Services and Notices Sunday 17 th January 2016 Second Sunday of Epiphany A very warm welcome to all our visitors today. Please feel free to introduce yourself to one of the clergy after the service. Please let us know if you are new and would like to join our regular congregations or would like to know more about how we can support you in your faith. Please, take this Pew Slip away with you so that you can refer to the notices contained in it. Please, also use it to prompt prayers for this Cathedral and all that we seek to do in God s service. Large print versions of the Order of Service and this notice sheet are available. Please ask a member of Select Vestry or a Verger if you would like one. An induction loop system is also in operation for hearing aid users. At every Eucharist in the Cathedral gluten free wafers are available for those who need them. Please request one as you receive communion. Dean: The Very Revd John Dobson Cathedral Office: 01765 603462 In Residence: Canon Ruth Hind Website: www.riponcathedral.org.uk
A Note from the Dean Welcome to the Cathedral. A special welcome if you are joining us for the first time. Please, complete a Welcome Card if you would like to give us your contact details. Canon Elizabeth to retire I am sorry to announce that Canon Elizabeth is to retire in May. Since arriving at the Cathedral in 2013 she has made a huge contribution to the life and mission of this community; we shall miss her. Her last Sunday will be Pentecost, 15 May, when we will have an opportunity to thank her and wish her well for the future. In the meantime, please do pray for her as she prepares for this significant step. Dedication of Peal Boards During the 10.30am Sung Eucharist, I have the pleasure of dedicating two new peal boards for the Cathedral s ringing chamber. The Cathedral Tower Captain, Anne Wood, writes, Bellringers regard the ringing of a full peal as a benchmark. Peals are rung to record events of significance, either national (for example, a royal wedding or the anniversary of VE Day) or local (for example, to welcome a new bishop and diocese). A peal consists of a minimum of five thousand changes rung without a break. A typical peal at the Cathedral takes around three hours and, because of the number of bells, every one of those changes involves a different sequence of bells. For each ringer, this requires over 5000 pulls on a rope, controlling a piece of metal that might well be heavier than a small car, with each pull contributing to a pattern of everchanging order. In addition to the physical effort needed, there is a high level of mental effort as it is all done from memory; there is no-one standing in the middle with a baton and a score! The peal boards being dedicated today mark two significant achievements. One peal board records the first peal on the newly augmented ring of 12 in 2008; and the other records a peal rung in 2009 by some of the local band on the light Pitts- Tucker 8. Both peals are significant events in the life of bellringing at the Cathedral. The Cathedral bellringers are a wonderfully committed and able band of people who make a positive difference to the life of the Cathedral and the community. l am sure we are all grateful for their efforts. New Archdeacons At 3.30pm this afternoon, we hold the Collation and Installation of two new archdeacons for the diocese. Bishop Nick will collate Canon Beverley Mason as Archdeacon of Richmond and Craven, and Canon Andy Jolly as Archdeacon of Bradford. I will then install them as honorary canons of this Cathedral Church. We pray for Bev and Andy as they begin these significant ministries, asking for God s blessing upon the service that they will give to parish clergy and congregations.
