February, 2011
Season of Epiphany
The Newsletter ofThe Episcopal Cathedral of Saint John
A Word From Our Dean...
Our Worship Life Sundays Holy Eucharist 8:30 AM, Rite 1 10:30 AM, Rite 2 Church School Classes meet at 10:30 AM Wednesday 12:10 PM, Holy Eucharist
Dear Cathedral Family, It’s been several years since we’ve had such a long Epiphanytide. Usually we only have enough time to try to digest the story of the wise men and then to remind ourselves that the Christ-child has come into the world for all women and men, all girls and boys. But this round we should call to mind other themes of the season. Christ as the light of the world is one such. But the light doesn’t just stay with Christ. It is passed on to you and me so that we may pass it on to others. That we are meant to live under the blessings of God which Jesus outlined in the Sermon on the Mount through the Beatitudes is another Epiphany opportunity. Are we really interested in being humble, meek, peace-makers and right with God? Lastly are we ready to share the freedom we receive from Christ with all of our fellow humans? Each one of us needs grab hold of these opportunities for new life. One of the highlights of this month will be our annual observation of Black History Month. We will be offering many and fascinating resources from within the parish family and from the larger community. I hope all of us will join in the activities which are noted elsewhere in this issue of The Record and likewise will invite your friends and neighbors to do so. May I share a personal note? On the 17th of this month I will be having a prostate operation. My doctor tells me that I will be out of action for a while and not to be returning to duty until I’m feeling fully recuperated. On Sundays our dear friend, Bishop Joslin, will be in charge of our worship, and during the week Fr. Larry Bradner, who is familiar to all of us too, will be with us. Of course, Deacon Barbara, for whose presence we are blessed, will provide continuity and her usual conscientious, devoted help. And I expect to back with you by the middle of Lent. Enjoy the rest of Epiphany. With every good wish and faithfully,
Harry Krauss
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From The Deacon’s Bench
Dear Friends in Christ, February is Black History Month. If we take the time to think about it, most of us, at least in my age range, can remember what it was like in this country before the Civil Rights movement. I was living in Florida as a young person, which wasn’t exactly “the deep south,” but I remember “Whites Only” fountains and entrances to establishments. Hard as it is to think about, it wasn’t all that long ago, when our country had a huge “color divide.” Though I was only very young, I remember Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I have a Dream” speech like it was yesterday. It has inspired me many, many times in my work and in my life. I think Dr. King would be happy to know that people remember the passion he had for the rights of each individual as equally “a child of God,” and a citizen of this country. Today, we are still plagued by our all-too-human response to reject anyone or anything that isn’t what we are. We avoid taking responsibility for the shortcomings of our churches, cities, towns, states and even our country, when it comes to standing up for the disenfranchised. No matter what we are looking at, whether it be issues of race, citizenship or sex; whether it be our church, our country or even our own thoughts, we are responsible for what happens to each other. We are, after all is said and done, truly our brother’s keeper. We stand together or we fall apart. Our country, and our church has a full and rich heritage of multiculturalism. We have great opportunities to learn about each other and to learn from each other. If we don’t take advantage of this great opportunity and learn to grow in fellowship and love, then shame on us for passing on a wonderful chance to learn and grow. This month, there will be several programs that the Diversity Committee has arranged for us to share in, to grow and stretch a little bit; to stand up and be counted. Please don’t miss these opportunities, and then, once we have applies them to Black History Month, let us take them and apply them to the many other issues of disenfranchisement in our lives. Whoever we are, we are part of the bigger picture here at The Cathedral of Saint John. We owe our allegiance to God and to one another, across all lines of race, sex, culture, birthplace or ideology. Your sister in Christ, Deacon Barbara “….And when this happens, when we allow freedom to ring, when we let it ring from every village and every hamlet, from every state and every city, we will be able to speed up that day, when all of God’s children, black men and white men, Jews and Gentiles, Protestants and Catholics will be able to join hands and sing in the words of the old Negro spiritual: Free at last! Free at last! Thank God almighty, we are free at last!” Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Rt. Rev. Edward W. Neufville, II Rt. Rev. Edward W. Neufville, II, B.A, M.TH., D.D., 11th Diocesan Bishop of the Episcopal Church of Liberia, 2nd Suffragan Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Liberia, and Former Dean of the Anglican Province of West Africa. The families of the Rt. Rev. Edward W. Neufville, II, announce the peaceful home-going of our beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, friend, and Bishop. This sad event occurred on Monday, January 10, 2011 at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, South Carolina. On May 6, 1984, Bishop Neufville was consecrated Suffragan Bishop at the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Monrovia, Liberia. On January 6, 1996, he was enthroned as Diocesan Bishop of the Episcopal Church of Liberia. He served in this capacity until his retirement on December 16, 2007. Bishop Edward W. Neufville, II, is survived by his wife of 42 years, Louise Morais Neufville, his children, several foster children, five grandchildren, seven siblings, several nieces and nephews, cousins, and a host of other relatives.
