Saint Mark s episcopal cathedral The Baptism of our Lord Jesus Christ the first sunday after the epiphany January 7, 2018 9:00 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 is available during services in the Child Care Center, now located in the St. Nicholas Building to the north of the Cathedral; ask an usher to direct you. 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 Nancy Ross, Curate, Presider The Very Reverend Steven L. Thomason, Dean and Rector of Saint Mark s Cathedral, Preacher 2
THE GATHERING A bell tolling a few minutes before the hour bids all to keep silence for prayer and preparation. As the opening hymn is introduced, all rise as able. hymn 616 Hail to the Lord s Anointed The Hymnal 1982 #616 tune: Es flog ein kleins Waldvögelein stanzas 1, 2 & 4 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. 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 29:1 4, 9 10 Joseph Gelineau (1920 2008) The Cantor introduces the antiphon, all repeat it. The Cantor chants the Psalm verses, all repeating the antiphon as indicated. Organ: Everyone: The LORD Afferte Domino give the Lord, you sons of God, O give the Lord glory and power; give the Lord the glory of his name. Adore the Lord in his holy court. ANTIPHON The Lord s voice resounding on the waters, the Lord on the immensity of waters; the voice of the Lord, full of power, the voice of the Lord, full of splendor! ANTIPHON The God of glory thunders. In his temple they all cry: Glory! The Lord sat enthroned over the flood; the Lord sits as king for ever. ANTIPHON will bless his peo ple with 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 procession Children are invited to join the Gospel Procession. Children preschool through second grade are then invited to Children s Chapel in Thomsen Chapel. They will return at the Peace. Parents are welcome to join their children. gospel acclamation 12th-century chant, adapt. Marilyn Haskel (b. 1945) The Cantor introduces the alleluias, all repeat them. The Cantor chants the verse below, then all repeat the alleluias. Al le lu ia, al le lu ia, al le ia, al. All of you who were baptized into Christ, have clothed yourself with Christ. Galatians 3:27 lu 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 candidate for baptism HOLY BAPTISM Frieda Diantha Ruth Jenson 6 The Assembly remains seated during the presentation of the candidate. presentation & examination of the candidate Book of Common Prayer, p. 301 The candidate for Baptism is formally presented. The Presider asks the parents and godparents a series of questions. All rise as able when the Presider addresses the Assembly Presider Will you who witness these vows do all in your power to support this person in her life in Christ? Assembly We will. the baptismal covenant The Presider invites us to renew our own Baptismal Covenant. 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. prayers for the candidates Postulant for the Diaconate Deliver her, O Lord, from the way of sin and death. Postulant for the Diaconate Open her heart to your grace and truth. Postulant for the Diaconate Fill her with your holy and life-giving Spirit. Postulant for the Diaconate Keep her in the faith and communion of your holy Church. Postulant for the Diaconate Teach her to love others in the power of the Spirit. Postulant for the Diaconate Send her into the world in witness to your love. Postulant for the Diaconate Bring her to the fullness of your peace and glory. The Presider prays a concluding Collect. All respond: Amen. procession to the font During the singing of the following hymn, the candidate, parents, godparents, and liturgical ministers process back to the Baptismal font, located at the entrance to the nave. hymn 296 We know that Christ is raised and dies no more The Hymnal 1982 #296 tune: Engleberg 7
Everyone is invited to leave their seats and gather around the font in order to have a better view of the Baptism. thanksgiving over the water Book of Common Prayer, p. 306 Presider The Lord be with you. Assembly And also with you. Presider Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. Assembly It is right to give God thanks and praise. The Presider thanks God for the gift of water, and for the waters of Baptism. Presider Now sanctify this water, we pray you, by the power of your Holy Spirit, that those who here are cleansed from sin and born again may continue for ever in the risen life of Jesus Christ our Savior. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be all honor and glory, now and for ever. Assembly Amen. the baptism The candidate is baptized in the Name of the Trinity. The Assembly responds: Amen. Then she is sealed with chrism, oil blessed by the Bishop during Holy Week for use at Baptism. The Assembly responds: Amen. The Presider then prays over the newly baptized. The Assembly responds: Amen. A candle lit from the Paschal Candle is given to the newly baptized, as a symbol of our Baptismal Ministry to carry the light of Christ into the world. welcome Presider Let us welcome the newly baptized. Assembly We receive you into the household of God. Confess the faith of Christ crucified, proclaim his resurrection, and share with us in his eternal priesthood. All are invited to sign the Proclamation of Baptism for the newly baptized, which is available in the back of the nave. baptismal sprinkling The Assembly is sprinkled with Baptismal water as a sign and reminder of our own Baptism. 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 birthday & anniversary blessings Those celebrating birthdays and anniversaries in the month of January are invited to come forward to receive a blessing. The Assembly stands as able and joins the Presider in saying the prayers. Birthdays: Watch over your children, O Lord, as their days increase; bless and guide them wherever they may be. Strengthen them when they stand; comfort them when discouraged or sorrowful; raise them up if they fall; and in their hearts may your peace, which passes understanding, abide all the days of their lives; through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen. Anniversaries: Loving God, in the mystery of the Holy Trinity, you reveal yourself as a community of self-giving love. We thank you for bringing us together into families. Bless we pray these couples who celebrate the anniversaries of their commitments to one another, and grant that they may grow in grace, fidelity and mutual affection all the days of their lives, through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.
