Volume 13, Number 5 June, 2015
THE MESSENGER C HRIST CHURCH C ATHEDRAL M OBILE, A LABAMA
A Message from the Dean
VBS 2015 Tuesday, June 9 Thursday, June 11 9:00 a.m. to Noon See page 9 for more details.
Dear Cathedral Family, Most summers at Christ Church Cathedral slow down a bit after Vacation Bible School. We enjoy a time of relative rest and recreation through the remainder of June and July before ramping up for the new program year in August. This year will be exceptional. The events surrounding the consecration of our fourth bishop on July 25 have been in planning stages for many months now. June and July will see these plans come to fruition. Although the consecration service has moved down the street to Expo Hall, the Cathedral remains deeply involved in planning and preparation. Preparation of the service has been the work of the Liturgy Planning Committee, which I have chaired and which includes members from throughout the diocese. Cathedral organist and choirmaster Christopher Powell has overseen the coordination of music for the day as well as the organization of the massed diocesan choir, and he will serve as the principle musician for the day. Canon Dan Wagner has been working to coordinate acolytes from throughout the diocese, along with planning for our youth to participate in diocesan youth events that weekend at Camp Beckwith and Wilmer Hall. Most of the appointments for the ceremony— furnishings, hangings and linens, vessels for communion, etc.—will be gathered here at the Cathedral to be transported to Expo Hall by volunteers led by our Junior Warden Chuck McKay. Transformation of Expo Hall into a worship space is happening under the leadership of Judi Gulledge (of St.
Paul’s, Daphne and the Mobile Carnival Association) and our own Homer McClure. Our Usher Chair, Robby McClure, is organizing ushers for the day. Many events surround the consecration, and several of these will take place at the Cathedral. On Friday, July 24, diocesan clergy will gather here at the Cathedral to worship and meet with the Presiding Bishop and the Bishop-elect. Friday evening, a ticketed celebration event will take place here, and we will also host a reception following the consecration on Saturday afternoon. ECW Chairs Julie McClelland, Lucy Brady, and Rosemarie McClure, assisted by past chair Carolyn Eichold, are working to coordinate these hospitality events. Our own David Brady has overseen the planning for the Friday night event. Finally, on Sunday, July 26 our new bishop will be seated here at the Cathedral at the beginning of our 10:00 a.m. worship service, and he will preach and celebrate here for the first time as our diocesan bishop. Vestry member Margaret Thigpen will be coordinating hospitality for that day. Many, many talented people are giving their gifts and their time to make this first consecration in our life as the cathedral church of the diocese a success. I have mentioned a few by name, but many more, from throughout the diocese, are hard at work. Above all, we should give thanks for the tireless work of Cathedral Provost Carolyn Jeffers, who is serving the diocese as Chair of the Transition Committee. She has been putting in long hours for many months, travelling and meeting and emailing and organizing in order to pull together the continued on page 2
D e a n ’s M e s s a g e THE CATHEDRAL CHAPTER 2015
Robert Willis Israel Senior Warden
Hetty Cunningham Newell Charles Stephen McKay Junior Wardens
William Kennon Drew
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myriad details that are involved in this process. Please keep her, the Transition Committee, our Bishop-elect Russell Kendrick and his wife Robin and their family, and our retiring Bishop Philip Duncan and his wife Kathy in your prayers. Opportunities will be available for every member of the Cathedral family to volunteer
in some capacity to help make the consecration weekend a wonderful example of Christ Church hospitality. Please be prayerful about how you can be a part. Faithfully, The Very Reverend Beverly F. Gibson, Ph.D., Dean
Treasurer
Harwell Ellis Coale, Jr. Chancellor
Ronald A. Snider Clerk
Class of 2015 John D. Davidson Mary Esther T. Elliott Banks C. Ladd Alison S. Mitchell Lucy F. Moore Henry R. Seawell IV
Class of 2016 Sage M. Bolt Lewis H. Golden George B. Inge Robert W. Israel Charles S. McKay Hetty C. Newell
C O N G R AT U L AT I O N S C O L L E G E G R A D UAT E S MIKE BJORKLUND Son of Barbara and Skip Archer University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama Mechanical Engineering
EDWARD MORRISSETTE BOLT Son of Sage and Preston Bolt Mercer University Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
