The CATHEDRAL TIMES The weekly newsletter of the Cathedral of St. Philip · Serving Atlanta and the World · January 28, 2018
YOUR GENEROSITY AND COMMITMENT ARE MAGNIFICENT! This past December, an old friend took me to lunch. He had lots of good things to say, which I appreciated. But then he furrowed his eyes and wondered how the Cathedral was doing financially. He does not always follow the weekly newsletter or website news about the Cathedral, but he had noted my December letter describing our financial position. In that December letter (I am sure you will recall!), I advised all of us that the Cathedral of St. Philip needed to receive $1,142,000 in financial commitments if we were to finish the 2017 financial year evenly. That was a huge number! (Our annual operating budget is $4,500,000 – so we needed about a quarter of that amount.) I also reminded our community that we almost always need about that amount, every December, for our finances to come out even. This Cathedral community is an amazing center of worship, ministry, and service. We serve grace, excellence, and hospitality in creative ways every month of the year! But that ministry requires resources. Here is my reminder again: grace is free, but ministry costs money! It costs money to support the campus and staff and energy and excellent hospitality of this place. But often, that money does not come in to the Cathedral until the last month or two of the year. (We are similar to many organizations that way, aren’t we? Note the many retail establishments, partnerships and firms, and businesses that seem to settle their finances in the last quarter of every year.) In faith, I know that God will provide. But in practice (and when I worry in the middle of night), I never know whether we will make it! Will the community step up to our commitments of generosity and service? Well, I am thrilled to say: You did! You did it. The Cathedral needed to receive $1,142,000. And we received $1,104,000, almost all of what we needed, and one of the largest December receipts we have ever recorded. Our unbudgeted deficit for 2017 comes in at ($31,000). Wow. Thank you! And THANKS SO MUCH to those of you who were fulfilling your pledges throughout the year and not waiting until December! Every one of you was magnificent; you made a huge difference. You are part of an amazingly generous and committed Cathedral community. Thank you! Your companion parishioners thank you, and the world thanks you. With your faithful commitment of money and resources, the Cathedral of St. Philip continues to serve the world in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Our God thanks you! Our 2018 is now begun. The snow is over! Holy routines have resumed. The Cathedral Antiques Show is open this week. We have a superb new priest, the Reverend Lauren Holder, with us! Three of our parochial entities are, or will be, seeking new Directors this year. All ages are finding Christian formation and community here! We are serving the poor and those in prison. Holy energy is thriving in the Cathedral of St. Philip with grace, with excellence, and with hospitality. All this happens because of your generosity! This year, 2018, will be even greater and more magnificent than 2017. Thank you!
This SUNDAY
JANUARY 28, 2018 · The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany, Year B Deuteronomy 18:15-20 · Psalm 111 · 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 · Mark 1:21-28
7:45 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST, MIKELL CHAPEL
Celebrant and Preacher: The Rev. Dr. Bill Harkins
8:45 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST, CATHEDRAL Celebrant: Dean Sam Candler Preacher: Canon Lauren Holder Cathedral Choir: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, “Laudate pueri” from Vesperae Solennes de Confessore Richard Shephard, The Secret of Christ
9 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST, MIKELL CHAPEL
Celebrant and Preacher: The Rev. Dr. Bill Harkins
11:15 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST, CATHEDRAL Celebrant: Dean Sam Candler Preacher: Canon Lauren Holder Cathedral Choir: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, “Laudate pueri” from Vesperae Solennes de Confessore Richard Shephard, The Secret of Christ
11:15 A.M. LA SANTA EUCARISTÍA, MIKELL CHAPEL Celebrant: Canon Cathy Zappa Preacher: Deacon Juan Sandoval
4 P.M. CHORAL EVENSONG, CATHEDRAL THE FEAST OF THE CONVERSION OF ST. PAUL, OBSERVED Celebrant and Preacher: Canon Cathy Zappa Cathedral Schola: Gerre Hancock, Preces and Responses Gerald Near, St. Mark’s Service Colin Mawby, Jesus Christ the Apple Tree Malcolm Boyle, Thou, O God, art praised in Sion
The CATHEDRAL of ST. PHILIP
The Very Rev. Samuel G. Candler, Dean Dale Adelmann, Ph.D., Canon for Music The Rev. Lauren R. Holder, Canon for Outreach and Congregational Life The Rev. C. Wallace Marsh IV, Canon for Pastoral Care and Worship The Rev. George M. Maxwell, Jr., Vicar The Rev. Catherine Zappa, Canon for Education The Rev. John William Harkins III, Ph.D., Priest Associate The Rev. Deacon Juan Sandoval, Deacon for Hispanic Ministries The Rev. Theophus “Thee” Smith, Ph.D., Priest Associate The Rev. Carolynne G. Williams, Canon Associate for Pastoral Care and Elder Ministry Austin Hall, Senior Warden Doug O’Bryan, Junior Warden
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Sunday ADULT EDUCATION
MUSIC
Unless otherwise noted, these adult classes meet from 10:10–11 a.m.
