The CATHEDRAL TIMES The weekly newsletter of the Cathedral of St. Philip · Serving Atlanta and the World · January 7, 2024
CHRISTMAS AT THE CATHEDRAL! Thank you, thank you, thank you for preparing the way for the Christ to be born! For your prayers and service and gifts and grace this Christmas, thank you!
This SUNDAY
JANUARY 7, 2024 · The First Sunday after the Epiphany: The Baptism of Our Lord, Year A Genesis 1:1-5 • Psalm 29 • Acts 19:1-7 • Mark 1:4-11
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 BAPTISMS AND HOLY EUCHARIST, CATHEDRAL Celebrant and Preacher: The Rev. Canon Lauren Holder 8:45 a.m. Cathedral Singers / 11:15 a.m. Cathedral Choir: David Hurd (b. 1950), Father in Heaven Harold W. Friedell (1905-1958), Jesus, so lowly Baptisms at 8:45 a.m.: Finley Jade McCulloch, daughter of Jenny and Brad McCulloch
Walter McClean Sims, sons of Maggie and Lana Sims
Baptisms at 11:15 a.m.: Anorah Leigh King, daughter of Jamina and Norman King Elizabeth Porter Marvin, daughter of Emily and Reed Marvin Evelyn Grace Pannell, daughter of Sarah Shutze Pannell Olivia Katherine Robertson, daughter of Mary Scott and Robert Robertson Gene Whitner Milner, IV, son of Ashton and Cason Milner Madeleine Byrd Wilmer-Ho, daughter of Natalie Wilmer and Vince Ho Charlotte Grant Wilmer-Ho, daughter of Natalie Wilmer and Vince Ho
11:15 A.M. LA SANTA EUCARISTÍA, MIKELL CHAPEL Officiant and Preacher: The Rev. Deacon Juan Sandoval
4 P.M. CHORAL EVENSONG, CATHEDRAL Officiant: The Rev. Dr. Thee Smith Cathedral Schola: Joel Martinson ( b. 1960), Preces & Responses Thomas Attwood Walmisley (1814-1856) in D minor David Hurd (b. 1950), Father in Heaven William Walton (1902-1983), What cheer?
SUNDAY AFTERNOON RECITALS BRENNAN SZAFRON, ORGAN Holy Cross Episcopal Church, Tryon, North Carolina SUNDAY, JANUARY 7 — 3:15 P.M. IN-PERSON AND ONLINE AT CATHEDRALATL.ORG/RECITALS
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), Alla breve in D Major, BWV 589 Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707), Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern, BuxWV 223 Erik Santos (b. 1967), Star Rising (from The Philadelphia Organ Book) Théodore Dubois (1837-1924), Marche des Rois Mages from Douze pièces pour orgue Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992) , “Les mages” from La nativité du Seigneur Denis Bédard (b. 1950), Petite valse and Postlude from Deux pieces
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PIT COUNT ST. VERONICA’S GUILD EPIPHANY DRIVE BEGINS THIS SUNDAY, JANUARY 7
VOLUNTEER FOR THE POINT-IN-TIME COUNT
It’s Epiphany, when the Wise Men came on their camels bringing gifts to the Christ Child. The women of St. Veronica’s Guild will be launching their fundraising Epiphany Drive in the Atrium with symbolic camels on Sunday mornings from January 7 to January 22. The drive, St. Veronica’s Wise Women will tell you, will help underwrite costs for the gifts of personal care items they bring to help our Atlanta neighbors served by Emmaus House, Crossroads Community Ministries, Holy Comforter Episcopal Church and Church of the Common Ground.
The Point-in-Time Count is an annual survey of people experiencing homelessness conducted each January in communities around the country. It is a key component in helping our neighbors receive the assistance they need to stay safe, warm, and healthy.
Donating is easy: •
At the guild’s table on Sundays, bring checks, cash or use your phone to access the QR code to donate online.
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Or visit cathedralATL.org/toiletries to donate online now.
Thursday, January 25
The Point-in-Time Count depends on volunteers for its completion. This year, the Rev. Canon Julia Mitchener will take part in a daytime count on the morning of Thursday, January 25 with our partner agency Emmaus House. There are spots available for several parishioners to join in. If you’d like to learn more or volunteer, please contact the Rev. Canon Julia Mitchener, julia.mitchener@cathedralATL.org as soon as possible. For more information about the annual point-in-time count in Atlanta, visit partnersforhome.org
Your monetary donations, small or sizable, are carefully used to purchase and give soap, toothpaste, shampoo and more throughout the year so the four hard-working ministries can help the neighbors they serve. St. Veronica’s Guild, the four ministries, and the people they serve thank you.
