The CATHEDRAL TIMES The weekly newsletter of the Cathedral of St. Philip · Serving Atlanta and the World · July 10, 2022
PASTORAL CARE: A SACRED SPACE
By the Rev. Deacon Juan Sandoval, Deacon for Hispanic Ministries and Pastoral Care Jesus calls us to pastor those in need, sickness, or any other reason. The Gospel according to John (21:15-16) guides us as he says, “feed my lambs, feed my sheep, take care of my sheep.” Again, in the Acts of the Apostles (20:28), “keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers.” Pastoral care reaches to all of God’s people within the church, the community, and the world. We often think of pastoral care as that which is provided by the clergy of a church, but indeed it reaches far beyond that. Brothers and sisters, every Christian is called to follow Jesus Christ, to serve God the Father, through the power of the Holy Spirit. God calls us to a special ministry of servanthood to serve all of God’s people. In the name of Jesus Christ, we are to serve all people, particularly the poor, the weak, the imprisoned, the hungry, the sick, and the lonely. Pastoral care extends to worshippers, their families, visitors, and those in vulnerable conditions. Pastoral care reaches into individual’s sacred space. It is an honor to be at the person’s side to walk with them, talk with them, and assist them to the best of our abilities when they are in the best of times and when they are in the worst of times. I know that when I have been visiting someone and when it comes to the transition from our earthly life into eternal life, it is a very sacred time and space for me to be there with the person. Pastoral care takes us to deep and privileged places that often no others are invited to enter. We are in sacred and holy space. There have been occasions when I am visiting someone in a hospital, nursing home, or assisted living facility and a stranger comes up to me and asks if I will pray with them or pray for them. We are the bandages, and we are the healing ointment for those in need, be it of the mind, body, or soul. My diaconal ministry has been rich and fulfilling. Working with bishops, priests, pastors, rabbis, and imams with common goals in serving immigrants, the incarcerated, and the destitute. Working at free clinics to provide health care to the underserved. And feeding the hungry by serving meals to them in various free kitchens. As a registered nurse, I have cared for the sickest of the sickest, the most wounded of the wounded, and the sweetest of the sweet. Working in critical care units, I found that some patients often returned for recurring ailments and others for intense transitioning issues. I remember some of those patients and how honored I was to provide them pastoral care which included spiritual and physical care. Over a period of years, I had the privilege of caring for Opal. Opal was in her seventies, suffered from recurring lung issues, and often required some time on a ventilator to assist her breathing. Opal was a religious person, but not of a particular denomination. As Opal came close to her time of transition, she asked if I would read passages from the Bible to her. I read to her for a while as she looked over at me and took my hand and closed her eyes for the last time. It is a privilege and a sacred honor to comfort and pray, whether ordained or not, for the Opals of this life and also for those who continue on their earthly journey. The mission for pastoral care at St. Philip’s is to provide care with grace, excellence, and hospitality. We believe pastoral care is rooted in the Grace of Christ, the Love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit. The pastoral care team at St. Philip’s is truly an amazing team composed of our clergy, staff, parishioners, volunteers, vestry, and our wonderful counseling center. I am amazed at the depth of pastoral care we offer at a church of this size, and I have been graced to serve others along with the wonderful people who assist in caring for all God’s people. We are always here for you. Should you need pastoral care, please call us at the pastoral care emergency line: 404-365-1003.
