cathedral times The Weekly Newsletter of the Cathedral of St. Philip, Serving Atlanta and the World
July 30, 2017
JOY!
By Deacon Juan Sandoval Deacon for Hispanic Ministries and Pastoral Care
Joy is defined as a feeling of great pleasure and happiness. What is it that brings this feeling to us? Joy can come to us in so many ways. Joy is an emotion that we have from the anticipation or the expectation of something great or wonderful. I believe each of us have some commonalities that bring us joy, but I think that the differences each of us experience, perhaps even with the same event, is what makes this such a wonderful emotion. So in my time here at this glorious Cathedral, I continue to often find new feelings of joy. One of the pleasures I have is the joy that many parishioners and visitors to the Cathedral experience in common in their love of Christ, our Savior. “Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory” (1 Peter 1:8). Jesus, after more than 2000 years, continues to fill us with this wonderful emotion. When people walk in the holy space we call the Cathedral, they often stop to take in the beauty of the temple, but others stop to gasp—Oh my! Many stop to pray, to admire the stained glass windows, to stop and thank God for God's presence among us daily. I marvel at many of our parishioners, who are so spirit-filled and joyful in the work they do to and for others. They do this within the church and within the community, spreading joy wherever they might be. I receive great joy in chatting with many parishioners and their joys which many times is also their stewardship within and out of this church. I frequently engage in conversations about children or grandchildren and what their most recent accomplishments have been. I hear about new births, weddings, or vacations and each of these also are sources of joy and grace. When I see their faces light up, well, it just warms my core in feeling this emotion of joy. The big smile, the sparkling eyes, the warmth, the love and intensity is undeniable.
“The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that someone took and sowed in his field.”
From this week’s lectionary Matthew 13:31
My favorite joy, working with the children of LaAmistad during the school year, is such a fulfilling and marvelous time. There's a buzz every time they come into the Cathedral (sometimes a palpable buzz that must be quieted!). “La Amistad,” says one of the teachers; “Friendship!” reply the children. They quiet down and get prepared to enter the classroom each Monday for a session of Godly Play. The smiling little faces, the angelic and the mischievous, all bring joy to the greeter at the door and the instructor in the room. On Wednesday, they enter again, only this time is for chapel in St. Mary’s. They come in and settle in as Ms. Lisa assists them. Then Ms. Maggie plays the first song and the children begin to sing, often at the top of their voices, “Father Abraham.” Each time, the joy these little people bring to all the adults (I know because they have told me) is just too awesome. What a gift God has given us in these children and this work we do with them. Work it is not; JOY it is. May we all continue to find joy in many aspects in what we do here in this blessed community and in the world. May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit (Romans 15:13).
SUNDAY SCHOOL CARING FOR ADOLESCENTS
SUMMER SMALL GROUP BIBLE
This Sunday, July 30 at
STUDY
Caroline Paris will lead
The Rev. Dr. Thee Smith and Jim Bingham
10:10 a.m., counselor
a discussion on “Caring
for Adolescents” in Child
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
Hall. Caroline recently joined the Cathedral Counseling Center,
Sundays, 10:10 a.m., Room 356 lead this class.
CONTINUING BIBLICAL GREEK Sundays, 1:15 p.m., Room 356 The Rev. Dr. Thee Smith leads this class.
having previously worked
with youth at several local churches and in
the family services department at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Whether you're a
grandparent, parent, aunt, uncle, or mentor,
come learn about why your role may be even
MEMBERSHIP TRANSITIONS DEATH
more important than you think.
Cleveland Raine Willcoxon III, husband of Laurie, father of Raine and Juliette, died July 15, 2017
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
WOR SHIP SCHEDULE
MUSIC
Sunday, July 30, 2017 / Proper 12, Year A
Sunday, July 30, 2017 / Proper 12, Year A
Liturgy of the Word Lesson: Genesis 29:15-28 Psalm 105:1-11, 45b Epistle: Romans 8:26-39 Gospel: Matthew 13:31-33,44-52
8:45 and 11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist / Dr. Kenneth Miller, guest organist
7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Mikell Chapel Celebrant and Preacher: The Rev. Gene Paradise
Voluntaries: Johann Sebastian Bach, Kyrie, Gott Vater in Ewigkeit, BWV 669 Johann Sebastian Bach, Christe, aller Welt Trost, BWV 670 Johann Sebastian Bach, Kyrie, Gott Heiliger Geist, BWV 671
9 a.m.
The Cathedral Choir is on pilgrimage in England.
8:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Cathedral Celebrant: Canon Wallace Marsh Preacher: Canon Carolynne Williams Holy Eucharist, Mikell Chapel Celebrant and Preacher: The Rev. Gene Paradise
11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Cathedral Celebrant: Canon Wallace Marsh Preacher: Canon Carolynne Williams 11:15 a.m. La Santa Eucharistía, Cathedral Celebrant: Canon Cathy Zappa Preacher: Deacon Juan Sandoval
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.