KAREN BLACK ORGANIST TO PERFORM
OLD FASHIONED SUNDAY SCHOOL
Organist Karen Black will perform once again on the Cathedral’s Sunday Afternoon Recital Series this Sunday, January 28. Currently professor of organ at Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa, Dr. Black is a graduate of St. Olaf College and Indiana University. A multiple-time performer on the Cathedral’s recital series, her recital will include works by J.S. Bach, Johann Ernst Bach, Paul Halley, and Craig Phillips.
Child Hall Walking Through the Wardrobe: A Discussion About God, as Described in The Chronicles of Narnia Canon George Maxwell leads this class, which is in the midst of its four-week look at The Chronicles of Narnia. C.S. Lewis wrote the acclaimed children’s series to tell the Christian story without using explicit religious language. We will look at how Lewis depicts God acting in the world, and how we might find and respond to the voice of God that Lewis describes. As always, we’ll offer a warm welcome and great coffee. We look forward to seeing you there.
HOLY SCRIPTURES IN ENGLISH AND GREEK Room 239 This New Testament Greek class selects key verses from each Sunday's scripture readings and provides user-friendly translation aids so that even first timers can enjoy fresh insights in Bible study.
THE ENJOYMENT OF BIBLICAL GREEK Room 356 (1:15 p.m.) Also open to beginners, this class includes long-term members who who use translation aids including lexicons and commentaries to enjoy how probing the Greek of New Testament texts adds nuance and depth to reading Holy Scripture. For more information on either Greek class, contact the Rev. Dr. Thee Smith, thee.smith@emory.edu.
LIVING FAITH Room 120 Join Canon Wallace Marsh and Canon Cathy Zappa as we explore what it means to live out our faith through conversation with scripture and tradition, contemporary books, and, most important, one another.
This week, Canon Cathy Zappa will lead our continuing discussion of Charles Duhigg’s The Power of Habit.
SMALL GROUP BIBLE STUDY Room 122 Jim Bingham and Gordon Mathis lead an ongoing small group Bible Study focusing on the book of Genesis. For more information, please contact Jim Bingham at 404-373-3273 or binghamjim@bellsouth.net.
VISIT STPHILIPSCATHEDRAL.ORG/RECORDINGS FOR AUDIO RECORDINGS OF RECENT CHORAL SERVICES
Pastoral CARE JOURNEY OF GRIEF: THE PATH FROM LENTEN MOURNING TO EASTER HOPE This workshop, led by Meg Moye from the Cathedral Counseling Center, is for those who have lost a loved one and are experiencing the feelings and challenges of grief. On Wednesdays, February 21, March 7, and March 21, from 11:30 a.m. –1 p.m., we will offer a supportive, confidential space to learn about the process of grieving and to share our individual experience and journey with others who are seeking physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. The cost of the workshop is $60 for all three sessions; contact Meg Moye, 404-483-3711, to register. February 21 – Separation and Loss March 7 – Changes and Legacy March 21 – Reconciliation and Hope
SPIRITUALITY LENTEN QUIET DAY: WANDERING IN THE WILDERNESS – WITHOUT GETTING LOST The first thing that Jesus did after his baptism was to follow the Spirit into the wilderness. He spent forty days there dueling with the devil over whether and how he would engage the institutional powers of his day. His choices would determine what he would do and who he would be. We are called during the season of Lent to follow the Spirit into our own wilderness. It’s a time to think again about the choices that we are making in our lives. Are they drawing us closer to God or driving us farther away? Canon George Maxwell will lead us in several contemplative practices that are designed to guide us in this discernment. The Quiet Day will take place in the Lanier House on the Cathedral campus, 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., Saturday, February 17. The cost is $20 and includes lunch. Please register before February 12 at stphilipscathedral.org/quietday or by contacting Jeannie Mahood, jmahood@stphilipscathedral.org or 404-3651031. We look forward to having you with us.
