The CATHEDRAL TIMES The weekly newsletter of the Cathedral of St. Philip · Serving Atlanta and the World · May 6, 2018
ON MAKING A WILL AND SUPPORTING THE CHURCH: MY OCCASIONAL REMINDER! Thank you for supporting the church! Not just this church, but any effective church! There are some things in life, and in the church, that we often assume we don’t need to say. They should be obvious, either from common sense, or from custom and courtesy themselves. One of these obvious and customary statements has to do with making a will in your life, regardless of the size of your “estate,” and no matter whether you are a church-going person or not. We will all die, and one of the most considerate things we can do for our successors is to leave a will! Thus, it is noteworthy that the Episcopal Book of Common Prayer includes a specific direction in this regard: “The Minister of the Congregation is directed to instruct the people, from time to time, about the duty of Christian parents to make prudent provision for the well-being of their families, and of all persons to make wills, while they are in health, arranging for the disposal of their temporal goods, not neglecting, if they are able, to leave bequests for religious and charitable uses.” (The Book of Common Prayer, page 445). So, I need to instruct: Make a will! But the second item in that instruction is also worth repeating: Please do leave bequests for religious uses – and especially for this community, the Cathedral Parish of St. Philip. The church where you have been baptized and married, the church where you have been nurtured and challenged, the church where you have honored the holy, the church where you may well have your funeral, does not serve in all those ways without your financial contributions – and portions of your final estate. The Cathedral of St. Philip is able to serve with grace and hospitality because so many of you contribute annually to our needs. Thank you! You get it. You know there is no way this church, or any church, could serve if every parishioner threw only a couple of dollars each week into the plate, or gave only some token amount. We would not be able to conduct Sunday services and beautiful weddings and critical outreach projects and holy funerals. We depend upon a faithful community of people, each contributing differently as they are able, but generously. Thank you! I admit that sometimes the church and volunteer staff have their faith tested when they serve so tirelessly for people who do not know our community so well. Though we know it is true, we still laugh that the weddings and funerals of regular parishioners go so easily here, while the weddings and funerals of not-so-regular guests are so demanding (and with such less appreciation, including less financial appreciation from some who are perfectly capable). Still, of course, we serve everyone with the grace God has given us. It is both common sense and common courtesy to appreciate a church financially when its community has served your baptism, or your wedding, or your loved one’s funeral – or your class or your event or your prayer. And if a particular church has conducted your good friend’s funeral, consider making a donation to that particular church in memory of that friend. Ultimately, of course, the church is a community – not a building. And it is that community which conducts baptisms and weddings and funerals and prayer services, all in the faith of Jesus Christ our Lord. And it is that ongoing community of faith that is supported by our financial estate planning and by our financial giving. Thank you!
This SUNDAY
MAY 6, 2018 · The Sixth Sunday of Easter, Year B Acts 10:44-48 · Psalm 98 · 1 John 5:1-6 · John 15:9-17
7:45 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST, MIKELL CHAPEL
Celebrant and Preacher: Canon Carolynne Williams
8:45 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST, CATHEDRAL Celebrant: Dean Sam Candler Preachers: Leo Culp and John Czabala Choristers and Staff Singers: Maurice Duruflé, Ubi caritas
9 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST, MIKELL CHAPEL
Celebrant and Preacher: Canon Carolynne Williams
11:15 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST, CATHEDRAL Celebrant: Dean Sam Candler
Preacher: Canon Lauren Holder Cathedral Choir: John Ireland, Greater love hath no man Thomas Tallis, A new commandment
11:15 A.M. LA SANTA EUCARISTÍA, MIKELL CHAPEL Celebrant: Canon Wallace Marsh Preacher: Deacon Juan Sandoval
4 P.M. CHORAL EVENSONG, CATHEDRAL THE FEAST OF DAME JULIAN OF NORWICH, OBSERVED Celebrant and Preacher: Canon Lauren Holder Cathedral Schola: Richard Shephard, Preces & Responses Ēriks Ešenvalds, Merton College Service William Mathias, As truly as God is our Father Patrick Hadley, My beloved spake
The CATHEDRAL of ST. PHILIP
The Very Rev. Samuel G. Candler, Dean Dale Adelmann, Ph.D., Canon for Music The Rev. Lauren R. Holder, Canon for Outreach and Congregational Life 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 Education 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 Austin Hall, Senior Warden Doug O’Bryan, Junior Warden
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Sunday ADULT EDUCATION Unless otherwise noted, these adult classes meet from 10:10–11 a.m.