This SUNDAY
JULY 10, 2022 · The Fifth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 10, Year C Deuteronomy 30:9-14 · Psalm 25:1-9 · Colossians 1:1-14 · Luke 10:25-37
8:45 A.M. AND 11:15 A.M.: IN-PERSON AND ONLINE CATHEDRALATL.ORG / THE CATHEDRAL OF ST. PHILIP APP / FACEBOOK / YOUTUBE
7:45 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST, MIKELL CHAPEL Celebrant: The Rev. Dr. Thee Smith Preacher: The Rev. Deacon Juan Sandoval
8:45 AND 11:15 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST, CATHEDRAL Celebrant: The Rev. Dr. Thee Smith Preacher: The Rev. Deacon Juan Sandoval Sopranos and Altos: Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), Prelude in D Major, BWV 532 Hymn 390, “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” Lobe den Herren Robert Powell (b. 1932), S-280, Gloria in excelsis At 11:15 Psalm 25:1-9, Simplified Anglican chant S-415: melody, Jerome Meachen Hymn 529, “In Christ there is no East or West” McKee Alan Ridout (1934-1996), Prevent us, O Lord Hymn 304, “I come with joy to meet my Lord” Land of Rest Robert Powell (b. 1932), S-129, Sanctus & Benedictus Hymn 314, stanza 1 “Humbly I adore thee” Adoro te devote Arthur Wills (1926-2020), Ave verum corpus Hymn 604, “When Christ was lifted from the earth” San Rocco Hymn 657, “Love divine, all loves excelling” Hyfrydol Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), Fugue in D Major, BWV 532
11:15 A.M. SERVICIO DE KOINONIA, CON LA SANTA EUCARISTÍA , MIKELL CHAPEL Officiant and Preacher: The Rev. Deacon Letty Guevara Cuence
Adult EDUCATION SUMMER BIBLE STUDY: EAT YOUR WORD All are welcome to the Eat Your Word Bible study, which meets on Wednesdays at 12 p.m., in room 239 and by Zoom. A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 — July 13, 20, and 27 Cathedral member Dianne Otwell leads this devotional, prayerful approach to studying Psalm 23, in conversation with a book of the same title, A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23, by W. Philip Keller. Though it is not necessary to read the book to participate, it is a good read and supplement to the study. The book is available at the Cathedral Book Store and on their website, cathedralbookstore.org.
LEARN ABOUT THE CATHEDRAL ORGANS! Did you know that the Aeolian-Skinner, Op. 1399 organ in the Cathedral Nave has a whopping total of 5,130 pipes? Learn about what it takes to master these incredibly complex instruments with Caroline Robinson, our Associate Organist-Choirmaster, on Sunday, July 17, at 10:10 a.m. with a tour and lesson about our magnificent organs!
STEWARDSHIP Cathedral parishioners added more than $440,000 in pledges in June bringing us closer to our annual goal of $3,750,000! Thank you! To-date, 572 households have pledged almost $2,950,000 to God through the Cathedral of St. Philip for the year. Pledges enabled us to rebound from the pandemic, host incredible speakers and sacred musical performances, and hire several new staff members. Of course, pledges also allow the Cathedral to minister to the sick, welcome the stranger, and comfort those in mourning—all with grace, excellence, and hospitality. In short, your pledge amplifies the Cathedral’s impact. If you have not already done so, I sincerely hope that you can consider making a joyful pledge to the Cathedral this year. Visit cathedralATL.org/pledge or contact David Rocchio at 404-663-2838, or drocchio@ cathedralATL.org, for more information.
