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Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral

The Second Sunday After Christmas DayJanuary 4, 2015 • 5 p.m.

Service Notes Page numbers in the right column refer to the red book, Book of Common Prayer. Hymn numbers in the right column refer to the blue book, The Hymnal 1982. “S” numbers (e.g. S120) are located in the front of the hymnal. Hymn numbers preceded by “Wonder, Love and Praise” refer to the green book, Wonder, Love and Praise.

Order for Evening Opening Acclamation Please stand, as able.

Prayer for Light Lighting of the Candles

Responsory

January 4, 2015 Order for Evening and Holy Eucharist 5:00 p.m.

Hymn “All glory be to God on high ” blue Hymnal, hymn 421

The Liturgy of the Word Collect of the Day

Presider The Lord be with you.People And also with you. Presider Let us pray.

O God, who wonderfully created, and yet more wonderfully restored, the dignity of human nature: Grant that we may share the divine life of him who humbled himself to share our humanity, your Son Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

People Amen.

The Lessons All are seated. Meditative silence follows the readings. Reading: Jeremiah 31:7-14

Lector Thus says the Lord:

Sing aloud with gladness for Jacob, and raise shouts for the chief of the nations;proclaim, give praise, and say, “Save, O Lord, your people, the remnant of Israel.”See, I am going to bring them from the land of the north, and gather them from the farthest parts of the earth,among them the blind and the lame, those with child and those in labor, together; a great company, they shall return here.With weeping they shall come, and with consolations I will lead them back,I will let them walk by brooks of water, in a straight path in which they shall not stumble;for I have become a father to Israel, and Ephraim is my firstborn.Hear the word of the Lord, O nations, and declare it in the coastlands far away;say, “He who scattered Israel will gather him, and will keep him as a shepherd a flock.”

For the LORD has ransomed Jacob, and has redeemed him from hands too strong for him.They shall come and sing aloud on the height of Zion, and they shall be radiant over the goodness of the Lord,over the grain, the wine, and the oil, and over the young of the flock and the herd;their life shall become like a watered garden, and they shall never languish again.Then shall the young women rejoice in the dance, and the young men and the old shall be merry.I will turn their mourning into joy, I will comfort them, and give them gladness for sorrow.I will give the priests their fill of fatness, and my people shall be satisfied with my bounty, says the Lord.

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

Words: Nikolaus Decius (1490?-1541); tr. F. Bland Tucker (1895-1984), rev.; para. of Gloria in excelsis; Music: Allein Gott in der Höh, melody att. Nikolaus Decius (1490?-1541); harm. Hieronymous Praetorius (1560?-1629);Copyright: Words: © The Church Pension Fund.

Psalm 84:1-8, sing the verses in bold with the cantor

Cantor How dear your dwelling place to me, O Lord of hosts, my King; My soul desires the courts of God And in God’s praise to sing.

All The sparrow here has found a house, The swallow builds her nest Where she may lay her young, O Lord And by your altar rest.

How happy those who dwell with you, Who always give you praise; And happy those whose strength you are, Whose hearts sing out your ways.

Those who go through the barren vale Will find it filled with springs, And those who climb from height to height Will see the King of kings.

Lord God of hosts, receive my prayer; O God of Jacob, hear: Behold our leader, Lord, and look On one whom you hold dear. Gospel Verse and Alleluias Standing, as able. The Cantor sings the alleluia, which is then repeated by the congregation.

The have seen his star in the East, and have come to worship the Lord.

The Holy Gospel: Matthew 2:1-12Presider The Holy Gospel of our Savior Jesus Christ according to Matthew.People Glory to you, Lord Christ.Presider In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to

Jerusalem, asking, “Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage.” When King Herod heard this, he was frightened, and all Jerusalem with him; and calling together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Messiah was to be born. They told him, “In Bethlehem of Judea; for so it has been written by the prophet:

`And you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah,are by no means least among the rulers of Judah;for from you shall come a rulerwho is to shepherd my people Israel.’”

