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On Lent
Christ Church Cathedral is known for its glorious, diverse, and truly excellent choral and music programming.
The Music of Lent, Holy Week, and Easter Canon for Music Robert L. Simpson, the Artistic Director and Founder of the Grammy©Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir, says that one of his most enjoyable responsibilities at Christ Church Cathedral is selecting the hymns and choral music for services throughout the year, and especially at Lent, Holy Week, and Easter.
Music underscores the season’s Bible lessons Simpson’s first objective is to choose hymns and choir anthems with texts that reflect or in some way underscore the appointed lessons
from the Bible. “No matter how beautiful the piece of music, if the text doesn’t fit the theme of these lessons, it won’t do,” Simpson said. “The lessons for Lent, Holy Week, and Easter are among the most dramatic of the church year, and consequently they have inspired centuries of composers to write some of their finest works. My difficulties are not finding music, but deciding which extraordinary pieces will have to wait for another year.” Tom Marvil, the Cathedral’s organ scholar, who along with Cathedral Organist Daryl
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McBride returns to read from his newest novel Join us for an evening of contemporary fiction with National Book Award Winner, NYU Distinguished Writer-in-Residence, and friend of the Cathedral James McBRIDE BOOK READING McBride. This program, a cooperaWednesday, March 25, 7 p.m. tion with Brazos Bookstore, will feature McBride reading from his new novel, Deacon King Kong. Capturing the “tumultuous swirl” of 1960s New York, Deacon King Kong follows the story of an old church deacon nick-named
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The first Christians observed with great devotion the days of our Lord's passion and resurrection, and it became the custom of the Church to prepare for them by a season of penitence and fasting. This season of Lent provided a time in which converts THE VERY REV. to the faith were preBARKLEY pared for Holy Baptism. THOMPSON It was also a time when those who, because of notorious sins, had been separated from the body of the faithful were reconciled by penitence and forgiveness, and restored to the fellowship of the Church. Thereby, the whole congregation was put in mind of the message of pardon and absolution set forth in the Gospel of our Savior, and of the need which all Christians continually have to renew their repentance and faith. I invite you, therefore, in the name of the Church, to the observance of a holy Lent, by self-examination and repentance; by prayer, fasting, and self-denial; and by reading and meditating on God's holy Word. — Book of Common Prayer, 264–65 The first recorded observance of a fortyday Lent was in Egypt in the fourth century. There, January 6 was considered to be the date of Jesus’ baptism, and the forty day fast occurred immediately thereafter, in imitation of Jesus’ forty days of fasting and temptation in the wilderness. Eventually the forty day fast was relocated just prior to the Easter feast, where it remains today. From Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday, excluding Sundays, is exactly forty days. (So yes, we’ll end the age-old debate once and for all: Sundays are not fast days during Lent. They are always — even in penitential seasons — days of Resurrection.) Traditionally, Christians give up
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JAMES MCBRIDE
Our Cathedral Family We celebrate with
E Laura Sirrianni and Nathan Navarro, who were married in the Cathedral on January 11, 2020. E Stephanie Powell and Thomas Eggleston, who were married in the Cathedral on January 18, 2020. E Margaret Sears Grundy and Lloyd Christopher Noland, who were married at the Cathedral on February 8, 2020. E the family of Andrew Dossett Miller, who was born in December 2019 to Sarah and Alex Miller. E new members Steve and Amanda Golembieski, and Susan Sanchez.
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something important to them as a Lenten discipline. This discipline is not intended to be self-congratulatory. Privation intends to draw us away from consideration of the self and serve to connect us to the temptation and sacrifice of Jesus so that we may come to rely on God as Jesus did. Another Lenten tradition is the taking on of something new as a spiritual discipline. This season, I encourage you to take on participation in the Robert C. Stuart Lenten Series as a way to grow in community and faith. The series theme is “Heaven cannot wait,” and our speakers will each discuss how we can live in
the kingdom of God now. As usual, our faithful and engaging line-up of Lenten speakers will present on Sunday mornings at the Dean’s Hour. Newly this year, we will gather again on Sunday evenings for small-group discussion of the morning’s topic. Each week we will also video record a conversation between each Lenten speaker and me, which will be made available online. I’m especially pleased that our speaker on Sunday, March 15, will be my good friend, the Rev. Morgan Allen, rector of historic Trinity Church in Boston and one of the Episcopal Church’s most gifted teachers and preachers. I hope you’ll make the Robert C. Stuart Series part of your observance of a holy Lent.
