The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany4 February 2018 3 p.m. Evensong

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.

The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany4 February 2018

11 a.m. Choral Eucharist

“Have you not known? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth.” Isaiah 40:28

Photo Credit: Ellie Bozmarova

Welcome to this sacred house of prayer for all people. Those who built this place and care for it love tradition and feel passionate about engaging with what is new. If you look closely you will find images of scientists, reformers, Jewish rabbis and Roman Catholic popes, political leaders, saints and even an astronaut.We invite you to be part of this joyful community even if your visit is short. You might ask yourself two questions: “What do I need to receive? What do I have to give?” We would be delighted to hear about your explorations. May God bless you on your journey!

– The Very Rev. Dr. Malcolm Clemens Young, Dean of Grace Cathedral

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Welcome to Grace CathedralWelcome to Grace Cathedral

highlights

about today’s readingsIsaiah 40:21-31; Psalm 147:1-12; 1 Corinthians 9:16-23; Mark 1:29-39

Reading texts can be found at the end of the service leaflet.

Isaiah proclaims God’s majesty and power with great beauty in today’s reading. The prophet’s account inspires awe

and worship of a Creator whose wisdom and actions are, in human terms, fathomless. Our encounters with divine

omnipotence can sometimes hold a challenge to our egos. How can I respond meaningfully to God’s call when I feel so

… grasshoppery?

I’m glad our lectionary pairs this reading with such a tender story from the Gospel of Mark. Jesus heals Peter’s mother-

in-law not with thundery words descending from a celestial throne, but by taking her hand and helping her out of bed.

It’s an intimate and ordinary moment that thrums with the power of our relationships to one another, and as much as I

would like the poor woman to have been invited to sit down and let someone else prepare the next meal, it’s a comfort

and a promise that she’s ready to serve again. Our healing isn’t an end of events, it’s a beginning.

One of our Eucharistic prayers sums it up beautifully: “Deliver us from the presumption of coming to this Table for

solace only, and not for strength; for pardon only, and not for renewal.” God’s love, given so freely, urgently beckons

us to share it, to proclaim it, to multiply it. Join me this week in looking for where God is offering us renewed strength

and vigor, and where we can be healers and proclaimers of good news to a feverish world.

Carol James has been part of the cathedral community for over a decade. She has served as a co-mentor in the

Education for Ministry program. She currently leads the evening prayer providers in the Jail Ministry and is a cathedral

staff member.

The Forum with K.T. NelsonToday, February 4 • 9:30 a.m. • Gresham Hall

Groundbreaking ODC/Dance Company’s co-Artistic Director will discuss the premiere of her new work at Grace Cathedral, inspired by her walk on the Camino de Santiago.

Konovets QuartetToday, February 4 • 4 p.m. • Cathedral

The Konevets Quartet of St. Petersburg will offer a fascinating program of harmonic brilliance in the rich tradition of Russian choral music.

The Holy EucharistThe Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany • 4 February 2018 • 11 am

Ask an usher about child care and Sunday school, hearing assistance devices, or large-print leaflets. Restrooms are located on the lower level corridor. Please silence any audible electronics

and refrain from taking video or photos during the service.

Voluntary Variations on Wondrous love David Dahl

The Gathering The people stand as the procession enters.

Introit Sung by the choir. George Thalben-Ball (Psalm 113:1-6; see p. 756 in the red BCP for text.)

Hymn 401 Sung by all, standing. Leoni

text: Thomas Olivers (1725-1790), alt.; music: Hebrew Melody, harm. Hymns Ancient and Modern, 1875, alt.

Opening Acclamation

Presider Blessed be the one, holy and living God. People Glory to God for ever and ever. Gloria in excelsis William Albright

Chichester Mass

Choir Glory to God in the highest, and peace to God’s people on earth. Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory. Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us; you are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

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The Collect of the Day

Presider May God be with you. People And also with you. Let us pray.

Set us free, O God, from the bondage of our sins, and give us the liberty of that abundant life which you have made known to us in your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

All Amen. The Word of God

Readings can be found at the end of this service leaflet.

The First Reading The people sit. Isaiah 40:21-31

Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God. Psalm 147:1-12, 21c The people remain seated. The choir sings the antiphon, then all repeat. Charles Villiers

Stanford

Antiphon The Lord heals the brok-en-heart - ed and binds up their wounds. Choir Hallelujah! How good it is to sing praises to our God! *

how pleasant it is to honor the Lord with praise! The Lord rebuilds Jerusalem *

and gathers the exiles of Israel. The Lord heals the brokenhearted *

and binds up their wounds. The Lord counts the number of the stars *

and calls them all by their names. All The Lord heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. Great is our Lord and mighty in power, *

whose wisdom is beyond limit. The Lord lifts up the lowly, *

but casts the wicked to the ground. Sing to the Lord with thanksgiving; *

make music to our God upon the harp. All The Lord heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.