I am grateful to those of you who are helping to provide and serve refreshments after the service: this is important ministry. Hospitality is at the heart of our mission as a Cathedral and goes back to the seventh century monastic foundations of the church here. Thank you! Week of Prayer for Christian Unity The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins tomorrow. This is traditionally observed across the octave of St. Peter and St. Paul. It reminds us how Jesus, the night before he died, prayed that his disciples might be one so that the world might believe that the Father had sent him. Unfortunately, we have a long way to go. Churches Together in Britain and Ireland (CTBI) points out that there are many different Christian churches and denominations, but all have the same basic calling: to worship God, to share the good news about Jesus Christ and to work for the good of all people. CTBI says of churches, They often need to work together, as well as co-ordinate the work they each do separately. When they do, they are acting as Churches Together. But being Churches Together means more than that. It means commitment by each church and denomination to deepen its fellowship with the others and, without losing what makes each interestingly different, to work with them towards a greater visible unity. This gives us something to reflect on as we consider how God is calling the Cathedral forward as his church in this place. There will be ecumenical prayer meetings in several churches from 12-1pm beginning with the Cathedral on Monday 18 th January; Tuesday 19 th Holy Trinity; Wednesday 20 th St Johns; Thursday 21 st January Allhallowgate; Friday 22 nd January St Wilfrid s; Saturday 23 rd January Cathedral. The Dean s Dessert" Island Discs Yes, I too thought it was misspelt when it dropped into my inbox. I was asked if I would share my Dessert Island Discs, that is to say several favourite pieces of music, during a Cathedral social evening at which puddings would be served. Well, with the offer of food, how could I refuse? And I hope you won t refuse the opportunity to join us on Saturday, 6 February from 7.00pm in Thorpe Prebend House for this pre-lenten feast at which I shall attempt to entertain you with some of my favourite music and some explanation of the particular choices. Tickets costs 5 and are available from Canon Ruth, PCC members and Cathedral Shop. Confirmation Preparation Bishop Paul Slater has kindly agreed to conduct a confirmation service here at the Cathedral on Sunday, 3 July 2016 (and he will be staying on to preach at the Golden Wedding service in the afternoon). Preparation classes (for confirmation, not golden weddings!) will begin for young people aged School Year 6 and upwards from after the February half-term holiday. I will be preparing adults for confirmation with a course that will take place at Minster House on mid-week evenings. As last year, this will be designed to meet the needs of
not only those adults who are preparing for confirmation, but also those who wish to know more about the faith without any commitment and those who would like to take advantage of a refresher course. Information and application forms are now available by the PCC noticeboard. Parish Weekend at Rydal Hall, Ambleside; 3-5 June 2016 Life in all its fullness We have been receiving booking forms for the Parish Weekend at a hugely encouraging rate over recent weeks. As I reported last Sunday, there are still some more places, if you would like to join us. Canon Ruth and I really would like our group to take over the whole of Rydall Hall, but we need to assure the staff there by the end of January that we will be able to do that. The purpose of the weekend is to spend time together in a relaxed environment, giving an opportunity for a spot of gentle reflection, worship, walking (for those who feel up to that), socialising (there is a bar and we will organise a quiz again for those who wish to join in), and generally getting to know each other better. Rydal Hall is a delightful house, set in the heart of the Lake District and the food it serves is part of the attraction. I will be leading the weekend, its theme will be Life in its Fullness and people of all ages are very welcome. It may be possible to book later, but to guarantee you a place, we need your form and deposit by next Sunday. The information and booking forms are available from near the PCC Noticeboard. Opportunities during Lent With an early Easter, Ash Wednesday is not far away. We are planning a range of opportunities to help all of us keep a holy and enriching Lent: Evenings events with Bishop John Pritchard, lunches followed by talks given by the Cathedral clergy, recommended reading and so on. More information will be published next week on the Cathedral website and in leaflets. With my very best wishes Dean John
