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Psalm 28 Ad te, Domine 1 O LORD, I call to you; my Rock, do not be deaf to my cry; * lest, if you do not hear me, I become like those who go down to the Pit. 2 Hear the voice of my prayer when I cry out to you, *... when I lift up my hands to your holy of holies. 3 Do not snatch me away with the wicked or with the evildoers, * who speak peaceably with their neighbors, while strife is in their hearts. 4 Repay them according to their deeds, * and according to the wickedness of their actions. 5 According to the work of their hands repay them, * and give them their just deserts. 6 They have no understanding of the LORD'S doings, nor of the works of his hands; * therefore he will break them down and not build them up. 7 Blessed is the LORD! * for he has heard the voice of my prayer. 8 The LORD is my strength and my shield; * my heart trusts in him, and I have been helped; 9 Therefore my heart dances for joy, * and in my song will I praise him. 10 The LORD is the strength of his people, * a safe refuge for his anointed. 11 Save your people and bless your inheritance; * shepherd them and carry them for ever. Today's Readings: https://prayer.forwardmovement.org/daily_prayer.php

Psalm 25 Ad te, Domine, levavi 1 To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul; my God, I put my trust in you; * let me not be humiliated, nor let my enemies triumph over me. 2 Let none who look to you be put to shame; *... let the treacherous be disappointed in their schemes. 3 Show me your ways, O LORD, * and teach me your paths. 4 Lead me in your truth and teach me, * for you are the God of my salvation; in you have I trusted all the day long. 5 Remember, O LORD, your compassion and love, * for they are from everlasting. 6 Remember not the sins of my youth and my transgressions; * remember me according to your love and for the sake of your goodness, O LORD. 7 Gracious and upright is the LORD; * therefore he teaches sinners in his way. 8 He guides the humble in doing right * and teaches his way to the lowly. 9 All the paths of the LORD are love and faithfulness * to those who keep his covenant and his testimonies. 10 For your Name's sake, O LORD, * forgive my sin, for it is great. 11 Who are they who fear the LORD? * he will teach them the way that they should choose. 12 They shall dwell in prosperity, * and their offspring shall inherit the land. 13 The LORD is a friend to those who fear him * and will show them his covenant. 14 My eyes are ever looking to the LORD, * for he shall pluck my feet out of the net. 15 Turn to me and have pity on me, * for I am left alone and in misery. 16 The sorrows of my heart have increased; * bring me out of my troubles. 17 Look upon my adversity and misery * and forgive me all my sin. 18 Look upon my enemies, for they are many, * and they bear a violent hatred against me. 19 Protect my life and deliver me; * let me not be put to shame, for I have trusted in you. 20 Let integrity and uprightness preserve me, * for my hope has been in you. 21 Deliver Israel, O God, * out of all his troubles. Today's Readings: https://prayer.forwardmovement.org/daily_prayer.php

Holy Eucharist, April 18, 2021 Thank you for joining us!

Psalm 148 Laudate Dominum 1 Hallelujah! Praise the LORD from the heavens; * praise him in the heights. 2 Praise him, all you angels of his; *... praise him, all his host. 3 Praise him, sun and moon; * praise him, all you shining stars. 4 Praise him, heaven of heavens, * and you waters above the heavens. 5 Let them praise the Name of the LORD; * for he commanded, and they were created. 6 He made them stand fast for ever and ever; * he gave them a law which shall not pass away. 7 Praise the LORD from the earth, * you sea-monsters and all deeps; 8 Fire and hail, snow and fog, * tempestuous wind, doing his will; 9 Mountains and all hills, * fruit trees and all cedars; 10 Wild beasts and all cattle, * creeping things and wingèd birds; 11 Kings of the earth and all peoples, * princes and all rulers of the world; 12 Young men and maidens, * old and young together. 13 Let them praise the Name of the LORD, * for his Name only is exalted, his splendor is over earth and heaven. 14 He has raised up strength for his people and praise for all his loyal servants, * the children of Israel, a people who are near him. Hallelujah! Today's Readings: https://prayer.forwardmovement.org/daily_prayer.php