We extend heartfelt sympathy to
E the family of member Dr. David Samuel Gallant, who passed away on January 18, 2020. E the family of member Vale Asche Russell, who passed away on January 31, 2020. E the family of Josh Hamilton, who passed away on February 2, 2020. Josh is husband to member Jane Hamilton. E the family of Johnny Cisneros, who passed away on February 3, 2020. Johnny is father to member Michelle Ruch, father-in-law to Tim Ruch, and grandfather to Mason, Lilly, and Travis Ruch. E The family of Martha Frances+, who passed away on February 16, 2020.
The flowers on the Cathedral Altar
E on Sunday, March 1, are given to the glory of God in loving memory of their mother, Dorothy Knox Howe Houghton, their father, Thomas Woodward Houghton, their grandmother, Dorothy Trone Howe Dupree, and their grandfather, Knox Briscoe Howe, by Rowena Houghton Dasch and Adele Houghton. E on Sunday, March 15, are given to the glory of God in honor of Gina Greenwood and Jody McIntyre for their birthdays by Kristy Greenwood.
The flowers in the floor vases
E on Sunday, March 1, are given to the glory of God in loving memory of his parents, Paul Lester and Dorothy Guthrie Berry Rudisill, and his sister, Dorothy Kay Rudisill, by Clifford Rudisill. E on Sunday, March 8, are given to the glory of God in loving memory of John Baird by his family. E on Sunday, March 29, are given to the glory of God in thanksgiving for the life and work of Ardell Ray Jr. THE BULLETIN
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Listening, relaxing, and being together in the beaufiful Texas countryside are all on the retreat plan.
Rest and Retreat with the 20s & 30s BY MINISTER FOR YOUNG ADULTS AND CUSE DIRECTOR CHRISTY ORMAN
When we talk about self-care, the idea of lying around with cucumbers on our eyes is what sometimes comes to mind. This idea is great in theory, but really self-care is simply taking time for you to check-in with yourself. This could be a daily habit, such as asking yourself, “Did I drink any water today?” or even a seasonal check-in such as, “Have I spent time with those most important to me?” Our spiritual life can also be a part of checking in with yourself. 20s & 30s SPRING RETREAT The 20s & 30s are choosing to make time for their selfcare with a retreat that includes rest, one of the seven pracMarch 27–29 tices promoted by The Episcopal Church in The Way of Love, a Rule of Life, or commitment to live life in a certain way. We as Episcopalians have been invited by Presiding Bishop the Most Rev. Michael Curry to practice The Way of Love and to “grow more deeply with Jesus Christ at the center of our lives, so we can bear witness to his love in and for the world.” The practices in The Way of Love include turn, learn, pray, worship, bless, go, and finally, rest. We will be practicing rest in this retreat an hour outside of Houston at Rio Lago Ranch. It will be a time to relax, learn together, and spend time in community with those we know and those we have not yet met. The retreat will begin on Friday, March 27, and end before noon on Sunday, March 29. There is an option to join for the day on Saturday only with a possible carpool from Houston. Register on the Cathedral website (under “Registrations”). The fee is $65 for the weekend for food and lodging, or $30 for Saturday only. Financial assistance is available. Friends are always welcome to join. The deadline to register for the full weekend or Saturday only is March 23. Email Minister for Young Adults Christy Orman (corman@ christchurchcathedral.org) with any questions.
How we pray BY MINISTER FOR PASTORAL CARE JODY GILLIT
Christ Church Cathedral is a place of prayer. We hear this word used often but you might not always know some of the ways it is put into practice. We have prayer daily, morning (7:30 a.m.) and evening (6 p.m.), throughout the work week in Golding Chapel. In addition, we lift up the names of many during our Sunday services. Here is more information about how we pray for individuals and families.
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The Prayers of the People are in the Book of Common Prayer, pp. 383-93. Photo credit: Haley Stage
In each service you will hear a list of names read during the Prayers of the People. These are first and last names that have been submitted via pew prayer cards, online request, or communicated through a staff member to Minister for Pastoral Care Jody Gillit. The most important part of these names is that the individual or close family member has given permission for us to read their name aloud.
Altar Guild Announces Annual Palm Sunday Cross-Making Event Have you ever wondered where the Cathedral gets the palm crosses used every year on Palm Sunday and who makes them? Each year, just before Palm Sunday, your fellow parishioners make 1,000 crosses at a Palm Sunday Cross-making event. All adults and children are welcome to help with this annual event, so come join the Altar Guild and your fellow parishioners in this fun event to be held this year on Saturday, April 4, starting at 9 a.m. in Reynolds Hall. Following a short instruction period, together we will have lots of fun as we help prepare for our Palm Sunday celebration.