OLD FASHIONED SUNDAY SCHOOL
LIVING FAITH
Child Hall Canon George Maxwell leads this class. This Sunday, we will talk about The Four Loves (1960) by C. S. Lewis. As always, you will find those things that we think matter most: a light heart, a broad welcome, and good coffee. We look forward to seeing you there.
Room 120 Throughout the season of Easter, we are exploring the spirituality of the twelve steps using Richard Rohr’s Breathing Underwater as a basis. This series is led by Canons Wallace Marsh and Cathy Zappa.
SMALL GROUP BIBLE STUDY Room 122 Jim Bingham and Gordon Mathis lead an ongoing small group Bible Study focusing on the book of Genesis. For more information, please contact Jim Bingham at 404-373-3273 or binghamjim@bellsouth.net.
OUR TRUE SELVES Room 240 The Rev. Dr. Thee Smith leads this series of co-listening classes that aim to enhance our personal, interpersonal, and intergroup ability to be fully ourselves—our true, worthy, and estimable selves. This class explores the theory and practice of genuine listening— listening with skilled awareness that can focus on everyday experiences, or range through tough political issues to include a vast variety of life choices and faith matters. This class will not meet this Sunday, May 6, but resumes next Sunday, May 13.
THE ENJOYMENT OF BIBLICAL GREEK Room 356 (1:15 p.m.) This class uses translation aids including lexicons and commentaries to enjoy how probing the Greek of New Testament texts adds nuance and depth to reading Holy Scripture. Newcomers and long-term members are welcome! This class will not meet this Sunday, May 6, but resumes next Sunday, May 13. For more information, contact the Rev. Dr. Thee Smith, tsmith@ stphilipscathedral.org.
Throughout the WEEK WORSHIP SERVICES
BIBLE STUDIES
Morning Prayer, Mikell Chapel 8:45 a.m., Monday–Saturday
The Dean’s Men’s Bible Study, Room 319 7 a.m., Tuesday
Holy Eucharist, St. Mary’s Chapel 12:15 p.m., Monday–Friday (Healing service on Friday) Evening Prayer, Mikell Chapel 5:45 p.m., 1st, 2nd, and 4th Thursday Taizé Service, Mikell Chapel 8 p.m., 3rd Monday
Women’s Early Morning Bible Study, Walthour Library 7 a.m., Tuesday The Dean’s Women’s Bible Study, Room 319 10:45 a.m., Wednesday Eat Your Word Bible Study, Room 239 Noon, Wednesday Sons of Thunder, Gould Room 7 a.m., usually 1st Thursday
CHILDREN'S Ministries WEEK OF WONDER REGISTRATION NOW OPEN June 11–15, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Children 3 (by September 1, 2017) through rising 5th graders Along the river, children discover that life with God is an adventure full of wonder and surprise, and that they can trust God to be with them through anything. Whether it’s in art, music, outdoor play, Godly Play, or discovery and science, we will find God’s grace.
MORE INFO AND REGISTER: STPHILIPSCATHEDRAL.ORG/WEEKOFWONDER
OUTREACH GIVE THANKS WITH UTO: INGATHERING MAY 13 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 or dollars 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.
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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 13. 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. Or, you can make a contribution at the Atrium kiosk or at stphilipscathedral.org/contribute.
CONGREGATIONAL Life Enjoy a weekend full of spirituality and fellowship with other Cathedral parishioners and clergy. 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 enjoy worshiping together in the informal chapel on Sunday. Meals are served family-style in the lodge and accommodations are available in historic cottages or the hotel-style inn.
