June, 2011
Eastertide/Pentecost
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
Dear Cathedral Family,
This month the Fifty Days of Easter come to an end and we will celebrate another of the great feasts of the Church year, Pentecost. On Sunday, the 12th , we will mark the role of the Holy Spirit in our everyday lives. The supreme gift of the Holy Spirit is love, that thing which defines the life of God and which is what molds together the Father and the Son. The gift of love which the Holy Spirit so freely and lavishly gives us is not just a nice theological idea, however. This gift must be learned and practiced. It needs to be shared and shown off as much as possible because it makes all the difference in life. Put another way, it is the great summons to become what we are meant to be, the loving family of God. Pentecost has several other aspects, one of which is that it symbolizes the dynamic power and attraction which the Church is meant to offer to the world. Pentecost, therefore, reminds us that we are to work all of the time to grow our parish and expand its horizons. We like to talk about church growth, but we either leave it to someone else, or we see it only as a goal when it is actually a by-product of living in the Spirit. As a priest friend wrote recently in his parish newsletter, “A growing parish is one which understands that its first priority is the faithful worship of God week in and week out, day in and day out. It understands that it is to be found faithful to God, above all else, and that it is He who will give the increase. It understands that God’s will is above all else, and that the Holy Spirit brings people to God, not stratagems. It is our job not to put up any road-blocks that keep people away, and to be welcoming.” Please bring your family and friends with you on Pentecost. It just make all the difference in their lives and yours!
With every good wish, and faithfully, Harry
Wednesday 12:10 PM, Holy Eucharist
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From The Deacon’s Bench
Dear Friends in Christ, At the writing of this note, I am watching our president walk with survivors of the terrible devastation this week in Joplin, MO. It seems hard to believe that so much world-wide destruction could be happening, but in our age of instant coverage, we don’t miss anything anymore. In a way, this is a good thing. It helps us to know right away when people are suffering and rise, as we are able to offer our help in the situation. Even though it is far away, many people have reached out and aided those in need, and we can all thank God for these Good Samaritans. Whether we are helping out at the Meal Site, Food Pantry, Sunday morning coffee or aiding a person in our neighborhood or community, we remember that, as Jesus said, “When you do it for these, least of my brethren, you do it for me.” Jesus calls us all to serve, as we are able. If we are needed and can go far away to help, we should. If not, we can find many places here at home that need our assistance. Helping others in need is at the true center of who we are as a people of faith. Let us continue to listen for that small, soft voice and be ready to give all that we can for our global family. Your sister in Christ, Deacon Barbara
Prayer for the Calling of a Bishop for Rhode Island Gracious God who sets the seas in their bounds and gives life to all your creatures, who continually renews the face of the earth and is faithful to your covenant from generation to generation: Lift up and guide the people of the Diocese of Rhode Island as we seek the next bishop to lead us; renew our strength in the baptismal ministries to which you call us; watch over and inspire the work of the committees entrusted with this task; and, by the power of your Spirit, draw your people always toward the vision of your holy reign; we pray in the name of Jesus Christ our Redeemer. Amen. ***Be sure to read the article on page 5, to see the current news in the Search Process.*** 2
A Memorial Service for Josephine Krauss So many of you have asked about when there would be a service for my mother who died on 17 February whilst I was in hospital. On Saturday, the 4th of June at 11 o’clock, we will have a simple service of The Order for the Burial of the Dead with hymns as Mother requested. There will be a collation afterwards in Synod Hall. Later in the month I will go to Philadelphia to inter her remains with those of my father. Again, I am indebted to so many of you who have sent me messages of condolence and your prayers. Mother had a remarkable rich and full life (especially at 99) for which she was grateful. In addition, I know that she was ready for the next part of life in the Church Expectant! The Dean
“Precious in the sight of The Lord is the death of His saints.”
