The CATHEDRAL TIMES The weekly newsletter of the Cathedral of St. Philip · Serving Atlanta and the World · December 19, 2021
WORSHIP SERVICES FOR THE 2021 CHRISTMAS SEASON Sunday, December 19 – The Fourth Sunday of Advent The 7:45, 8:45, and 11:15 a.m. services will take place as usual. 4 p.m. A Christmas Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols * Officiant: The Rev. Canon Cathy Zappa The Cathedral Schola
Friday, December 24 – Christmas Eve 11 a.m. Koinonia Eucharist (Labyrinth) Celebrant and Preacher: The Very Rev. Sam Candler 3 p.m. Holy Eucharist (Cathedral – masks required) Celebrant: The Very Rev. Sam Candler Preacher: The Rev. Canon Lauren Holder Cathedral Choristers and Cathedral Singers 4 p.m. The Christmas Pageant * (online, with watch party on the Labyrinth) 8 p.m. Choral Prelude * 8:30 p.m. Festival Holy Eucharist * (Cathedral) Celebrant: The Very Rev. Sam Candler Preacher: The Right Rev. Robert Wright The Cathedral Choir with timpani and members of the Atlanta Symphony Brass 11 p.m. Choral Prelude 11:30 p.m. Festival Holy Eucharist * (Cathedral) Celebrant: The Very Rev. Sam Candler Preacher: The Right Rev. Robert Wright The Cathedral Choir with timpani and members of the Atlanta Symphony Brass Worship with the Cathedral on WSB-TV, Channel 2, starting at 11:35 p.m.
Saturday, December 25 – Christmas Day 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist (Cathedral) Celebrant and Preacher: The Rev. Dr. Thee Smith * Services are broadcast on the Cathedral website, app, Facebook, and YouTube.
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This SUNDAY
DECEMBER 19, 2021 · The Fourth Sunday of Advent, Year C Micah 5:2-5a · Canticle 15 · Hebrews 10:5-10 · Luke 1:39-55
8:45 A.M., 11:15 A.M., AND 4 P.M.: IN-PERSON AND ONLINE CATHEDRALATL.ORG / THE CATHEDRAL OF ST. PHILIP APP / FACEBOOK / YOUTUBE
7:45 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST, MIKELL CHAPEL
Celebrant and Preacher: The Rev. Canon George Maxwell
8:45 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST, CATHEDRAL Celebrant: The Rev. Canon Cathy Zappa Preacher: The Very Rev. Sam Candler Cathedral Choristers: Alec Rowley (1892-1958), Fantasia on Veni Emmanuel Paul Manz (1919-2009), Gabriel’s Message Hymn 265, “The angel Gabriel from heaven came” Gabriel’s Message McNeil Robinson II (1943-2015) S-88, Kyrie eleison Hymn 56, stanzas 7-8, “O come, O come Emmanuel” Veni, veni Emmanuel Andrew Carter (b. 1939), A maiden most gentle Hymn 268, “Ye who claim the faith of Jesus” Julion Calvin Hampton (1938-1984) S-127, Sanctus & Benedictus Besançon Carol (Catalonian), arr. Craig Phillips (b. 1961), People, look East Hymn 277, “Sing of Mary, pure and lowly” Raquel Hymn 57, “Lo! he comes, with clouds descending” Helmsley Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), Fugue on the Magnificat, BWV 733
11:15 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST, CATHEDRAL Celebrant: The Rev. Canon Lauren Holder Preacher: The Very Rev. Sam Candler Cathedral Choir: Alec Rowley (1892-1958), Fantasia on Veni Emmanuel Paul Manz (1919-2009), Gabriel’s Message Hymn 265, “The angel Gabriel from heaven came” Gabriel’s Message McNeil Robinson II (1943-2015) S-88, Kyrie eleison Hymn 56, stanzas 7-8, “O come, O come Emmanuel” Veni, veni Emmanuel Herbert Howells (1892-1983), Magnificat (Collegium Regale) Hymn 268, “Ye who claim the faith of Jesus” Julion Calvin Hampton (1938-1984) S-127, Sanctus & Benedictus arr. Jim Clements (b. 1983), Gabriel’s Message Hymn 277, “Sing of Mary, pure and lowly” Raquel Hymn 57, “Lo! he comes, with clouds descending” Helmsley Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), Fugue on the Magnificat, BWV 733
