cathedral times The Weekly Newsletter of the Cathedral of St. Philip, Serving Atlanta and the World
April 30, 2017
COFFEE HOURS AT THE CATHEDRAL FARMERS MARKET I love Sunday visitors to the Cathedral! It is fun to linger with visitors after services, even when so much is occurring around us. Children and adults, both, are rushing to classes. Then, it is gratifying to have visitors return to our community worship. But visitors who have been to other churches sometimes ask a curious question about the Cathedral of St. Philip. “Where is your coffee hour?” They ask. It’s true. The Cathedral only
occasionally stops our Sunday activity to enjoy a large coffee hour. Instead, after the 8:45 service, we are walking to classes (where good coffee is served!). And, after the 11:15 service, towards 1:00, people are off to appointments and lunch. Where, then, is the Cathedral Coffee Hour? The answer is easy. We take our coffee hour on Saturdays. And we take much more than an hour for it. Saturdays at the Cathedral are given over to the Cathedral Farmers Market, when the entire parking lot is packed, local farmers and vendors are providing good and nourishing food, music is playing, children are playing, dogs are pulling away from their owners. People are dressed, oh so casually, and the Cathedral community is alive with conversation. Yes, the Cathedral Farmers Market is also the grand Cathedral Coffee Hour. One does not have to drink coffee to enjoy the fellowship, the conversation, the community. It is a time for us to relax and enjoy each other. Furthermore, that community consists of far more than our official membership. Saturdays represent our ministry and hospitality to the wider community. That wider community is, indeed, part of the Cathedral community. That’s why we call it the “Peachtree Road Farmers Market” (though its official business name remains the “Cathedral Farmers Market”).
Then they told what had happened on the road, and how he had been made known to them in the breaking of the bread.
From this week’s lectionary Luke 24:35
I loved our Holy Week walking. With you, we walked on Palm Sunday around the church and then into the Nave. We walked twice on Maundy Thursday, once up for the foot washing and then again to the altar rail for the observance of the first Last Supper. On Good Friday, we watched the Cross of Christ being walked up the altar. On Easter, of course, we walked back to the street, to Peachtree Road so early in the morning to watch the glorious New Fire of Easter. But our walking continues. It continues into Saturdays, and into the warm community of the Cathedral Farmers Market. Hey! The walking now continues even into Wednesday evenings. Again, while other churches might try to have parish hall Wednesday night dinners, our Wednesday night dinners again make graceful use of the Cathedral Farmers Market. Many of the same Saturday vendors are back on Wednesdays, providing our family meals – and, again, giving us as a Cathedral the opportunity to gather in community. Walk with us throughout the year! Yes, the Sunday walks are critical. And so are the Saturday morning walks, and the Wednesday evening walks. In Christ, we are walking together, serving God and the world.
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 C A NONS 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. 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, April 30, 2017 / Easter 3, Year A
Sunday, April 30, 2017 / Easter 3, Year A
7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Mikell Chapel Celebrant and Preacher: Canon Wallace Marsh
11:15 a.m. Confirmation and Holy Eucharist / Cathedral Choir Gabriel Jackson, A prayer of King Henry VI Malcolm Boyle, Thou, O God, art praised in Sion Percy Whitlock, Here, O my Lord, I see thee face to face
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Holy Eucharist, Mikell Chapel Celebrant and Preacher: Canon Wallace Marsh
4 p.m. Choral Evensong / Cathedral Schola and Cathedral Choristers Bernard Rose, Preces and Responses Herbert Howells in G Dan Locklair, O sacrum convivium Edward Bairstow, Sing ye to the Lord
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Evensong, Cathedral Officiant and Preacher: Canon Wallace Marsh
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Liturgy of the Word Lesson: Acts 2:14a,36-41 Psalm 116:1-3, 10-17 Epistle: 1 Peter 1:17-23 Gospel: Luke 24:13-35
8:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Cathedral Celebrant: Dean Sam Candler Preacher: Canon Cathy Zappa
11:15 a.m. Confirmation and Holy Eucharist, Cathedral Celebrant: Bishop Don Wimberly Preacher: Dean Sam Candler
8:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist / Cathedral Choir Malcolm Boyle, Thou, O God, art praised in Sion Percy Whitlock, Here, O my Lord, I see thee face to face
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.
