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Here I am. Send me! These remarks were delivered by Dean Thompson at the EMC kick-off dinner. Greetings to you here in Reynolds Hall, and to those joining us online via livestream. This is going to be a bit different kind of EMC pep talk from other years, but stick with me, and listen with care … I was ordained a deacon on my way to priesthood on June 28, 2003. I THE VERY REV. recall many emotions BARKLEY surrounding that day, THOMPSON but the predominant one was the deep and nagging sense that I was unworthy. On the one hand, I felt my impending ordination as a gift. On some level, I’d known I was called to the ordained life since I was sixteen, and it was clear to me that such a life was an incredible privilege. On the other hand, who the heck was I to think I was qualified to speak in God’s name, or ultimately announce the forgiveness of sin, or set a horizon of hope for God’s people? I knew myself too well, and it seemed farcical that I would wear a collar. I was not up to the task. That is why every deacon ordination includes a reading from Isaiah 6, part of which serves as our Every Member Canvass theme this year. In that chapter, the Prophet Isaiah battles with the same conflicting emotions with which I contended more than eighteen years ago. Isaiah the person comes of age in a challenging time. The king dies that year, and belligerent neighbors are knocking at his country’s door. Soon, they’ll invade, and Isaiah will endure three years of devastating war. Everything is uncertain, and Isaiah himself is certain of only one thing: That he’s not up to the task. In Isaiah 6, God appears to Isaiah. God offers Isaiah a profound, life-changing
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For All the Saints;
music speaks to the soul All Saints’ Day is already upon us, offering Day celebrates the fact that God is doing amazan opportunity to observe what is a favorite ing things and we get to be a part of it.” Canon for Music Robert Simpson noted that feast day to many in the church. Canon Misthe observance this year would sioner for Evangelism and Formation Becky Zartman said that since ALL SAINTS’ DAY SERVICE hold special significance as it will be a return to an in-person All it is one of the biggest celebration 12:05 p.m., November 1 Saints’ observance. days for Christ Church Cathedral, Simpson added that the music will be from it is fitting that the accompanying music will American and English 20th-century composplay a principal role in the services. “All Saints’ is a day to come together to cel- ers. “We will especially remember those we ebrate the very basic tenet of our faith — the have lost in the past 18 months while giving cloud of witnesses referred to in Hebrews,” thanks for our many blessings. I know CatheCanon Zartman said. “Saints and martyrs have dral choir members will enjoy returning to their celebration day. Like Easter, All Saints’ ALL SAINTS, page 6
Christmas at the Cathedral One of the highlights of Advent each year is “Christmas at the Cathedral”, a special event sponsored by the Mission Outreach Council. This joyous Christmas celebration hosts young children and their families who are supported by two of the Cathedral’s charitable partners — Kid’s Hope and Small Steps CHRISTMAS AT — and features a Christmas THE CATHEDRAL meal in Reynolds Hall, games for the children, and other eleDecember 11 ments of Christmas cheer. The pandemic compelled us to change the format in 2020 and the same is true again this year. Instead of inviting families to a party at the Cathedral, we will deliver Christmas gift
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From the 2020 Christmas at the Cathedral event.
Our Cathedral Family We offer heartfelt sympathy
E to the family of Katherine (Kay) O’Sullivan who passed away on September 18, 2021. Kay is mother to member Chris O’Sullivan. E to the family of Leopoldo Pinto who passed away on September 30, 2021. Leopoldo is father to member Pedro Pinto. E to the family of Norma Stephens Godowns who passed away on October 1, 2021. Norma is mother to member Steve Godowns and wife Denise and grandmother to Franklin Godowns.
We celebrate with
E Madeline Wareing and Gregory Mariuzza who were married in the Cathedral on October 16.
