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Lessons from a very old television set Long before one could stream Netflix on the internet, before DVR, and satellite dishes, and even the cable box that sat atop the TV, the only way one could catch one’s favorite programs was by turning on the cabinet television, waiting five minutes for it to warm up, and then turning the big round knob on the TV’s face to either NBC, CBS, ABC, or the local PBS station. THE VERY REV. I’ll never forget the crisis BARKLEY in my childhood home THOMPSON the day lightning hit the antenna on our roof, knocking it to the ground and turning the television screen to snow. Big Bird and Cookie Monster disappeared in an instant, and my brother Robert and I teetered on the edge of panic. You had to be careful and sit at least six feet away from those old television sets, lest the radiation get you (or so my mother claimed). And that was difficult to do, because the static electricity hovering half an inch from the screen was a constant allure. It was also fun to look at the individually-colored pixels way up close. Last year at the antique festival in Round Top, Texas, my kids and I came across an old cabinet television set. After my kids determined that it was some sort of Stone Age TV, they still couldn’t figure out how to make it operate. I showed them the big channel and volume dials, but then Eliza asked, “What are these four little knobs at the bottom?” I was immediately transported back to childhood, when the picture on the television would spin, or be fuzzy, or bestow an orange skin tone on the characters on screen. Anyone over forty will remember those four little knobs: 1. Vertical hold, 2. Horizontal hold, 3. Tint, and 4. Color. For the television picture to be steady
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Lighting the way Creating an Advent wreath is one of the welcome traditions of the season ahead for many Cathedral families and members. This year, the opportunity to do so will be on Sunday, Nov. 25, during the 10 o’clock hour in Reynolds Hall, where quiet Gregorian music and warm, spiced cider will add to the joyful, meaningful activity. “Making a wreath is a time-honored call for us to slow down in a season that says ‘busy is best,’” says KariAnn Lessner, minister for
children and families. “We circle back together as a family — and as a church family — to make these wreaths each year. It’s a homecoming as we make room for the Christ child,” she says. “[The Cathedral] is the place to make that home and space.” One of the fascinating and freeing aspects of making an advent wreath is that no two wreaths are the same, she notes, even when made by the same family members year after year.
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“Market” offers gifts with significance BY JIM DOUGHERTY AND KRISTIN AVERY
The "live" Market happens Sunday, Nov. 11.
The 2018 Alternative Giving Market makes it possible to remember — and honor — friends, family, and co-workers with specific gifts to non-profit, charitable agencies that are helping people in the Houston area. Kristin Avery, of the Cathedral’s Mission Outreach Council, explained that “giving through the Alternative Giving Market expresses the true meaning of Christmas. It allows us to replace traditional commercial presents with gifts that have a real significance.” The “live” session of the 2018 Market will run Sunday, November 11, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. in Reynolds Hall, where representatives from the agencies will be available to explain their work and answer questions. In addition, the
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A weekend with Pittman McGehee
Our Cathedral Family We celebrate with
EE new members Harold and Mary Finn, and Walter and Janice Rae.
We extend heartfelt sympathy to
EE the family of David Kirkland, who died on September 12, 2018. David is the husband of member Anne Kirkland, father to Diana Kirkland and Will Kirkland, son of Ann Wales, and brother to Solace Southwick. EE the family of Jack Marvin Crook, who died on October 1, 2018. Jack is the husband of member Barbara Crook. EE the family of George Ayres, who died on October 3, 2018. George is the father of member Alison Bell and her husband Chris.
The flowers on the Cathedral Altar
EE on Sunday, November 4, are given to the glory of God in loving memory of her brother, Joe Head, and their parents, Jane and Jack Head and Mary Louise and Robert Thurmond, by Julie and Bob Thurmond. EE on Sunday, November 4, are given to the glory of God in honor of their granddaughters, Abigail Nicole deAlba, Olivia Kay Hunt, and Ava Mary Hunt, and their grandson, Maximus Gabriel Hunt. The flowers are also given in loving memory of their great grandmother, Adeline deAlba, and their aunt, Cynthia Gayle deAlba Kimmins, by Kay and Arthur deAlba. EE on Sunday, November 18, are given to the glory of God in honor of their grandchildren, Grace, Camille, and Lily Holland, Ann Greathouse, and Barrett Colvin, by Antha and Bill Holland. EE on Sunday, November 18, are given to the glory of God in loving memory of his parents, Nellie J. and Floyd W. Robinson Sr., and in honor of his mother's birthday and his parents’ anniversary by Floyd W. Robinson Jr. EE on Wednesday, November 21, are given to the glory of God in loving memory of the departed members of the Altar Guild.