EPISCOPAL CHURCH WOMEN TOILETRY DRIVE CONTINUES St. Veronica’s Guild thanks the Cathedral parish for its faithful and consistent support of our toiletry ministry for four local Episcopal
ministries, which serve people who are homeless or on the verge of homelessness. Each ministry has expressed profound appreciation
for our donations. We continue to need new, unopened, travel-sized (or regular-sized) personal care items! Summer is a good time to
be thinking about this need, as many of us are traveling and may
have access to unneeded travel sized toiletries. Having visited the
four ministries, guild members report that the items most requested include travel-sized bar soap, washcloths, shampoo, deodorant,
toothbrushes, toothpaste, razors, feminine hygiene products, and
diapers. Donations may be left at the information desk. For more information, contact Lucy Perry at 404-350-9494, or Dianne Otwell at dochaplain@gmail.com.
PR AYER S For those who are ill or recovering:
For those who have died:
Kaye Cairney
Cleve Willcoxon
Immediate Needs
Emily Richardson
Joyce Batchelder Bills
Long Term Prayers Julia Ballard • Virginia Bicksler • Cornelia Bird • George Bird • John Blair • David W. Boone • Josh Borden • Pat Brinson • Catherine Carson • Louisa Chapman • Ginny Collins • Lawrence Cowart • Terry Dornbush • Sarah duBignon • Kitty Dukehart • Angela Ellis • Randy Farmer • Amy Feuss • Jane Hannah • Caroline Hatcher • Shirley Heermann • Richard Hill • Tommy Lanier • Elaine Lyon • Robert and Aggie Maddox • Carol McDonald • Georgia Meagher • Dick Miller • Carrick Mollenkamp • Charlie Neal • Hall O'Neal • Marian Palmore • Walter Perrin • Beth Pitzer • Brenda Pruitt • Garry Pryor • Jennifer Rankin • Agnes Elizabeth Robertson • Martin Ruegsegger • Jeanne M. Smith • Joe K. Steele • Julie Sutton • Cindy West • Chandra Westafer • Hollis Youngner Family and Friends Henry Altenbach • Phoebe Haffner Andrew • Steve Auerbach • Bettina Bass • Rodger Beatty • Darrell Boyette • Joan Brooks • Keith Brooks • Meredith, Adam, and Leo Bugenske • Jake Cantrell • Denise Carlson • Nancy Lanphier Chapin • Andrew Clark • Faye Comer • Timothy Paul Condrey • Lonieze Cranshaw • Jackson Culbreth • Ashley Debelbot and Brenda Jones • Robert Eckhart • Joshua Felder • Carleton Fuller • Susan Gill • Peggy Govan • Eudelle Lanier Graham • Darrell and Gail Grimmett • D. Louis Gruver, Jr. • Doyce Gunter • Dottie Gwynn • William Ham • Helen Hammond • Chris Hardy • Greg Hentz • Liz Grant Hilton • Annemarie and Ante Jazic • Sun Ja Kim • Kelly Kolak • Lisa Krysiak • Margaret Winders Kuhn • Pat Martin • Janie Mathis • Michelle Maxwell • Michael McClelland • Bonnie Shields McCormack • Anne McMullan • Darel Moe • Lyn Moore • Meg Moye • Andy Nelson • Barrett Nichols • Jay Orr • John Hancock Plunkett • Betty and Bill Poole • Libby Powell • Margaret Robinson • Al Rogers • Family of Ronen Shacham • James Sands • Patricia Schooley • Logan Shannep • Michelle Simmons • Lara Smith Sitton • Gwendolyn Slack • Lyda Sorgini • Tina Susco • Carla Sweetwood • Hubert Tate, Sr. • Janiece Townshend • Peter Veverka • Nina Vila • Ed Vogel • Meredith Wallace • Ron M. Wallace • Jacqueline Watkins • Caroline and John Westerhoff • Marion Wilson • Althea Wolf • Whit A. Wright • Patricia Young
POSTMASTER: Dated Material. Please deliver by July 29, 2017
C ATHEDR AL THRIF T HOUSE Treasure of the Week Great collection of beautiful Arthur Court pewter trays. Both decorative and functional!!
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CATHEDR AL PR ESCHOOL PRESCHOOL ANNOUNCES INTERIM DIRECTOR The Cathedral Preschool is pleased to announce that Cheryl Mullins is
serving as its new interim director, effective immediately. Cheryl brings
a wealth of expertise to the position, having recently retired as the upper level principal at The Schenck School here in Atlanta. She is an OrtonGillingham Fellow with many years of experience in the classroom, as
well as a former member of the board of Trinity School. Cheryl and her
husband, Al, are active Cathedral members and former Preschool parents. Cheryl has asked beloved veteran Cathedral Preschool teacher Mary
Kibler to serve as assistant director. Mary’s leadership and experience will be invaluable going forward.
Please join us in welcoming Cheryl to the Preschool community and
Mary in her new role.
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