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. chorale When Jesus went to Jordan s stream words: Martin Luther (1483 1546) English paraphrase by F. Bland Tucker tune: Christ unser Herr zum Jordan kam from Eyn geystliche Gesangk-Buchleyn (1524) When Jesus went to Jordan s stream his Father s will obeying, and was baptized by John, there came a voice from heaven saying, This is my dear belovèd Son upon whom rests my favor. And till God s will is fully done he will not bend or waver, for he is Christ the Savior. All rise as able. the great thanksgiving Presider The Lord be with you. Assembly And also with you. Presider Lift up your hearts. Assembly We lift them to the Lord. Presider Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. Assembly It is right to give God thanks and praise. The Book of Common Prayer, Eucharistic Prayer B 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 Jesus Christ our Lord you have received us as your sons and daughters, made us citizens of your kingdom, and given us the Holy Spirit to guide us into all truth. 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 The Holy Spirit then was shown, a dove on him descending; the Triune God is thus made known in Christ as love unending. He taught, he healed, he raised the dead, yet, in his great endeavor to save us, his own blood was shed; but death could hold him never. He rose, and lives for ever. ly, ry. ho in the name ly, ho ly Lord, Hosanna in the high est. of the Lord. He came by water and by blood to heal our lost condition; he cleanses, reconciles to God, and gives the Great Commission. Then let us not heed worldly lies nor rest upon our merit, but trust in Christ who will baptize with water and the Spirit that we may life inherit. 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 AMEN. the lord s prayer Our Father in hea ven, hallowed be your Name, your kingdom come, your will be done, Give us today our dai ly bread. Forgive us our sins Save us from the time of tri al, on earth as in heaven. and de li ver us from e as we forgive those who sin against us. vil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and for ev er. A Ambrosian Chant men. The Hymnal 1982 #s-148, 1971, Mason Martens
In silence, the Presider breaks the consecrated bread. fraction anthem Be known to us, Lord Jesus Gary James (b. 1957) The Cantor introduces the antiphon, all repeat it. The Cantor 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. Communion is distributed at three standing stations located at the head of the outermost two aisles and the center aisle. Ushers will guide you. 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 center aisle. 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. communion voluntary Organ Improvisation hymn 339 Deck thyself, my soul, with gladness The Hymnal 1982 #339 tune: Schmücke dich 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 stanzas 1, 2 & 4 dismissal Postulant for the Diaconate Let us go forth in the name of Christ. Assembly Thanks be to God. voluntary Trumpet Voluntary Simon Stubley (1702 1748) 12 presider The Reverend Nancy Ross assisting lay minister Sandra Smith eucharistic ministers Pamela Bradburn The Reverend Canon Jennifer King Daugherty, Doug Thorpe oblation bearers the Yoshimura/Quiaoit family altar guild Michael Murphree, Sue Tait preacher The Very Reverend Steven L. Thomason acolytes Amy Bowton-Meade Julia Bowton-Meade Micah Moody readers Susan McClung Peter McClung intercessor Neshia Alaovae postulant for the diaconate Emily Austin ushers Randy Urmston, Eliza Davidson greeter Carol Green musicians The Junior Choristers of Saint Mark s Cathedral Choir School, Rebekah Gilmore, Director Saint Mark s Singers Michael Kleinschmidt & John Stuntebeck, Organists Music and texts under copyright are reprinted by permission under OneLicense.net #a-706820