The Second Reading 1 Corinthians 9:16-23

Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.

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Hymn 567 Sung by all, standing. St. Matthew

text: Edward Hayes Plumptre (1821-1891), alt.; music: from Supplement to the

New Version of the Psalms by Dr. Brady and Mr. Tate, 1708

The Holy Gospel Mark 1:29-39

The choir alone sings the first Alleluia, then the people join in.

Choir Blessed are you Creator of heaven and earth;

People you have revealed to little ones the my-stery of the king - dom. All repeat the three Alleluias.

Before the Gospel The Holy Gospel of our Savior Jesus Christ according to Mark. All Glory to you, Lord Christ. After the Gospel The Gospel of the Lord. All Praise to you, Lord Christ.

The Sermon The Dean invites all to sit. The Very Rev. Dr. Malcolm C. Young  A period of silence may follow. Dean

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The Nicene Creed The people stand.

All 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.

The Prayers of the People

After each petition Lord, hear our prayer. The presider adds a concluding collect.

The Confession of Sin

Deacon Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor. All Most merciful God,

we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen. The presider pronounces God’s absolution.

The Peace

Presider The peace of Christ be always with you. All And also with you. All may greet each other in the name of Christ.

Welcome

The Holy CommunionOffertory Sentence

An offering will be received for the ministries of Grace Cathedral. Thank you for your generosity.

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Anthem arr. Alice Parker

Choir What wondrous love is this, O my soul, That caused the Lord of bliss To bear the dreadful curse for my soul. When I was sinking down Beneath God’s righteous frown, Christ laid aside His crown for my soul. To God and to the Lamb Who is the Great I Am I will sing While millions join the theme I will sing. And when from death I’m free I’ll sing and joyful be, And thro’ eternity I’ll sing on. - Rev. Alexander Means

The people stand as representatives of the congregation bring the people’s offerings of bread, wine, and money to be placed on the Altar.

The Great Thanksgiving

Presider The Lord be with you. All 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 our thanks and praise. Presider 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 Albright

Choir Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.

Presider ... we acclaim you, O Christ: All Dying, you destroyed our death.

Rising, you restored our life. Christ Jesus, come in glory!

Presider, concluding ...Through Christ, and with Christ, and in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all honor and glory is yours, almighty Father, now and for ever.

All Amen.

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Presider And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to pray,

The Breaking of the Bread The Bread is broken. Silence follows.

The choir alone sings the first Alleluia, then the people join in.

Choir Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;

People

All repeat the three Alleluias.

Invitation to Communion

The presider invites the people to come forward for Communion. All who seek God and are drawn to Christ are welcome at God’s table.

Gluten-free Communion wafers are available at the north altar rail; please ask the Communion minister. It is our custom to consume the Bread and sip the Wine directly from the cup.

You are invited to guide the cup with your hands. If you choose not to receive either the Bread or the Wine, simply cross your arms over your chest and respond “Amen” when it is presented.

Ministers are available for shared prayer for healing in the AIDS Interfaith Chapel at the rear of the cathedral.

Agnus Dei Albright

Choir Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: grant us peace.

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Motet American Folk Hymn arr. Ronald Staheli

Choir My life flows on in endless song; Above earth’s lamentation I hear the sweet though far off hymn That hails a new creation: Through all the tumult and the strife I hear the music ringing; It finds an echo in my soul- How can I keep from singing? What though my joys and comforts die? The Lord my Savior liveth; What though the darkness gather round! Songs in the night He giveth: No storm can shake my inmost calm While to that refuge clinging; Since Christ is Lord of heaven and earth, How can I keep from singing? I lift mine eyes; the cloud grows thin; I see the blue above it; And day by day this pathway smoothes Since first I learned to love it: The peace of Christ makes fresh my heart, A fountain ever springing: All things are mine since I am His-How can I keep from singing?

Postcommunion Prayer After all have received Communion, the people stand.

Presider Let us pray. All Eternal God, 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.

Hymn 125 Sung by all, standing. Perry

text: John Morison (1749-1798), alt.; para of Isaiah 9:2-7; music: Leo Sowerby (1895-1968), alt.

The Blessing and Dismissal The presider pronounces God’s blessing.

All respond Amen.

