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Evensong Honoring the Violins of Hope

Thursday, February 13, 20205:15 p.m.

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Evensong Honoring the Viol ins of Hope

Thursday in the Fifth Week after the Epiphany • 13 February 2020 • 5:15 pmTonight’s Evensong is part of a series of events honoring the Violins of Hope, a traveling exhibit of violins that have survived the Holocasut and been restored by Israeli violin makers Amnon and Avshalom Weinstein. We are grateful to Music at Kohl Mansion, Burlingame, CA, for the generous sponsorship of the Violins of Hope.

Violin Voluntary Theme from Schindler’s List John Williams

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Greeting The Rev. Anna E. Rossi

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Officiant 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. Amen. Praise ye the Lord. The Lord’s name be praised.Hymn 566 Sung by all. The Church's Desolation

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text: Charles Kingsley (1819-1875), alt.; music: traditional melody; harm. J. T.

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Psalm 30 Sung by the choir, the people sit. Matthew Camidge  (BCP, p. 621)

The ReadingsReadings may be found near the end of this service leaflet.

Isaiah 49: 8–16a

The Magnificat The people stand. George Dyson Evening Service in D major

Choir My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Savior. 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

Matthew 5: 1–10 The people sit.

The Nunc Dimittis The people stand. Dyson

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

The Sermon The people sit. Rabbi Serena Eisenberg

Violin Solo “Meditation” from Thaïs Jules Massenet

The Apostles’ Creed The people stand. Sung by all 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 Halley

Officiant The Lord be with you. Choir And with thy spirit. Let us pray. The people may kneel.

Lord have mercy upon us. Christ have mercy upon us. Lord have mercy upon us.

The Lord’s Prayer Halley

Officiant Our Father, Choir who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be

done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

The Suffrages Halley

Officiant 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 officiant.

Anthem The people sit. Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina

Choir, in Latin Sing we merrily unto God our strength: make a cheerful noise unto the God of Jacob. Take up a psalm and strike the timbrel: the merry psaltery with the lute. Blow up the trumpet in the new moon: on the great day of your solemnity. Psalm 81.1-3

Closing Prayers The people may kneel. The Rev. Anna E. Rossi

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Violin Solo The Gift of Love Traditional

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Weekday Services ChangeTuesday 18 February - Friday 21 February

The cathedral and the plaza will be closed Tuesday 18 February through Friday 21 February 2020 for a special project. The cathedral offices, Chapter House, and parking garage will remain open.On Thursday 20 February 2020, Evensong will be replaced with a simple said Evening Prayer in the Chapter House Library, accessible by using the elevator in the Taylor Street parking garage. Other weekday services (the Daily Offices and 12:10 p.m. Eucharist) will also be prayed in the Library. Next week’s 7:30 a.m. Thursday Eucharist has been cancelled. We appreciate the support of the congregation, trustees and staff during this brief closure.

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The Readings

Isaiah 49: 8–16a

Thus says the Lord: In a time of favor I have answered you, on a day of salvation

I have helped you; I have kept you and given you as a covenant to the people, to establish the land, to apportion the desolate heritages; saying to the prisoners, “Come out,” to those who are in darkness, “Show yourselves.” They shall feed along the ways, on all the bare heights shall be their pasture; they shall not hunger or thirst, neither scorching wind nor sun shall strike them down, for he who has pity on them will lead them, and by springs of water will guide them. And I will turn all my mountains into a road, and my highways shall be raised up. Lo, these shall come from far away, and lo, these from the north and from the west, and these from the land of Syene. Sing for joy, O heavens, and exult, O earth; break forth, O mountains, into singing! For the Lord has comforted his people, and will have compassion on his suffering ones. But Zion said, “The Lord has forsaken me, my

Lord has forgotten me.” Can a woman forget her nursing child, or show no compassion for the child of her womb? Even these may forget, yet I will not forget you. See, I have inscribed you on the palms of my hands.

Matthew 5: 1–10

When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat

down, his disciples came to him. Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”

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Officiant The Rev. Kristin Saylor, Director of Formation

Homilist Rabbi Serena Eisenberg, Northern California Director, American Jewish Committee

Prayers The Rev. Anna E. Rossi, Succentor

Readers Canon Jeffrey J. Hookom, Canon Precentor

Mary Wood Musicians The Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys Canon Benjamin Bachmann, The Diana Dollar Knowles Canon Director of Music

David Hatt, Guest Organist

Dawn Harms, Violinist

Garrett Collins, Volunteer Carillonneur

COPYRIGHTS: ‘From thee all skill and science’ (Hymn EH1982-566): (public domain);‘Immortal, invisible, God only wise’ (Hymn EH1982-423): (public domain); Hymns and Service Music reprinted under OneLicense.net #A-709351, All Rights Reserved; Used with permission; 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.

carnivale 2020

Join us for The Late Night Revelry, February 25Our Carnivale gala dinner has SOLD OUT, but tickets are still available for The Late Night Revelry, our glittering new after party. Don’t miss out! Reserve your tickets today at gracecathedral.org/latenight.

music, arts and ideas The Forum with Avshalom Weinstein and

Jake HeggieSunday, February 16 • 9:30 a.m. • GreshamThe co-founder of Violins of Hope and the composer of a major new chamber work honoring them on the project.

