The Bulletin: May 2015

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Learning to listen

John Philip Newell teaches on Celtic spirituality The Rev. Dr. John Philip Newell says his sharing of Celtic spirituality is “more a vision than a mission.”

A Church of Scotland minister and international authority on Celtic spirituality, Newell primarily considers himself a teacher. Retreats and workshops he presents around the globe flow from his prolific writing on the Celtic Way. His upcoming presentation at Christ Church Cathedral on May 8–9, titled “Listening for the Heartbeat of God: Ancient Celtic spirituality for the Contemporary Age,” is an open invitation to listen and see — and perhaps awaken and JOHN PHILIP NEWELL

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May Fete celebration honors children, spring For more than 100 years, the children of our parish have helped us mark the beginning of spring by proudly dancing around the maypole as we crown the May King and Queen from the ranks of the fifth-grade Sunday School class. Since (at least) 1899, May Fete has been an important part of spring at Christ Church. On Sunday, May 3, the May Fete Committee and chair David Dowdy are proud to present the 2015 edition of this unique celebration.

May Fete festivities begin with a combined bilingual worship service at 10 a.m. (Please note that this service takes the place of the regular services at 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.)

After the service ends, we’ll head to the Bishop’s Courtyard for presentations and the maypole dance. Then be sure to stick around for the May Fete luncheon and the grand bake sale and cake MAY FETE auction in Reynolds Hall, plus Sunday, May 3 games and crafts in the Huffington Courtyard, and live music from Third Coast Swing in the Bishop’s Courtyard.

All activities are free of charge. We have been blessed again this year through the generosity of our underwriters. Visit the Cathedral website for more information, to make a donation, or to volunteer to help on the day of the event.

Are we Jesus’ greatest admirers?

We are in Easter season, but several weeks ago during Lent we read the famous passage from John’s Gospel in which Nicodemus visits Jesus. Nicodemus isn’t just anybody. He is “a Pharisee” and “a leader of the Jews.” He is more than that, too. Read again what this Jewish THE VERY REV. leader says to Jesus: BARKLEY “Rabbi, we know that THOMPSON you are a teacher who has come from God; for no one can do these signs that you do apart from the presence of God.” These words reveal that, of those we meet in the Gospels, Nicodemus is among Jesus’ greatest admirers. Whereas others may be amazed by Jesus’ miracles and confused by his preaching, Nicodemus recognizes Jesus as God’s own messenger, and Nicodemus admires Jesus for it.

Is it wrong to be an admirer of Jesus?

The Christian philosopher Soren Kierkegaard offers this: “Jesus never asks for admirers, worshippers, or adherents.

No, he calls disciples … followers. What then is the difference between an admirer and a follower? A follower is or strives to be what he admires. An admirer, however, keeps himself personally detached.

He fails to see that what is admired involves a claim upon him, and thus fails to be or strive to be what he admires.”

Unlike followers, admirers keep themselves “at a safe distance,” Kierkegaard goes on. They are like the audience members at the theatre rather than those involved in the drama onstage. This is Nicodemus to a tee. He approaches Jesus not in the light of day but tentatively and at night (with the house lights dimmed, as it were). And when Jesus explains that

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Our Cathedral Family We celebrate with

EE member Adele Houghton and Fernando Autrique on the birth of Thomas Bixente Houghton Autrique on July 23.

EE the newly baptized: Natasha Markova Sweigart, Samuel Graham Galleher, Klein Joseph Carmouche, Joseph Broussard Theriot, and Eva Marie Flores.

EE new members Robert Kelly and Lori Carr.

We extend heartfelt sympathy to

EE the family of member Earl Johnson Brewer, who died March 19 in Houston. He was the husband of Ria Brewer.

EE the family of member Mary Ruth Lewis, who died March 28 in Houston.

EE the family of John Currie, who died March 30 in Seattle. He was the brother of member Judy Mood.

EE the family of member John Woodward Benzon, who died March 30 in Houston. He was the husband of Annie Benzon and father of Courtney and Caitlin Benzon.

EE the family of James L. Bain, who died April 2 in Needville. He was the stepfather of member David Whorton.

We express our gratitude for

EE Antha Holland, who recently retired from her longtime role as flower chair of the Altar Guild.

