The CATHEDRAL TIMES The weekly newsletter of the Cathedral of St. Philip · Serving Atlanta and the World · May 13, 2018
YOUTH SUNDAY SERMONS! Last Sunday, May 6, high school seniors John Czabala and Leo Culp 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 John Czabala: ... It started with a Bible study on Tuesday nights. I was really kind of unsure whether or not I should attend this youth Bible study in August; however, I think my desire for pizza outweighed my uncertainties. ...All the friends I've made at the Cathedral this past year have helped me to discover my own faith. I started having faith in myself to do good and to succeed. I started having faith in my family and others. I found faith in God as well. I realized that he, too, will always be there to guide me through my life. The second thing I realized was that the pain of losing these three grandparents wasn't so painful anymore. This past year really helped me to overcome some of this pain. Jesus said, “Abide in my love.” ... Jesus's love exists within all of us, but it is our job to bring it out. It is our job as friends and family to show each other the love inside us all. Jesus appointed us to bear fruit that is long lasting. He means for us to build bonds with each other with the love he has given us that will never break. And this is a good thing. ... I know right now that I have three grandparents in heaven who are smiling upon me as I tell my story to a roomful of friends and family, who all love me. As I look at their faces, I can see that they're very proud of me. My journey through faith and love has been a rocky one, but really began because on a Tuesday night in August, I really wanted some pepperoni pizza. From Leo Culp: ... “Now remain in my love,” Jesus says. How do we remain in the love of Christ and the love of God, and how does this lead to joy? ... In between parish activities, the experiences I’ve been the most humbled by have been those in the diocese. When the gospel was discussing this idea of loving each other unconditionally, I don't think that I could understand the magnitude of this love had it not been for the Old Dining Hall at Camp Mikell, where probably the most important chapter of my life began. ... This chapter was marked by experiences at Happening, a retreat in North Georgia organized by high schoolers for high schoolers. It is built on this unconditional love and joy that was discussed in the gospel today, and honestly I have no idea where I would be without it. ... I went into my life after that weekend and I made changes to my attitude and how I went about my days. I changed how I carried myself and how I saw myself and how I saw others. You see, after that little progression from my home here at the Cathedral, I made a home at Camp Mikell in Toccoa, Georgia. And because of that literal progression, I made a progression within myself. ... I wanted to graduate from servant to friend, like the gospel says, and I was ready to make that jump. ... A lot of times, the youth can be looked down on in the real world for being naive or even ignorant. However, I would say that because of their relatively new and unchanged minds, they can show the true meaning of love through Christ better than maybe anyone else. They can show the true meaning of unconditional love in a way that can seem foreign to some adults.
This SUNDAY
MAY 13, 2018 · The Seventh Sunday of Easter, Year B Acts 1:15-17, 21-26 · Psalm 1 · 1 John 5:9-13 · John 17:6-19
7:45 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST, MIKELL CHAPEL
Celebrant and Preacher: The Rev. Dr. Thee Smith
8:45 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST, CATHEDRAL Celebrant: Canon Lauren Holder Preacher: Dean Sam Candler Cathedral Choir: Patrick Gowers, Viri Galilaei Peter Philips, Ascendit Deus
9 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST, MIKELL CHAPEL
Celebrant and Preacher: The Rev. Dr. Thee Smith
11:15 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST, CATHEDRAL Celebrant: Canon Cathy Zappa Preacher: Dean Sam Candler Cathedral Choir: Patrick Gowers, Viri Galilaei Peter Philips, Ascendit Deus
11:15 A.M. LA SANTA EUCARISTÍA, MIKELL CHAPEL Celebrant: Canon Lauren Holder Preacher: Deacon Juan Sandoval
4 P.M. CHORAL EVENSONG, CATHEDRAL THE FEAST OF THE ASCENSION, OBSERVED Celebrant and Preacher: Canon Carolynne Williams Cathedral Schola: William Smith, Preces and Responses Orlando Gibbons, Second Service Peter Philips, Ascendit Deus Francesco Guerrero, Ascendens Christus in altum
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.
OUR TRUE SELVES
SMALL GROUP BIBLE STUDY
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
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.
vast variety of life choices and faith matters.
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! For more information, contact the Rev. Dr. Thee Smith, tsmith@ stphilipscathedral.org.
DO YOU SPEAK ANOTHER LANGUAGE? Readers are needed for Pentecost Sunday services on May 20 at 8:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Anyone who can read and speak in a language other than English is invited to join the reading of the Gospel. You do not have to be an expert, you do not have to find your own translation, and you do not have to read alone! If you are interested, please contact Hillary Jones, 404-365-1038 or hjones@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
Farewell Receptions
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS
Sunday, May 20
on the lawn
in celebration of the ministry of
Canon Wallace Marsh 10 a.m. ~ Child Hall
in celebration of the ministry of
Bring a blanket or lawn chair and join us Wednesday evenings on the Lanier House Lawn for an old-fashioned community picnic. Feel free to bring your own food and beverage or enjoy something from one of our vendors. Options include market favorites and 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.
David Fishburn 5:30 p.m. ~ Child Hall
Following an organ recital by Bruce Neswick (3:15 p.m.) and Evensong sung by the Cathedral Choir (4 p.m.)
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
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.