If you happen to be in town over the weekend of November 3–4, you will have many opportunities to see the former dean of the Cathedral, the Very Rev. Pittman McGehee. On Saturday, November 3, at 1 p.m., McGehee and Dean Thompson will have a talk together at the Jung Center about how to live faith. On Saturday evening at 7 p.m., McGehee will be at the Hines Center to talk about the poem as a daydream. On Sunday morning, McGehee will preach at the 9 and 11 a.m. services, and then will be in the Cathedral Bookstore after the 11 a.m. service to talk about and sign copies of his new book of poems, Nod of Knowing.
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Wreath-making supplies will be available for a donation ($25) and include a 10-inch wreath-form, a variety of evergreen-ery, pins to hold sprigs in place, and candles — in colors addressing traditional (purple) and more recently adopted (“Marian” blue) use. Regardless of hue, each week’s candle has significance, she explains. Week 1 is the Prophet’s candle. Week 2, the Bethlehem candle. Week 3, the Shepherd’s candle, and Week 4, the Angel’s candle. Some accounts of the tradition also attribute the weeks as Hope, Peace,
Joy, and Love. For those who later add a white Advent prayers and personal devotions for pillar candle in the middle, it represents the each of the four weeks preceding Christmas. Explanations of Advent wreath Christ Child and isn’t illuminated ADVENT WREATH MAKING origins, element symbolism, and until Christmas. usage differ, says the Rev. Art CalThe selection of wreath ever- Sunday, November 25 laham, canon vicar. The tradition greens this year has added Magnolia leaves, a decision based on feedback from an has evolved as it has been passed down through informal poll of parishioners over the summer, many threads of Euro-Christianity. Thus the Lessner explains. Incorporating what is local tradition “carries all meanings,” he says. He is quick to add the commonalities, howand evergreen is also part of wreath-making’s long tradition. Mist the wreath to keep it moist ever: There are four candles to be illuminated so it will last until Epiphany. on the four Sundays of Advent. “The point is to Each wreath also includes a leaflet with light the darkness.”
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HOW TO LIVE FAITH — A TALK WITH PITTMAN MCGEHEE AND DEAN THOMPSON AT THE JUNG CENTER Saturday, November 3
and clear, all four of those knobs had to be in alignment. A preacher in the United Methodist Church of my childhood once used these four knobs to describe the foundation of our faith. Being Methodist, he focused on John Wesley’s “quadrilateral,” which says that our faith has as its sources 1. Scripture, 2. Reason, 3. Tradition, and 4. Experience. (Episcopalians tend to be familiar with the first three; Wesley’s novel idea was to add experience to the list). The comparison is apt. As essential as bible study is, if we read the bible in a vacuum, its meaning is often fuzzy. The tradition of the Church is crucial, but taken alone, it seems simply to spin us backwards with no relevance for today. Our human reason is God-given, but it is prone to color the way we see the world according to our prejudices and biases. And without other tools by which to interpret it, our experience in the world is dizzying. Like the four knobs on an old television, each of these bases of our faith requires the other three for the picture to gain clarity. We can’t ignore one or the other and expect any steady assurance. All must be taken into account, and Accepted now through November 12 when they are in sync — each Submit to srwarden@christchurchcathedral.org contributing to the way we view the others — our encounter with God becomes high def.
