Welcome
The Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity Sunday 22 September 2019
SUNDAY SCHOOL for 3-11 year olds takes place in the Library. There is a
DIY crèche in the Exhibition Room (next to the Library) for under 3s.
HYMN BOOKS For services in the Nave, hymn books and Books of Common
Prayer can be found behind the kneeler on the seat in front of you.
DEDICATION OF NEW PIANO At the conclusion of the Cathedral
Eucharist our new piano will be dedicated to the glory of God and a piano duet
will replace an organ voluntary. Many thanks to The Friends of Guildford
Cathedral for the generous support which has enabled us to buy the piano.
COFFEE AND FELLOWSHIP Coffee and tea and other refreshments
available at the back of Seasons. No need to queue.
GIVING Regular worshippers are asked to join the Planned Giving Scheme. For
more information please ask a Steward. Visitors and UK taxpayers are asked to
use the Gift Aid envelope for their offering towards the work and worship of
the Cathedral, or donate via the contactless donation box at the west end of the
back of the Cathedral.
COMMUNITY If you would like to contact the clergy their details are on the
back of the News Sheet. If you have been a regular at the Cathedral for six
months or more, please ensure that your name is added to the Cathedral
Community Roll – forms available from the Stewards.
NEWS SHEETS The last six editions can be viewed from the website
https://www.guildford-cathedral.org/news
www.guildford-cathedral.org • 01483 547860 • [email protected]
TODAY’S SERVICES 8am Holy Communion PRESIDENT Canon Paul Smith
READINGS Amos 8.4-7; Luke 16.1-13
9.45am The Cathedral Eucharist PRESIDENT Canon Paul Smith
SETTING Missa Sexti toni Giovanni Croce (1557-1609)
HYMN 418
COLLECT
Almighty God,
whose only Son has opened for us
a new and living way into your presence:
give us pure hearts and steadfast wills
to worship you in spirit and in truth;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen
OLD TESTAMENT Amos 8.4-7 read by David Sharpin
Hear this, you that trample on the needy, and bring to ruin the poor of the land,
saying, ‘When will the new moon be over so that we may sell grain; and the
sabbath, so that we may offer wheat for sale? We will make the ephah small and
the shekel great, and practise deceit with false balances, buying the poor for silver
and the needy for a pair of sandals, and selling the sweepings of the wheat.’ The
Lord has sworn by the pride of Jacob: Surely I will never forget any of their deeds.
PSALM 113
Give praise, you servants of the Lord :
O praise the Name of the Lord.
Blessèd be the Name of the Lord :
From this time forth for evermore.
From the rising of the sun to its setting :
Let the name of the Lord be praised.
The Lord is high above all nations :
And his glory above the heavens. Response
Who is like the Lord our God that has his throne so high :
yet humbles himself to behold the things of heaven and earth
He raises the poor from the dust.
And lifts the needy from the ashes,
To set them with princes :
with the princes of his people.
He makes the barren woman a place in the house :
And makes her a joyful mother of children. Response
NEW TESTAMENT I Timothy 2.1-7 read by Shirley-Margaret Lloyd
First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings
should be made for everyone, for kings and all who are in high positions, so that
we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and dignity. This is right and
is acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour, who desires everyone to be saved
and to come to the knowledge of the truth. For there is one God; there is also
one mediator between God and humankind, Christ Jesus, himself human, who gave
himself a ransom for all - this was attested at the right time. For this I was
appointed a herald and an apostle (I am telling the truth, I am not lying), a teacher
of the Gentiles in faith and truth.
GOSPEL READING Luke 16.1-13
Choir Alleluia, alleluia.
All Alleluia, alleluia.
Choir Open our heart, O Lord, to accept the words of your Son.
All Alleluia, alleluia.
Hear the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke
Then Jesus said to the disciples, ‘There was a rich man who had a manager, and
charges were brought to him that this man was squandering his property. So he
summoned him and said to him, “What is this that I hear about you? Give me an
account of your management, because you cannot be my manager any longer.”
