The CATHEDRAL TIMES The weekly newsletter of the Cathedral of St. Philip · Serving Atlanta and the World · September 13, 2020
A PRAYER FOR MISSION, FROM DAILY MORNING PRAYER By the Very Rev. Sam Candler, Dean of the Cathedral
I say my daily prayers in various ways, but most usually with the office of Daily Morning Prayer (beginning on page 75 of The Book of Common Prayer). As I have told students for years, it is amazing— and delightful—how much of the Episcopal Church’s prayer book is actually from the Bible. One of my favorite, and most concise, examples of this principle is this rather brilliant prayer, from the morning office: O God, you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth, and sent your blessed Son to preach peace to those who are far off and to those who are near: Grant that people everywhere may seek after you and find you; bring the nations into your fold; pour out your Spirit upon all flesh; and hasten the coming of your kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (BCP, page 101) The author of that prayer was George Edward Lynch Cotton (Missionary Bishop to Calcutta, India from1850-1866). He was highly active in the education field, and I do not know much else about him. However, I do know the Bible verses within that prayer: Acts 17:26-28 – From one blood, he made all nations to inhabit the whole earth, and he allotted the times of their existence and the boundaries of the places where they would live, so that they would search for God and perhaps grope for him and find him—though indeed he is not far from each one of us. For ‘In him we live and move and have our being’. Ephesians 2:17 – So he came and proclaimed peace to you who were far off and peace to those who were near. Isaiah 57:19 – Peace, peace, to the far and the near, says the LORD; and I will heal them. Joel 2:28 – Then afterward will pour out my spirit on all flesh; your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, and your young men shall see visions. Acts 2:17 – In the last days it will be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh. For me, the best prayers are like poetry, containing references to the vast scope of God’s creation, and yet referring to that wide creation in the most concise way possible. Some of the best prayers are also the most concise. This prayer is considered one of the three prayers “for mission,” which is to conclude the prayers of the daily office. So, let us say it often. It expresses our mission most elegantly: O God, you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth, and sent your blessed Son to preach peace to those who are far off and to those who are near: Grant that people everywhere may seek after you and find you; bring the nations into your fold; pour out your Spirit upon all flesh; and hasten the coming of your kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
This SUNDAY
SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 · The Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 19, Year A Exodus 14:19-31 · Psalm 114 · Romans 14:1-12 · Matthew 18:21-35
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8:45 A.M. AND 11:15 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST Celebrant: The Rev. Canon Cathy Zappa Preacher: The Very Rev. Sam Candler Music: C. Hubert H. Parry (1848-1918), Chorale Prelude on “Dundee” (Set 1, No. 1) Hymn 410, “Praise, my soul, the King of heaven” Lauda anima Psalm 114 (Plainsong: Tonus Peregrinus) John Rutter, “Glory to you” Benedictus es, Domine David Hurd, Love bade me welcome Richard Proulx, Sanctus & Benedictus from A Community Mass Hymn 314 stanzas 1&4, “Humbly I adore thee” Adoro te devote Hymn 376, “Joyful, joyful, we adore thee” Hymn to Joy C. Hubert H. Parry (1848-1918), Chorale Prelude on “Croft’s 136th
10:30 A.M. LA SANTA EUCARISTÍA Celebrant: The Rev. Canon Cathy Zappa Preacher: The Rev. Deacon Juan Sandoval
PRAYER List FOR THOSE WHO ARE ILL OR RECOVERING: IMMEDIATE NEEDS Tom Jones • Beth and Al Levine • Caroline Southerland
LONG TERM PRAYERS R. Huntley Allen • T. Mayo Atkins • Edgar and Judith Beach • Perry Benton • Virginia Bicksler • Bernice Burton • Heather Clark • Sharon Crews • Terry Dornbush • Sarah duBignon • Deborah Ellington • Dan Elson • Randy Farmer • Jenny Ham • Louise Kan • Lisa Krysiak • Sandy Land • Michelle Leiter • Elaine
Lyon • Carol McDonald • Glenn Miller • Helen Miller • Ashley Minear • Royce Mitchell • Susan Myers •
Charlie Neal • Linus Nickel • Marion Palmore • Garry Pryor • Rowland Radford • Rubye and Wayne Reid • Tommy Ripley • Agnes Elizabeth Robertson • Charlie Roper • Louis "Skip" Schueddig • Tom Sharpley • Julie Thompson • Tommy Truesdale • DeeDee Watkins • Faye Van Winkle
FAMILY AND FRIENDS Eileen Abeyesundere • Michael Barnett • Bettina Bass • David Bond • Billy Campbell • Lynn Chandler •
Nancy Lanphier Chapin • Andrew Clark • Kent Corrie • Beverly Fifield • Carleton Fuller • Jean Hand • Vivian Johnson • Stephen Jones • Pete Livezey • Pat Martin • Marge Massey • Michelle Maxwell • Katie McCrae •
Trina Mercado • David Mickle • Malcolm A. Moore • Nancy Morehouse • Steven Norman • Dot Oscher • The
Papanikolaou Family • Charlotte Roland • James Sands • Tina Susco • Tarvin Family • Yvonne Tate • Pierson Thames • Jeffrey Thomas • Roger Traylor • Ron M. Wallace • Whit A. Wright • Hollis Youngner
FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED Gladys E. Douglas • Lynn Alexander Ehrlicher
CHILDREN'S Ministries GODLY PLAY / STORYMAKERS BEGINS SUNDAY Our Godly Play / StoryMakers curriculum for children, ages three-years-old through 5th grade, begins on Sunday via Zoom! Email Lisa McNamara, Director of Children's Ministries, at lmcnamara@cathedralATL.org, with questions or to register.