Then Herod secretly called for the wise men and learned from them the exact time when the star had appeared. Then he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, “Go and search diligently for the child; and when you have found him, bring me word so that I may also go and pay him homage.” When they had heard the king, they set out; and there, ahead of them, went the star that they had seen at its rising, until it stopped over the place where

the child was. When they saw that the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy. On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother; and they knelt down and paid him homage. Then, opening their treasure chests, they offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they left for their own country by another road.

People Praise to you, Lord Christ.

Meditation All are seated.

Nicene Creed Please stand, as able. red Book of Common Prayer, page 358

Prayers of the PeopleLeader O come, Emmanuel,People Hear our prayer.

Confession and Absolution Please kneel, as able red Book of Common Prayer, page 360

The Peace Please stand, as able. red Book of Common Prayer, page 360Presider The peace of the Lord be always with you. People And also with you.

Announcements

The Holy CommunionThe Holy Table is prepared for Eucharist.

Offertory Hymn “Earth has many a noble city” Please stand, as able. blue Hymnal, hymn 127

Words: Marcus Aurelius Clemens Prudentius (348–410); tr. Hymns Ancient and Modern, 1861, alt.; Music: Stuttgart, melody from Psalmodia Sacra, oder Andächtige und Schöne Gesänge, 1715; adapt. William Henry Havergal (1793–1870); harm. K. D. Smith (b. 1928); Copyright: Music: Harmonization by permission of K.D. Smith

The Great Thanksgiving, Eucharistic Prayer B Please stand, as able. red Book of Common Prayer, page 367

Presider The Lord be with you.People And also with you.Presider Lift up your hearts.People We lift them to the Lord.Presider Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.People It is right to give God thanks and praise.

“Holy, holy, holy, Lord” blue Hymnal, hymn S125

Music: From A Community Mass; Richard Proulx (b. 1937).

Memorial AcclamationPresider Therefore, according to his command, O Father,All We remember his death, We proclaim his resurrection, We await his coming in glory.

Section: The Holy EucharistTitle: The Holy Eucharist II, Holy, holy, holy Lord: SanctusMusic: From New Plainsong; David Hurd (b. 1950)Copyright: Copyright © 1981 GIA Publications, Inc.

The Lord’s Prayer blue Hymnal, hymn S119

Music: Plainsong; adapt. Charles Winfred Douglas (1867–1944).

Breaking of the Bread blue Hymnal, hymn S155

Music: Gerald R. Near (b. 1942). Copyright: © 1985 by Aureole Editions, Dallas, Texas. All Rights Reserved. Reprinted under OneLicense.net #A-710278.

CommunionAll those desiring a relationship with Christ are invited to receive Holy Communion. To take communion receive the bread in your hands (for gluten-free bread cross your hands palms down).Drink the wine from the cup, or holding the bread in your hands, wait for the minister to dip the bread in the wine and place it on your tongue.You may choose not to take the wine by crossing your hands over your chest.For a blessing, cross your hands over your chest.

Postcommunion Prayer Please stand, as able. red Book of Common Prayer, page 365All 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 an serve you with gladness an singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

BlessingPresider May the Sun of Righteousness shine upon you and scatter the darkness from before your path; and the

blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always.

People Amen.

Sending Hymn “As with gladness men of old” blue Hymnal, hymn 119

Words: William Chatterton Dix (1837–1898); Music: Dix, melody Conrad Kocher (1786–1872); arr. William Henry Monk (1823–1889); harm. The English Hymnal, 1906

The Rt. Rev. Martin S. Field, Bishop of the Diocese of West Missouri; The Very Rev. Peter DeVeau, Dean; The Reverend Christy Dorn, Associate. The Rev. Dr. Michael Johnston, Scholar-in-Residence; The Rev. Jerry Grabher, Deacon; The Rev. Leslie Hoover, Deacon; Mr. John L. Schaefer, Canon Musician; Julie Brogno, Coordinator for Children’s and Family Ministry; Malinda McCasland, Grace Choraliers Director; William Baker, Cathedral Chorale Director; Janet Sweeting, Sacristan; Bryan Boyd, Property Manager; Julie Toma, Cathedral Administrator; David Stoll, Financial Administrator, Patrick Bell, Communications Coordinator, Ken Stewart, Cathedral Bookstore Manager.

