The CATHEDRAL TIMES The weekly newsletter of the Cathedral of St. Philip · Serving Atlanta and the World · December 24 & 31, 2017
BLESSINGS TO YOU! From the Cathedral Parish of St. Philip During this Holy Season of Christmas
This SUNDAY MORNING
DECEMBER 24, 2017 · The Fourth Sunday of Advent, Year B
2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16 · Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26 · Romans 16:25-27 · Luke 1:26-38
The 8:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. services for the Fourth Sunday of Advent will be held as usual. The 7:45 a.m and 9 a.m. services will not meet on this day. La Santa Eucaristía will join the Cathedral service.
8:45 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST FOR THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT, CATHEDRAL Celebrant: The Rev. Dr. Thee Smith Preacher: Canon Wallace Marsh
11:15 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST FOR THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT, CATHEDRAL Celebrant: The Rev. Dr. Bill Harkins Preacher: Canon Wallace Marsh Staff Singer Quartet: Andrew Carter, A maiden most gentle Harold Darke, In the bleak midwinter
MEMBERSHIP TRANSITIONS CONFIRMATIONS December 10, 2017 Leslie Nicole Bade Clare Margaret Birch Caleb Alexander Brown Faith Neuschel Burke Hubert L. Tate, Jr.
NEW MEMBERS Victoria McCartney and Logan Toon, from Rockaway, New York
DEATH Katherine Lester Mostellar, died December 12, 2017
The CATHEDRAL of ST. PHILIP
The Very Rev. Samuel G. Candler, Dean Dale Adelmann, Ph.D., Canon for Music The Rev. C. Wallace Marsh IV, Canon for Pastoral Care and Worship The Rev. George M. Maxwell, Jr., Vicar The Rev. Catherine Zappa, Canon for Spirituality and Mission The Rev. John William Harkins III, Ph.D., Priest Associate The Rev. Deacon Juan Sandoval, Deacon for Hispanic Ministries The Rev. Theophus “Thee” Smith, Ph.D., Priest Associate The Rev. Carolynne G. Williams, Canon Associate for Pastoral Care and Elder Ministry Mary Caroline Cravens, Senior Warden Doug O’Bryan, Junior Warden
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CHRISTMAS Eve
DECEMBER 24, 2017 · Christmas Eve, Year B Isaiah 9:2-7 · Psalm 96 · Titus 2:11-14 · Luke 2:1-20
4 P.M. CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PAGEANT WITH HOLY EUCHARIST, CATHEDRAL OVERFLOW SEATING AND LIVE STREAMING IN CHILD HALL. THE PAGEANT WILL BE BROADCAST ONLINE AT STPHILIPSCATHEDRAL.ORG/STREAM. Celebrant: Dean Sam Candler Cathedral Choristers and members of the Cathedral Schola: Gustav Holst, Christmas Day (Choral Fantasy on Old Carols) Traditional Cornish carol, arr. John Rutter, Sans Day Carol French carol, arr. John Rutter, Il est né le divin enfant 19th-century Austrian carol, arr. Sir Philip Ledger, Still, still, still Polish carol, arr. Gerre Hancock, Infant Holy, Infant Lowly Stephen Paulus, A Savior from on High
8 P.M. CHORAL PRELUDE Cathedral Choir with Susan Bennett Brady, harp: Benjamin Britten, A Ceremony of Carols Franz Biebl, Ave Maria
8:30 P.M. FESTIVAL CHORAL EUCHARIST, CATHEDRAL Celebrant: Canon Carolynne Williams Preacher: Dean Sam Candler Cathedral Choir with members of the Atlanta Symphony Brass: 15th-century French carol, arr. Stephen Jackson, Noël nouvelet Hieronymus Praetorius, In dulci jubilo Herbert Howells, Sing lullaby Bob Chilcott, The Shepherd’s Carol Stephen Paulus, A Savior from on High
11 P.M. CHORAL PRELUDE Cathedral Choir with Susan Bennett Brady, harp: Benjamin Britten, A Ceremony of Carols Franz Biebl, Ave Maria
11:30 P.M. FESTIVAL CHORAL EUCHARIST, CATHEDRAL WORSHIP WITH THE CATHEDRAL ON WSB-TV, CHANNEL 2, STARTING AT 11:35 P.M.