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The Cathedral is a vibrant and busy This fall, the vestry approved a mocommunity, and the vestry has been tion to recognize the Latino Minisan active witness to all that has try lay leadership of Christ been happening. Our fall beChurch Cathedral as the Latino Ministry Council. gan with a return to services This council will serve many in the Cathedral: a highly anticipated homecoming for us functions, one of which will all. We greatly appreciate the be to serve as Council of advice to the Canon for Latino hard work of everyone involved in the Cathedral’s res- SENIOR WARDEN Ministries and the Dean. We CATHERINE welcome this new chapter for toration, and we look forward RANDALL our Latino community at the to the continued work on what remains: completion of the exterior Cathedral. Canon Bautista and his family will restoration of the Cathedral, Reynolds Hall, and the Latham Building, be moving from the rectory on Mysthe sacristy next to the Cathedral, the tic Meadows to the newly purchased vesting area upstairs, and the land- rectory in Bellaire. The Endowment scaping installation. VESTRY, page 8
The gift of Book In Hand BY LUCY CHAMBERS
So many of us at the Cathedral live with such abundance that even the most grateful heart can take items and experiences for granted that others yearn to have. The clients at many of the Cathedral’s ministries provide us perspective on how the often-overlooked aspects of our lives are in truth rich blessings. This has been our experience with Book In Hand, the Cathedral Bookstore’s ministry to the incarcerated in the Harris County Jail’s Reentry Program. Since the program’s onset in late spring, founder Catherine Lippincott and her volunteers have delivered over 1,300 books to the jail in response to inmates’ requests. The subject matter ranges widely. Requests have included naval history, anatomy, drawing, math, daily devotional bibles, sober living and recovery, dictionaries, small business start-up, Spanish language learning, carpentry, welding, electrical wiring, a wide range of fiction, and much more. Generous parishioners and bookstore customers provide these titles — in ones and twos and in overflowing boxes and bags. Books frequently arrive at the Cathedral Bookstore for Book In Hand with comments such as “These books are cluttering up my life.” Further conversation reveals that these readers made the effort to bring the books downtown to share with Book In Hand because they can’t bear to part with them unless they are going to a good cause. Book In Hand is a wonderful cause to which to give. Our Cathedral community of avid readers obviously values books highly, as does the community of readers at the
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A celebration of 25 years of service The Cathedral will hold a celebration on Sunday, November 18, at 10 a.m. in Reynolds Hall for Canon for Music Robert L. Simpson, who is celebrating 25 years with the Cathedral this fall. Dean Thompson will interview Bob about his experiences over the years.
Kids Hope needs you BY JENNIFER SICKMAN
This fall, the Cathedral Kids Hope program experienced an amazing increase in requests for mentors — almost 250% over the previous year. Even though we have also seen an increase in new mentor volunteers [the most in the program’s history], we still have almost 20 students who are waiting to meet that person who will take the time to show them that they are valued and special. Are you looking for a way to demonstrate God’s love? Do you want to take action that really makes a difference? Join Kids Hope mentors and lavish your loving attention one hour a week on a child to whom such attention is precious. Kids Hope mentors receive mentoring and literacy [United Way Reading Together; Barbara Bush Literacy Foundation
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Remembering grandparents
Blessing of the Animals, Mes de la Herencia, and more
IN PICTURES
Right: This year's Mes de la Herencia was perhaps the largest, and certainly extremely festive.
BY KARIANN LESSNER because I used to sit in In my lifetime, I’ve had her office and listen as the honor of knowing all she said, “West Court my grandparents, greatStreet Church of God, grandparents on both can I help you?” (I resides of my family and one member her sounding great-great-grandmother. more like Minnie Pearl, And not just knowing but that can’t be right them but being known by because she was from them as well. I have a fiveMichigan.) These memgeneration picture from ories are all strong and the weeks following my beautiful and whole. birth, where my GreatOn October 28, the great-Grandma Frownauthor of Where Did felter held me in her lap, My Sweet Grandma Go?, her older careworn hands Lauren Flake, came to gently cradling my newthe Cathedral Bookstore ness, as the other womto share her work. Flake en from my life circled wrote the book to help round. her young daughter proMy memories of each Five generations of women in KariAnn Lessner's family. cess the loss of Lauren’s of them are tangled up in mother, Dixie, to the ravages of Alzheimer's at 59 fits and spurts of little snippets of days spent with years young, and to answer the question of how to each of them. Great-great Grandma Frownfelter remember her. There are copies of this book at the memories are full of fudgesicles and creaky wood- Cathedral Bookstore for you to visit with and puren stairs. Great Grandma Sampson I remember chase if you like. when I see wishbones broken for good luck and How we choose to remember folks is important. any time I see a hummingbird because of the time We want to be remembered well, too. Could we we found a nest with the eggs like pearls that sat on help choose how we ourselves are remembered? top of the ac unit in their trailer park in Phoenix. With All Saints topping off November for us, it is a My Grandma Youmans, gave me a love for black wonderful time to talk with children about grandlicorice and taught me how to answer the church parents — both the ones we have with us and the phone (maybe that is why I work in a church now) ones who have gone on to glory.
