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.

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.

Ascension Evensong10 May 2018

5:15 p.m.

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EvensongAscension Day • Thursday 10 May 2018 • 5:15 pm

Welcome to Grace Cathedral. Choral Evensong marks the end of the working day and prepares for the approaching night. The roots of this service come out of ancient monastic traditions of Christian prayer. In this form, it was created by Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury in the 16th century, as part of the simplification of services within the newly-reformed Church of England. The Episcopal Church, as part of the worldwide Anglican Communion, has inherited this pattern of evening prayer. In this service we are invited to reflect on the business of the past day, to pray for the world and for ourselves, and to commend all into God’s hands as words of Holy Scripture are said and sung. The beauty of the music is offered to help us set our lives in the light of eternity; the same light which dwelt among us in Jesus, and which now illuminates us by the Spirit. May this service be a blessing to you.

The Invitatory and PsalterVoluntary Prelude in G Ralph Vaughan Williams

Opening Sentence Said by the Officiant.

Preces Herbert Howells

Cantor O Lord, open thou our lips. Choir And our mouth shall shew forth thy praise. O God, make speed to save us. O Lord, make haste to help us. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. A men. Praise ye the Lord. The Lord’s name be praised.Hymn 221 Sung by all. Gonfalon Royal

text: Medieval Latin; sts. 1-3, tr. F. Bland Tucker (1895-1984); st. 4, tr. Benjamin Webb (1819-1885); music: Percy Carter Buck (1871-1947)

Psalm 24 Sung by the choir, the people sit. chant: Joseph Barnby  (BCP, p. 613)

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The LessonsScripture texts can be found at the end of this service leaflet.

Acts 1:1-11 The Magnificat The people stand. William Mathias

Jesus College Service

Choir My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. For he hath regarded the lowliness of his handmaiden. For behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. For he that is mighty hath magnified me, and holy is his Name. And his mercy is on them that fear him throughout all generations. He hath showed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. He hath put down the mighty from their seat, and hath exalted the humble and meek. He hath filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he hath sent empty away. He remembering his mercy hath holpen his servant Israel, as he promised to our forefathers, Abraham and his seed for ever. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost: as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. – Luke 1:45–55

Luke 24:44-53 The people sit.

The Nunc Dimittis The people stand. Mathias

Choir Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word; For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, which thou hast prepared before the face of all people, To be a light to lighten the Gentiles, and to be the glory of thy people Israel. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost: as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. – Luke 2:29–32

Homily The Rev. Dr. Ellen Clark-King Executive Pastor and Canon for Social Justice

The Apostles’ Creed Sung on a monotone.

All I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth;

And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried. He descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead.

He ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father almighty. From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Ghost, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

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The Prayers Howells

Cantor The Lord be with you. Choir And with thy spirit.

Let us pray. Lord have mercy upon us.

Christ have mercy upon us. Lord have mercy upon us. The Lord’s Prayer Howells

Choir Our Father, which art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, in earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive them that trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

The Suffrages Howells

Cantor O Lord, show thy mercy upon us. Choir And grant us thy salvation. O Lord, save this land. And mercifully hear us when we call upon thee. Endue thy ministers with righteousness. And make thy chosen people joyful. O Lord, save thy people. And bless thine inheritance. Give peace in our time, O Lord. Because there is none other that fighteth for us, but only thou, O God. O God, make clean our hearts within us. And take not thy Holy Spirit from us.The Collects Sung by the cantor.

Anthem The people sit. Ralph Vaughan Williams

Choir O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph, For the Lord most high is terrible: he is a great king over all the earth. God is gone up with a shout, the Lord with the sound of a trumpet. Sing praises to God, sing praises unto our king, sing praises; For God is king of all the earth; sing ye praises everyone that hath understanding. God reigneth over the heathen: God sitteth upon the throne of his holiness. — Psalm 47

Closing Prayers The people may kneel. The Rev. Jude Harmon Director of Innovative Ministries

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Hymn 216 Sung by all, standing, as an offering is received. Salve festa dies

text: Venantius Honorius Fortunatus (540?-600?); tr. The English Hymnal, 1906, alt.; music: Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958)

Retiring Procession Sung by the choir. George Talbot

Psalm 150, see (BCP, p. 807)

Voluntary Acclamations, from Suite médiévale Jean Langlais

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The Readings

Acts 1:1-11

In the first book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus did and taught from

the beginning until the day when he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. After his suffering he presented himself alive to them by many convincing proofs, appearing to them during forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God. While staying with them, he ordered them not to leave Jerusalem, but to wait there for the promise of the Father. “This,” he said, “is what you have heard from me; for John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.” So when they had come together, they asked him, “Lord, is this the time when you will restore the kingdom to Israel?” He replied, “It is not for you to know the times or periods that the Father has set by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” When he had said this, as they were watching, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight. While he was going and they were gazing up toward heaven, suddenly two men in white robes stood by

them. They said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking up toward heaven? This Jesus, who has been taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven.”

