Sunday 18th July 2021
Eucharist Service for
Pentecost VIII
Celebrant
Very Revd Sarah Murray (Provost)
Preacher
Very Revd Sarah Murray (Provost)
Deacon
Revd Katrina O’Neill (Assistant Curate)
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A warm welcome to all!
Worship from Inverness Cathedral is available live streamed on Facebook live https://www.facebook.com/invernesscathedral/
and on Vimeo https://vimeo.com/invernesscathedral and also on the Cathedral Website:
www.invernesscathedral.org/live And on YouTube (subtitles are available): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRl4KxLkXdyq7U2SgRm_UTw/
The voluntaries for Today are
Before: selected movements from Suite du deuxième ton - Louis-Nicolas Clérambault Communion: Gymnopédie no.1 - Erik Satie
After: Prelude in Classic Style - Gordon Young [© Lorenz Publishing Co.] Mass Setting: Short communion service - Batten
Anthem: The King of love - Thiman
Cathedral Organist: Mr Gordon Tocher Director of Music: Mr Bert Richardson
Copyright licences: Music MRL 825648; Words CCl 1076582; One License A-736114
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WELCOME Please stand as you are able as we join together to sing the introit hymn: All my hope
on God is founded (NEH 333)
All my hope on God is founded; He doth still my trust renew.
Me through change and chance he guideth, Only good and only true.
God unknown, He alone
Calls my heart to be his own.
Pride of man and earthly glory, Sword and crown betray his trust;
What with care and toil he buildeth, Tower and temple, fall to dust
But God's power,
Hour by hour, Is my temple and my tower.
God's great goodness aye endureth,
Deep his wisdom, passing thought: Splendour, light and life attend him,
Beauty springeth out of naught.
Evermore From his store
New-born worlds rise and adore.
Daily doth th'Almighty giver
Bounteous gifts on us bestow; His desire our soul delighteth, Pleasure leads us where we go.
Love doth stand At his hand;
Joy doth wait on his command.
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Still from man to God eternal Sacrifice of praise be done,
High above all praises praising For the gift of Christ his Son.
Christ doth call
One and all: Ye who follow shall not fall.
Please remain standing as able.
The Lord of light and love, the giver of life eternal, fill your lives with his grace and goodness.
Grace and Peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen
Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known and from whom no secrets are hidden; cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit,
that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy Name. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Brothers and Sisters, God is love and we are God’s children.
There is no room for fear in love. We love because God loved us first.
In the knowledge of that love, let us confess our sins in penitence and faith.
ALL Sit or KNEEL Silence
God our Father, we confess to you
and to our fellow members in the Body of Christ that we have sinned in thought, word and deed, and in what we have failed to do.
We are truly sorry. Forgive us our sins, and deliver us from the power of evil,
for the sake of your Son who died for us, Jesus Christ, our Lord.
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God, who is both power and love, Forgive us and free us from our sins,
heal and strengthen us by God’s Holy Spirit, and raise us to new life in Christ our Lord. Amen
Please remain sitting/ knelling as we sing Lord have mercy Lord have mercy
Christ have mercy Christ have mercy Lord have mercy Lord have mercy
Please Stand as you are able as we sing the Gloria
Glory to God in the highest, and peace to God’s people on earth. Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father,
we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory. Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father,
Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us; you are seated at the right hand of the Father:
receive our prayer. For you alone are the Holy One you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit,
in the glory of God the Father. Amen. Then the special prayer (the Collect) for the day.
Let us pray (a brief silence follows)
O God of power and might, all good things belong to you: sow in
our hearts the love of your name, and make us grow in the life of faith; nurture the things that are good, and tend them with your loving care; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with
you, and the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.
Please SIT for the readings
FIRST READING.
