The CATHEDRAL TIMES The weekly newsletter of the Cathedral of St. Philip · Serving Atlanta and the World · February 20, 2022
THANK YOU FOR ARGUING by the Rev. Canon George Maxwell, Vicar I love to argue. For you see, arguing is really about telling a story in hopes that I can persuade you to agree with it. Arguing is a way that we come together. Arguing is a way that we find the truth. The problem with arguing, I think, is that we often fail to distinguish between arguing and fighting. Now fighting is a little bit different and I'm pretty good at that too at times. But there's a different purpose. Fighting is about winning. Fighting is about vanquishing your foe. Fighting is about domination. Now, I think Jesus knows something about this distinction and helps us understand it in our Gospel passage today, the Sermon on the Plain from Luke. “Blessed are the poor,” he says. “Woe to the rich.” Those sound like fighting words, don't they? Right off the bat. But if you think a little about what those words might have meant to the people that were there, you might get a different perspective. You see, “poor” and “rich” to that crowd are different than we think of those terms. They believed, in first century Palestine, that fundamentally they lived in a closed system, a closed society: that whatever goods and possessions there were to have, whatever status or power there was to obtain, whatever love there was to receive, was already out there and already with someone. So, the key was simply to keep what you inherited. The distribution had already been made. So, why is Jesus pointing this out? What's his purpose? They're not fighting words. It's an argument. It's trying to point to the community. It's trying to point to a consciousness of the whole. It's trying to invite people to change their behavior about their own selfperception or about their way they're behaving in the world because of the presence of God, because of the community, because of what it does to other people. The Gospel is good news for the poor. They are raised up. When Jesus is offering woes to the rich, he is not attempting to vanquish them or dominate them or exclude them. He is inviting them to join. To be members of the community. To exercise their power, their presence, in relationship with other people. It's for the good of the whole. That's his purpose. It's an argument, not a fight. We had a going away party recently for a dear friend of mine. He's been a member of this parish for a long time. Other than our friendship, we do not agree on a single thing. Not politics, not sports, and I particularly don't like his choice of basketball teams. As we were toasting him on the night of his going away party, he looked up and with some emotion on his face said, "I am so thankful for this community. For you gathered here. You have changed the way I've thought about things over the years, you really have." And I have to confess my immediate reaction was, "Yeah, we brought you around." And then I was silent for just a moment. And I thought, I've really changed too. I have really changed the way I see things by your presence, by your arguments, by your story. That's where truth comes from, I think. Truth emerges out of argument among friends and that's good news. Thank God. Amen.
This SUNDAY
FEBRUARY 20, 2022 · The Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany, Year C
Genesis 45:3-11, 15 · Psalm 37:1-12, 41-42 · 1 Corinthians 15:35-38,42-50 · Luke 6:27-38
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. Julia Mitchener
8:45 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST, CATHEDRAL Celebrant: The Rev. Canon Cathy Zappa Preacher: The Very Rev. Sam Candler Cathedral Singers: Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847), “Allegro moderate e serioso” and “Adagio” from Organ Sonata in F minor, Op. 65, No. 1 Hymn 379, “God is Love, let heaven adore him” Abbot’s Leigh Hymn 7, “Christ, whose glory fills the skies” Ratisbon Hymn 581, “Where charity and love prevail there God is ever found” Cheshire David Briggs (b. 1962), Christ’s Peace Hymn 593, “Lord, make us servants of your peace” Dickinson College Craig Phillips (b. 1961), Festival Eucharist, “Sanctus & Benedictus” Craig Phillips (b. 1961), Festival Eucharist, “Christ our Passover” Harold Friedell (1905-1958), Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life Hymn 577, “God is love, and where true love is God himself is there” Ubi caritas (Murray) Hymn 347, “Go forth for God” Litton Fanny Mendelssohn (1805-1847), Prelude for Organ (in F)