Psalm 20 Exaudiat te Dominus 1 May the LORD answer you in the day of trouble, * the Name of the God of Jacob defend you; 2 Send you help from his holy place *... and strengthen you out of Zion; 3 Remember all your offerings * and accept your burnt sacrifice; 4 Grant you your heart's desire * and prosper all your plans. 5 We will shout for joy at your victory and triumph in the Name of our God; * may the LORD grant all your requests. 6 Now I know that the LORD gives victory to his anointed; * he will answer him out of his holy heaven, with the victorious strength of his right hand. 7 Some put their trust in chariots and some in horses, * but we will call upon the Name of the LORD our God. 8 They collapse and fall down, * but we will arise and stand upright. 9 O LORD, give victory to the king * and answer us when we call. Today's Readings: https://prayer.forwardmovement.org/daily_prayer.php

Psalm 16 Conserva me, Domine 1 Protect me, O God, for I take refuge in you; * I have said to the LORD, "You are my Lord, my good above all other." 2 All my delight is upon the godly that are in the land, *... upon those who are noble among the people. 3 But those who run after other gods * shall have their troubles multiplied. 4 Their libations of blood I will not offer, * nor take the names of their gods upon my lips. 5 O LORD, you are my portion and my cup; * it is you who uphold my lot. 6 My boundaries enclose a pleasant land; * indeed, I have a goodly heritage. 7 I will bless the LORD who gives me counsel; * my heart teaches me, night after night. 8 I have set the LORD always before me; * because he is at my right hand I shall not fall. 9 My heart, therefore, is glad, and my spirit rejoices; * my body also shall rest in hope. 10 For you will not abandon me to the grave, * nor let your holy one see the Pit. 11 You will show me the path of life; * in your presence there is fullness of joy, and in your right hand are pleasures for evermore. Today's Readings: https://prayer.forwardmovement.org/daily_prayer.php

Psalm 18 Part I Diligam te, Domine. 1 I love you, O LORD my strength, * O LORD my stronghold, my crag, and my haven. 2 My God, my rock in whom I put my trust, *... my shield, the horn of my salvation, and my refuge; you are worthy of praise. 3 I will call upon the LORD, * and so shall I be saved from my enemies. 4 The breakers of death rolled over me, * and the torrents of oblivion made me afraid. 5 The cords of hell entangled me, * and the snares of death were set for me. 6 I called upon the LORD in my distress * and cried out to my God for help. 7 He heard my voice from his heavenly dwelling; * my cry of anguish came to his ears. 8 The earth reeled and rocked; * the roots of the mountains shook; they reeled because of his anger. 9 Smoke rose from his nostrils and a consuming fire out of his mouth; * hot burning coals blazed forth from him. 10 He parted the heavens and came down * with a storm cloud under his feet. 11 He mounted on cherubim and flew; * he swooped on the wings of the wind. 12 He wrapped darkness about him; * he made dark waters and thick clouds his pavilion. 13 From the brightness of his presence, through the clouds, * burst hailstones and coals of fire. 14 The LORD thundered out of heaven; * the Most High uttered his voice. 15 He loosed his arrows and scattered them; * he hurled thunderbolts and routed them. 16 The beds of the seas were uncovered, and the foundations of the world laid bare, * at your battle cry, O LORD, at the blast of the breath of your nostrils. 17 He reached down from on high and grasped me; * he drew me out of great waters. 18 He delivered me from my strong enemies and from those who hated me; * for they were too mighty for me. 19 They confronted me in the day of my disaster; * but the LORD was my support. 20 He brought me out into an open place; * he rescued me because he delighted in me. Today's Readings: https://prayer.forwardmovement.org/daily_prayer.php

Noonday Prayer, April 14, 2021 Thank you for joining us!