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A reading from the second book of Samuel (2 Samuel 7: 1-14a )
Now when the king was settled in his house, and the LORD had given him rest from all his enemies around him, 2 the king said to the prophet Nathan, ‘See now, I am living in a house of cedar, but the
ark of God stays in a tent.’ 3 Nathan said to the king, ‘Go, do all that you have in mind; for the LORD is with you.’ 4 But that same night the word of the LORD came to Nathan: 5 Go and tell my servant David:
Thus says the LORD: Are you the one to build me a house to live in? 6 I have not lived in a house since the day I brought up the people of Israel from Egypt to this day, but I have been moving about in a tent and a tabernacle. 7 Wherever I have moved about among all the
people of Israel, did I ever speak a word with any of the tribal leaders
of Israel, whom I commanded to shepherd my people Israel, saying, ‘Why have you not built me a house of cedar?’ 8 Now therefore thus
you shall say to my servant David: Thus says the LORD of hosts: I took you from the pasture, from following the sheep to be prince over my people Israel; 9 and I have been with you wherever you
went, and have cut off all your enemies from before you; and I will make for you a great name, like the name of the great ones of the earth. 10 And I will appoint a place for my people Israel and will plant
them, so that they may live in their own place, and be disturbed no more; and evildoers shall afflict them no more, as formerly, 11 from the time that I appointed judges over my people Israel; and I will give you rest from all your enemies. Moreover, the LORD declares to you
that the LORD will make you a house. 12 When your days are fulfilled and you lie down with your ancestors, I will raise up your offspring after you, who shall come forth from your body, and I will establish
his kingdom. 13 He shall build a house for my name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom for ever. 14 I will be a father to
him, and he shall be a son to me.
This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
The choir will sing Psalm 23
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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.
SECOND READING A reading from the St Paul’s letter to the Ephesians (Ephesians 2: 11-22 )
So then, remember that at one time you Gentiles by birth, called ‘the uncircumcision’ by those who are called ‘the circumcision’—a
physical circumcision made in the flesh by human hands— 12 remember that you were at that time without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers to the
covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world. 13 But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. 14 For he is our peace; in
his flesh he has made both groups into one and has broken down the dividing wall, that is, the hostility between us. 15 He has abolished the law with its commandments and ordinances, so that he might create in himself one new humanity in place of the two, thus making
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peace, 16 and might reconcile both groups to God in one body through the cross, thus putting to death that hostility through
it. 17 So he came and proclaimed peace to you who were far off and peace to those who were near; 18 for through him both of us have access in one Spirit to the Father. 19 So then you are no longer
strangers and aliens, but you are citizens with the saints and also members of the household of God, 20 built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the cornerstone. 21 In him the whole structure is joined together and
grows into a holy temple in the Lord; 22 in whom you also are built
together spiritually into a dwelling-place for God.
This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Please stand as you are able as we join together to sing the Gradual Hymn: Christ is
the world’s true light (Nun Danket 413) (NEH 494)
Christ is the world’s true Light,
Its Captain of salvation, The Daystar shining bright To every man and nation;
New life, new hope awakes, Where’er men own his sway: Freedom her bondage breaks,
And night is turned to day.
In Christ all races meet, Their ancient feuds forgetting,
The whole round world complete, From sunrise to its setting:
When Christ is throned as Lord,
Men shall forsake their fear, To ploughshare beat the sword,
To pruning-hook the spear.
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One Lord, in one great name Unite us all who own thee;
Cast out our pride and shame That hinder to enthrone thee;
The world has waited long,
Has travailed long in pain; To heal its ancient wrong,
Come, Prince of Peace, and reign.
GOSPEL
The Lord be with you and also with you. Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark Glory to Christ our Saviour. (Mark 6: 30-34, 53-56 )
The apostles gathered around Jesus, and told him all that they had done and taught. 31 He said to them, ‘Come away to a deserted place all by
yourselves and rest a while.’ For many were coming and going, and they had no leisure even to eat. 32 And they went away in the boat to a deserted place by themselves. 33 Now many saw them going and
recognized them, and they hurried there on foot from all the towns and arrived ahead of them. 34 As he went ashore, he saw a great crowd; and he had compassion for them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd; and he began to teach them many things. 53 When they had
crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret and moored the boat. 54 When they got out of the boat, people at once recognized him, 55 and rushed about that whole region and began to bring the sick on
mats to wherever they heard he was. 56 And wherever he went, into villages or cities or farms, they laid the sick in the market-places, and begged him that they might touch even the fringe of his cloak; and all who
touched it were healed.
Give thanks to the Lord for his glorious Gospel. Praise to Christ our Lord.
Please sit for
The SERMON
Brothers and Sisters let us now affirm our faith together in the words of the Nicene Creed. Please stand as you are able, as we say together the Nicene Creed
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We believe in one God, the Father, the almighty, maker of heaven and earth,
of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father,
God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one substance with the Father. Through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven; by the power of the Holy Spirit
he became incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and was made human. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate;
he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures;
he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory
to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father.
With the Father and the Son, he is worshipped and glorified.
He has spoken through the Prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead,
and the life of the world to come. Amen. As we come before our loving God let us offer up our prayers of intercessions.
