cathedral times The Weekly Newsletter of the Cathedral of St. Philip, Serving the City and Diocese of Atlanta
May 1, 2016
WHAT CHRISTIANS CAN LEARN FROM GOLF – OR ANY SPORT! Okay, for years now, I have not been afraid to make a particular confession, an unusual one, one that not many Episcopal priests can make. I confess: I don’t play golf. But I know that golf is a great sport! And I know lots of good people who do play golf! So it was that I found myself watching some of the recent Masters Golf Tournament, in Augusta, Georgia, a few weeks ago. Being from Georgia, I have to watch the Masters anyway. Some of you know what happened at this year’s Masters. Jordan Spieth, a fan favorite, was playing splendid golf and had led pretty much the whole way; it looked as if he were bringing his game in for a perfect landing. Alas, on the last day, on a beautiful afternoon, he simply lost his touch, and his game collapsed (even I know that a quadruple-bogey is not good). Within the span of three holes and about thirty minutes, he had dropped out of first place, and he would not catch up. A great golfer (Danny Willett, the son of an Anglican priest!) won, but people may well remember the tournament because of the surprising and spectacular loss of Jordan Spieth. The next day, I happened to be watching the 6 o’clock news on television. I was watching our local station WXIA, channel 11, in particular, because our Cathedral parishioner, Jeff Hullinger, was making his debut as co-anchor that night. He is a good man, and I have followed his sportscasting in this city for some time. That evening, as he offered a short editorial-type piece, Jeff Hullinger addressed Spieth’s loss with excellent grace. I want to repeat his remarks here, because they provide us all a graceful lesson about why we participate in any sport. Jeff Hullinger said something like this: “I have been a passionate sports fan since I was a toddler, and I have never been impacted by a sporting moment either in person or on television the way I was yesterday at Augusta. ... I was sitting in the stands at Amen Corner with my 13-year-old son right behind Jordan Spieth on number 12. Thousands went immediately quiet on his crash. As the ball bounded into Rae’s Creek, it was like death. Silence. We followed Spieth after his 7 on the par 3 and watched him walk. Within 30 minutes, he lost a five stroke lead, and in the shadows of late afternoon was losing the event and losing history.
“ Peace I leave with you;
my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the
world gives. Do not let
your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be
I told my son this; and as a mature man, I know this to be true. The most important moments in life are losing. Losing shapes us. It forms us—it defines who we are. I can remember my victories in life, but … I feel every loss with my heart and my soul. Vince Lombardi had it wrong when he said "winning is an all the time thing." Losing is. And dealing with loss. Jordan Spieth is a metaphor today for any of us who have ever lost or lost in public and gotten back up to play again—and with more distance off the tee than we had before.” Hullinger was right. It is how we lose that defines us. I love sports, playing sports and watching sports, because I love the thrill of victory. It’s wonderful to win! But we lose far more often. All of us lose far more often. That losing is important, indeed critical, to the spiritual life. It is how we acknowledge loss that defines our spirituality. It is how we acknowledge loss that defines our true self. When we grow into someone else through our loss, we are on our way to the kingdom of God. Now… about our Atlanta Braves…
afraid.”
From this week’s lectionary John 14:27
Join Dean Sam Candler this Sunday, May 1 as he discusses “Leadership Lessons from the Story of Moses” in the Dean’s Forum, 10:10 a.m. in Child Hall. Part two of this series will be Sunday, May 15.
PROGR A MS DUR ING THE WEEK T U E S DAYS The Dean’s Men’s Bible Study: 7–8 a.m., Room 319. This group meets consistently to read and study scripture, share faith stories, and support each other in prayer. A light breakfast is available. We finish by 8 a.m. so those gathered may go into the world to carry on their ministries.