Psalm 119: Beth In quo corrigit? 9 How shall a young man cleanse his way? * By keeping to your words. 10 With my whole heart I seek you; * let me not stray from your commandments.... 11 I treasure your promise in my heart, * that I may not sin against you. 12 Blessed are you, O LORD; * instruct me in your statutes. 13 With my lips will I recite * all the judgments of your mouth. 14 I have taken greater delight in the way of your decrees * than in all manner of riches. 15 I will meditate on your commandments * and give attention to your ways. 16 My delight is in your statutes; * I will not forget your word. Today's Readings: https://prayer.forwardmovement.org/daily_prayer.php

The Dean’s Forum group will spend their first class participating in the virtual Iftar dinner to be held in conjunction with Dialogue Institute of Kansas City this Wednesday, April 14. You will find details on the virtual Iftar dinner on our Upcoming Events page, https://www.kccathedral.org/upcoming-events/. The Dean’s Forum group will begin their new topic next Wednesday, April 21. Details on the class topic will be available soon, watch the Dean's Forum page, https://www.kccathedral.org/adultformation/deans-forum/, for more information. The class begins with a check-in at 6:45 p.m. and class runs from 78 p.m., followed by Compline.

We hope everyone had a Hoppy Easter last week! Thanks to a special donation from Kari O’Rourke and Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, the youth we serve in Kansa...s City, KS were able to enjoy this egg-citing holiday with some fun Easter treat bags! From goody bags on Valentine’s Day to Holiday Hero gifts during the winter season, we always want the youth we serve to have a good time over the holidays. Want to show the children and teens receiving treatment from us that some-bunny is thinking of them? Hop over to kvchospitals.org/donate to learn how you can offer hope, joy and healing.

Where do hope and faith come from in a time that challenges us? Come and join others from the Diocese of West Missouri as we gather online to hear insights from both lay and clergy on maintaining and building faith and hope in a time when our lives have been turned upside down. Registration deadline: Sunday, April 18.

Psalm 5 Verba mea auribus 1 Give ear to my words, O LORD; * consider my meditation. 2 Hearken to my cry for help, my King and my God, *... for I make my prayer to you. 3 In the morning, LORD, you hear my voice; * early in the morning I make my appeal and watch for you. 4 For you are not a God who takes pleasure in wickedness, * and evil cannot dwell with you. 5 Braggarts cannot stand in your sight; * you hate all those who work wickedness. 6 You destroy those who speak lies; * the bloodthirsty and deceitful, O LORD, you abhor. 7 But as for me, through the greatness of your mercy I will go into your house; * I will bow down toward your holy temple in awe of you. 8 Lead me, O LORD, in your righteousness, because of those who lie in wait for me; * make your way straight before me. 9 For there is no truth in their mouth; * there is destruction in their heart; 10 Their throat is an open grave; * they flatter with their tongue. 11 Declare them guilty, O God; * let them fall, because of their schemes. 12 Because of their many transgressions cast them out, * for they have rebelled against you. 13 But all who take refuge in you will be glad; * they will sing out their joy for ever. 14 You will shelter them, * so that those who love your Name may exult in you. 15 For you, O LORD, will bless the righteous; * you will defend them with your favor as with a shield. Today's Readings: https://prayer.forwardmovement.org/daily_prayer.php

Virtual Ramadan Iftar Wednesday, April 14 7:15 p.m. Dialogue Institute of Kansas City cordially invites you to Virtual Ramadan Iftar 2021. Our virtual gathering will be between on April 14, 7:158:30 p.m. and can be watched live, https://youtu.be/QoX7mJ3XY80. Or you may join the Zoom link if you prefer, Meeting ID: 919 6386 1740. https://zoom.us/j/91963861740... Live music, calligraphy and videos from World Children will add more fun to this event. During our Virtual Ramadan 2021 events, we will have representation of Muslims living in almost 20 different countries. Agenda: 7:158:30 p.m. (CT) Welcome Remarks Intro Video Remarks by Host Group Representative Key Note Speaker, Zuleyha Keskin from Australia Q&A Adhan Video People can start dining in their home Connecting to Muslim Families in Utah & France If families would like to have an authentic meal to share with their family they can order a meal from Jerusalem Cafe. The Jerusalem Dinner Feast is Halal and includes everything. They have two locations, one in Liberty and one in Westport. You can order ahead and pickup to be home in time for the Zoom event. https://jerusalemkc.com/