The flowers on the Cathedral Altar

EE on May 3 are given to the glory of God in loving memory of our nephew, Tyler Bludau, by Shirley Bludau and Mike Grimes.

EE on May 10 are given to the glory of God in loving memory of Mrs. James A. Haralson by her daughter, Mrs. Gary P. Pearson, and her grandchildren, Gary, Jim, and Mary Bain.

EE on May 17 are given to the glory of God in honor of Antha Holland by the Altar Guild in recognition of her years of service as flower chair.

EE on May 24 are given to the glory of God in celebration of the graduation of Mary and Sam Holden from Episcopal High School and St. Mark’s Episcopal School by Sue and Hart Green.

EE on May 31 are given to the glory of God in loving memory of Mary Ellen and Stanley Shipnes and William Bourke Cassin by Kristi and Earle Martin.

The flowers in the Floor Vases

EE on May 3 are given to the glory of God in loving memory of Helen Fisher by Phil and Tish Drilling, Katie, and Jackie.

EE on May 10 are given to the glory of God in loving memory of our mother, Elizabeth Hail Smith, by her children Avon S. Duson and Frank C. Smith Jr.

Additional lilies at the rood screen at Easter EE were given to the glory of God by Charles and Martha Williams.

EE were given to the glory of God in loving memory of Paul Bayless Harrison by Blanche Harrison.

EE were given to the glory of God in loving memory of Pearle and Fred Warner by Fred and Phyllis Warner.

EE were given to the glory of God in memory of Zela Bader by Kathy and Andre Jackson.

EE were given to the glory of God in memory of his mother, Alma Gresham, and his father, Ed Gresham,

by Wayne Gresham.

EE were given to the glory of God in loving memory of Naomi and Bené McWilliams by Phyllis and Fred Warner.

EE were given to the glory of God in memory of Elizabeth D. Jackson by Kathy and Andre Jackson.

EE were given to the glory of God in honor of his fellow Altar Guild members by Wayne Gresham.

EE were given to the glory of God in memory of Joan Morgan and Charmayne Moody by Ellen Luby.

EE were given to the glory of God in loving memory of Jerome Frnka and of Kayla Frnka by John Davis.

EE were given to the glory of God in memory of Lillian and Mary Ruth, their mothers, by Ellen Luby and Sterling Minor.

EE were given to the glory of God in memory of his niece Michelle Adams by Wayne Gresham.

EE were given to the glory of God in memory of their parents, Alice and John Meyers and Jean and Edgar Marston; their grandparents; and their friends, Robbie, Cintra, and Laura, by Graeme and Edgar Marston.

EE were given to the glory of God in memory of Phyllis Webb, beloved mom; “Don Roberto,” beloved father; Suzanne, loving mom; uncles Alex, Pete, and Philip; the Webb, Keese, and Braden grandparents; Kelley Mattox, niece; Stu and Cynthia Hellmann, dear friends; and in honor of Harry and Diane Webb by Adrienne and Stewart Braden.

EE were given to the glory of God in loving memory of her husband, Ben Bednar, by Jan Bednar.

Paul English to lead combined choir in special music presentation May 17 On Sunday, May 17, the combined Cathedral and Parish Choirs will present a special selection of music at the 9 and 11 o’clock services, led by renowned Houston jazz pianist and composer Paul English.

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offered at both services.

Some may remember the positive response to the jazz mass that English created for the Cathedral several years ago. These services will have a different feel because of the eclectic nature of the music. The unifying link will be the exceptional quality of the music and its thoughtful use as a means of worship.

“It is a joy for me to play music anytime and

anywhere,” English said, “but to bring music for worship to the beauty of Christ Church Cathedral and to work with Robert Simpson and his choirs is truly a divine experience.”

Simpson feels the same about working with English. “It will be a rare privilege to work with him to prepare music for these services that will express our praise in an authentic and fresh way.”

Pentecost project aids deeper conversation Maria was a 9 year-old growing up in a co- something that we have not done here before. lonia just outside of San Pedro Sula, Hondu- On Wednesday nights from May 27 through ras. She spoke a few words in English. Katie June 24, youth and adults alike are invited to was a rising high-school senior growing up be part of a dialogue that pushes our diverse in West University. She spoke a few words in community into deeper communication.

