The CATHEDRAL TIMES The weekly newsletter of the Cathedral of St. Philip · Serving Atlanta and the World · October 29, 2023
Homeless requiem The 35th Annual
We Will Remember Please join us in fellowship and support at our 35 annual homeless requiem on Wednesday, November 1. The Requiem is a service in memory of individuals who have died in the past year while unhoused. th
The guest dinner begins at 5 p.m., congregational hymn sing-along at 6:30 p.m., and the Requiem Service at 7 p.m. A number of community service providers will be available to our guests from 4:306:30 p.m. in the Atrium including a foot clinic, medical screenings from Mercy Care, hygiene kits from PCCI, and Emma’s closet, a clothing closet that respects the dignity of choice for our guests.
To support the Homeless Requiem, please consider: ? Volunteering. There are many volunteering opportunities available in the days before the Requiem and a variety of ways to help on Wednesday, November 1. You can also support our unhoused guests by simply providing the ministry of presence at the service. ? Making a donation to help fund this event and year-round Cathedral ministries that support our unhoused neighbors. ? Purchasing items from our Amazon wish list to donate to our guests to make them a little more comfortable this winter. To Volunteer or Donate, Scan the QR Codes Above or Visit:
cathedralatl.org/homelessrequiem
THE DEAN'S FORUM with CATHRYN VASSELL
This Sunday, October 29, 10:10 a.m., Child Hall
Join us this Sunday at the Dean's Forum to hear from Cathryn Vassell on Partner for HOME's work to provide immediate resources and a holistic approach for care for those who are unhoused in the City of Atlanta. Cathryn Vassell has dedicated her career to working with individuals experiencing homelessness and individuals living in marginalized communities for over 25 years. She is currently the CEO of Partners for HOME, where she creates and executes the strategy and vision for ending homelessness in the City of Atlanta.
This SUNDAY
OCTOBER 29, 2023 · The Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 25, Year A Leviticus 19:1-2,15-18 • Psalm 1 • 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 • Matthew 22:34-46
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. AND 11:15 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST, CATHEDRAL Celebrant: The Rev. Canon George Maxwell Preacher: The Very Rev. Sam Candler 8:45 a.m. Cathedral Singers: Becky McGlade (b. 1974), Come, my way, my truth, my life Ola Gjeilo (b. 1978), Ubi caritas et amor 11:15 a.m. Cathedral Choir: Becky McGlade (b. 1974), Come, my way, my truth, my life Stephen Caracciolo (b. 1962), Ubi caritas et amor
11:15 A.M. LA SANTA EUCARISTÍA, MIKELL CHAPEL Celebrant and Preacher: The Rev. Canon Lauren Holder
4 P.M. CHORAL EVENSONG,CATHEDRAL FOR THE FEAST OF TABITHA (DORCAS) OF JOPPA, OBSERVED Celebrant and Preacher: The Rev. Canon Lauren Holder Cathedral Schola: Kenneth Leighton (1929-1988), Preces & Responses Kenneth Leighton (1929-1988), Collegium Magdalenae Oxoniense Becky McGlade (b. 1974), Come, my way, my truth, my life William Harris (1883-1973), Holy is the true Light
UNITED THANK OFFERING: SMALL STEPS THAT CHANGE THE WORLD In 1889, two Episcopal women envisioned a way to collect small thank offerings as a personal expression of gratitude. From this, our modern day United Thank Offering (UTO) was born. Today, Episcopalians around the world continue to give thanks and give to UTO, collectively raising over $143 million in funds for over 5,400 grants since then. Even the smallest acts of gratitude and giving can create a meaningful impact on your own life and on the struggling communities that UTO support. We invite you to spend a few moments this week to pause with gratitude to consider the gifts God has given you, then on UTO Sunday, November 12, reflect on those blessings, and make a thank offering at cathedralATL.org/uto. “In ordinary life, we hardly realize that we receive a great deal more than we give, and that it is only with gratitude that life becomes rich.” –Dietrich Bonhoeffer
MUSIC Choral Eucharist
for All Faithful Departed At this service we will remember by name those members, family, and friends who have died in the past year.
