The Fifth Sunday in Lent: Year A
2 April 2017 8:45 A.M. and 11:15 A.M. The Holy Eucharist
8:45 A.M. The Very Reverend Samuel G. Candler, Celebrant The Reverend Canon George M. Maxwell, Jr., Preacher 11:15 A.M. The Very Reverend Samuel G. Candler, Celebrant The Reverend Theophus “Thee” Smith, Ph.D., Preacher The 8:45 a.m. service in the Cathedral gathers the largest and most diverse age groups of the parish. We rejoice and laugh with smaller children who are a large presence here; so the sermons, prayers, and hymns are intentionally developed to have a wide and educational appeal. This service maintains the grandeur and grace of the Anglican tradition, but our faith is presented in a creative and wide style. Should one be meeting the Episcopal Church from another tradition, this is our most accessible service. The 11:15 a.m. Eucharist presents the splendor of the Christian faith in its most glorious Anglican fashion. Our music, our prayers, and our sermons use the finest sources our spiritual history can offer. Incense is used on feast days. Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.
Voluntary Psalm Prelude, Op. 32, No. 1 Out of the deep have I called to you, O Lord The Welcome from the Dean 1
Herbert Howells Ps. 130: 1
THE WORD OF GOD All sing
The Processional: Hymn 149, “Eternal Lord of love, behold your Church” The Penitential Order Celebrant Bless the Lord who forgives all our sins; All God’s mercy endures for ever.
The Book of Common Prayer (BCP), p. 351
The Decalogue
BCP p. 350
All kneel
Celebrant
All
Hear the commandments of God to his people: I am the Lord your God who brought you out of bondage. You shall have no other gods but me. Amen. Lord have mercy.
Celebrant All
You shall not make for yourself any idol. Amen. Lord have mercy.
Celebrant All
You shall not invoke with malice the Name of the Lord your God. Amen. Lord have mercy.
Celebrant All
Remember the Sabbath Day and keep it holy. Amen. Lord have mercy.
Celebrant All
Honor your father and your mother. Amen. Lord have mercy.
Celebrant All
You shall not commit murder. Amen. Lord have mercy.
Celebrant All
You shall not commit adultery. Amen. Lord have mercy.
Celebrant All
You shall not steal. Amen. Lord have mercy.
Celebrant All
You shall not be a false witness. Amen. Lord have mercy.
Celebrant All
You shall not covet anything that belongs to your neighbor. Amen. Lord have mercy.
Old 124th
The Summary of the Law Celebrant Jesus said, “The first commandment is this: Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God is the only Lord. Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength. The second is this: Love your neighbor as yourself. There is no other commandment greater than these.” Mark 12:29-31
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The Confession Celebrant Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.
BCP, p. 352
Silence may be kept.
All
Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen.
The Absolution Celebrant Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen. The Trisagion
S 102, after Alexander Archangelsky
All sing three times.
The Collect of the Day: Fifth Sunday in Lent BCP, p. 219 Celebrant The Lord be with you. All And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray. Almighty God, you alone can bring into order the unruly wills and affections of sinners: Grant your people grace to love what you command and desire what you promise; that, among the swift and varied changes of the world, our hearts may surely there be fixed where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
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The Lesson
Ezekiel 37:1-14
All sit.
Lector
A Reading from The Book of Ezekiel.
