The Cathedral Eucharist Eighth Sunday after Trinity · 10.15am (Video streamed service) 1 ... This is our main Sunday morning service and is a celebration of The Eucharist, instituted

THE CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF

SAINT PETER AND

THE HOLY AND INDIVISIBLE TRINITY

GLOUCESTER

The Cathedral Eucharist and Admission of Members

of the Company of Saint Kyneburga

Eighth Sunday after Trinity 2 August 2020 10.15am

10.15am (Video streamed service)

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Welcome to Gloucester Cathedral in the building, or at home via the live stream.

This is our main Sunday morning service and is a celebration of The

Eucharist, instituted by Jesus at the Last Supper. All are welcome to

receive Holy Communion or a blessing.

It is a great relief that worship for all can return to the cathedral, even if

we must offer it carefully and in a modified way in accordance with

important guidance. For July and August the worship will follow a reliable

and safe way in which all can come and receive Communion. Social

distancing is possible in such a large building and we are pleased to be

able to offer this as worship gradually returns in every place as

appropriate. Dean Stephen

All worship will be offered in accordance with government and church

health and safety guidance. Having been present in the cathedral today for

worship, please could you send an email to

[email protected] to indicate your attendance stating

clearly your name/s and contact details in order to comply with the track

and trace process. Thank you.

At this time, we ask you to use sanitizer as you enter and leave the

building. We also request that you keep this order of service in

your possession at all times and take it away with you at the end of

the service.

All the seating will be 2 metres apart. Those from the same

household or ‘bubble’ can sit more closely together.

There will be no congregational singing in this service.

At the distribution of holy communion the ministers will wear

masks.

No collection will be made during the service, but a gift can be left

in the Gargoyles or via the contactless payment point near the

South Porch.

Thank-you.

All chairs will be cleaned before and after the service.

If you wish to wear PPE in the cathedral, that will be acceptable.

We repeat the advice that those whose health is vulnerable or are

over 70 are encouraged to stay at home, but, can go out, being

advised to take special care.

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Further details about the measures the Cathedral has taken to keep

worshippers and visitors safe can be found on the website

www.gloucestercathedral.org.uk

If you are new, and would like to discover more about the cathedral

congregation, please do introduce yourself to a member of the clergy

(email addresses are given on the website).

There is also information about being part of the cathedral congregation

on the cathedral website, under the Worship and Community section:

gloucestercathedral.org.uk. Children are warmly welcomed in the

cathedral.

For those following the live stream of this service at home, we encourage

you to safely light a candle or place a cross near the screen and to use

this order of service.

CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIP 'All things come from you and of your own do we give you'

The generosity of the congregation and its many visiting worshippers

helps the Cathedral to meet the ever increasing costs of sustaining its

worship and music. Therefore, in the true spirit of Christian Stewardship

we seek to maximise the benefit obtained from your donations.

If you are a UK taxpayer, Gift Aid allows us to claim an additional 25 per

cent on each amount donated. If you have just started to worship at

the Cathedral, please consider the Direct Debit Planned Giving

Scheme. It is the most efficient method of planned giving, as it

greatly reduces the administrative overheads.

The two other Planned Giving Schemes are weekly envelopes and

Standing Orders. If you would like to discuss your planned giving in

confidence, please speak to one of the clergy.

All you need for the service is included in this booklet. The notices are on the

back pages. In this Order of Service, when it is indicated that the congregation

should stand, please feel free to remain seated if this is easier for you.

Out of respect for those leading the service, and others who are worshipping

around you, please do not take photographs during the course of the service.

We are sorry to have to advise you that you should take all valuables with you

when you leave your seat to receive Communion or a blessing.

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Today the Bishop of Tewkesbury and the Dean will admit new members to the

Company of St Kyneburga.

The Company of Saint Kyneburga

The Bishop of Gloucester today presents long service awards to people

who have served the life of the Church in and around Gloucestershire.

Eighteen people, all from different backgrounds, who have played different

roles in the life of the Church, are being recognised for their dedication

to the Diocese, to parishes, chaplaincies and church schools. They will

become new Members of the Company of Saint Kyneburga.

Saint Kyneburga was the co-foundress and abbess in the eighth century of

the first religious community at what is now Gloucester Cathedral. The

association with Kyneburga is a reminder that those who are honoured

for their service today are the latest in a long line going back 1300 years

of those who have built up, maintained and enriched the life of the

Church in Gloucestershire.