Intonations: Songs from the Violins of HopeFriday, February 21 • 7:30 p.m. • CathedralThe San Francisco premiere of Jake Heggie and Gene Scheer’s new work inspired by the Violins of Hope, instruments originally owned and

played by Jews in ghettos and Nazi camps in WWII. Tickets at eventbrite.com.

Whirling Workshop and PerformanceSaturday, February 22 • 10 a.m. & 2:30 p.m. • CathedralShare in the transformative experience of a nurturing, meditative, whirling practice with international dancer Raquel Santiago. Then watch her free

performance of improvisation whirling, in response to climate change. Workshop tickets at eventbrite.com.

The Forum with Dr. Christine Carter Sunday, February 16 • 9:30 a.m. • GreshamLearn about the bridge between childhood and adulthood with Dr. Christine Carter, author of The New Adolescence and an acclaimed sociologist and senior

fellow at UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center.

Thursday evenings at GraceGrace and GLIDE: What Keeps Us Apart?

Thursday, February 20 • 6:30 p.m. • GLIDE, 330 Ellis Street In an increasingly divided city, how do we find

common ground and reclaim civility? In 2020, we join our neighbors at GLIDE for bridge-building conversations about systemic racism, poverty and climate change. Learn more at gracecathedral.org/grace-and-glide.

stewardship 2020

Our congregation is known for its inclusive spirit, hospitality and engagement. Your participation by making a stewardship pledge and becoming 100% GRACE supports our spiritual home.You can make spectacular things possible by pledging today with the card available in your pew or at gracecathedral.org/pledge.

My family pledges because Grace is our village—the support system that has held us up through joyous occasions like weddings and confirmations, as well as sad times like funerals and job transitions. Through every

stage of our journey, Grace is there for us.   — Mary Wood

congregation lifeYouth Group Skate Grace

Sunday, February 16 • 7 p.m. • Cathedral Rollerskating right in the cathedral? How cool is that! Skates are provided. Register soon at evenbrite.com.

Fill-A-NeedTuesday mornings, 7 - 9 a.m. • GLIDE, 330 Ellis StreetThe Fill-A-Need team is seeking volunteers to join us in helping to serve breakfast at Glide. Learn more and sign up to help at gracecathedral.org/fillaneed.

Immigration Vigil — Compassion Has No WallsSecond Fridays • February 14 • 11:30 a.m. • 630 Sansome Street, San Francisco Join interfaith leaders to pray and stand with immigrants and for immigrant justice. Contact the Rev. Anna E. Rossi,

annar@gracecathedral.org.

looking towards lentPalms to Ashes: Bring Palm BranchesPalm Collection: Sunday, February 23 • All services Ceremony: concluing the 6 p.m. Service Bring your blessed palms to be made into ashes for Ash Wednesday. At the end of the 6 p.m. Holy Eucharist, we will move to the plaza burn last year’s blessed palm branches in preparation for the Ash Wednesday services.

Ash Wednesday ServicesWednesday, February 26 • 7:30 a.m., 12:10 p.m and 6:30 p.m.Observe the beginning of Lent with Holy Eucharist and distribution of ashes at 7:30 a.m., 12:10 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at The Vine,

our contemporary worship service. 

Lenten Bible Study with the DeanMondays in Lent, March 2-30 • 7 p.m. • Chapter RoomJoin Dean Malcolm Clemens Young for a deep dive into the Scripture readings for the Sundays in Lent.

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cathedral worshipSundayNursery 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Eucharist 8:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Choral Eucharist 11 a.m. Choral 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.

TuesdayYoga 6:15 p.m.

Wednesday

The Vine 6:30 p.m.

Contemporary Worship

Thursday Morning Eucharist 7:30 a.m.

Morning Prayer 9 a.m.

Holy Eucharist 12:10 p.m.

Choral Evensong 5:15 p.m.

SaturdayMorning 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 front).

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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. Canon Dr. Ellen Clark-King, Vice Dean, Canon for Social Justice • ellenc@gracecathedral.org • (415) 749-6319 The Rev. Heather Erickson, Director of Senior Ministry and Outreach • heathere@gracecathedral.org • (415) 749-6364 The Rev. Mary Carter Greene, Director of Children, Youth and Family Ministry • maryg@gracecathedral.org • (415) 749-6369 The Rev. Canon Jude Harmon, Canon for Innovative Ministries • judeh@gracecathedral.org • (415) 749-6314 The Rev. Anna E. Rossi, Succentor • annar@gracecathedral.org • (415) 749-6396 The Rev. Kristin Saylor, Director of Formation • kristins@gracecathedral.org • (415) 749-6318 Canon Benjamin Bachmann, The Diana Dollar Knowles Canon Director of Music • benb@gracecathedral.org • (415) 749-6334 Canon Jeffrey Hookom, Canon Precentor • jeffreyh@gracecathedral.org • (415) 749-6393 The Very Rev. Dr. Alan Jones, Dean Emeritus

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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. Free and open to all. For more information visit gracecathedral.org/forum.

.February 16: Avshalom Weinstein, co-founder of Violins of Hope and Jake Heggie, composer of a major new chamber work, about the Violins of Hope project.

February 23: Dr. Christine Carter, author of The New Adolescence, on the bridge between childhood and adulthood. She is an acclaimed sociologist and senior fellow at UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center.

Sunday, March 8: Dr. Hatem Bazian, co-founder and Professor of Islamic Law and Theology at Zaytuna College, the first accredited US Muslim liberal arts college, on Palestine and Palestinians.

WINTER | 2020