11:15 A.M. SERVICIO DE KOINONIA, CON LA SANTA EUCARISTÍA , MIKELL CHAPEL
Officiant and Preacher: The Rev. Deacon Juan Sandoval
This SUNDAY
DECEMBER 19, 2021 · The Fourth Sunday of Advent, Year C Micah 5:2-5a · Canticle 15 · Hebrews 10:5-10 · Luke 1:39-55
4 P.M. A CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL OF NINE LESSONS AND CAROLS, CATHEDRAL Officiant: The Rev. Canon Cathy Zappa Cathedral Schola: “Once in royal David’s city” Irby Carson Cooman, Adam lay ybounden arr. Robert Pearsall, In dulci jubilo Becky McGlade, In the bleak midwinter John Rutter, There is a flower “Comfort, comfort ye my people” Psalm 42 arr. Jim Clements, The angel Gabriel “On this day earth shall ring” Personent hodie Cecilia McDowall, Now may we singen Bob Chilcott, The Shepherd’s Carol arr. David Willcocks, “God rest you merry, gentlemen” God Rest You Merry Oliver Tarney, The Wisemen and the Star arr. Dale Adelmann, “Of the Father’s love begotten” Divinum mysterium Kim André Arnesan, Cradle Hymn “O come, all ye faithful” Adeste fideles
FESTIVE NEWCOMER ADVENT & APPETIZERS 5:30 P.M., CHILD HALL Are you new to the Cathedral? Or new-ish? Join us in Child Hall after Christmas Lessons and Carols for appetizers and a warm welcome. We are glad you're here! Contact Lauren Holder, lholder@cathedralATL.org, for more information.
Living Nativity This Sunday 10:10 a.m.–11 a.m.
December 19, 4 p.m. A Christmas Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols December 19, 5:30 p.m. Festive Newcomer Advent & Appetizers
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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Christmas EVE DECEMBER 24, 2021
Isaiah 9:2-7 · Psalm 96 · Titus 2:11-14 · Luke 2:1-20
8:30 P.M. AND 11:30 P.M. SERVICES ARE IN-PERSON AND ONLINE. THE 4 P.M. SERVICE IS ONLINE, WITH A WATCH PARTY ON THE LABYRINTH. CATHEDRALATL.ORG / THE CATHEDRAL OF ST. PHILIP APP / FACEBOOK / YOUTUBE
11 A.M. KOINONIA EUCHARIST, LABYRINTH
Celebrant and Preacher: The Very Rev. Sam Candler
2:40 P.M. PRELUDE MUSIC, CATHEDRAL Organ, Cathedral Choristers, and Cathedral Singers: Louis-Claude Daquin (1694-1772), Noël Étranger Jean Bouvard (1905-1996), Noël Vosgien Richard Lloyd (b. 1933), Away in a manger (Cradle Song) Gustav Holst (1874-1934), Christmas Day (Choral Fantasy on Old Carols) Malcolm Archer (b. 1952), In the bleak midwinter
3 P.M. HOLY EUCHARIST, CATHEDRAL, MASKS REQUIRED AT THIS SERVICE Celebrant: The Very Rev. Sam Candler Preacher: The Rev. Canon Lauren Holder Cathedral Choristers and Cathedral Singers: Hymn 83 stanzas 1-3, "O come, all ye faithful" Adeste fideles Hymn 96 stanzas 1&4, "Angels we have heard on high" Gloria Hymn 87, "Hark! the herald angels sing" Mendelssohn arr. Philip Ledger (1937-2012), Sussex Carol (On Christmas Night) Hymn 115 stanzas 1&3, "What child is this" Greensleeves Stephen Paulus (1949-2014), A Savior from high Hymn 79, "O little town of Bethlehem" St. Louis Hymn 111, "Silent night, holy night" Stille Nacht Hymn 100, "Joy to the world" Antioch arr. Keith Chapman (1945-1989), Bring a torch, Jeanette Isabella
4 P.M. THE CHRISTMAS PAGEANT, STREAMING ONLINE, WATCH PARTY ON THE LABYRINTH Celebrant: The Very Rev. Sam Candler, with the children of the Cathedral parish