Junior Warden’s Report: January, 2011 Editor’s note: With this report, we say a sincere “Thank You!” to Andy Costa, who has finished his tenure as Junior Warden. Best wishes to you, Andy, and a huge note of thanks from all of us! The CATHEDRAL of SAINT JOHN Providence, RI Junior Warden’s Report – January 2011 Blessings all! New water heater for the kitchen “Warewasher” is installed and working well. Winston had an electrician replace a corroded electrical box. I replaced another broken pane of glass on the Church St. side entrance. Energy Efficiency is scheduled to replace the circulator for the Church School zone of the heating system they expect cost to be less than $500.00. They had replaced the circulator with one that had a smaller motor but it was not able to run the pump consistently. Winston has gotten prices for an automatic door closer to be installed (~$450.00) on the front entry door in hopes that we can keep it closed to save on heat. I’m trying to find time to cover the broken windows in the tower, but have not been able to get to it yet. Additionally, Winston replaced the ballast that burned out in the fluorescent light fixture above the Ladies’ room sink. An issue that has been coming up is setting of the Alarms at night. Several times lately I have been called by Sonitrol and alerted that folks are leaving without arming the system. Please be certain to set the alarm when you leave for safe keeping of our building and valuables. Regards, Andy 3
BLACK HISTORY MONTH TO BE OBSERVED AT THE CATHEDRAL The month of February is observed nationally, as Black History Month. A number of events are planned in the greater Rhode Island community. The Cathedral community will, once again, recognize and celebrate Black History Month with several activities. The Cathedral’s observance will culminate on February 27th and include displays of African-American memorabilia provided by local organizations and collectors. The Diversity Committee is also attempting to arrange a gospel music experience. A highlight of the celebration will be an appearance by Michael S. VanLeeston, a long time community leader and change agent, at the 10:30 Mass on February 27th. Please save the date and plan on attending and participating in these activities. Other arrangements as they are finalized will appear in the weekly bulletins and on the website, www.cathedralofstjohn.org .
Annual Meeting held on Sunday, January, 30, 2011 On Sunday, January 30, 2011, the Annual Meeting of The Cathedral of Saint John was held in Synod Hall. There was one Holy Eucharist, at 9:30 AM. The Pot Luck Luncheon and the Annual Meeting followed the service. The booklet of the Annual Meeting has been placed on the Cathedral website, www.cathedralofstjohn.org . The meeting was opened with a prayer from the Dean, The Very Rev. Harry E. Krauss. Reports were given, both in written and spoken form from the following: Minutes of the Annual Report 2010, Senior Warden, Junior Warder, Deacon, Treasurer, Budget, Parish statistics. Program reports included Altar Guild, The Book of Remembrance, Diversity Committee, Episcopal Church Women, ECW Treasurer, Liturgical Ministers, Memorial Opportunities/Bequests, Music and the 1810 Society. The Dean also gave an update on the status of the Cathedral Close Project. At present, we are ready to begin the Feasibility Study. The Inez Lopez Scholarship was awarded to Justin Davis and Leonard Walker, III . The Deaconess Frances Semle Scholarship was awarded to Kormassa Dorber, Marissa Walker and Lydia Dorber, In the March edition of The Record, we will highlight the recipients. 4
ECW News and Notes Please Save These Date! Sunday, March 6
Bake Sale, 8:30 to Noon.