2016 CH APTER Rob Adams (Junior Warden), Mary Bondurant (Executive Committee At-Large), Josh Borden, Kate Brewer, Matt Caine, Mary Caroline Cravens (Senior Warden), Joan Gilbert, Austin Hall (Secretary), Jason Hultgren, Lindsey Hardegree, Wade Hooper, Eric Mininberg, Doug O’Bryan (Treasurer), Brad Reeves, Julie Rief, Ruth Russ, Susan Troutman, George Watson, Anne Young
CLERGY A ND SENIOR STA FF The Very Rev. Samuel G. Candler Dean Dale Adelmann, Ph.D. Canon for Music The Rev. George M. Maxwell, Jr. Vicar The Rev. C. Wallace Marsh IV Canon for Worship and Parish Life Mary Hunter Rouse Canon for Education The Rev. Catherine Zappa Canon for Spirituality and Mission The Rev. John William Harkins III, Ph.D. Priest Associate The Rev. Todd D. Smelser Canon Associate for Pastoral Care The Rev. Theophus “Thee” Smith, Ph.D. Priest Associate The Rev. Carolynne G. Williams Canon Associate for Pastoral Care The Rev. Juan Sandoval Deacon for Hispanic Ministries
Early Morning Women’s Bible Study: 7–8 a.m., Walthour Library. Canon Cathy Zappa leads this group. Women of all ages are encouraged to join us for good fellowship and lively conversation. W E D N E S DAYS The Dean’s Women’s Bible Study: 10:45–11:45 a.m., Room 319. This group meets consistently to read and study scripture, share faith stories, and support each other in prayer. We close promptly at 11:45 a.m. in order to get to carpools and lunches! Eat Your Word Bible Study: Noon, Room 239. Canon Cathy Zappa leads this Bible study. Centering Prayer: 6:30 p.m., Lanier House Chapel. Contact Jeannie Mahood at jmahood@ stphilipscathedral.org. T H U R S DAYS Centering Prayer: 4 p.m., Lanier House Chapel. Contact Ann Hickman, mannhick@aol. com.
WORSHIP SCHEDULE
MUSIC
Sunday, May 1, 2016 / Easter 6, Year C
Sunday, May 1, 2016 / Easter 6, Year C
7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Mikell Chapel Celebrant and Preacher: Canon George Maxwell
4 p.m. Choral Evensong / Cathedral Schola Richard Shephard, Preces and Responses Charles Wood in F (Collegium Regale) Richard Shephard, The secret of Christ Philip Stopford, If ye love me
Liturgy of the Word Lesson: Acts 16:9-15 Psalm 67 Epistle: Revelation 21:10, 22-22:5 Gospel: John 14:23-29
8:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Cathedral Celebrant: Canon Cathy Zappa Preacher: Dean Sam Candler 9 a.m.
Holy Eucharist, Mikell Chapel Celebrant and Preacher: Canon George Maxwell
11:15 a.m. Confirmation and Holy Eucharist, Cathedral Celebrant: Canon Todd Smelser Preacher: Dean Sam Candler 11:15 a.m. La Santa Eucaristía, Mikell Chapel Celebrant: Canon Wallace Marsh Preacher: Deacon Juan Sandoval 4 p.m.
Evensong and Holy Eucharist, Cathedral Celebrant and Preacher: Canon Wallace Marsh
8:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist / Staff Singers 11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist / Cathedral Choir Richard Shephard, The secret of Christ Thomas Tallis, If ye love me
CHILDREN
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 through third grade begin in church with their parents, follow the children’s acolytes and leaders out at the Sequence Hymn, then 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.
ADULT EDUCATION Adult classes meet Sundays at 10:10 a.m., unless otherwise noted. Find out more at stphilipscathedral.org/learn. THE DEAN'S FORUM– Child Hall Led by Dean Sam Candler Join Sam Candler, the Dean of the Cathedral, as he presents contemporary issues of faith and life. OLD FASHIONED SUNDAY SCHOOL – Room 133 Led by Canons Cathy Zappa and George Maxwell This Sunday, Canon George Maxwell will lead the class. 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.
CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES THAT MAKE RELATIONSHIPS WORK Led by Canon Wallace Marsh — Sundays, May 1, 8, and 22 This series will look at how to bring some of the most important Christian principles into our personal relationships. We will draw upon scripture and the Book of Common Prayer as we examine the concepts of growth, reconciliation, and incarnation. This course will be based upon John Gottman’s Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work. All are welcome.
SMALL GROUP BIBLE STUDY – Room 122 Led by Jim Bingham and Gordon Mathis This ongoing small group Bible Study focuses on a particular book of the Bible for several months at a time. We read one chapter each week. Bring your study Bible or favorite translation. BEGINNING BIBLICAL GREEK – Room 356 Led by the Rev. Dr. Thee Smith We offer Beginning Biblical Greek on a drop-in basis and require no previous knowledge of Greek. This year we use the proven successful, Basic Greek in 30 Minutes a Day: A Self Study Introduction to New Testament Greek by James Found. Also open to beginners, Continuing Biblical Greek (Sundays at 1:15 p.m.) includes long-term members who translate using grammar aids, lexicons and commentaries. texts adds nuance and depth to reading scripture.