MUSIC GEORGIA BOY CHOIR TO PERFORM SUNDAY This Sunday, May 6, the Cathedral welcomes the Georgia Boy Choir as our afternoon recitalist. They will perform works by various composers including Stanford, Duruflé, Harris, Fauré, and Stravinsky, among others. We encourage everyone to come and hear this internationally known local performing group in our marvelous sacred space.
Georgia Boy Choir Gerald Finzi, God Is Gone Up Charles Villliers Stanford, Beati quorum via Maurice Duruflé, Tota pulchra es, Maria Pierre Villette, Hymne a la Vierge Paul Mealor, Ave Maria William Harris, Oh, What Their Joy and Their Glory Must Be Gabriel Fauré, In Paradisum Igor Stravinsky, Pater noster Edward Bairstow, Sing Ye to the Lord Alice Parker and Robert Shaw, Saints Bound for Heaven
MEMBERSHIP TRANSITIONS NEW MEMBERS Kate and Sanders Hearne, and their children Lucy, Sanders, and James, from Atlanta Anna Twardy, from Selma, Alabama Trish Lewis, from Covington, Louisiana
DEATHS Larry Allen Jackson, died April 13, 2018
ELDER Ministry CLASS FOR DRIVERS 50+ AARP is once again offering its Smart Driver course at the Cathedral. The course is a six-hour refresher aimed at motorists 50 years old and older. Some of the objectives of the class include understanding the effects of aging on driving; learning driving strategies that take into account the changes we experience as we age; and a number of other topics designed to make you a safer driver. At the completion of the class, you may be eligible to receive a discount on your automobile insurance policy. Class begins at 9 a.m. on Thursday, May 17 and will be completed by 4 p.m. There will be an hour break for lunch. Feel free to bring a lunch. The cost for AARP members is $15 and $20 for nonmembers. You will pay at the door by cash or check. You must bring your AARP card to receive the discount. You may sign up by calling the Information Desk at 404365-1000. If you have additional questions you may contact the course instructor, Stratton Leedy, at 404-237-8910.
Cathedral PRESCHOOL PRESCHOOL TEACHER OPPORTUNITIES For almost half a century, the Cathedral Preschool has been a leader in early childhood education in the city of Atlanta. Opportunities are now available for educators interested in joining the preschool’s faculty of creative, caring teachers in a deeply satisfying career. Cathedral Preschool students enjoy a well-balanced variety of experiences that encourage socialization, creativity, and an opportunity for self-exploration. Our intentionally loving community of teachers and learners is expressed daily in the laughter, songs, games, and prayers of this Episcopal school. The young learners of the Cathedral Preschool transition with confidence and joy into Atlanta’s finest public and private elementary schools. Positions are open for both two days and five days per week, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. daily for the 2018-2019 school year. Contact the Cathedral Preschool at 404-237-8777 for additional information.
STEWARDSHIP 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.
NEWCOMERS SOCIAL HOUR SUNDAY, MAY 6 5–6:30 P.M. DRINKS & HORS D’OEUVRES
RSVP AND MORE INFORMATION: CANON LAUREN HOLDER, 404-365-1036 OR LHARRIS@STPHILIPSCATHEDRAL.ORG
Newcomers and new-ish-comers are invited to a special social gathering on Sunday, May 6 at 5 p.m. in the Gould Room. This is always a newcomer favorite, with representatives from different groups to help plug folks in. I’m a newcomer too! And eager to get to know you better. Come enjoy some snacks and beverages procured by our doting Newcomer Committee. Come alone or bring a friend. Come comfortably dressed or dressed to impress. Come to Evensong before (Canon Wallace Marsh’s last Evensong!) or just come to the Gould Room. But come see us and let us toast our collective newness. —Canon Lauren Holder
PRAYER List FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED Matilde Hernandez Muñoz