SUNDAY AFTERNOON RECITALS MONIQUE ARAR, PIANO Tennessee State University, Nashville, Tennessee
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29 — 3:15 P.M. IN-PERSON AND ONLINE AT CATHEDRALATL.ORG/RECITALS
Franz Liszt (1811-1886), Sonata in B minor
ROYALL CONSORTS
Sunday, November 5, 2023 4 p.m. On All Saints’ Sunday, November 5 at 4:00 p.m., the Cathedral will offer a Choral Requiem Eucharist in remembrance of members and friends of the Cathedral who have died during the past year. The image-rich and comforting texts of the Requiem mass – the ancient Christian burial service – will be prayed this year using the music of Requiem by Gabriel Fauré (18451924) sung by the Cathedral Choir and accompanied by a chamber orchestra and organ. Whether you attend to mourn, to accompany those who are mourning, or simply to contemplate the mystery of heaven, we hope you will be comforted, inspired, and strengthened by it. This service will be livestreamed at cathedralATL.org/worship but will not be subsequently available, so join us at 4 p.m. on All Saints’ Sunday.
November 17, 7:30 pm
ROYALL CONSORTS CONCERT BY THE ATLANTA BAROQUE ORCHESTRA This concert celebrates a more intimate side of royalty, with music for the chamber by William Lawes. Atlanta Baroque Orchestra’s beloved violinists Julie Andrijeski and Evan Few are joined by two exceptional viola da gambists, a theorbist, and guest harpist extraordinaire Maxine Eilander for an evening of good vibrations. Experience the rich resonance created by six players, four families of instruments, and more than 100 strings! Purchase tickets at atlantabaroque.org/royall-concerts..
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. Salmoon Bashir, Curate for Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations The Rev. Deacon Juan Sandoval, Deacon for Hispanic Ministries and Pastoral Care The Rev. Theophus “Thee” Smith, Ph.D., Priest Associate Ward Bondurant, Senior Warden Melody Palmore, Junior Warden
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PRAYER List FOR THOSE WITH IMMEDIATE NEEDS: Tom Baker • Sandy Ford • Wynetta McNeill • Mary Mercer FOR THOSE WHO ARE ILL OR RECOVERING: LONG TERM PRAYERS: R. Huntley Allen • Randy Allen • Lucy Baker • Virginia Bicksler • Ed Black • Miguel Boaz-Contreras • The Bryant Family • Chris Cann • Connie Chapman • Geraldine Charles • The Crossley Family • Everett Doffermyre • Kendrick Dopp • Terry Dornbush • Deborah Ellington • Paul Fekete • Joyce Egan Ferris • Phoebe Forio • Tom Frolik • Bill Gray • Ken Griffiths • Steve Gunter • D. Louis Gruver, Jr. • Jenny Ham • Tory Hartness • Karen Howard • Jane Jones • Fred Keith, Jr. • Earline King • Hudson
Knox • Harry Lamon • Liza Lanier • Lisa Krysiak • Jill Mahaffey • Tommy Mason • Rebecca McDonough • Kimberly McOmber •
Lee Moran • Graham Mulling • Susan Myers • Jim Myrick • Charlie Neal • Marian Palmore • Al Plummer • The Priestley Family •
Sue Redd • Rubye and Wayne Reid • Lorraine Reynolds • Barbara and Joel Rice • Bob Riggins • Tom Roberts • Agnes Elizabeth Robertson • Betty Roper • Louis “Skip” Schueddig • Tommy Truesdale • Connie Vaughan • Ron Wallace • Jonathan Wright
FAMILY AND FRIENDS: Josephine Rose Adams • Elizabeth Alexander • Kaneez Khanum Bashir • Shaista Bashir • Bettina Bass • Ray and Pat Bell • Jason Berry • Eleanor Blount and Justin Blount Murray • Jason Brady • Chet Brewer • Catherine Brinton • Darnell Brown • Lila Jo Callaway • Mika Chorey • Anna Clifford • Marie Corrigan • Ava Corroon • Apryl Roberts Cox • Heather Dyas Coy •