Above, left below: All creatures great and small came to Nancy's Garden for Blessing of the Animals. Right: Two children were crowned King and Queen of Mes de la Herencia.
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curriculum] skills training; are provided with books, fun mentoring activities, and games; and are supported by a congenial cohort of mentors, prayer partners, and friends. Just a small sliver of your time can make the difference for Camori, Mason, Antonio, Zoey, or any of the nearly 20 children still waiting for mentors. Join Kids Hope today. To get involved, talk to or email Jennifer Sickman (kidshope@christchurchcathedral.org) or any Kids Hope mentor. You can also join the next Kids Hope Monthly Meeting and Dinner Out. You will be glad you did.
Cabaret 2019, brought to you by The Cathedral Choir Plan to attend the fabulous Cabaret 2019, brought to you by the Cathedral Choir. One of the highlights of the evening is a silent auction. If any member of the parish (or their friends) would like to donate an item for the silent auction, please CABARET 2019 contact Wick Rowland at wickr@mac.com or 713- Friday, February 22 703-0683. We are particularly interested in trips, vacation houses, jewelry and other noteworthy items that will really help raise money for the choir scholarship fund. See you there! PAGE 5
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2nd Annual Great Holiday Cookie Tasting will be running concurrently. (See article on right.) Both before and after the “live” session, shoppers can access the Market online and by mail. For the online Market, go to www.christchurchcathedral.org, then click on the “Registrations” tab and look for the “Alternative Giving Market” link. Mail-in forms can be found Poinsettia memorials and Christmas wreaths on that webpage, in Reynolds Hall Memorial poinsettias can be given in memory or honor of some special this (on November 11), and at the CaChristmas. You may order online at our website (under “Registrations”). thedral office. The online Market If paying by check, make your check for $10 per plant, payable to Christ Church Cathedral and on the memo line, add Altar Guild poinsettias. can accept credit cards. The “live” Mail payments to Christ Church Cathedral, 1117 Texas Avenue, Houston, Market can accept credit cards and TX 77002, Attn: Altar Guild. Please note the name of those you wish to paper checks. remember, indicating if it’s a memorial. You may also visit with Lisa Viktorin For each gift, the Market will (lviktorin@christchurchcathedral.org) in the Cloister to place an order on provide a gift card (with enveNovember 25, December 2, and December 9. Those received on or before December 9 will be listed in the Christmas dedications booklet. All others lope) that can be used to notify will be noted in January. the honoree that the gift has been Here is your last chance to order wreaths and garlands in support of the made, including the name of the Cathedral Choir. The sale takes place through November 4, 2018. Orders recipient agency and its mission. for wreaths, garlands, and centerpieces can be placed in the cloister after The full amount of each gift goes the 9 and 11 a.m. services. You can also order from our website (under to the designated agency “100%.” “Registrations”). Items will be sent for delivery November 27–30, 2018 or Gifts are tax-deductible to the available for pickup at the Cathedral December 1–2, 2018. All proceeds benefit the choir tour scholarship fund. Please contact Megan Clair at full extent allowed by law. (713) 859-1499 or mkc6xb@mail.umkc.edu for further information. The 2018 Market allows shoppers to pick one or more agencies from a “shopping list.” Fourteen agencies to the Mission Outreach Council: “Learning are on the list, each with pre-set gifts. For exam- to give, not just to receive, at an early age can ple, there are five pre-set gifts for the Emergen- set a pattern for a lifetime. To that end, we have cy Aid Coalition, which is an interfaith organi- included a $1 gift category for most agencies.” zation that helps provide temporary assistance The Council is urging everyone to invite young in the form of food, clothing, etc., with an em- people to attend the 2018 Market and “experiphasis on serving the working poor. The pre-set ence the blessing of giving.” gifts range from one dollar to several hundred On October 21, Children and Youth at the dollars, making it easy for people to participate Cathedral received a $1 bill with hopes that they at a level fitting their budget. will multiply that money tenfold or more by NoThe agencies on the shopping list for the 2018 vember 11 for the Alternative Giving Market. ReMarket, and their missions are the Emergency membering the Parable of the Talents in Matthew Aid Coalition, At-Risk Youth, The