Cathedral EventsNovember 814 Join us for the following worship, formation and special events. Sunday 11/8... 9 a.m.Adult Formation: The Minor Prophets, led by Dean Andy. Handouts/Assignments posted herehttps://www.kccathedral.org/adultformation/sunday-formation/. To join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87805496431... 9:15 a.m.Children's Ministry Zoom. Contact Linda Martin to participate, [email protected] 10:15 a.m.Online Worship: Holy Eucharist. To participate: Websitehttps://www.kccathedral.org/worship/. Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/pg/kccathedral/videos/. YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN5zKsZBap4G_HB_6rAtpOQ.... Service Bulletinhttp://www.kccathedral.org/the-digital-liturgy/. 3:30 p.m.Youth Group. To join via Zoomhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/8210893669. Monday, 11/9 7:15 p.m.Sermon on the Mount class. More informationhttps://www.kccathedral.org/adultformation/jerrys-classes/. Tuesday, 11/10 7:30 a.m.GHTC's Digital Cafe. To joinhttps://zoom.us/j/568607781.... 12:30 p.m.Women's Bible Study via Zoom. To joinhttps://zoom.us/j/6657451295 7 p.m.Lectionary Bible Study. Join the LBS group in Realm for details, https://e.onrealm.org/.../8375ab70-6219-431c-98a6... Wednesday, 11/11 11 a.m.Onsite Prayer and Meditation. Visit our website for details and to register. https://www.kccathedral.org/covid-19/ 12 noonNoonday Prayer. To participate: Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/pg/kccathedral/videos/. YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN5zKsZBap4G_HB_6rAtpOQ.... Service Bulletinhttp://www.kccathedral.org/the-digital-liturgy/. 6:45 p.m.Dean's Forum: Lord, teach us to pray. Handouts posted herehttps://www.kccathedral.org/adultformation/deans-forum/. To joinhttps://zoom.us/j/424683903. Meeting ID: 424 683 903; Password: 138017. 8 p.m.Compline. All are welcome, regardless of class attendance. To joinhttps://zoom.us/j/424683903. Meeting ID: 424 683 903; Password: 138017. Saturday, 11/14 9 a.m.Saturday Morning Devotion. To joinhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/8210893669. For more details on any of these events, please visit our website. https://www.kccathedral.org/

Noonday Prayer for November 11.

Dean’s Forum & Compline: Lord, teach us to pray. Wednesdays via Zoom 6:45 p.m.Check-In 7 p.m.Class 8 p.m.Compline (open to everyone)... Dean Andy is now leading a class called Lord, teach us to pray. Prayer has always been important to the Church, both corporately and individually. It is especially important right now as we continue to live during this time of pandemic and amid civil and social unrest. How should we pray? What should we pray? In our time together we will begin with the question the disciples asked Jesus, Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples. (Lk 11:1b) Jesus taught them what we now call The Lord’s Prayer. We’ll explore this particular prayer together as well as different types of prayer as described in the Book of Common Prayer: adoration, praise, thanksgiving, penitence, oblation, intercession, and petition. Handouts are available below. The class begins with a check-in at 6:45 p.m. (new time) and class runs from 78 p.m., followed by Compline. Zoom link (https://zoom.us/j/424683903); Meeting ID: 424 683 903; Password: 138017.