The flowers on the Cathedral Altar
E on October 3 were given in loving memory of and gratitude for the life, leadership, and devoted ministry of Canon John A. Logan Jr. by the people of Christ Church Cathedral. E on November 21 are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of my parents Nellie J. and Floyd W. Robinson Sr. in honor of my mother’s birthday and my parent’s anniversary. by Floyd W. Robinson Jr. E on November 21 are given to the glory of God and in honor of Shirley Davis lovingly by Keith and Rick.
The flowers on the organ console
E on November 7 are given to the glory of God and in memory of their parents, Bill and Nell Murdaugh and Arthur and Hazel Smith, by Jim Murdaugh and Gary Smith.
The Advent Wreath
E On November 28 the greenery in the Advent wreath are given to the glory of God in thanksgiving for the life and work of Dr. James Reed Cox. E On November 28 the candles on the Advent wreath are given to the glory of God and in thanksgiving for the life and work of Ardell Ray Jr.
VESTRY NOMINATIONS
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Sister Hannah Winkler to host quiet day, “Food for Thought” Sister Hannah Winkler, CSM has pandemic, she also regularly led tour been a member of the Community groups through the convent grounds of St. Mary, Southern Province, for and chapel and educated visitors about the history and minthe past six years. She istries of the Community. began her ministries Part of her work inwithin the Commuvolves taking turns with nity by managing the the other Sisters in inguest ministries as structing the Organic well as the chapel serPrayer Program interns vices as the Sister sacabout the Rule of St. ristan. She helps manBenedict. She enjoys livage the Community’s ing out Benedictine hoswebsite, social media, SR. HANNAH WINKLER pitality and meeting new and online gift shop guests, visitors, and groups that and promotes convent events online. come to the convent. Prior to enterShe has been active in preaching at ing Community, she graduated with a variety of Episcopal churches and her bachelor’s and master’s degrees schools both in-person and online, and, prior to COVID, traveled out in nutritional sciences in 2008 and of state to preach and teach adult fo- 2011 from North Carolina State rums at various churches. Before the FOOD FOR THOUGHT, page 5 THE BULLETIN
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Poinsettia Memorial
Poinsettias can be given in memory or honor of someone special this Christmas. You may order online at our website. If paying by check, make your check for $15 per plant payable to Christ Church Cathedral, and on the memo line add Altar Guild poinsettias. Mail payments to Christ Church Cathedral, 1117 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX 77002, Attn: Altar Guild. Please note the name of those you wish to remember, indicating if it’s a memorial. You may also visit with Lisa Viktorin (lviktorin@christchurchcathedral.org) in the Cloister to place an order on Sundays November 14, November 28, and December 5. Donations received on or before December 6 will be listed in the Christmas dedications booklet. All others will be noted in January. Visit www.christchurchcathedral.org/poinsettias for additional information.
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epiphany. Isaiah meets God, but at first the encounter doesn’t give Isaiah any confidence. Isaiah actually cries out, and it’s heartrending. He says, “Woe is me! I am lost, for I am a man of unclean lips, and I live among a people of unclean lips; yet my eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts!” I am lost, for I am a man of unclean lips. I don’t think Isaiah means he curses in traffic. I think this is his way of saying that he doesn’t know how to raise himself up. He knows he feels inadequate to the moment in which he lives, but he doesn’t know how to remedy his inadequacy. (That’s how I felt on my ordination day.) But then…then God does this thing. God has a seraph — that’s this crazy, Harry Potter-like, heavenly, winged creature — fly up to Isaiah and put a hot coal to Isaiah’s lips. Somehow, through this searing experience, Isaiah is given the gift of realizing that everyone — and perhaps most especially those who pretend otherwise — is inadequate. No one up to the task. Everyone is slogging through the day and hoping for the future. And that’s Isaiah’s window, his ticket, his — if it doesn’t stretch the connection past the breaking point — his “passport to paradise.” Because Isaiah recognizes, finally, that it isn’t as if there is some uber-group of people who have it all together and against whom he must stack up. Rather, the world is a world of people just like him. And