Deacon Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. All Thanks be to God. Voluntary Fanfare Richard Proulx

Serving the assembly: Presider: The Rev. Dr. Ellen Clark-King, Executive Pastor, Canon for Social Justice Homilist The Very Rev. Dr. Malcolm Clemens Young, Dean Deacon The Rev. Margaret Deeths, Assisting Clergy Lay Assistant Ben Miralles Readers Jeanine Alexander Dorothy Tsuruta Musicians The Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys Canon Benjamin Bachmann, The Diana Dollar Knowles Canon Director of Music Christopher Keady, Assistant Director of Music

Copyrights: ‘The God of Abraham praise’ (Hymn EH1982-401): (public domain); ‘Thine arm, O Lord, in days of old’ (Hymn EH1982-567): (public domain); ‘The people who in darkness’ (Hymn EH1982-125): ; music: Copyright © 1964 by Abingdon Press; Used by permission; ‘The Lord be with you’ (Hymn EH1982-s120): ; music: setting copyrighted by the Church Pension Fund; ‘Holy, holy, holy Lord’ (Hymn zmisc-026): ; music: by Jeffrey Smith; ©1990 Morning Star Music Publishers; ‘Amen’ (Hymn EH1982-s118): ; music: setting copyrighted by the Church Pension Fund; ‘Our Father, who art in heaven’ (Hymn EH1982-s119): ; music: setting copyrighted by the Church Pension Fund; Service Music reprinted under OneLicense.net # A-709351, All Rights Reserved. Readings taken from The New Revised Standard Version of

The Readings

Isaiah 40:21-31

Have you not known? Have you not heard? Has it not been told you from the beginning? Have

you not understood from the foundations of the earth? It is he who sits above the circle of the earth, and its inhabitants are like grasshoppers; who stretches out the heavens like a curtain, and spreads them like a tent to live in; who brings princes to naught, and makes the rulers of the earth as nothing. Scarcely are they planted, scarcely sown, scarcely has their stem taken root in the earth, when he blows upon them, and they wither, and the tempest carries them off like stubble. To whom then will you compare me, or who is my equal? says the Holy One. Lift up your eyes on high and see: Who created these? He who brings out their host and numbers them, calling them all by name; because he is great in strength, mighty in power, not one is missing. Why do you say, O Jacob, and speak, O Israel, “My way is hidden from the Lord, and my right is disregarded by my God”? Have you not known? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; his understanding is unsearchable. He gives power to the faint, and strengthens the powerless. Even youths will faint and be weary, and the young will fall exhausted; those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.

1 Corinthians 9:16-23

If I proclaim the gospel, this gives me no ground for boasting, for an obligation is laid on me, and woe

betide me if I do not proclaim the gospel! For if I do this of my own will, I have a reward; but if not of my own will, I am entrusted with a commission. What then is my reward? Just this: that in my proclamation I

may make the gospel free of charge, so as not to make full use of my rights in the gospel. For though I am free with respect to all, I have made myself a slave to all, so that I might win more of them. To the Jews I became as a Jew, in order to win Jews. To those under the law I became as one under the law (though I myself am not under the law) so that I might win those under the law. To those outside the law I became as one outside the law (though I am not free from God’s law but am under Christ’s law) so that I might win those outside the law. To the weak I became weak, so that I might win the weak. I have become all things to all people, so that I might by any means save some. I do it all for the sake of the gospel, so that I may share in its blessings.

Mark 1:29-39

Jesus left the synagogue at Capernaum and entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and

John. Now Simon’s mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they told him about her at once. He came and took her by the hand and lifted her up. Then the fever left her, and she began to serve them. That evening, at sunset, they brought to him all who were sick or possessed with demons. And the whole city was gathered around the door. And he cured many who were sick with various diseases, and cast out many demons; and he would not permit the demons to speak, because they knew him. In the morning, while it was still very dark, he got up and went out to a deserted place, and there he prayed. And Simon and his companions hunted for him. When they found him, they said to him, “Everyone is searching for you.” He answered, “Let us go on to the neighboring towns, so that I may proclaim the message there also; for that is what I came out to do.” And he went throughout Galilee, proclaiming the message in their synagogues and casting out demons.

First Light: Jesus & the Kingdom of GodTuesdays, February 6 through April 10 (no meeting on February 13 and March 27) • 6 p.m. Wilsey and Chapter Room

Explore and challenge your understanding of the life and death of Jesus. Led by the Rev. Mark Stanger, Canon for Formation.

The Carnivale online auction begins tomorrow, February 5! Bid online for special items and experiences before Carnivale even begins. Win community-donated items from dinner at a Michelin-star restaurant to a year’s supply of ice cream! Visit gracecathedral.org/onlineauction.

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Thank you for your continued support. As of last week, we have reached 82% or our goal of 500 pledging households and 96% of our goal to raise $1 million to support cathedral life. Help us reach our goal by using the pledge cards in the pews, by the St. Francis statue or online at gracecathedral.org/pledge.