11:15 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST, CATHEDRAL Celebrant: The Rev. Canon Cathy Zappa Preacher: The Very Rev. Sam Candler Cathedral Choir: Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847), “Allegro moderate e serioso” and “Adagio” from Organ Sonata in F minor, Op. 65, No. 1 Hymn 379, “God is Love, let heaven adore him” Abbot’s Leigh Song of Praise, Craig Phillips (b. 1961), Festival Eucharist, “Gloria in excelsis” Psalm 37:1-12, 41-42, Anglican chant: Henry John Gauntlett (1805-1876) Hymn 581, “Where charity and love prevail there God is ever found” Cheshire David Briggs (b. 1962), Christ’s Peace Hymn 593, “Lord, make us servants of your peace” Dickinson College Craig Phillips (b. 1961), Festival Eucharist, “Sanctus & Benedictus” Craig Phillips (b. 1961), Festival Eucharist, “Christ our Passover” Colin Mawby (1936-2019), Ave verum corpus Hymn 577, “God is love, and where true love is God himself is there” Ubi caritas (Murray) Hymn 347, “Go forth for God” Litton Fanny Mendelssohn (1805-1847), Prelude for Organ (in F)
11:15 A.M. SERVICIO DE KOINONIA, CON LA SANTA EUCARISTÍA , MIKELL CHAPEL Officiant and Preacher: The Rev. Deacon Juan Sandoval
This SUNDAY
FEBRUARY 20, 2022 · The Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany, Year C
Genesis 45:3-11, 15 · Psalm 37:1-12, 41-42 · 1 Corinthians 15:35-38,42-50 · Luke 6:27-38
4 P.M. CHORAL EVENSONG, CATHEDRAL Officiant and Preacher: The Rev. Dr. Thee Smith Cathedral Schola: Craig Phillips (b. 1961), Preces & Responses, St David’s, Roswell Hymn 29, “O Trinity of blessed light” Bromley Psalm 37:1-12, 41-42, Anglican chant: Henry John Gauntlett (1805-1876) William Mathias (1934-1992), Jesus College Service David Briggs (b. 1962), Christ’s Peace Hymn 604, “When Christ was lifted from the earth” San Rocco Craig Phillips (b. 1961), Christ, mighty Savior Hymn 379, “God is Love, let heaven adore him” Abbot’s Leigh Processional Psalm 150, Anglican chant: George Talbot (1875-1918)
MUSIC SUNDAY AFTERNOON RECITALS DAMIN SPRITZER, ORGAN UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA, NORMAN, OKLAHOMA SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20 — 3:15 P.M. IN-PERSON AND ONLINE AT CATHEDRALATL.ORG/RECITALS René Louis Becker, Marche Triomphale: Ite missa est Pierre Kunc, Piéce Funebre Harvey Grace, Meditation from Ten Compositions for Organ, Vol. II Harvey Grace, Fantasia alla Marcia
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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MUSIC
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2022 7:30 P.M., AT THE CATHEDRAL Always on the lookout to create experiences that engage and delight in new ways, we’ve invited not one but two masterful countertenors to join us for an exploration of sublime repertoire not often performed. Special guest Reginald Mobley returns to join ABO favorite Nathan Medley in a program of scintillating and intimate music by the “English Orpheus” Henry Purcell and his colleagues. Presented by the Atlanta Baroque Orchestra. Tickets are available at atlantabaroque.org
PRAYER List FOR THOSE WHO ARE ILL OR RECOVERING: IMMEDIATE NEEDS: Bob Crawford • Marion Hopkins • Lee Stovall 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 • Jill Mahaffey • Tom and Kathie Mahaffey • Tommy Mason • Carol McDonald • Glenn Miller • Bill Morrison • Susan Myers • Charlie Neal • Marian Palmore • Ginna
Pope • Rubye and Wayne Reid • Lorraine Reynolds • Agnes Elizabeth Robertson • Jean Robertson • Nora Robillard • V.L. Roof, Jr. • Betty Roper • Louis "Skip" Schueddig • Rose Mary Thompson • Tommy Truesdale • Ron Wallace • Faye Van Winkle
FAMILY AND FRIENDS: Nathaniel Adams • Will Aukamp • Bettina Bass • Lisa Bradshaw • Pam Breedlove • Lila Jo Callaway • Andrew Clark • Marie Corrigan • Ava Corroon • Judy Crosby • Dan Elson • Jack Flanigan • Jackson Francis • Carleton Fuller •
Theresa Gent • Mark Goodwin • Clark Groseth • Vivian Hartz • 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: Hubert Davis, Jr. • Radcliff Spencer • George Sutherlin
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.