for the world to turn — more importantly, for grace to prevail — people just like him must respond to God’s call. And so he does. Somehow, the coal on his lips cauterizes Isaiah’s inadequacy. The coal on his lips purifies him and steels him for whatever’s next, and Isaiah says to God, “Here I am; send me!” And Isaiah goes on to become the Prophet of his people, the one who imagines and articulates a hope so potent that his people want it to be, that they believe it can be, and they give of themselves to help make it so. That’s why this chapter is read at every ordination. That’s why, I think, God put it in the hearts of our Stewardship Council to choose it this year. We’re at a point in history when it’s so easy to feel unworthy of the task of living. It’s a hard, weird world right now. It’s a super challenging world. We lived through several generations in which we could indulge the illusion that somebody, somewhere, had a handle on things, that somebody would ensure that everything turns out o.k. Isn’t it amazing that we believed that? But we’ve now had the coal placed upon our lips! We are quickened, and steeled, we have received from God the commission that there is no one else to be God’s prophets and disciples than us. And, what’s better, we are together. We are Christ Church Cathedral, and God reveals Godself to us — here, in this place. 2022 will be a challenging year for the Cathedral. Right out of the blocks, we know that, due to the pandemic, our revenue from Treebeards, our preschool, and our parking garage is likely to be down at least $120,000. Just to make up that lost revenue, we need every parishioner to increase their pledge, on average, by 3.5% As I stand before you tonight, I’ve already pledged. I’ve increased my pledge; in 2022, I’ll tithe my income to the instruments of the church. 100% of your vestry has already pledged. I believe you will pledge, too, because you love this place. It’s where God is revealed to you. It’s where you meet Jesus. It’s where the Lord reaches out to you and says, “I place the coal on your lips. I cauterize your inadequacy. I make you, through grace and my love, worthy. There is no task beyond you. There is nothing you can’t do. And there is work to do. Whom shall I send?” All that is left, is for us to answer. All that remains is for us to say to the God of grace and glory, “Here I am; send me!”
Annual Wreath sale to support Cathedral Choir The Cathedral Choir’s annual Wreath Sale began October 10 offering Cathedral members an opportunity to support the Choir while bringing holiday cheer to friends, family, and business associates. Online ordering and direct shipping makes this effortless and safe. The annual sale benefits the Cathedral Choir Scholarship Fund which, since 1997, has provided assistance to members wishing to participate in the choir’s trip abroad every 3 years. Please make a purchase before sales end November 7. Learn more at www.christchurchcathedral.org/wreathsales
Alternative Giving Market returns to Reynolds Hall Are you looking for a unique gift for that special person on your Christmas giving list? Does your child’s teacher really need another coffee mug? Find just the right thing for everyone on your list at the annual Alternative Pictured above, The Beacon, one of Giving Market (AGM) on Sunday, many non-profit agencies available to November 21. help support at this year’s AGM. Join Christ Church Cathedral’s Mission and Outreach Council as the AGM returns to Reynolds Hall where representatives from 16 non-profit agencies will tell you about the important work they are doing in Houston ALTERNATIVE GIVING MARKET and beyond and how you can help them in 10 a.m., Sunday, November 21 their work. These small agencies provide vital services to diverse clientele: children, people with disabilities, people experiencing homelessness, those living in extreme poverty, and the lonely. Start holiday season by visiting with the charities and choosing where to donate in honor of your friends, family, and colleagues. Then, head upstairs to Latham and roll up your sleeve to make a different kind of gift. Not able to join us in person? The AGM will still have an online presence. Visit us at www.christchurchcathedral.org/agm to watch short videos about each agency and to select your gifts. Additionally, the Cathedral blood drive will be held simultaneously in Sanders Hall, giving you another way to impact someone’s life. Sign up in advance for a time at www.christchurchcathedral.org/giveblood. PAGE 3
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Mes de la Herencia, Blessing of the Animals, and more
IN PICTURES
Right: Frank Guevara lights up the room as he performs during Mes de la Herencia.