Saturday, May 7
May Breakfast. More information to follow
Convocation 2011 with Diana Butler Bass Saturday March 5th 2011 The Marriott, One Orms Street, Providence RI This year will be better than ever, with bestselling author, scholar and speaker Diana Butler Bass! Diana will be speaking to us on the topic of evangelism, to continue where Reggie McNeal left off at last year's Convocation. Weren't there last year? That's alright. Reggie inspired us to re-think the purpose of church, and to reach out especially to those in the community who may never walk through the church building’s door. This year Diana Butler Bass will talk to us about how to be the good news of Christ in our communities, and why God calls us to do so even in today's culture!
Musical Notes of Interest 2011 Sunday, Feb. 20, 3:30 PM Museum Concerts, Four Nations Ensemble, From Venice and Versailles Sunday, April 3, 3:30 PM Museum Concerts, Haydn and the Ladies of London Thursday, March 17th St. Patrick’s Day Fundraising dinner to support the Cathedral Music Program given by Donald Blais and Brother Enoch John March 25th Brink Bush will present the 11 Organ Choral Preludes of Johannes Brahms with appropriate readings at a Lenten Organ recital. The event is free and all are invited to attend. April 3 Museum Concert Series will present Boston based group Hausmusik, in a program entitled, “Hayden and the Ladies of London” Sunday, April 30, 8:00 PM Museum Concerts, Les Délices, In the Apartments of the King 5
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3rd Annual Crafting & Art Festival The Cathedral of Saint John 271 North Main Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903 January 7, 2011 Dear Artisans, Yes, we are having our Annual Crafting and Art Festival on Saturday, April 30, 2011. The hours are, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Show will be a juried and will benefit the Cathedral’s Restoration Fund. The vendor table fee is $35.00 as you will see below. The fee provides you with an 8’x10’ space. Morning refreshments and lunch will be provided for vendors. location of the Cathedral is perfect for this event, being minutes from Downtown Providence, as well as directly accessible from Interstate 95 and 195. There is ample street parking as vehicles are not ticketed for overtime parking on the weekends. As always, it is our hope that this will encourage many of you to join us in the Spring. The Cathedral of Saint John is currently one of The Ten Most Endangered Historical Sites of Providence Preservation Society, and is in dire need of repairs and restoration. One of the ways that we intend to raise funds for the Cathedral is by offering this event and others to the community. There will be comprehensive coverage, including local as well as state wide newspapers, internet and television advertising, as well as direct mailings and community flyer drops. Please fill out the included application, and send not more than 4 pictures of items for jury. Only items from our juried decision may appear in your booth. Check-in will be on Friday evening, April 29th at 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM or on Saturday morning, April 30th , by no later than 9:00 AM. Exceptions will not be allowed. Once again, thank you for your consideration and support,
**** Please note: Application for the Crafting and Art Festival is available by calling 331-4622, or by emailing Deacon Barbara at BMaysStock@cox.net or Miss Tinker LaBoy at vmwill2003@yahoo.com or by visiting our website, www.cathedralofstjohn.org . *****
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The Standing Notices If you are interested in Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Matrimony, Burial or House Blessings, please contact Dean Krauss at 401-331-4622 as soon as possible. Instruction must be held and deadlines met for each of these rites with the exception of Burial and House Blessings. Altar Flowers We are mindful that in these strained economic times the contribution of $75.00 for Altar flowers may be to expensive. We will only have flowers on the Altar the first Sunday of each month or on special occasion such as Easter, Pentecost, and Christmas. On other Sundays we will have plants at the Altar. Also, you are more then welcome to join with others to contribute the memorials for the first Sunday of the month. For those of you who wish to have flowers on the altar to commemorate a special occasion of your own, please call Miss Tinker at least two weeks in advance to give us time to make the necessary arrangements with Jephry. The Vigil Light, Cathedral Candles, Anthems, Service Music Parishioners who wish to sponsor the Vigil Light, Cathedral candles, anthems or service music during the year, to glorify God, to remember or