CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL An Episcopal Community in the Heart of Houston, Texas
JULY 2019 CHRISTCHURCHCATHEDRAL.ORG
AFTER-HOURS EMERGENCY CARE LINE | 713-826-5332
The antidote to loneliness Because of the way Brexit dominates news from Britain, we may have missed a New York Times headline from last year. It turns out, as Prime Minister Theresa May was laboring futilely to craft a Brexit deal Parliament could swallow, she made another notable decision: Theresa May appointed Britain’s first ever Minister for Loneliness. When making the announcement, the PM said, “For far too many people, THE VERY REV. loneliness is the sad realBARKLEY ity of modern life.” THOMPSON It also turns out that we share this with Great Britain. Last year Cigna released a large-scale survey in which “most Americans reported suffering from strong feelings of loneliness and a lack of significance in their relationships.” Our loneliness is borne in part, I think, because of the transience of modern life. We change jobs, companies, cities, and even states like changing socks. This experience is now the norm, and it will only become more so, as what has been called the “gig economy” grows. The circle of friends and depth of relationships that develop from a rootedness to place are increasingly rare in our transient world. Even when around other people, including people we know, we feel unknown and lonely. In their song “Nobody knows me at all,” the Weepies sing, “When I was a child everybody smiled; nobody knows me at all. Very late at night and in the morning light; nobody knows me at all. Now I got lots of friends, yes, but then again, nobody knows me at all. Kids and a wife, it’s a beautiful life; [but] nobody knows me at all.” Does this resonate with you? We are psychosomatic creatures — embodied spirits — and it should be no
LONELINESS, page 2
Minister for Youth and Young Adults Jeremy Bradley will attend Virginia Theological Seminary this fall.
A deeper faith commitment For Jeremy Bradley, the Cathedral’s youth and young adult minister since 2011, the call to ministry a decade ago has only grown stronger in his time here. Having thoughtfully completed the formal process of discernFAREWELL CELEBRATION ment, he’s heading to Virginia Theological July 14, 10 a.m. Seminary this fall for a three-year program, after which he will return to the Diocese of Texas to be ordained as a deacon, then priest. Throughout his year of formal preparation,
Bradley prayerfully examined his life and relationship with God. Discernment also involves exams, evaluations, and a frank reality check on the commitment logistics. He said he first felt a call to ministry in 2007 and has served with youth and young adults in that role. Over time, he realized there were aspects of his ministry that required becoming an Episcopal priest. While he has been a lay Eucharist minister at The Well and has assisted in baptisms, Bradley grew aware of wanting a deeper role: “Something stirred in me in those
BRADLEY, page 6
New Minister for Pastoral Care
JODY GILLIT
Dean Thompson is pleased to announce the addition of Jody Gillit to the Cathedral staff as Minister for Pastoral Care, beginning July 16. Jody will lead and coordinate the pastoral care ministry of the Cathedral, including acute care such as hospital and in-home visits as well as programs such as Community of Hope and the Mourner’s Path. Jody will also coordinate the pastoral care work of the Cathedral clergy and serve as staff liaison to the Pastoral Care Council. Jody comes to the Cathedral staff after nineteen years working in the University of Houston system, most recently as a manager and team leader. Jody has completed programs for Community of Hope International, Mourner’s Path facilitation, the Alzheimer’s Association support group
NEW MINISTER, page 8
Our Cathedral Family We celebrate with
EE new members Adam Duplantier and Ellen Devaney and their son, Ben Duplantier, and Davis Raley. EE The family of Jonah Charles Bradley, who was born to Jeremy and Lauren Bradley. EE The families of Charles Henry Herrera, Journey Evelyn Bunnell, Charles Douglas Cross, III, Benjamin Devaney Duplantier, William Henry Geise, Emery Lynne Kestenbaum, Ford Nicholas Norcross, and Juliette Caroline Weatherford, who were baptized on June 9, 2019. EE Caroline Purcell and William Dace, who were married in the Cathedral on May 18, 2019.