PRAYER List FOR THOSE WHO ARE ILL OR RECOVERING: IMMEDIATE NEEDS: Laura Cape • Edyth Shadburn LONG TERM PRAYERS: R. Huntley Allen • Penny Barnett • Virginia Bicksler • Jeff Bonnell • Heather Clark • Lawrence Cowart •
Paula Cowart • Sharon Crews • The Crossley Family • Marg Denny • Terry Dornbush • Sarah duBignon • Deborah Ellington • Ruth Fuqua • Libby Gilmore • Charles Hicks, Jr. • Karen Howard • Jane Jones • Louise Kan • Jane Knight • Lisa Krysiak • Bonnie Lamberth • Marion Losnick • Jill Mahaffey • Tommy Mason • Carol McDonald • Glenn Miller • Susan Myers • Jim Myrick • Charlie Neal • Marian Palmore • Gene Paradise • Ginna Pope • Rubye and Wayne Reid • Lorraine Reynolds • Agnes Elizabeth Robertson • Nora Robillard • Betty Roper • Peter and Kay Sanders • Louis "Skip" Schueddig • Julie Sutton • Rose Mary Thompson • Anne France Tremege • Frank Troutman III • Tommy Truesdale • Ron Wallace • Faye Van Winkle
FAMILY AND FRIENDS: Nathaniel Adams • Bettina Bass • Amy Bradley • Lisa Bradshaw • Barton Brown • Lila Jo Callaway • Marjorie Childs • Vaughn Clapp • Marie Corrigan • Ava Corroon • Bob Crawford • Judy Crosby • Barbara Beam Denison • Easton Matthew Dyas • Dan Elson • Nan Fishburn • Jack Flanigan • Jackson Francis • Carleton Fuller • Al Gardner • Theresa Gent • Mark Goodwin • Ken Griffiths • Vicky Haard • Janet Haldeman • Don Harp III • Vivian Hartz • Martha Heinze • Cathy Hendler • Eboni and Everton Heron • Gayle Higley • Eric Hilkman • William Hudson • Beth Ingle • Cadel Ingraham • Tom Jones • Robin Kemp • Rita Lewis • Pete Livezey • Lauren Makhlouf • Pat Martin • Christopher McCullough • Jan McPherson • Ruth Ann Metcalf • Montserrat Miller • The Mills Family • Betsy Moore • Malcolm A. Moore • Linus Nickel • Bess O'Connor • Bill Poole • Betty Preston • Carter Randall • Bobbie Rowe • Einar Sagstuen • James Sands • Gary Schiff • Betty Shelton • Denise Siers • Don Smith • Kathryn Snider • Lauren Stice • Yvonne Tate • Pierson Thames • Bryson Thomas • Cheryl Waybright • Evelyn Williams • Harris Wilson • Bill Woodring • Whit A. Wright • Hollis Youngner
FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED: Emily Bennett • Robert Maddox
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 for Mission 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
CATHEDRAL TIMES SUBMISSION DEADLINES: FOR THE SUNDAY, JULY 17 ISSUE, THE DEADLINE IS WEDNESDAY, JULY 6. FOR THE SUNDAY, JULY 24 ISSUE, THE DEADLINE IS WEDNESDAY, JULY 13. TO RECEIVE THE TIMES BY EMAIL, CONTACT LIZ AULL, LAULL@CATHEDRALATL.ORG. TO SUBMIT AN ANNOUNCEMENT REQUEST, CONTACT SARA CRAIGGOODELL, SCRAIGGOODELL@CATHEDRALATL.ORG. 404-365-1000 | cathedralATL.org pastoral care emergency line: 404-365-1003
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THE CATHEDRAL PRESCHOOL IS HIRING! For over 50 years, the Cathedral Preschool has engaged children in meaningful learning that provides for students’ cognitive, social, emotional, and spiritual development. Our teachers nurture children’s innate curiosity, understanding how each child learns best as well as what personal interests might serve as catalysts for students’ individual learning. With every lesson about numbers, letter sounds, colors, or how a plant grows, we encourage kindness, empathy, courage and the Episcopal values students need beyond their preschool years. Atlanta’s finest public and independent schools are familiar with the quality of the Cathedral Preschool experience and value our history of matriculating well-prepared students. Each class has two teachersa lead, and assistant teacher. Opportunities to join our well-trained, professional team are available for both three days (MWF) and five days per week, 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. for the 2022-2023 school year. Contact Laurie Campbell at 404-237-8777 or laurie.campbell@ cpsatl.org to learn about our positions, collegial team, competitive pay, and professional development benefits.
Saturday Mornings 8:30 a.m. – Noon In the cathedral parking lot
Peachtree ROAD RACE
“Blessings to you and you and you!” Dean Sam Candler and Cathedral clergy blessed the throngs of racers as they passed by the Cathedral at the Peachtree Road Race!