LAUREN GAMBLE daughter of Rodger Gamble Jackson State University
Class of 2017 V. Lyn Bennett Cartledge W. Blackwell III Steven B. Hall Barbara L. Mitchell Margaret M. Thigpen Thomas B. Van Antwerp
SAMUEL STEPHENSON JEFFERS Son of Carolyn and Richard Jeffers Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama Bachelor of Science in Ecology, Evolution, Behavior
FINLEY BROOKS REEVES Chapter Members
Mendy Henderson, 2016 St. Agatha’s, deFuniak Springs
Gary Moore, 2017 St. Paul’s, Daphne
The Rev. Aaron Smith, 2018 St. Paul’s, Magnolia Springs
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Son of Shannon and Archie Reeves University of the South, Sewanee, Tennessee Bachelor of Arts
WILLIAM BATTLE PEEBLES Son of Allison and John Peebles University of the South, Sewanee, Tennessee Bachelor of Arts in English
A Me s s a g e f ro m t h e C a n o n Pa s t o r Life down here on the gulf is shifting gears. School has let out and the temperatures have warmed up. Even the humidity has returned. Now, much of our thoughts and energy shift to life over the bay or at the beach, or travel to see family, friends, and new sights. I too look forward to seeing family and friends back in South Carolina later this month. While we all feel the change of season and mindset, I hope you will not forget about the Cathedral and our summer efforts. For us, there really is not a slowdown this summer. Just sitting in our staff meetings reminds me that there is plenty going on at the Cathedral! Along with the consecration this July, things are still happening and I commend you all to consider helping or participating. The Dean will have a book study once more this summer. The book, Barchester Towers, looks at how a cathedral in nineteenth century England handles the coming of a new bishop and his wife. I will not spoil the plot, but I think you will enjoy the book. The
opportunity to discuss the book will be a good time, too! This year, our Vacation Bible School will be Hometown Nazareth: Where Jesus Was a Kid. VBS will take place June 9-11, with set up happening after church on June 7 and Monday, June 8. Volunteer opportunities are still available. Also, we have a wish list of several items and the opportunity to assist us in procuring the items. Please look further in our newsletter, on page 9, to see if you can help. If you would like to assist us, please contact me or Alison Mitchell. The EYC is getting together this month to catch a Bay Bears game. Our youth are invited to participate in two events during the consecration (at Wilmer Hall and Beckwith) and will participate in the Jonathan Myrick Daniels Pilgrimage in August. Sarah Bolt and I are working on the program year activities. And, of course this summer, the Cathedral is hosting the consecration of our new bishop. There are still opportunities to help. Information is in
this newsletter and on the Cathedral web site. We have sign-up sheets on the ministry table in the Chapter House. Please consider how you can assist for this important event. Finally, in all that we do at the Cathedral, I ask for your prayers. I would love for as many folks to participate in our offerings, but I know there are conflicts. We can use your prayers, though. Praying is something all of us can do, no matter how old or young, whether we are traveling the world or limited to a bed. The Cathedral always can use your prayers. Have a great June everyone. I hope to see you at church! Blessings, The Reverend Canon Daniel A. Wagner Canon Pastor dwagner@christchurchcathedralmobile.org
E p i s c o p a l C h u r c h Wo m e n — E C W This is the time of year that we generally say thank you to our retiring ECW chair and welcome our new cochair, who is beginning a two-year term. This year, however is special. We will wait until August to say thank you to Julie McClelland, as the culmination of her term will be the Consecration of our 4th Bishop. We are not letting her go, and are instead asking Rosemarie McClure, who will be coming on as co-chair to join our transition team so that we will have all hands on deck come July 25! Rosemarie will serve as co-chair with upcoming ECW Chair, Lucy Brady. You may help as well. Please use the sign-up sheets on the ministry table to let us know what part you would like to play in the consecration. A list of volunteer opportunities is available on page 4 in this The Messenger.
Left to right: Julia McClelland (2014–15 ECW Chair), Lucy Brady (2015–16 ECW Chair), Rosemarie McClure (2015–16 Co-Chair)
In August, look for the ECW annual report and the plans for our 2015-2016 program year.
