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YOUTH SUNDAY SERMONS!
May 14, 2017
Last Sunday, May 7, high school seniors Betsy Brennan and Bradley Reeves preached at the 8:45 a.m. service. A portion of each of their sermons is below; the full text is available at stphilipscathedral.org/sermons. From Betsy Brennan: ... It wasn’t until these past three years that I began to realize what the word faith actually meant to me, and how I could make it MY faith instead of what I was told to believe. My mom has always told me that being baptized in the Episcopal Church was her and my dad’s decision, but after confirmation freshman year that’s when it was time for me to grow up and make my own decisions about my faith. My sophomore year when I went to Happening at Camp Mikell was when I finally started to take ownership of my relationship with God. I was able to share something with everyone at camp and church that I never could with my school friends. I became so close with everyone at Camp Mikell because we had something in common that was much deeper and more special than going to school together, or playing on the same sports team. We all understood the true meaning of God’s love and his grace, and through the few summers of being a counselor and camper at Camp Mikell and participating in youth retreats like Happening and DYC, I’ve been able to find a community that proves that God’s unconditional love stretches beyond the walls of the Cathedral, and is present in people we have never met before. It is important that we find what makes our faith special and in what ways we feel closer to God. From Bradley Reeves: ... I’ve grown up around the church and a large part of who I am developed directly out of just coming to Sunday School, going on youth retreats, Kanuga, acolyting every Sunday, acolyting weddings. The Cathedral, especially the youth group, has done so much for me.
Jesus said, “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me.”
From this week’s lectionary John 14:1
... These people have really shaped the way I think about religion, the way I see myself as a member of the Cathedral. They helped me make and change my views not only on religion, but on all aspects of life. What I love most about our youth group is that we don’t only discuss God and the Bible every Sunday; we speak about everything that we have going on in our lives—everything from school, friends, sports, family, to music and anything else we have happening. Then seamlessly, our youth leaders bring everything back to religion. That really is fascinating! Through them I’ve learned that everything that happens to us comes right down to what we believe. How we act around others is all dictated by what we believe. I choose to be Christian, especially Episcopalian, not only because of how my parents have raised me, but because I consider myself to be a member of this church. I stand for everything our church believes. At this point in my life, I’ve developed my own ideas about religion. I haven’t always been as passionate as I am now for Christianity. I owe a large part of this directly to church and especially the youth group.
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, May 14, 2017 / Easter 5, Year A
Sunday, May 14, 2017 / Easter 5, Year A
7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Mikell Chapel Celebrant and Preacher: Dean Sam Candler
4 p.m. Choral Evensong / Cathedral Schola Richard Shephard, Preces and Responses George Dyson in D Craig Phillips, Let not your hearts be troubled William Mathias, As truly as God is our Father
Liturgy of the Word Lesson: Acts 7:55-60 Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16 Epistle: 1 Peter 2:2-10 Gospel: John 14:1-14
8:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Cathedral Celebrant: Dean Sam Candler Preachers: Canon Cathy Zappa
9 a.m.
Holy Eucharist, Mikell Chapel Celebrant and Preacher: The Rev. Dr. Bill Harkins
11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Cathedral Celebrant: Dean Sam Candler Preacher: The Rev. Dr. Thee Smith
11:15 a.m. La Santa Eucharistía, Cathedral Celebrant: The Rev. Dr. Bill Harkins Preacher: Deacon Juan Sandoval 4 p.m.
Evensong, Cathedral Officiant and Preacher: Dean Sam Candler
8:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist / Cathedral Staff Singers 11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist / Cathedral Choir Craig Phillips, Let not your hearts be troubled William Mathias, As truly as God is our Father
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.
UNITED TH A NK OFFER ING UTO INGATHERING THIS SUNDAY Don't forget your Blue Box when preparing for Sunday services this week. Every day we have so many blessings that come our way. Thank you for joining the ECW in counting those blessing this spring and participating in our Cathedral's United Thank Offering (UTO). Having spent time adding daily offerings of thanks to your UTO Blue Box, you can open it Saturday 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 Sunday. You will receive a UTO envelope for the offering plate. Or, you can make a contribution at the Atrium kiosk or online at stphilipscathedral.org/contribute. Then, take your empty Blue Box and keep the tradition alive at home until the fall ingathering day! 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. In recent years, Holy Comforter Episcopal Church in Atlanta received $26,400 to support the good works of its Friendship Center. Atlanta's Rainbow Village, whose mission is to transform lives of homeless families, received a grant in 2015 for $75,000. Each year the Diocese of Atlanta may make applications for up to two grants.
