The Sunday after All Saints’ Day: Year B
7 November 2021 8:45 A.M. and 11:15 A.M. The Holy Eucharist
The Reverend Canon Lauren R. Holder, Celebrant The Very Reverend Samuel G. Candler, Preacher Voluntary Elegy in A-flat Major (1913)
C. Hubert H. Parry (1848-1918) Healey Willan (1880-1968)
Elegy in D-flat Major The Welcome from the Dean
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THE WORD OF GOD The Opening Hymn: 287
music: Sine Nomine, Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958); descants by Thomas Foster, Ralph Vaughan Williams, & Bruce Neswick words: William Walsham How (1823-1897)
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The Opening Acclamation Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. All And blessed be God’s kingdom, now and for ever. Amen. Celebrant There is one Body and one Spirit; All There is one hope in God’s call to us; Celebrant One Lord, one Faith, one Baptism; All One God and Father of all. The Collect of the Day: All Saints’ Day Celebrant The Lord be with you. All And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray. Almighty God, you have knit together your elect in one communion and fellowship in the mystical body of your Son Christ our Lord: Give us grace so to follow your blessed saints in all virtuous and godly living, that we may come to those ineffable joys that you have prepared for those who truly love you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
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The Epistle Lector
Revelation 21:1-6a A Reading from The Revelation to John.
Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. And I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “See, the home of God is among mortals. He will dwell with them; they will be his peoples, and God himself will be with them; he will wipe every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; mourning and crying and pain will be no more, for the first things have passed away.” And the one who was seated on the throne said, “See, I am making all things new.” Also he said, “Write this, for these words are trustworthy and true.” Then he said to me, “It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. To the thirsty I will give water as a gift from the spring of the water of life.” Lector All
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
All stand.
The Sequence: Hymn 293
music: Grand Isle, John Henry Hopkins (1861-1945) words: Lesbia Scott (1898-1986), alt.
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All remain standing.
The Holy Gospel Gospeler
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Matthew 5:1-12
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. Glory to you, Lord Christ.
When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.” Gospeler All
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ.
The Sermon
Dean Candler
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HOLY BAPTISM The Presentation and Examination of the Candidates Celebrant The Candidates for Holy Baptism will now be presented. Parents, Godparents, and Sponsors
I present N. to receive the Sacrament of Baptism. When all have been presented, the Celebrant asks the Parents and Godparents
Will you be responsible for seeing that the child you present is brought up in the Christian faith and life? Parents and Godparents
I will, with God’s help.
Celebrant
Will you by your prayers and witness help this child to grow into the full stature of Christ?
Parents and Godparents
I will, with God’s help.
Then the Celebrant asks the following questions of the Parents and Godparents, who speak on behalf of the infants and younger children.
Question Answer
Do you renounce Satan and all the spiritual forces of wickedness that rebel against God? I renounce them.
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Do you renounce the evil powers of this world which corrupt and destroy the creatures of God? I renounce them.
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Do you renounce all sinful desires that draw you from the love of God? I renounce them.
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Do you turn to Jesus Christ and accept him as your Savior? I do.
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Do you put your whole trust in his grace and love? I do.
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Do you promise to follow and obey him as your Lord? I do.
All stand. The Celebrant addresses the congregation, saying
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Will you who witness these vows do all in your power to support this person in their life in Christ? We will.
The Celebrant then says
Let us join with those who are committing themselves to Christ and renew our own baptismal covenant.
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The Baptismal Covenant Celebrant Do you believe in God the Father? All I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. Celebrant All
Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God? I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
Celebrant All
Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit? I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.
Celebrant
Will you continue in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in the prayers? I will, with God’s help.
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Will you persevere in resisting evil, and, whenever you fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord? I will, with God’s help.
Celebrant All
Will you proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ? I will, with God’s help.
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Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself? I will, with God’s help.
Celebrant
Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being? I will, with God’s help.
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The Prayers for the Candidates Celebrant Let us now pray for these persons who are to receive the Sacrament of new birth. Intercessor All
Deliver them, O Lord, from the way of sin and death. Lord, hear our prayer.
Intercessor All
Open their hearts to your grace and truth. Lord, hear our prayer.
Intercessor All
Fill them with your holy and life-giving Spirit. Lord, hear our prayer.
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Keep them in the faith and communion of your holy Church. Lord, hear our prayer.
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Teach them to love others in the power of the Spirit. Lord, hear our prayer.