Beacon, 25:14–30, we want our students to understand Brigid’s Place, Cathedral Missions, Combined the importance of what is given to us and how Arms, COMPASS, Crossroads at Park Place, to multiply and share those gifts. By multiplying Have Shears Will Travel, Kids Hope, Living the dollar they receive, children and youth will Hope Wheelchair Ashave the opportunity to sociation, Lord of give back to a multitude Great Holiday Cookie Tasting the Streets, Seafarer’s of amazing organizations set for November 11 Ministry at the Port of working to make the Houston, and Shelterworld a better place. EvThe Mission Outreach Council has set the second ing Arms. ery $1 that children and annual "Great Holiday Cookie Tasting” for November 11, starting at 10 a.m. in Reynolds Hall (running Most of the 14 agenyouth bring back will be concurrently with the 2018 Alternative Giving Market cies on the shopping list exchanged for a KariAnn “live” session). Everyone has been invited to bring are small with limited Coin or Bradley Buck. a batch of holiday cookies for sharing and tasting. A fundraising capabiliThey will then have the council member explained: “Imagine your family’s ties, so even small gifts opportunity to distribute most favorite Thanksgiving or Christmas cookie of all time. And then imagine sharing it with others. It’s a help them. Also, smalltheir KariAnn Coin(s) great way to get ready for the holiday seasons.” The er gifts can make it easor Bradley buck(s) to Council is encouraging cookie bakers to bring at least ier for young people to the organization(s) of ten copies of each recipe to share, too. participate. According their choice. THE BULLETIN
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BOOK IN HAND, from page 3 Harris County Jail’s Reentry Program; the depth of the impact these book donations have made in the jail has made us even more deeply appreciative of the value of books. As the Book In Hand program solidified over the summer and all the pods began receiving books on a regular basis, the recipients began sending thank you notes. The notes are powerful testaments to the blessing that good books can be in our lives. Among the hundreds of moving sentiments we have received are comments such as “When we get a book delivery it’s like kids on Christmas morning!” or “It’s amazing that the cell has gotten quiet now that everyone has something to read,” and “The books make a major difference in a positive way.” These heartfelt notes remind us again and again to stop and reflect on the singular power of a book to change a life, in any circumstance. In this season of heightened awareness of our many blessings, the Bookstore team is thankful for books, for readers, and for the generous book donations from our community. We are thankful that the books are making such an impact on the men and women in jail, and we pray that the way they cherish each new book that comes into their cellblocks will make all of us more mindful of the gift of books in our lives, even if they add a little clutter.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS Visit christchurchcathedral.org or call 713-222-2593 to learn more about these and other events at the Cathedral. Registration recommended
Registration required NOVEMBER 10
NOVEMBER NOVEMBER 1
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All Saints’ Day Special Worship 12:05–12:45 p.m., Cathedral. Celebrating the saints and remembering the departed. This will take the place of regular mid-day worship. Engaging the Body Politic through the Lens of Faith 7 p.m., 100 Herring Hall, Rice University. Dean Thompson will speak on a panel of religious leaders about faith and politics. The event is free. NOVEMBER 2 FRI Bridge Night 6:30–9:30 p.m., McGehee Conference Room. Enjoy a few hands of bridge with Cathedral friends. Bring a dish to share. NOVEMBER 3
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Cemetery Tour — Women Who Made Our Houston 1–6 p.m., departing from the Heritage Society at 1100 Bagby St. In partnership with Archaeology Now, the Adult Formation Council presents a one-of-a-kind cemetery tour highlighting the lives of Houston women. ($) On Your Sleeve? A Conversation on How to Live Faith 1 p.m., Jung Center, 5200 Montrose Blvd. Join J. Pittman McGehee and Dean Thompson for a conversation about the role of faith in our lives. ($) “in·dif·fer·ence” Museum Show 3 p.m., Houston Museum of African American Culture, 4807 Caroline St. Tour this exhibition with the Justice and Peace Council. NOVEMBER 4
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Registration closed SAT
Karaoke with 20s & 30s 8–11 p.m., Spotlight Karaoke, 2700 Milam. Sing your heart out with this young adult group. ($) NOVEMBER 11
Catherine Lippincott (r) and a volunteer with books and thank yous for the Book in Hand program.
