The CATHEDRAL TIMES The weekly newsletter of the Cathedral of St. Philip · Serving Atlanta and the World · February 6, 2022
THIS SUNDAY THE CATHEDRAL OBSERVES THE FEAST OF THE PRESENTATION! by the Very Rev. Sam Candler, Dean of the Cathedral The feast day has gone by many different names, but the Christian Church has long observed the
holy character of February 2, roughly forty days after Christmas. Tradition says that the holy family of Jesus presented the child to the Temple, for the first time, forty days after his birth (around 40 days after December 25). According to the Gospel of Luke, there were prophets in the temple waiting for the child. Old Simeon broke out in song, “Lord now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, for these eyes of mine have seen the savior!” Old Anna, a widow, joined him in praise. Since then, many traditions have grown. Candles have come to be used in Christian churches for this event, especially in the western world when winter is at its deepest this time of year. So, the popular name, Candlemas, has also been given to this feast. It is a glorious feast, coming as it does in the middle of winter, but also as we wonder at the growth of the savior. The Lucan passage describing the event says that, “The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon him” (Luke 2:40). At the Feast of the Presentation, we marvel at the growth of all children! So, join us this Sunday at the Cathedral of St. Philip, when we will observe this feast! From 7:45 to 8:45 to 11:15 to 4:00, the Cathedral will be observing the Feast of the Presentation. We hope that many of us are ready now to present ourselves to God in the “temple,” the glorious Cathedral. We will present ourselves, we will present our children, and we will present love and hope during this sensitive and cautious time. We will light candles, too! We will be welcoming light in the world, and we will be presenting ourselves in the temple of God! Saint Paul, too, talked about presentation; he said, “I appeal to you therefore, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship” (Romans 12:1). (Of course, our worship will be online, too; in fact, we have been livestreaming our services for over five years now, way before the pandemic started. Our online community is part of our Cathedral community. Thank you for joining us!)
This SUNDAY
FEBRUARY 6, 2022 · The Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord Malachi 3:1-4 · Psalm 84 · Hebrews 2:14-18 · Luke 2:22-40
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 Very Rev. Sam Candler
8:45 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST, CATHEDRAL Celebrant: The Rev. Canon George Maxwell Preacher: The Very Rev. Sam Candler Cathedral Choir: Hymn 497, “How bright appears the Morning-Star” Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern Hymn 7, “Christ, whose glory fills the skies” Ratisbon Hymn 259, “Hail to the Lord who comes” Old 120th Herbert Howells (1892-1983), Nunc dimittis (Gloucester Cathedral) Hymn 517, “How lovely is thy dwelling-place” Brother James’ Air Craig Phillips (b. 1961), Festival Eucharist, “Sanctus & Benedictus” Craig Phillips (b. 1961), Festival Eucharist, “Christ our Passover” Johannes Eccard (1553-1611), When to the temple Mary went Hymn 277, “Sing of Mary, pure and holy” Raquel Hymn 381, “Thy strong word did cleave the darkness” Ton-y-Botel Claudio Merulo (1533-1604), Toccata Quarta (Secondo Tuono)
11:15 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST, CATHEDRAL Celebrant: The Rev. Canon George Maxwell Preacher: The Very Rev. Sam Candler Cathedral Choir: Hymn 497, “How bright appears the Morning-Star” Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern Craig Phillips (b. 1961), Festival Eucharist , “Gloria in excelsis” Anglican chant: Charles Hubert Hastings Parry (1848-1918) Hymn 259, “Hail to the Lord who comes” Old 120th Herbert Howells (1892-1983), Nunc dimittis (Gloucester Cathedral) Hymn 517, “How lovely is thy dwelling-place” Brother James’ Air Craig Phillips (b. 1961), Festival Eucharist, “Sanctus & Benedictus” Craig Phillips (b. 1961), Festival Eucharist, “Christ our Passover” Johannes Eccard (1553-1611), When to the temple Mary went Hymn 277, “Sing of Mary, pure and holy” Raquel Hymn 381, “Thy strong word did cleave the darkness” Ton-y-Botel Claudio Merulo (1533-1604), Toccata Quarta (Secondo Tuono)
11:15 A.M. SERVICIO DE KOINONIA, CON LA SANTA EUCARISTÍA , MIKELL CHAPEL Officiant and Preacher: The Rev. Deacon Juan Sandoval
This SUNDAY
FEBRUARY 6, 2022 · The Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord Malachi 3:1-4 · Psalm 84 · Hebrews 2:14-18 · Luke 2:22-40
4 P.M. CANDLEMAS PROCESSION & CHORAL EUCHARIST FOR THE FEAST OF THE PRESENTATION OF OUR LORD CATHEDRAL Celebrant and Preacher: The Very Rev. Sam Candler Cathedral Schola: William Byrd (1543-1623), Nunc Dimittis (Short Service) Hymn 496, “How bright appears the Morning-Star” Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern William Byrd (1543-1623), Mass for Five Voices, “Gloria in excelsis” Psalm 84, Anglican chant: Charles Hubert Hastings Parry (1848-1918) Hymn 259, “Hail to the Lord who comes” Old 120th Johannes Eccard (1553-1611), When to the temple Mary went Hymn 517, “How lovely is thy dwelling-place” Brother James’ Air William Byrd (1543-1623), Mass for Five Voices, “Sanctus & Benedictus” William Byrd (1543-1623), Mass for Five Voices, “Agnus Dei” William Byrd (1543-1623), Senex puerum portabat Hymn 277, “Sing of Mary, pure and lowly” Raquel Processional Psalm 150, Anglican chant: George Talbot (1875-1918)
MUSIC SUNDAY AFTERNOON RECITALS JAMES KEALEY, ORGAN THIRD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, ROCHESTER, NEW YORK SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6 — 3:15 P.M. IN-PERSON AND ONLINE AT CATHEDRALATL.ORG/RECITALS Edward Elgar, “Allegro maestoso” from Organ Sonata in G Major, Op. 28 Cecila McDowall, Church bells beyond the stars Enrico Bossi, Étude Symphonique, Op. 78 Charles-Marie Widor, “Choral” from Symphonie Romane, Op. 73 Louis Vierne, “Final” from Symphonie VI, Op. 59
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 Ward Bondurant, Senior Warden
Samuel T. Wilmoth, Junior Warden
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FRIENDS OF CATHEDRAL MUSIC PRESENTS
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2022 7:30 P.M.