Membership of the Company of Saint Kyneburga recognises and honours

service to the Diocese, usually over a very long period of time, by

readers, churchwardens, church architects, musicians, head teachers,

clergy and others. Members will receive a Badge of Membership and will

be invited to an annual service and reception in the Cathedral.

Colin Charter

Colin’s introduction to the Cathedral community came when he was

accepted as a chorister in 1948. Later in 1960 he took a teaching post in

a local secondary school and joined the committee of the King’s School

former pupils where he served in various guises for over 30 years, as

Secretary, Chairman and President. He also joined the Gloucester

Cathedral Old Choristers’ Association committee serving to date 49

years, 10 of which as Chairman. Currently he is their representative at

the Federation of Cathedral Old Chorister Associations having attended

AGMs and Festivals at 35 Cathedrals and Collegiate Choral Foundations

around the country. Colin and his wife Alison served as Cathedral

Stewards for some twenty years, including Colin’s five years as Head

Steward. He also contributed as a voluntary Cathedral Guide.

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In 2006, under Bishop Michael, Colin was appointed to be a Bishop’s

Visitor for a group of Secondary Schools who had formed a Partnership in

Affiliation with the Diocese, then a new initiative, to reinforce the

importance of spiritual, moral, social and cultural education. His work

with Bishops’ College and more particularly with Severn Vale School was

greatly valued.

Colin’s commitment to supporting Gloucester Cathedral and its Music

continues through the Friends of the Cathedral, the Friends of Cathedral

Music and the Music Patrons Scheme.

Colin Eddy

Colin has been actively involved with a church virtually all his life –

starting at the age of about 5, as a treble, joining his brother and father in

the choir of the local parish church. When his voice broke, he became a

server, then later moved to the back row of the choir, to join the basses.

When work dictated a move to Gloucester, he fairly quickly became part

of the local parish church, joining the choir, becoming a member of the

PCC, forming a youth group and taking a prominent role in the annual

church Fete.

After several years, a move to another part of Gloucester with his wife

Ann, saw him again join the choir, the PCC and become a churchwarden

in his local church.

In 2003 he started to attend the cathedral, with the idea of enjoying the

traditional worship and music but remaining anonymous and not getting

too involved. That lasted for just a few years!

He and Ann were asked to help out with stewarding over the busy

Christmas period. That resulted in an invitation to become full Cathedral

stewards.

Colin was appointed Festival Secretary for the Gloucester Three Choirs

Festival in 2010 and 2013. His detailed knowledge of the cathedral

organisation proved beneficial for both Cathedral and Festival.

In 2011 Colin served on the organising committee for the Glorious

Gloucester Flower Festival in the Cathedral and took an active role with

organising the Gala Dinner held in the Nave.

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With Chris Stretton’s retirement as Head Steward in August 2016, Colin

accepted the invitation from the Dean to take over this position. It

proved to be a challenging time with the start of phase one of Project

Pilgrim. On numerous occasions, well thought out plans had to be revised

with little or no notice, as parts of the cathedral were unexpectedly

fenced off, but services went ahead without too much noticeable

disruption.

Colin retired as Head Steward in January 2020, for he and Ann to have

more ‘us’ time. The Covid pandemic certainly provided that!

Chris Stretton

Chris was first invited to assist at the major Christmas services by the

then Head Verger, Mike Heather, about 40 years ago. In 1991 Chris was

invited to become a Steward, an office he is still proud to hold. Chris

became Head Steward in 2011, Dean Stephen’s first act on arrival.

Chris has been a volunteer with The Cathedral Breakfast Club for the

Homeless since a few weeks after its beginning in October 2007,

becoming its Coordinator for several years.

Chris was a local GP for 34 years until 2001. His practice patients

generously collected a retirement fund to be donated to the Cathedral

who honoured him by commissioning the 3 paintings by local artist Iain

Mckillop mounted behind the Lady Chapel altar.

Chris says; ‘Outwith the cathedral I have two other activities which help

me to practice the Christian principle of Charity. I have been a

Freemason for 35 years and now spend much of my time as an Almoner,

working nationally with the Masonic Charitable Foundation, and locally in

assisting masons or their widows and dependants who fall on hard times -

We have been busy lately!’

In 2004 Chris was ‘swept off his feet’ by the founder of a small disaster

relief Charity based in Linton near Ross, who was looking for a team

doctor to accompany a Volunteer working group about to visit

Nicaragua, the poorest country in the Americas. Thus began another

abiding joy of helping to collect, clean, repair and pack recycled goods,

including usable medical equipment.

