Pew Sheet Sunday 4th December 2016 Second Sunday of Advent A very warm welcome to all our visitors today. Please feel free to introduce yourself to one of the clergy after the service. Please let us know if you are new and would like to join our regular congregations or would like to know more about how we can support you in your faith. This Pew Sheet gives information about today’s services. For Notices and other Cathedral news and events, please take a copy of this month’s Newsletter from the entrance area. Large print versions of the Order of Service and this Pew Sheet are available. Please ask a member of Select Vestry or a Verger if you would like one. An induction loop system is also in operation for hearing aid users. At every Eucharist in the Cathedral gluten free wafers are available for those who need them. Please request one as you receive communion. All hymns covered by the Christian Copyright Licensing have been reproduced under CCL Licence no 97098.
Dean: The Very Revd John Dobson In Residence: The Dean
Cathedral Office: 01765 603462 Website: www.riponcathedral.org.uk
Today’s Services 8.00 am
Holy Eucharist (1662 Book of Common Prayer) President: Reverend Dan Sladden Preacher: Mrs Nina Harrison, Cathedral Reader
9.30 am
Mattins
10.30 am
Children’s Church
Psalm 80
takes place during the10.30am Eucharist. All welcome
Activity Bags are also available for younger children – please ask if you would like one.
10.30am
Sung Eucharist President: The Dean Hymns: A&M 47, A&M 34, A&M 26 Preacher: Reverend Dan Sladden (vv1-4), A&M 42 Setting; Missa Simile est regnum caelorum Guerrero Motet: In Nativitate Sancti Joannis Baptistae Lasso Voluntary: Carillon Orléanais Nibelle Lessons read by Alice Sheepshanks & John Groves Intercessions led by Peter Jefferies
Processional Hymn Ancient & Modern 47 People, look east to see at last hopes fulfilled from ages past: now in the promise of the morning, see, a brighter day is dawning, rich with the visions long foretold, prophets’ dreams from days of old.
God reaffirms the gracious call: words of welcome meant for all; comfort enough for all our sorrows; justice shaping new tomorrows. Mercy bears fruit in lives restored, freed to praise and serve the Lord.
Now, with the coming of the light, darkest fears are put to flight; see how the clouds of gloom are clearing, blown aside by hope’s appearing. Jesus, the Light of all our days, comes and sets our hearts ablaze. Born of our race, a child so small – hail the promised Lord of all! Nailed to a cross for our salvation, he shall rule God’s new creation. Lift up your eyes, and look again: see, he comes in power to reign!
Words: Martin Leckebusch (b. 1962) Music: French traditional carol harmonised by Barry Rose (b. 1934)
Collect
O Lord, raise up, we pray, your power and come among us, and with great might succour us; that whereas, through our sins and wickedness we are grievously hindered in running the race that is set before us, your bountiful grace and mercy may speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, to whom with you and the Holy Spirit, be honour and glory, now and for ever.
First Reading A reading from the prophet Isaiah A shoot shall come out from the stock of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out of his roots. The spirit of the LORD shall rest on him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and the fear of the LORD. His delight shall be in the fear of the LORD. He shall not judge by what his eyes see, or decide by what his ears hear; but with righteousness he shall judge the poor, and decide with equity for the meek of the earth; he shall strike the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips he shall kill the wicked. Righteousness shall be the belt around his waist, and faithfulness the belt around his loins. The wolf shall live with the lamb, the leopard shall lie down with the kid, the calf and the lion and the fatling together, and a little child shall lead them. The cow and the bear shall graze, their young shall lie down together; and the lion shall eat straw like the ox.The nursing child shall play over the hole of the asp, and the weaned child shall put its hand on the adder’s den. They will not hurt or destroy on all my holy mountain; for the earth will be full of the knowledge of the LORD as the waters cover the sea. On that day the root of Jesse shall stand as a signal to the peoples; the nations shall inquire of him, and his dwelling shall be glorious. All
This is the word of the Lord Thanks be to God
[11. 1-10]
Responsorial Psalm 528
To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul. Show me your ways, O Lord, And teach me your paths. Leads me forth in your truth, For you are God my Saviour. R Good and righteous is the Lord, He brings back those who stray, He guides the meek in his ways, And shows his paths to the lowly. R All his ways are mercy and truth, For those who are faithful to his word. To those who love him, he reveals his mind, And shows them all his will. R
Gradual Hymn Ancient & Modern 34 Earth was waiting, spent and restless, with a mingled hope and fear, faithful men and women praying, ‘Surely, Lord, the day is near: the Desire of all the nations – it is time he should appear!’ Then the Spirit of the Highest to a virgin meek came down, and he burdened her with blessing, and he pained her with renown; for she bore the Lord’s anointed for his cross and for his crown. Earth has groaned and laboured for him since the ages first began, for in him was hid the secret which through all the ages ran – Son of Mary, Son of David, Son of God, and Son of Man.
