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January 15, 2017
HOLY LISTENING
I spent last Saturday on a special retreat. It was not what one might call a monastic retreat. It was not a silent retreat. It was not even a teaching retreat, where I listened to some particular wise teacher. In fact, it was the annual retreat of our Cathedral Chapter, those eighteen people elected to oversee and steward the ministry of the Cathedral Parish of St. Philip. We take a retreat every year on the second weekend of January, whether there is snow or not. And, wow, was there snow up at Brasstown Valley Conference Center! We were quite safe, but I am sorry that Atlanta and our children did not get much Saturday snow. A primary feature of our retreat this year was almost a full day of telling our stories. Each of us, speaking to the whole group, gave our “spiritual autobiography.” The title was not meant to be intimidating or threatening. A “spiritual autobiography” is simply a telling of the story of one’s life, with special attention paid to particular spiritual communities or churches, to spiritual turning points, and to spiritual moments and hopes. The telling of those stories took some energy, and the telling required some tender courage in several instances. They were holy stories, and I thank each person who shared them. However, what also took enormous energy was listening! It takes real energy to listen intentionally to another’s story. This year, I was tremendously impressed with the ability of this year’s Cathedral Chapter to listen. Thank you! According to Matthew’s gospel, a voice came from heaven just after Jesus had been baptized by John, saying, “This is my Son, the Beloved” (Matthew 3:17). That same voice would be heard again, in the middle of his ministry, when Jesus was transfigured on mountain, “This is my Son, the Beloved… Listen to him!” (Matthew 17:5). Listen to him! This past weekend, it struck me, as I was listening to the stories of my friends and colleagues, that I was listening to holy stories. The more I paid attention to those stories, the more those stories became holy and life-giving and spiritual. In fact, the voices of those story-tellers became something like the voice of God.
I give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace of God that has been given you in Christ Jesus, for in every way
Listen to her! Listen to him! When we devote ourselves to the holy and hard work of listening, it is God who actually begins to speak to us. But listening is hard work. It is hard to listen so attentively that we no longer worry about what we might say next, or how we are supposed to respond, or even how we might offer helpful advice. Holy listening is simply letting God speak deeply through that other person. Holy listening is paying attention. This is my beloved son! This is my beloved daughter! Listen to her! Listen to him! Whether you are on retreat or not, whether you are homebound on an ice day or not, whether you are with friend or stranger, that person next to you becomes the voice of God if you pay enough attention. That person is the Beloved son or daughter of God. Listen! Listen to that person, and that moment will become holy indeed.
you have been enriched in him.
From this week’s lectionary 1 Corinthians 1:4-5
THE DEAN’S FORUM WILL OBSERVE MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY THIS SUNDAY!
For this Sunday Dean’s Forum, we will watch and listen to the last speech ever delivered by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He delivered his “I Have Been to the Mountaintop” speech on April 3, 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee. Join us at 10:10 a.m. in the parish hall for holy listening!
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.
2017 CH APTER Matt Anthony, Carol Baker, Mary Bondurant, Kate Brewer, Matt Caine, Mary Caroline Cravens (Senior Warden), Joan Gilbert, Austin Hall, Lindsey Hardegree, Jason Hultgren, Bridget James, Jenny McClure, Eric Mininberg, Doug O’Bryan (Junior Warden), Cyrus Philpott, Brad Reeves, Matt Richardson, Julie Rief, 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 Pastoral Care and Worship 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 and Elder 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 and seminarian Clayton Harrington lead 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.
WOR SHIP SCHEDULE
MUSIC
Sunday, January 15, 2017 / Epiphany 2, Year A
Sunday, January 15, 2017 / Epiphany 2, Year A
Liturgy of the Word Lesson: Isaiah 49:1-7 Psalm 40:1-12 Epistle: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 Gospel: John 1:29-42 7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Mikell Chapel Celebrant and Preacher: Canon Cathy Zappa 8:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Cathedral Celebrant: Canon Wallace Marsh Preacher: Dean Sam Candler 9 a.m.
Holy Eucharist, Mikell Chapel Celebrant and Preacher: Canon Cathy Zappa
11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Cathedral Celebrant: Canon George Maxwell Preacher: Dean Sam Candler
11:15 a.m. La Santa Eucaristía, Mikell Chapel
4 p.m.