FOR THOSE WHO ARE ILL OR RECOVERING: LONG TERM PRAYERS Charles Ambrosavage • Dr. T. Mayo and Pat Atkins • Virginia Bicksler • Cornelia Bird • John Blair • Josh Borden • Pat Brinson • Madonna Brownlee • Dick Burgin • Joe Burton • Kaye Cairney • J. Franklin Clark • Heather Clark • Lawrence Cowart • Terry Dornbush • Sarah duBignon • Kitty Dukehart • Angela Ellis • Randy
Farmer • Timothy Gunter • Matt Gwynn • Jane Hannah • Caroline Hatcher • Katie Harris • Richard Hill • Elaine Lyon • Robert and Aggie Maddox • Anne Matthews • Carol McDonald • Elaine McEachern • Jim McKenzie •
Wynetta McNeill • Carrick Mollenkamp • Mary Elizabeth Morgan • Charlie Neal • Paul O'Connor • Marian
Palmore • Brenda Pruitt • Garry Pryor • Rubye and Wayne Reid • Pamela Reid • Agnes Elizabeth Robertson • Louis "Skip" Schueddig • Jim Segars • Jeanne M. Smith • Beth Stedman • Julie Sutton • Tommy Truesdale • Cindy West • Andy Westafer • Chandra Westafer • Hollis Youngner
FAMILY AND FRIENDS Bettina Bass • Vera Bibbings • Robin Ryan Blanchett • Andrew Clark • Sally Coulter • Jarrett Jarre Davis IV • Ashley Debelbot and Brenda Jones • Marjory Dent • Redell DuBose • Patricia Earnhardt • Judy Eggers • David
Erdman • Betsy Evans • Claire Wofford Frazier • Carleton Fuller • Phyllis Gareis • Peggy Govan • D. Louis Gruver, Jr. • Doyce Gunter • William Ham • Chris Hardy • Bobby Hearn • Greg Hentz • Liz Grant Hilton • Hardy Johnson • Sun Ja Kim • Sang Ho Kim • Lisa Krysiak • Margaret Winders Kuhn • Betty C. Lyons • Pat
Martin • Michelle Maxwell • Michael McClelland • Bonnie Shields McCormack • Marcella Mote • Melissa
Mykulak • Andy Nelson • Irene Nesper • Tom and Linda Norwood • Tony Perera • Betty and Bill Poole • Jackson Posey • Harold Reynolds • Margaret Robinson • Frank Roth • John Rumble • James Sands • Patricia
Schooley • Linda Smith • Jeff Straw • Tina Susco • Hubert Tate, Sr. • Yvonne Tate • Roger Traylor • Janiece Townshend • Christi Vasquez • Peter Veverka • Nina Vila • Frank Villa • Ron M. Wallace • Jacqueline Watkins • Susan Wellman • Coralie Severn Wilson • Marion Wilson • Whit A. Wright • Patricia Young
POSTMASTER: Dated Material. Please deliver by May 5, 2018
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YOUTH SUNDAY AT 8:45 SERVICE This Sunday, May 6 at the 8:45 a.m. service, we will celebrate the roles and accomplishments of youth at the Cathedral. The service will feature youth preachers, intercessors, and ushers. Graduating seniors and five-year acolytes will also be recognized. Congratulations to these young people for all their accomplishments!
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Bring a blanket or lawn chair and join us Wednesday evenings on the Lanier WEDNESDAY NIGHTS House Lawn for an old-fashioned on the lawn community picnic. Feel free to bring your own food and beverage or enjoy something from one of our vendors. Options include market favorites: S&J's Woodfired Pizza, Good Food Kitchen (street tacos), and King of Pops. The Cathedral also hosts our own food booth “Hot Diggity Dogs,” which offers a variety of kid friendly meals. Hot dogs are $2 each and come with a glass of lemonade. Spring hours are 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Cathedral ANTIQUES SHOW CHECK PRESENTATION THIS SUNDAY Representatives from the Cathedral Antiques Show will present a check to the show’s 2018 beneficiary, A.G. Rhodes Health & Rehab, this Sunday, May 6 at the 8:45 a.m. service. Each year, the Antiques Show’s beneficiary receives 100% of the net proceeds of the show. A.G. Rhodes is a non-profit organization providing short-term and long-term care at three nursing homes in the Atlanta area. As one of Atlanta's oldest non-profits, A.G. Rhodes has set the standard for serving an aging community since 1904. While utilizing research, technology and innovative approaches to improve care and quality of life, A.G. Rhodes has served more than 1,100 elders each year, many of whom are living with dementia and lack the resources to pay for their medical and living expenses.