AND ONLINE AT STPHILIPSCATHEDRAL.ORG/STREAM Celebrant: Canon Carolynne Williams Preacher: Dean Sam Candler Cathedral Choir with members of the Atlanta Symphony Brass: 15th-century French carol, arr. Stephen Jackson, Noël nouvelet
Hieronymus Praetorius, In dulci jubilo Herbert Howells, Sing lullaby Bob Chilcott, The Shepherd’s Carol Stephen Paulus, A Savior from on High
CHRISTMAS Day
DECEMBER 25, 2017 · Christmas Day, Year B
Isaiah 52:7-10 · Psalm 98 · Hebrews 1:1-12 · John 1:1-14
10 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST, CATHEDRAL Celebrant: Canon Wallace Marsh Preacher: Dean Sam Candler Staff Singer Quartet: Sussex Carol, arr. Philip Ledger, On Christmas Night arr. David Willcocks, Unto us is born a son
Next SUNDAY
DECEMBER 31, 2017 · The First Sunday after Christmas, Year B Isaiah 61:10-62:3 · Psalm 147 · Galatians 3:23-25; 4:4-7 · John 1:1-18
7:45 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST, MIKELL CHAPEL
Celebrant and Preacher: Canon Cathy Zappa
8:45 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST, CATHEDRAL Celebrant: Canon George Maxwell Preacher: Canon Carolynne Williams
9 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST, MIKELL CHAPEL
Celebrant and Preacher: Canon Cathy Zappa
11:15 A.M. CHRISTMAS LESSONS AND CAROLS, AND HOLY EUCHARIST, CATHEDRAL Celebrant: Canon George Maxwell Preacher: Canon Carolynne Williams Cathedral Choir and Choristers: arr. William Llewellyn, A Somerset Carol
11:15 A.M. LA SANTA EUCARISTÍA, MIKELL CHAPEL Celebrant: Canon Cathy Zappa Preacher: Deacon Juan Sandoval
Episcopal Church WOMEN
YOUTH Ministries
ST. VERONICA'S CONTINUES TOILETRY DRIVE
SKI TRIP 2018!
Are you traveling during the holidays? If so, you can help support the work of St. Veronica's Guild by collecting your new, unused hotel- or standard-sized toiletries for our neighbors experiencing poverty and homelessness. Your donation will be packed with other personal care items (socks, deodorant, dental care, soap,washcloths, combs and razors) for four local ministries. You may leave your contributions at any time at the Information Desk, or may contact Lucy Perry with questions, 404-350-9494 or perry72@aol.com.
Youth, grades 6–12, join us for the annual ski trip to Sugar Mountain! We will be staying at the Valle Crucis Conference Center in Valle Crucis, North Carolina. We are going Friday– Monday, January 12-15. The trip costs $400, which includes lift tickets, rentals, food, and a shirt! Space is limited so secure your spot with a $100 deposit. The deadline to register is Friday, December 29. To register, go to stphilipscathedral.org/youth or contact Maggie Paul, mpaul@stphilipscathedral.org, for more informaiton.