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Thanksgiving Holidays Cathedral and offices are closed.
Sunday Funday 6 p.m., Cathedral. Quarterly gathering for The Well, shared nacho bar dinner, games, and short service of Compline. NOVEMBER 12
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The Very Rev. Barkley Thompson Reading 7 p.m., Brazos Bookstore. One week after the midterm elections, Dean Thompson will read from his new book, In the Midst of the City, and have a signing. NOVEMBER 14
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Dean's Book Club 6:30–8 p.m., McGehee Conference Room. The group will discuss The Death of Ivan Ilych by Leo Tolstoy. See the Cathedral Bookstore for the edition. NOVEMBER 16–18
FRI–SUN
YES and Happening Camp Allen. Diocesan spiritual retreats for 6–8th and 9–12th graders. ($) NOVEMBER 18
SUN
A Celebration of Robert L. Simpson 10 a.m., Reynolds Hall. A reception for Canon for Music Robert L. Simpson in honor of his 25th year of service.
Bring a friend!
The Vicar’s Road Show: Monasticism 6:30–8 p.m., meets monthly at a choice of locations. Canon Callaham takes a look at the history and meaning of Monasticism in Christianity. Thu., Nov. 1, at Town & Country
Alternative Giving Market 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Reynolds Hall. Donate in the name of loved ones to various charities and outreach programs.
Tue., Nov. 6, in Tanglewood Wed., Nov. 7, in the Heights Tue., Nov. 20, in Montrose
NOVEMBER 25 SUN Advent Wreath-Making 10 a.m., Reynolds Hall. An intentional time set aside to “prepare him room” and make an Advent wreath.
WEEKLY SUNDAYS Dean’s Hour, Adult, Youth, and Children’s Sunday School Classes 10–11 a.m., various locations. Celtic Eucharist, “The Well” 5 p.m., Cathedral. Drawing inspiration and music from the Celtic tradition, this service focuses on prayer, silence, meditation, and grace. The Anglican Way 6–7:30 p.m., McGehee Conference Room. Dean Thompson’s exciting 6-week course on what it means to be Anglican. For any who want a deeper understanding, as well as adults seeking baptism or confirmation. (November 4, 18) MONDAYS Centering Prayer 11:15–11:45 a.m., Hines Center.
Bible by the Glass North 7 p.m., Brixology in the Vintage; 110 Vintage Park. An extension of our popular downtown bible study, hosted in Spring Cypress. WEDNESDAYS Men’s Morning Bible Study 7–8 a.m., Jeffers Conference Room. Women’s Morning Bible Study 9:30–11 a.m., Jeffers Conference Room. Bilingual Eucharist 6–6:30 p.m., Golding Chapel. Cathedral 20s & 30s 6:30–8 p.m., BYC (Treehouse). Weekly discussion group and social gathering of young adults. Buscando la Luz (Second, third, and fourth Wednesdays) 6:30–8 p.m., Bride’s Room. Spanishlanguage discussion group. THURSDAYS Gospel Parallels 12 p.m., Mellinger Room. This is a repeat of the Tuesday morning bible study by the same name.