We extend heartfelt sympathy to
EE the family of Gary Stamp who passed away on May 26, 2019. Gary is the father of member Alisa Mengwasser. EE the family of member David Howard Miller who passed away on June 1, 2019. David is the husband of member Sally Miller and father to Salisha and Breisen Miller. EE the family of member Merrilee Cunningham. Merrilee passed away on June 2, 2019. EE The family of member Patty Hurt, who passed away on June 6, 2019. Patty is the wife of member Jack Hurt Jr. and mother to Katherine Galloway and Jay Hurt III.
The flowers on the Cathedral Altar
EE on June 9 were given to the glory of God in joyful thanksgiving for their beloved daughters, Heather Martin and Brooke Priest, by Donna and Carter Boyd. EE on June 30 were given to the glory of God in honor of the marriage of their daughter, Laura, to Joseph Ladner on June 29 by Jo Ellen and Gordon Atkins. EE on July 7 are given to the glory of God in loving memory of Diane Tobola on her birthday by Erin and Toby McMillin.
The flowers in the floor vases
EE on July 7 are given to the glory of God in thanksgiving for the lives of Sam Holden Jr. and Mary Holden by Sue and Hart Green.
The flowers at the World War I Memorial
EE on June 23 were given to the glory of God in thanksgiving for the ordination of the newest deacons in the Diocese of Texas by the Commission on Ministry and the Standing Committee of the Diocese of Texas.
Flower donors needed
EE Have you ever considered donating Sunday’s altar flowers as a tribute to honor loved ones, mark milestones, or celebrate occasions? Several dates are available: July 14, 21, and 28; August 4 and 26. Please get in touch with Lisa Viktorin (lviktorin@ christchurchcathedral) for details or to reserve a date. THE BULLETIN
PAGE 2
LONELINESS, from cover wonder that the lived experience of loneliness manifests itself in us physically. U.K. official Mark Robinson says that loneliness has been “proven to be worse for health than smoking fifteen cigarettes a day.” Former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy says loneliness is associated “with a greater risk of cardiovascular disease, dementia, depression, and anxiety.” What can we do? Ben Sasse, the Nebraska senator who was first a Yale-trained historian, says the antidote to loneliness is to find, wherever one finds oneself, “a ‘thick’ community in which people know and look out for one another and invest in relationships that are not transient.” We have found such a community, even if we haven’t thought of it in that way. It is the church, specifically, for us, Christ Church Cathedral. Thick community may not be why we first walked through the Cathedral’s doors. We may have come because we appreciate the historic architecture and well-crafted liturgy, or find ourselves moved by the beautiful music, or want to be part of a place that engages in outreach to those who live on the margins. But at the end of the day, each of these things is derivative of the church; they are what the church does, not who the church is. First and foremost, for everyone who walks through these doors, the church is to be the thick community in which people know and look out for one another and invest in relationships that are not transient. We are to be the community in which no one is forgotten. We are to be the body in which our shared life in God runs deeper than politics, economics, race, age, orientation, or anything else. Church is not a place we go or a thing we do; it is who we are, and that identity is available to anyone who seeks to live through God’s love. To return to Prime Minister May, in a transient world of virtual connection, we are, each one of us, called to be Ministers for Loneliness. We are called in love to relate in love to one another, finding and assuring one another that none of us is alone. What we do here on a Sunday — raising our voices together in song, passing the Peace, kneeling side-by-side at the altar of God — these are rightly just the sacramental signs of the depth of our relationship. What a witness to the world we can be!