Then the manager said to himself, “What will I do, now that my master is taking
the position away from me? I am not strong enough to dig, and I am ashamed to
beg. I have decided what to do so that, when I am dismissed as manager, people
may welcome me into their homes.” So, summoning his master’s debtors one by
one, he asked the first, “How much do you owe my master?” He answered, “A
hundred jugs of olive oil.” He said to him, “Take your bill, sit down quickly, and
make it fifty.” Then he asked another, “And how much do you owe?” He replied,
“A hundred containers of wheat.” He said to him, “Take your bill and make it
eighty.” And his master commended the dishonest manager because he had acted
shrewdly; for the children of this age are more shrewd in dealing with their own
generation than are the children of light. And I tell you, make friends for
yourselves by means of dishonest wealth so that when it is gone, they may
welcome you into the eternal homes. ‘Whoever is faithful in a very little is faithful
also in much; and whoever is dishonest in a very little is dishonest also in much. If
then you have not been faithful with the dishonest wealth,* who will entrust to
you the true riches? And if you have not been faithful with what belongs to
another, who will give you what is your own? No slave can serve two masters; for
a slave will either hate the one and love the other, or be devoted to the one and
despise the other. You cannot serve God and wealth.’
This is the Gospel of the Lord
All Alleluia, alleluia.
SERMON The Very Reverend Dianna Gwilliams
INTERCESSIONS led by Canon Mavis Wilson
HYMN 505
MOTET O Salutaris hostia Thomas Tallis (1505-1585)
O salutaris hostia, O loving Saviour, (save us all)
Quae caeli pandis ostium: Throw open wide the heavenly gate:
Bella premunt hostilia, We are threatened by sin and hate:
Da robur, fer auxilium. Give strength to help us lest we fall.
text: St Thomas Aquinas (1225-74)
HYMN 81
PIANO DUET Ballet (Petite Suite) Claude Debussy (1862-1918)
11.30am Choral Mattins HYMNS 619 (omit* verses), 430
PSALMS 130, 131
RESPONSES John Sanders (1933-2003)
JUBILATE in C Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)
READINGS Isaiah 45.9-22; Revelation 14.1-5
ANTHEM Verleih uns Frieden Felix Mendelsshon (1809-1847)
Verleih uns Frieden gnädiglich, In these our days so perilous,
Herr Gott, zu unsern Zeiten. Lord, peace in mercy send us;
Es ist doch ja kein andrer nicht, No God but thee can fight for us,
der für uns könnte streiten, No God but thee defend us;
denn du, unser Gott, alleine. Thou our only God and Saviour.
text: Martin Luther (1483-1546)
ORGAN Praeludium in E minor Nicolaus Bruhns (1665-1697)
6pm Choral Evensong HYMNS 498, 421, 591
PSALM 129
RESPONSES Kenneth Leighton (1929-1988)
CANTICLES Evening Service in B minor Hugh Blair (1864-1932)
READINGS Ezra 1; John 7.14-36
ANTHEM Blessed city, heavenly Salem Edward Cuthbert Bairstow (1874-1946)
Blessed city, heav’nly Salem,
vision dear of peace and love,
who of living stones art builded
in the height of heaven above
and by angel hands apparelled
as a bride doth earthward move.
Out of heaven from God descending
new and ready to be wed
to thy Lord whose love espoused thee,
fair adorned shalt thou be led.
All thy gates and all thy bulwarks
of pure gold are fashioned.
Bright thy gates of pearl are shining,
Ttey are open evermore,
and their well-earned rest attaining
thither faithful souls do soar
who for Christ’s dear name in this world
pain and tribulation bore.
Many a blow and biting scupture
polished well those stones elect
in their places now compacted
By the heavenly architect,
nevermore to leave the temple
which with them the Lord hath decked.
To this temple when we call thee
come, O Lord of Hosts, today:
with thy wonted loving-kindness
hear thy servants as they pray
and thy fullest benediction
shed within its walls always.