Celebrant: Canon Cathy Zappa Preacher: Deacon Juan Sandoval Choral Evensong, Cathedral Officiant and Preacher: Canon Carolynne Williams
8:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist / Cathedral Staff Singers 11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist / Cathedral Schola William Mathias, Arise, shine, for your light has come Spiritual, arr. Gerre Hancock, Deep River 4 p.m. Choral Evensong / Cathedral Choir, The Feast of Martin Luther King, Jr., observed Stephen Caracciolo, Preces and Responses Gerald Near, Magnificat and Nunc dimittis on Plainsong Themes Spiritual, arr. Gerre Hancock, Deep River Spiritual, arr. Moses Hogan, This little light of mine
CHILDR EN 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
ADULT EDUCATION Unless otherwise noted, these adult education classes are held Sunday mornings from 10:10–11 a.m. THE DEAN’S FORUM (CHILD HALL) Join Sam Candler, the Dean of the Cathedral, as he presents contemporary issues of faith and life. For this Sunday Dean’s Forum, we will watch and listen to the last speech ever delivered by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He delivered his “I Have Been to the Mountaintop” speech on April 3, 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee. Join us at 10:10 a.m. in the parish hall for holy listening!
THE DIVINE DANCE (ROOM 239) Drawing from scripture, theology, and the deepest insights of mystics, philosophers, and sages throughout history, Fr. Richard Rohr presents a compelling alternative to aloof and fairytale versions of God. The Divine Dance makes accessible and practicable the Christian tradition’s most surprising gift: God as community, God as friendship, God as dance. Canon Carolynne Williams leads this class.
OLD FASHIONED SUNDAY SCHOOL (ROOM 133) This year, we join Christians across time and around the world in exploring the question that Jesus posed to his disciples: “But who do you say that I am?” In particular, we are examining images of Jesus from various historical and social contexts, together with the implications of these images for faith, then and now. This will be both a historical survey and an invitation to reflect on our own theology of Christ (“Christology”). Jaroslav Pelikan’s book, Jesus Through the Centuries, will be our companion along the way. In the fall, we traced conceptualizations of Christ from the New Testament into the Middle Ages. This spring, we’ll resume with the Late Middle Ages and make our way into the 21st century. The class is organized by Mack Leath, and the discussions will be led by Canons Cathy Zappa and George Maxwell, with an occasional guest teacher. 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.
COFFEE AND PASTORAL CONVERSATIONS (ROOM 120) Join Canon Wallace Marsh as he delves into a variety of pastoral topics. Canon Marsh’s presentations will involve scripture, theology, and of course, clips from popular movies. Grab a cup of coffee from the well and join Canon Marsh in Room 120. All are welcome. January 15: Need More Time January 22: Why Social Media? January 29: Dealing with Stress February 5: Called to Serve February 12: What is Love? February 19: Called to Lead February 26: Struggling to Pray
BIBLICAL GREEK (ROOM 356) Beginning Biblical Greek is offered on a drop-in basis on Sunday mornings at 10:10 a.m. Continuing Biblical Greek classes are offered on Sundays from 1:15–2:45 p.m. for anyone who wants to learn the basics of translation using grammar aids, lexicons, and commentaries. For more information, contact the Rev. Dr. Thee Smith at thee.smith@emory.edu.
LUNCH AND LEARN! Lunch and Learn meets in the Gould Room one Wednesday each month at 12 p.m. Bring your lunch or come early to purchase lunch from Flora & Flour in the Cathedral kitchen. The suggested donation for Lunch and Learn is $10. RSVP online at stphilipscathedral.org/ lunchandlearn. For more information, contact, Jeannie Mahood, jmahood@stphilipscathedral.org or 404-3651034. February 15: Tony Johns from Crossroads Community Ministries will talk about best practices for our individual encounters with homeless people. March 8: Cathedral members Triff Cook and Susan Troutman will have a presentation for adults who are responsible for elderly parents. April 12: Cathedral member Susan Patterson and the Voices of Love Threshold Choir will sing to us and teach us about their very special ministry.
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CENTERING PR AYER A new centering prayer group meets on Thursdays, beginning at 9:15 a.m. If you have made a resolution to include mindfulness and prayer in your life for 2017, come and join us. This informal gathering will include two 20 minute sessions with a 5 minute walking meditation between them. Come and stay for one or all! For more information, contact Kimberly McOmber, kmcomber51@ gmail.com or 404-312-7859.
