The CATHEDRAL TIMES The weekly newsletter of the Cathedral of St. Philip · Serving Atlanta and the World · May 22, 2022
THE REAL PRESENCE OF JESUS
At the 8:45 service last Sunday, May 15, we celebrated the culmination of the Holy Eucharist Instruction Class. This class of first graders spent the spring learning about the mystery of the Holy Eucharist, and they participated joyously in the liturgy from the front pews. Canon Lauren Holder’s sermon recognized their work and the real presence of Jesus in the world. Here is a portion of that sermon; read or watch the whole sermon at cathedralATL.org/sermons. By the Rev. Canon Lauren Holder
Today we recognize our young people who have been preparing to receive the Holy Eucharist with a deeper understanding of the mystery of Jesus’ presence among us. Of course, the Eucharist is available to anyone at any age in this place—because we believe that the Real Presence of Jesus is in and among the bread and the wine that we receive, and we believe that Jesus makes himself accessible to all people again and again in our scripture and tradition. Jesus wants to be present with us, so at this altar, Jesus is available to all. And yet we recognize that there is something very special about embracing this mystery in a new way, having studied alongside our young peers, paying attention to the words of the Eucharistic Prayer, asking questions, listening to one another’s stories and thoughts about Jesus. So for our young friends who are receiving the Holy Eucharist today—whether it is for the first time or the 100th time—know that God is doing something new in you. And for our older friends! Good news! God is doing something new in you too. Together we are about to make the presence of Jesus real in this bread and this wine—we are about to receive the body of Christ, and become the body of Christ. And even though we may understand this sacrament a little better this week than the weeks before, we still get to be in awe of the mystery that we receive and become the body of Christ. But what about on the days when we’re not in church and we’re not coming to the altar to receive Jesus in this special way? What about tomorrow when we’re back at school or work or home or play? What about when we have big feelings about what’s going on at school or work or home or far away? Where is Jesus then? Take a look at our gospel story today. Jesus is with his friends, eating and talking and teaching. His friend Judas has just left the table and is preparing to betray Jesus. His friend Peter is about to deny they are friends at all. And right there in the middle of these heartaches, Jesus says this to the friends around him: By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another. Friends—this is how we make Jesus’ presence real in any given moment. No matter where we are or who we are with or if we are all alone—Jesus is real and present when we love one another. Now some kinds of love can be pretty easy. And some kinds of love can be pretty hard. Jesus was really good at all kinds of love, so we have lots of good examples. And the example that we pay special attention to in the Easter season is that of Jesus’ death and resurrection. It’s an example of how Jesus willingly gave up some of his power to ensure everyone would have access to a new heaven and a new earth—to eternal life and eternal love—to the Real Presence of God in the here and now. So friends, as you come forward today to receive the mystery of Christ’s Real Presence in this bread and this wine, consider how you might make Christ’s presence real in the world around us. Because I am convinced that God is making things new—even and especially in the face of suffering and sin. God is making all things new. And God needs you and your love to make that new thing real.
This SUNDAY
MAY 22, 2022 · The Sixth Sunday of Easter, Year C
Acts 16:9-15 · Psalm 67 · Revelation 21:10, 22-22:5 · John 14:23-29
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 AND 11:15 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST, CATHEDRAL Celebrant: The Rev. Canon Lauren Holder Preacher: The Very Rev. Sam Candler 8:45 a.m. Cathedral Singers / 11:15 a.m. Cathedral Schola: Hymn 518, “Christ is made the sure foundation” Westminster Abbey Hymn 417, “This is the feast” Festival Canticle At 11:15, Psalm 67 Anglican chant: Edward C. Bairstow (1874-1946) Hymn 513, “Like the murmur of the dove’s song” Bridegroom Edward Bairstow (1874-1946), Blessed city, heavenly Salem Hymn 625, “Ye holy angels bright, who wait at God’s right hand” Darwall’s 148th Richard Proulx (1937-2010) S-125, “Sanctus & Benedictus” from A Community Mass Jack Warren Burnam (b. 1946), WLP 876, “Christ Our Passover” Philip Wilby (b. 1949), If ye love me Hymn 577, “God is love, and where true love is” Ubi caritas (Murray) Hymn 379, “God is Love, let heaven adore him” Abbot’s Leigh Grayston Ives (b. 1948), Processional
11:15 A.M. SERVICIO DE KOINONIA, CON LA SANTA EUCARISTÍA , MIKELL CHAPEL Officiant and Preacher: The Rev. Deacon Juan Sandoval
4 P.M. CHORAL EUCHARIST, CATHEDRAL Celebrant and Preacher: The Rev. Canon Cathy Zappa Cathedral Choir: Jean Langlais (1907-1991), “Kyrie” from Messe Solennelle Jean Langlais (1907-1991), “Gloria in excelsis” from Messe Solennelle Psalm 67, Anglican chant: Edward C. Bairstow (1874-1946) Hymn 387, “We sing of God, the mighty source” Magdalen College Edward Bairstow (1874-1946), Blessed city, heavenly Salem WLP-788, “As newborn stars were stirred to song” Alexandra Jean Langlais (1907-1991), “Sanctus” from Messe Solennelle Jean Langlais (1907-1991), “Benedictus” from Messe Solennelle Jean Langlais (1907-1991), “Agnus Dei” from Messe Solennelle Hymn 420, “When in our music God is glorified” Engelberg Processional Psalm 150, Anglican chant: George Talbot (1875-1918)
SUNDAY AFTERNOON RECITALS Sunday, May 22 — 3:15 p.m. JENS KORNDÖRFER, ORGAN First Presbyterian Church, Atlanta IN-PERSON AND ONLINE AT CATHEDRALATL.ORG/RECITALS Charles-Marie Widor (1844-1937), Symphonie pour orgue No. 6 en Sol Mineur, Op. 42, No. 2
MUSIC CHOIRS UNCORKED, JUNE 17 The Choirs of the Cathedral of St. Philip proudly present Choirs Uncorked! Join us as we hang up our cassocks and let our hair down to show a side of ourselves not seen on a normal Sunday morning. We will be showcasing many styles from 42nd Street to the Met. This musical feast will also include snacks and beverages for your enjoyment. We will also have a silent auction with treasures from the vaults of some of our finest parishioners. All proceeds from the evening will go to fund the choir's next pilgrimage to England in 2024. Tickets are available to purchase online at cathedralATL.org/music and in the Cathedral Book Store. Thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you there!
