The CATHEDRAL TIMES The weekly newsletter of the Cathedral of St. Philip · Serving Atlanta and the World · June 6, 2021
CAN I COME TO CHURCH? SOME CATHEDRAL PRINCIPLES OF GOOD HEALTH! By the Very Rev. Sam Candler, Dean of the Cathedral I thank God for the amazing development of COVID-19 vaccinations in the past year! The large number of vaccinated people has enabled our church, our city, and our country to relax many of this past year’s safety protocols. Thank you! As many of you have read, I have regretted that the Christian Church has so often been put in the position of police officer, and insurance agent, this past year! But, so it goes, for everyone. Thank you for your faithfulness and patience. All of us have been trying to proclaim and live out the gospel of Jesus Christ in a stressful and traumatic year. We acknowledge that we are fatigued. But we also acknowledge that so many of us, fully vaccinated, are ready to resume in-person community! Therefore, in grace, and excellence, and hospitality, the Cathedral of St. Philip this week proclaims these principles of safety and health. We want people to gather, and we want people to be healthy and safe. 1. The Cathedral of St. Philip urges everyone to be vaccinated! 2. The Cathedral of St. Philip welcomes all people to worship, in-person, with us! 3. If you are not fully vaccinated, we ask you to wear a mask when you are inside the Cathedral. This is for your safety! And, particularly for the safety of our children! When you are safe, those around you are also safe. We want a safe and healthy community. 4. The Cathedral will not require people to wear a mask inside if they have been fully vaccinated. 5. The Cathedral will no longer ask people to register for in-person services. You can wake up late on Sunday and come to church at the last minute! 6. The Cathedral will soon resume live-streaming our Sunday services at 8:45 and 11:15. At that point, we will no longer be producing a pre-recorded online service. Some of us have been rejoicing almost every month! Last September, we were able to return to outdoor worship services (Koinonia services with wind and fire!). This past March, we were able to return to indoor worship services, wearing masks. Our fully vaccinated choir began singing inside last month. Thank you for joining us in those times, and in online times, and in video conference times. The times, they are a changing again. It’s summertime, and many people will be inevitably taking a break or two. If you are tired, please give yourself a break. Be healthy. “First, no judgement” is also a Cathedral principle of health! We exist for grace, excellence, and hospitality. And good health epitomizes all those values. Thank you, thank you, thank you, for practicing good health!
This SUNDAY
JUNE 6, 2021 · The Second Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 5, Year B
1 Samuel 8:4-11, (12-15), 16-20, (11:14-15) · Psalm 138 · 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1 · Mark 3:20-35
7:45 A.M. OUTDOOR SERVICE OF KOINONIA, WITH HOLY COMMUNION, CLOISTER GARDEN
Celebrant and Preacher: The Rev. Dr. Thee Smith
8:45 A.M. AND 11: 15 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST, CATHEDRAL Celebrant: The Very Rev. Sam Candler Preacher: The Rev. Dr. Thee Smith Music: Johannes Brahms (1833-1897), from Eleven Chorale Preludes, Op. 122: O wie selig seid ihr doch, ihr Frommen (No. 6) Herzlich tut mich erfreuen (No. 4) Hymn 686, “Come, thou fount of every blessing” Nettleton Hymn 51, “We the Lord’s people” Decatur Place Benjamin Britten, Jubilate Deo in C Hymn 379, “God is love, let heaven adore him” Abbot’s Leigh Roland Martin, Love bade me welcome Hymn 690, “Guide me, O thou great Jehovah” Cwm Rhondda Louis Vierne (1870-1937), Carillon de Longpont
11:15 A.M. SERVICIO DE KOINONIA, CON LA SANTA EUCARISTÍA , CHILD HALL
Celebrant and Preacher: The Rev. Canon Lauren Holder
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8:45 A.M. AND 11:15 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST, ONLINE Celebrant: The Rev. Canon George Maxwell Preacher: The Rev. Dr. Thee Smith Music: Johannes Brahms (1833-1897), Herzlich tut mich erfreuen, Opus 122, no. 4 Hymn 686, “Come, thou fount of every blessing” Nettleton Robert Powell, Gloria in excelsis S-280 Psalm 138 (Anglican chant: Henry Walford Davies) Hymn 51, “We the Lord’s people” Decatur Place Benjamin Britten, Jubilate Deo in C Robert Powell, Sanctus & Benedictus S-129 Roland Martin, Love bade me welcome Hymn 690, “Guide me, O thou great Jehovah” Cwm Rhondda Dan Locklair (b. 1949), Phoenix Processional
MUSIC ATLANTA SUMMER ORGAN FESTIVAL 2021 Join us at the Cathedral on Wednesday, June 23 at 7:30 p.m. for the 2nd concert in the series featuring Todd Wilson! Regarded across America and around the world as one of today’s finest concert organists, Wilson serves as head of the Organ Department at The Cleveland Institute of Music, and is also Director of Music at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Cleveland, Ohio and Curator of the E.M. Skinner pipe organ at Severance Hall (home of The Cleveland Orchestra). More information about the Atlanta Summer Organ Festival can be found at cathedralATL.org/concerts. All concerts in the series will be in-person only and have a $15 suggested donation.
