The Cathedral Times - January 22, 2023

The CATHEDRAL TIMES

REMEMBERING DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., AT THE ROTHKO CHAPEL

By the Very Rev. Sam Candler, Dean of the Cathedral

On the Thursday before Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, I made a very quick visit to Houston. My trip was part of a surprise party for my daughter’s birthday, one of the big ones. It was lovely, as always, to be with other family members and to love each other.

On Friday, however, I had a couple of free hours before my return to Atlanta. With two of my children and my wife, I made a pilgrimage. We made a pilgrimage to the Rothko Chapel there in Houston. It is a masterpiece, a masterpiece of design and holiness and prayer. The interior space is rather spare, eight-sided, about fifty feet by fifty feet, with no fixed chairs or pews. Instead, wooden benches provide places of meditation and observation.

On the walls are fourteen pieces of art by Mark Rothko. Some of you may know that his art often consists of large, solid, blocks of color – squares or rectangles that simply engage the viewer with nuances of color and shape. I am engaged by them, whether they are in museums or chapels! The fourteen pieces in Houston’s Rothko Chapel are dark and somber in the dim light. But more light can bring out a deeper and lovely purple hue in them. The place is deliberately quiet, and the place is deliberately holy. Some people call the Rothko Chapel “an act of faith.” Rothko himself said that, “all good painting is a spiritual experience.”

Outside the chapel, on the grounds, is another holy piece of art. It is titled, “Broken Obelisk,” by Barnett Newman. Most of us realize what a complete obelisk is, and those monuments can be found almost everywhere in western civilization: from Cairo, Egypt, to Washington, DC. But Newman’s “Broken Obelisk” takes a broken upper top piece of an obelisk, and sets it upside down upon a shorter, pyramid structure – another top of an obelisk, if you will; the two pieces meet tip to tip. The guiding forces, behind both the Rothko Chapel and the “Broken Obelisk,” were John and Dominique de Menil, who encountered much political resistance in Houston in the late 1960s about where to install the sculpture. After the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the de Menils, at one point, had a plan to install the broken obelisk in front of Houston City Hall, with the inscription, “Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.” That plan did not come about, and the sculptor had never intended the piece to have an inscription anyway. Finally, resolution came with the piece “Broken Obelisk” being installed on the grounds of the Rothko Chapel, with the condition that it be dedicated to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The arrangement is both beautiful and somber. For me, it was a way of keeping the feast of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Take time to go love some people. Remember the brokenness, remember the somberness, remember the sadness. But find some beauty to rejoice in. Find some people to rejoice with. Let some light bring color to the world.

This SUNDAY

JANUARY 22, 2023 · The Third Sunday After the Epiphany, Year A Isaiah 9:1-4 • Psalm 27:1, 5-13 • 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 • Matthew 4:12-23

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 Lauren Holder

8:45 A.M. AND 11:15 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST, CATHEDRAL

Celebrant: The Very Rev. Sam Candler

Preacher: The Rev. Canon Lauren Holder

8:45 a.m. Cathedral Singers / 11:15 a.m. Cathedral Choir: Will Todd (b.1970), The Call of Wisdom Peter Hallock (1924-2014), The Lord is my Light

11:15 A.M. LA SANTA EUCARISTÍA, MIKELL CHAPEL

Officiant and Preacher: The Rev. Deacon Juan Sandoval

4 P.M. CHORAL EVENSONG FOR THE WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY, CATHEDRAL

Officiant and Preacher: The Rev. Canon Cathy Zappa

Cathedral Schola: Käthe Wright Kaufman, Preces & Responses

Roland E. Martin (b. 1955), St Paul’s Cathedral, Buffalo, in D William Mathias (1934-1992), Let the people praise thee, O God Roland E. Martin (b. 1955), Phos hilaron

On Thursday, January 12, the Cathedral hosted the Inaugural Prayer Service on the day of the inauguration of Brian Kemp to his second term as governor of Georgia. Blessings to Governor Kemp, and to all elected officials, as they serve the people of this state.

SUNDAY AFTERNOON RECITALS

ARIE MOTSCHMAN, ORGAN

Midway Presbyterian Church, Powder Springs, Georgia

SUNDAY, JANUARY 22 — 3:15 P.M. IN-PERSON AND ONLINE AT CATHEDRALATL.ORG/RECITALS

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), Partita diverse sopra: O Gott, du frommer Gott, BWV 767

Louis Vierne (1870-1937), “Adagio” from Symphonie 3 for Organ, Op. 28

Dan Locklair (b. 1949), Salem Sonata

Newcomers Tour

OUTREACH

ST. VERONICA’S GUILD EPIPHANY

DRIVE FAQ's

What is happening at the St. Veronica's Atrium table between services in January? St. Veronica’s Guild is holding their fundraising Epiphany Drive to help underwrite costs for many thousands of personal care items such as soap, toothpaste, shampoo and more that the Guild purchases for four hardworking Atlanta ministries throughout each year. Guild members at the Atrium table can tell you about the ministries and how you may make a donation.

Who benefits?

