The CATHEDRAL TIMES The weekly newsletter of the Cathedral of St. Philip · Serving Atlanta and the World · December 20, 2020
WHEN IS CHRISTMAS? By the Very Rev. Sam Candler, Dean of the Cathedral When is Christmas this year? One answer I am accustomed to giving, every year, is that Christmas is whenever the Christmas Pageant happens! Every year, I delight in saying that Christmas is here when we participate in, or watch, the children’s Christmas pageant. And it’s true again this year! A few weeks ago, Christmas came to the Cathedral community on Saturday, December 5. That was the day our splendid staff and spectacular volunteers arranged for almost 120 children to come to church, safely masked and in groups of twenty at a time, to film their roles in our Children’s Christmas Pageant. I was there, simply to cheer people on, and to provide what meager support I could. But I was overjoyed to see so many friends and familiar faces and parishioners. With masks on, we talked. We caught up with each other. We watched children enjoy each other. The day was warm and bright, and our hearts were warm and bright. And creativity erupted! Dan Murphy and Brant McCaskill were envisioning the script as we went along. Sara Chapman, Mary Sorrell, and Haven Long were dressing children, herding sheep, and gathering angels. Caroline Robinson had the choristers arranged. What fun! The Roman soldiers got to walk out on the roof of the Cathedral. Safely! Safety was the order throughout the day. It was simply fun. It was Christmas. Christmas is being with people. I felt the same energy a week or so later when I participated in the Preschool Christmas Pageant. Sadly, that pageant was not live either. We filmed it, and recorded it, in an empty Child Hall, with eager and masked children. But we still had fun. And I loved narrating, again, those wonderful words: “Mary and Joseph were travelling to Bethlehem. Mary was going to have a baby!” Obviously, I realize that we cannot be with each other this Christmas, in our usual ways. But many of us are acting heroically. Here at the Cathedral, we are having to develop more outdoor services than we anticipated, limited to fifty people at a time; and we simply do not want to turn anyone away. Please do touch someone this December. I do not mean, necessarily, physically touching them. Call someone. Or invite someone to watch the Cathedral online services. The children’s pageant will be on at 4:00 pm on Christmas Eve, and I am eager to see the finished product! My own Christmas sermon this year is titled, “You Are Not Alone!” When is Christmas? Well, I have already written and recorded the sermon! But it will be viewed at 8:30 and 11:30 on Christmas Eve, and on WSB-TV. Please tune in! Get someone to watch it with you. We celebrate God touching us by touching each other. Please make a financial contribution to the Cathedral, too! That financial support is surely a critical way of touching each other, and even touching the work of God here. We need your financial support, especially this year when a few people have been unable to fulfill their pledges. We need you, each and every one of you! Thank you! Thank you for touching each other. I don’t mean unsafe or unwise touching. I mean connecting and loving and being in relationship. Thank you for touching the Cathedral this year. We sure want to touch you, too. At Christmas, God touches all of humanity, in Jesus Christ; and we celebrate by sharing that touch. You are not alone. Yes, Christmas is happening throughout this December, and it will happen again. No matter what actual day it is, Christmas is when we touch each other. Thank you!
This SUNDAY
DECEMBER 20, 2020 · 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
REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON SERVICES OF KOINONIA AT CATHEDRALATL.ORG, ON THE CATHEDRAL APP, OR BY CALLING 404-365-1009 STARTING WEDNESDAY, 10 A.M. THESE SERVICES ARE LIMITED TO 50 ATTENDEES, WITH MASKS REQUIRED.
7:45 A.M. SERVICE OF KOINONIA, CLOISTER GARDEN 8:45 A.M. SERVICE OF KOINONIA, LABYRINTH 11:15 A.M. SERVICE OF KOINONIA, LABYRINTH 1 P.M. SERVICIO DE KOINONIA EN ESPAÑOL, CLOISTER GARDEN REGISTER BY CONTACTING DEACON JUAN SANDOVAL, JSANDOVAL@CATHEDRALATL.ORG. WORSHIP WITH THE CATHEDRAL ONLINE AT CATHEDRALATL.ORG/STREAM, ON THE CATHEDRAL APP, AND ON THE CATHEDRAL FACEBOOK PAGE.