VOCES8 is one of the most sensational choirs on the international music scene, having earned its reputation by touring throughout the world, more than a dozen critically acclaimed compact discs, and ravishingly beautiful virtual concerts and YouTube videos. Their eagerly anticipated return to the Cathedral is certain to grace us with one of the most breathtakingly beautiful evenings of music anywhere in Atlanta this season.
Tickets: cathedralATL.org/concerts
PRAYER List FOR THOSE WHO ARE ILL OR RECOVERING: LONG TERM PRAYERS: R. Huntley Allen • Penny Barnett • Perry Benton • Virginia Bicksler • Heather Clark • Sharon Crews • The
Crossley Family • Jerri Darnell • Marg Denny • Terry Dornbush • Stephen Douglass • Sarah duBignon • Deborah Ellington • Ruth Fuqua • Charles Hicks, Jr. • Karen Howard • Jane Jones • Louise Kan • Lisa Krysiak • Charles Lane • Tommy Mason • Carol McDonald • Glenn Miller • Royce Mitchell • Bill Morrison • Susan Myers • Charlie Neal • Marian Palmore • Ginna Pope • Rubye and Wayne Reid • Lorraine Reynolds • Agnes Elizabeth Robertson • Jean Robertson • Nora Robillard • Betty Roper • Louis "Skip" Schueddig • Rose Mary Thompson • Tommy Truesdale • Ron Wallace • Faye Van Winkle
FAMILY AND FRIENDS: Bettina Bass • Lisa Bradshaw • Pam Breedlove • Lila Jo Callaway • Andrew Clark • Sara Ann Collins • Marie
Corrigan • Ava Corroon • Judy Crosby • Dan Elson • Jackson Francis • Carleton Fuller • Theresa Gent • Mark Goodwin • Martha Heinze • Rob Hendler • Eboni and Everton Heron • Gayle Higley • Rebecca Hinkle • William Hudson • Cadel Ingraham • Tom Jones • Robin Kemp • Patrick Kilian • Marla Lenihan • Rita Lewis • Pete Livezey • Lauren Makhlouf • Pat Martin • Jan McPherson • The Mills Family • Betsy Moore • Linus Nickel • Neal Peters • Bill Poole • Carter Randall • Katie Royal • Einar Sagstuen • James Sands • Gary Schiff • John Tanner • Yvonne Tate • Pierson Thames • Bryson Thomas • Wayne Thurman • Olive Toy • Cheryl Waybright • Callie Weldon • Evelyn Williams • Harris Wilson • Liz Woodring • Whit A. Wright • Hollis Youngner
FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED: Liz Beal Kidd • Mary Cole Maples • Ann Lane Stiles • Phyllis Villec
Adult EDUCATION A GOOD DEATH: VALUES, PLANS, AND DECISIONS FOR THE END OF LIFE SUNDAYS 10:10 — 11:00 A.M., ROOM 239 AND ON ZOOM All are welcome to join Canon Cathy Zappa for this exploration of the end of life, in light of our faith, and the values and decisionmaking processes that attend it. Contact Canon Cathy Zappa, czappa@cathedralATL.org for more information.