This summer, get caught reading BY LUCY CHAMBERS
Summer reading seems to be a theme around the Cathedral. And we’re excited about that, for so many reasons. A recent study done by Scholastic Books indicated that year after year, over 75% of students agreed that they were better readers in the fall because of the reading they did over the summer. Psychology Today reports that lifelong reading preserves mental ability. And while bilReading To Kill A Mockingbird. lionaire Warren Buffett estimates that he spends as much as 80% of his day reading, it also offers the rest of us an inexpensive escape from routine. Reading truly is FUNdamental. SANDCASTLE OF PIRATES BEACH, SIGNING AND DISCUSSION Though we’re all in agreement about how great reading is, one of the chalSunday, July 21, 10 a.m. lenges we see often in the Cathedral Bookstore is recommendations for middle readers. What do you give a reader who’s too old for picture books and not ready for theology or thrillers? Of course, there are classics, but now that your kids, grandkids, or young friends have finished reading To Kill a Mockingbird in preparation for August’s Cathedral Reads events, you may be looking for other titles to suggest to them as well. It’s the perfect time for a beach adventure novel, and we’ve got one
GET CAUGHT READING, page 5
In the footsteps of St. Dominic
A view of the choir in rehearsal during its 2016 England trip.
Cathedral Choir heads to England On July 24, the Cathedral Choir leaves for England to sing Evensongs and Sunday services at Canterbury and Salisbury Cathedrals. This is the Choir’s 7th England tour. Highlights of previous trips include residencies at Westminster Abbey, York Minster, Durham, and St. Paul’s Cathedral, London. Canon for Music Robert Simpson believes these experiences enable the Cathedral Choir to be even more effective at home. “We have ENGLAND PREVIEW very high musical standards, and singing in these worldEVENSONG famous cathedrals can be daunting. The extra effort we exSunday, July 21, 5 p.m. pend in preparation always makes us a better choir.” The financial support of the Cathedral also plays an essential part in the success of the tours. Bob adds, “Thanks to the generosity of so many parishioners and friends, scholarship funds are raised to assist singers who might otherwise be unable to go. This is a great gift for which we are all very grateful.” Hear many of the pieces the Cathedral Choir will be singing in England at the Preview Evensong and Concert on Sunday, July 21, at 5p.m. in the Cathedral.
Beginning in mid-June, Canon Vicar Callaham and his family will be on sabbatical leave to Europe to study the life, times, and locations of St. Dominic de Guzman, a thirteenth-century priest and friar who helped redefine both monasticism and evangelism in the Europe of the High Middle-Ages. Callaham’s interest in Dominic began as something of a dare during the first years of his priesthood. “My rector,” Callaham recalls, “said that I needed a Rule of Life,” meaning a routine of regular prayer, worship, and study that would undergird the work of faith. Though Art liked and admired his rector, he bristled at the obvious answer of modeling his priestly life on that of his boss, who espoused the timehonored Rule of St. Benedict as the best and most practical THE REV. ART CALLAHAM choice of work-prayer-life balance. “Perhaps it was one last act of rebellion,” Art muses, “or maybe it was the beginning of something deeper.” Unlike St. Benedict, Dominic did not leave a written “rule” for his brothers and sisters. Interestingly, it seems that Dominic wrote very little at all, at least very little that has been preserved until the twenty-first century. “What we have of Dominic and his prayer life,” Callaham says, “are stories and reflections of his followers and others with whom he came in contact through his ministry.” Short volumes like The Nine Ways of Prayer, a collection of literal descriptions of Dominic praying and the outcomes of his prayers, provide most of the information we have about the spirituality that undergirded the life of this wandering priest-turned-friar. “Where Benedict’s Rule is rather formal and somewhat austere, early Dominicans report that Dominic frequently laughed, sang, and joked with his brothers and sisters, exhorting them to let nothing, not even adherence to the Rule, get in the way of joyfully sharing the Good News of Christ in the world,” Callaham says. This joyful expression of the Gospel through word, deed, and
FOOTSTEPS, page 5
Episcopal Relief & Development creates new focus BY TRACEY CABRAL
Many of you are familiar with Nets for Life, a successful campaign supported by Episcopal Relief & Development and the parishioners of Christ Church Cathedral. The overall mission of Episcopal Relief & Development is to facilitate healthier, more fulfilling lives in communities that are struggling with hunger, poverty, disaster, and disease. Episcopal Relief & Development works around the world and here in the U.S. responding to and rebuilding after disasters. This work is achieved thanks to collaboration with
church partners and other local organizations. Recently, Episcopal Relief & Development has re-aligned its programs to hone in on three key areas: women, children, and the climate. It will help communities promote the rights of women and move toward the vision that everyone deserves a life free from violence in a society where she/he is treated with dignity and respect. Only then can communities truly heal and thrive. Its work with children supports and protects kids under age six so they reach appropriate health and developmental milestones.