Christmas ALTAR FLOWERS CHRISTMAS ALTAR FLOWERS ARE GIVEN TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN MEMORY OF: Mr. & Mrs. Elam C. Addy Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Eugene Addy Mr. & Mrs. David Apple, Sr. William Bowen Astrop Isabelle Woolford Astrop Dr. & Mrs. Wm. Troy Bivings Marianne Bobick Inez & Calaway Boleman Jeffrey Bramlett Chester & Betty Brewer Goble W. Bryant Mr. & Mrs. James D. Burge Winifred Burke Robert Morris Bush Paige Moran Carter Ruth Duvall Clark The Rev. & Mrs. David B. Collins Campbell Collins, Jr. The Rev. Canon Thomas H. Conley Mrs. Helen Bivings Crawford Mr. Willard Cummings Barbara Czabala Darline & Leo Davis Mr. & Mrs. Oran Dodd Jean Dowling Merry & Jamie Ellington Sherry & Jeff Ellington Mary Jackson Elrod Rosemary & Jack Foster Mrs. Mary Ann McKinney Frazier & French B. Frazier Jr. S. Elizabeth (Betsy) Mitchell Freeman Mr. & Mrs. J.B. Fuqua Ralph & Amelia Gazaway Harry L. Gilham Jr. Bryan Gill Frank Shields Goodman
Larsen Chase Gregory Richard MacPherson Gregory Florence & Gerald Dunn Griffin Dennis M. Hall Kenneth & Libby Hammersley Helen Rhodes Hannah Hank Helmke Virginia J. Hendler Rodger E. Herndon Marian Roberts Hicks Barbara Holcombe Mr. & Mrs. J.T. Hopkins Augusta Collins & Richard Horsey Anne Van Kirk Hull James Franklin Hull, Jr. Ruthie King Hunter Stuart M. Irby Walter L. Jones, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Ernest D. Key, Sr. Mr. Ed Kilby Helen & Hicks Lanier Tommy Lanier Brennan W. Lansing Alec S. Lansing Mr. & Mrs. Edward Lipov Dr. & Mrs. Stewart M. Long Sr. Sky Randall Gibbs Loyless Jean & Lyon G. Mason Joan Ruggiero McCumber John Miner Sarah & Jere Moore Hollis E. Morris Mrs. Norma Newman John Michael O'Bryan Marian Lynn Douglas O'Bryan Mary Claire Palmer Stuart Peebles Walter C. Perrin
George W. Price Mary & Roy Richardson Clarence H. Ridley Robert Rounsaville Christopher Rounsaville Mr. & Mrs. James E. Sellers, Jr. Miss Kandy Slater Bill & Hermina Spangler Roy A.G. & Jennie M. Tattrie Selina Thompson Elizabeth Welden Robert K. Wickham Dr. & Mrs. Richard Wiev Augusta Wight Floyd Murray (Buck) Wiley, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. W.R. Wilkinson Dr. John Grant Wilmer Mr. Charles B. Woodall, Jr. Oliver Wright Dan & Margaret Yates Dennis Young Perry Walter Family
AND IN THANKSGIVING FOR: Emma Kate, Davis, Grant, & Aleck Carter Sara & Donnie Chapman Slate, Mat, Jim & Camille Fluker Sam Massell Mac & Dorothy Perno Betty & Bill Poole Mary Charles Wilmer Richard Perry’s 50 years of faithful service as verger
MEMORIAL GARDEN WREATH Given to the Glory of God and in memory of Tommy Lanier
CHORISTERS CHORISTERS SELLING HOMEMADE SALSA What’s the number one best thing for your 2018 College Football Playoff National Championship party? Chips and salsa, of course! The Cathedral Choristers will be selling homemade salsa on Sunday morning, January 7, in preparation for the National Championship on January 8. They will offer regular salsa as well as peach salsa that morning, and the money raised will help provide scholarships for Royal School of Church Music summer courses, chorister retreats, and other chorister-related expenses. Make sure to get yours — one jar for $10 or two jars for $15. If you’d like to pre-order, email Dr. Patrick Scott, pscott@ stphilipscathedral.org
STEWARDSHIP YEAR-END GIVING The Cathedral needs to receive over $1,142,000 in contributions in December in order to have our income meet our expenses. Here’s how you can help: •
Cash and check contributions can be mailed, placed in the plate at any service, or hand-delivered to the Cathedral stewardship or finance offices. A contribution must be received at the Cathedral by Sunday, December 31 or postmarked by Sunday, December 31 in order for it to be considered a 2017 tax deduction.