Whether you are a Spanish speaker learnSpanish. And somehow, working side-by-side ing English, or an English on the same task, there was speaker learning Spanish, laughter and joy, connec- At this sound the crowd gathered you can be a part of the tion and recognition. and was bewildered, because Pentecost Project. ParticiMost of us have had the each one heard them speaking pants will come together experience of frustration in the native language of each. in the Golding Chapel for with communication across — Acts 2:6 bilingual worship at 6 p.m., difference. We cannot exshare a simple meal togethpress ourselves the way we would like. We strain to make ourselves and er, and engage in facilitated one-on-one and our thoughts and intentions known to the small group conversations to develop lanother. Yet, we have probably also had sacred guage skills and form bonds with other memexperiences of dialogue when we have un- bers of our diverse Cathedral community. derstood so much more than we thought we Team members of the Costa Rica and San could — when we have wondered, “How is it Antonio missions are especially encouraged that I am hearing this other person as if she is to participate, but this intergenerational and intercultural opportunity is open to everyone. speaking my own language?”

Register through the Cathedral website or This year, in the season after Pentecost, the Cathedral’s Latino ministry and the contact the Rev. Eileen O’Brien at 713-590Community Life Council invite you to try 3300 by May 24.

Cathedral feeds 500 for Houston Compassion Week On April 12, the Cathedral participated in Houston Compassion Week through a high school service day at The Beacon and a “Feed 500” donation to provide lunch to Beacon clients. To feed 500 people with your own $500 donation, visit beaconhomeless.org.

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following him requires so radical a change in life that it is like being born again, Nicodemus cannot transition from admiration to discipleship. He prefers to keep a safe distance.

Episcopal priest Doug Bailey once pointed out to me that in John’s Gospel Jesus says “believe in me” only three times, while Jesus says “Follow me” a staggering eighty-seven times! This Easter season, it is worth asking, “Are we admirers or followers of Jesus?” What concrete change in our lives has our faith made? Do we embrace the Way of Jesus in the light of day or only under cover of darkness? Has Jesus’

Recognizing saints

We are a long way from All Saints’ Day on the church calendar, but it’s always fitting to give thanks for the “saints” of our Cathedral Endowment. In this last year of my term on the Christ Church Cathedral Endowment Board, I’d like to do just that.

Some of the names FRANCES are familiar to all of KITTRELL us and some are, and will always be, unknown. Some are still among us, while many have passed through the gate to another life. The commonality they share is their vision to ensure the future of our Christ Church Cathedral, both its physical assets and programs we all enjoy.

Every time I park in the garage or work my shift at the Beacon laundry or walk through the Cathedral gardens or attend the Lenten series or process down the aisle as a member of the choir, I am enjoying benefits of our endowment. In fact, the Endowment’s contribution to the annual operating budget of the Cathedral touches everything that each one of us enjoys about our Cathedral.

So I give thanks for all those who have contributed to the Cathedral Endowment, to then Dean Milton Richardson and his vestry who had the vision to begin the Endowment, to the Neuhauses and Terrells and Elma Schneiders and all those whose bequests have benefitted the Endowment, to the Bishop Richardson Society whose members have designated the Cathedral Endowment in their estate plans, to Francita Ulmer and those whose gifts in this lifetime reward us all and to those whose gifts and plans are anonymous. Every gift, large or small, enriches all of us. For all of you, I give thanks.

To make a donation or legacy gift to the Cathedral Endowment, contact David Simpson at 713-590-3308.

claim on us been felt so deeply that it is as if we have been born into a new life altogether?

Soren Kierkegaard ends his reflection, “What dreadful untruth it is to admire the truth instead of following it. When there is no danger, when there is a dead calm, when everything is favorable to our Christianity, it is all too easy to confuse an admirer with a follower. And this can happen very quietly. The admirer can be in the delusion that the position he takes is the true one, when all he is doing is playing it safe.

Give heed, therefore, to the call of discipleship!”

Do we admire, or do we follow?

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Lenten Series, Peeps Dioramas, Easter Day, and more

IN PICTURES

Below left: A group of Cathedral volunteers prepar homeless and disadvantaged. The group will volun

Above and below: Brother Geoffrey Tristram of the Society of St. John the Evangelist spoke on March 18 at the Robert C. Stuart Lenten Series and Methodist bishop Will Willimon concluded the series on March 25.