-Thoughts from the Senior WardenI’ve made a decision in the last few days – I plan to do the very best I can to never complain about the weather again. This “Spring”, which never seemed to materialize, was so full of rain, chilly days, and endless gloomy skies that many of us felt it was a good enough reason to grouse a bit and feel sorry for ourselves. I, for one, feel completely chagrined about my own participation in that after hearing reports and seeing the films of what truly bad weather really means. The devastation from the flooding Mississippi and the raging tornadoes is a sight that’s difficult to absorb. I grew up in ‘tornado country’ and learned a healthy respect for them, but I don’t recall ever hearing anything even remotely similar to these recent catastrophes. I know that you join me in keeping all those affected in your prayers. It would seem that what we thought was our less than stellar Spring was actually a great blessing in disguise. God’s Peace To All Leah
A Big “Thank You!” from Don’s Darlings Bernice Belt thanks all of you that sponsored her for the Parkinson Unity walk in April. Over 2000 people took part - an amazing sight! The day was cold (we wore our gloves and hats!) but it was still fun. "Don's Darlings" raised nearly $4000 for Parkinson's Disease research. Thank you again for your help! Bernice
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The Cathedral of Saint John 271 North Main Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903 Friday, June 17, 2011 at 7:00PM
With an extraordinarily broad vocal range and natural fluency in a wide range of musical styles, Terry Barber is a performer in a class by himself. He’s been featured on some of the world’s most storied stages and has worked with many of the music industry’s most prestigious songwriters, composers and producers. Whether performing opera, jazz or popular favorites, he breathes new life into everything he sings and crafts what the Los Angeles Times calls “performances of great vitality and verve.” As a member of the multiple Grammy-winning ensemble Chanticleer, Terry was called “...the jewel in Chanticleer’s crown...” With them, he worked his way through the repertoire, performing opera, classical, gospel, jazz and folk music in a dozen languages at over a hundred concerts around the globe. In 2002, Terry joined the roster of the Metropolitan Opera for their staging of “Sly,” starring Placido Domingo. He made his New York City Opera debut in 2001 in “Il Ritorno d’Ulisse in Patria” and covered Daniel Taylor in the NYC Opera’s production of Handel’s “Rinaldo” starring David Daniels. In summer of 2002 he performed at the International Spoleto Festival both the Spirit and the Witch in Purcell’s “Dido and Aeneas.” Terry made his debut at Carnegie Hall in 2004 singing the role of Orlovsky in “Die Fledermaus” with the National Chorale under Martin Josman. That year he was also featured with the Portland Baroque Orchestra in Handel’s “Messiah” under the direction of Nicholas Kramer and with the New Trinity Baroque Orchestra of Pergolesi’s “Stabat Mater” (with Evellyn Tubb) which prompted the Atlanta Journal Constitution to rave that “...his grasp of the texts and elegant phrasing made for charismatic singing.” His ongoing projects include recordings with longtime collaborator and clarinetist, Lone Madsen with whom he has performed for music industry executives at the studio of Bryan Adams in London and Prince Alexander 4
Committees in Place for Process to Elect the next Bishop of Rhode Island The Search & Nomination Committee and Transition Committee now are in place for the process to elect the next bishop of Rhode Island. The committees will begin their work June 3-4 at a retreat hosted by St. Mary’s, Portsmouth. Lora MacFall, a member of St. Andrews-by-the-Sea in Little Compton, will chair the Search & Nomination Committee, which will develop a profile to describe our diocese, solicit nominations for bishop, screen nominees and then present final names to the electing convention. Other laypersons serving on the Search & Nomination Committee are Steve Bucci, St. Peters-bythe-Sea, Narragansett; John Gilmartin, Trinity, Newport; Mary Hafey, St. Thomas, Alton; Leon Sibielski, Ascension, Cranston; Ellen Vadney, Emmanuel, Newport; and Bill Warburton, St. Paul’s, Wickford. An additional member will be named later. Clergy members of the Search & Nomination Committee are the Rev. John Alexander, St. Stephen’s, Providence; the Rev. Robert Brooks, retired; the Rev. Deacon Buck Close, St. George’s, Central Falls; the Rev. Canon Jonathan