Book of Remembrance Each week during "Prayers of the People," you might here "From the Book of Remembrance, we also pray in thanksgiving for the life of (insert name)." Many of you have wondered, what is this "Book of Remembrance?" It is literally a book displayed in the east transept of the Cathedral. People included in the book are deceased members who have had donations made in their name to the Endowment. Each Sunday, we look at the people who have died during that week throughout the years and who have had a memorial gift made in their name during the current calendar year. If no gift has been given in the current year, we list the name for the most recent gift
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Connect with Spring Parent Meet-ups BY ALICIA STEPHENS
The Cathedral community of families with young children is flourishing. As a Sunday school instructor, I see evidence of this growth in the new smiling faces that enter my classroom. I see it in the expanding stable of animals and angels in the Christmas Eve pageant. I see it in the crowd of little hands reaching for bead necklaces and pancakes on Shrove Tuesday. Growth in our church community is a great thing. However, sometimes we can get lost in the shuffle of the Sunday school drop-off, missing out on small moments of connection with other parents as we navigate crowded hallways and rush off to adult programming during the education hour. But it is through these small moments of connection that I think we gain our greatest sense of belonging and place. When my family joined the Cathedral in 2016, we were brand new to Houston and very much newcomers. We
met some of our dearest friends through our children, who forged friendships in their Sunday school classrooms with ease and brought us together on Huffington Playground and in Reynolds Hall. I know of many others who met Cathedral friends the same way, gathered over a cup of coffee in the “Parents’ Playhouse” or dusting off sandy feet on the playground. I encourage you to take the opportunity this spring to pause and engage with other parents at one of the Spring Parent Meet-ups. These events, scheduled during the education hour, provide a relaxed and welcoming space for you to meet the parents of your children’s Cathedral classmates. Two meet-ups will be offered, on Sunday, March 8 for children from 3 years of age through first grade, and on Sunday, March 29 for children in second through fifth grades. Come for the coffee and light bites and stay for the great conversation and connection.
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Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, Vestry Retreat, and more
IN PICTURES
Right: Canon for Music Robert L. Simpson leads the Cathedral Choir in the Four Choirs Festival at South Main Baptist Church. Below left: The vestry convened at Camp Allen for a productive annual retreat in February.
Above: The 20s & 30s group packed meals and Valentines as part of a service day benefitting children and families connected to Bayou City Blessings in a Backpack. Left: Minister for Children and Families KariAnn Lessner kicked off her podcast series on The Way of Love with Canon for Welcome and Evangelism Becky Zartman and family. Tune in at https://www.youbrewyoupodcast.com/listen THE BULLETIN
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Voracious readers BY LUCY CHAMBERS
“‘I’m wondering what to read next.’ Matilda said. ‘I’ve finished all the children’s books.’ ” — Roald Dahl In the Bookstore, our best suggestions come not from the New York Times or Publisher’s Weekly, but from our voracious readers themselves. And, as we experienced last summer with the Cathedral Reads program, it’s enormously fun to know what others are reading and chat about it with them. To that end, we’ll be regularly sharing favorite books, new and old, from Cathedral readers. They’ll tell you a bit about themselves as readers and suggest a few titles. If one seems like it might become your next great read, come see us — we’ll have it on our shelves, and we’d love to visit about it.
Shannon Hayes: How do you make time to read during the day? Reading is my down time. As [author and bookstore owner] Jenny Lawson says, “I go to ‘nowhere’ when I read.” All of life’s stresses just peel away, and I visit another realm. Therefore, I read at the end of the day. I don’t watch TV because it stimulates me and keeps me from sleeping. After dinner, when all the kids and Patrick have gone their separate ways, I read and relax. What are your favorite genres? I’m particularly fond of historical fiction. I get a little history and a little romance/drama all at once. Some of my favorites are The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck, Pachinko by Min Jin Lee, and The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See Left, above, below right: Merriment abounded at the Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper. Below left: The 20s & 30s group held a Sharing Faith dinner together.