Early development is foundational and critical to helping children achieve their full potential as future contributing members of their communities. Its climate related work focuses on how families and communities can work together to adapt to the effects of rapidly changing weather patterns. This work includes preparing for and recovering from climate-influenced events such as floods, hurricanes, and other disasters. Additionally, Episcopal Relief & Development’s U.S. Disaster Program works in areas
RELIEF, page 6
PAGE 3
THE BULLETIN
Confirmation, Brigid’s Hope Graduation, Mission Trip, and more
IN PICTURES
Below: What do you call a group of confirmands? A clutch? A bevy? We are thrilled for them; they are pictured here with Bishop Monterroso and the Very Rev. Barkley Thompson.
Right: The CUSE Houston mission trip cleaned up a garden on Houston’s East Side. Below: Parishioner Don Vold cheered on his Kids’ Hope mentee at a school awards ceremony.
Above: Several of the most recent graduates of Brigid’s Hope, who celebrated together in May. THE BULLETIN
PAGE 4
GET CAUGHT READING, from page 2
for you. Please join us in the Bookstore on July 21 as Cathedral parishioner Daryl Williams signs and discusses his new book, Sandcastle of Pirates Beach Book One of the War of the Sky Lords series. Set in Galveston, the action follows two young heroes who are swept into a magical world below the sand. Their adventures introduce them to new friends, pit them against unexpected foes, and send them searching for ancient treasure. Along the way, they learn the importance of teamwork and making good choices, and they come to understand that the world is complex and crazy, but it is also filled with both physical and spiritual wonders. The story
includes the legends of local pirates and other Galveston Island details. Written to provide a deeper insight into a generation that is growing up amidst the difficult challenges of bullying, isolation, and natural disasters, Sandcastle of Pirates Beach highlights the strength and resilience that lies within each of us, no matter our age. The Bookstore will be on summer hours until August 26, open every Sunday 8:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and closed weekdays. If you need anything during the week, just call or email, and we will be happy to assist you. We’ve got lots of great summer reads, hostess gifts for your travels, and cards to keep in touch with local and long-distance loved ones.
Meatless Monday Recipe of the Month
As part of our preparation for Rally Against Hunger, our Rally Day outreach event on August 25 where we build 100,000 meals for Houston, we are showcasing favorite meatless recipes from parishioners and friends. Consider making a meatless meal and donating the money you would have spent on meat to Rally Against Hunger. You can donate online on our website or by using the Wishing Well, and you can volunteer on our website or in the cloister to help with the event. Here is one of Bonnie Fairbanks’ favorite meatless meals. Perfect for hot summer days.
Broccoli, Grape, and Pasta Salad (6 to 8 servings) Ingredients: 1 cup chopped pecans 1/2 (16-oz.) package farfalle (bow-tie) pasta 1 lb. fresh broccoli 1 cup vegan mayonnaise 1/3 cup sugar 1/3 cup diced red onion 1/3 red wine vinegar 1 tsp. salt 2 cups seedless red grapes, halved
Share your most delectable meatless dishes with Karen Kraycirik, minister for community life and stewardship, at kkraycirik@christchurchcathedral.org.
Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350. Bake pecans in a single layer in a shallow pan 5 to 7 minutes or until lightly toasted and fragrant, stirring halfway through. 2. Prepare bow-tie pasta according to package directions. 3. Meanwhile, cut broccoli florets from stems, and separate florets into small pieces using tip of a paring knife. Peel away tough outer layer of stems, and finely chop stems. 4. Whisk together mayonnaise, sugar, diced red onion, red wine vinegar, and salt in a large bowl; add broccoli, hot cooked pasta, and grapes, and stir to coat. Cover and chill 3 hours. Stir pecans into salad just before serving. 5. Option, to use grape tomatoes (halved) instead of red grapes; or just add both!