The hand of the Lord came upon me, and he brought me out by the spirit of the Lord and set me down in the middle of a valley; it was full of bones. He led me all around them; there were very many lying in the valley, and they were very dry. He said to me, “Mortal, can these bones live?” I answered, “O Lord God, you know.” Then he said to me, “Prophesy to these bones, and say to them: O dry bones, hear the word of the Lord. Thus says the Lord God to these bones: I will cause breath to enter you, and you shall live. I will lay sinews on you, and will cause flesh to come upon you, and cover you with skin, and put breath in you, and you shall live; and you shall know that I am the Lord.” So I prophesied as I had been commanded; and as I prophesied, suddenly there was a noise, a rattling, and the bones came together, bone to its bone. I looked, and there were sinews on them, and flesh had come upon them, and skin had covered them; but there was no breath in them. Then he said to me, “Prophesy to the breath, prophesy, mortal, and say to the breath: Thus says the Lord God: Come from the four winds, O breath, and breathe upon these slain, that they may live.” I prophesied as he commanded me, and the breath came into them, and they lived, and stood on their feet, a vast multitude. Then he said to me, “Mortal, these bones are the whole house of Israel. They say, `Our bones are dried up, and our hope is lost; we are cut off completely.’ Therefore prophesy, and say to them, Thus says the Lord GOD: I am going to open your graves, and bring you up from your graves, O my people; and I will bring you back to the land of Israel. And you shall know that I am the Lord, when I open your graves, and bring you up from your graves, O my people. I will put my spirit within you, and you shall live, and I will place you on your own soil; then you shall know that I, the Lord, have spoken and will act,” says the Lord. Lector All
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
8:45 a.m. only: Children ages 3 (by September 1, 2016) through 3rd grade are invited to follow the acolytes and chapel leaders to the Children’s Chapel at this time. Children will rejoin their parents at the Offertory. 11:15 a.m. only
The Gradual: Psalm 130
Plainsong Tone II.1 BCP, p. 784
Choir, then all.
1 Out of the depths have I called to you, O Lord; Lord, hear my voice; * let your ears consider well the voice of my supplication. 2 If you, Lord, were to note what is done amiss, * O Lord, who could stand? 3 For there is forgiveness with you; * therefore you shall be feared.
All sing the Antiphon
4 I wait for the Lord; my soul waits for him; * in his word is my hope. 5 My soul waits for the Lord, more than watchmen for the morning, * more than watchmen for the morning.
All sing the Antiphon
6 O Israel, wait for the Lord, * for with the Lord there is mercy; 7 With him there is plenteous redemption, * and he shall redeem Israel from all their sins. 4
All sing the Antiphon
The Epistle Lector A Reading from The Letter of Paul to the Romans.
Romans 8:6-11
To set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace. For this reason the mind that is set on the flesh is hostile to God; it does not submit to God’s law—indeed it cannot, and those who are in the flesh cannot please God. But you are not in the flesh; you are in the Spirit, since the Spirit of God dwells in you. Anyone who does not have the Spirit of Christ does not belong to him. But if Christ is in you, though the body is dead because of sin, the Spirit is life because of righteousness. If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will give life to your mortal bodies also through his Spirit that dwells in you. Lector All
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
All stand to sing
The Sequence: Hymn 150, “Forty days and forty nights” The Holy Gospel
John 11:1-6, 20-27, 32-45
All remain standing. Gospeler The
All
Aus der Tiefe rufe ich
Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Now a certain man was ill, Lazarus of Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. Mary was the one who anointed the Lord with perfume and wiped his feet with her hair; her brother Lazarus was ill. So the sisters sent a message to Jesus, “Lord, he whom you love is ill.” But when Jesus heard it, he said, “This illness does not lead to death; rather it is for God’s glory, so that the Son of God may be glorified through it.” Accordingly, though Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus, after having heard that Lazarus was ill, he stayed two days longer in the place where he was. When Martha heard that Jesus was coming, she went and met him, while Mary stayed at home. Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died. But even now I know that God will give you whatever you ask of him.” Jesus said to her, “Your brother will rise again.” Martha said to him, “I know that he will rise again in the resurrection on the last day.” Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?” She said to him, “Yes, Lord, I believe that you are the Messiah, the Son of God, the one coming into the world.” When she had said this, she went back and called her sister Mary, and told her privately, “The Teacher is here and is calling for you.” And when she heard it, she got up quickly and went to him. When Mary came where Jesus was and saw him, she knelt at his feet and said to him, “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.” When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who came with her also weeping, he was greatly disturbed in spirit and deeply moved. He said, “Where have you laid him?” They said to him, “Lord, come and see.” Jesus began to weep. So the Jews said, “See how he loved him!” But some of them said, “Could not he who opened the eyes of the blind man have kept this man from dying?” Then Jesus, again greatly disturbed, came to the tomb. It was a cave, and a stone was lying against it. Jesus said, “Take away the stone.” Martha, the sister of the dead man, said to him, “Lord, already there is a stench because he has been dead four days.” Jesus said to her, “Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God?” So they took away the stone. And Jesus looked upward and said, “Father, I thank you for having heard me. I knew that you always hear me, but I have said this for the sake of the crowd standing here, so that they may believe that you sent me.” When he had said this, he cried with a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out!” The dead man came out, his hands and feet bound with strips of cloth, and his face wrapped in a cloth. Jesus said to them, “Unbind him, and let him go.” Many of the Jews therefore, who had come with Mary and had seen what Jesus did, believed in him. Gospeler All
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The Sermon
8:45 a.m. Canon Maxwell 11:15 a.m. The Rev. Dr. Smith
The Nicene Creed
BCP, p. 358
All stand.