8:45 A.M. AND 11:15 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST Celebrant: The Very Rev. Sam Candler Preacher: The Rev. Canon Lauren Holder Music: Jeanne Demessieux (1921-1968), Rorate Caeli - Choral orné, from Twelve Choral Preludes on Gregorian Chant Themes, Op. 8 Hymn “Come, thou Redeemer of the earth” Puer nobis nascitur Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26 (Plainsong Tone I.1) Hymn 444, “Blessed be the God of Israel” Thornbury arr. David Schelat, The Angel Gabriel Calvin Hampton, Sanctus & Benedictus S-127 arr. Andrew Carter, A maiden most gentle Hymn 56, “O come, O come, Emmanuel" Andrew Carter (b. 1939), Toccata on ‘Veni Emmanuel’ (“O come, O come Emmanuel”)
4 P.M. A CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL OF NINE LESSONS & CAROLS Officiant: The Rev. Julia Mitchener Cathedral Schola: Herbert Sumsion, Prelude on “The Holly and the Ivy” Hymn 102, “Once in royal David’s city” Irby, descants David Willcocks & Daniel Fortune Frank Boles, Adam lay ybounden John Jacob Niles, arr. Andrew Carter, I wonder as I wander Howard Helvey, There is no Rose of such virtue Charles Beaudrot, Comfort, comfort ye my people arr. Craig Phillips, Gabriel’s Message Hymn 92, “On this day earth shall ring” Personent hodie Herbert Howells, Sing lullaby Hymn 105, “God rest you merry, gentlemen” desc. Willcocks arr. Paul Halley, What child is this Hymn 82, “Of the Father’s love begotten” Divinum mysterium, arr. Dale Adelmann Morten Lauridsen, O magnum mysterium Hymn 87, “Hark! the herald angels sing” Mendelssohn, arr. Craig Phillips Johann Sebastian Bach, In dulci jubilo, BWV 729
CHRISTMAS Eve
DECEMBER 24, 2020 · Christmas Eve, Year B
Isaiah 9:2-4, 6-7 · Psalm 96 · Titus 2:11-14 · Luke 2:1-20
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4 P.M. THE CHRISTMAS PAGEANT Celebrant: The Very Rev. Sam Candler Music: Gustav Holst (1874-1934), Christmas Day (Choral Fantasy on Old Carols) “O come, all ye faithful” Adeste fideles “The angel Gabriel” Gabriel’s Message “O little town of Bethlehem” St. Louis “What child is this” Greensleeves “God rest you merry, gentlemen” God rest you merry “Hark! the herald angels sing” Mendelssohn “Go tell it on the mountain” 19th-century African-American Spiritual “We three kings of Orient are” “On this day earth shall ring” Personent hodie “What can I give him” Cranham “Once in royal David’s city” Irby “Silent night, holy night” Stille Nacht “Joy to the world” Antioch Emma Lou Diemer (b. 1927), Fantasy on “Antioch”
8:30 P.M. AND 11:30 P.M. FESTIVAL HOLY EUCHARIST Celebrant: The Right Rev. Robert Wright Preacher: The Very Rev. Sam Candler Music: Alexandre Guilmant, Offertoire sur Deux Noël Hymn 83, “O come, all ye faithful” Adeste fideles, descant 4 J. Roland Middleton, arr. Craig Phillips Hymn 94, “While shepherds watched their flocks by night” Winchester New, descant 2 C.S. Lang, arr. Craig Phillips arr. R.L. Pearsall, In dulci jubilo Hymn 87, “Hark! the herald angels sing” Mendelssohn, arr. Craig Phillips William Mathias, Sanctus & Benedictus, S–128 arr. Reginald Jacques, Away in a manger Hymn 111, “Silent night” Stille Nacht, descant by Thomas Foster Hymn 100, “Joy to the world” Antioch, arr. Craig Phillips Eric H. Thiman, Improvisation on ‘Adeste fideles’ IN-PERSON OUTDOOR SERVICES OF KOINONIA ARE TAKING PLACE AT VARIOUS TIMES ON CHRISTMAS EVE AND CHRISTMAS DAY. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BECAUSE THESE SERVICES ARE LIMITED TO 50 PEOPLE. FOR A FULL SCHEDULE OF SERVICES AND TO REGISTER, VISIT CATHEDRALATL.ORG.