B I LL' S B O O K CLU B The BBC (Bill's Book Club) has been meeting the first Sunday of each month for the past year in Walthour Library beginning at 1 p.m. You are invited to join us for our final meeting before we break for summer, Sunday, May 1. We will discuss The Boys in the Boat by Daniel Brown. You are welcome to bring a sack lunch and something to drink. The Rev. Dr. Bill Harkins moderates. Come join us for lively conversation!
ELDER MINISTRY A ARP SAFE DRIVER CLASS The Cathedral is offering the AARP Smart Driver safety class on Thursday, May 26, from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. The class will include the effects of aging on driving, changes that we encounter as older drivers, and a number of other topics that will help us become safer drivers. At the completion of the class you may be eligible for a discount on your automobile liability policy. Lunch is not provided, so feel free to bring a bag lunch. The cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. You may pay at the door by cash or check. Please bring your AARP card if you are a member. Sign up by contacting the Information Desk, 404365-1000.
WOR SHIP DO YOU SPEAK ANOTHER LANGUAGE? Readers are needed for Pentecost Sunday services on May 15 at 8:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Anyone who can read and speak in a language other than English is invited to join the reading of the Gospel. You do not have to be an expert, you do not have to find your own translation, and you do not have to read alone! If you are interested, please contact Jeannie Mahood, 404-365-1034 or jmahood@stphilipscathedral.org.
A Festival of English Masterpieces
The Cathedral Choir and Schola with Orchestra Emile T. Fisher Spring Concert
Saturday, May 14 Concert at 7:30 p.m. Pre-concert lecture at 6:30 p.m. Tickets at stphilipscathedral.org/concerts Ralph Vaughan Williams, Serenade to Music William Walton, The Twelve Gerald Finzi, Magnificat William Walton, Coronation Te Deum Hubert H. Parry, Blest pair of sirens NEW YORK ORGANIST TO PERFORM This Sunday, May 1, we welcome the Georgia Boy Choir—under their music director, David R. White—as our Sunday afternoon recitalists. Their program will include works by Hovland, Tallis, Gawthrop, Stainer, Pärt, and Parry, among others. Come and hear this very talented group of very young performers! Georgia Boy Choir (David R. White, conductor) George Talbot, Psalm 150 Rosephanye Powell, The Word Was God Egil Hovland, The Glory of the Father Thomas Tallis, If Ye Love Me Daniel Gawthrop, Mary Speaks John Stainer, God So Loved the World Arvo Pärt, O Weisheit C. Hubert H. Parry, My Soul, There Is a Country Nick Glennie-Smith, The Mansions of the Lord René Clausen, Peace I Leave with You
CHILDR EN'S MINISTR IES WEEK OF WONDER! JUNE 6-10, 9 A.M.–12 P.M. Children who are age 3 (by March 1) through rising 5th graders are invited to participate in Week of Wonder, the Cathedral's Vacation Bible School! We'll play and learn, dance and sing throughout the week, all while “catching the wave of God’s amazing love” at Surf Shack! Week of Wonder is a volunteer driven Christian formation experience. We rely on parent, youth, and community volunteers to keep WOW running, safe, and fun. Adults, please prayerfully consider how you will be a part of the WOW experience this year and fill out a registration form to let us know that you will be here. Volunteers and participants can sign up at stphilipscathedral.org/ weekofwonder.
STEWAR DSHIP I/We, pledge $ __________ to the ministry of God in Christ, through the annual operating fund. Name(s): _____________________________________________________________________________ Address (if changes have been made in past year): _____________________________________________ City: _________________ State: _____ Zip Code: ____________ Home Phone:___________________ Signature: ________________________________ Signature: __________________________________ Date: _______________________ Email Address: ___________________________________________ This commitment, offered in faith, may be increased or decreased due to changing circumstances. Please return your pledge card to The Cathedral of St. Philip, 2744 Peachtree Rd., NW, Atlanta, GA 30305. If you have questions, please contact David Rocchio at 404-365-1033 or drocchio@stphilipscathedral.org.