ADULT EDUCATION Unless otherwise noted, these adult education classes are held Sunday mornings from 10:10–11 a.m. 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?” The class is organized by Mack Leath, and the discussions are led by Canons Cathy Zappa and George Maxwell, with an occasional guest teacher. 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. END OF LIFE DECISIONS The Cathedral’s pastoral care team will present a two-week session on “End of Life Decisions: Preparations for the Final Celebration of Life” on two Sunday mornings, May 7 and 14, at 10:10 a.m. in Walthour Library. Led by Canon Carolynne Williams and attorney Richard Perry, the class will look at issues relating to death and dying, funeral planning and financial planning. Attendees are encouraged to come to both sessions. To pre-register, please contact Jeannie Mahood, 404365-1034.
SPIR ITUALIT Y QUIET MORNING GATHERING Saturday, May 6 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.
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.
MEMBERSHIP TR ANSITIONS NEW MEMBER Lisa Raines, from Virginia Beach, Virginia DEATH Mary Jackson Elrod, wife of Charles Elrod, Jr., mother of Charles Elrod (Mindy) and Elizabeth Broome (James), died April 13, 2017
WELCOME TO THE CATHEDRAL! The Cathedral Newcomers Committee invites you to join us for wine and cheese after Evensong on Sunday, May 7 at 5 p.m. in the Gould Room. Whether you’re new to the parish or have been around for a while, come enjoy this relaxed event to meet new people, munch on hors d’oeuvres, and hear about different opportunities to get involved at the Cathedral. Please RSVP to Janie Harris, jharris@stphilipscathedral.org or 404-365-1079.
K A NUGA PAR ISH R ETR EAT Enjoy a weekend full of spirituality and fellowship with other Cathedral parishioners and clergy, Memorial Day Weekend, May 26–28. Kanuga is a wonderful place to relax, enjoy the outdoors, and experience God with the beloved community. The weekend includes old favorites such as s'mores, hiking, rocking on the porch, ice cream, bluegrass and, of course, the famous Kanuga toast. We will offer an adult program on Saturday morning and we enjoy worshiping together in the informal chapel on Sunday. Kanuga Conference Center is located outside of Hendersonville, North Carolina. The Cathedral at Kanuga is an excellent opportunity for people of all ages to enjoy God's creation and each other. Meals are served family-style in the lodge and accommodations are available in historic cottages or the Inn. 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 Cathedral parish retreat, take 50% off your total fee! Yes, half off for first-time attendees!
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MUSIC ORGANIST JOHN RICHARDSON TO PERFORM This Sunday, April 30, we welcome organist John Richardson as our recitalist at 3:15 p.m. A graduate of Clayton State University in Atlanta, and the Curtis Institute in Philadelphia, Richardson currently serves as organist and director of music at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. He has performed all over North America, and is a repeat performer on the Cathedral’s Sunday Recital Series. His program will include works by Tournemire, Fletcher, Mulet, Rowley, and Dupré.
LISTEN TO THE CATHEDRAL SCHOLA ANYTIME! Recordings of our 4 p.m. choral services, including Palm Sunday's Meditations on the Passion of Christ, are available now at stphilipscathedral .org /recordings .
John Richardson, organ Covenant Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, North Carolina Charles Tournemire, Chorale-improvisation sur le Victimae Paschali laudes Percy Fletcher, Fountain Reverie Henri Mulet, Tu Es Petra, from Esquisses Byzantines Alec Rowley, Benedictus Marcel Dupré, Variations sur un Nöel
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UNITED TH A NK OFFER ING UTO INGATHERING MAY 14 Every day we have so many blessings that come our way. Let us rejoice and give thanks this spring by participating in our Cathedral’s United Thank Offering (UTO). UTO has been a tradition since 1889 and supports the missions and ministries of the Episcopal Church. Every cent collected fulfills diocesan grant requests, and each year over $2.5 million dollars is received through UTO offerings. Here are some ways you and your family can participate: • Pick up a Blue Box this Sunday in the Atrium and place it in a prominent place in your home like the kitchen counter or wherever you keep your keys and wallet. • Every night during dinner, go around the table and share one thing for which you are truly grateful that day. Pass around the Blue Box and insert some coins to express your gratitude.