Below, bottom left: The Bishop’s Courtyard was full of fur-covered friends at Blessing of the Animals.
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e: Cathedral staff, family, and friends enjoy the excitement of Mes de la Herencia.
Reflections on Canon John Logan BY DEAN PITTMAN MCGEHEE
John Logan loved the Matthew 15 scripture where Jesus is talking about the blind leading the blind and they both shall fall into a pit. What John did not realize in his self-criticism about being a blind man leading others, was that there is also insight and John Logan had great insight into how the church works. He ran the Cathedral as my sub-dean. He ran the diocese as Canon to the Ordinary. He ran the diocese as secretary of the diocese. John’s family was the church. The church was his mother. The church was his spouse. The church was his sister, and the church was his child. There is an infamous story of the woman in the red polyester pant suit who was in the congregation of the Cathedral one Sunday morning. As I processed down the aisle, she tugged at the hymn of my garment and she said, “ I am Jesus.” I gave her due reference with a nod, and I thought to myself, it was 1983 and we were in a small depression in Houston, it was a great time for Christ to return. Secondly, I thought that in the chance of the paradigm, it would be like him to come back as a woman. I thought, surely he would have better taste then to wear a red polyester pant suit. I went to the altar to celebrate the Eucharist and John Logan was the Deacon of the mass. As he prepared the elements I said, “you see the woman in the third pew in the red polyester pant suit”? John was born with a flat affect, and he looked at me and said, “hmm.” So I went over to put on my chasuble poncho while he prepared the elements and said, “what if she is Jesus?” John said, “look busy.” That admonishment was a confession because John stayed busy his entire life, and he gave his entire life to the church. We come here today to offer thanksgiving to Canon Logan for his outstanding ministry to the church at large and to the Episcopal Church in particular. God’s speed Canon Logan and Amen.
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reflection, and a closing Eucharist. University and the University of North Sr. Hannah will combine her backCarolina at Greensboro, respectively. ground of nutrition with her religious She became a licensed registered di- background to reflect on topics such etitian in 2011. She began her career as mindful eating, a healthy diet, susas a clinical dietitian first at Albemarle tainable lifestyles, how to nourish each Hospital in Elizabeth City, NC then at other as the body of Christ, and how Wesley Long Hospital in Greensboro, to create a spiritual landscape in our NC. There she worked in the everyday life. Throughout oncology, surgical, and psy- ADVENT QUIET DAY the quiet day, Sr. Hannah chiatric units. She recently Saturday, December 4 will utilize scripture, hymns, graduated from the Univermeditations, and prayer that sity of the South with a Master of Arts relate to the overall theme of physical in Theology in December 2020. She is and spiritual nourishment. She will looking forward to the ways God will discuss how Benedictine spirituality use her diverse backgrounds as part of grounds her theology of the Eucharist the Community’s various ministries. and her ministries. She will also reflect All are welcome to join Sister Han- on how Benedictine monasticism connah for a quiet day entitled “Food for tinues to feed both the world and the Thought.” The day will begin with church. There will be periods of silence, morning prayer, followed by two re- activities paired with each reflection, flections, a break for lunch, a final and a time for Q&A. PAGE 5
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because one is faithful. College, Cambridge, hence the title Collegium some of their favorite works from past years.” “The world measures success but faith is Regale which is Latin for ‘King’s College,’” said Choir member Charlotte Jones said she trusting what God is going to do and our Canon Simpson. “The piece is both hopeful didn’t realize how much she’d missed sing- place in it,” she said. “We don’t know the an- and a little wistful.” ing with her friends. “Evensongs are the most swer. It reminds us to pay attention to the diChoir member Frances Kittrell feels that beautiful services of the year and it’s especial- vine in the world.” wistfulness, and hope, as well. ly poignant that our first Evensong is for All Preceding Evensong, there will be an organ “All the separate voices come together to Saints’ because of all the people lost to COVID recital at 4:15 p.m. The recitalist is Tom Mar- make something much greater than the sum this past year,” Jones said. vil, the Cathedral’s former Organ of the individual parts,” she said. “Everything At the nine o’clock service, the ALL SAINTS’ EVENSONG Scholar, who is now organist at St. works together to create the beautiful sound, parish choir will sing ‘In Remem- 5 p.m., November 7 Ann’s Catholic Church on Wes- the deep feeling, the message of whatever mubrance’ by composer and former theimer. He will play the complete sic we sing.” professor at the Seminary of the Southwest Organ Symphony No. I by the French comFor choir member Floyd Robinson the Russell Schulz. Canon Simpson added that this poser Louis Vierne (1870–1937) in celebration words this year have special meaning, espeis a piece the choir had sung for many years at of the sesquicentenary of the composer’s birth cially the words from the first stanza “for all the request of Canon John Logan, who passed which could not be observed in 2020. the saints who from their labors rest” from the away in August 2021. “We sang it each year Finally, the choir will perform the Magnifi- processional hymn ‘For All the Saints.’ in John’s honor. This year we will sing it in his cat and Nunc Dimittis (Collegium Regale) by “I have sung this song for so very many memory, a poignant moment for John’s many Herbert Howells who is one of the most well- years and still it brings tears to my eyes,” he friends in the choir.” known English composers of sacred music in said. “The words are a fervent prayer in and of For the 11 o’clock offertory, the Cathedral the 20th century. themselves. So many souls are at rest and it is choir will sing ‘And I Saw a New Heaven’ by “It was composed for the Choir of King’s overwhelming for me.” British composer Edgar Bainton (1880–1956). “It’s like the Hallelujah chorus, a real classic.” Simpson said, adding that: “The choir loves it!” The piece sets to music Revelation 21 which talks about a new heaven and a new earth with no more death and no more dying, and the holy city of new Jerusalem, compared to “a bride adorned for her husband.” Canon Zartman said that the text of Revelation is also most fitting for the feast of all saints as it is a vision of what will come. “At the end of time, we will all be together,” she said. Another tribute in music to the saints of Christ Church Cathedral comes with Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem. “William Barnard was the Cathedral’s organist and choirmaster from 1958 to 1985, and he arranged movements of Fauré’s famous Requiem into a Mass setting,” Canon Simpson continued. “We sing it each year, not only because it is appropriate, but also to honor Bill’s enormous legacy.” BY JODY GILLIT A highlight for Canon Zartman will be the “For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there I am in the midst of them.” afternoon Evensong anthem, ‘At the Round — Matthew 18:20 Earth’s Imagined Corners,’ by composer Lee Ever wonder who those folks are who come up after everyone else for communion and Hoiby (1926–2011). The song is based on the hear the priest say to them “In the name of this congregation, I send you forth bearing these poetry of John Donne, who was also an AnHoly gifts, that those to whom you go may share with us in the body and blood of Christ?” glican priest and cleric. “Donne’s poetry is Those are your Lay Eucharistic Visitors preparing to take the sacraments consecrated at the transcendent,” Canon Zartman said. “He is so altar to those who can’t be with us. good at the ineffable, capturing both the Holy Lay Eucharistic Visitors (LEV) are lay persons who are authorized to take communion to and the sublime.” the sick and the homebound following the principal celebration of the Holy Eucharist on Simpson added that the piece was first perSundays. This ministry serves a vital purpose for the church and its congregation to stay in formed at the Washington Cathedral in 1974, communion and relationship, through the Holy Communion, with those who are unable to and said “the text speaks of the infinity of souls attend church due to illness or physical incapacity. Since we began streaming our services who have gone before due to war, age, agues many of our members who cannot attend services in person find even more comfort in be(illness), tyranny, and despair. Donne also ing connected to their church family receiving communion that day. includes law and chance among the agents of Contact Minister for Pastoral Care Jody Gillit at 713-590-3319 or jgillit@christchurchcadeath. It is timely and timeless.” thedral.org if you are interested in having an LEV visit you, or if you might be interested in Canon Zartman noted that one doesn’t belearning how to become an LEV. come a saint because one is successful, but
The traveling mercies of LEV’s
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Visit christchurchcathedral.org/events or call 713-222-2593 to learn more about these and other events at the Cathedral. Registration recommended
Registration required
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NOV. 14
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All Souls Day: Personal Quiet time in the Cathedral 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Cathedral Tour 11 a.m.. Cathedral WED
The Dean’s Book Club 6:30–8 p.m., McGehee Conference Room. Jesus and the Disinherited, by Howard Thurman. NOV. 5
Blood Drive 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Sanders Hall. Sign up for a time to donate in advance. Details at: www.christchurchcathedral.org/ giveblood.