EPISCOPAL CHURCH WOMEN
ECW Spring Luncheon
Celebrating Friendship Friday, May 6 | 11:30 a.m. on the Lanier House Lawn Karen Riddell, speaker Catering by Jerry Dilts & Associates Sign up by $10 payment at stphilipscathedral.org/payments
Derby hats suggested
ST. VERONICA'S SEEKS TOILETRY DONATIONS St. Veronica’s Guild would like to thank all those who have participated in this year's toiletry drive for four Episcopal ministries in the Atlanta area, which serve homeless and near homeless persons. Each ministry has expressed profound appreciation for our donations. Now that the weather is warmer and more people are traveling, the guild would like to remind everyone that we still need new, unopened, travel-sized or regular-sized, personal care items. Having recently visited most of these ministries, guild members report that the most requested items are bar soap, washcloths, shampoo, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, razors, and feminine hygiene products. Donations may be left at the Information Desk. For more information, contact Lucy Perry, 404350-9494, or Dianne Otwell, dochaplain@gmail.com.
ANTIQUES SHOW BENEFICIARY OPENS NEW COMMUNITY CENTER Covenant House Georgia (CHGA), the beneficiary of the 2015 Cathedral Antiques Show, is a 46-bed crisis shelter where youth are given the opportunity to achieve stability, work with a case manager, and develop a plan for the future. CHGA's Community Service Center, funded in large part by the Cathedral Antiques Show's contribution, provides services to address immediate and long-term needs of youth including but not limited to education plans, job training, resume building, and wellness planning. Join us on Wednesday, May 11 at 12:45 p.m. for remarks and a ribboncutting ceremony with a reception and tours to follow. The event will be held on Covenant House Georgia’s campus located at 1559 Johnson Road NW, Atlanta. Please RSVP to Hannah Lawrence at 404-937-6932 or hlawrence@gmail.com by Friday, May 6.
PARISH RETREAT MAY 27-29
Enjoy fellowship, relaxation, and the perfect setting for Memorial Day weekend in the North Carolina mountains. Highlights will include a bluegrass band, ice cream social, kayaking and lake swimming, Saturday morning programming, and Sunday morning chapel service. Cathedral members of all ages are welcome! Please contact Carrie Philpott, carrie_elson@hotmail.com, or Mary Hunter Rouse, mrouse@stphilipscathedral.org, with questions.
Pricing includes lodging, meals, and programs. Adult: $195 Youth (11-18): $100 Child (3-10): $85 Infant/Toddler (0-2): $60 If this is your first time at the parish retreat, take 50% off your total fee!
PR AYER S For those who are ill or recovering Priscilla Beale Karen Bellaire Virginia Bicksler George Bird John Blair Josh Borden Susan Cole David Collins Sally Coulter Lawrence Cowart Terry Dornbush Sarah duBignon Kitty Dukehart Angela Ellis Mary Elrod Mary Ann Frazier Rebecca Gorman D. Louis Gruver, Jr. Jane Hannah Caroline Hatcher Richard Hill Connie Hoar Tommy Lanier Karen League Jack Lyle Herb Matthews Reilly McClain Carol McDonald Dick Miller Marian Palmore Stuart Peebles Garry Pryor
Jennifer Rankin Joe K. Steele Roy Unkefer Chandra Westafer Dick Wilson Hollis Youngner Julia Alston Steve Auerbach Rodger Beatty Campbell Beckwith Marcia Block David Boone Annaliese Bortner Joan Brooks Keith Brooks Meredith, Adam, and Leo Bugenske Denise Carlson Andrew Clark Joann Claypoole Jackson Culbreth David Douglass John Dunn Carleton Fuller Susan Gill Peggy Govan Eudelle Lanier Graham Stan Haines Patricia Hentz Debanhi Hernandez Annemarie and Ante Jazic Dorothy Lanier Kenerly Kelly Kolak Lisa Krysiak
CHILDREN AND YOUTH, RISING FIRST GRADERS THROUGH RECENT GRADUATES:
Margaret Winders Kuhn Barbara Massey Janie Mathis Bonnie Shields McCormack Lorraine McKnight Jan McPherson Andy Nelson Helen Patterson Libby Powell Ronnie Pryor Whitney Kemble Robbins Logan Shannep Nancy H. Shuford W. Henry Shuford Michelle Simmons Lara Smith Sitton Roush Vance Ed Vogel Caroline and John Westerhoff Ronald Winders Lu Worrell For those who have died John and Nancy Engelhart David Scott Kan Tim Sinclair Mickey Webb For all those serving their country away from home, for their safe return, and for their families who wait for them For all expectant parents
MEMBERSHIP DEATH Mickey Webb, mother of Lisa deGolian, died April 9, 2016
PLUS, CHECK CAMPMIKELL.COM FOR THE FULL SCHEDULE OF OUTDOOR CAMPS!