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 Geoff DeLong, Senior Warden Melody Palmore, Junior Warden
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FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY Tuesdays, January 9 – March 5, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Join facilitators Kate Brewer and Walker Sullivan to participate in Financial Peace University. The class will meet in room 239 on Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., and run from January 9 through March 5. The cost will be $50 per household (adults only), which includes the cost of materials. This class will help you manage finances, pay off debt, invest, and plan for your financial future. Register at cathedralATL.org/financialpeace.
CHILDREN OF ABRAHAM: An Introduction to the Faith and Practices of Judaism, Christianity and Islam at Ignatius House
COFFEE AND CONVERSATIONS Saturday, January 27, 9–11 a.m., St. Mary’s Chapel All God’s Children, the Cathedral’s community of LGBTQ+ members, families and friends, will be hosting coffee and conversations in St. Mary’s Chapel on January 27, 2024 from 9-11 a.m. We will gather for a guided conversation on our respective faith journeys within the context of being an LGBTQ+ person. Parishioners who do not identify as LGBTQ+ are welcome to participate and share their journey of being a loving ally, friend, or family member. Coffee and donuts will be provided. Please register at cathedralATL.org/coffeeandconvo. The Cathedral of St. Philip, the Diocese of Atlanta, and the Episcopal Church are welcoming faith communities, affirming that all people - including our LGBTQ+ parishioners - are made in the image of God. Anyone wanting to participate with All God’s Children need not identify as an LGBTQ+ individual; the only requirement is a loving heart.
Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m., starting January 16 In today’s world, knowing something about what other religions believe and practice can be essential to making sense of the daily news – around the globe and within our own community. How would you rate your religious literacy? If you’re one of those people who have said, “Someday, I’d like to learn more about (name the religion of your choice)...” then this study is for you! Class size is limited. Registration is open now at ignatiushouse.org. The study takes place Tuesday evenings from 7-9 p.m. for 13 weeks, beginning January 16, 2024 at Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center. For more information, contact Kathy Hoffman at kdhoffman53@gmail.com.
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Mark your calendars for January 19 and 20, 2024! We hope that you will join us in raising awareness and funds for the Boyce L. Ansley School, a tuition-free private school for children experiencing homelessness in Atlanta.
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Here are three ways to join the fun: BUY A TICKET!
Now is the time to secure your tickets for 2024 Cathedral Giving By Design! The Designer Panel on Saturday, January 20 is sold out and limited tickets remain for the Welcome Home Party on January 19. Ticket sales to the party will close this Sunday, January 7, but may sell out before then. Tickets for the Tour of Homes on January 20 are still available and are selling quickly. Please purchase yours today to join our community in support of the Boyce L. Ansley School! We hope to see you there!
PURCHASE CGBD RAFFLE TICKETS!
Game, set, match! You can win a three night stay in NYC with two tickets to the 2024 US Open Tennis Men’s and Women’s finals. Anyone may purchase a raffle ticket; the winner will be notified on January 21.
VOLUNTEER FOR THE TOUR OF HOMES!
We are still looking for volunteers to help with the Tour of Homes! We have four gorgeous homes and need volunteer docents on Saturday, January 20. Shifts are 10:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m., and 1:00–4:30 p.m. You will be able to visit the other homes on the tour before or after your shift, free of charge as a thank you. To sign up, please visit cathedralATL.org/ CGBDHomes.If you have any difficulty signing up, please email info@cathedralgivingbydesign.org.
VISIT CATHEDRALGIVINGBYDESIGN.ORG TO PURCHASE SINGLE TICKETS, RAFFLE TICKETS, AND MORE!
PRAYER List FOR IMMEDIATE NEEDS: Charlie Neal • Barbara Rice FOR THOSE WHO ARE ILL OR RECOVERING: LONG TERM PRAYERS: R. Huntley Allen • Randy Allen • Lucy Baker • Virginia Bicksler • Cornelia Bird • Ed Black • The Bryant
Family • Connie Chapman • Geraldine Charles • Miguel Boaz-Contreras • The Crossley Family • Everett Doffermyre • Terry Dornbush • Jill Dyas • Deborah Ellington • Paul Fekete • Joyce Egan Ferris • Phoebe Forio • Tom Frolik • Ken Griffiths • Steve Gunter • Jenny
Ham • Tory Hartness • Karen Howard • Jane Jones • Fred Keith, Jr. • John Kelly • Earline King • Harry Lamon • Liza Lanier • Robert Lewis • Lisa Krysiak • Jill Mahaffey • Barbara Maples • Leslie Marlowe • Tommy Mason • Rebecca McDonough • Wynetta
McNeill • Lee Moran • Graham Mulling • Susan Myers • Jim Myrick • Marian Palmore • Al Plummer • Catalina Barragan Oliveros •