DISCERNING A CALL TO PRISON MINISTRY? With more than 600,000 Georgians under correctional supervision, it is hard to imagine a church in our state without members affected, in one way or another, by incarceration. 97% of those incarcerated will be released back to their communities at some point, where they face many barriers to “reentry.” As members of Christ’s body, it is important to consider whether there might be a role for us in ministering to those facing “reentry.” The Healing Communities training, which will be held in the Gould Room on Saturday, January 28 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., is designed to help congregations understand, embrace, and minister to individuals and families who have been impacted by crime or incarceration and/or who are navigating the challenges around reentry, reconciliation, and reintegration. Best suited to small groups, the training also provides space and structure for participants to do some self-reflection around these issues and to begin exploring concrete ways their churches can respond. If you are discerning a call to prison or reentry ministry, you don’t want to miss this unique opportunity! Space is limited. The cost is $10, for lunch and refreshments. For more information or to sign up, contact Canon Cathy Zappa, czappa@stphilipscathedral. org or 404-365-1043.
QUIET MORNING GATHERING Saturday, January 21 9:30–11:30 a.m. In the Lanier House Whether you are a beginner
or long-time practitioner, or simply curious about a new practice, we hope you will join us for a quiet morning of centering prayer. Centering prayer is a practice that helps us rest and be grounded in the presence of God. Led by Cathedral parishioners Will Traynor and Jan Wyatt, the morning will include an introduction to centering prayer, along with sessions of sitting and walking prayer. Coffee and light snacks will be available. Please RSVP to Cathy Zappa, czappa@stphilipscathedral.org or 404-365-1043, and mark your calendar for future Quiet Mornings on Saturdays, February 18, April 1, and May 6.
CHILDR EN ALLEGRO: MUSIC FOR YOUNG CHILDREN Using play, movement, singing, and instruments, Allegro and Musikgarten classes help younger children through age 5 develop musical skills and knowledge as well as an appreciation for music, using the Musikgarten curriculum. Classes start again in early January and are grouped by age, featuring varied times and age-appropriate curricula. All classes are taught by Brenda Pruitt, and are held in the Allegro room, downstairs next to the choir room. For more information and to register, go to stphilipscathedral.org/allegro.
INTEREST MEETING FOR HAITI TRIP Members of the Cathedral will make a missionpilgrimage to Cap-Haitien, Haiti, June 10–16, working with the group Eternal Hope in Haiti. The trip will be intergenerational (6th grade – adult, with special programming for youth. There will be an interest meeting on Sunday, January 22, at 1 p.m., in Room 240 across from Child Hall. For more information, contact Canon Cathy Zappa, czappa@ stphilipscathedral.org or 404-365-1043, or Maggie Paul, mpaul@ stphilipscathedral.org or 404-365-1080. BE THE MAGI IN ATLANTA As we are in the season of Epiphany, St. Veronica’s Guild invites you, in the spirit of the Magi, to help us offer gifts of hospitality to strangers. Please bring personal care items to support Crossroads Ministry, Emmaus House, Church of the Common Ground, and Holy Comforter, all ministries of the Diocese of Atlanta. The greatest need is for the following items in travel-size and regular-size: shampoo, bar soap, shower gel, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, combs, hand sanitizer, socks, and diapers. Please bring these items to the Information Desk in the Atrium. For more information, contact Lucy Perry, perry72@aol.com, Judy Bodner, 404-814-1468, or Dianne Otwell, dochaplain@gmail.com.
CATHEDR AL ANTIQUES SHOW SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT The Antiques Show’s tradition of great talks and book signings continues this year. On Thursday, February 9, interior design superstar Alexa Hampton will give a presentation at 10:30 a.m. followed by a book signing, and SCAD alumnus Chuck Chewning, who designed the awardwinning renovation of Venice’s legendary Gritti Palace hotel, will give a presentation at 1:30 Design by Cathy Kincaid p.m. Dallas-based interior designer Cathy Kincaid, whose exquisite work truly exemplifies our 2017 theme, The Art of Gracious Living, will give a presentation at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday. February 11. Flowers will take center stage on Friday, February 10, when former White House floral designer Laura Dowling and flower magazine editor-in-chief Margot Shaw will headline our flower festival. Dowling’s appearance at the show marks the official launch
MUSIC ORGANIST ANDREW YEARGIN TO PERFORM This Sunday, January 15, we welcome organist Andrew H. Yeargin as our 3:15 p.m. recitalist. A native of North Carolina, Andrew is a graduate of Manhattan School of Music and Westminster Choir College. Having performed all over North America and Europe, he currently serves as director of music and organist at Holy Trinity Catholic Church on New York’s Upper West Side. Andrew will play works by Reger, Bach, de Grigny, and Vierne. Come and hear this magnificent, multi-talented performer. Andrew H. Yeargin, organ Holy Trinity Catholic Church, New York City Max Reger, Movements from Zwölf Stücke für die Orgel, Op. 80, Nos. 9–10 Johann Sebastian Bach, Allegro, from Sonata No. 5 in C Major, BWV 529 Nicolas de Grigny, Cromorne en taille, à deux parties (Kyrie), from Messe pour Orgue extrait du Livre d’Orgue Louis Vierne, Final, from Symphony No. 5 in A Minor, Op. 47 CATHEDR AL CHOIR TO SING EVENSONG The Cathedral offers our weekly service of Choral Evensong this Sunday at 4 p.m. Sung by the Cathedral Choir, and in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., music will include works by Stephen Caracciolo, Gerald Near, Gerre Hancock, and Moses Hogan. We encourage everyone to make this marvelous liturgy a regular part of your weekly worship experience at the Cathedral.
