The Holy Eucharist The Fourth Sunday of Easter Earth Day (observed) April 22, 2018 11:15 AM Washington National Cathedral The people s responses are in bold. The Entrance Rite carillon The King of love my shepherd is St. Columba; arr. Milford Myhre (b. 1931) organ voluntary Pastorale, BWV 590 Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) introit Very Bread, Good Shepherd, tend us Healey Willan (1880-1968) Very Bread, Good Shepherd, tend us, Jesu, of thy love, befriend us, Thou refresh us, thou defend us, Thine eternal goodness send us In the land of life to see; Thou who all things canst and knowest, Who on earth such food bestowest, Grant us with thy saints tho lowest, Where the heavenly feast thou showest, Fellow heirs and guests to be. (Thomas Aquinas, 1225-1274) The people stand. processional hymn 400 All creatures of our God and King Lasst uns erfreuen the opening acclamation Alleluia! Christ is risen! The Lord is risen indeed! Alleluia! the collect for purity Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
gloria in excelsis William Mathias (1934-1992) 2
The Word of God the collect for the fourth sunday of easter The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. O God, whose Son Jesus is the good shepherd of your people: Grant that when we hear his voice we may know him who calls us each by name, and follow where he leads; who, with you and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. a prayer for earth day Almighty God, in giving us dominion over things on earth, you made us fellow workers in your creation: Give us wisdom and reverence so to use the resources of nature, that no one may suffer from our abuse of them, and that generations yet to come may continue to praise you for your bounty; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The people are seated. the first reading Acts 4:5-12 The rulers, elders, and scribes assembled in Jerusalem, with Annas the high priest, Caiaphas, John, and Alexander, and all who were of the high-priestly family. When they had made the prisoners stand in their midst, they inquired, By what power or by what name did you do this? Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, Rulers of the people and elders, if we are questioned today because of a good deed done to someone who was sick and are asked how this man has been healed, let it be known to all of you, and to all the people of Israel, that this man is standing before you in good health by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead. This Jesus is the stone that was rejected by you, the builders; it has become the cornerstone. There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among mortals by which we must be saved. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. psalm 23 chant: H. Walford Davies (1869-1941) The choir introduces the antiphon, then all repeat. The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures and leads me beside still waters. He revives my soul and guides me along right pathways for his Name s sake. Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I shall fear no evil; for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You spread a table before me in the presence of those who trouble me; you have anointed my head with oil, and my cup is running over. Surely your goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. The people repeat the antiphon. 3
the second reading 1 John 3:16-24 We know love by this, that he laid down his life for us and we ought to lay down our lives for one another. How does God s love abide in anyone who has the world s goods and sees a brother or sister in need and yet refuses help? Little children, let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action. And by this we will know that we are from the truth and will reassure our hearts before him whenever our hearts condemn us; for God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything. Beloved, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have boldness before God; and we receive from him whatever we ask, because we obey his commandments and do what pleases him. And this is his commandment, that we should believe in the name of his Son Jesus Christ and love one another, just as he has commanded us. All who obey his commandments abide in him, and he abides in them. And by this we know that he abides in us, by the Spirit that he has given us. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. The people stand. hymn at the sequence 645 The King of love my shepherd is St. Columba the holy gospel John 10:11-18 The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. Glory to you, Lord Christ. Jesus said I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. The hired hand, who is not the shepherd and does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and runs away and the wolf snatches them and scatters them. The hired hand runs away because a hired hand does not care for the sheep. I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me, just as the Father knows me and I know the Father. And I lay down my life for the sheep. I have other sheep that do not belong to this fold. I must bring them also, and they will listen to my voice. So there will be one flock, one shepherd. For this reason the Father loves me, because I lay down my life in order to take it up again. No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it up again. I have received this command from my Father. The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ. The people are seated at the invitation of the preacher. the sermon The Reverend Canon Jan Naylor Cope The people stand. the nicene creed 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. 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. 4