New 4:30 Book StudyToday, February 4 • 4:30 p.m. • Wilsey A

Read and discuss Forgiven and Forgiving by William Countryman to learn how forgiveness can be a way of life and how it is foundational

to our religion. For questions, contact lnstrinc@yahoo.com.

stewardship 2018

50+ Anniversary EvensongSunday, February 11 • 2 p.m. Photos, 3 p.m. Evensong Plaza and Cathedral

Couples who have been married or partnered for 50 years or more are invited celebrate at

this festal Evensong sung by the Cathedral Camerata. Learn more at gracecathedral.org/50plus.

music, arts, ideas

Spacious Grace is the annual free-form arts festival in the cathedral when we remove the pews and invoke the muse, taking place on January 29 through February 11. See details at gracecathedral.org/spaciousgrace.

Winter Crab FeedFriday, February 23 • 5 - 7 p.m. • Chapter House Dining Room

Enjoy an informal, all-you-can-eat meal of freshly cooked crab with the cathedral

community. $30 registration per person requested. RSVP or sign up to volunteer at gracecathedral.org/crabfeed.

Organ Recital Series — Susan Jane Matthews Sunday, February 11 • 4 p.m. • Cathedral

Dr. Susan Jane Matthews presents a program of Romantic, modern and contemporary works

by women composers, including a West Coast premiere.

Evening Bible Study with the DeanMondays, February 5 through March 26 • 7 - 8:30 p.m. Dining Room

Don’t miss this weekly winter-to-spring Bible study, guided by the Very Rev. Dr.

Malcolm Clemens Young, sharing Scripture readings for the next Sunday.

The Forum with Robert Fersh: Draining the Polarization SwampSunday, February 11 • 9:30 a.m. • Gresham Hall

The president and founder of Convergence, an organization dedicated to bringing

groups with conflicting views together, on forming alliances to solve seemingly insolvable national issues.

Pancake BreakfastSunday, February 11 • after the 11 a.m. Choral Eucharist CSB Gymnasium

All are welcome to join us for pancakes, sausage and fruit on the last Sunday before

Ash Wednesday. This beloved congregation tradition is hosted by the Hospitality Guild.

children, youth & family

Join the Children’s Easter Bee Chorus!Friday, February 23 • 5 - 7 p.m. • Cathedral

Open to youth ages 7 to 15, the Easter Extravaganza chorus will take the stage

with the cast of Presto! Interactive Opera on Easter Sunday. To sign up and learn about rehearsals, contact maryg@gracecathedral.org.

Summer for Sacred ArtJune 18-22 or June 25-29 • 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. • Cathedral

Join a musical theater summer camp packed with singing, dancing and acting, for children ages 7-12. There will be two

sessions offered at $275 per week. Register or learn more at gracecathedral.org/summercamp.

Get connected, stay connectedFollow us on Facebook (facebook.com/gracecathedralsf) and Twitter (@gracecathedral), and follow our dean, Malcolm Clemens Young, on Twitter (@MalcolmYoung). Sign up for our weekly events email, Cathedral Highlights,

or for regular congregation updates at gracecathedral.org.

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 RequestsTo 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

General Information • (415) 749-6300 • info@gracecathedral.org • gracecathedral.org 1100 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94108

Grace Cathedral is an Episcopal Church, a member of the worldwide Anglican Communion.

The ForumThe Forum is a series of stimulating conversations about the issues of our day. Events take place at Gresham Hall on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. unless otherwise noted. For more information on upcoming guests and past visitors, visit gracecathedral.org/forum.

February 4: K.T. Nelson, ODC/Dance Company’s co-Artistic Director, on the premiere of her new work at the cathedral. February 11: Robert Fersh, president of Convergence Center for Policy Resolution, on how to create a more collaborative, civil and productive society. February 18: Keris Salmon, filmmaker and journalist, on her journey through antebellum Southern plantations for her exhibit, “We Have Made These Lands What They Are.”

cathedral worshipSundaysNursery 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 – FridayMorning Prayer 9 a.m. Holy Eucharist 12:10 p.m. Evening Prayer 5:15 p.m. Tuesdays Yoga 6:15 p.m. Wednesdays The Vine (Contemporary 6:30 p.m.Worship)

Thursdays Holy Eucharist 7:30 a.m. Choral Evensong 5:15 p.m.

SaturdaysMorning Prayer 9 a.m. Evening Prayer 3 p.m.

when we’re openCathedral: Open daily 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Thursday open 7 a.m.). Peet’s Coffee Kiosk: Open daily 8 a.m. - 3 p.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).

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