The Third Sunday in Lent4 March 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 Third Sunday in Lent4 March 2018

11 a.m. Choral Eucharist

The Purging of the Temple from The Bible and its Story Taught by One Thousand Picture Lessons, 1910.

Welcome to this sacred house of prayer. Those who built and care for this sanctuary 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, statesmen, saints, an astronaut and even animals like pelicans, raccoons, frogs and bears. They remind us of God’s love for all creation. We invite you to be part of this joyful community even if your visit is short. Every year we celebrate a theme. This year our theme is truth. We are asking what is the truth about our self, each other, the world and God. Let us know what truth you are coming to know. May God bless you on your journey! Love,

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

• If you are new to Grace Cathedral, please introduce yourself and fill out a welcome card so we can be in touch with you. We’re glad you’re here!

• Join us for coffee and conversation across the plaza in the Chapter House Library after the 8:30 a.m. service or in the Dining Room after the 11 a.m. service.

• Find out about our programs for children, youth and families at coffee hour.

Welcome to Grace CathedralWelcome to Grace Cathedral

highlights

about today’s readingsExodus 20:1-17; Psalm 19; 1 Corinthians 1:18-25; John 2:13-22

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

Many years ago, when I was a learner in our Education for Ministry group at the Cathedral, there was a word that came up in our discussions often enough that I came to dread it. The word was “grapple.” We were grappling with God’s unknowability, grappling with the problem of evil, grappling with contradictions between the words and the actions of the faithful. Too often we seemed to be defining encounters with God and our call to love and serve as a grim and strenuous undertaking.

Undertaking a Lenten discipline may also seem like a prime occasion for grappling. What a moment, then, to encounter today’s readings about the foolishness of God: the extravagant, nonsensical story we have to tell about salvation. “You mean to say…?” We still yearn for signs and wisdom and still get puzzles and contradictions. Jesus roars through the temple merchants — profiting from the piety of others, certainly, but weren’t there more important fights to pick? There’s no limit or “reasonable proportions” to what he asks of them and of us. His passion is an invitation for us to unleash our passions as well.

Is this your Lent to let go of grappling with God, and start dancing? What if the truth of God’s love and care for us isn’t a logic problem, but a joyful and playful mystery to immerse ourselves in?

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.

Donate to the Cathedral Cash-Free with DipJarMany of us don’t carry cash these days, so we’ve made donating to the cathedral on

your next visit a bit easier. Simply dip your credit or debit card into the blue DipJar machine inside the front entrance. See FAQs at gracecathedral.org/dipjar.

Preventing Gun ViolenceGun violence is inconsistent with God’s plan for the world. Sharing this truth fits with our theme for 2018, which is truth. Today we welcome gun-culture expert Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz at The Forum. Later this month, we will host a panel discussion with faith partners and representation from the Brady Campaign and SFPD on Tuesday, March 20; set up a special altar for the victims of gun violence and participate as a

community in the March for Our Lives on Saturday, March 24. Learn more at gracecathedral.org/peace.

Newcomer BrunchToday, March 4 • 12:30 p.m. • Chapter Room

Have you joined the Grace Cathedral congregation in the last year? Please join clergy members and the Congregation Council for a Newcomers Brunch after the 11 a.m. service today.

The Holy EucharistThe Third Sunday in Lent • 4 March 2018 • 11:00 am

Ask an usher about nursery 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 In manus tuas Jeanne Demessieux

The Gathering The people stand as the procession enters.

Introit Sung by the choir. Ivor Atkins (Psalm 63:1-8; see BCP p. 670 for text.)

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Opening Acclamation

Presider Blessed be the God of our salvation. People Who bears our burdens and forgives our sins. The Confession of Sin The people may kneel or stand.

Presider Let us confess our sins to God. All God of all mercy, we confess

that we have sinned against you, opposing your will in our lives. We have denied your goodness in each other, in ourselves, and in the world you have created.

We repent of the evil that enslaves us, the evil we have done, and the evil done on our behalf. Forgive, restore, and strengthen us through our Savior Jesus Christ, that we may abide in your love and serve only your will. Amen. The presider pronounces God's absolution.

Kyrie Eleison Sung in Greek. Adrian Batten Short communion service

Choir Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us.

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The Collect of the Day The people stand.

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

Almighty God, you know that we have no power in ourselves to help ourselves: Keep us both outwardly in our bodies and inwardly in our souls, that we may be defended from all adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

Amen.

The Word of God The First Reading The people sit. Exodus 20:1-17

Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God. Psalm 19:7-14 The people remain seated. Choir, then all. Charles Villiers Stanford

Antiphon Lord, you have the words of ev - er - last - ing life. Choir The law of the Lord is perfect and revives the soul; *

the testimony of the Lord is sure and gives wisdom to the innocent. The statutes of the Lord are just and rejoice the heart; *

the commandment of the Lord is clear and gives light to the eyes. The fear of the Lord is clean and endures for ever; *

the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, more than much fine gold, *

sweeter far than honey, than honey in the comb. All Lord, you have the words of everlasting life. By them also is your servant enlightened, *

and in keeping them there is great reward. Who can tell how often he offends? *

cleanse me from my secret faults. Above all, keep your servant from presumptuous sins;

let them not get dominion over me; * then shall I be whole and sound, and innocent of a great offense.

Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, * O Lord, my strength and my redeemer.

All Lord, you have the words of everlasting life.

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The Second Reading 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.Hymn 641 Sung by all, standing. Southwell

text: Synesius of Cyrene (375?-414?); tr. Allen William Chatfield (1808-1896),

alt.; music: from Daman’s Psalter, 1579; adapt. Hymnal 1982

The Holy Gospel John 2:13-22

Choir Seek good, and not evil, that you may live;

People and the God of hosts will be with you.

Before the Gospel The Holy Gospel of our Savior Jesus Christ according to John. All Glory to you, Lord Christ. After the Gospel The Gospel of the Lord. All Praise to you, Lord Christ.The Homily The people sit. The Very Rev. Dr. Alan Jones  A period of silence may follow. Dean Emeritus

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The Nicene Creed Said by all. 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 The deacon leads the people in prayer.

After each petition Lord, have mercy. The presider concludes with a collect.

Presider Holy God Open our minds that we may learn the truth about our selves. Open our hearts that we may perceive the truth of others. Open our hands that we may care for this great creation. Open our spirits that we may become truly yours: alert, questioning, curious, faithful, Servants of your grace.

All Amen.

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 Communion

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

Anthem Sung in Latin. John Shepherd

Choir Into your hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit; for you have redeemed me, O Lord, O God of truth. — Sarum rite

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

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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, continuing 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 Sung by all. Plainsong

Presider, continuing Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith: All Christ has died.

Christ is risen. Christ will come again.

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 As our Savior Christ has taught us, we now pray,

The Breaking of the Bread The Bread is broken; silence is kept.

Choir Christ our passover is sacrificed for us.

People 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. For a variety of reasons, it is our custom to consume the Bread and sip the Wine directly from the cup.

You are invited to guide the cup by grasping its base. If you choose not to receive either the Bread or the Wine, simply cross your arms over your chest and respond “A men” 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 Batten

Choir O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, grant us thy peace.

Motet Sung in Latin. Andrew Parnell

Choir The eyes of all wait upon you, O Lord, and you give them their food in due season: Glory to you O Lord. Amen. — Psalm 145:15

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

Presider Let us pray. All Almighty and everliving God,

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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 Sending ForthHymn 372 Sung by all, standing. Leoni

text: Medieval Jewish liturgy; tr. Max Landsberg (1845-1928) and Newton M. Mann (1836-1926); music: Hebrew melody, harm. Hymns Ancient and Modern, 1875, alt.

The Prayer Over the People

Deacon Let us bow down before the Lord. All may kneel; silence is kept.

Presider Look mercifully on this your family, Almighty God, that by your great goodness we may be governed and preserved evermore; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Dismissal All may stand.

Deacon Let us go forth in the name of Christ. All Thanks be to God.Voluntary Exurgat Deus Peter Hurford

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Serving the assembly: Presider The Rev. Dr. Ellen Clark-King, Executive Pastor and Canon for Social Justice Homilist The Very Rev. Dr. Alan Jones, Dean Emeritus Deacon The Rev. Margaret Deeths, Assisting Clergy Lay Assistant Peter Grace Readers John Poynter Nicole Kimborowicz Musicians The Men of the Cathedral Choir Benjamin Bachmann, The Diana Dollar Knowles Canon Director of Music Christopher Keady, Assistant Director of Music

Copyrights: ‘Lead us, heavenly Father’ (Hymn EH1982-559): (public domain); ‘Lord Jesus, think on me’ (Hymn EH1982-641): (public domain); ‘Praise to the living God’ (Hymn EH1982-372): (public domain);Hymns and Service Music reprinted under OneLicense.net # A–709351, All Rights Reserved. Readings taken from The New Revised Standard Version of the Bible © 1989 by The Division of Christian Education of The National Council of Churches of Christ in the U.S.A., used by permission.

The Readings

Exodus 20:1-17

God spoke all these words: I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt,

out of the house of slavery; you shall have no other gods before me. You shall not make for yourself an idol, whether in the form of anything that is in heaven above, or that is on the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I the Lord your God am a jealous God, punishing children for the iniquity of parents, to the third and the fourth generation of those who reject me, but showing steadfast love to the thousandth generation of those who love me and keep my commandments. You shall not make wrongful use of the name of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not acquit anyone who misuses God’s name. Remember the sabbath day, and keep it holy. For six days you shall labor and do all your work. But the seventh day is a sabbath to the Lord your God; you shall not do any work—you, your son or your daughter, your male or female slave, your livestock, or the alien resident in your towns. For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them, but rested the seventh day; therefore the Lord blessed the sabbath day and consecrated it. Honor your father and your mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you. You shall not murder. You shall not commit adultery. You shall not steal. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. You shall not covet your neighbor’s house; you shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, or male or female slave, or ox, or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor.

