The CATHEDRAL TIMES The weekly newsletter of the Cathedral of St. Philip · Serving Atlanta and the World · December 5, 2021
THE ANNUAL PARISH MEETING RESUMES INSIDE THIS SUNDAY! Last year, we had to conduct our annual parish meeting in the outdoor labyrinth! But, this year, we think we can make it work inside the parish hall, safely distanced. Whether you are a member or a friend, please join us this Sunday, December 5, at 10:10 a.m. in Child Hall for the annual parish meeting of the Cathedral of St. Philip! (Only confirmed members can vote, but anyone can attend.) No adult classes will meet during this time. At this meeting, all members—and all associate members, friends, and visitors!—gather together for common celebration. Ours is a grand community, a “great community of communities,” and this parish meeting is our opportunity to gather in one place – especially this year, as we continue to regather safely, in person. The parish meeting will also be streamed online at cathedralATL.org. Join us! We will hear reports from myself and from several parish leaders. The annual parish report, with its complete review of the 2021 year, will also be distributed. Please pray for the slate of Chapter nominees for the Chapter class of 2024. Our Nominating Committee has worked faithfully and efficiently to present a slate of six nominees—Rod Bunn, Sally Burge, Sara Chapman, Tucker Ballard Mahoney, Melody Palmore, and Ted Park. The Dean has appointed Ward Bondurant as Senior Warden. Sam Wilmoth continues his two-year term as Junior Warden. Please see pages 4-5 for their biographies. Also on this parish meeting Sunday, during our morning services, we will form an offertory Procession of Pledges! You should have received those 2022 pledge cards by mail in the last several weeks. Pray about your pledge this year, and pledge generously! Bring your cards to church, and then walk to the altar following the usual procession of bread, wine, and Sunday gifts. Others will join you. We need your commitment, no matter how small or large. Even if you do not have a pledge card that day, you may process simply with your commitment to give in 2022. I am so thankful for each of you this year! See you Sunday!
The Very Rev. Sam Candler
Dean of the Cathedral of St. Philip
ROD BUNN
SALLY BURGE
SARA CHAPMAN
TUCKER BALLARD MAHONEY
MELODY PALMORE
TED PARK
This SUNDAY
DECEMBER 5, 2021 · The Second Sunday of Advent, Year C Baruch 5:1-9 · Canticle 4 · Philippians 1:3-11 · Luke 3:1-6
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7:45 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST, MIKELL CHAPEL
Celebrant and Preacher: The Very Rev. Sam Candler
8:45 A.M. AND 11:15 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST, CATHEDRAL Celebrant: The Rev. Canon George Maxwell Preacher: The Very Rev. Sam Candler Cathedral Choir: Hymn 76, “On Jordan’s bank the Baptist’s cry” Winchester New McNeil Robinson II (1943-2015) S-88, Kyrie eleison The Song of Zechariah: Benedictus Dominus Deus, Plainchant Tone II.1 Hymn 56, stanzas 3-4, “O come, O come Emmanuel” Veni, veni Emmanuel Dan Locklair (b. 1949), Comfort ye my people Hymn 65, “Prepare the way, O Zion” Bereden väg för Herran Calvin Hampton (1938-1984) S-127, Sanctus & Benedictus Tomás Luis de Victoria (1546-1611), Ecce Dominus veniet Hymn 67, “Comfort, comfort ye my people” Psalm 42 Jean Bouvard (1905-1996), Venez, divin messie (O come, divine Messiah)
11:15 A.M. SERVICIO DE KOINONIA, CON LA SANTA EUCARISTÍA , MIKELL CHAPEL
Officiant and Preacher: The Rev. Deacon Letty Guevara Cuence
4 P.M. CHORAL EVENSONG, CATHEDRAL Officiant and Preacher: The Rev. Canon George Maxwell Cathedral Schola: Thomas Morley (1557-1602), Preces & Responses Hymn 65, “Prepare the way, O Zion” Bereden väg för Herran The Song of Zechariah: Benedictus Dominus Deus, Plainchant Tone II.1 Orlando Gibbons (1583-1625), Short Service Hans Leo Hassler (1564-1612), Inter natos mulierum Hymn 444, “Blessed be the God of Israel” Thornbury Tomás Luis de Victoria (1546-1611), Ecce Dominus veniet Hymn 57, “Lo! he comes with clouds descending” Helmsley Processional Psalm 150, Anglican chant: George Talbot (1875-1918)
MUSIC
SUNDAY AFTERNOON RECITAL JULIE ANDRIJESKI, VIOLIN CAROLINE ROBINSON, ORGAN ELISABETH SWANSON, VOCALS 3:15 P.M. SUNDAY CATHEDRALATL.ORG/RECITALS On Sunday, December 5, the Cathedral of St. Philip welcomes a unique trio of performers. Baroque violinist Julie Andrijeski, Artistic Director of the Atlanta Baroque Orchestra, will be joined by organist Caroline Robinson, Associate Organist-Choirmaster at the Cathedral, and soprano Elisabeth Swanson, one of the staff singers at the Cathedral. Their program promises to thrill and amaze everyone who attends. PROGRAM: Heinrich Biber (1644-1704), Sonata “La Pastorella” Heinrich Biber, Mystery Sonata No. 1 “The Annunciation” Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707), Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied, BuxWV 98 Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), Fuga sopra il Magnificat, BWV 733
The CATHEDRAL off ST. PHILIP The Very Rev. Samuel G. Candler, Dean
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WARDENS Sam Wilmoth continues his two-year term as Junior Warden. The Dean has appointed Ward Bondurant as Senior Warden.