OLD FASHIONED SUNDAY SCHOOL: EPIPHANY SERIES SUNDAYS 10:10 — 11:00 A.M., CHILD HALL AND ONLINE The twentieth century Jesuit scientist Pierre Teilhard de Chardin believed that our salvation lies in becoming one with the universe. He saw divine incarnational energy at the heart of evolution and the birthing of Christ (which he called Christogenesis) as the emerging personal union of God, human, and cosmos. Teilhard’s thought offers a fascinating reunion of science and religion, which has profound implications for how we see ourselves and the purpose and meaning of our lives. Ilia Delio is our guide. Canon Maxwell is using her book “Making All Things New: Catholicity, Cosmology, Consciousness” (Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books, 2015) as the basis for our class discussions and Sister Delio is also scheduled to be at the Cathedral in person on Saturday, April 23, 2022, to deliver a talk she has titled “Christifying the Universe.” Delio’s book and tickets to her talk are available in the Cathedral Book Store.
ADULT CONFIRMATION CLASSES
OUR CLASS SCHEDULE WILL BE AS FOLLOWS:
We are excited to offer an Adult Confirmation Class in preparation for a Diocesan confirmation service to be held on Saturday, March 26. All adults interested in confirmation, as well as anyone interested in learning more about the church or renewing their commitment of faith is welcome to attend. The class is also open to high school students who were unable to complete confirmation in their eighth grade year. Please note one class will meet on a Saturday!
Sunday, February 27, 10:10 a.m. Sunday, March 6, 10:10 a.m. Saturday, March 12, 1:00-3:00 p.m. Sunday, March 13, 10:10 a.m. Sunday, March 20, 10:10 a.m. The diocesan confirmation service will be held at the Cathedral on Saturday, March 26 at 2:00 p.m. Please contact Canon Lauren Holder, lholder@ cathedralATL.org with any questions.
Cathedral THRIFT HOUSE
ALLEGRO
GRATITUDE FOR THE CATHEDRAL THRIFT HOUSE The Cathedral has operated the non-profit Cathedral Thrift House to serve the community since 1949. Staff and volunteers manage the shop, and take pride in maintaining a clean and well-appointed store. Customers are welcomed with Christian hospitality and have fun while shopping for necessities and affordable luxuries. In 2021, the Thrift House contributed $28,910 to the Cathedral's outreach efforts, providing needed funds for our community partners, half of which will fund the Habitat for Humanity 2022 house build.
MUSIC FOR YOUNG CHILDREN The Music Department and Children’s Ministries jointly sponsor Allegro: Music for Young Children, for children through age 8, using the Musikgarten curriculum. We also offer the Allegro Choir for kindergarten, first, and second grades. Using play, movement, singing, and instruments, Allegro and Musikgarten classes help younger children develop musical skills and knowledge as well as an appreciation for music. Children and their parents find this to be a wonderful introduction to the music program at the Cathedral.
Want to support the Thrift House? You can donate items in good condition and shop for amazing treasures for the home, including art, rugs, lamps, china, glassware, decorative accessories, and furniture. The Thrift House sells affordable luxuries: oneof-a-kind, vintage, and even antique items. Well-stocked racks of better quality ladies' and men's clothing offer high fashion at moderate prices. Readers and music lovers will enjoy the large selection of books, magazines, CDs and DVDs, and vinyl records.
Classes are held in the Allegro room, downstairs next to the choir room, and are taught by Sarah Cauthen. Participants need not be members of the Cathedral. Register at cathedralATL.org/allegro. Contact Sarah Cauthen, scauthen@cathedralATL.org, for more information.
Visit the Thrift House: 1893 Piedmont Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30324 404-876-5440 Current hours: Open Tuesday–Saturday, 11:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Donations accepted Tuesday–Saturday,11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
SPIRITUALITY WOMEN’S LENTEN RETREAT – BE STILL AND KNOW Cathedral women, along with women friends or relatives, are invited to attend our annual Lenten Retreat, March 18-20 at St. Mary’s Sewanee in Tennessee. This retreat will be just that—a retreat—with very little programming and lots of space to tend to your mind, body and soul. We will gather for meals, prayer and optional prompts for creativity and mindfulness. In the beautiful setting of St. Mary’s Sewanee, there will be plenty of time to rest, play, enjoy the outdoors, and be in fellowship with God and one another. The retreat will be led by the Rev. Lauren Holder, Canon for Community and Education. Costs for the weekend, which cover lodging and meals, are $290 (private room) or $230 per person (shared/double room). The deadline for registration and payment is February 18. Please contact Jeannie Mahood, jmahood@cathedralATL.org or 404-365-1031, for further information. For more information about the location, please visit their website: www.stmaryssewanee.org. Space is limited so register soon at cathedralATL.org/spirituality.
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The Cathedral is participating in the Hunger Walk Run, an event of the Atlanta Community Food Bank, this year – and we need your support! Hunger Walk 2022 will be hosted both in-person and virtually on Sunday, March 6. This event is one of the most important hunger relief efforts of the year. The money we raise will feed hope for the 1 in 8 people who face hunger in our community. Please join us in supporting this important mission! You can help us reach our team fundraising goal by making a donation on behalf of the entire team or a specific team member. Or take the next step against hunger by joining our team in-person or virtually. Sign up for the Cathedral's team by visiting cathedralATL.org/hungerwalkrun.
The Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord This Sunday, February 6