Members of the Hines Center Task Force meet with architects, contractors, and Brooke Sum director, in the Wilson Building space at Prairie and Fannin that will house the new spiritualit

At the inaugural Peeps Diorama Contest on March 29, Becca Hagen won in the solo youth category for her interpretation of the empty tomb (Matthew 28:1–7).

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Sara Brannon’s diorama depicting the story of Elisha and the She Bears (2 Kings 2:23–25) won in the solo adult category.

red breakfast on March 29 for the congregation of Lord of the Streets, a mission church ministering to the nteer again on the morning of Sunday, May 17. Visit the Cathedral website to join the breakfast team.

mmers-Perry, the center’s new executive ty center.

Francy Bermudez and Morgan Meyers won in the group youth category with their take on Noah and the Ark (Genesis 6–8).

Above: Children flower the cross in the Bishop’s Courtyard between morning services on Easter morning. Across seven services, more than 2,000 people worshiped at the Cathedral this Easter.

Above left: Karla Randle Schapansky carries the chalice during Eucharist on Easter morning.

Left: Kelli Shircliffe and Eduardo Tercero sing the verses of the psalm.

Peter and Frances MacGregor won in the adult group category with their rendering of the Parting of the Red Sea (Exodus 14:21–29).

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Astros welcome Episcopalians at annual Night at the Ballpark Get out your Astros gear and get ready for the annual Episcopal Night at the Ballpark cookout and game on Friday, June 12, when the Astros will take on the Seattle Mariners.

We’ll start at 5 p.m. with a free pregame cookout in the Bishop’s Courtyard, featuring hot dogs, popcorn, and cool beverages. At 6:30 p.m., we will walk the five blocks to Minute Maid Park in time to see the first pitch by our own Canon Simón Bautista.

EPISCOPAL NIGHT The Cathedral group will sit together in the mezAT THE BALLPARK zanine section. Tickets are $19 for adults and $12 Friday, June 12, 5 p.m. for children 12 and under and may be purchased now through the Cathedral website or in person on Sundays in the cloister beginning May 17.

Advance payment is required to secure tickets in the Cathedral section.

Pick up your tickets on June 7 in the cloister or at the pregame cookout.

Parking is free in the Cathedral garage.

Last year over 150 Cathedral parishioners showed up to cheer for the home team. At the cookout, the Community Life Council and its volunteers fed more than 350 hungry Episcopalians in under 90 minutes.

Through this event, our parish gets a rare opportunity to welcome Episcopalians from all over the Diocese of Texas to their Cathedral. Each year we open our garage for parking, our worship space for tours, and our courtyard for food and fellowship. To join our volunteer team, please contact the Rev. Eileen O’Brien at 713-590-3300.

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share — the sacredness that has been stirring within us.

“I see Celtic spirituality as a way of seeing,” he explains. It is a way we see ourselves, others around us, the Earth and the Universe all flows into how we behave toward the world around us.

To truly see, however, also requires deep listening, Newell says. It is a behavior modeled by John the Beloved in images of the Last Supper that are cherished by Celtic religious tradition: John leans into Jesus “to hear the heartbeat of God.” In so doing, he became a symbol for the practice of listening “for the beat of the sacred presence in all things.”

Celtic spirituality is an invitation to listen as well, he says.

Seek sacredness Two key features that characterize Celtic spirituality are rooted in the stream of early Christianity found in the Celtic World, based on St. John, rather than the Mediterranean World, based on St. Peter.

The first characteristic is a belief that “God celebrates the dignity and sacredness of the human mystery,” Newell says. This has implications that we are not just made by God but of God. “The wisdom, the creativity, the passion of God lies deep within us.”

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sacredness of the earth, sea, sky and cosmos, which are all “out of the heart of God’s being,” he says.

Newell suggests that a modern resurgence of interest in Celtic spirituality is fed in part by an increasing awareness of our interrelatedness with the Earth and the need to connect, reconnect, and stay connected to its presence and forces.

He also has found that Celtic spirituality appears to hold appeal for those who might be more spiritual than religious or those who might be disillusioned by their church heritage and yet seek “wisdoms they can claim.”