YOUTH Ministries Our youth ministry will begin this program year with a group Zoom at 10:10 a.m. on Sunday, September 13; parents and students are encouraged to attend. Opportunities for Sunday School and weekly Bible study will resume the following week. Contact Father Nate Huddleston, nhuddleston@ cathedralATL.org, for more information.
Cathedral BOOK STORE
MEMBERSHIP TRANSITIONS NEW MEMBER Anthony Michael Kreis, from Chicago, Illinois
BIRTH McClane Langdon Crum, son of Huntleigh and John Patrick Crum, grandson of Gayle and Allen Ferrell
The CATHEDRAL off ST. PHILIP
The Very Rev. Samuel G. Candler, Dean Dale Adelmann, Ph.D., Canon for Music The Rev. Lauren R. Holder, Canon for Community and Education The Rev. George M. Maxwell, Jr., Vicar The Rev. Catherine Zappa, Canon for Liturgy and Pastoral Care The Rev. John William Harkins III, Ph.D., Priest Associate The Rev. Nathan G. Huddleston, Priest Associate for Youth and Young Adult Ministries The Rev. Julia B. Mitchener, Priest Associate for Children’s Ministries 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 Del King, Senior Warden Dorsey DeLong, Junior Warden
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Adult EDUCATION Parenting Unscripted meets at 10:10 a.m. on Zoom, resuming Sunday, September 20. Parenting is hard...find a community of support. Join other parents in discussions around faith, parenting teenagers, and how to support their spiritual growth. For more information, contact Scott Russell, scott.russell@ mindspring.com.
HEAR WHAT THE SPIRIT IS SAYING TO GOD’S PEOPLE: Exploring Contemplative Practices and Meditation Together
This class provides a space for people to engage in different spiritual practices. Each meeting, we will learn about a new practice together, engage in this practice, and then split into small groups to talk about our experiences. Practice-based interaction with God is a defining characteristic of Anglicanism. In this group, we hope to quiet the mind and invite the Holy Spirit into our presence. All are welcome and no experience is required! Cathedral Seminarian Will Drosos will be leading this class, along with Canon Cathy Zappa.
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Beginning Sunday, September 13, Canon George Maxwell will take a new look at what Jesus was doing on Maundy Thursday when he washed his disciples’ feet and shared supper with them. In her book, The Holy Thursday Revolution, the philosopher Beatrice Bruteau argues that Jesus was showing us a new way to think about ourselves and organize our society. We’ll talk about how this evolution of thought offers us hope in the midst of increasing anxiety caused by the pandemic, social unrest, and election season.
WORD TO YOUR MOTHER Calling all busy, busy moms! Word To Your Mother (W2YM) gathers on Zoom on Tuesday, September 15 at 8 p.m. to discuss Beth Berry’s Motherwhelmed: Challenging Norms, Untangling Truths, and Restoring Our Worth To The World. You can pick up a copy in the Cathedral Book Store or have it shipped directly to you! Don’t have time to finish the book by September 15? W2YM is a no-judgment zone. Join the conversation as we try to take care of ourselves and each other. Contact Canon Lauren Holder for details or RSVP on the W2YM Facebook group.
MUSIC CAROLINE ROBINSON TO PLAY SEASON'S FIRST RECITAL The Sunday afternoon recital series kicks off on September 13, and we are thrilled that our new Associate Organist-Choirmaster, Caroline Robinson, will present the opening program. The series will be streamed live on the Cathedral website and Facebook pages every Sunday at 3:15 p.m. Though we would very much like to welcome you into the Cathedral nave, due to current Covid-19 guidelines, we are only presenting the series online at this time. Learn more at cathedralATL.org/music