St. Veronica's GUILD SPOTLIGHT: CROSSROADS COMMUNITY MINISTRIES Crossroads Community Ministries Executive Director Tony Johns recently shared a striking statistic: African Americans make up 52% of Atlanta’s population, but represent almost 90% of people experiencing homelessness. Adverse life events, mental and physical health conditions, and lack of affordable housing all contribute. Crossroads is changing that statistic with their one-stop shop approach. Sydney Tucker, their new community housing specialist, has moved 31 households into stable housing since summer, with five more neighbors almost housing ready. Crossroads’ one stop approach for newly homeless men, women and children begins with a meal, then links to obtain identification papers, and access to transportation, social services, and health care. The combination ensures that over 400 new guests who arrive each month, 40% of whom are women and children, can successfully access resources to stabilize their lives. Read more on the Crossroads web site, crossroadsatlanta.org St. Veronica’s Guild regularly supplies Crossroads with toiletries for guests. With COVID-19, the numbers of arriving guests have increased and the guild has had to shift from collecting toiletries to using monetary donations to purchase needed items for all four ministries. Crossroads guests also receive a sack meal Monday - Saturday. The guild will hold a January Epiphany Fund Drive so we can help Crossroads and other ministries meet their increasing needs for toiletries during the pandemic. Watch for the Epiphany camels, who symbolize bringing gifts to strangers in need, and please consider making a gift to the St. Veronica’s Guild Toiletries Project at cathedralATL.org/contribute.
Year-End GIVING The Cathedral needs to receive over $1,500,000 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 or hand-delivered to the Cathedral stewardship or finance offices. A contribution must be received at the Cathedral by Thursday, December 31 or postmarked by Thursday, December 31 in order for it to be considered a 2020 tax-deduction. • Online contributions can be made via cathedralATL.org/contribute. Contributions can be processed through Tuesday, December 31 in order to be considered for a 2020 tax deduction. • Credit card donations may be processed at the Atrium kiosk any time the building is open. • Stock certificates must delivered to our office by Thursday, December 31 or be received by our broker by Thursday, 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@cathedralATL.org or 404-365-1033, of the transfer. • Giving history can be checked by logging into your TouchPoint record: cathedralATL.org/touchpoint Year-end statements of contributions will be mailed in late January 2021 accounting for all of your contributions in the 2020 calendar year. Please contact David Rocchio, drocchio@cathedralATL.org or 404-365-1033, with any questions.
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
Advent in the Desert: Advent is the season that we use to draw closer to the mystery of Christmas. Join us in Old Fashioned Sunday School for part two of this series as we explore the wisdom teachings of the Desert Fathers and Mothers. We look forward to having you with us.
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
ANTIQUES SHOW TICKETS MAKE GREAT CHRISTMAS GIFTS The Cathedral Antiques Show will celebrate its 50th Anniversary, January 21-23, 2021. It is hard to believe it all began in 1969 when Episcopal Church Women at The Cathedral of St. Philip sponsored a talk on antiques to benefit community outreach. The show has evolved to feature dealers from across the country and experts in antiques, design, floral arts, and decor. Most importantly, over $5.4 million has been raised to support Atlanta nonprofits through proceeds from the show. 2021 Show Chair Anne Matthews along with Co-Chair Caroline Wallace are pleased to announce Boog and Sam Candler will serve as Honorary Show Chairs and Norman Askins as the Architectural and Design Chair. We are proud to support our beneficiary, the 180 Degree Kitchen at City of Refuge - a life-changing ministry on Atlanta’s Westside. Since 1997 City of Refuge has helped more than 20,000 individuals return to self-sufficiency by focusing on four key impact areas: health and wellness, housing, job training, and youth development. Hardships caused by COVID-19 have intensified the need for these vital services. Proceeds of the 2021 show will fund a comprehensive renovation, equipping the 180 Degree Kitchen to meet present and future demand for meals and vocational training in a highly efficient setting. Since our beneficiary selection in early spring, planning has included a show “reimagined” if circumstances did not allow for an inperson event. Given the recent increase of COVID-19 and the uncertainty of its progression in the coming months, the Cathedral Antiques Show committee made the decision to pivot to a full virtual format. It’s official! We have partnered with David and John Duke at Living Stories.TV, whose creative genius through film will bring our exciting events to you in a format designed exclusively for the Cathedral Antiques Show. All of our favorite offerings will be celebrated, just in a different way. Please refer to our schedule of events for the most current information. All of our events and tickets are available on our website: cathedralantiques.org. While we are unable to gather in person for the 2021 Cathedral Antiques Show, together we celebrate this milestone event and support the mission of City of Refuge.