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We welcome the Bishop of Tewkesbury, Rt Revd Robert Springett, to preside at this service.

Organ music is played before the services starts:

Tema con Variazioni (from Sonata Celtica) C V Stanford (1852-1924)

The clergy enter in procession and the congregations stands

THE GATHERING

President In the name of the Father,

and of the Son,

and of the Holy Spirit.

All Amen.

The Lord be with you

and also with you.

The President welcomes the congregation

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.

THE PRAYERS OF PENITENCE

President My brothers and sisters,

as we prepare to celebrate the presence of Christ

in word and sacrament,

let us call to mind and confess our sins.

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All Almighty God, our heavenly Father,

we have sinned against you,

through our own fault,

in thought, and word, and deed,

and in what we have left undone.

We are heartily sorry.

and repent of all our sins.

For your Son our Lord Jesus Christ’s sake,

forgive us all that is past;

and grant that we may serve you in newness of life

to the glory of your name. Amen.

President May the God of love and power

forgive you and free you from your sins,

heal and strengthen you by the Spirit,

and raise you to new life in Christ our Lord.

All Amen.

THE GLORIA

Glory to God in the highest,

and peace to his 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.

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THE COLLECT OF THE DAY

President Almighty Lord and everlasting God,

we beseech you to direct, sanctify and govern

both our hearts and bodies

in the ways of your laws

and the works of your commandments;

that through your most mighty protection, both here and ever,

we may be preserved in body and soul;

through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ,

who is alive and reigns with you,

in the unity of the Holy Spirit,

one God, now and for ever.

All Amen.

All sit

THE FIRST READING

Genesis 32.22-31

A reading from the book of Genesis.

The same night he got up and took his two wives, his two maids, and his

eleven children, and crossed the ford of the Jabbok. He took them and

sent them across the stream, and likewise everything that he had. Jacob

was left alone; and a man wrestled with him until daybreak. When the man

saw that he did not prevail against Jacob, he struck him on the hip socket;

and Jacob’s hip was put out of joint as he wrestled with him. Then he said,

‘Let me go, for the day is breaking.’ But Jacob said, ‘I will not let you go,

unless you bless me.’ So he said to him, ‘What is your name?’ And he said,

‘Jacob.’ Then the man said, ‘You shall no longer be called Jacob, but

Israel, for you have striven with God and with humans, and have

prevailed.’ Then Jacob asked him, ‘Please tell me your name.’ But he said,

‘Why is it that you ask my name?’ And there he blessed him. So Jacob

called the place Peniel, saying, ‘For I have seen God face to face, and yet

my life is preserved.’ The sun rose upon him as he passed Penuel, limping

because of his hip.

Reader This is the word of the Lord.

All Thanks be to God.

All stand

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THE GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

The Cantor sings The Gospel Acclamation

Cantor

THE GOSPEL READING

Matthew 14.13-21

Minister Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. All Glory to you, O Lord.

Now when Jesus heard this, he withdrew from there in a boat to a

deserted place by himself. But when the crowds heard it, they followed

him on foot from the towns. When he went ashore, he saw a great

crowd; and he had compassion for them and cured their sick. When it

was evening, the disciples came to him and said, ‘This is a deserted place,

and the hour is now late; send the crowds away so that they may go into

the villages and buy food for themselves.’ Jesus said to them, ‘They need

not go away; you give them something to eat.’ They replied, ‘We have

nothing here but five loaves and two fish.’ And he said, ‘Bring them here

to me.’ Then he ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass. Taking the

five loaves and the two fish, he looked up to heaven, and blessed and

broke the loaves, and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave

them to the crowds. And all ate and were filled; and they took up what

was left over of the broken pieces, twelve baskets full. And those who ate

were about five thousand men, besides women and children.

Minister This is the Gospel of the Lord.

All Praise to you, O Christ.

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ORGAN IMPROVISATION ON THE GOSPEL

All sit

THE HOMILY

The Bishop of Tewkesbury

All stand

THE CREED

President Let us affirm our common faith:

All 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 Being with the Father;

through him all things were made.

For us and for our salvation

he came down from heaven,

was incarnate from the Holy Spirit

and the Virgin Mary

and was made man.

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.

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We believe in the Holy Spirit,

the Lord, the giver of life,

who proceeds from the Father and the Son,

who with the Father and the Son

is worshipped and glorified,

who 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.