of her new book, Floral Diplomacy at the White House; her presentation at 10:30 a.m. will be followed by a book signing. Shaw’s presentation is at 1:30 p.m., FEBRUA RY 5–12, 2017 followed by an Iron Floral Design Competition in which three teams will be given identical materials to create timed floral designs. As an added bonus, Rebecca Vizard of B. Viz Design and Atlanta favorite James Farmer will sign books Thursday at 10 a.m. and Saturday at 1:30 p.m., respectively. Books will be available for purchase at all book signings. Explore the show and get tickets at cathedralantiques.org. James Farmer ST. CLARE’S GUILD INVITES THE CATHEDRAL ECW TO
AN EVENING WITH SUE ALLEN Tuesday, January 31 7 p.m. Gould Room Tickets: $10 online stphilipscathedral.org/payments For more information contact Ruth Russ, ruthruss@me.com Sue Allen listens best with pen in hand, and what she hears from God she shares freely with others. Through prayerfully writing her morning blog (sueallenblog.com/blog) and creatively teaching her daily classes, Sue seeks to encourage others in their walk of faith. As women’s ministry director at Northside United Methodist Church for the past ten years, Sue is a catalyst for the call of God in the lives of ordinary people.
PASTOR AL CAR E MEMBERSHIP TR ANSITIONS NEW MEMBERS Lauren Moneyhan, from Conyers, Georgia Jonathan Baker, from Atlanta DEATHS Fern Moar Stevens, died November 26, 2016 Beverly Butler Coker, died December 22, 2016
ANNUAL MLK LABYRINTH WALK AND TAIZÉ SERVICE FOR PEACE We come to renew our commitment to the path of peace in ourselves, our city, our country, and the world by remembering the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on his national holiday, Monday, January 16. We will start with a candlelight labyrinth walk between 7 and 8 p.m. (with orientation for newcomers at 6:45 p.m.). Then, we will worship with a Taizé service in Mikell Chapel from 8–9 p.m. Please join us!
Women’s Lenten Retreat March 31-April 2, 2017 Mikell Camp and Conference Center Toccoa, Georgia Join women of the Cathedral for a weekend of fellowship, prayer, creativity, and renewal in the North Georgia mountains. The retreat will be led by the Rev. Cathy Zappa, canon for prayer and mission, and Jeannie Mahood, our program coordinator for spirituality and pastoral care. We will be gathering at Mikell Camp and Conference Center (our diocesan camp) in Toccoa, which offers a sanctuary of natural beauty and quiet for rest and reconnection. Costs for the weekend are $235 (private room) and $185 (shared room) and include lodging Friday and Saturday and meals Friday dinner through breakfast on Sunday. The deadline for registration and payment is Friday, January 27! Please contact Jeannie Mahood, jmahood@stphilipscathedral.org or 404-365-1034, for further information. Space is limited so register soon!
PASTOR AL COMPANIONS Have you recovered from a particular crisis, illness or surgery, and would like to help others walk through their journey? If so, please sign up to be in our Pastoral Companions database. Our goal is to match people seeking support for a particular health or life crisis with someone who has already weathered that storm. If you’ve had heart surgery, breast cancer, other cancer, back surgery, financial issues, unemployment, etc., and would like to share wisdom and support with someone currently going through something similar, please contact us to register your info. Likewise, if you are experiencing a health or life crisis and would like the support of someone who’s “been there,” let us know! Please contact Jeannie Mahood, jmahood@ stphilipscathedral.org or 404-365-1034, with questions or to sign up. PR AYERS FOR THOSE SERVING IN THE MILITARY If you know of a Cathedral member (or family member) who is serving in the military, we’d like to know so their names can be added to the Cathedral’s prayer list. Please send the names to Jeannie Mahood, jmahood@stphilipscathedral. org or 404-365-1034, so we can pray for them during our weekday chapel services: Morning Prayer, Evening Prayer, and 12:15 Holy Eucharist.
