diocese of grahamstown

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Diocese of Grahamstown

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Please take a moment to read this before the service

• We are grateful to Almighty God that it is possible for this service

to take place in this time of Covid-19. However, please remember

to observe all the protocols which are in place to try to minimise

the spread of the virus.

• Thank you for sanitising, having your temperature taken, and

recording your contact details at the door as you came in.

• Please sit in the seats indicated, and do not sit close to anyone

who is not part of your household.

• Keep your mask on, over nose and mouth, throughout the service.

• Please switch cellular phones to silent throughout the service.

• After the first hymn, the service will continue unannounced.

• Photographs may be taken during the Peace. We request

photographers to respect the dignity of the occasion and ask them

not to walk around during the service.

• Communion: All communicant Anglicans, and any visitors who are

communicant members in their own churches, affirming the

doctrine of the Trinity, are invited to receive Holy Communion.

Please wait for the ushers to invite you to come forward.

Communion will be in one kind only, and communicants will

stand.

• At the end of the service, please wait until the procession has left

the cathedral before leaving your seat to greet the new Dean.

Please, no hugging or touching of anyone who is not a member of

your household, and please refrain from forming a crowd outside

the Cathedral.

Presider and Bishop of Grahamstown

Preacher: The Right Reverend Ebenezer Ntlali

Director of Music: Mr Kutlwano Kepadisa

Organist: The Revd Dr Simon Tibbs

Cover photo: Dr Dean Allen: https://fb.me/1iwEpPjpr

ORDER OF PROCESSIONS

The Congregation should remain seated during the first procession,

and stand during the second procession

FIRST PROCESSION

(Organ Voluntary)

Crucifer & Acolytes

Servers

Lay Ministers

Heads of Educational Institutions

Interfaith and Ecumenical Clergy

Deacons

Visiting Priests

Honorary Canons

Visiting Archdeacons

Diocesan Clergy

SECOND PROCESSION

Thurifer

Crucifer

Visiting Deans

Order of Simon of Cyrene

Provincial Canons

Ecumenical Bishops

Registrar

Diocesan Chancellor

Bishops of the Province

Canons of the Cathedral

Diocesan Chapter

Cathedral Churchwardens

The Bishop of Grahamstown

Bishop’s Chaplain

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Incidental organ music

THE INTRODUCTION

Bishop: Alleluia, Christ is risen!

He is risen indeed. Alleluia!

The Lord be with you

And also with you

Bishop:

I have come to institute Venerable Mzinzisi Dyantyi as the Rector of the

Cathedral of St Michael and St George, and the Dean of Grahamstown. I call

upon you all to pray for him as he accepts this responsibility. As he dedicates

himself to this ministry, so I ask you to dedicate yourselves afresh to God’s

service so that together you may work to build up Christ’s Church and to

seek his Kingdom. And so my Brothers and Sisters, let us ask God’s help in

preparing ourselves to celebrate the holy mysteries of God.

Synaxist, Canon Noluthando Gixana:

Let us pray

1. Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the

King of creation!

O my soul, praise Him, for He is thy

health and salvation!

All ye who hear,

Now to His temple draw near,

Joining in glad adoration.

2. Praise to the Lord, who o'er all things

so wondrously reigneth,

Shelters thee under His wings, yea, so

gently sustaineth!

Hast thou not seen

All that is needful hast been

Granted in what He ordaineth?

3. Praise to the Lord, who doth prosper

thy work and defend thee!

Surely His goodness and mercy here

daily attend thee;

Ponder anew

What the Almighty can do

If with His love He befriend thee.

4. Praise to the Lord, O let all that is in

me adore Him!

All that hath life and breath, come

now with praises before Him!

Let the amen

Sound from His people again;

Gladly for aye we adore Him.

Processional Hymn: Praise to the Lord, the Almighty. EH 536

The altar is censed during this hymn.

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Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and

from whom no secrets are hid: 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 PENITENCE

Kyrie: (said)

Lord have mercy Lord have mercy

Christ have mercy Christ have mercy

Lord have mercy Lord have mercy

Let us confess ours sins, firmly resolved to keep God’s commandments and to

live in love and peace with our neighbour.

Silence

Almighty God, our heavenly Father, in penitence we confess that we

have sinned against you, through our own fault in thought, word

and deed, and in what we have left undone. For the sake of your

Son, Christ our Lord, forgive us all that is past, and grant that we

may serve you in newness of life, to the glory of your Name. Amen.

