The Fourth Sunday in Lent: Year C
31 March 2019 8:45 A.M. and 11:15 A.M. The Holy Eucharist
The Reverend Theophus “Thee” Smith, Ph.D., Celebrant The Reverend Canon Lauren R. Holder, 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 Three Chorale Preludes Gottfried August Homilius (1714-1785) Ach Herr, mich armen Sünder (Ah Lord, poor sinner that I am) Schmücke dich, o liebe Seele (Deck thyself, my soul, with gladness) Hilft, Herr Jesu, lass gelingen (Help us, Lord Jesus, to do well) The Welcome
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THE WORD OF GOD All sing
The Processional: Hymn 686, “Come, thou fount of every blessing” Nettleton 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.
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: Fourth Sunday in Lent BCP, p. 219 Celebrant The Lord be with you. All And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray. Gracious Father, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ came down from heaven to be the true bread which gives life to the world: Evermore give us this bread, that he may live in us, and we in him; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
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11:15 a.m. only
The Lesson
Joshua 5:9-12
All sit.
Lector
A Reading from The Book of Joshua.
The Lord said to Joshua, “Today I have rolled away from you the disgrace of Egypt.” And so that place is called Gilgal to this day. While the Israelites were camped in Gilgal they kept the passover in the evening on the fourteenth day of the month in the plains of Jericho. On the day after the passover, on that very day, they ate the produce of the land, unleavened cakes and parched grain. The manna ceased on the day they ate the produce of the land, and the Israelites no longer had manna; they ate the crops of the land of Canaan that year. Lector All
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
The Gradual: Psalm 32
Plainsong Tone II.1 BCP, p. 624
1 Happy are they whose transgressions are forgiven, * and whose sin is put away! 2 Happy are they to whom the Lord imputes no guilt, * and in whose spirit there is no guile! 3 While I held my tongue, my bones withered away, * because of my groaning all day long. 4 For your hand was heavy upon me day and night; * my moisture was dried up as in the heat of summer.
All repeat the Antiphon.
5 Then I acknowledged my sin to you, * and did not conceal my guilt. 6 I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord.” * Then you forgave me the guilt of my sin. 7 Therefore all the faithful will make their prayers to you in time of trouble; * when the great waters overflow, they shall not reach them. 8 You are my hiding-place; you preserve me from trouble; * you surround me with shouts of deliverance.
All repeat the Antiphon.
9 “I will instruct you and teach you in the way that you should go; * I will guide you with my eye. 10 Do not be like horse or mule, which have no understanding; * who must be fitted with bit and bridle, or else they will not stay near you.” 11 Great are the tribulations of the wicked; * but mercy embraces those who trust in the Lord. 12 Be glad, you righteous, and rejoice in the Lord; * shout for joy, all who are true of heart.
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All repeat the Antiphon.
The Epistle Lector
2 Corinthians 5:16-21 A Reading from The Second Letter of Paul to the Corinthians.
From now on, we regard no one from a human point of view; even though we once knew Christ from a human point of view, we know him no longer in that way. If anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new! All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation; that is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting the message of reconciliation to us. So we are ambassadors for Christ, since God is making his appeal through us; we entreat you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. Lector All
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
8:45 a.m. only: Children who are age three (by September 1, 2018) through 3rd grade may follow the acolytes and chapel leaders to the Children’s Chapel at this time. Children will return to the nave at the Offertory. All stand to sing
The Sequence: Hymn 469, “There’s a wideness in God’s mercy” The Holy Gospel
Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32
All remain standing.
Gospeler
All
St. Helena
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. Glory to you, Lord Christ.