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Bi s ho p C o n s e c r a t i o n — Ju ly 2 4 & 2 5 Vo l u n t e e r O p p o r t u n i t i e s We need your help with events for the Bishop Consecration on Friday, July 24 and Saturday, July 25, please sign-up on the forms at the ministry table or contact the Cathedral Office at 438-1822 or office@christchurchcathedralmobile.org.
F RIDAY , J ULY 24 10:00 a.m. CLERGY GATHERING Christ Church Cathedral
Greeters: 8:30 a.m. until 9:45 a.m. We will need 10 to 12 greeters stationed around the campus. Hospitality: 8:30 a.m. until 9:45 a.m. Prepare refreshments. Ushers: 8:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. We will need ushers to hand out bulletins and assist during the service. Afternoon Set-up for Consecration Celebration: Time and responsibilities to be announced.
6:00 p.m. CONSECRATION CELEBRATION Christ Church Cathedral
S ATURDAY , J ULY 25
Assist with Bishop’s Spouse Event: 9:00 a.m. until Responsibilities to be announced.
2:00 p.m. CONSECRATION OF THE 4TH BISHOP Mobile Expo Hall Afternoon Set-up for Reception: Time and responsibilities to be announced. 4:00 p.m. RECEPTION Christ Church Cathedral Greeters: 3:30 p.m. until end of reception. We will need 10 to 12 greeters stationed around the campus.
S UNDAY , J ULY 26 10:00 a.m. SEATING OF THE 4TH BISHOP Christ Church Cathedral
Hospitality: 8:30 a.m. until 9:45 a.m. Prepare refreshments.
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God willing and the people consenting
The Reverend James Russell Kendrick will be ordained and consecrated a Bishop in the One, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church, and Fourth Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast Saturday, the twenty-fifth day of July in the year of our Lord two thousand and fifteen at two o’clock in the afternoon Mobile Civic Center Expo Hall 401 Civic Center Drive Mobile, Alabama CHIEF CONSECRATOR The Most Reverend Katharine Jefferts Schori Presiding Bishop and Primate of the Episcopal Church The Bishop and Standing Committee of the Episcopal Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast request your prayers and the honor of your presence. Clergy: cassock, surplice, red stoles Bishops: rochet, chimere, tippet
Reception following at Christ Church Cathedral
Additional information: www.bishopsearch.diocgc.com
7 8 t h G e n e r a l C o nve n t i o n 78TH GENERAL CONVENTION OF THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH Wednesday, June 25 through Friday, July 3 Salt Lake City, Utah Just as our diocese is in transition, so too is the Episcopal Church. This summer our delegates will elect a new presiding bishop. The consecration of our fourth bishop will be one of the final visits of The Most Rev. Katherine Jefferts Schori’s primacy.
You can follow all of the action at the convention’s website: http://www.generalconvention.org/.
M us i c M i n i s t r y — C a t h e d r a l O r g a n A GRAND AND GLORIOUS HERITAGE
View of organ pipe chamber
Early one morning a while ago, as I was opening the church for our team of organ builders and tuners who were arriving to begin a day of work on our pipe organ, a young man called out to me asking to see the inside of the church. As I showed him around, we began talking about the organ, and I was amazed to hear him eloquently express how, for him, the sound of the organ elevates things and creates an atmosphere in which one looks upward. He went on to lament that, in some churches, the organ has fallen out of style. I was encouraged by his love of the organ’s majestic sounds, and he even asked to be notified of any future organ concerts! After learning a bit more about our building and concert series, he went off to work in one of the government buildings surrounding the church, and I was left pondering the significance of the encounter.