Hundreds of adults and children served each year by Emmaus House, Holy Comforter Episcopal Church, Church of the Common Ground, and Crossroads Community Ministries receive the personal care items.

How can I donate:

• At the Guild’s table – checks, cash, or use the Atrium kiosk for online donations

• At the Atrium kiosk any day of the week

• Visit cathedralATL.org/epiphany

What do the donations mean to the ministries?

Any monetary donation, small or sizeable, is valued and carefully used. Holy Comforter Episcopal Church, one beneficiary, serves persons who are marginalized by mental health challenges and poverty. As the Reverend Ashley Carr, Vicar, stated, “We are deeply grateful for your efforts, and I want you to know that our members greatly value the items you send to us. Many of our people wouldn’t have hygiene items if it weren’t for those you provide, because they can’t afford them.”

The CATHEDRAL of 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 Melody Palmore, Junior Warden

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WOMEN'S LENTEN RETREAT

WOMEN’S LENTEN RETREAT

March 17-19, 2023

All Cathedral women are invited to our annual Women’s Lenten Retreat at the beautiful St. Mary’s Sewanee retreat center in Tennessee. The retreat will be led by Canons Lauren Holder and Cathy Zappa.Watch the Cathedral Times for more information coming soon!

CHILDREN'S Ministry

REGISTER NOW FOR EYSEEDLINGS ANNUAL ICE SKATING ADVENTURE AT PARK TAVERN

Sunday, January 22 , 4 - 6 p.m.

RSVP to Lisa McNamara, lmcnamara@cathedralATL.org, by Friday, January 20 to order your tickets.

HOLY EUCHARIST INSTRUCTION CLASS

February 26 - March 26

Holy Eucharist Instruction Class is designed to instruct early learners (traditionally first grade) on the meaning of Holy Eucharist and the liturgy of the Episcopal Church. This is a five week class that meets in St. Mary's Chapel on the third floor. Classes are held during the education hour (10–11 a.m.) An adult is expected to attend this class with their child, so that conversations can continue at home. Contact Lisa McNamara, lmcnamara@cathedralATL.org for more information.

ADULT Education

THIS SUNDAY

Old Fashioned Sunday School

Child Hall , 10:10 a.m. We'll continue our series titled “What is Spiritual Intelligence?” All are welcome. You will find a light heart, warm welcome, and good coffee!

Living Faith: "Contemplative Neuroscience for Parents: Is it possible to raise well adjusted kids and hold on to your sanity" Room 319, 10:10 a.m.

January 22 and 29

Jesus tells us that the first and greatest commandment is to love God with all our heart, soul and mind. Caring for your heart, soul and mind is integral to a life of faith. This week, parishioner and licensed therapist Teddi Bair will discuss Contemplative Neuroscience for Parents: Is it possible to raise well adjusted kids and hold on to your sanity?

Young Professionals "Coffee & Conversation Cards" Walthour Library, 10:10 a.m.

On Sunday mornings during the formation hour, the Young Professionals' Group will gather in Walthour Library using conversation cards to inspire Christian discussions on scripture, faith and life.

Enjoy Biblical Greek Room 239 and on Zoom, 1:15 p.m.

This newcomer-friendly class is open to beginners, while including long-term members who enjoy exchanging tips, best learning practices, and coaching points on how to translate the Greek New Testament. Provided on a drop-in basis, first-time visitors need no previous knowledge of Greek. Please contact the Rev. Dr. Thee Smith, tsmith@cathedralATL.org, for more information.

ADULT CONFIRMATION CLASSES

January 22, February 5, February 19, March 12, and March 26 Child Hall, 4-6 p.m.

Our adult confirmation classes are for all adults who want to learn more about the Episcopal church. Whether you are interested in confirmation, want to re-affirm your faith, or just curious, we welcome you! Contact Canon Lauren Holder, lholder@cathedralATL.org for more information.

Cathedral BOOK STORE

PRAYER and the CONTEMPLATIVE IMAGINATION

A Mini-Retreat by Carl McColman Saturday, January 28

“Be still and know that I am God” is a promise from the Psalms: a promise that God may be known through stillness, silence, and contemplation. But how do we truly know God — and how does stillness truly invite us into this deeper way of knowing?

Explore these questions in this featured presentation given by Carl McColman, speaker and teacher on mystical spirituality and contemplative living. This event is in-person only, and will be held on Saturday, January 28 from 9–12, in Child Hall. Tickets are $45 (or $35 for students.)

Our facilitator, Carl McColman, is the author of many books, including Eternal Heart and The Big Book of Christian Mysticism (available in the Cathedral Book Store). Based in Atlanta, he is a commissioned presenter of Centering Prayer Introductory Workshops and a popular blogger, podcaster and retreat leader.

Visit cathedralbookstore.org/carl to learn more and register.

Thursday February 9, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. or Saturday, February 11, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

Kristen E. Vincent is author of the award-winning book, A Bead and a Prayer: A Beginner’s Guide to Protestant Prayer Beads. Join her as she shares the history, symbolism, and benefits of beads in prayer, then guides you through the process of making and using your own set of Anglican prayer beads.