The Absolution

Bishop:

Almighty God, who forgives all who truly repent,

Have mercy on you, pardon your sins and set you free from them;

Confirm and strengthen you in all goodness,

And keep you in eternal life;

Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Collect

Almighty God, giver of all good gifts

By your Holy Spirit you call many

To serve as priests in your Church:

Bless Mzinzisi, now called to serve you in this parish

Give him grace to know the truth

Of your Holy Gospel

And by his life and teaching to proclaim Christ

That Mzinzisi may faithfully fulfil his ministry

And together with these your people

Further the work of your Church;

Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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Psalm 113 said

New Testament Lesson: Galatians 1:1, 6-10, read by the Revd Noelene

Arends

Gradual Hymn: Lord, thy word abideth. EH 436; XH 59

The Gospel: John 15:10—15, read by the Revd Bongiwe Sokopo

Listen to the Good news proclaimed in the Holy Gospel according to John,

Chapter 15, reading from verse 10.

People: Glory to Christ our Saviour

This is the Gospel of Christ

People: Praise to Christ our Lord

The Sermon: The Right Revd Ebenezer Ntlali

1. Lord, thy word abideth,

And our footsteps guideth;

Who its truth believeth

Light and joy receiveth.

2. Into zonke ngaye

Zadalwa, zabako;

Akwabiko nanye

Engadalwe nguye.

3. When the storms are o’er us,

And dark clouds before us,

Then its light directeth,

And our way protecteth.

4. Ukanyiso olo

Lwabonakalayo

Bezay’ emhlabeni

Ngokukanya kwake.

5. Word of mercy, giving

Succour to the living

Word of life, supplying

Comfort to the dying.

6. U-Lizwi ngo-Moya

Wenziwa inyama

Yobuntu benene,

Wahlala nabantu.

7. O that we discerning

Its most holy learning

Lord, may love and fear thee,

Evermore be near thee.

8. Siyamdumisa ke

Lowo ungu-Lizwi:

Wanga angasenza

Sibe ngabokanyo.

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THE INSTITUTION During the singing of the hymn, the churchwardens shall accompany the Dean-

Designate to the foot of the chancel steps.

Hymn: Brother, Sister, let me serve you. Songs of Fellowship 54

THE PROMISES OF THE PRIEST AND PEOPLE

The Churchwardens, the Dean-Designate and the Bishop shall move to the

several specific locations in the Cathedral. As they move from one point to

another, all sing the verses of hymns printed.

1. COMMITMENT TO EVANGELISM

Hymn: We love the place, O God (verses 1 and 3) EH 508/ XH 258

1. We love the place O God 3. Sitanda nequla

Wherein thine honour dwells; Eli lo-Baptizo:

The joy of thine abode Sizalelwa kona

All earthly joy excels. Ngokutsha ngu-Moya.

At the Font

The people face the font

Reader: Mrs Maggy Clarke

1. Brother, Sister, let me serve you,

Let me be as Christ to you;

Pray that I may have the grace to

Let you be my servant too.

2. We are pilgrims on a journey,

Fellow trav'llers on the road;

We are here to help each other

Walk the mile and bear the load.

3. I will hold the Christ‑light for you

In the night‑time of your fear;

I will hold my hand out to you,

Speak the peace you long to hear.

4. I will weep when you are weeping;

When you laugh, I'll laugh with you.

I will share your joy and sorrow

'Till we've seen this journey through.

5. When we sing to God in heaven,

We shall find such harmony,

Born of all we've known together

Of Christ's love and agony.

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Hear the words of our Saviour Jesus Christ: “Go therefore and make

disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the

Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have

commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the

age.” (Matthew 28:19-20)

Bishop:

Mzinzisi, will you joyfully bring the gospel of Christ to those who do not

know him? Will you instruct the people about Holy Baptism? Will you seek

out unbaptized people in the parish, and bring them in faith and repentance

to baptism and confirmation?

Dean-Designate: With God’s help I will.

Bishop:

People of this parish, by your baptism, you are called to be Christ’s

witnesses. Will you do all in your power to bring young and old to the

knowledge and love of Christ?

People: With God’s help we will.

2. COMMITMENT TO PRAYER

Verse 2 of EH 508/ XH 258

2. We love the house of prayer,

Wherein thy servants meet;

And thou, O Lord, art there

Thy chosen flock to greet.