Christopher W. Powell, Cathedral Organist and Choir Master
For nearly two centuries, Christ Church has enjoyed beautiful organ music within its walls. Over the years, four different pipe organs have occupied this space, and many interesting organists have presided over these instruments. Since the mid 1800s our church has been known for its fine music (a reputation that even
withstood the Civil War), and this is a tradition we can be proud of and must maintain. Our pipe organ always has been the “voice of our space,” and with continued maintenance, it can continue in this role for generations to come. Recently, it has come to our attention that the organ has suffered from deferred maintenance and design issues. While many of the most urgent issues have been resolved thanks to swift action by the vestry and finance committee, it is clear that an ongoing organ fund is necessary to adequately preserve and plan for the future of this instrument. Pipe organs require routine maintenance to continue functioning and occasionally need renovation and sometimes modification. Therefore, we have established the Cathedral Organ Fund. It is with gratitude to our forebears and confidence in our future that I ask you to read about our organ, attend our concerts, and consider financially Pipes of the pedal division supporting the “voice of our space.” More than just a maintenance fund, however, this summer marks the beginning of what I hope will be a renaissance of appreciation and understanding of our pipe organ. Join us as we draw closer to this instrument that has inspired us artistically and spiritually for generations. As part of our renewed awareness project, we will periodically run articles in The Messenger on past organists of the Cathedral. This month, you may have special interest in the story of Madame Mariah Kowalewski, the longest -tenured organist here at Christ Church Cathedral. Thanks to Christopher with Carl Gettig, her, a precedent was a former organist of Christ Church laid for fine church music, and this is a legacy we are mindful of and strive to uphold. We are the heirs of a grand and glorious heritage.
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A BRIEF BIOGRAPHY OF MADAME MARIAH KOWALEWSKI, ORGANIST OF CHRIST CHURCH FROM 1846-1897 The following is a partial reprinting of a letter from Madame Kowalewski’s great-great granddaughter, Elizabeth Stickney Carroll, sent in September of 1996 to Lucy H. Rouse, former Archivist-Historian of Christ Church. “[Mariah] Dillon was born in Dublin, Ireland in 1813 [ . . . ]. Mariah’s father’s family name was Dillon, a member of a distinguished Irish family. Both of her parents were talented musicians, and when Mariah showed signs at an early age of the same musical talent, she was enrolled in Lugiere’s School of Music in Dublin. She became renowned at the age of 13 for her musical compositions, which she played in recitals along [with] the music of Mozart, Beethoven, Hayden and Mendelssohn. She was a contemporary of Felix Mendelssohn and knew him well. Frederic Chopin happened to see her and hear her playing the organ in one of the great Cathedrals of London, and was so impressed with her talent, her pretty face and bubbling personality, that he asked her parents if they would allow her to become his pupil. Mariah and her mother toured with Chopin to raise money for his beloved Poland. It was through him that Mariah met a young Polish Count, Dr. Verscoyle [Kowalewski]. They fell in love and were married before her twentieth birthday. They settled in London and had a daughter. Adventure called and in the fall of 1836, they embarked from Liverpool in a sailing vessel—destination: America. After a long and arduous voyage they arrived in New Orleans. From there they moved to Pensacola where their son was born. The family finally settled in Mobile, Alabama. Mariah captivated all who met [her] with her joy of [life] and her music. But all was [not] serene—during a yellow fever epidemic she lost her husband and son. Mariah opened a school of music and it wasn’t long before her Musical Salon was the focal point of culture in Mobile. She was not only a teacher to her pupils, but also their guide, confidante and mentor. Mariah became organist and Choir Directress of Christ Episcopal, the oldest Episcopal Church in Alabama. She held that position for [51] years and died in [1897] at the age of [84].”