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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ADVENT & APPETIZERS FESTIVE NEWCOMER "ADVENT & APPETIZERS" ZOOM One of our most-loved Newcomer events of the year is back with a twist! All Newcomers are invited to a festive Zoom following our live streaming Lessons & Carols. Bring your own appetizer and beverage, tune in with fellow Newcomers, meet some oldcomers, clergy and staff, and hear about how much we love this parish community and YOU! Contact Melana Dickson, mdickson@cathedralATL.org with any questions and to request the Zoom link.. December 20, 4 p.m. A Festival of Nine Christmas Lessons & Carols December 20, 6 p.m. Festive Newcomer “Advent & Appetizers” Zoom
PRAYER List FOR THOSE WHO ARE ILL OR RECOVERING: IMMEDIATE NEEDS Jeff Bonnell • Elizabeth Brannon • Jeffrey Chancellor & Cameron England • John Patrick Kelly •Katie McCrae
LONG TERM PRAYERS R. Huntley Allen • Anne Bao • Edgar & Judith Beach • Perry Benton • Virginia Bicksler • Judith Borden • BB Brown • Heather Clark • Sharon Crews • Terry Dornbush • Sarah duBignon • Deborah Ellington • Dan Elson • Jenny Ham • Barbara Johnson • Louise Kan • 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 • Lorraine Reynolds • Tommy Ripley • Agnes Elizabeth Robertson • Fred Rudolph • Louis "Skip" Schueddig • Tommy Truesdale • Faye Van Winkle • Michael Wood
FAMILY AND FRIENDS Bettina Bass • Bella Bond • David Bond • Jo Callaway • Lynn Chandler • Andrew Clark • Vickie & Bob Coffman • Marie Corrigan • Robyn Kim Crennan • Carleton Fuller • Lamont Glover • Cadel Ingraham • Stephen Jones • Robin Kemp • Pete Livezey • Pat Martin • Marge Massey • Michelle Maxwell • Mary Nelson • Steven Norman • Lawrence Oakley • James Sands • Patricia Schooley • John Sewell • Steve Shaw • Paul Sturtz • Caroline Southerland • Tina Susco • Yvonne Tate • Pierson Thames • Jeffrey Thomas • Roger Traylor • Matt & Brandy Wackerle • Ron M. Wallace • Roslyn White • Whit A. Wright • William L. Wright • Hollis Youngner
FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED Rabun Jeffers • William D. Smith, Sr.
POSTMASTER: Dated Material. Please deliver by December 19, 2020
Cathedral PRESCHOOL PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION IS UNDERWAY The Cathedral Preschool is delighted to register students ages 12 months through kindergarten, now through January 8, 2021. Applications for the 202122 school year may be completed quickly and easily online at thecathedralpreschool.org. See the admissions tab to schedule a tour, or find the application link. For more information, or if you have any questions about registration or tours at the Preschool, contact Karen Benton karen.benton@cpsatl.org.
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CHRISTMAS AT THE CATHEDRAL WORSHIP WITH US ONLINE AT CATHEDRALATL.ORG/STREAM
Sunday, December 20 –The Fourth Sunday of Advent 4 p.m. A Christmas Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
Thursday, December 24 – Christmas Eve 4 p.m. The Christmas Pageant, online 8:30 p.m. Festival Holy Eucharist, online 11:30 p.m. Festival Holy Eucharist, online and broadcast on WSB-TV, channel 2
Throughout the WEEK LAST FARMERS MARKET OF THE YEAR Join the Cathedral Farmers Market for the last and biggest market of the year! Stock up on your market favorites and shop with local artists to buy your holiday gifts on Saturday, December 19, 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. With more than 60 vendors, you can find something for everyone while supporting small, independent businesses. Our farmers and artisans appreciate your continued support throughout this difficult year! The market will reopen Saturday, March 6, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. For more information and to sign up for news visit PeachtreeRoadFarmersMarket.com. We look forward to seeing you in 2021!
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