THE PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION

President In the power of the Spirit,

and in union with Christ,

let us pray to the Father.

All sit

The prayers usually include these concerns and may follow this sequence:

The Church of Christ

Creation, human society, the Sovereign and those in authority

The local community

Those who suffer

The communion of saints

This response may be used: Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

At the end

President Merciful Father,

All accept these prayers

for the sake of your Son,

our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.

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Admission of Members

of the Company of Saint Kyneburga

Those to be admitted to the Company of Saint Kyneburga gather near the

Bishop of Tewkesbury. Their citations may be found on pages 3 to 5 of this

order of service.

The Archdeacon of Gloucester says

Reverend Father in God,

I present these persons to be admitted

to the Company of Saint Kyneburga.

N, for….

The Bishop gives them their Certificate of Membership, saying

N, with gratitude for your service,

I admit you as a Member of the Company of Saint Kyneburga.

The Dean presents each new Member of the Company with their Badge of

Membership.

When all the new Members have been admitted, the Bishop blesses them,

saying

God you give grace to follow Kyneburga and all the saints

in faith and hope and love;

and the blessing of God almighty,

the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,

be upon you and remain with you always.

All Amen.

All greet the new Members of the Company of Saint Kyneburga with applause.

All stand

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THE PEACE

President We are the body of Christ.

In the one Spirit we were all baptized into one body.

Let us then pursue all that makes for peace

and builds up our common life.

The peace of the Lord be always with you

All and also with you.

THE PREPARATION OF THE TABLE

AND THE TAKING OF THE BREAD AND WINE

Please sit as organ music is played and the altar table is prepared.

Please stand

President Blessed be God,

who feeds the hungry,

who raises the poor,

who fills our praise.

All Blessed be God for ever.

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THE EUCHARISTIC PRAYER

President The Lord be with you

All 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 thanks and praise.

President Blessed are you, Lord God,

our light and our salvation;

to you be glory and praise for ever.

From the beginning you have created all things

and all your works echo the silent music of your praise.

In the fullness of time you made us in your image,

the crown of all creation.

You give us breath and speech,

that with angels and archangels

and all the powers of heaven

we may find a voice to sing your praise:

All 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.

President How wonderful the work of your hands, O Lord.

As a mother tenderly gathers her children,

you embraced a people as your own.

When they turned away and rebelled

your love remained steadfast.

From them you raised up Jesus our Saviour,

born of Mary, to be the living bread,

in whom all our hungers are satisfied.

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He offered his life for sinners,

and with a love stronger than death

he opened wide his arms on the cross.

On the night before he died,

he came to supper with his friends

and, taking bread, he gave you thanks.

He broke it and gave it to them, saying:

Take, eat; this is my body which is given for you;

do this in remembrance of me.

At the end of supper, taking the cup of wine,

he gave you thanks, and said:

Drink this, all of you;

this is my blood of the new covenant,

which is shed for you and for many

for the forgiveness of sins.

Do this, as often as you drink it,

in remembrance of me.

President Great is the mystery of faith:

All Christ has died:

Christ is risen:

Christ will come again.

President Father, we plead with confidence

his sacrifice made once for all upon the cross;

we remember his dying and rising in glory,

and we rejoice that he intercedes for us at your right hand.

Pour out your Holy Spirit as we bring before you

these gifts of your creation;

may they be for us the body and blood of your dear Son.

As we eat and drink these holy things in your presence,

form us in the likeness of Christ,

and build us into a living temple to your glory.

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Bring us at the last with [N and] all the saints

to the vision of that eternal splendour

for which you have created us;

through Jesus Christ our Lord,

by whom, and with whom, and in whom,

with all who stand before you in earth and heaven,

we worship you, Father almighty, in songs of everlasting praise:

All Blessing and honour and glory and power be yours

for ever and ever. Amen.

All sit

THE LORD’S PRAYER

President As our Saviour taught us, so we pray.

All 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.

The President breaks the consecrated bread

President We break this bread to share in the body of Christ.

All Though we are many, we are one body,

because we all share in one bread.

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The Agnus Dei is said as the bread is broken.

Jesus, Lamb of God,

have mercy on us.

Jesus, bearer of our sins,

have mercy on us.

Jesus redeemer of the world,

grant us peace.

