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I HAVE A PROBLEM
May 28, 2017
By the Rev. Wallace Marsh Canon for Pastoral Care and Worship
I have a problem. I don’t like vacation. I spend the first two or three days trying to unplug. Then, I spend that last two or three days scheduling everything that needs to get done when I return. That leaves me about one or two days of actual rest and relaxation. Of course, I want to spend those days making the family go on a memorable excursion or exciting day trip. On the other hand, they would rather enjoy their vacation—chill on the beach, have a nice lunch, then watch a movie. I have spent many years trying to figure out why I fail at vacation. I have learned that people who fail at vacation are often those who can’t seem to let go of their work, or think they are the only ones who are capable of doing their job. That rationale makes sense to me. However, it doesn’t apply to me, as I have left multiple jobs and fully believe that I am replaceable, and often by very talented individuals. Lately, I have started blaming my failure at vacation on my Puritan DNA. Yes, my many greatgrandfather was Governor William Bradford of Plymouth Colony. The Puritans had a crazy work ethic, one that has permeated our culture and theology here in America. Consequently, we don’t do vacation like our European brothers and sisters. Like many of you, I was formed by (and taught to appreciate) this Protestant work ethic. While my parents hard-wired this ethic into me, they are not to be held responsible for my problem. They are often the ones criticizing me for failing at vacation! My problem with vacation is that I fail to see for what it is, “an extended period of recreation.” I fail to see that recreation is just another way to say re-creation. Yes, God’s final act in creation was a day of “rest.” Yet, none of us believes God stopped creating on the sixth day; God continues to create. Thus, that day of rest could very well be an important time for re-creation.
Like a roaring lion your adversary the devil prowls around, looking for someone to devour. Resist him, steadfast in
If so much of our work and our lives involve pouring ourselves out like God does in creation, then it is important for us to step away, so that we can return and continue the work of re-creation. If we don’t step away, we might not ever discover where new creation and re-creation is needed in our lives. Some people talk about returning from vacation with new insight, vision, and wisdom. I believe those are the people who see vacation as an opportunity for re-creation. If my Protestant work-ethic is the reason I struggle with vacation, then it is helpful to remember the theological importance of creation and the need for re-creation in life. The most important work in our lives might very well be the work we allow God to do in us! When God does the work of creation and re-creation in our lives, I have no doubt God speaks the very same words God does in Genesis, “It is good.”
your faith.
From this week’s lectionary
So, if failing at vacation is missing an opportunity for creation and re-creation, then I just might have to load up the car and give it another try.
1 Peter 4:8-9
Have a blessed (and re-creative) summer!
WOR SHIP DO YOU SPEAK ANOTHER
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FOR KIDS THROUGH AGE 5
Readers are needed for Pentecost Sunday
Looking for fun family activities this summer?
11:15 a.m. Anyone who can read and speak
a unique Musikgarten curriculum designed
services on Sunday, June 4 at 8:45 a.m. and in a language other than English is invited
to join the reading of the Gospel. You do not
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have to be an expert, you do not have to find
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
read alone! If you are interested, please contact
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
MUSIC
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Join one of our Allegro music classes. Using for families with children of mixed ages,
All Together Now addresses early childhood
developmental processes through music and
movement activities. Music immerses the child in language, evokes movement, stimulates the brain and fosters physical coordination—all
in a group setting that builds community—a
truly holistic experience, and it’s great fun, too! More information and registration at stphilipscathedral.org/allegro.
WOR SHIP SCHEDULE
MUSIC
Sunday, May 28, 2017 / Easter 7, Year A
Sunday, May 28, 2017 / Easter 7, Year A
Liturgy of the Word Lesson: Acts 1:6-14 Psalm 68:1-10, 33-36 Epistle: 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11 Gospel: John 17:1-11 7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Mikell Chapel Celebrant and Preacher: The Rev. Gene Paradise
8:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Cathedral Celebrant: Dean Sam Candler Preacher: Canon Carolynne Williams
9 a.m.
Holy Eucharist, Mikell Chapel Celebrant and Preacher: The Rev. Gene Paradise
11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Cathedral Celebrant: Dean Sam Candler Preacher: Canon Carolynne Williams 11:15 a.m. La Santa Eucharistía, Cathedral Celebrant and Preacher: The Rev. Antonio Brito
8:45 and 11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist / Cathedral Staff Singers G.P. da Palestrina, O Rex gloriae Charles Beaudrot, Come down, O love divine
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.
SPIR ITUALIT Y CATHEDR AL PILGRIMAGE TO IONA IN 2018 Canon Cathy Zappa and the Cathedral’s Spiritual Formation and Contemplative Ministries program announce 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.
PR AYER S For those who are ill or recovering: Immediate Needs Jeanne M. Smith
For those who have died: Mary Ann Frazier P. Daniel Yates, Jr.
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 • Caroline Hatcher • Shirley Heermann • Richard Hill • Pat Humphries • Jean Kelleher • Landon Lanier • Tommy Lanier • Elaine Lyon • Robert and Aggie Maddox • Carol McDonald • Dick Miller • Marian Palmore • 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 • 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 • Joshua Felder • 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
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—Chill on the Hill—
A “CHASTAIN-STYLE” CONCERT IN THE CATHEDRAL’S PARKING LOT AMPHITHEATER
AT THE CATHEDRAL OF ST. PHILIP
Memorial Day – Monday, May 29 Doors open at 5 p.m.
Music starts at 6 p.m.
featuring
the Atlanta Showstoppers 7-9:30 PM and special opening act
Rain or shine, no refunds | Adults only, 18+ Bring your own dinner and beverages RESERVATIONS AT STPHILIPSCATHEDRAL.ORG/CHILLONTHEHILL Decorate your table to win a prize! 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awarded at 7 p.m.
Dean Sam Candler 6-7 PM BECOME A CHILL ON THE HILL SPONSOR! Sponsor levels from $500 to $5000 can offer you signage on the band’s stage and promote your support of our charitable event. Contact Mack Leath, 770-318-2907, for more information!
CATHEDR AL TOWER S CATHEDR AL TOWERS ART SHOW The Cathedral Towers will host its first annual art show Friday–Sunday, June 2–4, featuring work by
the many talented residents of the Towers. Artists range in age from 78–91, and many of the works will be available for purchase.
The jewelry artist, Louella Simpson, teaches jewelry making at Chastain Park. Her pieces are done in
mixed metals, enamels, and hand-made cloisonné. They are fantastic gifts.
Many of the painters have exhibited throughout the southeast.The painting below is by Bob Kiger.
He paints scenes from his travels around the world, still-life and custom commissions.
The opening reception will be Friday, June 2 at 6 p.m. in the lobby of the Towers. All are welcome to the reception, with a suggested
minimum donation of $3 per person. All donations will go to Dr. Duffy at Peachtree Hills Animal Hospital. Dr. Duffy has taken care of our residents’ pets for many years at free or reduced rates. The Towers community is excited to give back to this wonderful friend.