We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
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The Prayers of the People Celebrant Let us pray for the Church and for the world.
God of faithfulness and compassion, we offer the concerns of our lives and the world as we pray, “God of mercy; hear our prayer.”
Intercessor
We pray for the church in this season of Lent, that our hearts will be fixed where true joys are to be found. In the Anglican Communion of Churches, we pray today for the Mityana Diocese and the The Church of Uganda; for Justin, the Archbishop of Canterbury; for the Episcopal Church and Michael, our Presiding Bishop; and for the Diocese of Atlanta and Robert, our Bishop. We pray for this Cathedral parish and our ministry of the day, the Farmers Market Board.
Celebrant All
God of mercy, Hear our prayer.
Intercessor
We pray that amidst the swift and varied changes of this world there will be peace. We pray for the Middle East and Christians around the globe who face danger and persecution for their faith.
Celebrant All
God of mercy, Hear our prayer.
Intercessor
We pray for Donald, our President, the Congress and the Courts; for Nathan, our Governor, Kasim, our Mayor; for all serving their country away from home, for their families and the communities who wait for their return.
Celebrant All
God of mercy, Hear our prayer.
Intercessor
During the season of Lent, we pray for those enrolled in our Confirmation Classes. We pray for those attending the Women’s Lenten Retreat at Mikell Camp and Conference Center. We pray in thanksgiving for the birth of Jack and Alice Harkins, their parents, Justin and Michelle Harkins and their grandparents, The Rev. Dr. Bill and Vicki Harkins.
Celebrant All
God of mercy, Hear our prayer.
We pray for all who have died, that they may have a place in your eternal kingdom. We pray for: Lueta Eubanks Bailey, Jack Gwynn, Lucy Paul Jones, John Owen Moore, and Philip Cornwall Shore.
Celebrant All
God of mercy, Hear our prayer.
Intercessor
Let us pray for our own needs and those of others.
(long silence)
Celebrant
Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ was lifted high upon the cross that he might draw the whole world to himself: Mercifully grant that we, who glory in the mystery of our redemption, may have grace to take up our cross and follow him; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
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Those for whom prayers have been requested:
Immediate Needs Madonna Brownlee Kaye Cairney Dick Wilson Long Term Prayers Julia Ballard Priscilla Beale Cornelia Bird George Bird John Blair David Boone Josh Borden Pat Brinson Catherine Carson Louisa Chapman Ginny Collins Matthew Collins Lawrence Cowart Terry Dornbush Sarah duBignon Kitty Dukehart Angela Ellis Mary Elrod Amy Feuss Mary Ann Frazier Jane Hannah Mary Jacob Harris Caroline Hatcher Shirley Heermann Richard Hill Pat Humphries Jean Kelleher Landon Lanier Tommy Lanier Elaine Lyon Robert & Aggie Maddox Reilly McClain Carol McDonald Dick Miller Beth Pitzer Brenda Pruitt
Garry Pryor Jennifer Rankin Jonna Rankine Emily Richardson Cindy Ruegsegger Joe K. Steele Sheila & Lee Stovall Cindy West Chandra Westafer Hollis Youngner For Family and Friends: Henry Altenbach Steve Auerbach Bettina Bass Rodger Beatty Janet Bell Marcia Block Nicholas Boden Frances Bondurant Lisa Borden & Lisa Hugh-Borden Darrell Boyette William Brinton Joan Brooks Keith Brooks Meredith, Adam & Leo Bugenske Denise Carlson Andrew Clark Faye Comer Timothy Paul Condrey Rick Copeland Jackson Culbreth Ashley Debelbot & Brenda Jones Carleton Fuller Susan Gill Peggy Govan Eudelle Lanier Graham D. Louis Gruver, Jr. Doyce Gunter Dottie Gwynn Barbara B. Hammar Helen Hammond
The Peace
All stand. The Celebrant says
All
The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you.