Today s Services 8.00 am Holy Eucharist (1662 Book of Common Prayer) President & Preacher: Canon Paul 9.30 am Mattins Psalm 145 10.30 am Children s Church takes place during the10.30am Eucharist. All welcome Activity Bags are also available for younger children please ask if you would like one. 10.30am Sung Eucharist President: Dean John Hymns: 466, A&M 97 (tune NEH 186, A&M 102, 408i Preacher: Canon Elizabeth Psalm: 36 [5-10] Setting; Sumsion in F Motet: Cana s guest Allain Voluntary: A Spanish Toccata Ronald Perrin 1931-1997) Lessons read by Reg Eedle and Loretta Williams Intercessions led by Anne Lilley Collect Almighty God, in Christ you make all things new: transform the poverty of our nature by the riches of your grace, and in the renewal of our lives make known your heavenly glory; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. First Reading A reading from the prophet Isaiah For Zion s sake I will not keep silent, and for Jerusalem s sake I will not rest, until her vindication shines out like the dawn, and her salvation like a burning torch. The nations shall see your vindication, and all the kings your glory; and you shall be called by a new name that the mouth of the LORD will give. You shall be a crown of beauty in the hand of the LORD, and a royal diadem in the hand of your God. You shall no more be termed Forsaken, and your land shall no more be termed Desolate; but you shall be called My Delight Is in Her, and your land Married; for the LORD delights in you, and your land shall be married. For as a young man marries a young woman,
so shall your builder marry you, and as the bridegroom rejoices over the bride, so shall your God rejoice over you. All This is the word of the Lord Thanks be to God Psalm 36 [5-10] [62. 1-5] Thy mercy, O Lord, reacheth unto the heavens : and thy faithfulness unto the clouds. Thy righteousness standeth like the strong mountains : thy judgements are like the great deep. Thou, Lord, shalt save both man and beast; How excellent is thy mercy, O God : and the children of men shall put their trust under the shadow of thy wings. They shall be satisfied with the plenteousness of thy house : and thou shalt give them drink of thy pleasures, as out of the river. For with thee is the well of life : and in thy light shall we see light. O continue forth thy loving-kindness unto them that know thee : and thy righteousness unto them that are true of heart. Second Reading A reading from the first letter of Paul to the Corinthians Concerning spiritual gifts, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed. You know that when you were pagans, you were enticed and led astray to idols that could not speak. Therefore I want you to understand that no one speaking by the Spirit of God ever says Let Jesus be cursed! and no one can say Jesus is Lord except by the Holy Spirit. Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone. To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. To one is given through the Spirit the utterance of wisdom, and to another the utterance of knowledge according to the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another the discernment of spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. All these are activated by one and the same Spirit, who allots to each one individually just as the Spirit chooses. [12. 1-11] This is the word of the Lord All Thanks be to God Gradual Hymn 1 Christ is our light! the bright and morning star covering with radiance all from near and far. Christ be our light, shine on, shine on we pray into our hearts, into our world today. 2 Christ is our love! baptized that we may know the love of God among us, swooping low. Christ be our love, bring us to turn our face and see you in the light of heaven s embrace.
3. Christ is our joy! transforming wedding guest! Through water turned to wine the feast was blessed. Christ be our joy; your glory let us see, as your disciples did in Galilee. Ancient & Modern 97 Words: Leith Fisher (1941-2009) Music: NEH 186 Before the Peace The Ringers come up to the Nave Altar Dean All Gospel Reading Loving God, We thank you for all who ring the bells of our Cathedrals and Churches as they call your people to your house of prayer. We thank you for Ripon Cathedral ringers past and present and ask you to bless these peal boards celebrating their work and skill. May our lives draw others to you and give you the glory. We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord Amen Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John All Glory to you, O Lord On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. 2Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. When the wine gave out, the mother of Jesus said to him, They have no wine. And Jesus said to her, Woman, what concern is that to you and to me? My hour has not yet come. His mother said to the servants, Do whatever he tells you. Now standing there were six stone water-jars for the Jewish rites of purification, each holding twenty or thirty gallons. Jesus said to them, Fill the jars with water. And they filled them up to the brim. He said to them, Now draw some out, and take it to the chief steward. So they took it. When the steward tasted the water that had become wine, and did not know where it came from (though the servants who had drawn the water knew), the steward called the bridegroom and said to him, Everyone serves the good wine first, and then the inferior wine after the guests have become drunk. But you have kept the good wine until now. Jesus did this, the first of his signs, in Cana of Galilee, and revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him. All This is the Gospel of the Lord All praise to you, O Christ [2. 1-11]