OUTREACH THE GO SUMMIT: LOCAL AND GLOBAL MISSION IN THE DIOCESE OF ATLANTA Saturday, February 10
8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Child Hall
WITH KEYNOTE SPEAKER
ROBERT LUPTON founder of Focused Community Strategies and author of Toxic Charity, Theirs is the Kingdom, and Renewing the City
Register at episcopalatlanta.org/ Mission-Work/Around-the-World. For more information, contact the Rev. Donna Mote, innovate@episcopalatlanta. org or 770-833-2989. Presented by the Diocese of Atlanta.
ELDER Ministries CLASS FOR DRIVERS 50+ AARP is once again offering its Smart Driver course at the Cathedral, Thursday, February 15. The course is a six-hour refresher aimed at motorists 50 years old and older. Some of the objectives of the class include understanding the effects of aging on driving; learning driving strategies that take into account the changes we experience as we age; and a number of other topics designed to make you a safer driver. At the completion of the class, you may be eligible to receive a discount on your automobile insurance policy. Class begins at 9 a.m. and will be completed by 4 p.m. There will be an hour break for lunch. Feel free to bring a lunch. The cost for AARP members is $15 and $20 for nonmembers. You will pay at the door by cash or check. You must bring your AARP card to receive the discount. You may sign up by calling the Information Desk at 404365-1000. If you have additional questions you may contact the course instructor, Stratton Leedy, at 404-237-8910.
TOUR OF HOMES January 28, 2018 — 12 noon –5 pm Step into a world of timeless style as five of Atlanta's most beautiful private residences are opened to the public for just one day. Each home is a showcase of the best in interior design, architecture, and the art of good living.
WOODHAVEN ROAD
ANDREWS DRIVE Built in 1951 for the Patterson family, this Lewis Crook designed home was purchased by interior designer John Banks in 2014. A renovation by Spitzmiller and Norris brought this elegant, yet cozy, home to its current state of perfection. A contemporary art collection combined with one-of-a-kind antiques showcase the designer’s unique style. An acanthus leaf and Greek key design create continuity throughout the house and gardens.
PALISADES DRIVE Palisades, built in 1920, was renovated by Keith Summerour in 2015 when, desiring a walkable area close to the Atlanta restaurant scene, he moved back to the city from Towerhouse Farm. The builder of Palisades was Mike Gullett. A gym was added by Danny Combs and Billy Cobb. Landscape architect Jeremy Smearman of planters and interior dsigner Caroline Normark each participated in the Palisades we see today. The home is filled with Summerour's original artwork inspired by his travels both domestic and international.
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“Knollwood,” an exquisite melding of English Georgian style and southern charm, was originally constructed in 1929 by noted architect Philip Shutze. This once ninety-acre estate, and now a three-acre oasis, is dotted with gorgeous gardens, fruit trees and a grand fountain. Inside, the interior includes elaborate moldings crowning original plaster walls with hand-crank shutters.
PEACHTREE BATTLE AVENUE This newly-built home with craftsmanship and exquisite design details is the collaborative product of Billy Huger and architect Duane Stone. Expansive steel mullioned windows throughout the house allow for luminous interiors filled with natural light. With interiors designed by Felicia Huger, the lovely family home features a fresh take on the use of French, English, and American antiques.
GARRAUX ROAD Originally designed and built by Verner Martin in 1966, this historic estate home, located along the scenic banks of the Chattahoochee River, sits on 16 acres alongside the original family home.First renovated in 1980 with architect Jack Thomas and builder Bob Goodsell, a beautiful addition of a den with a large stone fireplace was included in a renovation by architect Duane Stone and builder Alan Layson of Constructive Innovations in 2002.
Cathedral PRESCHOOL PRESCHOOL ADMISSIONS STILL OPEN FOR SOME AGES Wonderful opportunities are still available for the 2018-2019 school year at the Cathedral Preschool. We are still accepting applications for two-year-olds and kindergarteners. And, we have extended the birth date cut off to September 30 for two-year-olds. If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about our two-year-old or kindergarten programs, please contact Mary Kibler, 404-2378777, for more information or to schedule a tour.