Second Reading
Words: Walter Chalmers Smith (1824-1908) Music: French carol melody harmonised by Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958)
A reading from the letter of Paul to the Romans
Whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, so that by steadfastness and by the encouragement of the scriptures we might have hope. May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in harmony with one another, in accordance with Christ Jesus, so that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God. For I tell you that Christ has become a servant of the circumcised on behalf of the truth of God in order that he might confirm the promises given to the patriarchs, and in order that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy. As it is written, ‘Therefore I will confess you among the Gentiles, and sing praises to your name’; and again he says, ‘Rejoice, O Gentiles, with his people’; and again, ‘Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles, and let all the peoples praise him’; and again Isaiah says, ‘The root of Jesse shall come, the one who rises to rule the Gentiles; in him the Gentiles shall hope.’ May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. All
This is the word of the Lord Thanks be to God
[15. 4-13]
Gospel Reading All
Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew 3. 1-12 Glory to you, O Lord
In those days John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness of Judea, proclaiming, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.’ 3This is the one of whom the prophet Isaiah spoke when he said, ‘The voice of one crying out in the wilderness: “Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.”’ Now John wore clothing of camel’s hair with a leather belt around his waist, and his food was locusts and wild honey. Then the people of Jerusalem and all Judea were going out to him, and all the region along the Jordan, and they were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins. But when he saw many Pharisees and Sadducees coming for baptism, he said to them, ‘You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bear fruit worthy of repentance. Do not presume to say to yourselves, “We have Abraham as our ancestor”; for I tell you, God is able from these stones to raise up children to Abraham. Even now the axe is lying at the root of the trees; every tree therefore that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. I baptize you with water for repentance, but one who is more powerful than I is coming after me; I am not worthy to carry his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. His winnowing-fork is in his hand, and he will clear his threshingfloor and will gather his wheat into the granary; but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire.’ All
This is the Gospel of the Lord Praise to you O Christ
[3. 1-12]
Gradual Hymn Ancient & Modern 26 (vv 1-4) 1
Advent candles tell their story as we watch and pray; longing for the Day of Glory, ‘Come, Lord, soon,’ we say. Pain and sorrow, tears and sadness changed for gladness on that Day.
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John the Baptist, by his preaching and by water poured, brought to those who heard his teaching news of hope restored: ‘Keep your vision strong and steady, and be ready for the Lord.’
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Prophet voices loudly crying, making pathways clear; glimpsing glory, self-denying, calling all to hear. Through their message – challenged, shaken – hearts awaken: God is near!
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Mary’s gift beyond all telling we recall today: Son of God within her dwelling, born to show the way. Who could guess the final story? - cross and glory; Easter Day!
Motet Ut queant laxis resonare fibris, Mira gestorum famuli tuorum, Solve polluti labii reatum, Sancte Iohannes.
Words: Mark Earey (b. 1965) Music: Edwin George Monk (1819 – 1900)
Do let our voices resonate most purely, miracles telling, far greater than many; so let our tongues be lavish in your praises, Saint John the Baptist.
Prayer after Communion Father in heaven, who sent your Son to redeem the world and will send him again to be our judge: give us grace so to imitate him in the humility and purity of his first coming that, when he comes again, we may be ready to greet him with joyful love and firm faith; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Final Hymn Ancient & Modern 42 Longing for light, we wait in darkness. Longing for truth, we turn to you. Make us your own, your holy people, Light of the world to see.
Christ be our light! Shine in our hearts. Shine through the darkness. Christ be our light! Shine in your church gathered today. Longing for peace, our world is troubled. Longing for hope, many despair. Your word alone has power to save us. Make us your living voice.
Christ be our light…
Longing for food, many are hungry. Longing for water, many still thirst. Make us your bread, broken for others, Shared until all are fed. Longing for shelter, many are homeless. Longing for warmth, many are cold. Make us your building, sheltering others, Walls made of living stone.
Christ be our light…
Many the gifts, many the people, Many the hearts that yearn to belong. Let us be servants to one another, Making your kingdom come.
Christ be our light…
Words and Music: Bernadette Farrell (b. 1957)
You are warmly invited to stay for coffee or juice after the 10.30am Service and Children’s Church
12.30 pm
Holy Eucharist (1662 Book of Common Prayer)
1.30pm
Holy Baptism George David and Violet Elisabeth Edghill
3.30 pm
St Michael’s Hospice ‘Light up a Life’
5.30 pm
Evening Prayer
President: Canon Barry Pyke
Officiant; Canon Ruth Newton
Daily Worship This Week Morning Prayer: Evening Prayer: Choral Evensong: Eucharists: Mon 5th Dec Tue 6th Dec Wed 7th Dec Thurs 8th Dec Fri 9th Dec Sat 10th Dec
Monday to Saturday at 8.30am Monday 6.00pm; Saturday 5.30pm Tuesday to Friday 6.00pm 9 am 9 am 9 am 9 am 9 am 9 am
Canon Barry Pyke Reverend Dan Sladden Canon Barry Pyke 12.00 Reverend Simon Gurd Canon Richard Cooper Canon Paul Greenwell 12.00 Reverend John Bennett Reverend Derek Ching
Worship Next Sunday: 11th December – Third Sunday of Advent 8.00 am 9.30 am 10.30 am 12.30 pm 3.30 pm
Eucharist (1662) The Dean Mattins Sung Eucharist Canon Ruth Newton/Canon Paul Greenwell Eucharist (1662) Canon John Colston Evensong with a Ceremony of Carols
Cathedral Gift Shop
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