FOOTSTEPS, from page 3
manner of life, Dominic called “the Preaching,” which helps explain why the mendicant order that bears his name is also called the “Order of Preachers.” By contract, priests in the Diocese of Texas are afforded ninety days of paid leave after every six years of service in the diocese. The purpose of this time away is to give the cleric an opportunity for rest, education, and reflection on the ongoing evolution of their call to the ministry. In recent years, Canons Como and Razim, as well as Dean Thompson, have availed themselves of this time away and have come back rested, refreshed, and with a new lease on their ministry life. In supporting the Canon Vicar’s time away this summer, the Dean and vestry of the church hope that Art will find similar blessings and new vigor for his continued work here at Christ Church Cathedral. Art’s travels this summer will take him through Spain, France, Italy, and Germany, following the steps of both St. Dominic and some prominent early Dominicans. He hopes that by experiencing first-hand the cultures and places in which the Dominican Tradition took root, he will find an even deeper understanding of what sets Dominic apart from other major spiritual icons like Francis of Assisi and the aforementioned Benedict of Nursia. Moreover, Art hopes that God will open to him ways in which his ministry at the Cathedral can be enhanced and enlivened. Through the benevolence of the Lilly Endowment’s Clergy Renewal Grant Program, which Dean Thompson calls “The MacArthur Genius Grant of the clergy world,” Art will be able to spend the whole of the sabbatical abroad and take his family with him. “Many know how important my family is to me,” Callaham said. “I couldn’t have imagined doing this without Erica and the kids with me.” This also reflects the value that Dominic placed on community in the life of faith. He never allowed his friars to travel and minister alone, always pointing to the example of Jesus, who sent his own disciples out in groups of twos for accountability, support, and joyful companionship along their way. Though Art will not be available by phone or email during his sabbatical (June 21 to September 22), you can follow his adventures on his blog (artcallaham.blog) or by following his public Facebook and Instagram (both @ArtCallaham) feeds. Art will be sharing the fruits of his trip in several sessions later this fall. He is also hosting a 10-day cathedral pilgrimage following in the footsteps of Dominic June 5–15, 2020. Seats on this tour are still available. Contact Louise Langford to learn more. PAGE 5
THE BULLETIN
RELIEF, from page 3
across the United States that have been affected by disasters. By offering resources and training to help communities prepare for disasters and providing emergency support, it helps vulnerable groups of people to make a full and sustained recovery. Church partners are an integral part of these communities. This is as close to home as Richmond, Texas, where Episcopal Relief & Development is still constructing housing for survivors of Hurricane Harvey. Episcopal Relief & Development’s programs impact the lives of over three million people annually. The organization respects the dignity of all people and views them as neighbors, working alongside participants regardless of religious affiliation or background. For over 75 years, its unique expertise, experience, and practical knowledge help to guide communities to lasting change.
BRADLEY, from cover
moments of service,” he said. “During discernment, I considered what God is calling me toward.” Bradley’s final Sunday at the Cathedral on July 14 will include a celebration in his honor in Reynolds Hall at 10 a.m. Reflecting upon his eight-years serving the Cathedral community, Bradley recalled some of the programming highpoints, ideas, and initiatives during his tenure. He is particularly pleased with having helped the Cathedral and the Diocese foster a relationship with the Diocese of Costa Rica, where summer mission trips by cathedral youth groups have served. That this year one of the Cathedral’s own is an intern there — Steven Bermudez, 20 — indicates the success of the outreach, he said. For the youth program, Bradley incubated and championed such initiatives as Summer Shade, Seed and Root groups, and the Giving Tree. Summer Shade builds and retains the youth community when school is out. The Seed and Root groups offer a more committed interaction to youths since the neighborhood programs are deeper than being just activitybased. And the Giving Tree has increased youth program support, having raised an estimated $17,000 in 2018, compared to $8,000 in its first year, 2012. Bradley considers Cathedral colleague Christy Orman, youth associate and Cathedral Urban Service Experience (CUSE) director, instrumental in program development and success. “Without her, the youth ministry would not be what it is today,” he said. (Going forward, Orman has been chosen as the new young adult minister.) Also under Bradley’s leadership was the creation of the 20s & 30s Council, which he is pleased has fostered peer leadership and growth. It reports to the vestry. Meanwhile, the group’s community-building programming THE BULLETIN
PAGE 6
added a popular Fajita Fiesta and a Crawfish Boil to start and end each year of faith and fellowship.