CATHEDR AL FARMERS MARKET
C AT H E D R A L T H R I F T H O U S E Treasure of the Week
FARMERS MARKET NOW OPEN WEDNESDAYS In addition to Saturday mornings (8:30 a.m.–noon), the Farmers Market is now open Wednesdays, 4:30–8 p.m.! Take a break from cooking with food and drink from familiar Saturday market vendors, new vendors, and a rotating schedule of Atlanta’s favorite chefs. Food will be available to go or for dining at outdoor picnic tables on-site. The Cathedral Farmers Market is a Wholesome Wave market and we accept and double SNAP food stamp benefits.
Wonderful Roland digital piano in mahogany; stool included. And come to the Thrift House Saturday, May 7 for our annual Gardens of Grace event! Gently used tools, planters, and other items to get you in the gardening spirit! 1893 Piedmont Road | 404-876-5440 Monday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
P E A C H T R E E R O A D FA R M E R S M A R K E T. C O M
LETTER S TO A YOUNG EPISCOPALI A N Dear Anna, I’m looking forward to your visit this summer. I hope you will be able to meet Nathan and Hannah while you’re here. Have I ever told you about how Nathan became a farmer? He was teaching religion at a local college. He became interested in how much the Hebrew scriptures talk about the land, and how to care for it, and the plants and animals that live on it. As he puts it, he began to wonder more about where he was than why he was there. Annie Dillard says the same thing in her book, Pilgrim at Tinker Creek. She reports a woman as saying to her, “Some unwonted, taught pride diverts us from our original intent, which is to explore the neighborhood, view the landscape, to discover where it is that we have been so startlingly set down, even if we can’t learn why.” At the time, the debate about climate change was growing louder and some critics were blaming Christianity for
encouraging the destruction of the environment. The first creation story in Genesis has God giving people “dominion” over all of the animals, and instructing them to “subdue” the earth. The second creation story has God putting people in charge of the garden in which they live. I don’t think that Nathan ever really thought that Christian theology was the problem. The air quality in Los Angeles isn’t any worse than in Singapore, and the land use policies in the Midwest aren’t any more destructive than in China. Nathan did think, though, that Christian theology might be part of the answer. He and Hannah rented a house in the country and decided that they would grow as much of their own food as they could. Learning to grow their own food, or at least more of it, led Nathan to a conversion of sorts. The more he understood about the fragility of the earth and the economic impact of increasing climate volatility, the more he began to understand dominion and subdue as meaning stewardship and
service. And, this turn led him to focus more on sustainability and creation care. I have Nathan to thank for several things. First, I have never fantasized about being a farmer; it’s hard work! But, second, Nathan reminded me that living well really is all about relationships, not only with the people around us, but also with the land. Perhaps most importantly, though, Nathan taught me that doing the right thing could taste good too! Your affectionate uncle, Ames
This letter is part of a series of fictional letters by Canon George Maxwell intended for Episcopalians young and old who wonder what it means to be faithful in the world today. Read previous letters in the series at stphilipscathedral.org/letters.
DID YOU KNOW? In addition to Sunday services in the Cathedral and Mikell Chapel, we also worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness every weekday? Join us for some midweek refreshment or a lunchtime boost, 12:15 p.m. in St. Mary's Chapel.
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2016 C athedr al Golf Tournament Monday, May 9, 2016 11 a.m. Practice Tees Open 12:30 p.m. Shotgun Start
Ansley Golf Club
196 Montgomery Ferry Drive Atlanta
$150/golfer, in support of the Cathedral Without Walls outreach efforts in Haiti. S ign up and pay at stphilipscathedr al .org /golf. Choose your team of four or we' ll make your team for you. Contact Richard Perry, rperryesq@aol.com, with any questions.
CHILL ON THE HILL Concert in the Cathedral parking lot Join us once again for Chill on the Hill, Memorial Day, May 30. Atlanta's own YACHT ROCK REVUE will play your favorites from the 70s and 80s, live on stage in the Cathedral parking lot! And Dean Sam Candler will open the show! All proceeds benefit the Cathedral Without Walls outreach ministries. Bring your own dinner and beverages, or contact Lauren Raymond of Flora and Flour, floraandflour@gmail.com, for dinner options.
Tickets on sale now: stphilipscathedral.org/chillonthehill