FRI
Bridge Night 6:30 p.m., McGehee Conference Room. 20s and 30s First Friday Fellowship 7:30–8:30 p.m. NOV. 7
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20s and 30s Service Day 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., The Beacon. All Saints Evensong and Reception with Preceding Organ Recital 5 p.m., Cathedral. Preceding Evensong there will be an organ recital at 4:15 p.m. NOV. 9
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Fall Neighborhood Gathering 6 p.m. Capacity is limited, reservation required. RSVP to Lisa Cantu two days before. www.christchurchcathedral.org/ neighborhoodgatherings
Cathedral Tours Following the 11 a.m. service every Sunday and after the 9 a.m. service on the third Sunday of the Month (Nov. 21) .
THU
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NOV. 21 SUN Alternative Giving Market 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Reynolds Hall. Donate in the name of loved ones to various charities and outreach programs. NOV. 21
Latino Youth Sunday School 1:30–2:30 p.m., The Treehouse. Tea and Toast 5:45–6:30 p.m. in the Bookstore and Latham Lobby, Nov. 7,14, and 21. NOV. 28 SUN Advent Wreath Making 10–11 a.m., Reynolds Hall. Creating an Advent wreath is one of the welcome traditions of the season ahead for many Cathedral families and members. Making a wreath is a time-honored call for us to slow down. Enjoy quiet Gregorian music and warm, spiced cider and join us in this joyful, meaningful activity.
NOV. 12–14 Youth Fall Retreat Galveston
FRI–SUN
Tuesday Early Morning Men and Women’s Bible Study 7–8 a.m., Zoom. Led by Canon Vicar Kathy Pfister. Nov. 2, 9, and 16. WEBS: Women’s Evening Bible Study 6:30–7:30 p.m., Zoom. Led by Canon Becky Zartman. Nov. 2, 9, and 16. Seed Group 6:30–8 p.m., alternating Tuesdays.
SUNDAYS
Men’s Morning Bible Study 7–8 a.m., Zoom. Hosted by Dean Barkley Thompson, the Men’s Bible Study gathers weekly to explore the scriptures. No prior Bible study is required for participants.
Children’s Sunday School 10–11 a.m., Jones 201–208. Youth Sunday School 10–11 a.m., The Treehouse.
Women’s Morning Bible Study 9:30–11 a.m., Zoom. Gather for sincere and truthful conversation on the scripture reading for the following Sunday.
SUN
Theology Roundtable 6:15 p.m.,McGehee Conference Room.
20s and30s Wednesday Nights 6:30–7:30 p.m., Zoom Buscando La Luz 7 p.m., Mellinger. A program offered by the Latino Ministry of the Cathedral to our Spanish speaking language congregation. Nov. 3 and 10.
Alzheimer and Dementia Support Group 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., second Thursday of the month.
Conversation with writer Kate Bowler 6–7 p.m. The bestselling author of Everything Happens for a Reason (And Other Lies I’ve Loved) asks, how do you move forward with a life you didn’t choose in a conversation with the Episcopal Booksellers about her newest book, No Cure for Being Human.