At the Centre of the Nave

Reader: Mrs Nomakwezi Gabavana

Hear the words of Saint Paul: “First of all, then, I urge that supplications,

prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, for kings

and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life

in all godliness and dignity. This is good and is acceptable in the sight of God

our Saviour, who desires everyone to be saved, and to come to the knowledge

of the truth.” (I Timothy 2:1-4)

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Bishop:

Mzinzisi, will you be faithful in prayer and in saying the daily Offices? Will

you help the people to persevere and to grow in the life of prayer? Will you

lead them in worship? And order the services in God’s house with reverence

and care?


Bishop:

People of this parish and members of the Diocese, will you be faithful in

prayer? Will you come together frequently, And especially on Sundays, to

worship the almighty God?


3. COMMITMENT TO THE WORD OF GOD

Verse 5 of EH 508/ XH258

5. Sitand’ i-Zwi lako,

I-Zwi losindiso:

Uz’ usip’ ingqondo,

Size siliqonde.

At the Lectern

Reader: Mr Kutlwano Kepadisa

Hear the words of Saint Paul: “All scripture is inspired by God and can

profitably be used for teaching, for refuting error, for guiding people’s lives

and teaching them to be holy. This is how everyone who is dedicated to God

becomes fully equipped and ready for any good work.” (2 Timothy 3:16-17)

Bishop:

Mzinzisi, will you diligently study the Holy Scriptures, and read and

expound them to the people, according to the solemn promise you made at

your ordination?


Bishop:

People of this parish and members of the Diocese, will you read and meditate

on the Holy Scriptures so that you may grow in the knowledge of God and in

obedience to his word?

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At the Pulpit

Hymn: AMNS 431 (verse 1)

We have a gospel to proclaim,

good news for all in all the earth;

the gospel of a Saviour’s name:

we sing his glory, tell his worth.

Reader:

Hear the words of Saint Paul: “Before God, and before Christ Jesus who is

to judge the living and the dead, I charge you solemnly by his coming

appearance and his reign, proclaim the message, press it home on all

occasions, convenient or inconvenient, use argument, reproof and appeal,

with all the patience that the work of teaching requires.” (2 Timothy 4: 1-2)

Bishop:

Mzinzisi, will you proclaim God’s Holy Word with boldness, teach the truth

and banish error?


Bishop:

People of this parish and members of the Diocese, will you hear what is

preached, apply it to your lives, and by word and deed commend the gospel

to others?


4. COMMITMENT TO THE HOLY EUCHARIST

Hymn: Verse 4 of EH 508/ XH 258

4. Sitand’ i-Altar le,

Sixabise yona,

Sakunqula apo

Ubako ngenene.

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At the Altar

Reader: Mrs Jeanette Eve

Hear the words of Saint Paul: “When we bless the cup of blessing, is it not a

means of sharing in the blood of Christ? When we break the bread, is it not a

means of sharing in the body of Christ? Because there is one loaf we, many

as we are, are one body; for it is one loaf of which we all partake. For every

time you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the death of the

Lord, until he comes.” (I Corinthians 10:16-17, 11:26)

Bishop:

Mzinzisi, will you joyfully provide for the frequent celebration of the Holy

Eucharist, that Christ’s saving death and resurrection may be proclaimed

and that his Body the Church may be built up?


Bishop:

People of this parish and members of the Diocese, will you come with joy and

thanksgiving to take part in the Holy Eucharist, preparing yourselves in

faith and penitence?


5. COMMITMENT TO CHRIST AND ONE ANOTHER

Hymn: Verse 7 of EH 508/ XH 258

7. Lord Jesus, give us grace

On earth to love thee more,

In heaven to see thy face,

And with thy Saints adore.

Then the Bishop, standing before the altar, shall charge the Priest and the

People with these words:

Bishop:

Priest and people, you are the Body of Christ in this parish. Through you

God continues his work today. Make full use of the varied gifts which the

Holy Spirit richly bestows on each of you for the common good. Support one

another in prayer and fellowship. Witness to Christ in your work, in your

leisure and in your homes. Strive for justice in society. Be instruments of

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Christ’s peace and love. Do all in the name of the Lord Jesus. Without him

you can do nothing.

So I ask: Priest and people, do you dedicate yourselves afresh to him?

Dean-Designate and People: With God’s help we do.