All the tax collectors and sinners were coming near to listen to Jesus. And the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling and saying, “This fellow welcomes sinners and eats with them.” So Jesus told them this parable: “There was a man who had two sons. The younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the share of the property that will belong to me.’ So he divided his property between them. A few days later the younger son gathered all he had and traveled to a distant country, and there he squandered his property in dissolute living. When he had spent everything, a severe famine took place throughout that country, and he began to be in need. So he went and hired himself out to one of the citizens of that country, who sent him to his fields to feed the pigs. He would gladly have filled himself with the pods that the pigs were eating; and no one gave him anything. But when he came to himself he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired hands have bread enough and to spare, but here I am dying of hunger! I will get up and go to my father, and I will say to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you; I am no longer worthy to be called your son; treat me like one of your hired hands.”’ So he set off and went to his father. But while he was still far off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion; he ran and put his arms around him and kissed him. Then the son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you; I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’ But the father said to his slaves, ‘Quickly, bring out a robe—the best one—and put it on him; put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. And get the fatted calf and kill it, and let us eat and celebrate; for this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found!’ And they began to celebrate. “Now his elder son was in the field; and when he came and approached the house, he heard music and dancing. He called one of the slaves and asked what was going on. He replied, ‘Your brother has come, and your father has killed the fatted calf, because he has got him back safe and sound.’ Then he became angry and refused to go in. His father came out and began to plead with him. But he answered his father, ‘Listen! For all these years I have been working like a slave for you, and I have never disobeyed your command; yet you have never given me even a young goat so that I might celebrate with my friends. But when this son of yours came back, who has devoured your property with prostitutes, you killed the fatted calf for him!’ Then the father said to him, ‘Son, you are always with me, and all that is mine is yours. But we had to celebrate and rejoice, because this brother of yours was dead and has come to life; he was lost and has been found.’” Gospeler All
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ.
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The Sermon
Canon Holder
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 stand or kneel to pray.
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 God’s people throughout the world. In the Anglican Communion of Churches, we pray for the Church of the Province of the Indian Ocean; for Justin, the Archbishop of Canterbury; for the Episcopal Church and Michael, our Presiding Bishop; for the Diocese of Atlanta and Robert, our Bishop. We pray for this Cathedral parish and our ministry of the day, the Habitat for Humanity Volunteers.
Celebrant All
God of mercy, Hear our prayer.
Intercessor
We pray for peace; for goodwill among nations; and for the well-being of all people. We pray for those who are poor, homeless, oppressed, or in prison. We pray for those who are persecuted because of their religion.
Celebrant All
God of mercy, Hear our prayer.
Intercessor
We pray for all who govern and hold authority in the nations of the world. We pray for Donald, our President; for the Congress and the Courts; for Brian, our Governor; for Keisha, our Mayor; and for all serving their country away from home, for their families, and for the communities who wait for their return.
Celebrant All
God of mercy, Hear our prayer.
Intercessor
We pray for all who have died, that they may have a place in your eternal kingdom. We pray for: Betty Dever, Audrey Iarocci, Donald Jones, and William Joseph Meyers.
Celebrant All
God of mercy, Hear our prayer.
Intercessor
We give you thanks for the many blessings of this life.
Celebrant All
God of mercy, Hear our prayer.
Intercessor
We pray for all those on our prayer list, including those with new or immediate concerns:
I invite your own prayers and intercessions.
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:
Long Term Prayers Dr. T. Mayo & Pat Atkins Christian Bensah Virginia Bicksler John Blair Pat Brinson Dick Burgin Wicke Chambers Heather Clark Sandra Cross Terry Dornbush Sarah duBignon Kitty Dukehart Lee Duncan Lynn Alexander Ehrlicher Randy Farmer William Ham Jane Hannah Caroline Hatcher Katie Hughey Barbara Johnson Louise Kan Jack Lumanog Elaine Lyon Frank Mathews Lorri McClain Carol McDonald Jim McKenzie Cecil Miner Charlie Neal Philip Newton Paul O’Connor
Marian Palmore Garry Pryor Rubye & Wayne Reid Pamela Reid Agnes Elizabeth Robertson Louis “Skip” Schueddig Brian Sturgell Ruth Swanson Julie Thompson Faye Van Winkle Andy Westafer Sandy Williamson Randy Wilson Hollis Youngner
Bobby Hearn Greg Hentz Heather Hooper Dan Howett Mattie Hughes Joan Keller Sun Ja Kim Betty C. Lyons Pat Martin Michelle Maxwell Michael McClelland Katherine & Eric Merrifield Andy Nelson Steven Norman Penelope Rose Price For Family and Friends Betty & Bill Poole Eileen Abeyesundere Grace Robichaux Alex Collins Astrop Lolita Rochon Bettina Bass Frank Roth Elisabeth Bottler James Sands Kenneth Carlson Ken Singleton Cheryl Karen Powell Spruill Leanne Colwell Tina Susco Joseph Counahan Woodrow Talley Tangi & Zakariyah Cummings Pierson Thames Sophia, Omar Felipe & Felipe Daniel Roger Traylor Sandra Daniel Janiece Townshend Lee Dvonch Ron M. Wallace Rosalyn Flanagan Jim Webb Helen Nixon Fleming Marion Wilson Carleton Fuller Whit A. Wright Peggy Govan Patricia Young
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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THE HOLY COMMUNION The Offertory Offertory Anthems 8:45 a.m.
music: Jean Berger (1909-2002), The eyes of all wait upon thee words: Psalm 145:15-16
The eyes of all wait upon Thee; and Thou givest them their meat in due season. Thou openest Thine hand, and satisfiest the desire of every living thing.