Unlike New Age practices that borrow and blend traditions from many sources, such as Buddhism and Native American culture and even C.S. Lewis, Celtic spirituality has early Christian roots, he notes: “This is one of its strengths. Its wisdom has richness to recover.”

Pray, then do At the upcoming presentations, Newell will introduce Celtic spirituality’s themes and guide related activities, such as prayer and meditation, that enable participants to experience some of the traditions, first as individuals and then as part of small groups before returning to the group at large.

While it is important to listen, he says of the program’s particulars, thoughtful participation nets a deeper experience with “more fruitful takeaways.”

The teacher-preacher encourages those who attend to be “intentional” during the individual exercises (reflection) and the shared ones (rituals).

In other words, “Pray together, then do together,” he says. “Seek to wake up what is deepest in us.”

“Listening for the Heartbeat of God” with John Philip Newell John Philip Newell, the internationally the essential sacredness of God’s creation, renowned poet, peacemaker, teacher, and Newell’s presentation will focus on prayer expert in Celtic spirituality, is coming to the and spiritual practices that lead to the healCathedral on Friday evening, May 8, and ing of God’s people and God’s earth.

Saturday morning, May 9.

The event is free, but regisHis program, “Listening for JOHN PHILIP NEWELL tration is required, as seating the Heartbeat of God,” will Friday and Saturday, May 8–9 is limited. Free garage parkoffer an alternative undering and on-site childcare are standing of Christianity for people of faith available for both sessions. For more inforliving in a world too often characterized by mation and to register, visit the Cathedral brokenness and fear. With an emphasis on website or contact Canon Art Callaham.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS Visit www.christchurchcathedral.org or call 713-222-2593 to learn more about these and other events at the Cathedral.

Registration recommended

Registration required MAY 17

THIS MONTH MAY 1

FRI

Bridge Night 6–9 p.m., McGehee Conference Room.

Bring a dish for the potluck social.

MAY 3 SUN May Fete 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Cathedral’s oldest tradition offers springtime merriment for all. Combined bilingual service at 10 a.m. followed by afternoon celebrations.

MAY 8–9

FRI–SAT

Registration closed SUN

Lord of the Streets Service Day 6:15 a.m., Trinity Episcopal Church. Help cook eggs, meat and grits during a twohour breakfast shift.

Bishop Richardson Society Dinner 6 p.m., River Oaks Country Club.

THURSDAYS (cont.)

Kids Hope Sunday 10 a.m., Mellinger Room. Recognizing students, mentors, and teachers.

FRIDAYS/SATURDAYS

Water Wars 2:30–5 p.m. at the Deanery. Youth will play poolside for an afternoon of spiritual formation, food, and fun. Parents can meet with the dean at 4:30 p.m.

MAY 19

TUE

Spring Fellowship Gathering 6–7:30 p.m. at the home of Chelsea Waschek-Gaukin. See also May 31.

FRIDAYS

MAY 31 SUN Spring Fellowship Gathering 6–7:30 p.m. at the home of Jamie Martin-Currie. See also May 19.

WEEKLY SUNDAYS Episcopal Youth Community (EYC) 4–6 p.m., BYC. Gathering of youth for dinner, games, teaching, and worship.

MONDAYS Centering Prayer 11:15 a.m. to noon, Mellinger Room.

MAY 24 SUN Pentecost Sunday Wear red to church as we celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit.

SUN

First Day of Summer Place 10 a.m. Reynolds Hall. Snacks and refreshments hosted each Sunday by ministries and councils of the Cathedral.

20s & 30s Summer Party 3–7 p.m. at the home of Jeremy Bradley.

Pool party with barbecue, beverages, and fellowship for young adults.

MAY 25

MON

Memorial Day Holiday The Cathedral and its offices are closed.

Estudios Bíblicos y Grupos de Oración 7–8 p.m. Abrimos nuestras casas para estudiar la Biblia y orar con nuestros vecinos. El día variará.

UPCOMING

Historia e Identidad 3–4 p.m. McGehee Conference Room.

Un curso para todos que quisieran profundizar su entendimiento de la iglesia.

MAY 24

THU

Women’s Lunch Study Group 12 p.m., Jeffers Conference Room.