All greet one another in the name of the Lord.
The Parish Notices
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Julie Harlan Greg Hentz Debanhi Hernandez Liz Grant Hilton Michael Ivy Annemarie & Ante Jazic Jon Sun Ja Kim Kelly Kolak Lisa Krysiak Margaret Winders Kuhn Annis Marshall Pat Martin Janie Mathis Michelle Maxwell Michael McClelland Bonnie Shields McCormack Lyn Moore Andy Nelson Betty & Bill Poole Libby Powell James Sands Patricia Schooley Logan Shannep Michelle Simmons Rex B. Simms Lara Smith Sitton Davinique Smalls Lyda Sorgini Tina Susco David Tenenbaum Janiece Townshend Peter Veverka Ed Vogel Meredith Wallace Jacqueline Watkins Ann Weathers Caroline & John Westerhoff Marion Wilson Thomas Worthington Patricia Young
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: Thomas Morley (1557/58-1602), Out of the Deep words: Psalm 130
Out of the deep have I called to Thee, O Lord: Lord, hear my voice. O let Thine ears consider well the voice of my complaint. If Thou, Lord, wilt be extreme to mark what is done amiss: O Lord, who may abide it? For there is mercy with Thee: therefore shalt Thou be feared. I look for the Lord; my soul doth wait for Him: in His word is my trust. My soul fleeth unto the Lord: before the morning watch, I say, before the morning watch. O Israel, trust in the Lord, for with the Lord there is mercy: and with Him is plenteous redemption. And He shall redeem Israel from all his sins. Amen. All sing
The Presentation: Hymn 653, “Dear Lord and Father of mankind� Repton The Great Thanksgiving Celebrant The Lord be with you. All And also with you.
Eucharistic Prayer A, BCP, p. 361
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
You bid your faithful people cleanse their hearts, and prepare with joy for the Paschal feast; that, fervent in prayer and in works of mercy, and renewed by your Word and Sacraments, they may come to the fullness of grace which you have prepared for those who love you. 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: All sing
The Sanctus and Benedictus
S 130, Franz Schubert, Deutsche Messe
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All stand or kneel.
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. 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.
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The Breaking of the Bread
Behold the Lamb of God from the Iona Abbey Music Book, 16
Choir, then all.
The Communion
All are welcome to receive the consecrated bread and wine of the Eucharist. You may receive at the altar or at floor-level stations. Stand or kneel and receive the bread (a wafer) in the palm of your hand. Gluten-free wafers are available upon request at the Peachtree (left) altar rail. Receive the wine either by drinking from the cup (guiding it to your lips) or by touching the wafer lightly to the wine. Younger children are invited to stand for easier access to the cup. 11:15 a.m. only: During the ministration of Holy Communion, prayers for healing and the laying on of hands are offered in St. Luke’s Chapel. The chapel is located in the South (Andrews) transept. All are welcome.
Communion Anthem
music: Herbert Howells (1892-1983), Salvator mundi, from Requiem words: Book of Common Prayer, p. 282
O Saviour of the world, who by thy Cross and thy precious Blood hast redeemed us, save us and help us, we humbly beseech thee, O Lord. All sing
Communion Hymn 151, “From deepest woe I cry to thee”
Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir
The Sending of Lay Eucharistic Ministers Celebrant In the name of God, we send you forth bearing these holy gifts, that others may share in the communion of Christ’s body and blood. All
We who are many are one body, because we are one in Jesus Christ.
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The Postcommunion Prayer Celebrant Let us pray. All 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.
BCP, p. 365
The Blessing All sing
The Processional: Hymn 665, “All my hope on God is founded” Michael The Dismissal Deacon All
Let us go forth in the name of Christ. Thanks be to God.