11:15 a.m.
music: arr. Michael Sitton, Wondrous love words: American folk hymn, publ. in The Southern Harmony (c. 1835)
What wondrous love is this, O my soul, What wondrous love is this That caused the Lord of bliss To bear the dreadful curse for my soul. To God and to the Lamb I will sing; To God and to the Lamb Who is the great I AM, While millions join the theme, I will sing. When I was sinking down, sinking down, When I was sinking down Beneath God’s righteous frown, Christ laid aside his crown for my soul. And when from death I’m free, I’ll sing on; And when from death I’m free, I’ll sing and joyful be, And through eternity I’ll sing on. All sing
The Presentation: Hymn 471, “We sing the praise of him who died” Breslau 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:
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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.
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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.
BCP, p. 364
The Breaking of the Bread
Behold the Lamb of God from the Iona Abbey Music Book, 16
Choir, then all.
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The Communion
All may 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 may stand for easier access to the cup. If you desire to receive a blessing, cross your arms across your chest. 11:15 a.m. only: During the ministration of Holy Communion, we offer prayers for healing and the laying on of hands in St. Luke’s Chapel. The chapel is located in the South (Andrews) transept. All are welcome.
Communion Anthems
8:45 a.m.
music: Ned Rorem (b. 1923), Sing, my soul, his wondrous love words: Anonymous
Sing, my soul, His wondrous love, Who, from yon bright throne above, Ever watchful o’er our race, Still to us extends His grace. Heaven and earth by Him were made, All is by His scepter swayed; What are we that He should show So much love to us below? God, the merciful and good, Bought us with the Savior’s blood, And, to make our safety sure, Guides us by His spirit pure. Sing, my soul, adore His name; Let His glory be thy theme: Praise Him till He calls thee home, Trust His love for all to come.
11:15 a.m.
music: Thomas Lupo (1571-1627), For I knowledge my faults words: Psalm 51:3-5
For I knowledge my faults: and my sin is ever before me. Against thee only have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight: that thou mightest be justified in thy saying, and clear when thou art judged. All sing
Communion Hymns 641 318
“Lord Jesus, think on me” Southwell “Here, O my Lord, I see thee face to face” Nyack
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 594, “God of grace and God of glory” The Dismissal Deacon All
Cwm Rhondda
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Voluntary Praeludium in D minor
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 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 Outreach and Congregational Life The Reverend George M. Maxwell, Jr., Vicar The Reverend Catherine Zappa, Canon for Education and Worship 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 Mr. Austin Hall, Senior Warden Mrs. Dorsey DeLong, Junior Warden 2744 Peachtree Road, NW ∙ Atlanta, GA ∙ 30305-2920 ∙ (404) 365-1000 www.stphilipscathedral.org
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March 31, 2019 WELCOME For the latest news and happenings from the Cathedral, visit out website at cathedralATL.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.
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. Children’s chapel takes place during the 8:45 a.m. service as an option for parents and children who are not yet ready to experience the full liturgy together, though children are always welcome in “big” church. Children three years (by September 1, 2018) through third grade begin in church with their parents, then follow the children’s acolytes and leaders out at the sequence hymn. Children will rejoin their parents at the Offertory. Two-year-olds attend their own chapel service, which begins at 8:45 a.m. Parents who would like their children two-years-old and younger to join them for communion may go pick them up from Room 227 at the Peace. 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. Holy Eucharist Instruction Class continues this morning. All 1st Graders, along with a parent, Godparent or grandparent, are invited to explore the sacrament of Eucharist. This four-week course meets during the Sunday School hour in St. Mary’s Chapel.