PRAYER List FOR THOSE WHO ARE ILL OR RECOVERING: FOR IMMEDIATE NEEDS: Pam Breedlove • The Reynolds Family • Nora Robillard LONG TERM PRAYERS: R. Huntley Allen • Penny Barnett • Edgar and Judith Beach • Perry Benton • Virginia Bicksler • Heather Clark • Donald William Conrad • Sharon Crews • Lynne D’Huyvetter • Terry Dornbush • Sarah duBignon • Deborah Ellington • Dan Elson • Ruth Fuqua • Douglas Grey • Jane Jones • Louise Kan • Lisa Krysiak • Jill Mahaffey • Carol McDonald • Kay McPherson • Glenn Miller • Ashley Minear • Royce Mitchell • Laura Moore • Susan Myers • Charlie Neal • Linus Nickel • Marian Palmore • Beth Pitzer • Garry Pryor • Rowland Radford • Rubye and Wayne Reid • Agnes Elizabeth Robertson • Louis "Skip" Schueddig • Linda Stallcup • Sarah Szymke • Tommy Truesdale • Ron Wallace • Elleanor Wilson • Faye Van Winkle
FAMILY AND FRIENDS: Lisa Bachman • Bettina Bass • Bella Bond • David Bond • Darrell Boyette • Andrew Clark • Marie Corrigan •
Ava Corroon • Marg Denny • Bob Deysher • Carleton Fuller • Patricia Plummer Glowatsky • Jean Hand • Cadel Ingraham • Lilliana Isola • Stephen Jones • Robin Kemp • Pete Livezey • Lauren Makhlouf • Pat Martin • Michelle Maxwell • Betsy Moore • Steven Norman • Courtney Rosenthal • Juan Carlos Sandoval • James Sands • Paul Sturtz • Caroline Southerland • Tina Susco • Yvonne Tate • Pierson Thames • Wayne Thurman • Olive Toy • Roger Traylor • Whit A. Wright • Karen Young • Hollis Youngner •
FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED: Rosemary Blake • Will Reynolds
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. 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
Samuel T. Wilmoth, Junior Warden
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CHILDREN'S Ministries WEEK OF WONDER 2021
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JULY 26–30, 9 A.M. - 1 P.M.
CONGREGATIONAL Life GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
THE FLOOD REGISTER AT CATHEDRALATL.ORG/CHILDREN This year at Week of Wonder, our Vacation Bible School for ages 4 – 3rd grade, we'll go on a deep dive into how God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things. The cost is $150 for the week. This year we will be enjoying the great outdoors and our full Cathedral campus. Following diocesan guidelines, we will wear masks, enjoy small groups, and maintain safe distances. For more information, contact Lisa McNamara, Director of Children's Ministries at lmcnamara@ cathedralATL.org.
STEWARDSHIP JOIN IN PLEDGING Thanks to everyone who has already responded to the 2021 Stewardship Campaign: Comfort, O Comfort My People. Parishioner pledges are integral to the life of the Cathedral community. Parishioners of all ages, means, and backgrounds collectively take care of each other by taking care of the church — a transformative act for the giver and the parish. Pledging to the Cathedral is simple: cathedralATL.org/pledge. If you have questions about the campaign, please contact David Rocchio at 404-663-2838 or drocchio@cathedralATL.org.
The Cathedral is hosting a grief support group, facilitated by Hospice Atlanta and open to all who are grieving the death of a loved one. The group meets in the Lanier House on second and fourth Sundays, from 2–3:30 p.m. Feel free to come as you can, and plan to wear a mask. For more information, contact Canon Zappa, czappa@ cathedralATL.org.
Cathedral BOOK STORE BOOK LAUNCH CELEBRATION The Cathedral Book Store is hosting an online celebration of the wisdom of the heart with author Carl McColman (Eternal Heart: A Mystical Path to a Joyful Life) on Tuesday, June 29, at 7:30 p.m. McColman is joined by friends and fellow “heart authors” Lerita Coleman Brown (When the Heart Speaks, Listen) and Colette Lafia (The Divine Heart). The program will feature music by Caroline Herring, readings from the book, and time for questions and answers. The virtual event is free but registration is required. Registration can be found at anamchara.com/eternalheart.
ABOUT ETERNAL HEART In every heart there is a place of infinite longing and every heart is full of numerous gifts of grace. Carl McColman invites us to discover, celebrate and activate the gifts that are already in our hearts: blessings that lead us to a life filled with meaning, purpose and joy.
PREORDER YOUR SIGNED COPY Preorder a signed copy of Eternal Heart from the Cathedral Book Store today at cathedralbookstore.org/eternalheart