Voluntary Chromatic Fugue
Johann Pachelbel
All music is reprinted by permission under www.OneLicense.net (license number A-717455). Music from The Hymnal 1982 © Church Publishing, Inc., except where noted below: The Breaking of the Bread © 2003 John L. Bell, from The Iona Abbey Music Book.
THE CATHEDRAL OF ST. PHILIP
The Very Reverend Samuel G. Candler, Dean Dale Adelmann, Ph.D., Canon for Music The Reverend C. Wallace Marsh IV, Canon for Pastoral Care and Worship The Reverend George M. Maxwell, Jr., Vicar The Reverend Catherine Zappa, Canon for Spirituality and Mission The Reverend John William Harkins III, Ph.D., Priest Associate The Reverend Deacon Juan Sandoval, Deacon for Hispanic Ministries The Reverend Theophus “Thee” Smith, Ph.D., Priest Associate The Reverend Carolynne G. Williams, Canon Associate for Pastoral Care and Elder Ministry Ms. Mary Caroline Cravens, Senior Warden Mr. Doug O’Bryan, Junior Warden 2744 Peachtree Road, NW ∙ Atlanta, GA ∙ 30305-2920 ∙ (404) 365-1000 www.stphilipscathedral.org
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April 2, 2017 WELCOME For the latest news and happenings from the Cathedral, visit out website at stphilipscathedral.org. Also, see the information in print in our weekly newsletter, Cathedral Times, available in the narthex, in the hallway outside Child Hall, and in the Atrium. Tour the Cathedral this morning after the 8:45 and 11:15 a.m. services. Please meet us below the pulpit to explore the nooks and crannies of this wonderful place! Join us for our Sunday Lenten Series: Reimagining Charity and Service at 6 p.m. each Sunday evening during Lent in the Gould Room. Our adult series will explore the concepts of charity, service, and poverty; consider new paradigms relating to charity; and invite reflection on our own practices relating to these areas: what seems to be working, what doesn’t, and where do we go from here? The series will be led by Canon Cathy Zappa and others. This evening, Canon Cathy Zappa will lead a discussion on Care-full Giving. Youth and EYSeedlings will have an age-appropriate program that mirrors what the adults are doing, so that family conversations can continue during the week. Childcare is provided. The program is free, but dinner is $6 for adults and $4 for children with a $25 maximum for families. Children 3 and under eat for free. So we can plan appropriately, please RSVP for dinner to lmcnamara@stphilipscathedral.org.
CHILDREN Children of all ages are welcome and encouraged to participate fully in our liturgy. For parents who prefer it, The Nurturing Center is open for children three and younger from 8:30 a.m. through the end of the 11:15 a.m. service each week. During the 8:45 a.m. service, children 3 by September 1 through 3rd graders may choose to attend an age appropriate liturgy of the Word in one of our two Children’s Chapels. Children follow the acolytes and chapel leaders to Primary and Alleluia Chapels at the Sequence Hymn and rejoin their parents at the Offertory. All Godly Play classes are mixed-age groupings. If you have not registered for Sunday School, your child will be placed in an appropriate class when you arrive on the Children’s wing this morning. Children’s Sunday School classes will meet immediately after the 8:45 a.m. service in the following locations: 2s (by September 1): Room 225 Primary Class (3s-Kindergarten): Rooms 304 and 306 Intermediate Classes (1-3rd grade): Rooms 308 and 311 Advanced Class (4th and 5th grade): Room 316 14
YOUTH The Bible Project—Room 382 Middle School Students are invited to join seminarian Clayton Harrington to explore stories from the Bible using fast-paced, quirky YouTube videos and engaging discussion. Harry Potter as a Sacred Text—Room 380 Christian themes can be seen every in Harry Potter. Join Maggie Paul as we look at a chapter from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone looking at themes that we can also see in the Bible. We will also practice Lectio Divina as we read a randomly selected passage from the chapter we are focusing on to see how it relates to us. Middle School and High School students are invited to this class. Relationships—Room 368 High School Youth are invited to join Meg Jones for a class that will explore our different relationships in our lives and what it means to live out our baptismal covenant as we get older. For additional information about our Youth Program, please contact, Maggie Paul (mpaul@stphilipscathedral.org, 404-3651080) or Meg Jones (mjones@stphilipscathedral.org, 404-365-1073).