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Send them into the world in witness to your love. Lord, hear our prayer.
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Bring them to the fullness of your peace and glory. Lord, hear our prayer.
Celebrant
Grant, O Lord, that all who are baptized into the death of Jesus Christ your Son may live in the power of his resurrection and look for him to come again in glory; who lives and reigns now and for ever. Amen.
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The Thanksgiving over the Water
The Celebrant blesses the water, first saying
Celebrant All
The Lord be with you. And also with you.
Celebrant All
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give God thanks and praise.
Celebrant
We thank you, Almighty God, for the gift of water. Over it the Holy Spirit moved in the beginning of creation. Through it you led the children of Israel out of their bondage in Egypt into the land of promise. In it your Son Jesus received the baptism of John and was anointed by the Holy Spirit as the Messiah, the Christ, to lead us, through his death and resurrection, from the bondage of sin into everlasting life. We thank you, Father, for the water of Baptism. In it we are buried with Christ in his death. By it we share in his resurrection. Through it we are reborn by the Holy Spirit. Therefore in joyful obedience to your Son, we bring into his fellowship those who come to him in faith, baptizing them in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
At the following words, the Celebrant touches the water
Now sanctify this water, we pray you, by the power of your Holy Spirit, that those who here are cleansed from sin and born again may continue for ever in the risen life of Jesus Christ our Savior. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be all honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen. The Baptism
The Congregation may be seated for the baptisms. The Candidates are presented by name to the Priest who pours water upon each Candidate, saying
N., I baptize you in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Then the Celebrant, using chrism, places a hand on the person’s head, marking on the forehead the sign of the cross and saying
N., you are sealed by the Holy Spirit in Baptism and marked as Christ’s own for ever. Amen. All stand. Parents, Godparents, and the newly baptized gather at the font. After the baptism, the Celebrant says
Let us pray. Heavenly Father, we thank you that by water and the Holy Spirit you have bestowed upon these your servants the forgiveness of sin, and have raised them to the new life of grace. Sustain them, O Lord, in your Holy Spirit. Give them an inquiring and discerning heart, the courage to will and to persevere, a spirit to know and to love you, and the gift of joy and wonder in all your works. Amen. The Celebrant introduces the newly baptized, and then says
Let us welcome the newly baptized. All
We receive you into the household of God. Confess the faith of Christ crucified, proclaim his resurrection, and share with us in his eternal priesthood.
The Peace
The Celebrant says
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The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you.
The Parish Notices
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Those for whom prayers have been requested: For Immediate Needs Rubye & Wayne Reid Liz Woodring Lorraine Reynolds Agnes Elizabeth Robertson Long Term Prayers Charles & Betty Roper R. Huntley Allen Louis “Skip” Schueddig Penny Barnett Tommy Truesdale Perry Benton Ron Wallace Virginia Bicksler Elleanor Wilson Randall Chatham-Borden Faye Van Winkle Heather Clark Sharon Crews For Family and Friends The Crossley Family Gregory Alexander Jerri Darnell & Opal Cook Marg Denny Lisa Bachman Terry Dornbush Bettina Bass Sarah duBignon Lisa Bradshaw Deborah Ellington Pam Breedlove Ruth Fuqua Rose Brunetti Bennett Jenny Ham Vaughn Clapp Rebecca Harris Andrew Clark Jane Jones Vickie & Bob Coffman Louise Kan Marie Corrigan Lisa Krysiak Ava Corroon Jill Mahaffey Apryl Roberts Cox Carol McDonald Dan Elson Glenn Miller Carleton Fuller Royce Mitchell Peter Garbus Susan Myers Theresa Gent Charlie Neal Patricia Plummer Glowatsky Philip Newton Mark Goodwin Dudley Ottley Martha Heinze Marian Palmore Rob Hendler Rowland Radford Gayle Higley
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Cadel Ingraham Joyce Jones Robin Kemp Carole Kline Billy Lawson Rita Lewis Pete Livezey Lauren Makhlouf Pat Martin Christopher, Leylani, & Daniel Mathews Beth Lawton McGee Ashley Minear Ethel “Babe” Moldovan Betsy Moore The Jovita Moore Family Linus Nickel Phil Norman Steven Norman Lou Perno Bill Poole Carter Randall Einar Sagstuen James Sands Fred & Irene Smith Yvonne Tate Pierson Thames Bryson Thomas Wayne Thurman Olive Toy Harris Wilson Whit A. Wright Hollis Youngne
THE HOLY COMMUNION The offering today, the first Sunday of the month, is designated for the Discretionary Fund for the Needy.