Please sit or kneel for the INTERCESSIONS, we pray for the church and the world giving thanks for God’s goodness.
Please stand as you are able to for the Peace.
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Christ the Good Shepherd comes with peace. We meet in Christ’s Name.
Let us share his peace. and all may exchange a (social distanced) sign of Christ’s peace
We now join together to sing hymn: Hail, thou Source of every blessing (NEH 51)
Hail, thou Source of every blessing, Sovereign Father of mankind!
Gentiles now, thy grace possessing, In thy courts admission find.
Once far off, but now invited,
We approach thy sacred throne; In thy covenant united,
Reconciled, redeemed, made one.
Now revealed to eastern sages, See the star of mercy shine, Mystery hid in former ages,
Mystery great of love divine.
Hail, thou universal Saviour! Gentiles now their offerings bring,
In thy temple seek thy favour, Jesu Christ, our Lord and King.
In preparation for the Eucharistic Prayer please remain standing as you are able The Eucharistic Prayer
Let us present our offerings to the Lord. Yours, Lord, is the greatness, the power, the glory, the splendour, and the majesty; for everything in
heaven and on earth is yours. All things come from you, and of your own we give you.
The Lord be with you. And also with you.
Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord.
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Let us give thanks to the Lord our God, It is right to give God thanks and praise.
Worship and praise belong to you, Father,
in every place and at all times.
All power is yours. You created the heavens and established the earth; you sustain in being all that is.
In Christ your Son our life and yours are brought together in a wonderful exchange. He made his home among us that we
might for ever dwell in you. Through your Holy Spirit you call us to new birth
in a creation restored by love.
As children of your redeeming purpose ... we offer you our praise, with angels and archangels
and the whole company of heaven, singing the hymn of your unending glory:
Holy, holy, holy Lord God of power and might. Heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
It is customary to sit or kneel at this point in the Eucharistic Prayer
Glory and thanksgiving be to you, most loving God, for the gift of your Son born in human flesh He is the Word existing beyond time,
both source and final purpose, bringing to wholeness all that is made. Obedient to your will he died upon the Cross.
By your power you raised him from the dead.
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He broke the bonds of evil and set your people free
to be his Body in the world On the night when he was given up to death,
knowing that his hour had come, having loved his own, he loved them to the end.
At supper with his disciples he took bread and offered you thanks.
He broke the bread, and gave it to them, saying: "Take, eat.
This is my Body: it is broken for you." After supper, he took the cup,
he offered you thanks, and gave it to them saying: "Drink this, all of you.
This is my Blood of the new covenant; it is poured out for you, and for all, that sins may be forgiven.
Do this in remembrance of me."
We now obey your Son's command We recall his blessed passion and death,
his glorious resurrection and ascension; and we look for the coming of his Kingdom. Made one with him, we offer you these gifts
and with them ourselves a single, holy living sacrifice.
Hear us, most merciful God, and send your Holy Spirit upon us and upon this bread and this wine,
that, overshadowed by his life-giving power, they may be the Body and Blood of your Son, and we may be kindled with the fire of your love
and renewed for the service of your Kingdom.
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Help us, who are baptised into the fellowship of Christ's Body to live and work to your praise and glory;
may we grow together in unity and love until at last, in your new creation, we enter into our heritage
in the company of the Virgin Mary, the apostles, and prophets, and of all our brothers and sisters living and departed.
Through Jesus Christ our Lord, with whom, and in whom, in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
all honour and glory be to you, Lord of all ages, world without end. Amen.
The Living Bread is broken for the life of the world Lord, unite us in this sign.
As our Saviour Christ has commanded and taught us we are bold to say, in whatever language is most familiar to you
Our Father, 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. For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.
Agnus Dei Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have
mercy on us Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, grant us peace.
All are warmly welcome to come forward for communion or a blessing.
Please pause to receive communion into your hearts and/or hands. During Communion the Choir will sing the Anthem
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The King of love my shepherd is, whose goodness faileth never;
I nothing lack if I am his, and he is mine for ever.
Where streams of living water flow, my ransomed soul he leadeth,
and where the verdant pastures grow, with food celestial feedeth.
Perverse and foolish oft I strayed,
but yet in love He sought me,
and on his shoulder gently laid, and home, rejoicing, brought me.
In death's dark vale I fear no ill with thee, dear Lord, beside me; thy rod and staff my comfort still,
thy cross before to guide me.