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Credit card donations may be processed at the Atrium kiosk any time the building is open.
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Online contributions can be made via stphilipscathedral.org/contribute. Contributions can be processed through Sunday, December 31 in order to be considered for a 2017 tax deduction.
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Stock certificates must delivered to our office by Sunday, December 31 or be received by our broker by Sunday, December 31. Shares can be transferred electronically to Morgan Stanley Smith Barney (DTC #0015), Account #308-130762. Our contact is Cathy Lamb at 404-266-6315. Please notify David Rocchio, drocchio@stphilipscathedral.org or 404-365-1033, of the transfer.
Year-end statements of contributions will be mailed in late January 2018 accounting for all of your contributions in the 2017 calendar year. Please contact David Rocchio, drocchio@stphilipscathedral.org or 404-365-1033, with any questions. I/We, pledge $ __________ to the ministry of God in Christ, through the 2018 annual operating fund. Name(s): ___________________________________________________________________________ Email Address: __________________________________________ Phone:____________________ Signature(s): ____________________________________________ Date: _____________________ This commitment, offered in faith, may be increased or decreased due to changing circumstances. Please return your pledge card to The Cathedral of St. Philip, 2744 Peachtree Rd., NW, Atlanta, GA 30305. If you have questions, please contact David Rocchio at 404-365-1033 or drocchio@stphilipscathedral.org.
CONGREGATIONAL Life NEW CATHEDRAL HISTORY BOOK ON SALE Richard Perry has written new book on the history of the Cathedral of St. Philip, These Old Walls, Volume II, covering 1997–2017. This is a follow-up to the original These Old Walls, which covers 1947–1997. Both are available at the Thrift House and Book Store and make wonderful Christmas presents! Volume II is $15; reprints of Volume I are $10.
CATH E DR AL TH RIF T HOUS E TRE A SURE OF TH E WE E K 19th century solid brass jelly pan. Measures 13.5" diameter and 7" deep. 1893 Piedmont Rd. | 404-876-5440 Mon–Sat, 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
PRAYER List FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED Frances Bondurant • Ginny Collins • Dottie Gwynn • Mildred Lines • Sam Neville MacBean • Katherine “Kitsy” Mostellar • Mary Barr Turino
FOR THOSE WHO ARE ILL OR RECOVERING: IMMEDIATE NEEDS Joan Couch
LONG TERM PRAYERS Barbara Bazzel • Chuck Beaudrot • Virginia Bicksler • Cornelia Bird • George Bird • John Blair • David W. Boone • Josh Borden • Pat Brinson • Kaye Cairney • Heather Clark • Elizabeth Coil • Jamie Coleman • Lawrence Cowart • Terry Dornbush • Sarah duBignon • Kitty Dukehart • Susan Dunn • Angela Ellis • Randy Farmer • Max Ferguson • Amy Feuss • Patty Gifford • Jane Hannah • Caroline Hatcher • Shirley Heermann • Richard Hill • Jack Jennings • Elaine Lyon • Robert and Aggie Maddox • David McCarthy • Carol McDonald • Elaine McEachern • Wynetta McNeill • Georgia Meagher • Dick Miller • Carrick Mollenkamp • Mary Elizabeth Morgan • Charlie Neal • Marian Palmore • Brenda Pruitt • Garry Pryor • Jennifer Rankin • Pamela Reid • Agnes Elizabeth Robertson • Martin Ruegsegger • Louis "Skip" Schueddig • Jim Segars • Jeanne M. Smith • Julie Sutton • Tommy Truesdale • Cindy West • Andy Westafer • Chandra Westafer • Lisa Box Williams • Anne Willingham • Hollis Youngner
