The CATHEDRAL TIMES The weekly newsletter of the Cathedral of St. Philip · Serving Atlanta and the World · November 29, 2020
A COMMUNITY IN PRAYER By the Rev. Canon Cathy Zappa, Canon for Liturgy and Pastoral Care If you turn to the next page of this newsletter, you will see one of the holiest documents of this church: our parish prayer list. It looks much like any other list, but it is so much more! It’s a living testament to our faith in prayer and our love for others. It is a kind of sacrament, a visible sign, of our trust in God and in one another—and of all the prayers of this community, spoken and unspoken. Behind each name on this list is someone who dared to reach out and ask for prayer for themselves or for someone they care about. Some prayers are for short-term, focused needs, like an upcoming surgery, interview, test, or move. Others are for long-term hardships like grief or illness. Others still are for joyful but nervewracking occasions like pregnancy, or graduation, or travel. We have prayer requests for members of this church, as well as for family, friends, neighbors, and strangers. There are prayers for everything and everyone. No concern, occasion, or feeling is off-limits before God and God’s people! Behind each name is also a community in prayer. Your clergy and pastoral care staff, along with lay groups like the Daughters of the King, pore over this list every week and pray for those on it. We all pray for those on our parish prayer list in our Prayers of the People every Sunday morning. We are not alone, this prayer list reminds us, and we do not bear our burdens alone. When we are facing challenges that threaten to overwhelm us, we can pray, and we can ask others to pray with us. When we don’t think we can pray ourselves, we can ask others to pray for us. When we don’t know how to help someone we love, we can pray for them. Prayer is no copout, either! It is not a passive alternative to action! On the contrary, in my experience, at least, prayer draws me out to care for others in concrete ways. Like many of you, I also have my own personal prayer list: people I want to remember before God. God remembers people before me, too! Often when I’m praying, a name will pop into my mind. If I pay attention and follow the Spirit, I’ll send that person a quick text or give them a call, only to discover that God brought them into my prayer for a reason. I have been on the receiving end of this, too. More times than I can count, I have been the one buoyed up by the kind word of another, spoken when I didn’t even know I needed it. The more we practice intercessory prayer, the more we find God praying in us, nudging us to reach out to someone, to say what is on our heart, or to ask for prayer ourselves. The more we pray for one another, the more we find ourselves paying attention to those divine nudgings and to the people around us. Yes, prayer changes us. It changes our community. It binds us together with friends and strangers alike. It leads to attention and action and connection, with God and with one another. So friends, let us pray for one another and for those in need—and let us ask others to pray for us. We are a people who pray for one another!
To add a name to the parish prayer list, contact Cathy Zappa (czappa@cathedralATL.org) or Hillary Jones (hjones@cathedralATL.org). We also maintain a private prayer list, which is seen only by pastoralcare staff. For a pastoral emergency, or to reach the clergy on call: 404-365-1003.
This SUNDAY
NOVEMBER 29, 2020 · The First Sunday of Advent, Year B
Isaiah 64:1-9 · Psalm 80:1-7, 16-18 · 1 Corinthians 1:3-9 · Mark 13:24-37
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8:45 A.M. AND 11:15 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST Celebrant: The Rev. Julia Mitchener Preacher: The Rev. Dr. Bill Harkins Music: Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 645 Hymn 57, “Lo! he comes with clouds descending” Helmsley Psalm 80:1-7, 16-18 (Plainchant Tone IV.2) Hymn 56, stanzas 1-2, “O come, O come Emmanuel” Veni, veni Emmanuel Paul Manz, E’en so, Lord Jesus, quickly come Calvin Hampton, Sanctus & Benedictus, S-127 Hymn 324, stanza 1, “Let all mortal flesh keep silence” Picardy Hymn 64, “O heavenly Word, eternal Light” O Heiland, reiss die Himmel auf Louis-Nicolas Clerambault (1676-1749), Caprice sur les Grands Jeux from Suite du Deuxième Ton
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 The Rev. Deacon Juan Sandoval, Deacon for Hispanic Ministries The Rev. Theophus “Thee” Smith, Ph.D., Priest Associate Del King, Senior Warden Dorsey DeLong, Junior Warden