Huyck, Grace Church, Providence; the Rev. Mercedes Julian, Ascension, Cranston; the Rev. Pam Mott, St. Mary’s, Portsmouth; the Rev. Sandra HainesMurdocco, retired; the Rev. Ann Marie Richards, Trinity, Newport; and the Rev. Melody Shobe. Cathy Iacobucci, a member of Grace Church in Providence, will chair the Transition Committee, which will ensure that we celebrate the ministry of our current bishop, plan our new bishop’s ordination celebration and arrange a warm welcome for the new bishop to begin the next chapter of our ministry together. Other lay members of the Transition Committee are Linda Mendonca, Emmanuel, Cumberland; Bill Plumb, Trinity, Cranston; and Grace Swinski, St. Paul’s, Pawtucket. Clergy serving on the Transition Committee are the Rev. Deacon Dorothy (Ricky) Brightman, St. Luke’s, East Greenwich; the Rev. James Frink, retired; the Rev. Deacon John Higginbotham, St. Luke’s, East Greenwich; the Rev. Casey Shobe, St. Peter’s by-the-Sea, Narragansett; and the Rev. Veronica Tierney, St. George’s School, Middletown. The Standing Committee and Diocesan Council, the groups responsible for overseeing the transition process, will commission the committees at the retreat. The committees then will begin their work with the help of a consultant, Judy Stark. Judy has consulted in three other bishop search processes and co-chaired the Bishop Coadjutor Search Committee for the Diocese of Southwest Florida. She has served three terms on the Diocesan Council and has been elected as a deputy to the 2012 General Convention. Additionally, the Rev. Mary Johnstone and Julia Slayton, Executive Director of Bethany House of Prayer, located in Arlington, Mass, will serve as a chaplain team to help guide the committees through the search, election, and consecration process.
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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. 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.
Congratulations Graduate! The Cathedral of Saint John offers hearty congratulations to Andrew BeltCappellino, on his graduation this month from Shelter Island High School, where he was the 2011 class valedictorian. Proud grandmother is Mrs. Bernice Belt. Congratulations, Andrew!
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Scholarship Recipients 2011 ******************************************************************************************** From Lenny Walker, son of Sarah and Len Walker: Thank You for the Gift. Your special gift will always bring happy thoughts of you to mind. Thank you for the scholarship gift! Lenny Walker ******************************************************************************************** From Marissa Walker, daughter of Sarah and Len Walker: Thank You for the Gift. Your special gift will always bring happy thoughts of you to mind. Thank you for the scholarship gift! Marissa Walker ********************************************************************************************
About our Scholarship Recipients... Lenny Walker, a student at U MASS/Dartmouth, will use his scholarship to help purchase books for school. He is pursuing a degree in business management with a focus on operations. While at the Cathedral, he often helped with the Rummage sale, and his family are long-time members. Marissa Walker, a student at East Carolina University, majors in Psychology. While in high school, she worked as part of the Challenger’s committee, with children with disabilities and hopes to apply her learning to addressing the challenges of brain function disorders. She is thankful for her time at The Cathedral, which has helped to form her into the young adult that she is today. Justin Davis is a Junior at RIC, where he is working toward a degree in Elementary Education, with a concentration in Spanish. He also has a minor in dance. As a member of The Cathedral, he has helped in the Food Pantry, where he has learned that even a few hours a week given to help the less fortunate can make a huge difference in another person’s life. He also has sung in the Gospel Choir, where he continued his love of music and music direction. Kormassa Dorber has been a member of The Cathedral since 1992. She has served on the Altar Guild, and helps with community service whenever she can. Kormassa is a student at URI and her major is medical lab science. She will use her scholarship to help pay her tuition. Lydia Dorber has been a member of The Cathedral since 1990. She has served liturgically for 3 years and is now attending CCRI in the Nursing Program. She will apply her scholarship to her tuition.
