Third Sunday after Epiphany
10:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist The Cathedral is a place of gracious hospitality to all those who seek God. As a community of faith we celebrate God’s graciousness by proclaiming in word and deed that God’s love is abundant and unconditional.
The Rev. Robert L. Tate, Presider
The Rev. Al Holland, Preacher
Godly Play Class for children begins at 10:00 a.m. in Gateson House every Sunday.
All are welcome.
**LESSONS FOR EPIPHANY III*
JONAH 3:1-5, 10 One should read the whole parable of Jonah at one sitting. It takes no more than fifteen minutes. Most people remember only the story of the fish that swallowed Jonah. That was, in fact, a metaphor for Israel’s exile in Babylon. Written as a missionary tract, the story calls Israel to a mission of proclaiming God’s saving goodness and mercy among all peoples – even Israel’s worst enemy – Nineveh, the capital of Assyria. The story ends with Jonah getting his come-uppance for his too narrow belief that divine compassion extends only to Israel.
1 CORINTHIANS 7:29-31 In this brief passage Paul appears to counter the traditional view of Christian family values. But is he really suggesting that marriage is not the best thing for young men and women in the Corinthian congregation? The key words are: “…the appointed time has grown short….” At this stage in his ministry, Paul was looking for the imminent return of Christ in glory. He wanted all faithful people to give themselves wholly to preparing for that event. Marriage and family responsibilities would detract from their commitment. So also would worldly possessions. It was excessive attachment to these relationships, not their existence, which Paul decried
MARK 1:14-20 Mark’s version of Jesus calling his first disciples is quite different from what we read in John 1:35-51. John the Baptist had been imprisoned, but Jesus took his place preaching repentance and the good news of God’s salvation. The calling of the four fishermen occurred entirely on Jesus’ initiative. John said that it was the result of their curiosity. Mark’s presentation was in keeping with his sense of Jesus’ messiahship being hidden until Peter’s declaration toward the end of Jesus’ ministry (Mark 8:27-33). However they were called, the disciples’ response was immediate.
MUSIC FOR EPIPHANY III
Prelude: “Prelude in G Major - Felix Mendelssohn
Anthem: “Hodie beata virgo Maria” - Peter Philips
Cathedral Singers
Sung Meditation: “Nine otpushchayeshi - Victor Kalinnikov
Cathedral Singers
Postlude: Fugue in G Major - Felix Mendelssohn
PHILADELPHIA EPISCOPAL CATHEDRAL
3723 Chestnut Street
(On 38th Street between Chestnut & Market Streets)
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215.386.0234, ext. 104**
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18 Jan, 2012 — Daniel Tomko