TUESDAYS
WEDNESDAYS
THU
Sandwich Generation Noon, Zoom.
Anglican Way 6:15–7:45 p.m., Sanders Hall.
WEEKLY
Community of Hope — Circle of Care 6–8 p.m., Second Tuesday of the month. NOV. 11
Bring a friend!
SUNDAYS CONT.
Noche Familiar 6–9 p.m. A wonderful opportunity for people to learn from each other and for children to learn about traditions in the Latino culture. For more information contact Sylvia Garcia, assistant to the Latino Ministry, sgarcia@christchurchcathedral.org NOV. 21
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Loyalty Sunday Turn in your pledge cards for 2022. NOV. 19
All Saints’ Day Service 12:05–12:45 p.m.
Childcare available (3 mo. to 12 yrs.)
NOV. 24 WED Thanksgiving Eve Service 6:30–7:30 p.m. Eucharist Service in the Cathedral on the Eve of Thanksgiving. NOV. 24
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Misa de Vispera de Acción de Gracias 7–9 p.m., Location TBA. Latino Congregations gets together to have a service for Thanksgiving Eve.
SUNDAYS Dean’s Hour | Things Seen and Things Not Seen 10 a.m. Reynolds Hall, This threepart series explores how the sacred intersects with the creative arts through liturgical fashion, architecture, and fine art. • Oct. 31 — Artist Mary McCleary • Nov. 7 — The Meanings Behind Sacred Textiles • Nov. 14 — The Meanings Behind Sacred Architecture
THURSDAYS Thursday Lunchtime Men and Women’s Bible Study, Noon to 1 p.m., Zoom Led by Canon Bradley Varnell. Nov. 4, 11, and 18.
UPCOMING DEC. 5 Advent Lessons and Carols 5–6:15 p.m., Cathedral. Traditional Episcopal music celebration of Advent, with a reception to follow. PAGE 7
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2022 EMC Loyalty Sunday
Advent wreath making Join us November 28, 2021, at 10 a.m. in Reynolds Hall as we put together Advent wreaths. We supply your family with all of the supplies you need to create an Advent wreath, along with a follow-along-athome liturgy to guide you through your expectant waiting for the coming of the Christ child. The suggested donation for an Advent wreath is $25 — donations help to defray the cost of the supplies. Scholarships are available. Details will be forthcoming for a curbside “kit” pick up option. Visit www.christchurchcathedral.org/ adventwreathmaking for the latest information. THE BULLETIN
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Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying: Who should I send? Who will go for us? I said: Here I am. Send me.
Support the ministries of the Cathedral by making a pledge this fall. We hope you will — Isaiah 6:8 faithfully conLOYALTY SUNDAY sider offering your Ways to make your pledge: November 14 financial support • Return the pledge card you received by mail to by pledging to the 1117 Texas Ave, Houston, TX 77002. Cathedral’s 2022 Every Member Canvass • Make a pledge over the phone at 713-590-3338 (EMC), a true investment in future mission • Email Minister for Stewardship, Karen Kraycirik at and ministry. kkraycirik@christchurchcathedral.org. November 14 is Loyalty Sunday, the day by which we hope to have all pledges returned. On that day, during each service Pledging online is easy. Learn more at: we’ll say a special blessing for the pledges www.christchurchcathedral.org/emc or scan the QR code with your phone we have received.
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packages to 50 families on December 11 and 12. Each package will be tailored to the needs of the families and contain a variety of treats including a wonderful Christmas meal for the family, a gift card, a Christmas card, and a blessing from our clergy. Christmas meals will again be prepared
by Epicurean Group under the watchful eye of Cathedral parishioner, Patti Ramsey. The Youth Council will help prepare the gift boxes and Kids Hope mentors and Small Steps volunteers will join us to deliver the packages. Look to the weekly emails for ways you can participate!