The Vestry: Mark Galus, Senior Warden, [email protected], 816-729-5725; David Barker, Junior Warden, [email protected]; Chuck Ritter, Treasurer; Jeffrey Debacker, Clerk; Thomas Brous, Chancellor. David Barker; Barbara Bucker; Alexandra Connors; Terri Curran; Jeffrey Debacker; Dick Fanolio; Jackye Finnie; Mark Galus; Brook Harden; John Hornbeck; Donna Knoell; Mike McDonald; Larry McMullen; Joyce Morrow; Peter Norris; Gerry Reynaud; Chuck Ritter; Michael Thomas; Milt Tootle; Pat Woolley.

DismissalPresider Let us go forth in the name of Christ.People Thanks be to God.

Presider The Reverend Ron VerhaegheLector and Eucharistic Minister Sally Livengood Music Director John SchaeferCantor Lindsey Lang

Reaching Out in Mission and ServiceVolunteer OpportunitiesSOC is looking for volunteers:• Substitute driver for Backsnack deliveries• Serving lunch one day each month at KCCK• Manage the ministry for “New Americans” in the KCMO

School District.

Please contact Terri Curran, [email protected], for more details on these and other service opportunities!

Meals on WheelsThe Kansas City Community Kitchen needs volunteer delivery drivers for its Meals on Wheels program. Two routes, delivered Monday through Saturday, are available. Drivers are not expected to volunteer every day. Contact Jon Page, 816-882-7906, for more information.

The Way, or catechumenate, is a process for faith formation and spiritual growth for adults. The word “catechumenate” comes from a Greek word, and has deep roots in Christianity going back to the second and third centuries.

Community and sharing is at the center of The Way. Each session begins with a simple evening meal, table conversations, sharing of different questions concerning Christianity and the Episcopal Church, and a small group Bible reflection and discussion. The focus is on experiencing faith in everyday life, living Baptism each day, and concludes with quiet reflection and prayer.

The Way is on Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m.

Questions? Contact the Dean’s office: 816-474-8260 or [email protected].

Waythe

Begins Wednesday,

January 7

Grow in grace in the New Year. Come join The Way on Wednesday evenings.

Annual Meeting: January 2511:45 a.m. • Founders’ Hall

At the annual meeting we:

• Hear about some of our amazing ministries and the individuals who make them possible. • Elect new Vestry members and honor members who are completing their terms. • Receive written reports: 2014 financial reports, the 2015 budget, and summaries of various programs and mission activities. • Gather as a parish family of all ages to celebrate Eucharist, share a meal, and give thanks for God’s blessings. • Celebrate the wondrous opportunities the Lord Christ places before us.

Nursery care is provided throughout the celebration.

This Week’s CalendarMonday • January 5 12:05 p.m. Holy Eucharist Chapel 7:15 p.m. Centering Prayer Common Room

Tuesday • January 6 12:05 p.m. Holy Eucharist Chapel 2:30 p.m. Men’s Bible Study Haden Hall, Red Door Room 6:30 p.m. Christian Caregiving Common Room Wednesday • January 7 10:30 a.m. Staff Meeting Common Room 12:05 p.m. Holy Eucharist Chapel 5:45 p.m. Rehearsal: Tallis Singers Choir Room 7:00 p.m. Trinity Teens Youth Group Haden Hall Youth Room 7:00 p.m. Rehearsal: Cathedral Chorale Haden Hall Thursday • January 8 10:00 a.m. Christian Caregiving Common Room 12:05 p.m. Holy Eucharist Chapel 1:30 p.m. Centering Prayer Common Room 6:00 p.m. Rehearsal: Cathedral Bell Ringers Haden Hall 7:00 p.m. Theology on Tap Off Campus 7:30 p.m. Rehearsal: Trinity Choir Haden Hall