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1857 Henry Erben organ in the balcony (destroyed in the 1906 hurricane)
THE CATHEDRAL ORGAN: BY THE NUMBERS 1841 Henry Erben: $2, 600 1857 Henry Erben (50 stops): Paid $6,000 Valued at $10,000 1907 Hook & Hastings (39 stops): $10,500 1987 Steiner-Reck rebuild of Hook & Hastings and additional pipes (57 stops): $228,771 Currently, the replacement cost of our pipe organ: $1,800,000
Workers installing pipes for the 1987 Steiner-Reck organ (from Mobile Press Register 1987)
A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE PIPE ORGAN
The pipe organ has a long and detailed history. It is generally accepted that the organ was invented in Alexandria, Greece, in the 3rd century BC. Primitive organs were used in Roman and Byzantine civic events. Although it is Reeds of the swell division not entirely clear when the organ was first used in churches, the first documented Western church organ shows up in the 800’s AD. Although scholars differ widely in their opinions, the Talmud mentions the “magrefa”, an early form of organ supposedly used in Jerusalem’s Jewish Temple during the reign of Herod. During the Middle Ages, Medieval organs grew to massive sizes but still didn’t have ways to control which sounds were used. When playing a key, all the pipes for that note sounded. By the Renaissance, something resembling a modern keyboard appeared, and early versions of stops came into use. For the first time, one could blend the organ’s tones as one saw fit! During the Baroque period (c.1590-1750), organs started looking and sounding much like they do today. During this time, national schools of organ playing and building appeared, and that is why organ music from different countries sounds so varied and different. Each country had very individualized instruments. Finally, the 19th century Romantic period organ started to more directly mimic the orchestra, and rich, warm tone-colors were developed sometimes at the expense of clarity, but mainly to great View from Organ Chamber during effect. recent maintenance
As is often the case in almost any field, a strong leaning in one direction eventually meets with an overwhelming sway in the other direction. The Organ Reform Movement, started by Albert Schweitzer, was a worldwide effort on the part of organists and organ builders to restore the pipe organ to 16th and 17th century ideas for the authentic performance of music from those eras. Unfortunately, this movement, while restoring pure, clear sounds of the Renaissance and Baroque periods, destroyed many of the great organs of the Romantic period. While the Organ Reform Movement was in many ways healthy, it was, at its worst, regressive. Today, a more balanced approach to organ performance, scholarship, and building is developing. The integrity of instruments of specific time periods is being respected, and new instruments are being created with broad purposes in mind.
SUMMER ORGAN RECITALS AT THE CATHEDRAL Christopher W. Powell, organist All recitals are free and open to the public.
Bach: The Origin Sunday, June 21, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. This Father’s Day, celebrate J. S. Bach, the father of all Western music after him. Explore the many sides of this great composer, and hear some of his greatest works.
A Night at the Symphony Sunday, August 23, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. Come enjoy an evening of organ music inspired by symphonic works. Hear transcriptions of famous orchestral pieces and a complete organ symphony by Charles-Marie Widor. Page 7
Cor respondence Dear Good People of Christ Church Cathedral, Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Word has been received by my office of your faithfulness and generosity in the financial support you have provided through the Good Friday Offering. On behalf of the bishops, clergy and people of the Province of Jerusalem and the Middle East and all who will benefit from your support, I offer you my deep appreciation. We sometimes wonder what we can do in times which seem so tragic and confusing. The Good Friday Offering provides us a focus for our prayers an action in support of our sisters and brothers throughout the Middle East. Our support for the schools, hospitals, medical clinics and parishes sponsored by the dioceses of the Province promote mutual respect and understanding among the people of the region which are the foundation stones of the future. Thank you for your participation in this vital ministry. Your servant in Christ, The Most Reverend Katharine Jefferts Schori Presiding Bishop and Primate Thank you! The Rev. Canon Robert D. Edmunds Middle East Partnership Officer The Episcopal Church Dean Gibson, We were honored to be part of the 10th Anniversary Cathedral Celebration and to be presented with the gracious resolution and gift of a Christ Church painting. Mary and I look forward to our time at Christ Church Cathedral giving thanks to God for many wonderful memoires. Please know of our prayers for you, your family, and our Cathedral family as the adventure continues. Faithfully, The Very Reverend Johnny W. Cook Dean Emeritus