Psalm 80 Qui regis Israel 1 Hear, O Shepherd of Israel, leading Joseph like a flock; * shine forth, you that are enthroned upon the cherubim. 2 In the presence of Ephraim, Benjamin, and Manasseh, *... stir up your strength and come to help us. 3 Restore us, O God of hosts; * show the light of your countenance, and we shall be saved. 4 O LORD God of hosts, * how long will you be angered despite the prayers of your people? 5 You have fed them with the bread of tears; * you have given them bowls of tears to drink. 6 You have made us the derision of our neighbors, * and our enemies laugh us to scorn. 7 Restore us, O God of hosts; * show the light of your countenance, and we shall be saved. 8 You have brought a vine out of Egypt; * you cast out the nations and planted it. 9 You prepared the ground for it; * it took root and filled the land. 10 The mountains were covered by its shadow * and the towering cedar trees by its boughs. 11 You stretched out its tendrils to the Sea * and its branches to the River. 12 Why have you broken down its wall, * so that all who pass by pluck off its grapes? 13 The wild boar of the forest has ravaged it, * and the beasts of the field have grazed upon it. 14 Turn now, O God of hosts, look down from heaven; behold and tend this vine; * preserve what your right hand has planted. 15 They burn it with fire like rubbish; * at the rebuke of your countenance let them perish. 16 Let your hand be upon the man of your right hand, * the son of man you have made so strong for yourself. 17 And so will we never turn away from you; * give us life, that we may call upon your Name. 18 Restore us, O LORD God of hosts; * show the light of your countenance, and we shall be saved. Today's Readings: https://prayer.forwardmovement.org/daily_prayer.php

Lectionary Bible Study Tuesday, November 10 6:45 p.m. ReadingMatthew 25:1430 (http://lectionarypage.net/YearA/Pentecost/AProp28_RCL.html) Join us for a discussion of context which will, with God’s grace, lead us to a discussion of how an understanding of scripture can restore us to fullness with God and each other in Christ. Visit the LBS page on our website for more details. https://www.kccathedral.org/adultformation/lbs/

Psalm 93 Dominus regnavit 1 The LORD is King; he has put on splendid apparel; * the LORD has put on his apparel and girded himself with strength. 2 He has made the whole world so sure *... that it cannot be moved; 3 Ever since the world began, your throne has been established; * you are from everlasting. 4 The waters have lifted up, O LORD, the waters have lifted up their voice; * the waters have lifted up their pounding waves. 5 Mightier than the sound of many waters, mightier than the breakers of the sea, * mightier is the LORD who dwells on high. 6 Your testimonies are very sure, * and holiness adorns your house, O LORD, for ever and for evermore. Today's Readings: https://prayer.forwardmovement.org/daily_prayer.php

Psalm 87 Fundamenta ejus 1 On the holy mountain stands the city he has founded; * the LORD loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob. 2 Glorious things are spoken of you, *... O city of our God. 3 I count Egypt and Babylon among those who know me; * behold Philistia, Tyre, and Ethiopia: in Zion were they born. 4 Of Zion it shall be said, "Everyone was born in her, * and the Most High himself shall sustain her." 5 The LORD will record as he enrolls the peoples, * "These also were born there." 6 The singers and the dancers will say, * "All my fresh springs are in you." Today's Readings: https://prayer.forwardmovement.org/daily_prayer.php

Holy Eucharist, November 8, 2020 Thank you for joining us!

Prelude for the November 8, 2020, Holy Eucharist

Psalm 88 Domine, Deus 1 O LORD, my God, my Savior, * by day and night I cry to you. 2 Let my prayer enter into your presence; *... incline your ear to my lamentation. 3 For I am full of trouble; * my life is at the brink of the grave. 4 I am counted among those who go down to the Pit; * I have become like one who has no strength; 5 Lost among the dead, * like the slain who lie in the grave, 6 Whom you remember no more, * for they are cut off from your hand. 7 You have laid me in the depths of the Pit, * in dark places, and in the abyss. 8 Your anger weighs upon me heavily, * and all your great waves overwhelm me. 9 You have put my friends far from me; you have made me to be abhorred by them; * I am in prison and cannot get free. 10 My sight has failed me because of trouble; * LORD, I have called upon you daily; I have stretched out my hands to you. 11 Do you work wonders for the dead? * will those who have died stand up and give you thanks? 12 Will your loving-kindness be declared in the grave? * your faithfulness in the land of destruction? 13 Will your wonders be known in the dark? * or your righteousness in the country where all is forgotten? 14 But as for me, O LORD, I cry to you for help; * in the morning my prayer comes before you. 15 LORD, why have you rejected me? * why have you hidden your face from me? 16 Ever since my youth, I have been wretched and at the point of death; * I have borne your terrors with a troubled mind. 17 Your blazing anger has swept over me; * your terrors have destroyed me; 18 They surround me all day long like a flood; * they encompass me on every side. 19 My friend and my neighbor you have put away from me, * and darkness is my only companion. Today's Readings: https://prayer.forwardmovement.org/daily_prayer.php