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A Note of Thanks The Knitting Guild of The Cathedral of Saint John recently delivered 18 Prayer Shawls to Odyssey Hospice, in Warwick, RI. This is the “Thank You” note that recently came to us: “To the Members of The Prayer Shawl Ministry of The Cathedral of Saint John: A warm and heartfelt Thank You for more reasons than words can express. Thank you so much for your generous donation of lovely prayer shawls. Each wrapped shawl will be hand delivered to our patients to provide comfort. With warmest thanks— Makayla Cunningham and the entire Odyssey Hospice Team
Gavin Lane to receive God and Me Award Gavin Lane will receive his “God and Me” Cub Scout award on Sunday, June 5, at the 10:30 Holy Eucharist. Gavin has been working this year on this achievement and will also become a Webelo Scout. Congratulation, Gavin!!
Congratulations, Tatjana! It is with great joy that I announce the graduation of my daughter, Tatjana Jende from Blessed Sacrament School, Providence- gr.8. Tatjana graduates on Saturday, June 11, 2011 at 4pm. As she begins her journey to high school, it is my sincere wish that our Cathedral family's prayers for her continued success remain with her. Thank you as always. Modu Johnson
Pentecost Sunday is also Youth Sunday! Mark your calendars now so that you and your family will attend the festivities on Sunday, June 12, as we celebrate the feast of Pentecost. We will also be saying a great big “Thank You!” to the children of the Church School of The cathedral of Saint John, as they finish up the year and begin their summer. Our church school has continued to be very involved in supporting our friends in our companion diocese of Ezo, in the Sudan. They have raised money to purchase more goats this year, by having a Read-A-Thon once again in Lent. They were able to purchase 4 more goats for the farm. Well done! In addition, with the help of Jimps Jean-Louis and some wonderful parents and of course with the ever present and most wonderful director of the Church School, Santana Sluss, the children were treated to an activity day on Sunday, May 22, complete with face painting, Yogi Bear and board games, as well as some really good pizza!
We look forward to seeing you all again in the Fall, and have a really great summer! And thank you, Santana for all your wonderful efforts!
Photos courtesy of Mr. Al Martin
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Applications for vendors are available. Please email: BMaysStock@cox.net, vmwill2003@yahoo.com or call 401-331-4622 9
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, October 1, 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, September 30 at 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM or on Saturday morning, October 1st , 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 . ***** 10
2011 Chapter Members The Very Reverend Harry E. Krauss, Dean hkrauss@cathedralofstjohn.org
Arline Walker, Clerk alwstan@aol.com
Toni Harrison, Treasurer 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 *Keith Hudson keith.hudson@verizon.net
*Non parishioners
Many thanks to Carolyn Fahm, for her lovely pictures of the Cathedral and the cemetery.
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:
June 23 for the July/August edition August 23 for the September edition
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Sunday
5 HE 8:30&10:30AM Choir Rehearsal 9:50 AM Adult Ed. 9:45AM Church School 10:30AM 12 DAY OF PENTECOST HE 8:30&10:30AM Choir Rehearsal 9:50 AM Adult Ed. 9:45AM Church School 10:30AM Summer Closing 19 HE 8:30&10:30AM Choir Rehearsal 9:50 AM Adult Ed. 9:45AM
26 HE 8:30&10:30AM Adult Ed. 9:45AM
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Monday
Wednesday 1 HE 12:10
8 HE 12:10
15 HE 12:10 Retired Clergy Luncheon 12Noon
22 HE 12:10
Chapter Meeting 7PM (CR) 29 HE 12:10
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Friday
Saturday
2 ASCENSION DAY
Food Pantry 11AM
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Food Pantry 11AM
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Food Pantry 11AM
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4 Memorial Service for Josephine Krauss 11AM
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Terri Barber Concert 7PM
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Food Pantry 11AM
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HE and Healing 7PM
JUNE 2001 Tuesday
7 Prayer Shawl 9:30AM Choir Rehearsal 7PM
14 Prayer Shawl 9:30AM Mealsite 4PM
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21 THE FIRST DAY OF SUMMER Prayer Shawl 9:30AM Mealsite 4PM Choir Rehearsal 7PM
Choir Rehearsal 7PM
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28 Prayer Shawl 9:30AM Mealsite 4PM
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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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