SERMON The Reverend Neil Vigers
ORGAN Fanfare John Cook (1918-1984)
PRAYER MATTERS Those for whom prayers have been asked: Melanie Crick, Gillian Doherty,
Ben Edwards, Jessica, Steve Reeds, Syuzi and Tamara, Marie Watts
Those who have died recently: John Bowler, Norman Laird, Sheila Laird,
John Williamson, Desmond Young
Those who have been bereaved: Janet Stubbings and her family,
Paul Williamson and his family, Ian Bowler and his family
Year’s Mind: George Clarkson, Helen Coombes, Denys Law, Meredith Thring
THIS WEEK’S SERVICES
MONDAY 23
8am Morning Prayer (said) Lady Chapel
8.30am Holy Communion (said) Lady Chapel
5.30pm Choral Evensong
TUESDAY 24
8am Morning Prayer (said) Lady Chapel
8.30pm Holy Communion (said) Lady Chapel
5.30pm Choral Evensong
WEDNESDAY 25 EMBER DAY; Lancelot Andrewes, Bishop of Winchester, 1626
Sergei of Radonezh, Teacher of the Faith, 1392
8am Morning Prayer (said) Lady Chapel
8.30am Holy Communion (said) Lady Chapel
5.30pm Evening Prayer (said) Lady Chapel
THURSDAY 26 Wilson Carlile, Founder of the Church Army, 1942;
Cyprian of Carthage, bishop, martyr,
8am Morning Prayer (said) Lady Chapel
8.30am Holy Communion (said) Lady Chapel
5.30pm Choral Evensong
FRIDAY 27 EMBER DAY; Vincent de Paul, Founder of the Congregation
of the Mission (Lazarists), 1660
8am Morning Prayer (said) Lady Chapel
8.30am Holy Communion (said) Lady Chapel
5.30pm Choral Evensong
SATURDAY 28 EMBER DAY
8.40am Morning Prayer (said) Lady Chapel
9am Holy Communion (said) Lady Chapel
5pm First Evensong of St Michael and All Angels
sung by participants in Be a Chorister Afternoon
NEXT SUNDAY 29 September ST MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS
8am Holy Communion Lady Chapel
PRESIDENT The Very Reverend Dianna Gwilliams
READINGS Genesis 28.10-17; John 1.47-end
9.45am The Cathedral Eucharist
PRESIDENT The Very Reverend Dianna Gwilliams
PREACHER Canon Mavis Wilson
READINGS Genesis 28.10-17; Revelation 12.7-12; John 1.47-end
11.30am Choral Mattins
READINGS Daniel 12.1-4; Acts 12.1-11
18.00 Choral Evensong
PREACHER The Very Reverend Dianna Gwilliams
READINGS Daniel 10.4-end; Revelation 5
THIS WEEK’S MEETINGS AND EVENTS
TUESDAY 24
10.30am Cathedral Finance and Risk Committee (Chapter House)
12pm Cathedral Staff Eucharist (Lady Chapel)
THURSDAY 26
9.30am Community Coffee (Seasons)
10am Senior Volunteers Meeting (Chapter House)
FRIDAY 27
10am ALPS Awards (Cathedral and Seasons)
SATURDAY 28
12pm Be a Chorister! – Afternoon workshops
2pm Tower Tour (Tower)
NOTICEBOARD
Prayer for Healing with anointing – TODAY
Prayer, laying on of hands and anointing is offered during the Cathedral Eucharist
today. You may want prayer for healing for yourself or another person or you
may have some other concern for which you would appreciate prayer. Anyone
with any request is welcome. Please make your way to the Lady Chapel after you
have received communion.
Shop and Seasons
The Cathedral Shop is open today from 11am to 12.30pm. The shop opens
Monday to Saturday from 9.30am to 4.30pm (10am Tuesday). Seasons Café will be
open from Monday to Sunday from 9am to 4.30pm. To book please contact
[email protected] or telephone 01483 563 841.
A wonderful opportunity
We are currently recruiting Volunteers for our Autumn Schools Workshops. You
would be working with the Head of Family Engagement and Schools, sharing
learning opportunities, stories and treasures of the cathedral with children and
young people through a variety of activities. Commitment is flexible with a choice
of regular or one-off sessions. We provide a friendly, supportive environment, in
which volunteers are invited to contribute their skills and to grow in confidence
and competence. Full training, induction and ongoing support is provided. For
further information about this opportunity please contact our Volunteer
Coordinator, Julie Mitchell: [email protected] or 01483 547885.
This Week in Seasons - British Food Fortnight & National Recycling Week
British Food Fortnight began yesterday and this week Seasons is providing a
different British each day – why not come along and sample their delicious and
varied menu. Seasons is playing their part in our quest to become a Gold Eco-
Cathedral and marking National Recycling Week which begins tomorrow. Did you
know that they work with various organisations recycling and reusing where
possible. You may want to try one of our recent Eco-Tips and join in.
Flowers in the Cathedral
Thank you to June Hurst and Ash Floral Club for the beautiful flowers in the
Cathedral this week.
Be a Chorister for a Day – Saturday 28 September, 2pm to 6pm
Boys aged 6-8 and girls aged 8-11 are very welcome to come along and try out
singing with our Choir. For further information contact Carolyn Howard-Jones
on 01483 547 868, or email [email protected] or on the
cathedral website www.guildford-cathedral.org
God for Grown-ups
Would you like an opportunity to discuss issues of Christian faith and discipleship
as they relate to contemporary 21st century life? Would you like to ask those
tricky questions about Christian faith that you have wanted to ask for a long time?