1 Corinthians 1:18-25

The message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved

it is the power of God. For it is written, “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the discernment of the discerning I will thwart.” Where is the one who is wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the debater of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? For since, in the wisdom of God, the world did not know God through wisdom, God decided, through the foolishness of our proclamation, to save those who believe. For Jews demand signs and Greeks desire wisdom, but we proclaim Christ crucified, a stumbling-block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, but to those who are the called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. For God’s foolishness is wiser than human wisdom, and God’s weakness is stronger than human strength.

John 2:13-22

The Passover was near, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. In the temple he found people selling

cattle, sheep, and doves, and the money-changers seated at their tables. Making a whip of cords, he drove all of them out of the temple, both the sheep and the cattle. He also poured out the coins of the money-changers and overturned their tables. He told those who were selling the doves, “Take these things out of here! Stop making my Father’s house a market-place!” His disciples remembered that it was written, “Zeal for your house will consume me.” Some people then said to him, “What sign can you show us for doing this?” Jesus answered them, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.” They said, “This temple has been under construction for forty-six years, and will you raise it up in three days?” But Jesus was speaking of the temple of his body. After he was raised from the dead, his disciples remembered that he had said this; and they believed the scripture and the word that Jesus had spoken.

Becoming a Christian at Grace CathedralSundays, March 4 through April 8 (no meeting on April 1) 9 - 10:30 a.m. • Chapter Room

Our Ancient Faith/Our New Life in Christ is open to all for deeper understanding or as

preparation for adult baptism.

our lenten journey

community

We have reached 85.4% or our goal of 500 pledging households and 97.4% 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.

stewardship 2018music, art, ideas

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

This Lenten Bible study is guided by the Very Rev. Dr. Malcolm Clemens Young. See more ways to prepare for Holy Week and Easter at gracecathedral.org/Lent.

Winter Interfaith Shelter Extended!The shelter has been extended to help meet the critical needs of our homeless during these winter months. Learn more about how you can donate or participate at gracecathedral.org/WIS.

children, youth & family

Join the Children’s Easter Extravaganza Chorus!Thursdays, March 8, 15, 22 • 6 - 7 p.m. • Cathedral

Youth ages 7 to 15 will next take the stage with the cast of Presto! Interactive Opera on Easter

Sunday. Sign up by contacting maryg@gracecathedral.org.

Summer for Sacred ArtJune 18-22 and 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.

We Have Made These Lands What They Are: The Architecture of SlaveryArt Exhibit • March 4 through March 31 • Cathedral

See artist and journalist Keris Salmon’s new exhibit documenting antebellum Southern

plantations and slave dwellings.

The Forum with Roxanne Dunbar-OrtizToday, March 4 • 9:30 a.m. • Gresham Hall

Loaded: A Disarming History of the Second Amendment, is a provocative history of gun culture and how it reflects the truth about

race and power in the United States.

Bayview Mission Volunteer OpportunitiesIn addition to Community Days on the second and third Monday of each month, Bayview Mission will now be offering volunteer opportunities on the first and fourth Saturday of each month. All are welcome to join our

volunteer party. Learn more at gracecathedral.org/bayview.

Veriditas Urban PilgrimageFriday, March 9 • 6 - 8 p.m. and Saturday, March 10 until 9 p.m. • Indoor Labyrinth

At this labyrinth-centered weekend, participants will experience two labyrinth walks and “refresh,

resolve and refocus” with the Rev. Dr. Lauren Artress. Tickets for the pilgraimage are available at veriditas.org.

Organ Recital Series - Weston JenningsSunday, March 11 • 4 p.m. • Cathedral

Weston Jennings of Tyler, Texas will present an exciting Baroque-to-contemporary program including works by Bach, Lefébure-

Wely, Arvo Pärt, and San Francisco composer David Conte.

Spring Senior RetreatTuesday, March 20 through Thursday, March 22. Bishop’s Ranch, Healdsburg

Enjoy three days of fun activities, prayer, reflection, companionship and relaxation in

beautiful Healdsburg. Our group will enjoy a program that includes arts and crafts, social hour, music and walks on the labyrinth. RSVP to the Rev. Canon Nina Pickerrell at ninap@gracecathedral.org.

Candlelight Labyrinth WalkFriday, March 9 • 6 - 8 p.m. • Indoor Labyrinth

Walk the labyrinth lit with flickering luminaries while immersing your spirit in a unique soundscape.

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. Today marks the end of our winter Forum season. Stay tuned to learn about the exciting guests who will join us in the spring.

March 4: Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz, award-winning author, on gun culture, race and power in the United States.

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.) 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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