Cathedral of the Incarnation Baltimore, Maryland

November 5, 2011 2:00 pm

2:00 PM

Holy Eucharist

Celebrating the

Sacrament of Holy Matrimony between

Meredith Gould and

Dan Webster

Look! I am making all things new.

─ Revelation 21:5

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Order of Service

Organ Prelude Rhosymedre (Williams) Gathering Hymn (Please stand and sing) Love Divine, All Loves Excelling (Hyfrodol)

Blue hymnal #657

Introductory Rites

Greeting (BCP, p. 423) Declaration of Consent (BCP, p. 424)

After Dan and Meredith declare they are free to enter into this marriage, the celebrant asks: Will all of you witnessing these promises do all in your

power to uphold these two persons in their marriage? Response We will.

Ministry of the Word First Reading Micah 6: 6-8 And what does the Lord require of you… Responsorial Psalm Psalm 128: Blest Are Those Who Love You (Haugen) Happy all those who fear the Lord And walk in God’s pathway You will find what you long for The riches of our God

May the blessing of God be yours All the days of your life May the peace and the love of God live always in your heart

We are blessed by your witness as we celebrate the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony. All p. references can be found in The Book of Common Prayer.

Although we ask you to silence your phone, do feel free to post whatever moves or inspires you! #3xcharm

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Second Reading Colossians 3:12-17

Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony

Gospel Acclamation Alleluia from Mass of Creation (Haugen) Gospel Reading Matthew 5:14-18

Let your light shine … Sermon Deacon Jim Knipper

Celebration and Blessing of Marriage

(BCP, p. 427-430) Vows Exchange of Rings Prayers Eternal God, creator and preserver of all life, author of

salvation, and giver of all grace: Look with favor upon the world you have made, and for which your Son gave his life, and especially upon this man and this woman whom you make one flesh in Holy Matrimony. Amen. Give them wisdom and devotion in the ordering of their common life, that each may be to the other a strength in need, a counselor in perplexity, a comfort in sorrow, and a companion in joy. Amen. Grant that their wills may be so knit together in your will, and their spirits in your Spirit, that they may grow in love and peace with you and one another all the days of their life. Amen. Give them grace, when they hurt each other, to recognize and acknowledge their fault, and to seek each other's forgiveness and yours. Amen. Make their life together a sign of Christ's love to this sinful and broken world, that unity may overcome estrangement, forgiveness heal guilt, and joy conquer despair. Amen. Give them such fulfillment of their mutual affection that they may reach out in love and concern for others. Amen.

Our rings are inscribed in Greek with the words, “pray without ceasing” (1 Thessalonians 5: 17)

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Grant that all who have witnessed these vows may find their lives strengthened and their loyalties confirmed. Amen. Grant that the bonds of our common humanity, by which all your children are united one to another, and the living to the dead, may be so transformed by your grace, that your will may be done on earth as it is in heaven; where, O Father, with your Son, and the Holy Spirit, you live and reign in perfect unity, now and forever. Amen.

Blessing of the Marriage O God, you have so consecrated the covenant of marriage that in it is represented the spiritual unity between Christ and his Church: Send therefore your blessing upon these your servants, that they may so love, honor, and cherish each other in faithfulness and patience, in wisdom and true godliness, that their home may be a haven of blessing and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit, bless, preserve, and keep you; the Lord mercifully with his favor look upon you, and fill you with all spiritual benediction and grace; that you may faithfully live together in this life, and in the age to come have life everlasting. Amen.

The Peace

Holy Communion

Preparation of the Altar and Gifts Offertory Hymn Come Thou Fount (Nettleton) Blue Hymnal #686 Eucharistic Prayer

Celebrant: The Lord be with you. Response: 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 God thanks and praise. All thanks and praise are yours at all times and in all places, our true and loving God; through Jesus Christ our Lord, your eternal Word, the Wisdom from on high by whom you

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created all things. You laid the foundations of the world and enclosed the sea when it burst from the womb; You brought forth all creatures of the earth and gave breath to humankind. Wondrous are you, Holy One of Blessing, all you create is a sign of hope for our journey; And so as the morning stars sing your praises we join the heavenly beings and all creation as we shout with joy:

Holy, Holy, Holy Holy from Mass of Creation (Haugen) Memorial Acclamation

Celebrant: … and presenting to you these gifts your earth has formed and human hands have made, we acclaim you, O Christ:

Response: Dying, you destroyed our death.

Rising, you restored our life. Christ Jesus, come in glory!

Great Amen Celebrant: Through Christ and with Christ and in Christ, by the

inspiration of your Holy Spirit, we worship you our God and Creator in voices of unending praise.

Response: Blessed are you now and forever. Amen.

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

Lord’s Prayer Our Father, in heaven,

hallowed be your Name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom,

the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen.

Breaking of the Bread Lamb of God from Mass of Creation (Haugen)

All are welcome at the Lord’s table. If you prefer to receive a blessing, place your arms across your chest. Consecrated gluten-free wafers are available; please let clergy know when you come to communion.

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Communion Hymn Here I Am, Lord (Schutte)

Green hymnal #812 Prayer After Communion O God, the giver of all that is true and lovely and gracious: We give you thanks for binding us together in

these holy mysteries of the Body and Blood of your Son Jesus Christ. Grant that by your Holy Spirit, Meredith and Dan, now joined in Holy Matrimony, may become one in heart and soul, live in fidelity and peace, and obtain those eternal joys prepared for all who love you; for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Dismissal Rite

Hymn Peace Before Us (Haas)

Green Hymnal #791 Dismissal

Deacon: Alleluia, Alleluia. Let us go forth rejoicing in the power of the Spirit.

All: Thanks be to God, Alleluia, Alleluia.

Recessional Hymn Holy God, We Praise Your Name (Grosser Gott)

Blue Hymnal #366 v. 1-4 Organ Voluntary Psalm 19 (Marcello) The heavens proclaim the glory of God.

Amen, Amen!

Immediately following Liturgy

Please join us and other guests, we know you’ll love meeting, for light refreshments in the Peabody Room

right here at the Cathedral.

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Mass of Creation

Holy, Holy, Holy Lamb of God

Mass of Creation, Marty Haugen, ©1984, GIA Publications, Inc.

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Participants in the Service

The Very Rev. Hal T. Ley Hayek Dean, Cathedral of the Incarnation

Deacon Jim Knipper

Deacon, Roman Catholic Diocese of Trenton

Ken Brown, Organist Canon for Music and Worship, Cathedral of the Incarnation

Rob Passow, Cantor

Music Director, Church of the Pilgrims and @Virtual_Abbey

J0seph Davies, Acolyte

Raima Larter, Ph.D., Chalicist The Rev. Penny Nash, Chalicist

And, oh yeah . . .

Meredith Gould, Ph.D. Bride

The Rev. Canon Dan Webster

Groom