the prayers of the people After each petition, Merciful God, keep your planet and people in peace. The presider prays the concluding collect, and the people respond, Amen. the peace The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you. The people greet one another with a sign of God s peace and are seated. the offertory An offering is received to support the Cathedral s ministry of sharing God s love with the world. The altar is prepared for Holy Communion. anthem at the offertory The Lord is my shepherd John Rutter (b. 1945) The Lord is my shepherd; therefore can I lack nothing. He shall feed me in a green pasture, and lead me forth beside the waters of comfort. He shall convert my soul and bring me forth in the paths of righteousness, for his Name s sake. Yea, though I walk thro the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil. For thou art with me: Thy rod and thy staff comfort me. Thou shalt prepare a table for me against them that trouble me: Thou hast anointed my head with oil and my cup shall be full. But thy loving kindness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. (Psalm 23) The people stand. hymn at the presentation For the beauty of the earth Dix 5
The Holy Communion the great thanksgiving The Lord 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. Almighty and ever-gentle God, we praise and bless you. Through your goodness, you have made this world and called us to be your children. In the abundance of your love you have created all things to be; we thank you for the sun, the moon, this earth, and its birds, fish, trees, and everything that is beautiful around us. We thank you especially for our freedom, for the dreams of young people and for the visions of our elders, for our minds, our hearts, and our bodies. We praise you, for you call us to build the earth into a community of love. This will be our prayer to you. You have placed confidence in us, for you have made us, and you know that we are good. In joy, and in thanksgiving for your call to us, we join with all creation as we sing your praise in words that shall never cease: sanctus & benedictus W. Mathias Loving God, we do not always understand what you have planned for us. It is difficult to grasp the mysterious depths of your love. So you sent your only begotten Son, Jesus, to show us who we are in you. Jesus showed us how to forgive and taught us that love is stronger than all sin. And so, loving Creator, to help us remember the call you have given us, we gather here at Jesus command, to celebrate this simple meal. We ask that your Holy Spirit fall upon these gifts, to make these fragile, earthly things, for us the Body and Blood of our Savior, Jesus Christ. On the evening before his suffering and death, Jesus took bread into his hands; he blessed you, and broke the bread, and gave it to the disciples, saying: Take this all of you, and eat it: this is my body, which is given up for you. After supper, Jesus took the cup, and giving thanks to you, said: Take this, all of you, and drink from it. This is the cup of my Blood, the Blood of the new and everlasting covenant. It will be shed for you and for all, so that sins may be forgiven. Do this in memory of me. And so, loving God, celebrating Jesus death, his rising from the dead, and ascension to dominion with you, we join in this perfect offering to you, a life of love, lived in your presence. Let us proclaim the mystery of our salvation: Christ has died; Christ is risen; Christ will come again. 6
When we eat this bread of the earth and your love, and drink the cup of the vine and your blessing, we proclaim your wonderful gifts until you come in glory. Loving God, pour out your Holy Spirit upon us. Open our hearts to the Spirit dwelling within us. May this same Spirit help us to listen without fear to your call to us. May your Spirit lead us to a life of love and service, full of confidence in you. We pray that wherever we are, justice will shine forth, and that all women and men can approach each other as equals, as brothers and sisters living in the light of your presence. We make our prayer through Jesus our Savior, through whom we receive everything that is good. Through Christ, and with Christ, and in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honor are yours, O God most Holy, for ever and ever. AMEN. the lord s prayer Notre Père, Padre nuestro, Vater unser, 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. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. the breaking of the bread & the fraction anthem The presider breaks the bread in silence. Douglas Major (b. 1953) The people are seated. the invitation to holy communion All who seek God and a deeper life in Christ are welcome to receive Holy Communion. Please receive the bread in open and outstretched hands and sip the wine from the chalice, guiding it gently to your lips; or you may dip the wafer into the wine. Gluten-free wafers are available; please make your need known to the minister. Respond to receiving Communion by saying Amen. If you prefer to receive a blessing instead, please indicate your choice by crossing your hands across your chest. During the administration of Holy Communion the laying on of hands and prayers for healing is offered in St. John s Chapel. Please enter the chapel by the stairs or ramp to the right of the pulpit. anthem during the communion The true shepherd Gary Davison (b. 1961) Jesus said, Feed my lambs, tend my sheep. For thus says the Lord God: I myself will search for my sheep, and I will seek them out. As shepherds seek out their flocks when they are among their scatter d sheep, so I will seek out my sheep, I will seek them out. I myself will be the shepherd of my sheep, and I will make them lie down, says the Lord God. (John 21:15-16, Ezekiel 34:11-12a, 15) 7
The people stand. the postcommunion prayer 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; 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 blessing The presider blesses the people, and the people respond, Amen. closing hymn 334 Praise the Lord, rise up rejoicing Alles ist an Gottes Segen the dismissal Tend the earth, care for God s good creation, and bring forth the fruits of righteousness. Go in the peace of Christ. Alleluia, alleluia. Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia. organ voluntary Carillon, from 24 pieces in free style Louis Vierne (1870-1937) Thank you for worshipping at the Washington National Cathedral today! We invite you to support the mission and ministry of the Cathedral by using our new mobile giving program. Simply text the dollar amount you wish to give to (202) 856-9005. You ll be taken to a secure website to enter your credit card information, which is kept safe and secure. Thank you in advance for your generosity and please know that your presence with us today has been a blessing. worship leaders The Very Reverend Randolph Marshall Hollerith, The Reverend Canon Jan Naylor Cope, The Reverend Canon Dana Colley Corsello, The Reverend Canon Rosemarie Logan Duncan, The Reverend Andrew K. Barnett, The Reverend Dr. Leonard S. Hamlin, Jr., The Cathedral Singers. flowers The flowers throughout the Cathedral are given to the glory of God. The High Altar: in memory of Bishop Robert Brewster Board; St. Mary s Chapel Altar: in honor of Martha H. Lacey, former head of the Cathedral Altar Guild; Holy Spirit Chapel Altar: in memory of Vera D. Graf on the anniversary of her birthday; Children s Chapel Altar: in memory of Bronaugh Woodland and Margaret Aldridge Deringer; St. Joseph s Chapel Altar: in memory of Katharine Monks; Bethlehem Chapel Altar: in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Turton Schneider. permissions Bible texts of the Old Testament and Gospel taken from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, Copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Church of Christ in the USA. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Opening acclamation, collect, and psalm from The Book of Common Prayer, 1979. Public domain. Prayers of the People (adapted) taken from, Propers for the Honoring of God in Creation, 2012 Standing Commission of Liturgy and Music of the Episcopal Church. Eucharistic Prayer (adapted) taken from Eucharistic Prayers for Inclusive Communities, Volume II, Possibilities for the Liturgical Year, Copyright 2008, Woven Wood Press. All rights reserved. Used by permission. Postcommunion prayer taken from Prayers for an Inclusive Church, Copyright 2009, Steven Shakespeare. Used by permission. Glory to God: Gloria in excelsis. Music: William Mathias, Copyright 1976, Oxford University Press. For the beauty of the Earth. Words: Folliot Sandford Pierpont (1835-1917), alt. Music: Dix, melody Conrad Kocher (1786-1872); arr. William Henry Monk (1823-1889). Public domain. Holy, holy, holy: Sanctus. Setting: William Mathias, Copyright 1976, Oxford University Press. Reprinted under One License #A-709283. Fraction Anthem: Christ our Passover. Setting: Douglas Major (b. 1953). Used with permission. For the beauty of the Earth. Words: Folliot Sandford Pierpont (1835-1917), alt. Music: melody Conrad Kocher (1786-1872); arr. William Henry Monk (1823-1889). Public Domain. 3101 Wisconsin Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20016 (202) 537-6200 cathedral.org @wncathedral