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This SUNDAY
NOVEMBER 29, 2020 · The First Sunday of Advent, Year B
Isaiah 64:1-9 · Psalm 80:1-7, 16-18 · 1 Corinthians 1:3-9 · Mark 13:24-37
4 P.M. AN ADVENT PROCESSION WITH LESSONS AND CAROLS Officiant: The Rev. Canon Cathy Zappa Cathedral Choir: Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 659 The Great O Antiphons Richard Marlow, Matin Responsory “Lo, he comes with clouds descending” (Helmsley) Ben Parry, Adam lay ybounden “Creator of the stars of night” Conditor alme siderum Francisco Guerrero, Rorate caeli “Come, thou Redeemer of the earth” Puer nobis arr. Dale Adelmann, Lo, how a Rose e’er blooming
“O day of peace that dimly shines” Jerusalem “Comfort, comfort ye my people” Psalm 42 arr. David Schelat, The Angel Gabriel Anton Bruckner, Ave Maria “Ye who claim the faith of Jesus” Raquel Herbert Howells, Magnificat (St Paul’s Cathedral) Francis Pott, Balulalow “O come, O come, Emmanuel” Veni, veni Emmanuel Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 661
PRAYER List FOR THOSE WHO ARE ILL OR RECOVERING: IMMEDIATE NEEDS Marie Corrigan • Lorraine Reynolds
LONG TERM PRAYERS Harris Allen, Jr. • R. Huntley Allen • Anne Bao • Edgar & Judith Beach • Perry Benton • Virginia Bicksler • Judith Borden • Heather Clark • Sharon Crews • Terry Dornbush • Sarah duBignon • Deborah Ellington • Dan Elson • Jenny Ham • Louise Kan • Melissa Joiner • Del King • Lisa Krysiak • Sandy Land • Carol McDonald • Glenn Miller • Ashley Minear • Royce Mitchell • Laura Moore • Susan Myers • Charlie Neal • Linus Nickel • Marion Palmore • Beth Pitzer • Garry Pryor • Rowland Radford • Rubye & Wayne Reid • Tommy Ripley • Agnes Elizabeth Robertson • Fred Rudolph • Louis "Skip" Schueddig • Julie Thompson • Tommy Truesdale • Faye Van Winkle
FAMILY AND FRIENDS Bettina Bass • David Bond • Lynn Chandler • Andrew Clark • Vickie & Bob Coffman • Robyn Kim Crennan • Nancy Cubedo • Jim & Linda Eller • Carleton Fuller • Cadel Ingraham • Stephen Jones • Robin Kemp • Pete Livezey • Pat Martin • Marge Massey • Michelle Maxwell • Steven Norman • James Sands • Patricia Schooley • Paul Sturtz • Caroline Southerland • Tina Susco • Yvonne Tate • Pierson Thames • Jeffrey Thomas • Roger Traylor • Matt & Brandy Wackerle • Ron M. Wallace • Whit A. Wright • Hollis Youngner
FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED Elaine Lyon
Cathedral CHAPTER NOMINEES FOR THE CHAPTER CLASS OF 2023 The Cathedral Chapter has approved the following slate of chapter nominees, to be voted on by the parish at the Parish Meeting. The annual Parish Meeting will take place in-person on Sunday, December 6 at 10 a.m. As with all of our in-person gatherings, registration is required. Registration will begin next week at cathedralATL.org.
ANGELICA GODOY DE BAÑOS
MERRITT PORTER DYKE
Angelica has been active at the Cathedral for 18 years. She and her family found a second home at the Cathedral after being welcomed by Padre Iasias Rodriguez in 2002. As proud Mexican-Americans, Angelica and her family enjoy serving the Hispanic congregation and sharing their traditions with this community. Her current parish activities include being a leader for Informed Communion classes, a lector, and community building with the Hispanic congregation. Angelica is a homemaker and earned her degree in accounting. She enjoys teaching, gardening, spending time with her daughters, learning about other cultures and their traditions, and studying church history. Angelica and her husband, Alfredo, have three children: Jacqueline, Nicole and Edith.
Merritt has been active at the Cathedral for 24 years and is currently involved with the Usher Guild and the Dean’s Men’s Bible Study. He is the Chairman of Dyke Industries, Inc. His involvement in the community includes the High Museum, Atlanta Botanical Gardens, and the National Gallery of Art in D.C., and he enjoys golf, tennis, hunting and fishing. Merritt and his wife, Anne, have three children: Barrett Bynum, Brooks Bynum, and Olivia Bynum.
WARD S. BONDURANT Ward has been active at the Cathedral for 30 years. His current parish involvement includes the Farmers Market and he has also taught adult Sunday School, served on the Chapter and Executive Committee, and was a past Stewardship Co-Chair, Senior and Junior Warden. Professionally, Ward is an attorney. He serves on several boards, including Emmaus House and Westminster Schools Alumni Council. He enjoys farming and gardening. Ward and his wife, Mary, have two adult children: Sam and Jack.