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Dear Christ Church Family, Thank you so much for making me feel so special at the service Sunday. Christ Church has been a very important part of my life since the day I was born. It has helped me develop my relationship with God and given me spiritual tools that I will use for the rest of my life. Thank you so much for the Bible. It will be a great reminder of my church family at home. I am excited about college and all of the adventures life has in store for me. Thank you again for being an important part of my life. Much love, Annabel McKay My Dear Cathedral Family, Yet another year has passed since I last wrote to express my deep gratitude for your prayerful support of the ministry at St. Mary’s by the Sea Episcopal Church in Coden, Alabama. You faithfully pray for us each week and lift us up before God. Thank you, thank you! As I have said before, I do not understand the power of prayer, but more and more I know it. To update you on the mission and ministries of Saint Mary’s: we are missionaries for the Good News of Jesus Christ, with many outreach ministries in south Mobile County. Last November our Fall Barbeque and Crafts Fair was a great success thanks to all members and especially the ECW. Locals enjoyed some fine pulled pork barbeque and an array of craft items by local vendors as well as The Crafty Ladies of St. Mary’s. The Crafty Ladies design and make the “Saint Mary’s Angels” from oyster shells. The Angels have become our signature item and a successful fundraiser benefitting our
growing children’s ministry. We have Angels designed to represent most SEC football teams, branches of the armed forces, various seasons, teacher gifts, births, and saints. Our food bank continues to grow and serve an increasing number of families in the south Mobile County area. In November and December we worked with the area Costal Response Team in collecting “Coats for Kids” and were able to give the center over one hundred warm coats. During Lent we hosted our “Second Annual Member Guest Supper” with standing room only in the fellowship hall. On the first Sunday in May we held a pancake breakfast to partner with Wilmer Hall’s fundraiser. We also recognized and honored four graduates in our community. Last week Bishop Duncan and Kathy visited St. Mary’s to dedicate the Douglas Memorial Bell Pavilion and Bell, as well as confirm two new members and receive two members. Most of all, we are growing spiritually “in the knowledge and love of God” as we worship together, pray, study, fellowship, and minister in Christ’s name. This is the fruit of your faithful prayers. Please know I am honored and humbled by them. Warmly in Christ, Sara Phillips Pastoral Leader
Easter Sunday, 2015 Photo courtesy of Gerry Phillips
V BS 2 0 1 5 — Ju n e 9 , 1 0 , 1 1 As we plan and prepare for Hometown Nazareth VBS, our team requests your prayers. You may also show your support by making a monetary gift. The village well is in the Chapter House for receiving your gifts.
Tu esd ay, Ju ne 9 th rou gh
Thu rsd ay, Ju ne 11 9:00 a .m . to Noo n
VBS 2015 Supply List Food Items
Bananas & Green Grapes—daily (snack for 40 children for 3 days)
Herbs—fresh mint, dried lavender, or dried rose petals (any quantity)
2 bags of Sugar (10 lbs. total)
3 bottles of Extra Virgin Olive Oil (any brand—at least 35 oz. total)
Volunteers of all ages needed:
2 boxes Saltine Crackers
Heavy Whipping Cream (100 oz. total)
We have many opportunities for: Tribe Leaders, Shop Keepers, Drama Leaders, Outdoor Play Leader, Kitchen Helpers, and Pre-event Shoppers
Non–Food Items
1 Bag of Potting Soil
1 Bag of Grass Seed
To volunteer or register your child, sign up on-line at
20 cans of Play Dough (any color)
3 bags of Cotton Balls
www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/hl/christchurchcath
5 packages of Baby Wipes
Set up—Sunday, June 7
Training/Decorating—Monday, June 8
Take down—Thursday, June 11
Contact Alison Mitchell at alisonsmitchell2@gmail.com
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JUNE BIRTHDAYS June 1
Champ White
June 5
Mary Elizabeth Blankenship Kennon Drew Elizabeth Elliott Perri McKay Alex Nicolson
June 6
Yates Grehan Katie Powell
June 7
Katherine Deaton Trey Koss Carson Russell
June 8
Will Drew Sonny Irvine
June 9
True Nicholson John White
June 10 Mike Gibson June 11 George Seymour Claire Speegle June 12 Shannon Harris Kristyn Seawell Smitty Vanek
June 16 Alex Mitchell June 17 Betsy Brown Skip Brutkiewicz Sonny Kearley Marolyn Kruse June 19 Tim Holladay Cooper Leland June 20 Larry Floyd Talmadge Hines Jay Watkins June 21 Kathy Thurber June 23 Natalie Coale Sophie Ferguson June 24 Patti Biel June 25 Betty Coale June 26 Wayne Butler Jacque Hawkins June 27 Merle Findley June 28 Lisa Portacci June 29 Marissa Patrick Emily Stubblefield June 30 Fred Hoffmeyer
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PRAYER FOR A BIRTHDAY O God, our times are in your hand: Look with favor, we pray, on your servants as each begins another year. Grant that each may grow in wisdom and grace, and strengthen their trust in your goodness all the days of their lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
T h e C at h e d r a l R e a d BARCHESTER TOWERS by Anthony Trollope
Initial Meeting: Tuesday, June 2 at 5:30 p.m. Discussion: Tuesday, June 23 at 5:30 p.m. Barchester Towers, Trollope’s most popular novel, is the second of the six Chronicles of Barsetshire. The Chronicles follow the intrigues of ambition and love in the cathedral town of Barchester. Trollope was of course interested in the Church, that pillar of Victorian society—in its susceptibility to corruption, hypocrisy, and blinkered conservatism—but the Barsetshire novels are no more ‘ecclesiastical’ than his Palliser novels are ‘political’. It is the behavior of the individuals within a power structure that interests him.