UPCOMING
Healing Service 12:05 p.m., Golding Chapel.
Youth Service at the Beacon 7–11 a.m., drop-off and pick-up at the Treehouse. Youth prepare a meal, do laundry, and help the chronically homeless.
Organ Recital and Evensong 4:15 and 5 p.m., Cathedral. Choral Evensong with the Cathedral Choir, with a reception to follow.
NOVEMBER 22–23
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Loyalty Sunday Turn in your pledge cards for 2019!
PIttman McGehee book signing 12:15 p.m., Cathedral Bookstore. Visit with the former dean of the Cathedral and get a signed copy of his latest book of poems.
Childcare available (3 mo. to 12 yrs.)
Bible “By the Glass” 6:30–8 p.m., OKRA, 924 Congress. Fellowship at 6:30 p.m. and Bible study at 7 p.m. TUESDAYS
NOVEMBER 21 WED Thanksgiving Eve Services 6:30 p.m. , Cathedral, in English. 7 p.m., in Canon Bautista's home in Bellaire.
Gospel Parallels 7 a.m., Mellinger Room. Join the Vicar for a look at the ways in which New Testament images of Jesus are modeled on Old Testament figures. Education for Ministry (EFM) 6:30–9 p.m., Mellinger Room. Comprehensive adult theology program. ($)
DECEMBER 2 SUN Advent Lessons and Carols 5–6:15 p.m., Cathedral. Traditional Episcopal music celebration of Advent, with a reception to follow. DECEMBER 8
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Christmas at the Cathedral 3–8 p.m., Reynolds Hall. The Cathedral family opens its doors to those in need, serving hundreds of hot meals. PAGE 7
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Dean’s Book Club selections
The Dean’s Book Club discusses a different book at each meeting, including novels, nonfiction, and books on spirituality and faith. Books are selected by the group and are available for purchase from the Cathedral Bookstore. All are welcome. The club meets in the McGehee Conference Room from 6:30–8 p.m. on the following dates:
Wednesday, November 14 (NOTE THE SPECIAL DATE)
The Death of Ivan Ilych by Leo Tolstoy (PENGUIN CLASSICS EDITION)
The classic novella of the life and death of a Russian judge, told by a master storyteller.
Wednesday, December 5 The Soul of America: The Battle of our Better Angels by Jon Meacham Pulitzer-prize-winning author Meacham looks at political history to interpret the present and find ways to overcome division and fear. THE BULLETIN
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The 2019 Photo Directory needs your help BY THE REV. ART CALLAHAM November 11, November 25, January 6, At long last, the Cathedral will be pro- and January 13. If any of your family/home information ducing a new and improved photo directory for the parish to be released in the has changed since May Fete and "Spring Spring of 2019. To make sure we have re- Cleaning" of the Cathedral database earlier this year, please call Racent, high-quality photos of mona Sikes (713-217-1347) each and every member, the DIRECTORY PHOTO SHOOT with an update. Welcome and Evangelism Sunday, November 11, 25 Based on the receipt of a Council has arranged for January 6, 13 sufficient number of photogprofessional photographer Jeff Grass to set up his "photo booth" on raphy files and address updates by the end our campus on select Sundays through of these four dates, a completed directory will be available in the spring of 2019. the holiday season. The process is simple, painless, and should take less than five minutes. All you need to do is gather your family and show VESTRY, from page 3 up to church. The photo shoot will take Board approved the purchase of this recplace during the Sunday School Hour tory and will proceed, through the help of (10–10:55 a.m.) and in between services parishioner Nancy Younger Kruka, to put throughout each day. No appointments the house at Mystic Meadows up for sale. are necessary. Lastly, the vestry asks you to give Because these photos are for the exclu- prayerful consideration to your pledge sive use of the Cathedral and its directory, to Every Member Canvass for 2019. We no sales pitch will be made, and no prints have been blessed by what God has givwill be offered. This is a 100% no pressure en to us. Please consider those blessings situation! when thinking of how you can be an inDates for the shoot are Sundays on strument for the kingdom of God.