MARY CAROLINE DAVIES CRAVENS Mary Caroline has been active at the Cathedral for 14 years. She currently serves with the Altar Guild and the Ricks-Wheeler Fund Committee, and participates in the Dean’s Women’s Bible Study and Community of Hope. After working as a history professor, and then a judicial law clerk, Mary Caroline has focused on being a wife and mother. Beyond her family and the parish, she is involved with the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta and the Parents Association for the Westminster Schools, and serves on the board of Respite Care Atlanta. She enjoys teaching, writing and running. Mary Caroline and her husband, Will Sugden, have two children: Alex and Sam.
BILL MONROE Bill has been active at the Cathedral for 9 years, and currently serves on the Cathedral Preschool Board. He works in Investment Banking with SunTrust/ Truist, and serves the community with the United Way Tocqueville Society and is a SunTrust Momentum OnUp Volunteer. Bill enjoys golf, tennis, and fly fishing. Bill and his wife, Carter, have two children: Lawson and William.
KATE STOTTS Kate has been active at the Cathedral all of her life and currently serves as a lector and intercessor. She’s also served with the Green Aprons, Week of Wonder, Daughters of the King, and the St. Cecilia Choir. Kate works as an interior decorator, assisting residential clients through her business Kate Long Interiors. In the community she is involved at Holy Innocents Episcopal School and Heards Ferry Elementary. Kate enjoys antiques, running and gardening. Kate and her husband, Eric, have two children: Thomas and Katherine.
ADULT Education
These classes gather on Zoom at 10:10 a.m. on Sunday. Go to cathedralATL.org/education for links.
OLD FASHIONED SUNDAY SCHOOL
PARENTING UNSCRIPTED
Matthew’s Gospel has Jesus say, “Do not think that I propose to set Torah aside. On the contrary, my whole intent is to implement the Torah, to put it into practice.” (Matthew 5:17) When OFSS resumes on December 13, Canon George Maxwell will talk about what Jesus meant by this comment.
Parenting is hard...find a community of support. Join other parents in discussions around faith, parenting teenagers, and how to support their spiritual growth. This group is led by Scott Russell and others.
EDUCATION FOR MINISTRY Education for Ministry (EfM) is a program of the School of Theology of the University of the South. Participants commit one year at a time to meet weekly in seminars led by mentors trained in studying the Bible, church history, and theology, while also developing a wonderful community of members. There is a weekly lesson and study guide, but no tests or papers to prepare. A few spaces are available for an EfM class that begins January 5. The class meets on Tuesdays from 7-9:30 p.m., initially meeting by Zoom and transitioning to the Lanier House once it is safe to do so. For more information and registration procedures, contact Rick Tyler, 404-375-6470, or Deirdra Glover, 770-865-2141.
Christmas ALTAR FLOWERS We anticipate having beautiful floral arrangements in our sacred spaces for our online Christmas worship services this year, with your help! Make a donation in memory of or thanksgiving for a loved one using the form below or online at cathedralATL.org/ christmasflowers. If you use this form, please include a check with your request, made payable to The Cathedral of St. Philip. While any gift is appreciated, a minimum of $100 per printed line is suggested. Checks and forms should be sent to: The Cathedral of St. Philip, Attn.: Hillary Jones, 2744 Peachtree Rd., NW, Atlanta, GA 30305. You may also make arrangements by contacting Hillary Jones, 404-365-1038 or hjones@cathedralATL.org. Please list the name (or names) as you want them to appear: In Memory of:
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Cathedral ANTIQUES SHOW
INTRODUCING THE RENOWNED FLORAL DESIGNERS FOR FLOWER FRIDAY, JANUARY 22 Shane Connolly - This UK floral designer’s clientele and accomplishments are among the most exclusive in the world. Shane was appointed Artistic Director for the 2011 wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, designed the wedding bouquet for the 2005 wedding of the Duchess of Cornwall to the Prince of Wales and their flowers for the service of dedication in Windsor Castle, holds two Royal Warrants, and counts London’s Victoria & Albert Museum and the Royal Academy of Arts as two of his most valued clients. Shane is known for his quirky, unpretentious style, that has been heralded for its elegance and originality, and has authored 5 books on the subject. Hitomi Gilliam – Based in British Columbia, Hitomi’s biggest passion is ‘Sharing Everything She Knows about Flowers’ through presenting and teaching. Beginning her career as a Farmer/Florist, greenhouse grower and landscape designer, and retail florist, she now focuses her attention to teaching and has became a much-sought-after floral educator, presenting design programs and workshops extensively throughout North America and around