The Offertory The Offertory Anthem
music: Edgar L. Bainton (1870-1956), And I saw a new heaven words: Revelation 21:1-4
And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. And I, John, saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a great voice out of heaven, saying, “Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them and be their God.” And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain, for the former things are passed away.
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The Presentation: Hymn 625
music: Darwall’s 148th, melody and bass John Darwall (1731-1789); harm. William Henry Monk (1823-1889), alt.; desc. Sydney Hugo Nicholson (1875-1947) words: Richard Baxter (1615-1691); rev. John Hampden Gurney (1802-1862)
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The Great Thanksgiving
Eucharistic Prayer A, The Book of Common Prayer (BCP), p. 361
Celebrant All
The Lord be with you. And also with you.
Celebrant All
Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord.
Celebrant All
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give God thanks and praise.
It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. Celebrant
For in the multitude of your saints, you have surrounded us with a great cloud of witnesses, that we might rejoice in their fellowship, and run with endurance the race that is set before us; and, together with them, receive the crown of glory that never fades away. Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name: The Sanctus and Benedictus
S 125, Richard Proulx, A Community Mass
Celebrant
Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself; and, when we had fallen into sin and become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent Jesus Christ, your only and eternal Son, to share our human nature, to live and die as one of us, to reconcile us to you, the God and Father of all. He stretched out his arms upon the cross, and offered himself in obedience to your will, a perfect sacrifice for the whole world. 12
On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.” After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.” Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith: All
Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.
Celebrant
We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. Recalling his death, resurrection, and ascension, we offer you these gifts. Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of your Son, the holy food and drink of new and unending life in him. Sanctify us also that we may faithfully receive this holy Sacrament, and serve you in unity, constancy, and peace; and at the last day bring us with all your saints into the joy of your eternal kingdom. All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ. By Christ, and with Christ, and in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. AMEN. And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.
The Breaking of the Bread Celebrant Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; All Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.
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The Communion Communion Anthem
music: Spiritual, arr. Moses Hogan (1957-2003), We shall walk through the valley in peace words: Traditional African-American Spiritual
We shall walk through the valley in peace, for Jesus Himself will be our leader. We shall walk through the valley in peace. We will meet our loved ones there, for Jesus Himself will be our leader. We shall walk through the valley in peace. There will be no more trials there, for Jesus Himself will be our leader. We shall walk through the valley in peace. Communion Hymn: 620
music: Land of Rest, American folk hymn; adapt. and harm. Anabel Morris Buchanan (1889-1983) words: F.B.P. (ca. 16th century), alt.
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Communion Hymn: 623
music: O quanta qualia, melody from Antiphoner, 1681; harm. John Bacchus Dykes (1825-1876) words: Peter Abelard (1079-1142), tr. John Mason Neale (1818-1866), alt.
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The Postcommunion Prayer Celebrant All
Let us pray. Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Blessing The Closing Hymn: 618
music: Lasst uns erfreuen, melody from Auserlesene Catholische Geistliche Kirchengeseng, 1623; adapt. and harm. Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872–1958) words: John Athelstan Laurie Riley (1858–1945)
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The Dismissal Deacon Let us go forth in the name of Christ. All Thanks be to God. Voluntary Litanies, pour orgue (1937)
Jehan Alain (1911-1940)
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All music is reprinted by permission under ONE LICENSE (license number A-717455). Hymn 287 music by permission of Oxford University Press. Hymn 293 music by permission of Oxford University Press. Hymn 620 music © 1938 J. Fischer & Bro., a division of Belwin-Mills Publishing Corp. Hymn 625 descant by permission of Hymns Ancient and Modern Ltd. Hymn S-125 © 1977 GIA Publications Inc.