What are you currently reading? The Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lombardo. I’m in the middle of this life drama, suggested by the Cathedral Bookstore. I love books that help normalize the difficulties in life. Becoming Mrs. Lewis by Patti Callahan. I have never been a C.S. Lewis reader, but I was intrigued by this. I found a new love and interest in C.S. Lewis — he had such an interesting past that I knew nothing about. The Dutch House by Ann Patchett. I love anything Ann Patchett. The first book of hers I read was Bel Canto and I have been hooked since. If you are interested in sharing a favorite volume or two with the Cathedral community, just let us know at bookstore@christchurchcathedral.org. We’ll queue your recommendations up and share them as quickly as we can. PAGE 5
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Robinson selects the organ voluntaries, said that they also look at the readings when making their selections. “There is a lot of nuance,” Marvil said. “The music can amplify parts of the narrative.” Once Simpson has identified several anthems with appropriate texts, he then seeks to vary the musical periods throughout the month — for instance one Sunday highlighting music by Renaissance composers, and the next, 20th century Americans. “The Parish and Cathedral Choir sing this wide range of styles very well, and it keeps things fresh for them, the congregations, and for me,” he said. It is tradition at the Cathedral to include a brass quintet and timpani, or kettle drums, in the Easter Eucharist. “By contrast, we eliminate any flashy descants, hymn accompaniments, and bombastic anthems during Lent and especially Holy Week,” Simpson said. “It is our practice on Palm Sunday to start the service with triumphal music in keeping with Jesus’s entry into Jerusalem but quickly change moods with the reading of the Passion narrative. We end the service in silence without a closing voluntary following the subdued singing of “O Sacred Head, Now Wounded.” It is also the practice at the Cathedral during the 11 a.m. Palm Sunday service for the Choir to sing the Passion to a musical setting by 18th century German composer Johann Walther, a cousin of J.S. Bach. When soloists are required, they are drawn from the Cathedral’s professionally trained staff singers who are part of both the Parish and Cathedral Choirs.
A contemplative and celebratory season for choristers John Flanagan, a member of the Parish Choir, said that the tone of the season is unique. “I keep coming back to the classic hymn ‘Forty Days and Forty Nights,’ and the hymn, ‘Were You There When They Crucified My Lord?’ that we sing together in Lent and in Holy Week,” Flanagan said. “They exemplify the longing, reflection, and anticipation that I associate with Lent. That makes the joy and sweetness of ‘Welcome, Happy Morning’ and ‘Alleluia, the Strife is O’er!’ all the better when Easter arrives.” Charlotte Jones is the president of the audition-only Cathedral Choir, which practices every Thursday night, excluding summer. Jones said that a lot of welcome work goes into getting ready for Lent and Holy Week. “The music is truly wonderful,” said Jones. “There are so many anthems in Latin that were THE BULLETIN
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written in the 1500s. In Memory of Her] gives There are sometimes those stories a voice and pieces in French, Geroffers their thoughts and man, Russian [and] prayers.” Hebrew. It is a wonThe Cathedral starts derful tradition.” the season with a Lenten Jones enjoys the Evensong on March 1 at Evensong services 5 p.m., followed by Palm with their call and reSunday music on April 5 sponse and also menwith an Organ Recital at tioned Ubi Caritas by 4:15 p.m. and Evensong Maurice Duruflé as a The music on Easter morning often features brass. at 5 p.m. Maundy Thursfavorite anthem. day on April 9 will feature music, and on Easter in Memory of Her April 10 for Good Friday there will be hymns A relatively new tradition is Easter In but no choir. Easter in Memory of Her is on Memory of Her, held this year on April 11 at April 11 at 4 p.m. followed by the Easter Vigil 4 p.m. This service celebrates the women who at 8 p.m. April 12 is Easter with brass, “often played a role in Jesus’ life and the events sur- and always.” rounding his death and resurrection. “The liturgies of Lent and Easter intend to The production is written by Rice Profes- move us somewhere,” said the Dean Barkley sor April D. DeConick, along with the Rev. Thompson. “They bear us along Jesus' path Betty Adam. Singers, including members until he walks the Via Dolorosa toward Calof the Houston Chamber Choir, and harpist vary, so that we experience the darkness of Becky Baxter will perform the musical, with the tomb with Jesus before encountering the original score by Sonja Bruzauskas. Joy of Easter morning. On Good Friday there Janet Jordan, a board member of Brigid’s is no music at all, as if the world cannot find Place, the organization responsible for the its voice when bereft of Jesus. At the Easter production, raises funds for the free event. Vigil, music begins like a funeral dirge, but at “So often, we don’t hear the voices of the the moment of the Resurrection, organ and women, like the woman at the well and the song burst forth in Gospel Alleluias. Lent and woman who anointed Jesus,” Jordan said. Easter without music would be like an epic “Their stories [get] buried in scripture. [Easter movie without a soundtrack.”