MEMBERSHIP TRANSITIONS
Cathedral PRESCHOOL
BIRTHS Michael George Bair, son of Teddi and Chris Bair, brother of Mims Bair, born April 29, 2018
PRESCHOOL TEACHER OPPORTUNITIES
Hudson Hipp Haddow, son of Caroline and Ladson Haddow, brother of Lucile and Nora Haddow, grandson of Mary and David Haddow, born April 23, 2018
DEATHS Beth Hall Stedman, died April 25, 2018
ELDER Ministry CLASS FOR DRIVERS 50+ Join us at the Cathedral this Thursday, May 17 for the AARP's Smart Driver course. 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. 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.
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.
MUSIC CAROLINE ROBINSON TO PERFORM SUNDAY This Sunday, May 13, the Cathedral welcomes organist Caroline Robinson as our afternoon recitalist at 3:15 p.m. A doctoral student at Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York, Caroline will perform works by Buxtehude, Duruflé, and Liszt, among others. Caroline last performed on our recital series as a high-school organist, and amazed everyone who heard her. We encourage everyone to come this Sunday and hear one of America’s rising stars in the organ world!
Caroline Robinson, organ (Eastman School of Music, Rochester, New York) Dietrich Buxtehude, Praeludium in E minor, BuxWV 142 Thomas Kerr, Arietta Maurice Duruflé, Scherzo, Op. 2 Franz Liszt, Prelude and Fugue on BACH
Cathedral THRIFT HOUSE
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CATHEDRAL THRIFT HOUSE DONATION DECISION TREE
DOES IT BITE?
DO YOU STILL WEAR IT, USE IT, OR ENJOY HAVING IT IN YOUR HOME, YARD OR GARAGE?
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YES NO, THANK YOU!
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KEEP IT TO DONATE NEXT YEAR! The Cathedral Thrift House depends on its wonderful donors in order to serve the less fortunate in Atlanta. Please bring all new and gently used housewares, clothing, furniture, collectibles, books, jewelry, artwork, toys, and the like to our store at 1893 Piedmont Road between 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday–Saturday. All net profits go to local charities. Questions? Please call 404-876-5440.
IS THAT BECAUSE IT’S DAMAGED, DIRTY, COVERED IN PET FUR, DAMP, SMELLY, OR NOT WORKING? IS THAT BECAUSE IT IS NEVER USED; OUT OF DATE; NOT YOUR SIZE, TASTE, COLOR, OR STYLE; OR YOU DON’T HAVE ROOM FOR IT?
PRAYER List FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED Margaret Winders Kuhn • Beth Hall Stedman
FOR THOSE WHO ARE ILL OR RECOVERING: LONG TERM PRAYERS Charles Ambrosavage • Dr. T. Mayo and Pat Atkins • Virginia Bicksler • John Blair • Josh Borden • Pat Brinson • Dick Burgin • Joe Burton • Kaye Cairney • J. Franklin Clark • Heather Clark • Lawrence Cowart •
Terry Dornbush • Sarah duBignon • Kitty Dukehart • Randy Farmer • Jane Hannah • Caroline Hatcher • Katie Harris • Richard Hill • Elaine Lyon • Robert and Aggie Maddox • Carol McDonald • Elaine McEachern • Jim
McKenzie • Wynetta McNeill • Carrick Mollenkamp • Charlie Neal • Paul O'Connor • Brenda Pruitt • Garry Pryor • Rubye and Wayne Reid • Pamela Reid • Agnes Elizabeth Robertson • Louis "Skip" Schueddig • Jim
Segars • Jeanne M. Smith • Julie Sutton • Tommy Truesdale • Cindy West • Andy Westafer • Sandy Williamson • Hollis Youngner
FAMILY AND FRIENDS Bettina Bass • Vera Bibbings • Andrew Clark • Sally Coulter • Jarrett Jarre Davis IV • Ashley Debelbot and Brenda Jones • Redell DuBose • Patricia Earnhardt • Judy Eggers • David Erdman • Claire Wofford Frazier •
Carleton Fuller • Phyllis Gareis • Peggy Govan • Doyce Gunter • Beverly Grizzle • Chris Hardy • Bobby
Hearn • Greg Hentz • Liz Grant Hilton • Sun Ja Kim • Sang Ho Kim • Betty C. Lyons • Pat Martin • Michelle Maxwell • Michael McClelland • Bonnie Shields McCormack • Malcolm A. Moore • Marcella Mote • Melissa
Mykulak • Andy Nelson • Irene Nesper • Tony Perera • Betty and Bill Poole • Jackson Posey • 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
NO, THANK YOU!
YES, PLEASE!
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OUTREACH
The Cathedral’s Habitat for Humanity team dedicated its thirtieth house on a sunny Saturday, April 28. Working with homeowner Lisa Reyes, her daughter Alexandria, and teams from several other churches, the builders spent Saturdays throughout March and April working on the home. The event was capped off by our traditional feast of grilled ribs, chicken, and sausages and numerous side dishes and desserts, all prepared by our fabulous food team. And, team leader John Champion was recently named one of Atlanta Habitat for Humanity’s volunteers of the year. Thank you for all your hard work, John and the rest of the Habitat team!
GIVE THANKS WITH UTO: INGATHERING THIS SUNDAY Bring your UTO Blue Boxes this Sunday! Every day we have so many blessings that come our way. Let us rejoice and give thanks this spring by 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 on Saturday, May 12 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 May 13 where 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 2012 our own Holy Comforter Episcopal Church 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.