LENTEN QUIET DAY MARCH 19, 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM Led by Kimberly Broerman Save the date for our Lenten Quiet Day on Saturday, March 19, in St. Mary’s Chapel. Kimberly Broerman is a Christian spiritual director, and she runs Deep Waters Center for Prayer and Exploration, where she guides folks in exploring the spiritual life through one-on-one conversations, small groups, talks, retreats and workshops. A graduate of Candler School of Theology, and an associate at Green Bough House of Prayer, Kimberly has a passion for helping folks grow in their sense of God’s love and movement in their lives. The cost is $20 and includes lunch. Register at cathedralATL.org/spirituality.
FEBRUARY 21 LABYRINTH WALK AND TAIZÉ Get your week off to a peaceful start with a Labyrinth Walk and Taizé Monday, February 21. A Labyrinth introduction will take place in Child Hall at 6:45 p.m., followed by a facilitated walk 7-8 p.m. Then the Taizé prayer service starts at 8 p.m. Originating in Taizé, France, this simple service of scripture, music, and candlelight will bring a beautiful and prayerful close to your Monday. The Labyrinth and Taizé take place every 3rd Monday at the Cathedral. Come to one, or both – and bring a friend!
Adult EDUCATION BODY AND SOUL: MEN'S HEALTH AND SPIRITUALITY SUNDAYS 1:00 P.M., WALTHOUR LIBRARY AND ON ZOOM A men's group for discussion of various men's health issues and spirituality. The initial meeting will be Sunday, February 20, in the Walthour Library. The meetings will be at 1 p.m. on Sundays and available in person and via Zoom. If you are interested in attending or have questions, please contact the Rev. Deacon Juan Sandoval, jsandoval@cathedralATL.org, or call at 404-365-1095.
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.
MEMBERSHIP TRANSITIONS NEW MEMBERS Marty Laubmann, from Atlanta Alyn Wambeke, from Jacksonville, Florida Phillip and Mary Kay Knight, from Acworth, Georgia Berny and Anne Gray, from Atlanta Gail Timmis, from Atlanta
Adelin Edwards, from Fort Walton Beach, Florida Trey and Sally Kilpatrick, from Atlanta Chris and Mary Coleman, from Winston-Salem, North Carolina Barbara Rice, from St. Simons Island, Georgia
Children's MINISTRY
Cathedral BOOK STORE
POSTMASTER: Dated Material. Please deliver by February 19, 2022
OUTREACH
The Cathedral is participating in the Hunger Walk Run, an event of the Atlanta Community Food Bank – 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.
Throughout the WEEK The Dean’s Men’s Bible Study Led by Dean Sam Candler 7 a.m., Tuesday The Dean’s Women’s Bible Study Led by Dean Sam Candler 10:45 a.m., Wednesday Early Morning Women's Bible Study Led by Canon Lauren Holder 7 a.m., Tuesday Eat Your Word Bible Study Led by Canon Cathy Zappa Noon - 1 p.m., Wednesday Sons of Thunder Led by Canon George Maxwell 7 a.m., Thursday (monthly)
Please Note: Masks are now optional in worship services and other gatherings at the Cathedral of St. Philip. For community health and for the common good, we continue to urge full vaccinations and safe gatherings.
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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