ADULT EDUCATION All classes meet at 10:10 a.m. unless otherwise noted.
Adult Confirmation Class—Child Hall Confirmation in the Episcopal Church is a “mature public affirmation of faith and commitment to the responsibilities of Baptism.” If you are new to the Episcopal Church or simply have a desire to find out more about the Church and this Cathedral parish, come learn with us this semester. This class is coordinated by Canon Wallace Marsh and taught in rotation by Dean Sam Candler and various Cathedral clergy, with occasional guest speakers. This morning, Canon Wallace Marsh will discuss Anglican Worship. Beginning Biblical Greek Class—Room 356 The New Testament Greek class is offered on a drop-in basis at no cost. No previous language expertise is required; every class begins with the Greek alphabet and pronunciation practice. Old Fashioned Sunday School: Who do you say that I am? Imagining Jesus through the Centuries–Room 133 We are looking at images of Jesus that have been developed over time. This morning, Canon George Maxwell will look ahead to Holy Week. What is it, for example, that makes Good Friday good? Why do we think Christ came into the world to save it, and how does that happen? As always, you will find those things that we think matter most: a light heart, a broad welcome, and good coffee. We look forward to seeing you there. Small Group Bible Study—Room 122 Jim Bingham and Gordon Mathis lead an ongoing small group Bible Study focusing on a particular book of the Bible for several months at a time. This year, we will read the Letter of Paul to the Romans. For more information, please contact Jim Bingham at 404-373-3273 or binghamjim@bellsouth.net. 1:15 p.m., Continuing Biblical Greek Class—Room 356 Anyone who would like to learn Greek is welcome to subscribe to this Sunday afternoon class taught by the Rev. Thee Smith. Translate from the original language of the scriptures. Enjoy discussions of the Greek of the New Testament texts, and how that can add nuance and depth of understanding to one’s reading of the New Testament. No tuition; only texts or media costs. 15
NEWCOMERS We’re glad you’re here. Whether you are visiting us for the first time or you’ve been attending one of our regular Sunday services, we would love to get to know you. If you are interested in getting more involved at the Cathedral, reach out to Janie Harris, our Program Coordinator for Membership and Stewardship, at jharris@stphilipscathedral.org or 404-365-1079, and she will point you in the right direction.
OUTREACH On the first Sunday of every month, we gather to prepare a meal and go as a group to the Peachtree-Pine Shelter to serve the guests that evening. Individuals and groups are encouraged to participate. For more information, please contact Keith Franklin at 770-317-1401 or fkfbriggs@mindspring.com.
WEEKLY WORSHIP SERVICES Sunday
7:45 a.m. 8:45 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 11:15 a.m. 11:15 a.m. 4:00 p.m.
Monday-Wednesday and Friday 8:45 a.m. 12:15 p.m.
Thursday
8:45 a.m. 12:15 p.m. 5:45 p.m.
Saturday
8:45 a.m.
Holy Eucharist, Rite I Holy Eucharist, Rite II Holy Eucharist, Rite I Holy Eucharist, Rite II La Santa Eucaristía Diocesan Confirmation
Mikell Chapel Cathedral Mikell Chapel Cathedral Mikell Chapel Cathedral
Morning Prayer Holy Eucharist, Rite II
Mikell Chapel St. Mary’s Chapel
Morning Prayer Holy Eucharist, Rite II Evening Prayer
Mikell Chapel St. Mary’s Chapel Mikell Chapel
Morning Prayer
Mikell Chapel
Centering Prayer takes place on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. and Thursdays at 9:15 a.m. in the Cathedral’s St. Luke’s Chapel and 4 p.m. in the Lanier House. Evening Prayer is offered on the first, second and fourth Thursdays of the month at 5:45 p.m. in Mikell Chapel. Taizé: Prayers for Peace is offered every third Monday of the month at 8 p.m. in Mikell Chapel. The Indoor Labyrinth is available in Child Hall prior to the service. The Outdoor Labyrinth in front of the Lanier House is open daily.
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