WARD BONDURANT
SAMUEL T. WILMOTH
Dean Candler has appointed Ward Bondurant as Senior Warden for 2022-2023. Ward has been active at the Cathedral for over 30 years. His current parish involvement includes the Chapter and the Farmers Market's Executive Committee. Previously, he served as Senior Warden, Junior Warden, Stewardship Co-Chair, as a member of the Chapter and its Executive Committee, and as an Adult Sunday School teacher. Professionally, Ward is an attorney. He has served on several boards, including the Emmaus House Advisory Board and
The Nominating Committee selected Sam Wilmoth last year to serve as Junior Warden for 2021-2022. Since that time, as the Junior Warden, he has also served on the Executive and Finance Committees, the Cathedral Endowment Board of Trustees, and as a Lay Delegate to the Diocese of Atlanta Annual Council. Sam has been a Cathedral member for 8 years. He is currently involved with the Cathedral Building Committee, the Newcomers Committee, and the Sons of Thunder Men’s Breakfast, and he previously served on the 2018-
the Westminster Schools Alumni Board, and is currently the President of the Emmaus House Foundation. He enjoys farming, gardening and the North Georgia mountains. Ward and his wife, Mary, have two adult children: Sam and Jack.
SPIRITUALITY
2019 Stewardship Committee and 2018 Parish Committee on Ministry. Outside of the Cathedral, Sam is a Vice President with Coro Realty, a commercial real estate investment company based in Atlanta, and he is an active alumnus of Washington & Lee University. Sam enjoys spending time with his family: his wife Lynn, a lifelong Cathedral member, and their two sons, Sammy and Weston.
PASTORAL CARE
THE LORD IS NEAR – ADVENT QUIET DAY DECEMBER 4, 9:30 A.M. – 2 P.M. Led by Kristen E. Vincent Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Philippians 4:5 God is closer – much closer – than we think. In fact, God is right here with us. This Advent, join us for an Advent Quiet Day where we will focus on what it means that the Lord is near. The Quiet Day will take place in the Lanier House on the Cathedral Campus, 9:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. on December 4. The cost is $20 and lunch is included. Contact Jeannie Mahood with questions, jmahood@cathedralATL.org or 404-365-1031.
TO REGISTER VISIT CATHEDRALATL.ORG/ SPIRITUALITY.
BLUE CHRISTMAS SERVICE WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22 6:30 P.M., ST. MARY'S CHAPEL A service of comfort provides refuge when joy and suffering comingle. As we prepare for the joyful arrival of the Christ child, we hold space for all the other feelings we may carry with us. This service is a refuge for all who are bereaved or bewildered. Come experience the peace of Christ.
CATHEDRAL CHAPTER NOMINEES FOR THE CHAPTER CLASS OF 2024 The Cathedral Nominating Committee has submitted the following slate of candidates, approved by the Chapter, to be voted on by the parish at the annual Parish Meeting, which will take place on Sunday, December 5 at 10:10 a.m. in Child Hall.
ROD BUNN
TUCKER BALLARD MAHONEY
Rod Bunn has been active at the Cathedral for over 20
Tucker Mahoney and her husband, Dan, joined the
as Chief Usher, and a Friends of Cathedral Music
a welcoming spiritual and community-oriented home.
years. Currently he serves the Cathedral community board member. Professionally, Rod is a biomedical
engineer, and he has served on an advisory board for
the University of Tennessee for 10 years. Rod enjoys Classical/Baroque
music along with his wife, Karen, who plays the organ for the Cathedral’s Spanish language service.