Bob Crawford • Mollie Davidson • Angela DeRuvo • Megan Dyer • Ron Dyer • Bob Eaton • William Erb • Kenneth Farr • Harry
Fifield • Harrison Fitch • Jim Gregory and Rick Hoyle • Scott Gregory • Nick Hadden • McKee Hamilton • Don Harp III • Carolyn Harrison • Gayle Higley • Jay Horton • Beth Ingle • Cami Jackson • Patty and Shannon Jafolis • Brendan Jenkins • Anna Kelly • The Kelly Family • Robin Kemp • Dick Kustin • Herb Larrabee • Pete Livezey • Hilda Lukwago • Carolyn R. Lusk • Rosalia Meadors • Lauren Makhlouf • Susan Mendivil • Elaine Metcalf • Marion Hickman Meythaler • Betsy Moore • Anne Morgan • Linus Nickel •
Linda Pace • Ronald and Clara Peters • Jackson Pike • Ginny Quinn • Einar Sagstuen • Edward Sajdak • James Sands • Skip Saunders • Patricia Schooley • Stacey Schuitema • Murray Smartt • Don Smith • Philip Gregory Smith • Michael and Kathryn Snider • Gretchen Sutton • Jan Swanson • John and Cleary Tanner • Timothy Tew • Pierson Thames • LeAnn Tingle • Frank Troutman III • Donnie and Ann Waller • Jennifer Wilson • Christie Woodfin • Whit A. Wright • Marjorie Young • Hollis Youngner
FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED: George Robert Mack • Elizabeth Luckett Simmons
Adult EDUCATION ADULT EDUCATION THIS SUNDAY
ADULT EDUCATION DURING THE WEEK
The Dean's Forum with Cathryn Vassell 10:10 a.m, Child Hall Join us this Sunday at the Dean's Forum to hear from Cathryn Vassell on Partner for HOME's work to provide immediate resources and a holistic approach for care for those who are unhoused in the City of Atlanta.
Early Morning Women's Bible Study Tuesdays, Room 239, 7 a.m. All women are welcome to this group led by Canon Lauren Holder; drop in when you can. Contact Canon Holder, lholder@cathedralATL.org, for more information.
* Please note Living Faith will not meet this week. Please join us at the Dean’s Forum. Adult Confirmation Class 10:10 a.m., Room 319 (Chapter Room) Are you interested in being confirmed in the Episcopal Church? Are you are confirmed, but would like to refresh your memory of church history and doctrine? Are you just curious what the Episcopal Church is all about or interested in baptism? If so, our Adult Confirmation classes run through November 26, preparing for a Diocesan Confirmation service in December. Contact Canon Lauren Holder, lholder@cathedralATL.org, with questions. Young Professionals: Seeking God in Our Daily Lives 10:10 a.m., Room 368 Each Sunday, our Young Professionals group gathers for our formation offering: “Seeking God in Our Daily Lives.” During our time together, we explore the story of our Christian faith and how we participate in that larger story. We faithfully engage with scripture as we endeavor to be co-participants in God’s desire for us in the world.
The Dean’s Men’s Bible Study Tuesdays, Chapter Room, 7–8 a.m. This group meets every Tuesday morning to read and study scripture, to share faith stories, and to support each other in prayer. Sam Candler, the Dean of the Cathedral, usually leads the group and coffee and biscuits are available. All men are invited, whether Cathedral members or not. Eat Your Word Bible Study Wednesdays, Room 239, 12 p.m. All are welcome to this weekly Bible study, led by Canon Cathy Zappa in Room 239. Please bring your lunch and be ready for a lively conversation! The Dean’s Women’s Bible Study Wednesdays, Chapter Room, 10:45–11:45 a.m. This group meets Wednesday mornings to read and study scripture, to share faith stories, and to support each other in prayer. Dean Candler usually leads the group and coffee is available. All women are invited, whether Cathedral members or not.