Sue Redd • Rubye Reid • Lorraine Reynolds • Joel Rice • Bob Riggins • Tom Roberts • Agnes Elizabeth Robertson • Betty Roper • Brent Rosengren • Louis “Skip” Schueddig • Tommy Truesdale • Len Wagner • Ron Wallace • Jonathan Wright
FAMILY AND FRIENDS: Josephine Rose Adams • Elizabeth Alexander • Shaista Bashir • Bettina Bass • Ray and Pat Bell • Jason Berry • Eleanor Blount and Justin Blount Murray • Jason Brady • Chet Brewer • Paul Brewer • Catherine Brinton • Darnell Brown • Lila Jo Callaway • Milton Campbell • Bayard Stout Chapin • Mika Chorey • Anna Clifford • Marie Corrigan • Ava Corroon • Apryl
Roberts Cox • Heather Dyas Coy • Konrad Darling • Mollie Davidson • Ron Dyer • Bob Eaton • William Erb • Kenneth Farr • Harry Fifield • Kyle Garcia • Judy Gerwe • Eric Gose • Christine Hanson • Jim Gregory and Rick Hoyle • Sarnia Hoyt • Scott
Gregory • Nick Hadden • Thomas Hagood, Jr. • McKee Hamilton • Don Harp III • Carolyn Harrison • Gayle Higley • Jay Horton • Brian Huestis • Beth Ingle • Cami Jackson • Patty and Shannon Jafolis • Kathy Johnson • Anna Kelly • The Kelly Family • Marisa
Kelly • Robin Kemp • Dick Kustin • Herb Larrabee • Pete Livezey • Hilda Lukwago • Carolyn R. Lusk • Rosalia Meadors • Lauren Makhlouf • Elaine Metcalf • Marion Hickman Meythaler • Betsy Moore • Linus Nickel • Linda Pace • Stephen Pararo • Ronald and Clara Peters • Jackson Pike • Ginny Quinn • Steve Robbins • Annie Robertson • Einar Sagstuen • Edward Sajdak • Joe Salas • James
Sands • Skip Saunders • Patricia Schooley • Stacey Schuitema • Bill Sengstacken • Ashley Shepherd • Murray Smartt • Alan Smith • Don Smith • Philip Gregory Smith • Michael and Kathryn Snider • Annie Stephan • Gretchen Sutton • Jan Swanson • John and
Cleary Tanner • Timothy Tew • Pierson Thames • LeAnn Tingle • The Whitney Family • Jennifer Wilson • Christie Woodfin • Whit A. Wright • Marjorie Young • Hollis Youngner
FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED: Penelope Plunkett Campbell • Dorothy “Dottie” Fluker • Wayne Reid
ADULT Education THE CHOSEN WATCH PARTIES RESUME JANUARY 11 The Chosen! The Cathedral’s popular and deeply inspiring video discussion resumes this first Thursday in Epiphany season, January 11, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in the Gould Room over potluck snacks. We will continue to view and reflect on this awesome series of scripturebased stories about Jesus and his first disciples that’s energizing viewers worldwide. Options to meet weekly will also be discussed; for now our room is reserved for the second Thursday of every month. We will view the newly released season 4 for our March meeting(s) and those following. Still timely for Epiphany season, our first meetings will screen the two nativity episodes of The Chosen (Pilot Episode: The Shepherd and Christmas Special Episode 2021: The Messenger) followed by selected favorite episodes from seasons 1-3. You may preview these and other episodes at watch.thechosen.tv, download The Chosen app, or search the internet for many reviews and interviews that highlight one of the greatest breakthroughs in Christian media this century. To learn more, contact The Rev. Dr. Thee Smith at tsmith@cathedralATL.org or 404-931-5062.
FOLLIES
TROIS OOH-LA-LA!
April 11, 2024 Save the date to celebrate the Cathedral Thrift House’s 75th Anniversary during our third Thrift Store Follies on April 11, 2024! This year’s event will feature a fashion show, music, laughter, and glamour. All proceeds will benefit the non-profit Motherhood Beyond Bars. Tickets coming soon!
POSTMASTER: Dated Material. Please deliver by January 6, 2024 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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3:15 p.m. Sunday Afternoon Recital: Brennan Szafron Cathedral
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THE MINISTRY OF EUCHARISTIC VISITS Help us stay connected with one another by becoming a Eucharistic Visitor or receiving Eucharistic Visits! 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.
STEWARDSHIP THANK YOU FOR YOUR 2023 FINANCIAL SUPPORT! Wow! Thanks to the thousands of parishioners and friends of the Cathedral who contributed to our life in ministry in 2023. We really were All Together as a community filled with grace, excellence, and hospitality. While it will take several weeks for us to finish reconciling the month of December, please be on the lookout for statements of contributions in the last week of January. You can always look at your online account for up-to-date information on your pledge and contributions at cathedralATL.tpsdb.com and consider starting the new year strong with a pledge for 2024: cathedralATL.org/pledge. Again, many thanks for all the ways you support our sacred life together. Best wishes for 2024!
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.
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They are staying in because they (or others in their household) are immunocompromised and need to avoid large gatherings.
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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 the Canon Cathy Zappa, czappa@cathedralATL.org.