SALLY BURGE Sally Burge has been an active member at the Cathedral for over 30 years. Currently she serves on the Altar Guild, is a member of St. Catherine’s Guild and
attends Old Fashioned Sunday School. Sally has been active in Newcomers, Homeless Requiem, Antiques
Show, St. Ruth's, Green Apron, Boys Choir and Children's ministries.
Professionally, Sally is assistant director for a charitable foundation. She
Cathedral in 2008 where they were delighted to find A lifelong Episcopalian, Tucker presently serves as a
Green Apron volunteer and attends adult Sunday School classes. Over the past 13 years at the Cathedral, she
has been involved with Godly Play, the Homeless Requiem, the Parish Retreat, and the Cathedral Preschool. Tucker’s Atlanta community involvement includes the Lovett School, the Ladies of the Lake
Foundation, and Live Free Yoga (now a part of the Dharma Project).
She also serves on several non-profit advisory boards outside of Atlanta
and is an admissions interviewer for her alma mater, Dartmouth College. Professionally, Tucker consults on coastal resilience and climate change
adaptation throughout the United States and actively mentors a cohort of emerging young leaders. Tucker and Dan are the proud parents of 10-year-old triplets: Lee, Kay and Boyd.
serves in several community and neighborhood organizations, including
MELODY PALMORE
Campaign and Odyssey. Sally enjoys hiking, gardening, reading, travel,
31 years. Currently she serves on the Ricks/Wheeler
chair of Ladies of the Lake Foundation, the Duck Pond Capital
Melody Palmore has been active at the Cathedral for
and exploring neighborhoods. Sally and her husband, David, have two
Grants Committee, the Cathedral Towers Board, and
adult sons: James and William.
SARA CHAPMAN Sara Chapman has been a member of the Cathedral community all of her life – she was baptized here!
Currently Sara is a Children’s Chapel leader, Christmas Pageant coordinator, and the Newcomers Committee Chair. Professionally, Sara is a first grade teacher at
the Westminster Schools. In the broader community, she serves on the boards of the Shepherd Center and Oakland Cemetery. Sara and her
husband, Donnie, have two adult children: Catherine Skeen and Hunter Chapman.
attends Old Fashioned Sunday School. Professionally, Melody is a medical doctor and is Associate Professor
of Medicine (Division of Infectious Diseases) at Emory
University School of Medicine, and Medical Director for the Women’s
Program, Grady Infectious Disease Program. She has been active serving on several boards in the community, and is especially interested in health care for women living with HIV and in the intersection of safe housing
and improved health. Melody and her husband, Marvin, have two adult children: Sarah and Jack.
TED PARK Ted Park has been an active member of the Cathedral
for 27 years, and is currently a member of the Cathedral Choir, Cathedral Schola, Friends of Cathedral Music Board, and serves as an usher. Professionally, Ted is
currently retired but worked in software and systems
development, market research and management. Ted is
active in his neighborhood association, and the Order of St. John, as well as serving on a music scholarship committee for Emory University. Ted and his wife, Debby, were married in Mikell Chapel.
Adult EDUCATION
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 (four years total) to meet weekly in seminars where mentors will guide them in: • Studying the Bible, church history, and theology. • Practicing the art of theological reflection, which provides new insights regarding our life experiences and the world
in which we live. • Developing a wonderful community. There is a weekly lesson and study guide, but no tests or papers to prepare. We also take a summer vacation from June through August. Beginning January 6, 2022, we will offer two Education for Ministry classes. Both classes meet on Thursdays, one group meeting at 10 a.m., mentored by Rick Tyler and Cathy Zappa, and the other at 7 p.m., mentored by Rick Tyler and Deirdra Glover. The deadline to enroll is December 12. For more information and enrollment forms, contact Rick Tyler, 404-3756470, rickty@mac.com.
CHILDREN OF ABRAHAM: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE FAITH AND PRACTICES OF JUDAISM, CHRISTIANITY, AND ISLAM In today’s world, knowing something about what other religions believe and practice can be essential to making sense of the daily news – around the globe and within our own community. How would you rate your religious literacy? If you’re one of those people who have said, “Someday, I’d like to learn more about (name the religion of your choice)…”, then this study is for you! Registration is open now at ignatiushouse.org. The class will be held Tuesday evenings from 7-9 p.m. for 13 weeks, beginning January 18, 2022 at Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center. For more information, contact Kathy Hoffman at kdhoffman53@ gmail.com.