Part of the dynamic Bradley, 33, feels a particular affinity for the young adult cohort: “Like me, members are in transition as they find themselves, their paths, their jobs, and their spouses, and start families.” He has appreciated “just being able to have normal conversations about life” with his peer group. “The Cathedral is as much my worship community as my job home,” he said. “I’ll miss the church and the city. I have a deep love for both.” Bradley grew up in Spring, Texas. He thought he’d be a firefighter like his father or maybe a tornado chasing meteorologist, courtesy of action movies like “Twister.” By 2007, however, he realized his path of service opened elsewhere. He graduated from the College of Biblical Studies with a bachelor’s degree in Christian Leadership and Biblical Studies. Prior to joining the Cathedral in 2011, he served on the senior staff at Camp Allen and as a youth ministries intern and musician at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church. He is grateful for the encouragement and trust bestowed on him by church leadership: early on by the Rev. Jimmy Grace and Lisa Puccio (both now serving at St. Andrews Episcopal Church) and by the Very Rev. Joe Reynolds who hired him, and later by the Very Rev. Barkley Thompson. “I look up to the dean as a role model in leadership and faith,” Bradley said. The dean has noted how Bradley’s path has shifted, become clear, and grown from the roots instilled by lay ministry. “While professional lay ministry has integrity and wholeness as its own calling, it is sometimes the case that lay ministry serves as a conduit through which God calls one to the ordained life,” Thompson said. “In Jeremy’s
In the Cloister Gallery: Children’s Art The Cloister Gallery will exhibit art from students participating in City ArtWorks, an arts education organization offering art programming for children ages four to 12. The opening reception is Thursday, July 25, from 5:30–7:30 p.m., and the show is on view through August 23. The works selected for the exhibit are from schools throughout Harris and Montgomery counties.
case, this calling has been affirmed by the Diocesan Commission on Ministry, the Cathedral vestry, and me. “I am excited for Jeremy and for the Episcopal Church,” he said. “Jeremy will be a faithful and conscientious priest. I will miss him and the good care he has bestowed upon Cathedral youth for many years now. I know that God will go with Jeremy, Lauren, and Jonah as they move to Virginia. Our prayers will travel with them as well.”
Continuity of quality leadership Meanwhile, the youth and young adult programs will remain in good hands and keep their momentum going. An announcement earlier this spring by the dean identified Marcia Quintanilla as the new minister for youth. Orman will serve as minister for young adults. Quintanilla, noted for her dynamic and creative presence, has been a leader in youth ministry throughout the Diocese of Texas and on the national level of the Episcopal Church. She has served as a camp co-director at Camp Allen, as an adult mentor at the national Episcopal Youth Event and on the design team for the Young Adult Festival at last summer’s General Convention. She also has served as the secretary to the Standing Committee for the Diocese and was youth director at San Mateo Episcopal Church and on staff at Trinity Episcopal Church. Quintanilla, who is bi-cultural, said in the announcement that she looks forward to being a bridge-builder between the diverse communities at the Cathedral. Orman, a five-year staff member who has been active in the 20s & 30s ministry for several years, will lead and shepherd the group and also serve as liaison to the Young Adult Council. She will continue to lead the Cathedral Urban Service Experience (CUSE) as well. She said she’s “excited to continue empowering our young adults to connect with each other and in the wider Cathedral community.”