Kristen has a Master of Theological Studies from Duke Divinity School and is a graduate of the two-year Academy for Spiritual Formation. She is also a spiritual director with certification as a Narrative Enneagram Practitioner.

During the workshop, each participant will follow along to make a full set of Anglican prayer beads. All necessary materials will be provided on the day of the event and are included in the $18 ticket cost.

Visit cathedralbookstore.org/beads to register.

PRAYER List

FOR THOSE WHO ARE ILL OR RECOVERING:

LONG TERM PRAYERS: R. Huntley Allen • Randy Allen • Virginia Bicksler • Bill Brockman • The Bryant Family • Connie Chapman • Geraldine Charles • Heather Clark • Robert F. Clayton • Paula Cowart • Sharon Crews • The Crossley Family • Rita Daly • Terry Dornbush • Sarah duBignon • Deborah Ellington • Paul Fekete • Joyce Egan Ferris • Phoebe Forio • Ken Griffiths • Jenny Ham • Karen Howard • Jane Jones • Louise Kan • Randi King • Lisa Krysiak • Bonnie Lamberth • Jill Mahaffey • Barbara Maples • Tommy Mason • Carol McDonald • Lee Moran • Susan Myers • Jim Myrick • Charlie Neal • Marian Palmore • Gene Paradise • Robert Proctor • Charles Puckett • Rubye and Wayne Reid • Lorraine Reynolds • Karen Richardson • Agnes Elizabeth Robertson • Nora Robillard • Betty Roper • Louis "Skip" Schueddig • Mary Sorrel • Tommy Truesdale • Ron Wallace •

FAMILY AND FRIENDS: Josephine Rose Adams • Elizabeth Alexander • Bettina Bass • Charlotte Eloise Bell • Ray and Pat Bell • Catherine Brinton • Lila Jo Callaway • Mika Chorey • Randy Coleman • Marie Corrigan • Ava Corroon • Bob Crawford • Judy Crosby • Jean DeSante • Redell DuBose • Harriet Ellis • Dan Elson • The Ewell Family • Kenneth Farr • Jack Flanigan • Raleigh Daniel Hairston • Don Harp III • Michael Hale • Vivian Hartz • Martha Heinze • Gayle Higley • Jackie Hoder • Jay Horton • Beth Ingle • Kathy Johnson • Bernard and Joan Kan • The Kelly Family • Robin Kemp • Herb Larrabee • Rachel Laurin • David Lewis • Pete Livezey • Hang Lu and Yonathan Thio • Carolyn R. Lusk • Lauren Makhlouf • Pat Martin • Michele McBride • Katie McRae • Susan Mendivil • Vannie B. Melton • Elaine Metcalf • Ruth Ann Metcalf • Denise Mims • Betsy Moore • Deloria Musgrove • Nan Nettleman • Linus Nickel • Mary Catherine Ogilvie • Steve Reece • Carl Rudolph • Einar Sagstuen • James Sands • Betty Shelton • Don Smith • Michael and Kathryn Snider • John Stansbury • Christine Still • Will Sutton • John and Cleary Tanner • Pierson Thames • Donnie Waller • Cheryl Waybright • Doyle Weekley • Whit A. Wright • Hollis Youngner

FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED: Jack Johnson • Richard Mattison • Daniel Pinckney Wilbanks

STEWARDSHIP

NEW ONLINE GIVING PLATFORM

The Cathedral is moving to a new platform to process online and credit card contributions beginning in January. Because the new platform is a part of the Cathedral’s TouchPoint database, parishioners will be able to make a contribution, set up a pledge, view contribution history, and print statements in one place. Cathedral stewardship staff will work with parishioners to help move information to the new system over the coming weeks. As part of this process, the Cathedral app will take the place of the atrium kiosk for onsite donations and purchases. You can visit cathedralATL.org/touchpoint to log in to your TouchPoint account and download the Cathedral app by visiting your phone's app store and searching “Cathedral of St. Philip.” As always, contact David Rocchio at 404-365-1033 or drocchio@cathedralATL.org for more information.

THE CATHEDRAL OF ST. PHILIP

This sunday at a glance

JANUARY 22, 2023

7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist Mikell Chapel

8:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist Cathedral

10:10 a.m. Old Fashioned Sunday School Child Hall

10:10 a.m. Living Faith Chapter Room (319)

10:10 a.m. Youth Sunday School Room 382

10:10 a.m. Godly Play 3rd Floor above the Atrium

10:10 a.m. Young Professionals “Coffee and Conversation Cards” Walthour Library

10:10 a.m. Newcomers Tour Gould Room

11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist Cathedral

11:15 a.m. La Santa Eucaristía Mikell Chapel

1:15 p.m. Enjoy Biblical Greek Room 239

3:15 p.m. Sunday Afternoon Recital: Arie Motschman Cathedral

4:00 p.m. Choral Evensong

FOR THE WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY Cathedral

4:00 p.m. Youth and Adult Confirmation Class

Child Hall and Conference Room 239

6:00 p.m. Sunday Evening EYC Room 382

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