Thou spread'st a table in my sight;
thy unction grace bestoweth; and O what transport of delight
from thy pure chalice floweth!
And so through all the length of days thy goodness faileth never:
Good Shepherd, may I sing thy praise
within thy house for ever. After communion:
Give thanks to the Lord for he is gracious and his mercy endures for ever
O God, as we are strengthened in these holy mysteries, may our lives be a continual offering , holy and acceptable in your sight; through Jesus
Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Father, your steadfast purpose is the completion of all things in your Son. May we who have received the pledges of the
kingdom, live by faith, walk in hope and be renewed in love, until the world reflects your glory and you are all in all; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
Any notices are offered. Please stand as you are able to receive the blessing The BLESSING:
The Lord be with you. and also with you.
The peace of God, which passes all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son, Jesus
Christ our Lord: and the blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, be among you and remain with you and those whom you love, now and always. Amen
We now join together to sing our final hymn: Christ is made the sure foundation (NEH 205)
Christ is made the sure foundation,
And the precious corner-stone, Who, the two walls underlying,
Bound in each, binds both in one,
Holy Sion's help for ever, and her confidence alone.
All that dedicated city,
Dearly loved by God on high, In exultant jubilation
Pours perpetual melody,
God the One, in Threefold glory, Singing everlastingly.
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To this temple, where we call thee, Come, O Lord of hosts, today;
With thy wonted loving-kindness, Hear thy people as they pray;
And thy fullest benediction
Shed within its walls for ay.
Here vouchsafe to all thy servants Gifts of grace by prayer to gain; Here to have and hold for ever,
Those good things their prayers obtain, And hereafter, in thy glory,
With thy blessèd ones to reign.
Laud and honour to the Father, Laud and honour to the Son,
Laud and honour to the Spirit,
Ever Three and ever One, One in love, and One in splendour, While unending ages run. Amen.
Dismissal Brothers and Sisters go in peace to love and to serve the Lord.
In the name of Christ. Amen.
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Services & Events in the City of Inverness Scottish Episcopal Churches
Day St John the
Evangelist
St Michael
and All
Angels
St Mary in
the Fields
Inverness
Cathedral
Sunday Eucharist:
11.00
Mass: 11.00 Eucharist:
11.00 (4th
Sunday of
each month)
Sung/Choral
Eucharist:
10am
Monday
(Sarah, Iain &
Katrina on
duty)
Morning
Prayer: 09.30
Said
Eucharist:
12.30
Evening
Prayer: 17.30
Tuesday
(Iain, Don &
Katrina on
duty)
Mass: 10.30 Weekly
Reflection:
09.30
Evening
Prayer: 17:.30
Wednesday
(Katrina and
Don on duty)
Eucharist:
11.00
Morning
Prayer: 09.30
Said
Eucharist:
12.30
Evening
Prayer: 17.30
Thursday
(Sarah, Grace
& Katrina on
duty)
Said
Eucharist:
10.15
Evening
Prayer: 17.30
Friday
(Sarah &
Grace)
Morning
Prayer: 09.30
Evening
Prayer: 17.30
Saturday
(Sarah on
duty)
Evening
Prayer: 17.30
For Pastoral Care please call 01463 225553 and our on-call clergy team will return your
call.
Morning & Evening Prayer are live stream services, and all Eucharist Services are In-Person
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Notices Sunday 18th July
Compline -9pm
The Cathedral is open
Monday - Saturday from
10am -4pm Sunday 12noon-4pm The Café & Shop at the
Cathedral is open Monday - Sunday 9am to 4pm
We are delighted
that we can once
again open the doors
to welcome visitors
to the Cathedral.
We are looking for
volunteers to help
the Cathedral
Stewards, Gavin, and
Sandy, in welcoming
visitors during the
week. We especially
need volunteers to
cover their lunch
Car Parking: to ensure the Health and Safety of our staff and customers of the
Café and the public using the public right of way through the Cathedral
grounds, there will be no vehicular access into the cathedral, with the
exception of deliveries. Parking is available in the Highland Council Carpark at the East End of the
Cathedral, the Highland Council HQ, on the far side of Ardross Street and other
places as appropriate.
Would you like to
join the rota of
Readers,
Intercessors or
Sunday Welcomers? If you would like to
be involved please do get in touch.
• Would you like to be on
the rota to lead a Saturday
Evening Prayer?
If you would like to be
involved please do get in
touch.
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t he Scot t ish Government
requirement t o Trace &
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t ouch your one. Please t ake
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