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 Registration closed JULY 19
JULY JULY 4
THU
Cathedral offices closed For the Independence Day holiday. JULY 5
FRI
Bridge and Rummikub Night 6:30–9:30 p.m., McGehee Conference Room. Enjoy a few hands of bridge or rounds of Rummikub with Cathedral friends. Bring a dish to share. JULY 8–11
MON–THU
Vacation Bible School 9:30 a.m. to noon, Cathedral. Children are “learning to be the Light!” JULY 12
FRI
Pre-Game Cookout for Episcopal Night at the Ballpark 5–6:30 p.m., Nancy's Garden. We’ll start with a free pregame cookout featuring hot dogs, popcorn, and cool beverages. At 6:30 p.m., we will walk the five blocks to Minute Maid Park in time to see the first pitch. Episcopal Night at the Ballpark 6:30 p.m., Minute Maid Park. Episcopalians come together to cheer on the home team. ($) Preview Evensong and Concert 5–6 p.m., Cathedral. The Cathedral Choir sings Evensong prior to its departure for its tour of England.
FRI
20s & 30s Karbach Hangout 7–9 p.m., Karbach Brewing, 2032 Karbach St, Houston, TX 77092. Fellowship and fresh beer for Cathedral young adults. JULY 14
Jay Spencer Reading Morning, Bookstore. Member Spencer, author of the children’s book When it Rains, will read from his book.
JULY 21 SUN Daryl Williams Reading 10 a.m., Bookstore. Member Williams will read from his middlegrade adventure book, Sandcastle of Pirates Beach. JULY 25
Cloister Gallery Reception 5:30–7:30 p.m., Cloister Gallery in Reynolds Hall. Reception for the students showing work as part of City ArtWorks. JULY 26
JULY 17 WED Children’s Social Justice Film Series 6–8 p.m., Reynolds Hall. Justice and Peace will focus on social justice films for their annual film series. Free dinner, screening, and discussion of “Who Cares About Kelsey,” a documentary about a young woman, mental health, and making it.
THU
FRI
20s & 30s Tea + Victory Hangout 7–9 p.m., Tea + Victory Board Game Café, 2030 East T.C. Jester Blvd, Houston, TX 77008. Everyone wins by virtue of showing up at this fun young adult event. JULY 27
SAT
Summer Bible School in the Neighborhood 9 a.m. to noon, Alvin, TX. Spanish language bible school for children.
Through August:
COMFORT CALLS
from the Vestry
A Vestry representative will call you to ask how we’re doing and to hear your hopes and concerns
Bring a friend!
THURSDAYS
WEEKLY SUNDAYS Summer Place 10–11 a.m., Downstairs in Latham Hall. Snacks, drinks, and fellowship sponsored by a difference ministry each week: Stewardship (7/7), 20s & 30s (7/14), Mission Outreach/Justice and Peace (7/21), Justice and Peace (7/28). This is My Story, This is My Song 10–11 a.m., Narthex of the Chapel of the Christ Child. Hear Cathedral staff and friends read their favorite stories and sing their favorite songs. 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. MONDAYS
SUN
Farewell for Jeremy Bradley 10 a.m., Reynolds Hall. A farewell celebration for our Minister for Youth and Young Adults Jeremy Bradley, as he leaves the Cathedral to attend Virginia Theological Seminary.
Childcare available (3 mo. to 12 yrs.)
Centering Prayer 11:15–11:45 a.m., Hines Center. Healing Service 12:05 p.m., Golding Chapel. 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. WEDNESDAYS
THURSDAYS Youth Summer Shade Fun activities for youth every Thursday, all summer long. Each event involves a meal and an activity. Friends are always welcome! 11th — Volunteer at Vacation Bible School, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., drop off/pick up in the Treehouse. 18th — Blanket Bingo Outing, 5:30– 9 p.m., $15, drop off/pick up in the Treehouse. 27th — “Lion King” at Edwards Marq’E on I-10, Dinner time, $20, drop off/ pick up theater, bring extra cash for candy or soda, we provide popcorn. FRIDAYS Song + Story Concert Series 7 p.m., Hines Center. Free concert series sponsored by St. Arnold's Brewery.
Women’s Morning Bible Study 9:30–11 a.m., Jeffers Conference Room.
UPCOMING
Bilingual Eucharist 6–6:30 p.m., Golding Chapel.