Would you be interested in preparing for confirmation as an adult? Would you
like to know about Christian faith so that you can guide your children on their
journey of faith? Then God for Grown-ups is for you! This 8 week course will be
led by Canon Paul and take place at his home with an informal atmosphere over
tea and cake. If you are interested, please speak to him or e-mail him on
Friends of Guildford Cathedral visit to Winchester
A Day Trip organised by The Friends of Guildford Cathedral will take place on
Wednesday 27 November to Winchester Cathedral Christmas market (including
a tour of the Cathedral). Anyone is welcome to join the trip. Tickets are £21 for
members of the Friends and £23 for those who are not yet members of the
Friends. Please contact Lisa Hatherall – Friends Secretary 01483 547 860
Safeguarding
Are you interested in joining our Safeguarding team? Following the audit in
February and the appointment of Mary Morris as our Safeguarding Officer, the
need for an Assistant to Mary has been identified. The Assistant would preferably
be a regular attendee at Sunday services and well known to the Cathedral
community. If you are interested in hearing more please contact Mary Morris
07949 685 683 / [email protected] or Matt O’Grady 01483
547 864 / [email protected] We participated in a pilot Cathedral
Safeguarding Audit earlier this year and the report is now available on our website
or a paper copy is on the Guides Desk to read in situ if you prefer. Please do not
remove it. https://www.guildford-cathedral.org/safeguarding
Shape of Sundays from 6 October
As from 6 October the 11.30am service on the first Sunday of the month will be a
traditional rite Choral Eucharist. This will reduce the number of Sundays during
the year when the Order One traditional rite is replaced with Order Two
contemporary rite. The 9.45am Cathedral Eucharist will be a shorter service and
one which has more congregational participation so will be more accessible for
those who have never been to church or who have fallen out of the habit and
would like to be able to introduce their children or grandchildren to worship. This
development will enhance what we offer on Sundays. We will continue to offer
Choral Mattins on the third, fourth and fifth Sundays of the month. As a cathedral
community we recognised last year that together ‘we need to grow the
congregation’. Chapter has invested in a whole new area of Family Engagement,
which is already bearing much fruit and also continued to invest in outreach. We
will review these changes in a year. Thank you to everyone for their comments
and questions. It will be helpful for us all to be aware of how our engagement
with God through worship is strengthened and nourished and to continue to
reflect upon this question together.
The Rosary: The Glorious Mysteries – Sunday 20 October, 11.30am
The Rosary is intended to encourage meditation on key incidents from the
Gospels and allow reflection on the implications of the Incarnation. The themes
of the Rosary are divided into Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious and Luminous mysteries.
Whilst the repeated prayers invoke the Blessed Virgin Mary, the intention is to
meditate on Christ, her son, and his love for us. The Rosary is an established
meditation amongst catholic Anglicans but can be helpful to all, whatever their
tradition within the Church of England. The Glorious Mysteries include the
Resurrection and Ascension of Our Lord, the sending of the Holy Spirit at
Pentecost & the Assumption. The Rosary will be led by Donald Thompson in the
Lady Chapel and will last approximately 40 minutes. All are welcome to join us
for this period of quiet prayer and meditation. Please contact Donald
[email protected] if you would like more information or have any questions.
Bronze Age Flint Knife
Guildford Museum has lent us one of their fascinating bronze age treasures and it
is the oldest exhibit ever displayed in the Treasury. In 1986 when Michael Adie
was the Bishop of Guildford, his gardener discovered `something different-
remarkably sharp` in amongst the leeks he was forking. It turned out to be a
piece of flint knapped down one side and dating from about 2000 BC to 800 BC.
You can view this by visiting the Cathedral Treasury.
News Sheet
Items to be considered for inclusion in the weekly News Sheet should reach
Emma in the Cathedral Office by Wednesday morning. All notices subject to
editing and available space. Please e-mail to [email protected].
CONTACTS Cathedral Office
The Cathedral Office is open for callers from 10am to 2pm Monday to Friday.
Enquiries to Lisa Hatherall, Administration Assistant 01483 547 860 or
To contact a priest in an emergency please use the numbers below or phone
Emma Law 01483 547 862 (Monday to Friday) or Virgers (Saturday, Sunday and
holidays) 01483 547 877 or 07854 564 490
The Cathedral Clergy
are all equally available except on their rest day and can be contacted directly.
The Very Reverend Dianna Gwilliams (rest day – Saturday)
(o) 01483 547 862 (h) 01483 565 258
The Venerable Stuart Beake (Tuesdays and Thursdays only)
(h) 01483 893 981
The Reverend Canon Dr Paul Smith (rest day – Friday)
(o) 01483 547 865 (h) 01483 562 378
The Reverend Canon Mavis Wilson (rest day – Monday)
(h) 01483 808 097 (m) 07940 846 043