President The body and blood of Christ keep you in eternal life

All Amen

In the cathedral, the President and people receive communion. Please stay

distanced from others as you move to the front of the Nave via the North and

South Aisles, and stay within your row as you exit and return to your seat. As you

approach the point of distribution, please use the sanitiser before receiving and

remain standing.

Communion is given in one kind –the wafer; please be assured that this is

regarded as full reception of the sacrament. The communion is distributed by

ministers wearing masks, without further words.

Members of all Christian churches are invited to receive Communion here but if

you are not receiving Communion please come forward and bow your head as a

sign to the Ministers that you wish to receive a blessing.

If you need a gluten-free wafer, please indicate this to the priest.

For those worshipping with the live stream, we encourage the use of this prayer

as you enter into spiritual communion with our Lord Jesus Christ, being unable

to receive the sacrament physically:

Thanks be to you, Lord Jesus Christ,

for all the benefits you have given me,

for all the pains and insults you have borne for me.

Since I cannot now receive you sacramentally,

I ask you to come spiritually into my heart.

O most merciful redeemer, friend and brother,

may I know you more clearly,

love you more dearly,

and follow you more nearly, day by day. Amen. after the Prayer of St Richard of Chicheste

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Music during the Communion

“ Praise the Lorde, O my Soule “ George Jeffries (1610-1685)

All stand

THE POST COMMUNION COLLECT

President Strengthen for service, Lord,

the hands that have taken holy things;

may the ears which have heard your word

be deaf to clamour and dispute;

may the tongues which have sung your praise

be free from deceit;

may the eyes which have seen the tokens of your love

shine with the light of hope;

and may the bodies which have been fed with your body

be refreshed with the fullness of your life;

glory to you for ever.

All Amen.

All Almighty God,

we thank you for feeding us

with the body and blood of your Son Jesus Christ.

Through him we offer you our souls and bodies

to be a living sacrifice.

Send us out in the power of your Spirit

to live and work to your praise and glory.

Amen.

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THE BLESSING

President God the Holy Trinity

make you strong in faith and love,

defend you on every side,

and guide you in truth and peace;

and the blessing of God almighty,

the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,

be among you and remain with you always.

All Amen

Minister Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.

All In the name of Christ. Amen.

Organ Voluntary

Prelude and Fugue in E flat major Camille Saint Saëns (1835-1921)

WEEKLY SERVICES IN THE CATHEDRAL

SUNDAY

10.15am Eucharist in the Nave

4.30pm Evening Prayer in the Lady Chapel

MONDAY TO SATURDAY

12.30pm Eucharist in the Lady Chapel

4.30pm Evening Prayer in the Lady Chapel

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Services by Zoom

Sunday 8.30am Morning Prayer (Common Worship)

Monday 8.30pm Compline

Thursday 5.30pm Evening Prayer (Book of Common Prayer)

If you would like to be invited to the digital Zoom services, please email Canon

Richard:

[email protected]

Prayer Requests

If you would like to leave a prayer for inclusion in one of the cathedral

daily services please send an email to [email protected]

Monk’s Kitchen

The Monk's Kitchen has re-opened at Gloucester Cathedral with a

delicious selection of cakes, cream teas, sandwiches, drinks and much

more to take away. Be sure to visit the website to view the full menu and

new opening times.

Opening hours are 10am-3pm Monday – Saturday and 11am – 4pm on

Sunday.

Track and Trace

Having been present in the cathedral today for worship, please could you

send an email to [email protected] to indicate your

attendance stating clearly your name/s and contact details in order to

comply with the track and trace process. Thank you.

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BEACON OF HOPE

The Cathedral is aiming to raise the funds by Christmas to ensure it can

play a crucial role in the local community’s recovery from the Covid-19

pandemic.

The appeal aims to raise £1,000,000 to ensure the Cathedral can remain

open and is able to play a key role at the heart of the city and county

recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. Funding will be used to achieve

the following goals:

Programme collaborative cultural activities to help inspire local

communities, promote wellbeing and stimulate economic growth.

Ensure the Cathedral can play an important role in meeting the

spiritual and social needs of our communities by being at the heart

of the recovery for the city, county and diocese.

Safeguard our heritage, continue to care for our fabric and adapt so

music and worship can still reach people’s homes.

Maintain and develop our training, education and outreach

provisions and support the most vulnerable members of our

community.

Deliver a digital strategy which enhances all of the above.

To find out more and donate towards the appeal visit

www.gloucestercathedral.org.uk/support/beacon-of-hope/