• When saying prayers in the morning or at night, make a ritual offering to thank God for being there to hear your prayers. • Let the children put a coin in the box for every accomplishment they can share from their day at school. • Ask every family member to make a donation in thanks for a person they love who has brought joy into their lives. Ingathering is Sunday, May 14. Having spent several weeks adding daily offerings of thanks to your Blue Box, on Saturday, May 13, you can open it and count your offerings. Write a check for your total amount, payable to the Cathedral of St. Philip (with UTO in the memo line), and bring it to church where you will receive a UTO envelope for the offering plate. Then, take your empty Blue Box and keep the tradition alive at home until the winter ingathering day!
The Cathedral Thrift House is a thrift store like no other, providing hospitality and a happy atmosphere while offering necessities and affordable luxuries at great prices. All of our net proceeds are returned to the community! SHOP OR DONATE 1893 Piedmont Road | 404-876-5440
YES! We are open during Piedmont Road and I-85 construction! Monday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Treasure of the Week Wonderful numbered collection of Royal Worcester miniature dog figurines in bone china. Perfect for collectors! Help us to prepare for our annual Gardens of Grace event on Saturday, May 6. Donate your gently used garden tools and decor this month!
CATHEDR AL BOOK STOR E BOOK STORE HIRING ASSISTANT MANAGER The Cathedral Book Store is seeking a strong candidate for assistant manager. The assistant manager is a part time (up to 20 hours a week) position that involves assisting the manager with the entire range of duties in the operation of the Cathedral Book Store. The offsite coordinator also manages our offsite event sales: scheduling, packing, traveling to other churches, selling and bringing back inventory. Other responsibilities include: • Communication and outreach to churches. • Some buying responsibilities. • Inventory management of aforesaid buying categories. • Opening and closing the store, helping customers in person and on the phone, managing the volunteers on duty, receiving shipments, ordering stock, and other daily tasks. For more information or to apply, please send resume to cbs3@mindspring.com.
PR AYER S For those who are ill or recovering: Immediate Needs Virginia Bicksler Madonna Brownlee Kaye Cairney Richard 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 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 and Aggie Maddox Carol McDonald Dick Miller Beth Pitzer Brenda Pruitt Garry Pryor Jennifer Rankin Jonna Rankine
Emily Richardson Cindy Ruegsegger Joe K. Steele Sheila and Lee Stovall Julie Sutton Cindy West Chandra Westafer Hollis Youngner Family and Friends Henry Altenbach Steve Auerbach Bettina Bass Rodger Beatty Janet Bell Marcia Block Nicholas Boden Frances Bondurant Lisa Borden and Lisa Hugh-Borden Darrell Boyette William Brinton Joan Brooks Keith Brooks Meredith, Adam, and Leo Bugenske Denise Carlson Andrew Clark Faye Comer Timothy Paul Condrey Rick Copeland Jackson Culbreth Ashley Debelbot and Brenda Jones Carleton Fuller Susan Gill Peggy Govan Eudelle Lanier Graham D. Louis Gruver, Jr. Doyce Gunter Dottie Gwynn William Ham Shannon Hamby Barbara B. Hammar Helen Hammond Greg Hentz Debanhi Hernandez Liz Grant Hilton Michael Ivy
Annemarie and 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 Barrett Nichols Betty and 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 Nina Vila Ed Vogel Meredith Wallace Jacqueline Watkins Ann Weathers Caroline and John Westerhoff Marion Wilson Althea Wolf Thomas Worthington Whit A. Wright Patricia Young For those who have died: Mary Elrod Robert Louis Read
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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EAT WITH FRIENDS AT THE WEDNESDAY FARMERS MARKET Wednesday evenings from 4:30–8 p.m., guests can find farm-totable fresh meals to enjoy at the market or take home. Live music, chef pop-ups, and local breweries make it the perfect evening. This year, we're spending our Wednesday evenings on the Lanier House Lawn, a relaxed, shady area directly adjacent to the Cathedral parking lot. The market takes place in the parking lot on Saturday mornings, 8:30 a.m. – noon, and Wednesday evenings, 4:30–8 p.m. Learn more at peachtreeroadfarmersmarket.org.