Hard copies are available in the Cathedral office for $10. To receive reading information, please contact Marla in the Cathedral office at mreis@christchurchcathedralmobile.org or 438-1822.
D i o c e s a n Yo u t h We e ke n d — Ju ly 2 4 - 2 5 We are collecting items for the Wilmer Hall Thrift Shop. On Friday, July 24, we will join the new Bishop in donating these items as part of a service project for Wilmer Hall. We will stay overnight on Friday, July 24 at Camp Beckwith in the cabins. There will be a campfire and youth program that evening. On Saturday, July 25, we will join the Diocese at Mobile Expo Hall to take part in the consecration for the 4th Bishop of the
Episcopal Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast. We are renting vans and providing transportation (for free!) from three locations along I-10 between Dothan and Mobile as well as return transportation on the way back. All meals and lodging are being provided by the Commission on Youth & Young Adult Ministries.
Registration forms will be emailed to each church, so mark your calendars!
EPISCOPAL CHURCH Q & A’S What do Episcopalians believe? Episcopalians believe in a Trinitarian God (the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit) who created us, redeems us, and never lets us go. This means that God is the source of all life, that through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, our sins are forgiven and our lives are brought into closer union with God. It also means that God’s love is present in the world and with us always. We believe in the church as the body of Christ, one that is holy, catholic (or universal), and apostolic, continuing the teaching of Jesus through the Apostles’ Creed, found on the Book of Common Prayer and often recited in our liturgy, outline our beliefs. More specific explanations of the beliefs of Episcopalians can be found in the catechism (or outline of faith) that is also in the Book of Common Prayer.
TRAVELING PRAYER I know, O God, that wherever I travel, You will be with me. There is nowhere I can go, no situation I can face, which is outside Your love and strength; so I commit myself into Your care keeping on this journey, knowing that at all times I am in Your hands. Amen.
REMINDER While you are traveling, don’t forget to grab the hotel toiletries and bring them to the Cathedral to give to those in need.
C a t h e d r a l P r aye r L i s t O God, the strength of the weak and the comfort of sufferers: Mercifully accept our prayers, and grant to your servants the help of your power, that their sickness may be turned into health, and our sorrow into joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
We Pray for: Members: Brink Brinkley, Butch Trawick, Alice Carwie, Raymond Fields, Lisa Williams, Fairley Morton, Katherine Deaton, Carol Rodgers, Hank Cobb, Icy Lee Neel, Patricia Burchfield, Mary Searle
Friends & Family: Peggy Naughton, Gary Davis, Harrison Leff, Michael Cameron, Nancy & Don Cameron, Rob & Amy Archer Ellis, Joyce Lee, Davis Nelson, Michael Sumrall, Gwen Cook, Alfred Showers, Jim Elia, Anne Brown, Mark Brown, Harriett Lillich, Dave Carlyn Block, Rachel McClanahan, Tom Cunningham, Francis Grace Hirs, Norma Beazley, Curtis Bullock, Valerie Boatman, Ann Jones, Hank Wozniek, Lisa Thompson, Stella Phillips, James Thomas, Ted Fraiche, Mark Miles, Tot Swanson, Art Swanson, Hayden Jenkins, Maggie Jenkins, Betty Ruth Patek, Carolyn Pryor, Merle Findley, Louise Douglas, Shirley & Dunlap Peeples, Steve Harris, Marian Macpherson Currie, Mary Lou Peake, Bill Goodloe, Kit & Roger