Luke 24:44-53

Jesus said to the apostles, “These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still

with you—that everything written about me in the law of Moses, the prophets, and the psalms must be fulfilled.” Then he opened their minds to understand the scriptures, and he said to them, “Thus it is written, that the Messiah is to suffer and to rise from the dead on the third day, and that repentance and forgiveness of sins is to be proclaimed in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. You are witnesses of these things. And see, I am sending upon you what my Father promised; so stay here in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.” Then he led them out as far as Bethany, and, lifting up his hands, he blessed them. While he was blessing them, he withdrew from them and was carried up into heaven. And they worshiped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy; and they were continually in the temple blessing God.

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Serving the Assembly

Officiant The Very Rev. Dr. Malcolm Clemens Young, Dean

Homilist The Rev. Dr. Ellen Clark-King, Executive Pastor and Canon for Social Justice

Prayers The Rev. Jude Harmon, Director of Innovative Ministries

Musicians: The Cathedral Choir of Men & Boys Benjamin Bachmann, The Diana Dollar Knowles Canon Director of Music

Christopher Keady, Assistant Director of Music

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Summer Camp at Grace - Register Today! June 18-22 and June 25-29 • Cathedral

This summer, we’re offering two wonderful summer experiences for children ages 7 — 12: a musical theater camp and a visual arts camp. The camps are jam-packed with fun activities and are rooted in Grace Cathedral’s mission and values. The musical theatre camp will be led by professional performers from Presto! Interactive Opera, presenters of our beloved Christmas show for children and families. The visual arts camp will be led by Sukey Bryan, our 2018 Artist in Residence who has exhibited at museums and galleries around the world. As always, all are welcome at our summer camps. Learn more at gracecathedral.org/summercamp.

community

Congregation RetreatSaturday, May 26 through Monday, May 28 • Bishop’s Ranch, Healdsburg

Join us for a weekend of fellowship and relaxation in Sonoma County’s wine country. Swim, sit by the campfire, enjoy delicious meals and worship. Reserve your place by registering at gracecathedral.org/retreat.

music, arts, ideas

grace gives

Offering a Graceful Welcome

Help give visitors a warm welcome! The Guild of St. James is looking for new volunteers to staff the information desk at the back of the

Nave. Volunteers sign up for up to 3-hour shifts and serve weekly, bi-weekly or monthly. To volunteer or learn more, email Doehee Kimm at pelohoki@gmail.com.

Baby Shower for New Mothers in NeedSundays in May • Cathedral

Honor Mother’s Day by bringing new baby clothes, diapers and formula to our annual

Baby Shower to support families in need. Bring donations to hospitality time after any service or order items online and send to the cathedral attn. the Rev. Canon Nina Pickerrell. For questions, email ninap@gracecathedral.org.

Audition for the Cathedral Camerata

Sing with an exciting and unique women’s and men’s choral ensemble. Camerata is now open for auditions in all voice parts. Rehearsals take

place on Wednesday nights with performances at Evensong on Sunday afternoons during the academic year. To audition, email Director Gabriel Fanelli at gabrielf@gracecathedral.org.

Greeting Cards for Foster YouthSundays, May 13, 20 and 27 • Cathedral

Help the Congregation Council send cards to foster youth supported by Braid Mission.

Please bring unsigned greeting cards for children ages 6 to 16 and stamped, blank envelopes to our collection basket at the back of the nave during the 11 a.m. service. You can also email congregation@gracecathedral.org.

The Forum with San Francisco Poet Laureate Kim Shuck: When Art is RacistSunday, May 13 • 9:30 a.m. • Cathedral

Should public art be removed because of racist imagery? Or is it part of our history which should be remembered? Don’t miss this conversation with San Francisco Poet Laureate Kim Shuck so relevant to The Year of Truth. Visit gracecathedral.org/forum.

children, youth and family

Water Without: Art InstallationApril 22 through May 27 • Great Steps

Our artist in residence, Sukey Bryan, is addressing the truth about climate change

with art installations (like Water Without, on display now on the Great Steps) and community projects throughout the year. Learn more at gracecathedral.org/air.

Rise Against HungerSaturday, May 12 • 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. • Chapter House Dining Room

Help fight world hunger by volunteering topack meals and/or by making a donation.

We are partnering with Rise Against Hunger to pack 10,000 meals! It’s a lot of fun; teams build camaraderie and community.Sign up at gracecathedral.org/riseagainsthunger.

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 Requests To 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 in relation to the important issues of our day. Events take place at Gresham Hall at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday unless otherwise noted. See the spring lineup and past guests at gracecathedral.org/forum. Sunday, May 6: Daphne de Marneffe, clinical psychologist and author of The Rough Patch, on marriage and the art of living together.

Sunday, May 13: Kim Shuck, Poet Laureate of San Francisco, on what we should do when public art is racist.

Sunday, May 20: The Rt. Rev. Marc Handley Andrus, Bishop of California, on the “We Are Still In” movement and facing the truth about climate change.

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).

SPRING | 2018

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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.