Friday • January 9 12:05 p.m. Holy Eucharist Chapel

Saturday • January 10 5:00 p.m. Recital: Trio 39 Nave Sunday • January 11 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Nave 9:15 a.m. Dean’s Forum Common Room 9:30 a.m. Youth Formation Youth Room 10:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist Nave 10:20 a.m. Children’s Chapel Nave, then Haden Hall 5:00 p.m. Order for Evening and Holy Eucharist Nave

Visit kccathedral.org for more calendar information.

We are updating our prayer list of those serving in the military. If you would like to like to add a name of a loved one serving

in the military, please contact Julie Toma ([email protected], 816-214-9936).

Cathedral Caregivers’ Prayer ListPlease include these people as you pray this week:

To place a person on this prayer list, please use a prayer request card found in the pews or contact the church office: jgrabher@

kccathedral.org or 816.474.8260 ext. 111. Requests are held in prayer for 30 days. View this list at kccathedral.org/prayers.

As we join whole creation and celebrate with joy the Word made flesh, let us offer prayers to God who dwells among us until the end of time. By the Word made flesh, hear our, Lord, here our prayers.

For our parish family, that by the grace of Christ’s coming among us we may live upright and godly lives, and bear witness to God’s love.

For all who live in Bethlehem and the hill country of Judah, for Christians, Jews and Muslims everywhere, that God’s spirit will open new pathways of peace and bring forth new hopes to all in danger and fear.

For all who find Christmas difficult, fort those whose lives are touched by fear, anxiety or depression and for the sick and the suffering, remembering especially those on the Cathedral Caregivers’ Prayer List, that Christ will bring healing and light to their hearts.

May we lifting our voices with all creation, with Mary the God-bearer and with all the saints and angles, let us offer ourselves and one another to the living God through Christ.

We pray for: Ming Gao; Leslie Hoover; the Ross Lane family; Elizabeth & Michael Simms; Tim Adams; Joe Finnie; Valerie & Eric Hiatt; Bill Hawley; Hannah Hees; Ed Smith; Frank Rodriguez & Family; Ron Shangle; John Obetz; Becky Knetter; Heather, Roger, Thomas.

Intercessions for our nation and for loved ones serving in the military: Adam; James Brown; Brian Chellgren; Nick; Steve Conner; Joshua Gordon; Connor Spake; Patrick Williams

Birt hday s & Anniversaries

January 4 Thomas Taylor Patrick Bennett Brooklyn Fahnestock

January 5 Sara Yocum Whitney Neff

January 7 Tom Brous Kathleen Chaney Karla Norris Carol Whitehead

January 9 Betty Holliday

Please contact the Cathedral office if we have omitted your birthday or anniversary: 816.474.8260 or [email protected].

Today’s flowers are given to the glory of God and … • in thanksgiving for our children, George, Elizabeth,

Caroline and Amanda — Mark & Brenda ColburnTo donate toward the weekly flowers to celebrate a special event or remember a loved one, sign up online at kccathedral.org/flowers or contact the Cathedral office ([email protected]) or 816.474.8260 ext. 103.

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The Cathedral Bookstore

Open every Sunday, 8:30–10 a.m.

and immediately following the 10:15 service.

Events & NewsGet more info about these events at www.kccathedral.org.

Dean’s ForumRevolution in MissionSundays, January 11- February 159:15 a.m. • Common RoomWe’ll use short segments of a recent video presentation by Bishop Stacy Sauls to hear about some lively domestic and global mission initiatives. What might we add to our current mission work? Come, see, and build the vision.

