William Mathias (1934 1992) Organ: heav n and earth are Bless ed is the one full Everyone: Ho who of your glo comes ly, ry. Assembly ho in the name ly, ho ly Lord, Hosanna in the high est. of the Lord. Ho God of po wer and might, The Hymnal 1982 #s-128 Oxford University Press san na in the high est. 9
10 Presider We give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love which you have made known to us in creation: in the calling of Israel to be your people: in your Word spoken through the prophets; and above all in the Word made flesh, Jesus, your Son. For in these last days you sent him to be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world. In Him you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to stand before you. In Him, you have brought us out of error into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life. On the night before he died for us, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me. After Supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, Drink this all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me. Therefore, according to his command, O Father, All We remember his death, We proclaim his resurrection, We await his coming in glory; Presider And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Lord of all; presenting to you, from your creation, this bread and this wine. We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Sacrament of the Body of Christ and his Blood of the new Covenant. Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice, that we may be acceptable through him, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. In the fullness of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us to that heavenly country where, with all your saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage of your sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation. By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. All A - MEN. the lord s prayer All 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.
In silence, the Presider breaks the consecrated bread. fraction anthem Be known to us, Lord Jesus Gary James (b. 1957) The Choir introduces the antiphon, all repeat it. The Choir sings the verses, all repeating the antiphon as indicated. Be known to us Lord Je sus, in the breaking. The bread which we break, alleluia, is the communion of the body of Christ. ANTIPHON. One body are we, alleluia, for though many we share one bread. ANTIPHON Wonder, Love, & Praise #875, 1992 Morningstar Music Publishers of the bread. invitation to communion Presider The gifts of God for the people of God. All seeking God are welcome at Christ s Table. The Assembly gathers around all sides of the altar platform, guided by the ushers. If you need communion brought to your seat, please let an usher know. Rice wafers for those who do not eat wheat are available at the Presider s communion station at the front left. You are welcome to stand or kneel to receive communion. Hold out your hand to receive the bread and then eat. Guide the chalice of wine to your mouth and then drink. Or you may leave the bread in your hand for the chalice bearer to dip in the wine and feed you. To receive a blessing instead of communion, simply cross your arms over your chest. motet Tribus miraculis words: Vespers antiphon for the Feast of the Epiphany music: Luca Marenzio (1553 1599) Tribus miraculis ornatum, diem sanctum colimus: Hodie stella Magos duxit ad præsepium: Hodie vinum ex aqua factum est ad nuptias: Hodie in Jordane a Joanne Christus baptizari voluit, ut salvaret nos. Alleluia. We celebrate this holy day, sanctified by three miracles: Today a star led the Magi to the manger; Today wine was made from water at the marriage feast; Today Christ chose to be baptised by John in the Jordan, for our salvation. Alleluia. hymn 121 Christ, when for us you were baptized The Hymnal 1982 #121 tune: Caithness 11
All rise as able. sending of eucharistic visitors Presider One body are we. Assembly For, though many, we share one bread and one cup. Postulant for the Diaconate Go in peace, bearing holy gifts for holy people. prayer after communion Presider Eternal God, All 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. blessing The Presider asks God s blessing on the Assembly. All respond: Amen. hymn 381 Thy strong word did cleave the darkness The Hymnal 1982 #381 tune: Ton-y-Botel dismissal Postulant for the Diaconate Let us go forth in the name of Christ. Assembly Thanks be to God. voluntary When Jesus went to Jordan s Stream, bwv 684 J.S. Bach (1685 1750) [tune of Hymn #139] 12 presider The Reverend Canon Jennifer King Daugherty assisting lay minister Lynne Markova eucharistic ministers Libby Carr, The Reverend Cristi Chapman, Karen Knudson, Dan Niven, Tim O Sullivan, The Reverend Nancy Ross, Robert Stevens, Kathy Thomason altar guild Jenny Donner Sharon Ferguson Juan Gardner preacher The Very Reverend Steven L. Thomason vergers Bob Chapman, Olivier Santos acolytes Kate Halamay, Kevin Johnson, Lucky Middaugh, Alexandra Thompson readers Richard Tait Patricia Burke intercessor Dan Niven postulant for the diaconate Emily Austin usher captain Jeff Sackett greeters Norva Osborn, Julia Logan, Marita Sheeran musicians The Cathedral Choir, Michael Kleinschmidt, Director John Stuntebeck & Michael Kleinschmidt, Organists Music and texts under copyright are reprinted by permission under OneLicense.net #a-706820