Easter Lily Sales and Flowering of the Cross Sponsorship Easter lilies are considered the symbols of purity, innocence, new life, and resurrection, and they have been used to adorn Christ Church Cathedral for many years. This year, online sales for Easter lilies will be available from Thursday, February 27 to Sunday, March 15. Sales in the courtyard will be held three Sundays, March 1, 8, and 15. The suggested donation is $10 per plant. A dedication can be made in loving memory, honor, or in thanksgiving. All dedications received by March 15 will be printed in the Easter leaflets. Dedications received after March 15 will be included in May publications. Children and families have participated in the Flowering of the Cross on Easter Sunday. Consider honoring a child by donating towards this tradition. Dedications will be included in the Easter leaflets. The suggested flower donation is $10. Contact Lisa Viktorin at lviktorin@ christchurchcathedral.org for details.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Visit christchurchcathedral.org or call 713-222-2593 to learn more about these and other events at the Cathedral. Registration recommended
Registration required MARCH 5
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ROBERT C. STUART LENTEN SERIES HEAVEN CANNOT WAIT Sundays in Lent. 10 a.m. class in Reynolds Halls, 6:15 p.m. guided conversation in Sanders Hall. Learn more in the pull-out insert or on our website. March 1: The Rev. Dr. Barbara Rossing March 8 Robert Radtke
20s & 30s First Friday Fellowship 6:30–8:30p.m., Market Square, 301 Milam. This group meets monthly for a fellowship outing together. MARCH 6–8
March 22 The Rev. Scott Moore March 29 Professor Benjamin Stewart SUN
Lenten Organ Recital and Evensong 5 p.m. Cathedral. Featuring the Cathedral Choir.
Dean's Book Club 6:30–8 p.m., McGehee Conference Room. This month, the group discusses Talking to Strangers, by Malcolm Gladwell.
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SAT
Conferencia Te 6–9 p.m., Cathedral campus. A conference for women in the Latino/Hispanic congregation.
Tue., 7–8 a.m., Mellinger Room
Tea and Toast 5:45 p.m., Latham Hall. Refreshments and fellowship after The Well. MONDAYS MARCH 27 FRI Nameless Sound Concert 8 p.m., Cathedral. Cooper-Moore will play piano and handmade instruments. ($) MARCH 28
SAT
Houston Chamber Choir Concert: "Night Vision" 7:30 p.m., Cathedral. This Grammy-winning choral ensemble, led by Canon for Music Robert L. Simpson, will perform. ($)
MARCH 29
Alzheimer’s Support Group 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Jeffers Conference Room. This support groups meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month. Contact Minister for Pastoral Care Jody Gillit to learn more.
Corinthian Correspondence A weekly, co-ed Bible study on St. Paul’s letters to the Corinthians.
SUNDAYS CONT.
20s & 30s Second Sunday Socials 10–11 a.m. and 4–4:45 p.m., off campus. Meet young adults monthly at the Bishop's Fountain at either 10 a.m. or 4 p.m. for a quick coffee and fellowship off campus between services. THU
Bring a friend!
Thu., noon–1 p.m., Mellinger Room
MARCH 27–29
MARCH 21
THU
Cloister Gallery Opening Reception 5:30–7:30 p.m., Reynolds Hall. This reception celebrates the new exhibition "Pixels and Silver."
Cathedral Godly Play (3 years–1st grade) Parent Meet-Up 10 a.m., Huffington Playground. Meet other parents and Sunday School teachers.
FRI–SUN
20s & 30s Retreat Gathering of young adults from the Cathedral and other area churches. ($) SUN
Treble Choir sings 9 a.m., Cathedral. The Cathedral’s girls’ choir will participate in the service. Spring Rotation (2nd–5th grade) Parent Meet-Up 10 a.m., Huffington Playground. Meet other parents and Sunday School teachers. Youth Fifth Grade Parent Meeting 10:30 a.m., Room 207 in the Jones Building. Parents, come learn about what’s coming up in Cathedral Youth.
WEEKLY SUNDAYS
WED
Dean’s Hour, Adult, Youth, and Children’s Sunday School Classes 10–11 a.m., various locations.
Author James McBride 7 p.m., Cathedral. In partnership with Brazos Bookstore, National Book Awardwinning writer McBride reads from and discusses his new novel Deacon King Kong. ($)
Celtic Eucharist, “The Well” 5 p.m., Cathedral. Drawing inspiration and music from the Celtic tradition, this service focuses on prayer, silence, meditation, and grace.