PRAYER List FOR THOSE WHO ARE ILL OR RECOVERING: LONG TERM PRAYERS: R. Huntley Allen • Penny Barnett • Leo Oliveros Barragan • Perry Benton • Virginia Bicksler • Jeff Bonnell •
Heather Clark • Paula Cowart • Sharon Crews • The Crossley Family • Jerri Darnell • Marg Denny • Terry Dornbush • Stephen Douglass • Sarah duBignon • Deborah Ellington • Ruth Fuqua • Libby Gilmore • Charles Hicks, Jr. • Karen Howard • Jane Jones • Louise Kan • Jane Knight • Lisa Krysiak • Jill Mahaffey • Tom and Kathie Mahaffey • Tommy Mason • Carol McDonald • Glenn Miller • Susan Myers • Jim Myrick • Charlie Neal • Marian Palmore • Ginna Pope • Rubye and Wayne Reid • 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: Nathaniel Adams • Will Aukamp • Melody Badger • Bettina Bass • Emily Bennett • Amy Bradley • Lisa
Bradshaw • Lila Jo Callaway • Patti Champion-Garner • Lindsay Chapman • Marie Corrigan • Ava Corroon • Bob Crawford • Judy Crosby • Easton Matthew Dyas • Dan Elson • Jack Flanigan • Jackson Francis • Carleton Fuller • Theresa Gent • Mark Goodwin • Vicky Haard • Don Harp III • Vivian Hartz • Martha Heinze • Eboni and Everton Heron • Sally Herring • Gayle Higley • Eric Hilkman • William Hudson • Beth Ingle • Cadel Ingraham • Tom Jones • Erin Karch Kennedy • Skye Kennedy • Robin Kemp • Patrick Kilian • Rita Lewis • Pete Livezey • Lauren Makhlouf • Pat Martin • Christopher McCullough • Anne McMullan • Jan McPherson • Ruth Ann Metcalf • Montserrat Miller • The Mills Family • Betsy Moore • Malcolm A. Moore • Linus Nickel • Bess O'Connor • Neal Peters • Bill Poole • Betty Preston • Carter Randall • Bobbie Rowe • Einar Sagstuen • James Sands • Gary Schiff • Betty Shelton • Sam Sheridan • Denise Siers • Don Smith • Kathryn Snider • Lauren Stice • Yvonne Tate • Pierson Thames • Bryson Thomas • Olive Toy • Cheryl Waybright • Evelyn Williams • Harris Wilson • Bill and Liz Woodring • Whit A. Wright • Hollis Youngner
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. Canon Julia B. Mitchener, Canon The Rev. Catherine Zappa, Canon for Liturgy and Pastoral Care 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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HABITAT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! We will build another Habitat home this summer starting June 18 with volunteers from the Cathedral and several other church partners. No prior skills or tools are required as we will teach you how to do the tasks and provide the tools and supervision. This is a wonderful program and fun experience that makes a lasting impact. If interested, visit cathedralATL.org/habitat to learn more and sign up!
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REGISTER FOR SUMMER ALLEGRO MUSIC CLASSES! CLASSES ARE JUNE 1 – AUGUST 31 Open to children from birth through age 8. All classes are $75. "All Together" Musikgarten for babies and toddlers to age 3 (caregiver attends with child/children) Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Cherubs (ages 3-5) Wednesdays, 4:00 – 4:45 p.m. Allegro Choir (Kindergarten through Grade 2) Wednesdays, 5:00 – 5:45 p.m. SIGN UP AT CATHEDRALATL.ORG/ALLEGRO.
RESPITE CARE ATLANTA SUMMER INFO. SESSIONS Respite Care Atlanta is seeking volunteers for its weekly respite program assisting adults living with mild-to-moderate dementia. Monthly Info Sessions at Second-Ponce de Leon Baptist Church give prospective volunteers a closer look at the program. Contact Jane Brann at info@respitecareatlanta.org to sign up! The next info sessions are: • • •
Monday, June 13, 10-11 am Monday, July 11, 10-11 am Monday, August 8, 10-11 am
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY LEMONADE SOCIAL This Sunday, May 22, during the Sunday School hour Cloister Garden All are welcome!
Adult EDUCATION MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID: HOW TO HELP SOMEONE IN MENTALHEALTH DISTRESS OR AT RISK OF SUICIDE The church is a place where we talk about hard things, like suicide, because we care about those who are hurting. Because many of us are hurting. This Sunday, May 22, during the Sunday school hour, Cathedral member, professional counselor, and suicide researcher, Dr. Mary Chase Mize (PhD, LPC, NCC), will lead a discussion about how to identify and respond to someone who may be having thoughts of suicide. In particular, we will learn why suicidal thoughts develop, how to recognize if someone may be at risk, and how to get connected to safety and resources. This class is for adults and youth. Please join us for this important topic.