THE CATHEDRAL OF ST. PHILIP
The Very Reverend Samuel G. Candler, Dean Dale Adelmann, Ph.D., Canon for Music The Reverend Lauren R. Holder, Canon for Community and Education The Reverend George M. Maxwell, Jr., Vicar The Reverend Catherine Zappa, Canon for Liturgy and Pastoral Care The Reverend Julia B. Mitchener, Priest Associate The Reverend Deacon Juan Sandoval, Deacon for Hispanic Ministries The Reverend Theophus “Thee” Smith, Ph.D., Priest Associate Mr. Del King, Senior Warden Mr. Samuel T. Wilmoth, Junior Warden 2744 Peachtree Road, NW ∙ Atlanta, GA ∙ 30305-2920 ∙ (404) 365-1000 www.cathedralATL.org
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All Saints Commemorations Jean Burdick Albertson John Allison T. Mayo Atkins Herschel Atkinson Anne Bao John Banks Joyce Banks Mark Bashor Virginia Beach Charles Bedford Terrell William Benton, Jr. David Blackburn Rosemary Blake Gwynn Blount Judith Borden Blessed Baby Bordner Robin Boylan Nathan Christopher Brandon, Jr. Thomas Anthony Brett Lillian Jean Turner Brewer BB Brown Nan Brown Marguerite Doubleday Buck William Green Burnett Walker Candler Lynn Chandler Edward Whiting Chapin Shelly Elizabeth Charles Charles Chastain Harry Christian Gudrun (Judy) Clapp William Milton Clary Betty Conley Donald William Conrad, Sr. Marilyn Cook Raymond Dillard Cook William Chester Cooke Michael Kent Corrie Patricia Crawford William Leonard Crawley, Jr. Jim Curtis Frederick W. Danforth, Jr. Harrison Deal Roxanne Denning Lynne D’Huyvetter Billie Ruth Dixon Nancy Wilcox Dowling Janie DuBose James T. Dyke Elizabeth James Earnest Brantley Echols Jane Townsend Edwards Linda Eller Jerry Shelton Ellis Billy Espy Peter Tuckerman Esty Rhoda Elizabeth Klingeman Ewert Emmy Lou Eaton Faber Randy Farmer Stephen Fitton Dennis Murphree Ford
Hazel Foss Traci Denison Galla Grant Godbee Mary Drayton Godbee Hassan Golden Priscilla Edmonds Goss Susan Greenfield Douglas T. Grey, Jr. Charles “Charlie” Griffin Mimi Grossman Palmer Hamilton Anne Wilkinson Hance Jean Hand Gregory George Hardwick Don Harp Grady M. Hatchett George Heery Robert “Tug” Helmer Bobby Helton Alix Henderson Virginia Herron Dorothy Quincy Hopkins Nicholas Clendon Howard Sara Hoyt Nathan Hubbs Betsy Hunt-Pike Lilliana Isola Robert L. Jacobs Rabun Jeffers Tish Jennings Ellis Barlow Keener Marquita Kelley James Patrick Kelly, Jr. Aaron Kirkland John Finley Kiser, Sr. Anne Lee Kirk Lee Larry Lee Virginia Leininger Rose Leon Rose Lewis Carlo Molinaro LiRosi Elaine Lyon William Hunter Lyons Frank MacConochie Mary Louise MacNeil Patricia Marley Madison Donald E. Manning Walker McCune Carson McElheney Jessie McGill Greg McGinnis William McGuffin Anne McKeown Kathleen Andregg McLean Ray Melton Maryann Mennona Ken Millar Ellen Clapp Miller John Mitchell Carol Monroe as of 19 11/4/21
Jovita Moore Richard Morgan Janice Morrison Charles Ogilvie Jean Ann O’Neal Dot Oscher Jessie Kindel Palmer Nitin Patel Nancy Pearce Alister Pereira Jay Peters Alex Polson Anne Riggins Ponti Nathan Poole Marsha Powell Trevor Quigley Dell Peek Rearden Jackie Reynolds Will Reynolds Tommy Ripley Sam Roberts Leticia Justo Serrano Jack Shields Marie Smelser Erin Brooke Smith Freddie Smith H. Frank Smith Jr. James Marion Smith Jeanne M. Smith William D. Smith, Sr. Lessie Smithgall Jill St. John Meredith Tucker Stacy Joyce Lanier Milner Sterling John Hoyt Stookey Carol Thompson Strong Mary Rose Taylor Julie Nicole Thompson Tom Thomson Kimberly Wheeler Thorpe Alfonso Torres Susan Tucker Judy Tuff Dorothy Tuttle Jack Wagner Marion Wall Barbara Ann DeChristopher Waters Hailey Watts John Wellford Duke Wetzel Roslyn White William R. Wilkinson Price Williams Roger Williams Mary Charles Wilmer George Winders Randy Wilson William Woolfolk Constance Ashford Wright Karen Young