MARCH 25 WED
FRI–SUN
Junior High Retreat Camp Allen. Join other 4th–6th graders from the Diocese at Camp Allen for a weekend of fun and fellowship. ($)
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MARCH 3, 9, 24, 31 Spring Neigbhorhood Gatherings 6–7:30 p.m., parishioner homes. These gatherings give parishioners a chance to learn about what’s happening at the Cathedral from Dean Thompson.
Childcare available (3 mo. to 12 yrs.)
FRI
Bridge/Rummikub Night 6:30–9:30 p.m., McGehee Conference Room. Join the group for a hand or a game, and bring a dish to share. This group meets monthly on the first Friday.
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March 15 The Rev. Morgan Allen
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Amazing Women of Faith 6:30–8 p.m., Pearl Restaurant and Bar, 1117 Prairie St. Cathedral women meet on the first Thursday of the month to examine the life of amazing women of faith, ancient or modern, soft-spoken or firebrand. MARCH 6
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Healing Service 12:05 p.m., Golding Chapel. Bible “By the Glass” 6:30–8 p.m., Azuma Downtown, 909 Texas Ave. Fellowship and Bible study. TUESDAYS Seed Group — Central and West 6:30–8 p.m., off campus. Middle school youth group in a parishioner's home. Bible "By the Glass" North 7 p.m., La Madeleine; 6805 N Grand Pkwy Suite 805, Spring, TX 77389. (Kuykendahl/99) An extension of our popular downtown bible study meets on the first and third Tuesday of the month. WEDNESDAYS Men’s Morning Bible Study 7–8 a.m., Jeffers Conference Room. Women’s Morning Bible Study 9:30–11 a.m., Mellinger 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 6:30–8 p.m., Mellinger Room. Spanishlanguage discussion group. Women’s Evening Bible Study 6:30 p.m., McGehee Conference Room. This new group will examine wilderness. Root Group — Central 6:30 p.m., off campus. High school youth group in a parishioner's home. THURSDAYS Branch Out 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., various locations. Minister for Youth Marcia Quintanilla visits youth in their schools. PAGE 7
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“Night Vision: Things Seen and Unseen” BY CAROLINA BORJA
If you know Rachmaninoff only from his popular piano concertos and symphonies, you are in for a revelation when you hear his sublime setting of the Russian Orthodox AllNight Vigil sung by the Houston Chamber Choir in the Cathedral on Saturday, March 28. Considered by many to be Rachmaninoff ’s finest work, the Vigil is an a cappella work employing rich textures and the signature ROBERT SIMPSON low basses for which Russian choral music is justly famous. Composed in 1915, it received its premiere and was not heard again in its entirety until 1982. Experience this deeply moving piece in the serenity of the dimly lit Cathedral and discover the power of NIGHT VISION: THINGS SEEN Rachmaninoff ’s sacred music. AND UNSEEN Tickets for this concert, entitled “Night Vision: Saturday, March 28, 7: 30 p.m. Things Seen and Unseen,” held at the Cathedral on Saturday, March 28, at 7:30 p.m., are available at houstonchamberchoir.org. Complimentary childcare is available by contacting April Harris, manager of operations at the Houston Chamber Choir, at april@ houstonchamberchoir.org. Houston Chamber Choir’s Luminary Society will host an after party immediately following the concert. Full details will be announced to all ticketed patrons. Guests will enjoy light bites and beverages while mingling with Houston Chamber Choir Singers, Artistic Director Robert Simpson, and special guest artists. THE BULLETIN
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given by those who died that week. To continue to keep a person’s name displayed and read aloud each year, a contribution to the Endowment must be given in their name during that calendar year. There is no minimum amount required for this.
Daughters of the King The Daughters of the King are a dedicated prayer team that commits to pray daily. They have the "Prayers of the People" list and also include those that do not want their names read publicly or have only submitted first names. They also pray for active military duty personnel who’s names have been submitted. For more information about Pastoral Care, contact Minister for Pastoral Care Jody Gillit at jgillit@christchurchcathedral.org or 713-590-3319.
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“Sportcoat” in the days, weeks, and months following his witness of a deadly shooting in his own neighborhood. His first novel since the award winning The Good Lord Bird, McBride’s Deacon King Kong is already being praised for its masterful storytelling and emotional honesty. One of McBride’s visits to Christ Church, a reading from his memoir, The Color of Water, was wildly popular and sold out well in advance. Tickets for this event can be purchased on the Brazos Bookstore website. Free parking and childcare will be available for this event.