Psalm 70 Deus, in adjutorium 1 Be pleased, O God, to deliver me; * O LORD, make haste to help me. 2 Let those who seek my life be ashamed and altogether dismayed; *... let those who take pleasure in my misfortune draw back and be disgraced. 3 Let those who say to me "Aha!" and gloat over me turn back, * because they are ashamed. 4 Let all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; * let those who love your salvation say for ever, "Great is the LORD!" 5 But as for me, I am poor and needy; * come to me speedily, O God. 6 You are my helper and my deliverer; * O LORD, do not tarry. Today's Readings: https://prayer.forwardmovement.org/daily_prayer.php

2020 Christmas Eve Pageant at GHTC! We'll need your help in creating an exciting virtual event. The pageant will be posted on-line so all can watch whenever they wish and can share it with friends and family. Children, older siblings and parents can volunteer for various roles--readers, those who wish to create their own costumes and send pictures, perhaps even some singers. We'll tell the story, dress as the characters and sing carols and hymns--all from our homes! WE NEED V...OLUNTEERS in order for this to happen. Please contact me with your willingness to participate by November 20. I'll share more details with you then. Thank you all for considering this opportunity to bring joy to our Cathedral family and the community. Peace be with you. Linda Martin [email protected]

Psalm 72 Deus, judicium 1 Give the King your justice, O God, * and your righteousness to the King's son; 2 That he may rule your people righteously *... and the poor with justice. 3 That the mountains may bring prosperity to the people, * and the little hills bring righteousness. 4 He shall defend the needy among the people; * he shall rescue the poor and crush the oppressor. 5 He shall live as long as the sun and moon endure, * from one generation to another. 6 He shall come down like rain upon the mown field, * like showers that water the earth. 7 In his time shall the righteous flourish; * there shall be abundance of peace till the moon shall be no more. 8 He shall rule from sea to sea, * and from the River to the ends of the earth. 9 His foes shall bow down before him, * and his enemies lick the dust. 10 The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall pay tribute, * and the kings of Arabia and Saba offer gifts. 11 All kings shall bow down before him, * and all the nations do him service. 12 For he shall deliver the poor who cries out in distress, * and the oppressed who has no helper. 13 He shall have pity on the lowly and poor; * he shall preserve the lives of the needy. 14 He shall redeem their lives from oppression and violence, * and dear shall their blood be in his sight. 15 Long may he live! and may there be given to him gold from Arabia; * may prayer be made for him always, and may they bless him all the day long. 16 May there be abundance of grain on the earth, growing thick even on the hilltops; * may its fruit flourish like Lebanon, and its grain like grass upon the earth. 17 May his Name remain for ever and be established as long as the sun endures; * may all the nations bless themselves in him and call him blessed. 18 Blessed be the Lord GOD, the God of Israel, * who alone does wondrous deeds! 19 And blessed be his glorious Name for ever! * and may all the earth be filled with his glory. Amen. Amen. Today's Readings: https://prayer.forwardmovement.org/daily_prayer.php

Psalm 61 Exaudi, Deus 1 Hear my cry, O God, * and listen to my prayer. 2 I call upon you from the ends of the earth with heaviness in my heart; *... set me upon the rock that is higher than I. 3 For you have been my refuge, * a strong tower against the enemy. 4 I will dwell in your house for ever; * I will take refuge under the cover of your wings. 5 For you, O God, have heard my vows; * you have granted me the heritage of those who fear your Name. 6 Add length of days to the king's life; * let his years extend over many generations. 7 Let him sit enthroned before God for ever; * bid love and faithfulness watch over him. 8 So will I always sing the praise of your Name, * and day by day I will fulfill my vows. Today's Readings: https://prayer.forwardmovement.org/daily_prayer.php