PR AYER S For those who are ill or recovering: Long Term Prayers Julia Ballard Priscilla Beale Cornelia Bird George Bird John Blair Josh Borden Catherine Carson Louisa Chapman Ginny Collins Lawrence Cowart Terry Dornbush Sarah duBignon Kitty Dukehart Angela Ellis Mary Elrod Amy Feuss Robert L. Foreman, Jr. Mary Ann Frazier Rebecca Gorman Jennifer Ham Jane Hannah Mary Jacob Harris Caroline Hatcher Shirley Heermann Richard Hill Connie Hoar Landon Lanier Tommy Lanier Karen League Elaine Lyon Robert and Aggie Maddox Reilly McClain Carol McDonald Dick Miller Dudley Ottley Stuart Peebles Beth Pitzer Brenda Pruitt Garry Pryor Jennifer Rankin Jonna Rankine Ron Schmitt Joe K. Steele
Sheila and Lee Stovall Roy Unkefer Cindy West Chandra Westafer Dick Wilson Hollis Youngner Family and Friends Henry Altenbach Steve Auerbach Bettina Bass Rodger Beatty Janet Bell Marcia Block Frances Bondurant David Boone Darrell Boyette William Brinton Joan Brooks Keith Brooks Meredith, Adam, and Leo Bugenske Denise Carlson Shirley Cawley Andrew Clark Joann Claypoole Timothy Paul Condrey Rick Copeland Jackson Culbreth Ashley Debelbot and Brenda Jones Van Foster Carleton Fuller Susan Gill Peggy Govan Eudelle Lanier Graham D. Louis Gruver, Jr. Ellen Gunn Doyce Gunter Helen Hammond Gregory Hentz Debanhi Hernandez Liz Grant Hilton Alice Hoft Michael Ivy Annemarie and Ante Jazic Sarah Johnson
Jon Kelly Kolak Lisa Krysiak Margaret Winders Kuhn Pat Martin Janie Mathis Michelle Maxwell Michael McClelland Bonnie Shields McCormack Jan McPherson Beverly Mercer Lyn Moore Lucius Morton Andy Nelson Libby Powell Anne Roberts James Sands Logan Shannep Michelle Simmons Lara Smith Sitton Bill Smith Lyda Sorgini Mack Brown Stevenson, Jr. David Tenenbaum Janiece Townshend Peter Veverka Ed Vogel Meredith Wallace Herbert “Rip� Waters Jacqueline Watkins Ann Weathers Caroline and John Westerhoff Marion Wilson Patricia Young For those who have died: Beverly Coker David B. Collins Robert Thomas Matthews III Margaret Beasley Gray Fern Stevens Jeanine Dogen Thomas Reid Ward Robert Warren Wilson
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REST ETERNAL GR ANT TO HIM The Very Rev. David B. Collins, former dean of the Cathedral of St. Philip, died December 29, 2016. The funeral will be held Saturday, February 4, at 2 p.m. in the Cathedral. Dean Sam Candler will preside. Dean Collins was chaplain at the University of the South before serving the Cathedral as dean from 1966-1984. He then served as president of the Episcopal Church’s House of Deputies.
THANKS TO SEXTONS WHO KEEP THE BUILDING OPEN! While the weather threw a wrench in a lot of parishioners’ plan this past weekend, the Cathedral sexton staff was prepared to have the building open and available. Work started mid-week with taking down Christmas flowers and decorations a little earlier than planned. On Friday, all sidewalks were treated with salt to reduce the potential for icy pathways. Thanks in particular to sexton David Harris who spent the night at the Cathedral on Friday night so that we could be assured of opening on Saturday and Sunday. Fortunately, we missed the worst of conditions. Thanks to the sextons, we would have been ready!
CATHEDR AL THRIFT HOUSE Treasure of the Week Elegant Persian Tabriz rug in pastel shades with beautiful central medallion, in perfect condition. 7.5 ft. x 4.5 ft.
The Cathedral Thrift House needs you! The hours can’t be beat. (You set them!) The atmosphere is warm and hospitable. (You’d make a great addition!) The merchandise is wonderful, interesting and always changing. (Come see!) The music is fun, and 100% of all profits go to local charities. For information about volunteering at the Thrift House, please contact Anne Young, 404-351-6028 or adyoung@bellsouth.net.