Children's MUSIC MUSIKGARTEN ALLEGRO MUSIC CLASSES FOR CHILDREN THROUGH AGE 8 If you want a fun, structured activity for your child that is as educational as it is fun, Allegro is for you! Movement and music activities are perfect for child development. Music immerses the child in language, evokes movement, stimulates the brain and fosters physical coordination – all in a group setting that builds community. Using Musikgarten’s newly revised curricula for infants through second graders, Brenda Pruitt teaches our Allegro classes, which offer children a joyful setting for mental, emotional, physical, spiritual and social growth. All class costs have been reduced to $100 for the first child, $60 for each additional child in the same curriculum, except for K-2 Allegro Choir ($75 for all). Four class options for infants and toddlers to age 3: Monday, 11:15 – 11:45 a.m.; Tuesday, 11:15 – 11:45 a.m.; Wednesday, 11:15 – 11:45 a.m. ; Thursday, 11:15 – 11:45 a.m. Three class options for ages 3-5: Monday, 12:15 – 1 p.m.; Monday, 3:45–4:30 p.m.; Tuesday, 1–1:45 p.m. Kindergarten through Grade 2 Allegro Choir: Wednesday, 4:30–5:30 p.m. ENROLL ONLINE AT STPHILIPSCATHEDRAL.ORG/ALLEGRO.
Cathedral BOOK STORE HART READERS RESUME IN FEBRUARY The Cathedral Book Store’s Hart Readers will host the Rev. Peter Wallace as he discusses his new book, Getting to Know Jesus (Again). The discussion, followed by a book signing, takes place on Thursday, February 1, at 6:30 p.m. in the Gould Room. Ensure your place at the talk by reserving a seat online at cathedralbookstore.org on the News & Events page or stop by and tell us that you will be attending. About Getting to Know Jesus (Again): Lent is a journey of the mind, heart, and spirit from the ashes of humanity to the cross and beyond—to the empty tomb. The central figure in that journey is Jesus. But who was he really? Why did he come and minister among us? How can his teachings enhance our lives? Why did he die? What does his resurrection really mean? These are questions that spur believers of all ages to seek a deeper understanding and appreciation of the Son of Man in their lives. In this collection of fifty-two meditations and additional resources for spiritual growth, Peter Wallace guides readers through the life and ministry, the words and works of Jesus, with the goal of getting to know him in fresh new ways that encourage a stronger faith and a spirited engagement with the world around us.
NEW CATHEDRAL HISTORY BOOK ON SALE Richard Perry has written a new book on the history of the Cathedral of St. Philip, These Old Walls, Volume II, covering 1997–2017. This is a follow-up to the original These Old Walls, which covers 1947–1997. Both are available at the Thrift House and Book Store! Volume II is $15; reprints of Volume I are $10.
MEMBERSHIP TRANSITIONS DEATHS George Bird, Sr., husband of Cornelia Bird, father of George Bird Jr. (Kathy) and Ann Bird, grandfather of Presley and Dorothy Bird, and brother of Frank Bird, died January 12, 2018 John H. Banzhaf, died January 15, 2018
CATH E DR AL TH RIF T HOUS E TRE A SURE OF TH E WE E K Beautiful vintage set of 6 French Majolica cream and green artichoke 9 1/4" plates GIEN PV France 1893 Piedmont Rd. | 404-876-5440 Mon–Sat, 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
PRAYER List FOR THOSE WHO ARE ILL OR RECOVERING:
FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED
IMMEDIATE NEEDS
John Banzhaf George Bird Nancy Garwood Thomas Zay
Joan Couch
LONG TERM PRAYERS Virginia Bicksler • Cornelia Bird • John Blair • David W. Boone • Josh Borden • Pat Brinson • Kaye Cairney • Heather Clark • Elizabeth Coil • Lawrence Cowart • Terry Dornbush • Sarah duBignon • Kitty Dukehart •
Susan Dunn • Angela Ellis • Randy Farmer • Jane Hannah • Caroline Hatcher • Shirley Heermann • Richard Hill • Jack Jennings • Elaine Lyon • Robert and Aggie Maddox • Carol McDonald • Elaine McEachern • Wynetta McNeill • Georgia Meagher • Carrick Mollenkamp • Mary Elizabeth Morgan • Charlie Neal •
Marian Palmore • Brenda Pruitt • Garry Pryor • Pamela Reid • Agnes Elizabeth Robertson • Louis "Skip" Schueddig • Jim Segars • Jeanne M. Smith • Julie Sutton • Tommy Truesdale • Cindy West • Andy Westafer • Chandra Westafer • Lisa Box Williams • Anne Willingham • Hollis Youngner