give thanks for someone or to celebrate a special occasion, please let us know as soon as possible. The donation for the Vigil Light and candles are $10.00. To make these arrangements, please call Miss Tinker at 331-4622 The Prayer Shawl Ministry meets on Tuesdays, at 9:30AM in the Deacon’s Office. The Cathedral Choir will meet for rehearsal on Tuesday evenings at 7PM. Cathedral Food Pantry News Do you like mandarin oranges? The hungry folks who come to our Cathedral Food Pantry every week sure do! It costs about 30 dollars for 60 cans, which we buy every week. If you would like to donate the funds for the fruit, please specify it on your weekly envelope. Our clients thank you! Shoppers are needed for the food pantry. If you are able to help us, please see or speak to Meg LoPresti 401-353-5473 or Leah Nastasi 401-949-2364. This ministry is extremely important and we are very grateful to the dedication of all of the volunteers who make it possible. Thank you and many blessings. Cathedral Food Pantry Schedule
February 5 Bernice Belt and Everett Lima February 12 Lin and Andy Costa February 19 Felicia McBurroughs and Marge Beach February 26 K. McGowan and R. Smith
Dean Krauss and his mother, Mrs. Josephine Krauss enjoy the Silent Auction
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-Thoughts from the Senior WardenThoughts From the Senior Warden – As I sit here watching another soft beautiful snowfall on this 24 degree day, I’m thinking how very blessed I am. I’m at home, spaghetti sauce is simmering, and if I start to feel chilly I can go turn up the thermostat. Home - food – warmth: these things are so basic and yet so many people today have lost much or all of their access to them. For many, a day like this is not to be enjoyed – only dreaded. We must be increasingly mindful of all the people who need our help and do whatever we possibly can. Our Cathedral food pantry continues to serve many each week and funds go out faster than they come in. The pantry is officially open for one hour on Saturday morning, but people often come to the office during the week as well. Please remember the need with donations of cash or goods. God’s Peace To All Leah
Pictures from the Goat Farm in Ezo, Sudan Each Christmas, the Chapter makes a donation to purchase goats as a gift to the children of The Cathedral of Saint John. These goats are for the new goat farm in Ezo, Sudan, our companion Diocese in Africa. What we have learned is that the donations that we have made over the past two years have purchased 4 goats for the farm. Here are some pictures sent to us: Top left: Bishop John Zawo at the goat farm fence with one of his priests; Top Right.: New goats arrive; Bottom left: goats in yard; Bottom right: The goat fence from outside.
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2011 Chapter Members The Very Reverend Harry E. Krauss, Dean hkrauss@cathedralofstjohn.org
Arline Walker, Clerk alwstan@aol.com
Toni Harrison ctharrison204@aol.com
William B. McBorrough willcia1@cox..net
Leah Nastasi, Senior Warden leahnastasi@cox.net
*The Right Reverend David Joslin, Assisting Bishop dbjoslin871@aol.com
Harrington Evans, Junior Warden harry.evans@zurichna.com
Richard Smith richard31416@verizon.net
Samuel Dorbor, Treasurer samdor@taco-hvac.com
*Keith Hudson keith.hudson@verizon.net
*Non parishioners
News of Note in the Parish Parish Birthdays Lenny Walker III turned 23 on December 31 Sarah Walker celebrated her birthday on January 16 Happy Birthday! On Monday, January 31, twin boys were born to Rene Walker and Anne Grimes. The boys names are Avery and Cole, and all are doing well. Congratulations to Rene, Anne and Hunter!
DEADLINES FOR The RECORD The Record, our parish newsletter, is published monthly and is available by email, hard copy and on the Cathedral website. If you would like to receive the Record electronically, please give your email address to our Parish Administrator, Miss Tinker or call the church office at (401) 331-4622. Please send articles to Deacon Barbara at BMaysStock@cox.net. The deadlines for submission to The Record are as follows:
February 23 for the March edition March 23 for the April edition April 23 for the May edition 10
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The record The Newsletter of
The Episcopal Cathedral of Saint John 271 North Main Street Providence, RI 02903 The Very Rev. Harry E. Krauss, Dean The Rev. Barbara Mays-Stock, Deacon Mr. Brink Bush, Music Director/Organist Leah Nastasi, Senior Warden Harrington Evans, Junior Warden
Church Office Hours 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday Office closed on Saturday Office Phone: (401) 331-4622 Email: hkrauss@cathedralofstjohn.org deaconbarbara@cathedralofstjohn.org
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