8 P.M. AND 11 P.M. PRELUDE MUSIC, CATHEDRAL Cathedral Choir: arr. Craig Phillips (b. 1961), Gabriel’s Message Hymn 89, “It came upon a midnight clear” Carol Becky McGlade (b. 1974), In the bleak midwinter Hymn 104, “A stable lamp is lighted” Andújar arr. Philip Ledger (1937-2012), Sussex Carol (On Christmas Night) Hymn 115, “What child is this” Greensleeves Herbert Howells (1892-1983), A Spotless Rose Malcolm Archer (b. 1952), In the bleak midwinter
Christmas EVE DECEMBER 24, 2021
Isaiah 9:2-7 · Psalm 96 · Titus 2:11-14 · Luke 2:1-20
8:30 P.M. AND 11:30 P.M. FESTIVAL HOLY EUCHARIST, CATHEDRAL STREAMING ONLINE WORSHIP WITH THE CATHEDRAL ON WSB-TV, CHANNEL 2, STARTING AT 11:35 P.M. Celebrant: The Very Rev. Sam Candler Preacher: The Right Rev. Robert Wright Cathedral Choir with timpani and members of the Atlanta Symphony Brass Hymn 83, “O come, all ye faithful” Adeste fideles Hymn 96, “Angels we have heard on high” Gloria Psalm 96, Anglican chant: adapt. from “Hark! the herald angels sing” by Dale Adelmann Hymn 94, “While shepherds watched their flocks by night” Winchester Old Morten Lauridsen (b. 1943), O magnum mysterium Hymn 87, “Hark! the herald angels sing” Mendelssohn William Mathias (1934-1992) S-128, Sanctus & Benedictus Hymn 324, stanza 2, “Let all mortal flesh keep silence” Picardy Tómas Luis de Victoria (c. 1548-1611), O magnum mysterium Stephen Paulus (1949-2014), A Savior from on High arr. Reginald Jacques ((1894-1969), Away in a manger Hymn 112, “In the bleak midwinter” Cranham Hymn 111, “Silent night” Stille Nacht Hymn 100, “Joy to the world” Antioch Michael Praetorius (1571-1621), In dulci jubilo, from Musae Sioniae, Part II (1607)
Christmas DAY DECEMBER 25, 2021
Isaiah 52:7-10 · Psalm 98 · Hebrews 1:1-12 · John 1:1-14
10 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST WITH CAROLS, CATHEDRAL Celebrant and Preacher: The Rev. Dr. Thee Smith Cathedral Singers Quartet: John Ireland (1879-1962), The Holy Boy (A Carol of the Nativity) Louis-Claude Daquin (1694-1772), Noël (Grand Jeu et Duo) Hymn 83, stanzas 1-3, & 6 “O come, all ye faithful” Adeste Fideles Hymn 96, stanzas 1, 3 & 4, “Angels we have heard on high” Gloria Hymn 107, “Good Christian friends, rejoice” In dulci jubilo arr. Philip Ledger (1938-2012), Still, still, still William Mathias (1934-1992) S-128, Sanctus & Benedictus Hymn 115, “What child is this” Greensleeves Hymn 324, stanza 2, “Let all mortal flesh keep silence” Picardy arr. Reginald Jacques (1894-1969), Away in a manger Hymn 101, “Away in a manger” Cradle Song Hymn 100, “Joy to the world” Antioch Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), Chorale Fantasia on In dulci jubilo, BWV 729
SPIRITUALITY ADVENT LABYRINTH WALK AND TAIZÉ MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2021 Join us for an hour of walking the sacred labyrinth path to meditative music from our guest harpist, Nella Rigell, who has enjoyed an active career as an orchestral harpist, chamber musician, therapeutic musician, and recording artist and teacher. Locally, she performs with the Atlanta Ballet Orchestra, the Atlanta Symphony, and the Atlanta Opera. As we walk the labyrinth this Advent, a new world awaits us offering love and support for our souls within. Then, come to the Cathedral Nave for Taizé Prayers for Peace. Originating in France, this is a beautiful, candlelit contemplative service of music, scripture, prayers and silence.