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YOUTH Collaborate: Bible Study— Room 382 Join us for Middle School Sunday School! This year we will be taking an in depth look into the New Testament. In Collaborate: Bible Study by Sparkhouse, we will use activities, videos, and scripture to ask questions such as, “Why do we hold Paul in such high esteem, given his poor track record with Christians?” and “Where did the Bible take place?” Becoming Rooted and Grounded—Room 368 Being a Christian today requires us to be deeply rooted in our own tradition and grounded in practices that enable us to relate and collaborate across difference. This semester the High School Sunday School will discuss the practices and purposes of interfaith dialogue. We’ll build skills and capacities useful for conversation and discuss what kinds of groundwork is necessary for relationship building with persons from other religions and faiths. We’re excited to welcome you! Our Youth Confirmation Program and small groups continue this morning. Parent Coffee Hour—Room 121 Parents/Caregivers who have youth meet to have a self-guided discussion on the topics youth are discussing in the Confirmation program, as well as how to support each other. If you are interested in this discussion but do not have a youth in the program, please feel free to join anyway! For more information on offerings for Youth at the Cathedral, contact Maggie Paul, mpaul@cathedralATL.org, 404-365-1080.
ADULT EDUCATION All classes meet at 10:10 a.m. unless otherwise noted.
Living Faith Adult Confirmation Series: A Trinitarian Life—Room 120 “Falling in Love with the Church Again.” Those wishing to participate in this class in order to be confirmed, re-affirmed or received should contact Canon Lauren Holder and mark your calendars for our April 28 confirmation service. Please contact Canon Holder for additional information (404-365-1036 or lholder@cathedralATL.org). Old Fashioned Sunday School—Child Hall Dr. Dale Adelmann, our Canon for Music, will discuss worship and music. As always, all are welcome. You will find a light heart, warm welcome, and good coffee! Our True Selves—Room 240 The Rev. Dr. Thee Smith leads this series of co-listening classes that aim to enhance our ability to be fully ourselves—our true, worthy and estimable selves. We become most truly ourselves as through beloved community with other selves, just as God in Trinity is three-Persons in unity. Yet there are also best practices that can aid us in listening for ‘the sound of the genuine in both others and ourselves’ (coined by the celebrated preacher-mystic, Howard Thurman). Topics can include everyday experiences and range through tough political issues as well as lifestyle choices and faith matters. For more information contact The Rev. Thee Smith (404-365-1093, tsmith@cathedralATL.org). Small Group Bible Study—Room 122 Jim Bingham and Gordon Mathis lead this ongoing small group Bible Study focusing on a particular book of the Bible for several months at a time. 16
1:15 p.m., The Enjoyment of Biblical Greek—Room 356 Open to beginners, this class includes long-term members who use translation aids including lexicons and commentaries to enjoy how probing the Greek of New Testament texts adds nuance and depth to reading Holy Scripture. For more information, contact The Rev. Dr. Thee Smith (404-365-1093, tsmith@ cathedralATL.org).
LENTEN SERIES Lenten Series with Dr. Luke Timothy Johnson Miracles, Then and Now: God’s Presence and Power in Creation Miracles are not confined to the stories of scripture; these signs of God’s presence and power in creation are experienced throughout our daily existence. Yet cultural challenges and modernity’s skepticism have marginalized belief in them as unreasonable and irrational. Johnson reclaims Christian belief in miracles as integral to recovering a proper and strong sense of creation, recognizing the validity of personal experience and narrative and asserting the truth-telling quality of myth. Join us on Wednesdays in Lent: April 3 and April 10 Dinner 5:30 P.M. Program 6 P.M. Children’s Programming also available.
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.
Holy Eucharist, Rite I Holy Eucharist, Rite II Holy Eucharist, Rite I Holy Eucharist, Rite II La Santa Eucaristía Choral Evensong & Holy Eucharist, Rite I
Mikell Chapel Cathedral Mikell Chapel Cathedral Mikell Chapel Cathedral
Monday-Wednesday and Friday 8:45 a.m. Morning Prayer 12:15 p.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II
Mikell Chapel St. Mary’s Chapel
Thursday 8:45 a.m. 12:15 p.m. 5:45 p.m.
Morning Prayer Holy Eucharist, Rite II Evening Prayer (second Thursdays only)
Mikell Chapel St. Mary’s Chapel Mikell Chapel
Saturday 8:45 a.m.
Morning Prayer
Mikell Chapel
Centering Prayer is on Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. in the Lanier House. Evening Prayer is offered on the second Thursday 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. 17
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