THE TAKING OF THE OATH

The Bishop takes his seat at the entrance to the chancel, the Dean-Designate

stands before him

Bishop: Let the Oath be taken.

The Dean-Designate takes the Oath.

The Canon Commissary reads the preface to the declaration.

The Dean-Designate makes the Declarations.

The Oath and Declarations are signed by the Dean-Designate, the Bishop and

the witness.

THE LICENSING

The Bishop reads the Licence, the Dean kneeling before him and touching the

seal with his right hand. Then Bishop delivers the Licence to the Dean with

these words

Bishop:

Mzinzisi, Receive the Cure of the Souls which is both mine and yours, in the

name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

The Bishop shall stand and say

Bishop:

The Lord is your guardian, your defence at your right hand; the Lord will

guard you against all evil; he will guard you, body and soul. The Lord will

guard your going out and your coming in, now and for evermore.

THE WELCOME

The rector stands; the Churchwardens greet him, hand him the key of the

church and the roll of the parishioners, and say

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On behalf of the parish, we welcome you as our Rector (together with your

family) and we greet you in the name of the Lord. We will pray for you, and

we will faithfully work with you in this parish to the glory of God.

The Bishop calls on the Senior Archdeacon to welcome the Dean

In the name of Chapter, and of the Clergy of the Diocese, I welcome you as

our new Dean and Senior Priest.

A representative of the Deans of ACSA

We welcome you in the name of the Lord and look forward to working with

you in this Ministry.

Organ Fanfare

THE INSTALLATION

The Bishop takes the Dean by the right hand and led by the Churchwardens,

places him in his stall. The congregation stands

Bishop:

We, +Ebenezer, by divine permission, Bishop of Grahamstown, assign to

you, Mzinzisi Dyantyi your place and seat in this Cathedral Church, with

all the rights and privileges belonging to the office of Dean. Exercise your

ministry with faithfulness and love. Seek only the glory of God and the

building up of the Body of Christ. Always give support to your fellow clergy

and be an example to the people of God.

The Dean kneels, and the Bishop lays his hand on his head and says

Bishop:

The God of Peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus Christ,

the great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting

covenant, make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you

that which is well pleasing in his sight; and the blessing of God Almighty,

the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you

always. Amen

The Dean, still kneeling says alone and audibly, the Lord’s Prayer, the

congregation also kneeling.

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And the Bishop shall commend the new Dean to the prayers of the people;

after a period of silence he shall say

Bishop:

Almighty God grant that your servant Mzinzisi may so faithfully serve you

in this Ministry that he, with those committed to his care may attain to the

fullness of Eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

The Robing of the Dean by the Ven B T M Mfenyana, Archdeacon to the

Ordinary

Mzinzisi, receive this cope and be among us as a leader in the Church and

Community. We welcome you in the name of the Lord and look forward to

working with you.

The Bishop commends the Dean and his family to the prayers of the people.

After a period of silence, he says

Bishop: God our Heavenly Father your Son Jesus Christ knew the mutual

trust and care of an earthly home: bless the home of your servants Mzinzisi

and Lilitha, and enfold the family in your love and in the love of your people;

for Jesus Christ‘s sake. Amen

The Bishop introduces the Dean’s family

The Bishop and Dean return to their stalls while the congregation stands.

INSTALLATION OF THE SUB-DEAN &

CHANCELLOR OF THE CATHEDRAL

The Bishop says

Let the Oath be taken and the Declaration made.

The Dean says

By the authority committed to me as Dean, I assign to you this place and

seat, with all the rights and privileges of Sub-Dean and Chancellor of this

Cathedral Church of St Michael and St George.

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Almighty God, we praise you that through your Holy Spirit you strengthen

us for the work to which you call us. Bless Melany Marilia Adonis, chosen

to serve you in this office of Sub-Dean and Chancellor. Make her wise and

discreet in counsel, impartial in judgement and gentle in authority, so that

your Church may be enriched by her ministry; through Jesus Christ our

Lord. Amen.

We welcome you into the fellowship of this Chapter in the name of the Lord.

The Dean says

Let us pray.

Eternal Father, you have called us in this Diocese to share in the fellowship

of faith. Bless + Ebenezer our Bishop, the Chapter, the clergy and all our

people. Grant that your word may be truly preached and your sacraments

faithfully administered and received. By your Spirit fashion our lives after

the example of your Son, and grant that in all our dealings one with another

we may show forth the power of your love; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

INSTALLATION OF ARCHDEACONS

The Dean says

Let the Oaths be taken and the Declarations made.