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?” 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. BIBLICAL GREEK (ROOM 356) Beginning Biblical Greek is offered by the Rev. Dr. Thee Smith 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.
MUSIC ALABAMA ORGANIST TO PERFORM This Sunday, May 14, we welcome organist Christopher Henley as our recitalist at 3:15 p.m. A graduate of the University of Alabama, Henley currently serves as organist at First United Methodist Church in Anniston, Alabama. His program will include works by Becker, Mendelssohn, Locklair, and Pamela Decker. Come and hear this very talented organist. Christopher Henley, organ First United Methodist Church, Anniston, Alabama Renè-Louis Becker, “Preludium festivum” from Organ Sonata No. 1 in G Major Felix Mendelssohn, Movements from Organ Sonata No. 3 Dan Locklair, “The Peace May be Exchanged” from Rubrics Pamela Decker, Jesu, Dulcis Memoria
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 .
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. If this is your first time at the Cathedral parish retreat, take 50% off your total fee! Yes, half off for first-time attendees! Sign up at stphilipscathedral.org/kanuga.
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MEMBERSHIP TR ANSITIONS ACTIVE AGAIN Julie Maxman, from Atlanta BIRTH Samuel Swift Candler, son of Samuel and Lynnie Candler, grandson of Sam and Boog Candler, born April 27, 2017 DEATHS Corinne Sturdivant Appleby, mother of Corinne Harper (Gordon), Elizabeth Appleby, and John Appleby (Anne), died April 28, 2017 Jeanne Campbell, died April 29, 2017
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SPIR ITUALIT Y CATHEDR AL PILGRIMAGE TO IONA IN 2018 Canon Cathy Zappa and the Cathedral’s Spiritual Formation and Contemplative Ministries program announces our first (of hopefully many) pilgrimage! Join other Cathedral parishioners and pilgrims from around the world for a week in Iona, Scotland with John Philip and Ali Newell, June 9-16, 2018. John Philip will teach on themes related to the oneness of the human soul and the healing of creation, asking what sacrifices we are to make in our lives as individuals, as nations, and as a species, if we and the world are to be well. The afternoons will be given to hiking, conversation, and rest, and the early evenings to embodiment practices of chant and meditative movement and further reflection on the way of transformation in our world. The travel dates are June 7-17, but we’re offering an optional package of extra days in Edinburgh at the beginning of the trip (June 5-17). Because airfares and pilgrimage costs have not yet been set, we can only give you estimates! We expect to get final pricing later this summer. • Iona pilgrimage: $3800, per person (travel to and from Iona, plus pilgrimage on Iona with the Newells) • Iona pilgrimage, plus extra days in Edinburgh: $4000, per person, based on double occupancy in Edinburgh (travel to and from Iona, plus pilgrimage on Iona with the Newells; plus extra days in Edinburgh) Space is limited! Email Jeannie Mahood, jmahood@ stphilipscathedral.org, for more information.
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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 Mary Ann Frazier Jonna Rankine Long Term Prayers Julia Ballard Priscilla Beale Virginia Bicksler Cornelia Bird George Bird John Blair David Boone Josh Borden Pat Brinson Kaye Cairney Catherine Carson Louisa Chapman Ginny Collins Matthew Collins Lawrence Cowart Terry Dornbush Sarah duBignon Kitty Dukehart Angela Ellis Randy Farmer Amy Feuss 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 Emily Richardson Cindy Ruegsegger
Joe K. Steele Sheila and Lee Stovall Julie Sutton Cindy West Chandra Westafer Richard Wilson 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 Jake Cantrell 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 Helen Hammond Greg Hentz Debanhi Hernandez Liz Grant Hilton Michael Ivy Annemarie and Ante Jazic Jon
Sun Ja Kim Kelly Kolak Vanessa Krites Lisa Krysiak Margaret Winders Kuhn Annis Marshall Pat Martin Janie Mathis Michelle Maxwell Michael McClelland Bonnie Shields McCormack Darel Moe 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 Gwendolyn Slack Davinique Smalls Lyda Sorgini Tina Susco Carla Sweetwood 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: Corinne Appleby Jeanne Campbell
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On Sunday, April 30, the Cathedral Antiques Show presented a check to First Step Staffing for $231,050, the proceeds of the show held earlier this year. First Step works to eliminate homelessness by providing job skills, training, and placement to homeless and previously incarcerated individuals. Thanks and congratulations to all!
Wednesday evenings at the Farmers Market from 4:30–8 p.m., guests can find farm-to-table fresh meals to enjoy at the market or take home. Live music, chef popups, and local breweries make it the perfect evening.
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