AUGUST 4
Buscando la Luz (Second, third, and fourth Wednesdays) 6:30–8 p.m., Bride’s Room. Spanishlanguage discussion group.
SUN
Cathedral Reads Discussion of To Kill a Mockingbird 10 a.m., Reynolds Hall. All-Cathedral, all ages discussion of our Cathedral Reads book.
20s & 30s summer hangouts BY CHRISTY ORMAN
This summer, the 20s and 30s will meet up around the city to see some of the amazing places Houston has to offer. It is always more fun to explore your own city with a friend. All these events are a perfect time to invite friends to see the city with us. Most events will be free entry and the only cost will be your own meals and drinks. If you have any questions, please contact Christy Orman at corman@christchurchcathedral.org. July 12, 7–9 p.m. Karbach Brewery July 19, 5 p.m. Episcopal Night at the Ballpark – hot dogs then game
July 26, 7–9 p.m. Tea & Victory Board Game Café Aug. 16, 6 p.m. “To Kill a Mockingbird” screening PAGE 7
THE BULLETIN
Non-Profit Organization U.S. POSTAGE PAID Houston, Texas
1117 Texas Avenue Houston, Texas 77002-3183
PERMIT No. 6404
Did you know you can read The Bulletin on our website? If you’d like to go “online-only,” contact Ramona Sikes at rsikes@christchurchcathedral.org or call her at 713-217-1347.
Hey batta batta! BY KAREN KRAYCIRIK
We hope you saved the date for another fun evening of Episcopal Night at the Ballpark on Friday, July 19, as the Houston Astros take on the rival Texas Rangers. Join your Cathedral friends as well as several other parishes in the diocese as we cheer on our home town team. Before the baseball game, from Scene from the seats of the 2018 Episcopal Night at the Astros 5–6:30 p.m., we’ll host a free pregame cookout with hot dogs, popcorn, cookout, head over to the Cathedral’s webraffles for Astros gear, and more in Nancy’s site and click the links on the Registrations/ Garden (next to the parking garage). Help Downloads page. You can also sign up in show our Cathedral the cloister on Sundays, July 7 and 14. hospitality by sign- Adult game ticket prices are $52/seat, and EPISCOPAL NIGHT AT THE ASTROS ing up to volunteer children’s tickets (12 & under) are $40/seat. for a shift behind the This year, a portion of every game ticket Friday, July 19 grill, scooping pop- sold will benefit The Beacon. As an added corn, or distributing refreshing beverages. bonus, there will be fireworks at Minute Free parking will be available in the Cathe- Maid stadium immediately following the dral’s garage on a first come, first serve ba- end of the game. If you have additional questions, please sis, as are the hot dogs, so be sure to come feel free to contact Karen Kraycirik, minearly. No tickets necessary. To purchase tickets in the Cathedral’s ister for community life. (No game tickseating block in the baseball stadium, or ets are necessary to attend the pre-game to “pitch in” and volunteer at the pre-game cookout.) THE BULLETIN
PAGE 8
NEW MINISTER, from cover facilitation, and other pastoral care training. A lifelong United Methodist, Jody has served as a youth and adult leader for Chrysalis locally, regionally, and internationally. She has been a lay minister for home communion and served in music ministry for those in juvenile detention. Most recently, Jody served as a Red Cross volunteer at the George R. Brown Convention Center in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. Dean Thompson says, “Jody’s gifts for pastoral care and the management of people and programs are substantial. She is the right person to enhance the Cathedral’s pastoral care ministry and ensure that no one within the Cathedral community is forgotten. She will expand our pastoral care offerings with creativity and grace. Jody is familiar to many at Christ Church, as she has worshiped with us regularly for the past several years. I couldn’t be more enthusiastic about her addition to our Ministry Staff, and I know that Cathedral parishioners will benefit greatly from her ministry among us.” Jody adds, “I am honored by Dean Thompson’s invitation to join the Cathedral team and humbled to serve the parishioners of Christ Church. Having worshiped among you, I know of the love and commitment you have for each other, and my deep desire is that through my role our community will grow more deeply into a spirit of loving kindness as we support each other through the journey of life.”