Geil and the Geil family, Angel & Larry Torres, Kathy Boucvalt, Bill Stevens, Ginger Simpson, Karen Sentilles, Lila Fisk, Tracey Johnson, Joe Lowrey, Temple Webber, Celeste Hall, Betty Browder, Allan Tucker, Wyatt Ison, Kathy Sanders, Davis Sarrett, Clarise Waters, Glenn Hill, Leslie Ellis Sharbel, Cora Lemmon, Marian Hall, Homer Kemp, Jane Behlen, Dan Jones, Florence Tucker, Betty Larison, Mike Barnett, Carolyn Graham, Ralph and Catherine Neal, Willie Thomas, Mark Mason, Anita Stead, Gillette Slaton, Jim McCall, Tim Fulton, Carter Albrecht, Marty Davidson, Bennett Stenger, Gladys Crowson, Billy Yost, Noel Fell,
the Ward Family, Sybil Willis Rodgers, Hap Myers, Jr., Paul Vickers, Sr., George Robison, Georgia Dominick, Mitch Johnson, Robin Wade, Randy Moore, Rick Nichols, Eric Kosche, Patrick Smith, Kate Heddrich, Julie Brinson, John Aduston Rogers IV, Ceaser Bryant, Moana Karstater, Dianne McCall, Vieva Steele Sara Phillips, Pastoral Leader, Mary’s, Coden
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Brian Caselton, Louis Coggin, Jonathan Duralde, Tyler Gamble, Sam Garcia, Darrien Gibson, Parker Hollinghead, Kelley Hood, Brian Hudson, Abby Hutchins, Randy Johnson, Ron Lansong, Jean-Michael Lemieux, Chris Marslender, Zack Miller, Todd & Jordana Mouthaan, Keith Moss, Michael Nassar, Jerry Olin, Tyler Oubre, Brian Pennell, Josh Power, Daniel White-Spunner Reed, Susan Reniewicz, Evan Sizemore, John Snyder, Conner Thigpen, Ryan Anthony Thomas, Ryan Walker, The Rev. Bowen Woodruff, Angela Brunson Buysman
Births: William Creary Carter, son of Virginia and Oliver Carter
Souls Departed: Shelton Hendrix, father of Thad Hendrix; Molly Ann DuBose; James Clarence Bledsoe, Jr.
Please contact the Cathedral Office (office@christchurchcathedralmobile.org or 438-1822) to let us know if you would like to remove or keep the names of Friends and Family you have submitted on the prayer list. We will update this list regularly.
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CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL 115 South Conception Street Mobile, Alabama 36602
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CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL Corner of St. Emanuel and Church Streets 115 South Conception Street, Mobile, Alabama 36602 Established 1822 The Right Reverend Philip M. Duncan, II, Bishop The Very Reverend Beverly F. Gibson, Ph.D., Dean The Reverend Canon Daniel A. Wagner, Canon Pastor Carolyn S. Jeffers, Provost Christopher W. Powell, Organist and Choir Master Brenda J. Stanton, Financial Secretary Marla J. Reis, Cathedral Secretary Polly M. Garner, Assistant to the Provost Sarah S. Bolt, Youth Activities Coordinator Corinne R. Betbeze, Children’s Program Coordinator Deidre and Joe Williamson, Nursery Judy J. Jones, Housekeeping ✠ Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday Phone 251.438.1822 Fax: 251.433.3403
Website: www.christchurchcathedralmobile.org E-mail: office@christchurchcathedralmobile.org
The Cathedral Mission Statement The Cathedral is the spiritual center of the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast. The Cathedral is a dynamic and evolving church that serves as a liturgical, educational, and pastoral center for Diocesan life. It serves as a visible symbol of unity and promotes growth, hope, and a deepening trust in the Lord. The Cathedral is a place where the Gospel of Jesus Christ will be faithfully preached and responded to, and it will model new concepts and ideas for education, evangelism, and outreach to which the Gospel calls us.