Pictorial Directories Are InIf you had your photo taken for the church directory, you may pick up your copy in Founders’ Hall today. Please also note:• A l imited number of extra photo directories are available for parishioners who did not participate in the directory project. If you would like a directory, please print your name on the photo directory sign up in Founders’ Hall. • You may also sign up for access to our online directory (which includes photos from the photo directory). Contact Julie Toma at [email protected] for more information.

Episcopal and Friends LGBT FellowshipToday • January 4 • 6 p.m.The group’s monthly get together is this evening at St. Paul’s Church in Midtown at 6 p.m. The main course will be provided with those attending filling in with appetizers, salads, sides, and beverages. The group provides a safe place for LGBT people and their friends to meet under the umbrella of church. There is no agenda other than fun, food, and fellowship. Let Jim Robertson know if you are coming at [email protected], or see him after church today. All are welcome.

Newcomer GatheringSunday • January 18 • 11:45 a.m.If you are you new to Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral and would you like to learn more about the Cathedral and the many ways you can connect with others, join us at our next Newcomer Gathering. We gather for refreshments and conversation in the meeting room in Founders’ Hall. You will have an opportunity to meet other newcomers, ministry leaders, and clergy. Contact the Rev. Christy Dorn, [email protected] or 816-474-8260 ext. 152, for more information.

Donate Diapers for Children in NeedAn estimated 15,000+ children in the Kansas City area aren’t receiving the diapers they need. But we’re striving to help — and we hope you’ll join us. HappyBottoms is a local organization that works with partners to provide diapers to low-income families. We are collecting diapers for HappyBottoms. We accept all sizes (even open packs). Bring your diaper donations to the blue barrel in the cross hall or to the basket in the Tower from January 6 through February 14.

Christian Caregiving: A Way of LifeThe Cathedral is offering a study of Christian Caregiving — A Way of Life, by Dr. Kenneth Haugk. The class will explore ways that we can live and care in a more distinctively Christian manner. Daytime classes begin Thursday, January 8, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Evening classes begin Tuesday, January 6, 6:30–8:00 p.m. Both options meet for 10 weeks in the Common Room. Classes will be led by Karen Kissinger and Rev. Christy Dorn. The cost is $5.00. Contact Christy, 816-474-8620 or [email protected], or register online at kccathedral.org, click “We Learn.”

Weekly Formation• Men’s Bible Study We meet Tuesday

afternoons at 2:30 p.m. for about an hour and usually read aloud a passage from the Bible and then have a spirited discussion of what we have read.

• Women’s Bible Study The group will not meet on January 6. On Tuesday, January 13, we will continue study of the book of essays titled Against the Tide: Love in a Time of Petty Dreams and Persisting Enmities by Miroslav Volf. For further information contact Candy McDowell, 816-741-0992 or [email protected].

• Theology on Tap Join us at The Quaff Bar and Grill, 10th and Broadway, Thursdays at 7 p.m. The format for the evening is a discussion of topics decided by the group. No reservations required, just show up.

Centering Prayer Mondays • 7:15-8:30 p.m. • Common RoomThursdays • 1:30-3 p.m. • Common RoomWill take a break through the holidays — gathering again on January 5 & 8, and again on January 12 & 15. We will look at a Spirituality for the Second Half of Life and the TRUE self … FALSE self. On January 19 & 22, we will begin a new series on THE NAKED NOW Learning to See as the Mystics See. For more information, contact Jerry Grabher, [email protected].

Food Donations Surpass GoalSocial Outreach set a goal in 2014 to give two tons or 4,000 pounds of food to St. Mary’s Pantry. As a congregation, we exceeded that goal by donating 4,563 pounds of food. This outpouring of support has helped many local families who visit St. Mary’s each week. Thanks for all your support and food donations this past year.

Thank You! We received $9,557 in the Christmas Offering. Sixty percent of the proceeds will be divided equally between the local BoysGrow and the global Clean Water and Wells Through Gifts of Life: Episcopal Relief & Development. The remainder is used for the mission of the Cathedral. Blessings in this new year.

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