Enjoy Biblical Greek! 1:15 p.m., Room 239 and on Zoom Provided on a drop-in basis, first-time visitors need no previous knowledge of Greek. Classes typically begin with reciting the alphabet, pronunciation practice, and accessible grammar instruction prior to a half-hour or so of collaborative, rewarding translation. Please contact the Rev. Dr. Thee Smith, tsmith@cathedralATL.org, for more information. Angles of Anglicanism, Through the Cathedral's Stained Glass Windows Thursday, November 9, 1:00 p.m., The Cathedral Nave Please join the Cathedral Tour and History Guild for a special tour of the Cathedral with Dean Sam Candler. Bring binoculars if you have them!
SUPPORT THE CATHEDRAL FARMERS MARKET! Register now to bid on over 100 auction items including gift cards to local restaurants; farm tours; brewery tastings and tours; museum tickets; private chef dinners and cooking classes; gift items; market favorites; and so much more! The Cathedral Farmers Market improves the quality of life for customers by providing fresh and nutritious food directly from farmers and producers in the region. Through the thriving, open-air market, the market empowers small-scale farmers in the region by connecting food producers with informed food consumers. With the proceeds from the auction, the market hopes to achieve the following goals: •
Increase access to fresh, local food in partnership with Wholesome Wave Georgia. • Purchase fresh fruits and veggies to donate to the local food pantry from our farmers. • Enhance education and children’s programming. • Provide a stipend to our weekly musicians. • Cover operating costs. For more information, to donate an item, or to register for the auction, scan the QR code to the left or visit onecau.se/prfm.
Chapter NOMINATIONS The Chapter Nominating Committee has begun their work of assembling a slate of nominees for the 2024 Cathedral Chapter. They invite anyone in the parish to submit recommendations of qualified candidates. As the governing body of the Cathedral, the Chapter determines policy issues and provides stewardship of the Cathedral’s complex operations. Each month, the Chapter formally reviews the status of each of the Cathedral’s parochial entities and ministries, and oversees parish financial statements. Unlike smaller parishes, the Cathedral Chapter does not usually get involved in the day-to-day activities of the Cathedral. In our large and complex system, the Chapter of the Cathedral operates as a board of trustees or board of stewards. Each Chapter member serves a three-year term. Our Church By-laws allow for members to be: “Any communicant of the parish in good and regular standing, who is not less than eighteen years of age, a regular attendant in Cathedral worship in the year preceding election, and known by the treasurer to have made and maintained a stated financial commitment for church support in the year preceding election.” (A “communicant” is a baptized member who has been confirmed.) The most important quality of an effective Chapter member is an ability to see the larger picture. Most have held leadership positions in more than one of the church’s ministries or parochial entities. After recommendations are given to the Nominating Committee, eligibility is verified and candidates are polled to confirm their interest and availability. The committee then chooses six strong candidates to send to the Chapter for approval. Finally, Chapter members are formally elected by the parish at the annual parish meeting in December. The Nominating Committee reviews candidates who will round out the experience of the continuing Chapter members. We will seek to represent a broad range of age and gender groups, and a broad range of ministries and parochial entities of the Cathedral community. Members of the committee include: Angelica Baños, Ward Bondurant, Mary Caroline Cravens, Merritt Dyke, Bill Monroe, Kate Stotts, Sara Chapman, Anne Matthews, Kate Brewer, Bryan Kibler, and Hubert Tate. The Dean serves ex-officio. Names of recommendations should be submitted along with a brief supporting statement to any Nominating Committee member or to the Office of the Dean, 404-365-1031, or jmahood@cathedralATL.org by Wednesday, November 8.
PASTORAL Care THE MINISTRY OF EUCHARISTIC VISITS
SUPPORT GROUPS
Help us stay connected with one another by becoming a Eucharistic Visitor or receiving Eucharistic Visits!
Grief Support Group In partnership with Hospice Atlanta, the Cathedral hosts a grief-support group, open to anyone grieving the death of a loved one. Contact Canon Cathy Zappa, czappa@cathedralATL.org, for more information.