SCHEDULE 6:45 p.m. – Brief orientation for those new to the Labyrinth (Child Hall) 7–8 p.m. – Labyrinth Walk 8–9 p.m. – Taizé (Cathedral Nave)
MEMBERSHIP TRANSITIONS NEW MEMBERS
BAPTISMS
Alyn Wambeke, from Jacksonville, Florida Adelin Edwards, from Fort Walton Beach, Florida Marty Laubmann, from Atlanta Trey and Sally Kilpatrick, from Atlanta
Phillip Hayes Wagstaff, son of Alissa and Wills Wagstaff Sebastian Philip England-Chancellor, son of Jeffrey Chancellor and Cameron England Katherine McKinney Harbin, daughter of Stephanie and Will Harbin Chapel Grace Brolin, daugther of Kathryn and Josh Brolin Vincent Knight Rowden, son of Heighlen and Jackson Rowden Graham Pascal Popp, son of Leigh and Jason Popp
CONFIRMATIONS Aaron Clayton Mackinson, son of Shawn and Bruce Mackinson
PRAYER List FOR THOSE WHO ARE ILL OR RECOVERING: IMMEDIATE NEEDS: Lynda Tharp LONG TERM PRAYERS: R. Huntley Allen • Penny Barnett • Perry Benton • Virginia Bicksler • Larry Boggs • Heather Clark • Sharon
Crews • The Crossley Family • Jerri Darnell • Marg Denny • Terry Dornbush • Stephen Douglass • Sarah duBignon • Carolyn Dwyer • Deborah Ellington • Ruth Fuqua • Elizabeth Groseth • Jenny Ham • Rebecca Harris • Karen Howard • Jane Jones • Louise Kan • Lisa Krysiak • Jill Mahaffey • Tommy Mason • Carol McDonald • Glenn Miller • Royce Mitchell • Susan Myers • Charlie Neal • Dudley Ottley • Marian Palmore • 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 • Jack Baugh • Lisa Bradshaw • Pam Breedlove • Lila Jo Callaway • Andrew
Clark • Marie Corrigan • Ava Corroon • Apryl Roberts Cox • Judy Crosby • Sandra Guilbert Early • 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 • Patrick Kilian • Carole Kline • Rita Lewis • Pete Livezey • Lauren Makhlouf • Pat Martin • Jan McPherson • Ethel “Babe” Moldovan • Betsy Moore • Fred Nelson • Linus Nickel • Neal Peters • Bill Poole • Carter Randall • Katie Royal • Einar Sagstuen • James Sands • Gary Schiff • Woody Talley • Yvonne Tate • Pierson Thames • Bryson Thomas • Wayne Thurman • Olive Toy • Evelyn Williams • Harris Wilson • Liz Woodring • Whit A. Wright • Hollis Youngner • George Zappa
Year-end GIVING The Cathedral needs to receive over $1,250,000 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 Friday, December 31 or postmarked by Friday, December 31 in order for it to be considered a 2021 tax-deduction. • Online contributions can be made via cathedralATL.org/contribute. Contributions can be processed through Friday, December 31 in order to be considered for a 2021 tax deduction. • Credit card donations may be processed at the Atrium kiosk any time the building is open. • Stock 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 2022 accounting for all of your contributions in the 2021 calendar year. Please contact David Rocchio, drocchio@cathedralATL.org or 404-365-1033, with any questions.
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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POSTMASTER: Dated Material. Please deliver by December 18, 2021
Save the DATE January is usually the time we are hard at work for the Cathedral Antiques Show, but after 50 years of incredible success supporting our Atlanta community, the Show is taking a well-deserved one year hiatus. We want to celebrate the legacy of the Cathedral Antiques Show and share exciting plans about the reimagined event for January 2023 – please save the date for Friday, January 28, 2022 for A Celebration of Giving. Check the Times for more information coming soon, but mark your calendars now. You won’t want to miss this festive evening! For more information, contact Haven Long at havenlong@yahoo.com.
WORSHIP
MIDWEEK SERVICES BEGIN IN JANUARY Beginning Tuesday, January 4, services of Holy Eucharist will be held in St. Mary’s Chapel, upstairs from the Atrium, every Tuesday at 12:15 p.m. Join us for these holy services!
POSTMASTER Send address changes to: The Cathedral of St. Philip 2744 Peachtree Road, NW Atlanta, Georgia 30305-2920 404-365-1000
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St. Veronica's GUILD ST. VERONICA'S GUILD TOILETRIES DRIVE In Epiphany, the Wise Men came on their camels, bringing gifts to the Christ Child. St. Veronica’s Guild uses the symbol of the camel bringing the Wise Men’s gifts to Jesus as an invitation to you to help spread the gift of God’s love for all of his family. Please help St. Veronica’s Guild this Epiphany by giving gifts of funds to purchase toiletries for our neighbors served by Emmaus House, Crossroads Community Ministries, Church of the Common Ground, and Holy Comforter Episcopal Church Friendship Center. SecureGive donations to the St. Veronica’s toiletries ministry can be made at cathedralATL.org/epiphany or at the Atrium kiosk.
PASTORAL CARE 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.