By the authority committed to me as Dean, I assign to you these places and

seats, with all the rights and privileges of Archdeacons in the Diocese of

Grahamstown.

Almighty God, we praise you that through your Holy Spirit you strengthen

us for the work to which you call us. Bless those chosen to serve you in this

office of Archdeacon. Make them wise and discreet in counsel, impartial in

judgement and gentle in authority, so that your Church may be enriched by

her ministry; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

We welcome you into the fellowship of this Chapter in the name of the Lord.

Let us pray

Eternal Father, you have called us in this Diocese to share in the fellowship

of faith. Bless +Ebenezer our Bishop, the Chapter, the clergy and all our

people. Grant that your word may be truly preached and your sacraments

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faithfully administered and received. By your Spirit fashion our lives after

the example of your Son, and grant that in all our dealings one with another

we may show forth the power of your love; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

THE PEACE

Bishop:

Acknowledging the mission that we share, let us greet one another with a

sign of God’s peace.

The peace of the Lord be with you always

People: And also with you.

Offertory Hymn: Jesus lives! EH 134

The service proceeds according An Anglican Prayer Book p 116 following,

with The Presentation of Gifts, The Taking of the Bread and Wine, and the

Great Thanksgiving.

1. Jesus lives! thy terrors now

Can, O Death, no more appal us;

Jesus lives! by this we know

Thou, O grave, canst not enthral us.

Alleluya!

2. Jesus lives! henceforth is death

But the gate of Life immortal;

This shall calm our trembling breath,

When we pass its gloomy portal.

Alleluya!

3. Jesus lives! for us He died;

Then alone to Jesus living,

Pure in heart may we abide,

Glory to our Saviour giving.

Alleluya!

4. Jesus lives! our hearts know well

Naught from us His love shall sever;

Life, nor death, nor powers of hell

Tear us from His keeping ever.

Alleluya!

5. Jesus lives! to Him the Throne

Over all the world is given;

We, in spirit with Him one,

Rest and reign with Him in heaven.

Alleluya!

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Sanctus: (said)

Holy, holy, holy Lord

God of power and might

heaven and earth are full of your glory.

Hosanna in the highest.

Benedictus (said)

Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.

Hosanna in the highest.

The Great Amen (sung)

Masithi, Amen siyakudumisa (x2)

Amen, Bawo (x2)

Amen siyakudumisa.

A re re, Amen rea o rorisa. (x2)

Amen Ntate, (x2)

Amen rea o rorisa.

Agnus Dei (said)

Jesus, Lamb of God: have mercy upon us.

Jesus, bearer of our sins: have mercy upon us.

Jesus, redeemer of the world: give us your peace.

During the Administration of the Communion, Anthems will be sung by the

Choir.

At the conclusion of the service, the Bishop delivers

THE BLESSING

Bishop:

May God who has prepared for you a city, eternal in the heavens

bring you to the joy of that city of the great King.

May he raise up and strengthen whatever you build on Christ, the corner

stone, and draw you into the fellowship of the saints in glory.

May he grant you the Spirit of wisdom to know the hope to which he has

called you, and make you living temples of his presence.

And the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit be

among you and remain with you always. Amen.

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Vote of Thanks: The Dean

Announcements: The Revd Mkhangeli Mthimkhulu

Recessional Hymn: Thine be the glory! Songs of Fellowship 551

1. Thine be the glory, risen, conquering Son,

Endless is the victory thou o’er death hast won;

Angels in bright raiment rolled the stone away,

Kept the folded grave-clothes where thy body lay.

Thine be the glory, risen, conquering Son,

Endless is the victory thou o’er death hast won

2. Lo, Jesus meets us, risen from the tomb;

Lovingly he greets us, scatters fear and gloom;

Let the Church with gladness hymns of triumph sing,

For her Lord now liveth, death hath lost its sting:

3. No more we doubt thee, glorious Prince of Life;

Life is nought without thee: aid us in our strife;

Make us more than conquerors through thy deathless love;

Bring us safe through Jordan to thy home above:

Organ voluntaries

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The Very Reverend Mzinzisi Dyantyi with his wife

Lilitha, son Samila and daughter Sambesiwe.

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