Eucharistic Visitors (known informally as EVs) are parishioners who take the consecrated sacrament from our Sunday morning Eucharists to individuals who cannot currently attend services in person. These trained lay ministers carry with them not only the Body of Christ but also Christ’s Body, the Church. They take with them our prayers for one another and our bonds that transcend space and time. This is an incredibly meaningful ministry for everyone involved. Why might someone become a Eucharistic Visitor? This is an important and very meaningful ministry, not only for those being visited but also for the visitors. Eucharistic Visitors find that this ministry helps them put their faith into practice, develop their gifts for pastoral ministry, and deepen their own faith. Why might someone request a visit from an EV? Certainly some recipients of this ministry have been homebound for a long period. Others, though, might appreciate a visit from an EV because: •
They have a newborn or infant in their household and are sticking close to home for a while. • They are staying in because they (or others in their household) are immunocompromised and need to avoid large gatherings. • They have limited mobility for a while due to surgery, injury, or recent illness. If you would like to learn more about becoming an Eucharistic Visitor or about receiving visits, please contact Hillary Jones, hjones@cathedralATL.org or 404-365-1038, or Canon Cathy Zappa, czappa@cathedralATL.org.
12-STEP GROUPS The Cathedral hosts several 12-Step Groups on campus. All groups are free and open to the public. For questions regarding these support groups, please contact the Rev. Canon Cathy Zappa, czappa@cathedralATL.org • Alcoholics Anonymous Tuesday, 7 p.m. and Wednesday, 7 p.m., Lanier House • New Beginnings: Family Al-Anon Wednesday, 7 p.m., Room 120 • Peachtree Al-Anon Family Group Thursday, 10:30 a.m., Lanier House • Families Anonymous Thursday, 7 p.m., Lanier House
Brain Injury Survivors Support Group Second and fourth Mondays of the month, 6 – 8 p.m. Brain Injury Survivors offers peer-to-peer group therapy led by Cathedral member, author, and aneurysm survivor Denzil Strickland. Meetings are on the second and fourth Mondays of each month from 6 to 8 p.m. We focus on providing emotional support as well as sharing tools for getting better. Caregivers are welcome. For more information, see braininjurysurvivors.net or contact Canon Cathy Zappa, czappa@cathedralATL.org. Dementia Caregiver Support Group This group offers emotional support, practical information, and supportive companionship for dementia caregivers. It is led by an experienced facilitator and dementia caregiver. There is an in-person option at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church, and an online option that can be found at respitecareatlanta.org/ caregiver-support-groups. For more information contact Canon Cathy Zappa, czappa@cathedralATL.org.
YOUNG Professionals
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Mikell Chapel
8:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist Cathedral
10:10 a.m. The Dean's Forum Child Hall
10:10 a.m. Living Faith Room 239
10:10 a.m. Adult Confirmation Class
OUTREACH
Room 319 (Chapter Room)
10:10 a.m. YP Sunday School Room 368
10:10 a.m. Godly Play
3rd Floor Above the Atrium
10:10 a.m. Youth Sunday School Room 382
11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist Cathedral
11:15 a.m. La Santa Eucaristía Mikell Chapel
12:30 p.m. Monthly Birthday Celebration for Spanish-Language Congregation Gould Room
1:15 p.m. Enjoy Biblical Greek! Room 239 and online
3:15 p.m. Sunday Afternoon Recital: Monique Arar Cathedral
4:00 p.m. Choral Evensong Cathedral
5:00 p.m. Middle School Sunday Evening EYC 6:00 p.m. Dinner for All Youth
6.30 p.m. High School Sunday Evening EYC All EYC Activities in Room 382
5:30 p.m. Costume Blessing Child Hall
VOLUNTEER AT RESPITE CARE ATLANTA Respite Care Atlanta is seeking volunteers for its weekly respite program assisting adults living with mild-to-moderate dementia. Volunteers get to share their ideas and talents while helping to provide a safe and stimulating environment for program participants. The next volunteer session is Monday, November 13, from 10-11 a.m. Contact Jane Brann at jbrann@spdl.org to register and learn more.