the world. She is the recipient of many international awards and the author of 8 books. Christin Geall – This Canadian floral designer, writer, photographer, and gardener, trained in horticulture at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. She completed a BA in Environmental Studies and Anthropology and an MFA in Writing before becoming a gardening columnist for Gardenista. She is the author of the book Cultivated: Elements of Floral Style. Christin’s writing and floral work focuses on the intersections of nature, culture and horticulture. Through her company, Cultivated, she teaches in the UK, US and Canada. One daily ticket gives access to all three speakers, floral designs from area Garden Clubs and Flower Guilds, as well as our annual Iron Floral Competition. We will also offer an Unlimited Access ticket to view all Flower Friday Presentations and demonstrations until July 22, 2021. Details at www.cathedralantiques.org
SPIRITUALITY ADVENT SPIRITUALITY OFFERING We invite you to join us for an introduction to Centering Prayer Workshop offered by Contemplative Outreach of Atlanta. As many of you know, Centering Prayer is a simple method prayer rooted in ancient Christian tradition. Many of us have found the practice to be transformative, deepening our understanding of scripture and widening our perspective on our relationships with God and others. The gathering will be by Zoom at 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 5. It is being sponsored by St. Luke’s Episcopal Church and is free of charge. You can register at www. stlukesatlanta.org/blog/centering-prayer/. The workshop will be based on the book Open Mind, Open Heart by Thomas Keating. You may purchase the book through the Cathedral Book Store. We will not be offering an Advent Quiet Day at the Cathedral this year because of the restrictions that have been placed on in person gatherings and our perceptions of the limits of formatting contemplative offerings online. We do hope that what you learn in the workshop will prove helpful to your spiritual life and what we are able to do with in person quiet days in the future. Please call Canon George Maxwell if you have any questions.
OUTREACH HABITAT CHRISTMAS BASKETS We will be doing Habitat Christmas baskets again and this year will be more important than ever for our homeowners. The processes will look a little different in order that we can do this safely for all. Most importantly, we are still going to need volunteers to make items to fill our baskets and be part of delivery. Mark your calendars for Habitat for Humanity basket contributions on December 11 and delivery on December 12. We are going to need baked goods, cookies, nuts, and fruit. Kids can also make cards and decorations to be included. Sign up at www.cathedralATL.org/habitatbaskets, and contact John Champion at jchampion@bellsouth.net or 404 307-0817 if you have questions.
EMMAUS HOUSE TOY DRIVE The holiday season has always been a special time at Emmaus House. For decades, parishes, friends, and organizations have donated gifts for more than 500 children in Peoplestown on Christmas Eve each year. Because of the pandemic this year, donated gifts cannot be safely collected, organized, and distributed. But we would like to assist families who need help providing presents to their children. To continue this ministry, we are asking for donations of $25 gift cards from Target, Walmart or Visa, which we will distribute to families with children in the Emmaus House community. The deadline to give is December 1. There are two ways for you to make your donation: directly to Emmaus House at www.emmaushouse.org/ donate or via the Cathedral at www.cathedralATL.org/toydrive.
Take-home Advent Wreathmaking
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Traditional Wreath Kit and Homemade Pasta Sauce Pickup
Sunday, November 29 Stay tuned for more details! TAKE-HOME ADVENT WREATHMAKING
For many years on the Sunday after Thanksgiving, we have gathered to make Advent wreaths and enjoy a spaghetti dinner. This year, we hope you will enjoy that same tradition at home! Wreath kits and pasta dinner kits – complete with homemade pasta sauce – will be available for pickup on Sunday, November 29 from 5-6 p.m. Please sign up by Wednesday, November 25 at cathedralATL.org/wreathmaking. For more information, contact Lisa McNamara, lmcnamara@ cathedralATL.org.
A NIGHT WITH ST. NICHOLAS Join us Wednesday, December 2, 5:30 p.m. on the Labyrinth, for a special liturgy with a visit from St. Nicholas. Contact Lisa McNamara, lmcnamara@cathedralATL.org for more information and registration.
Throughout the WEEK VIA ZOOM - CONTACT LEADER FOR THE LINK! The Dean’s Men’s Bible Study 7 a.m., Tuesday Led by Dean Sam Candler The Dean’s Women’s Bible Study 10:45 a.m., Wednesday Led by Dean Sam Candler Women’s Early Morning Bible Study 7 a.m., Tuesday Led by Canon Lauren Holder Eat Your Word Bible Study Noon - 1 p.m., Wednesday Led by Canon Cathy Zappa Sons of Thunder 7 a.m., Thursday (monthly) Led by Canon George Maxwell