FAMILY AND FRIENDS Brenda Alonso • Gayle Ball • Bettina Bass • Kathy Beard • Rodger Beatty • David Boyd • Darrell Boyette • Joan Brooks • Keith Brooks • Meredith, Adam, and Leo Bugenske • Jake Cantrell • Denise Carlson • Andrew Clark • Faye Comer • Timothy Paul Condrey • Floyd Childs Cooper III • Bea Cowan • Lonieze Cranshaw • Gabe Crieger • Jackson Culbreth • Ashley Debelbot and Brenda Jones • Brenda Dickerson • Judy Eggers • Joshua Felder • Emily Ferguson • Ann Carol Followill • Carleton Fuller • Tom Gardner • Susan Gill • Peggy Govan • Eudelle Lanier Graham • Darrell and Gail Grimmett • D. Louis Gruver, Jr. • Doyce Gunter • Dottie Gwynn • Helen Hammond • Debbie Hardegree • Chris Hardy • Bobby Hearn • Greg Hentz • Butch Higley • Liz Grant Hilton • Annemarie and Ante Jazic • Tom Jones • Sun Ja Kim • Kelly Kolak • Lisa Krysiak • Margaret Winders Kuhn • Betty C. Lyons • Michael Majeski family • Pat Martin • Janie Mathis • Michelle Maxwell • Michael McClelland • Bonnie Shields McCormack • Anne McMullan • Darel Moe • Lyn Moore • Andy Nelson • Irene Nesper • Barrett Nichols • Jay Orr • John Plunkett • Betty and Bill Poole • Libby Powell • Margaret Robinson • Frank Roth • James Sands • Donald Schooley • Patricia Schooley • Logan Shannep • Katy Shoemaker • Michelle Simmons • Lara Smith Sitton • Gwendolyn Slack • Tina Susco • Carla Sweetwood • Hubert Tate, Sr. • John Titus • Janiece Townshend • Christi Vasquez • Peter Veverka • Nina Vila • Frank Villa • Ed Vogel • Meredith Wallace • Ron M. Wallace • Jacqueline Watkins • Caroline and John Westerhoff • Coralie Severn Wilson • Marion Wilson • Althea Wolf • Whit A. Wright • Patricia Young
POSTMASTER: Dated Material. Please deliver by December 23, 2017
BLOOD DRIVE Wednesday, December 27 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Child Hall No reservation needed. Help save a life!
Children's MUSIC
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MUSIKGARTEN ALLEGRO MUSIC CLASSES FOR CHILDREN THROUGH AGE 8 If you want a fun, structured activity for your child that is as educational as it is fun, Allegro is for you! Movement and music activities are perfect for child development. Music immerses the child in language, evokes movement, stimulates the brain and fosters physical coordination – all in a group setting that builds community. Using Musikgarten’s newly revised curricula for infants through second graders, Brenda Pruitt teaches our Allegro classes, which offer children a joyful setting for mental, emotional, physical, spiritual and social growth. All class costs have been reduced to $100 for the first child, $60 for each additional child in the same curriculum, except for K-2 Allegro Choir ($75 for all). Four class options for infants and toddlers to age 3: • Monday, 11:15 – 11:45 a.m. • Tuesday, 11:15 – 11:45 a.m. • Wednesday, 11:15 – 11:45 a.m. • Thursday, 11:15 – 11:45 a.m. Three class options for ages 3-5: • Monday, 12:15 – 1 p.m. • Monday, 3:45–4:30 p.m. • Tuesday, 1–1:45 p.m. Kindergarten through Grade 2 Allegro Choir: • Wednesday, 4:30–5:30 p.m. Enroll online at stphilipscathedral.org/allegro.
January 24–27, 2018 c at h e d r a l a n t i q u e s . or g
Sara and Donnie Chapman invite you to the
AN N UAL E PI PHANY PART Y Saturday, January 6 7 to 9 P.M. You’re invited to celebrate Epiphany at the home of Donnie and Sara Chapman 3051 Greendale Drive, Atlanta, GA 30327 $20 per person — B.Y.O.B. R.S.V.P. by check to Sara Chapman: 404-966-6602 or sarachapman@ westminster.net