Men’s Early Morning Study Group (Second and fourth Fridays) 7–8 a.m., Jeffers Conference Room.

Pentecost Recital and Evensong 4:15 and 5 p.m. Featuring organist Christopher Jennings and the Cathedral Choir.

MAY 14

Usher Information Session 9–10 a.m. in the Cathedral. Learn more about this ministry and how to join.

THURSDAYS

Last Day of Sunday School Final sessions of Sunday classes for adults, children, and youth.

SUN

MAY 14 THU Ascension Day 12:05 and 6 p.m., Cathedral Chancel. Holy Eucharist marking the final appearance of the Risen Lord to the apostles.

SAT

Men’s Lunch Study Group (Biweekly) 12:15 p.m., Dean’s Conference Room. Meets May 7 and 21.

Destination Unknown Middle school lock-in travelling to secret locations around Houston. ($) Bishop’s Visit to Confirm Bishop Jeff Fisher will confirm members of the parish at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.

MAY 30

Bring a friend!

O Come Let Us Worship The composer and pianist will lead the combined choirs at the 9 and 11 o’clock services.

Workshop with John Philip Newell “Listening for the Heartbeat of God” with John Philip Newell, an international authority on the Celtic Way.

MAY 10

Childcare available (3 mo. to 10 yrs.)

JUNE 12

FRI

Episcopal Night at the Ballpark 5 p.m., Bishop’s Courtyard; 7:05 p.m.

Minute Maid Park. Free pregame cookout and special seating and prices for Houston Astros vs. Seattle Mariners. ($) JUNE 17

WED

Summer Documentary Series 6–8:30 p.m. Eucharist, dinner, film, and discussion on transgender issues.

MISSION TRIPS

Bible Study “By the Glass” 6:30–8 p.m., OKRA, 924 Congress.

Bible study for those living and working in the urban context.

WEDNESDAYS Women’s Bible Study 9:30–11 a.m., Jeffers Conference Room.

Bilingual Wednesday Eucharist 6–6:30 p.m., Golding Chapel.

Cathedral 20s & 30s 6:30–8 p.m., Mellinger Room. Weekly discussion group and social gathering of young adults. Through May 20.

Buscando la Luz 6:30–8 p.m., Bride’s Room. Grupo de oración y de estudios bíblicos.

Talking ’Bout a Resurrection 6:30–8 p.m., Jeffers Conference Room.

Class led by the Rev. Ed Stein.

Pilgrim’s Progress 6:30–8 p.m., Dean’s Conference Room.

Led by Canon Callaham. Ends May 20.

JUNE 14–17 Fifth-Grade Mission Trip Houston. The fifth-grade class will participate in our CUSE program. ($) JULY 5–12 High-School Mission Trip Costa Rica. Fifteen youth will join 12 adults to aid our companion diocese. ($) JULY 19–24 Middle-School Mission Trip San Antonio. Join youth from around the diocese at Missionpalooza. ($) PAGE 7

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Water Wars wrap up EYC spring semester with wet, wild games On the afternoon of Sunday, all deal with water in some way, May 17, we will mark our last WATER WARS plus we’ll have a few prizes to give week of EYC (Episcopal Youth Sunday, May 17, 2–5 p.m. out. (Wear a swimsuit and bring Community) with Water Wars, a a towel.) big end-of-year celebration for all students in At 4:30 p.m., parents are invited to meet grades five through twelve. with Dean Thompson and share hopes for We will gather at the Deanery (2142 Chil- the Cathedral’s youth program or ask any ton Rd.) for an afternoon of crazy, messy, and wet games, food, and fun by the swimming pool. We will have different events that

In the Bookstore: Spinning Gold Pick up greeting cards for confirmation, Mother’s Day, and graduation, as well as the DVD of “Spinning Gold,” a conversation with Pittman McGehee and James Hollis.

In the Cloister Gallery: Joan Breckwoldt In May Local artist Joan Breckwoldt presents oil landscapes painted en plein air around Bellville, Round Top, and the Texas Hill Country.

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questions they may have.

If you plan to attend, please contact Youth Associate Christy Orman at 713-590-3313.

Friends are always welcome to attend youth events, so invite others to come join in the fun.

EYC will resume for the fall semester on Sunday, August 30.