FAMILY AND FRIENDS Shaun Amos • Artemis Lee Ballard • Bettina Bass • Kathy Beard • Rodger Beatty • David Boyd • Joan Brooks •
Denise Carlson • Andrew Clark • Faye Comer • Timothy Paul Condrey • Floyd Childs Cooper III • Lonieze Cranshaw • Gabe Crieger • Jackson Culbreth • Ashley Debelbot and Brenda Jones • Judy Eggers • Joshua
Felder • Emily Ferguson • Ann Carol Followill • Carleton Fuller • Tom Gardner • Phyllis Gareis • Susan
Gill • Peggy Govan • Eudelle Lanier Graham • Darrell and Gail Grimmett • D. Louis Gruver, Jr. • Doyce Gunter • William Ham • Alecia Hamilton-Dunnom • Helen Hammond • Chris Hardy • Bobby Hearn • Greg Hentz • Butch Higley • Liz Grant Hilton • Bob Johnson • Hardy Johnson • Tom Jones • Sun Ja Kim • Sang Ho Kim • Lisa Krysiak • Margaret Winders Kuhn • Betty C. Lyons • Pat Martin • Janie Mathis •
Michelle Maxwell • Michael McClelland • Bonnie Shields McCormack • Andy Nelson • Irene Nesper • John Plunkett • Betty and Bill Poole • Harold Reynolds • Margaret Robinson • Frank Roth • James Sands • Patricia
Schooley • Katy Shoemaker • Lara Smith Sitton • Jeff Straw • Tina Susco • Hubert Tate, Sr. • Yvonne Tate •
Janiece Townshend • Christi Vasquez • Peter Veverka • Nina Vila • Frank Villa • Meredith Wallace • Ron M. Wallace • Jacqueline Watkins • Caroline and John Westerhoff • Coralie Severn Wilson • Marion Wilson • Althea Wolf • Whit A. Wright • Patricia Young
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SPIRITUALITY 2018 WOMEN’S LENTEN RETREAT
A DAY WITH CYNTHIA BOURGEAULT
Icons Of Grace: Shining the Light of God’s Love Through Our Stories
PRESENTED BY THE CATHEDRAL AND CONTEMPLATIVE OUTREACH ATLANTA
Icons are vehicles through which we can see beyond or through an image to more deeply experience the holy. Our experiences can serve a similar purpose when reflected on together in community. Join the women of the Cathedral on the 2018 Lenten Retreat, March 2-4 at Kanuga in Hendersonville, North Carolina, as we use the stories of scripture, our own lives, poetry, images, a contemplative art offering, and silence to more deeply cull the graces God gifts us. Plenty of time for rest, fellowship, and enjoying the beauty of Kanuga will be in the schedule! The retreat leader will be the Rev. Beth Knowlton, Rector of St. Mark’s in San Antonio (and former Canon for Liturgy and Worship here at the Cathedral!). Costs for the weekend are $290 (private) and $221 (shared) and include lodging Friday and Saturday, and meals Friday dinner through breakfast on Sunday. Register online at stphilipscathedral.org/lentenretreat or contact Jeannie Mahood, jmahood@stphilipscathedral. org or 404-365-1031, for further information. The deadline for registration and payment is January 31. Space is limited, so register soon!
Modern day mystic, Episcopal priest, writer, and internationally known retreat leader, Cynthia Bourgeault divides her time between solitude at her seaside hermitage in Maine, and a demanding schedule traveling globally to teach and spread the recovery of the Christian contemplative and wisdom path. On Saturday, March 17, Cynthia will explore the themes of her book, The Heart of Centering Prayer at the Cathedral This day-long conference will include lectures, discussion and question and answer, and of course, time for centering prayer itself. The cost will be $50/person and will include lunch. Register online at stphilipscathedral.org/spirituality or contact Jeannie Mahood, jmahood@stphilipscathedral.org or 404-365-1031, for more information. Cynthia has been a long-time advocate of the meditative practice of centering prayer and has worked closely with fellow teachers and colleagues including Thomas Keating, Bruno Barnhart, and Richard Rohr. Cynthia has actively participated in numerous inter-spiritual dialogues and events with luminaries and leaders such as A.H. Almaas, Kabir Helminski, Swami Atmarupananda, and Rami Shapiro. Cynthia is a member of the GPIW (Global Peace Initiative for Women) Contemplative Council and recipient of the 2014 Contemplative Voices Award from Shalem Institute.
REGISTER ONLINE AT STPHILIPSCATHEDRAL.ORG/SPIRITUALITY.