Christmas Lessons & Carols December 19, 4 p.m.
PRAYER List FOR THOSE WHO ARE ILL OR RECOVERING: IMMEDIATE NEEDS: Neal Peters • Katie Royal • Gary Schiff • Betty Jean Weltner • George Zappa LONG TERM PRAYERS: R. Huntley Allen • Penny Barnett • Perry Benton • Virginia Bicksler • Larry Boggs • Randall ChathamBorden • Heather Clark • Sharon Crews • The Crossley Family • Jerri Darnell • Marg Denny • Terry Dornbush • Stephen Douglass • Sarah duBignon • Deborah Ellington • Ruth Fuqua • Elizabeth Groseth • Jenny Ham • Rebecca Harris • Jane Jones • Louise Kan • Lisa Krysiak • Jill Mahaffey • Carol McDonald • Glenn Miller • Royce Mitchell • Susan Myers • Charlie Neal • Dudley Ottley • Marian Palmore • Rowland Radford • Rubye and Wayne Reid • Lorraine Reynolds • Agnes Elizabeth Robertson • Jean Robertson • Betty Roper • Louis "Skip" Schueddig • Tommy Truesdale • Ron Wallace • Elleanor Wilson • Faye Van Winkle
FAMILY AND FRIENDS: Lisa Bachman • Bettina Bass • Lisa Bradshaw • Pam Breedlove • Rose Brunetti Bennett • Lila Jo Callaway •
Andrew Clark • Vickie Coffman • Marie Corrigan • Ava Corroon • Apryl Roberts Cox • Dan Elson • Jackson Francis • Carleton Fuller • Theresa Gent • Patricia Plummer Glowatsky • Mark Goodwin • Martha Heinze • Rob Hendler • Eboni and Everton Heron • Gayle Higley • Cadel Ingraham • Robin Kemp • Carole Kline • Rita Lewis • Pete Livezey • Lauren Makhlouf • Pat Martin • Ethel “Babe” Moldovan • Betsy Moore • Fred Nelson • Michelle, Carter, and Gabriel Nichols • Linus Nickel • Bill Poole • Carter Randall • Einar Sagstuen • James Sands • Woody Talley • Yvonne Tate • Pierson Thames • Bryson Thomas • Wayne Thurman • Olive Toy • Harris Wilson • Liz Woodring • Whit A. Wright • Hollis Youngner
FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED: Steven Norman
Christmas ALTAR FLOWERS We will once again have beautiful floral arrangements and decorations in our sacred spaces this Christmas, with your help! Donations are appreciated throughout the Christmas season. Those received on or before December 19 will be listed in the Christmas service leaflet. Those received after that date will be listed in later editions. Your donation can be made in memory of or thanksgiving for a loved one using the form below or online at cathedralATL.org/ christmasflowers. If you use the form below, 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 Liz Aull, 404-365-1034, or laull@cathedralATL.org. Please list the name (or names) as you want them to appear: In Memory of:
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YOUTH REGISTER FOR YOUTH CONFIRMATION CLASSES!
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Confirmation classes for youth in 8th grade or higher will be offered from January through April 2022. The classes will begin on Sunday, January 23. Classes are every other Sunday and held from 5:30–7 p.m. Please mark your calendar now for the Confirmation Retreat Weekend, April 1-3, 2022.
ST. MONICA'S GUILD TOY DRIVE Please join St. Monica’s Guild in a toy drive to assist Emmaus House in providing a cheerful Christmas to all in their neighborhood. Santa and Mrs. Claus come to Emmaus House and give presents to more than 550 children from all over Atlanta. Read how you can help at cathedralATL.org/toydrive.
HOLIDAY CONCERT WITH MEMBERS OF THE ATLANTA SYMPHONY BRASS MONDAY, DECEMBER 6, 7:30 P.M. Certain to be one of the most delightful and thrilling musical events of the season again this year, members of the Atlanta Symphony Brass return to present their fourth holiday concert in the gracious acoustic of the Cathedral of St. Philip! Featuring some of the finest arrangements for brass ensemble and percussion, the program will include beloved standards from the symphonic orchestra repertoire and traditional holiday carols. The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s brass section is venerated worldwide as one of the finest in North America. It is sure to be an evening of magnificent music and worldclass musicianship!
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