Offertory Hymn 1 Jesus, come! for we invite you, Guest and Master, Friend and Lord; now, as once at Cana s wedding, speak, and let us hear your word: lead us through our need or doubting, hope be born and joy restored. 3 Jesus, come in new creation, heaven brought near in power divine; give your unexpected glory changing water into wine: rouse the faith of your disciples come, our first and greatest Sign! 2 Jesus, come! transform our pleasures, guide us into paths unknown; bring your gifts, command your servants, let us trust in you alone: though your hand may work in secret, all shall see what you have done. Motet 4 Jesus, come! Surprise our dullness, make us willing to receive more than we can yet imagine, all the best you have to give: let us find your hidden riches, taste your love, believe, and live! Ancient & Modern 102 Words: Christopher Idle (b. 1938) Music: Joachim Neander (1650-1680) harmony based on William Henry Monk (1823-1889) As Cana s quiet, wondrous guest, Drew richest wine from water bless d; Through trembling vow and thankful song. May glory shine, As hearts respond with love, Earth s antiphon. Prayer after Communion God of glory, you nourish us with your Word who is the bread of life: fill us with your Holy Spirit that through us the light of your glory may shine in all the world. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. You are warmly invited to stay for coffee or juice after the 10.30am Service and Children s Church 12.30 pm Holy Eucharist (1662 Book of Common Prayer) President: Canon Paul 1.30pm Holy Baptism Ivy Anne Sturt Officiant: Canon Ruth 3.30 pm Evensong with Installation and Collation of Archdeacons Responses Psalm Purcell in B flat 96 Hymns: 440, 467, Hymns Old & New 13a Setting Almighty God, which by the leading of a star Bull Preacher Rt Revd Nicholas Baines, Bishop of Leeds Voluntary Fanfare Percy Whitlock (1903-1946)
Daily Worship This Week Morning Prayer: Evening Prayer: Choral Evensong: Monday to Saturday at 8.30am Monday 6.00pm; Saturday 5.30pm Tuesday to Friday 6.00pm Eucharists: Mon 18 th Jan 9 am Canon Elizabeth Tue 19 th Jan 9 am Canon Paul Wed 20 th Jan 9 am Canon Ruth 12.00 Reverend Martin Bull Thurs 21 st Jan 9 am Reverend Susanne Jukes Fri 22 nd Jan 9 am Dean John 12.00 Prebendary Jacqueline Fox Sat 23 rd Jan 9 am Canon Elizabeth For more details of the services during this week, please take a Music and Services Diary available from the Welcome Desk or visit the website or call the Chapter House 01765 602072 Events This Week Week of Prayer for Christian Unity There will be ecumenical prayer meetings in several churches from 12-1pm beginning with the Cathedral on Monday 18 th January; Tuesday 19 th Holy Trinity; Wednesday 20 th St Johns; Thursday 21 st January Allhallowgate; Friday 22 nd January St Wilfrid s; Saturday 23 rd January Ripon Cathedral. Sunday 3.00pm Ripon Cathedral Friends Lecture in Thorpe Prebend House, High Saint Agnesgate, Ripon. Gordon Appleton takes as his subject Music and Worship. Members and guests are welcome at each lecture Admission (includes refreshments) Members of the Friends: 2.50 each, Visitors: 4 each. Monday 10.00am The Magdalen Fellowship at St Mary Magdalen Chapel. Contemplative prayer and intercessions. For further information, contact Patricia Whaling 606570 or John Whelan 600668. Monday 18 th January 8-9pm Cathedral Prayer Group at St Mary Magdalen Chapel. Wednesday 7.30pm-9.00pm bell ringing practice. Everybody welcome, access via North Transept. Saturday 23 rd January 10-3.30pm The Wedding Affair Traditional and Vintage Wedding Show in aid of the Cathedral Development Campaign. For more information visit www.theweddingaffair.co.uk.
Worship Next Sunday: Third Sunday of Epiphany 8.00 am Eucharist (1662) Canon Ruth 9.30 am Mattins 10.30 am Sung Eucharist President: Canon Elizabeth Preacher: Canon Paul 12.30 pm Eucharist (1662) Canon Paul Greenwell 3.30 pm First Solemn Evensong of the Conversion of Paul Preacher: Canon Elizabeth Sewell Forthcoming Events within the Cathedral Community Wednesday 27th January 7pm at Minster House. Transforming Work small group begins, looking at how we live out our faith at work. 8 sessions over 12 months. Contact: Lindsay Tanner (07772469745) or Nicola Dobson (07772953973) for more information. Thursday 28 th January 1.15pm Lunchtime Concert. Zamira Duo (Tansy Garrod & Mary Reid). Admission FREE, refreshments from 1.00pm. Tuesday 2 nd February 7.30pm Candlemas: Festal Eucharist and Candlelit Procession with Bishop Paul Slater. One of the most spectacular services of the year with the Cathedral illuminated by thousands of candles. Saturday 6 th February 12 Noon Cathedral Parish Lunch in Thorpe Prebend House Saturday 6th February 7.00 for 7.30pm Dessert Island Discs at Thorpe Prebend House, Ripon. Following a well known format the Dean will be the guest choosing his favourite music. Tickets 5.00, available from PCC members and the Cathedral Shop, to include desserts in the interval. Wine and non-alcoholic drinks will also be available to purchase. Funds to be donated to the PCC and local charities. Ash Wednesday Eucharists with Imposition of Ashes 12 noon Sung Eucharist with imposition of ashes. President & Preacher: The Right Reverend Nicholas Baines, Bishop of Leeds. 7.30pm Sung Eucharist with imposition of ashes. President: Canon Paul Greenwell; Preacher: Canon Elizabeth Sewell.
Lent at Ripon Cathedral 2016 A simple lunch consisting of bread, cheese and fruit will be served in the Cathedral from 12.30pm following the Eucharist 12 noon on every Wednesday during Lent from 17 th February. We invite a donation of 4. All proceeds to be given to Christian Aid. At 1.15pm there will be short devotional talk based on John Pritchard s book Living faithfully. We aim to finish by 1.30pm. Please pick up a copy of the Lent leaflet with details on how you can keep a Holy Lent. Lent Lectures at 7.30pm in Thorpe Prebend led by John Pritchard 3 rd March; 10 th March; 17 th March Further information will be available in due course. Monday 18 th April 7.30pm Ripon Cathedral APCM at Thorpe Prebend. All welcome. Forthcoming Events beyond the Cathedral Saturday 23 rd January Quiz night at the So Bar. Gathering from 7pm, quiz at 8.45pm. Teams of up to 6 people. Entry fee 3.00 per person, includes nibbles. Organised by Sainsbury, all proceeds go to Ripon Community Link, Sainsbury s Charity of the Year. Friday 12 th February 7.00pm Valentine Quiz at Holy Trinity Church Ripon. Tickets 8 each including pie and pea supper (vegetarian and gluten free options). All funds go to Christian Aid Health Project in Ethiopia. Tickets from Simon/Christina Hoare 692187. Notices Cathedral Gift Shop Opening Hours: Mon-Sat 10-5 (summer); 10-4 (winter); Sun 12-5. Tel: 01765 601347 Website: www.shoponline@riponcathedral.org.uk.the Cathedral shop are now stockists for the monthly publications of the Dalesman magazine, The Countryman and Down your Way. Confirmation Preparation Preparation classes ) will begin for young people aged School Year 6 and upwards from after the February half-term holiday. Dean John will be preparing adults for confirmation with a course that will take place at Minster House on mid-week evenings. As last year, this will be designed to meet the needs of not only those adults who are preparing for confirmation, but also those who wish to know more about the faith without any commitment and those who would like to take advantage of a refresher course. Information and application forms are now available by the PCC noticeboard. The Salvation Army Food Bank With the ongoing winter weather, donations of winter warming food is very important: tinned meals, tinned meat and fish, rice, pasta, noodles, pasta & curry sauces, Smash & tinned potatoes, tinned beans and pulses and vegetables, as well as tinned puddings and fruit, long-life milk, cereal. Keep in mind that many of these people have limited cooking facilities so microwaveonly food is not really useful. Nappies of various sizes are also welcomed. Many thanks for all you do!
Giving by Gift Aid Our financial support of the Cathedral s mission is an expression of our gratitude to God for all that we receive from him. It does strengthen the mission, however, if the Cathedral can reclaim any tax that has been paid on our offerings. If you are a UK taxpayer, please consider Gift-Aiding your donation. For every 1 you give, we will receive 1.25. Gift Aid envelopes are available in the pews or from the Sidespeople. Please use the envelope and sign it there is no extra cost to you. If you would prefer to give by electronic banking the details are as follows: Account Name: Ripon Cathedral PCC Fund Sort Code: 05 07 17 Account number: 35697334 If you are a regular worshipper at the Cathedral and would like to know more about our planned giving scheme, please contact Liz Thomas, Planned Giving Officer (Tel: 01765 606118) or have a word with one of the clergy. We are very grateful for your financial support. Without it the worship and ministry of this Cathedral Church simply could not happen.