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God is in the midst of the city In January 2001, I traveled with a group of fellow seminarians to a colonia on the outskirts of Matamoros, Mexico. The colonia is a slum built on the site of a former landfill. “Houses” in the colonia are one-room shacks built with tar paper and pallet wood discarded by the factoTHE VERY REV. ries that line the border. BARKLEY There is no plumbing, THOMPSON and waste water from outdoor latrines flows in an open ditch alongside homes. Children play with pieces of garbage as if they were toys. We seminarians were eventually directed to a structure in the central “town square.” It was a simple, one room meeting hall, except, unlike the dwellings, it was well-constructed with new plywood. Inside, there were sturdy benches for sitting and an altar with a hand-carved cross standing upon it. The floor was swept clean, and children’s drawings were tacked to the interior walls. The love our hosts had for this building was evident by the care with which they tended it and the broad smiles on their faces. This was the church, and its location in the center of their shantytown reminded the residents that, no matter what, God was in the midst of their city. The church was indeed central in every way, not merely geographically. In a world otherwise bereft of comfort, these good folk took comfort as the Body of Christ gathered together in the church for worship and prayer. The people of the colonia defined their lives by their church home. Where there had been no community, they found community there. They gave their time, their resources, and their hearts to it.
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Creating community through books For almost 32 years, the Cathedral Bookstore has provided Christian formation material and books, as well as hosted literary events and reading groups for parishioners and the downtown community. Started in 1983 by then-dean Pittman McGehee and Canon John Logan, the bookstore was spearheaded under the supervision of Cynthia Pyle, or as the store’s current
manager Kathy Jackson refers to her, “the heart of the bookstore.” After twenty years as manager, Pyle handed the reins over to Jackson in 2004, although she still stays active as a volunteer when she can. On her first day back at work after the summer break, Jackson sits behind the counter quietly working away. “I’ve always got things
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Cathedral Bookstore manager Kathy Jackson arranges a display of featured titles, many of which supplement the Cathedral’s ongoing educational offerings and special events.
Hagerty to talk science, spirituality Does science have room for God? National Public Radio religion correspondent Barbara Bradley Hagerty thinks so. That is, she says, “if you see God in the breathtaking THE SCIENCE OF SPIRITUALITY complexity of our brains, as the architect of our bodies and our minds who October 17–18 planted the question, ‘Is there more?’” Later this month, Hagerty will join The Rev. Dr. Henry Strobel of Palmer Memorial Church and Rice University professor Jeffrey Kripal in an exploration of the boundaries between the interior life and the world around us. Strobel is a member of the medical faculty of
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BARBARA BRADLEY HAGERTY
Our Cathedral Family We celebrate with
EE the newly baptized: Ellen Clara Wolf, Savannah Kipling Weatherford, John Hunter Texas Crowder, Briella Marie Salgado, Sebastian Edgardo Garcia, Erick Gael Garcia, and Semeramis Abagalie Salinas. EE new members David Bassity and Anne Lynn.
We extend heartfelt sympathy to
EE the family of member Isaac Kerridge, who died May 2 in Dallas. EE the family of member William R. Steger, who died July 27. He was the American father of member Xiaoli “Alice” Chew. EE the family of Mary Goldman, who died August 10 in New Orleans. She was the mother of member Rosamond Quay and grandmother of Richard Quay and Ellinor Quay. EE the family of Chui-Ying Yee, who died August 12 in Houston. She was the mother of member Steven Yee. EE the family of member David Allen Fincher, who died August 28 in Niceville, Fla. EE the family of William Johnson, who died August 28 in San Antonio. He was the father of member Dorothy Rhoades and grandfather of Caitlin Rebecca Rhoades. EE the family of Tom Hutcheson, who died August 29 in Houston. He was the brother of member Thad Hutcheson. EE the family of Margaret David, who died September 11 in Houston. She was the mother of member Donna Boyd and grandmother of Heather Martin and Brooke Priest. EE the family of Frances Grubbs, who died September 13 in Tulsa, Okla. She was the mother of member Kent Grubbs and grandfather of Caroline Grubbs and Colin Grubbs. EE the family of Charlie McGill, who died September 18 in Round Mountain, Texas. He was the father of Canon Jim McGill.
The flowers on the Cathedral Altar
EE on October 5 are given to the glory of God in honor of Elizabeth Avery Larson on her birthday by Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Avery. EE on October 12 are given to the glory of God in loving memory of Phyllis Keese Webb by her family. EE on October 19 are given to the glory of God in loving memory of his parents, Frank E. Hood and Lillian Wadkins Hood, and his aunt, Margaret Hughes, by Frank E. Hood Jr. EE on October 26 are given to the glory of God in thanksgiving for the Cathedral Bookstore’s 32 years of service to Christ Church Cathedral, the Diocese of Texas, and the downtown community, with special thanks to its faithful volunteers and supportive parishioners.
The flowers in the Floor Vases
EE on October 12 are given to the glory of God in loving memory of Bill Renfro by his family. EE on October 19 are given to the glory of God in loving memory and gratitude for the life of their wonderful husband and father, Doug Hoffman, by his family. THE BULLETIN
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Looking back: We are the Church Each month in 2014, The Bulletin will look back at moments from the rich history of Christ Church Cathedral over its 175 years. BY GEORGE HAWKINS
Each of us are keepers of the history of Christ Church Cathedral. Each of us is a repository of bits, some vast and some not so, of the larger story that may be told. We listen to the clergy as they lead us through this ancient intonation that some of us fetch from memory and some from the appointed pages, but it is the church itself we are drawn to. We are the church. And therefore, the lore and history, the funny, sad, and gaspworthy stories are ours. Some stories are poignant, some are shuddering. When we remember, we see that all that has gone before has made us a stronger and betterestablished church. We keep and tell our stories of the changes, the rearrangements and renovations, the leadership of lay and clergy, the missteps, and the great improvements. Our windows and plaques tell some part of our story, but unfortunately, many tales are lost to time. On either side of each stained glass window along the nave, there are small hooks, which today are used to drape greenery for Christmas and the Stations of the Cross at Lent. Word has it that their original purpose was, in the days before air-conditioning, to hang mosquito netting over the now-inoperable venting windows. Before the remodeling of the nave in the ’90s, there were small nails in the oaken paneling along those same walls. They once served to hold gentlemen’s hats. If finding someone sitting in your customary pew is troublesome, imagine the icy chill should someone hang his hat on someone else’s nail. The scars of those nails remain (there’s a symbol for you), but the stories have dimmed. The next time you see him, get Dieter Ufer to tell you some of his recollections. Or ask Antha Holland, whose father told her the stories from way back when Houston was a small town clustered within a mile or two of the church. We love the liturgy and take comfort in reciting the words that have comforted others throughout the ages. We also take comfort in the stories of who we are and from whence we have come, for that is the story of the church. That is our story.
Rhythms of Grace to transition In 2010, Christ Church Cathedral launched a monthly Eucharist and Christian-education program for special needs children and their families named “Rhythms of Grace,” shepherded by Minister for Children and Families Lisa Puccio and former Cathedral Canon Jimmy Grace. Since its inception, 32 families have participated in the program. Last winter, two things occurred in tandem. First, Rhythms of Grace began to outgrow its space in the Jones Building. Second, The Rev. Grace received the call to serve as rector of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in the Heights. In response, Puccio approached Grace about the possibility of Rhythms of Grace reaching LISA PUCCIO more families by becoming a weekly (rather than monthly) program at St. Andrew’s. Subsequently, Puccio, Grace, and Dean Barkley Thompson discussed the matter. As a result, in January 2015 the Rhythms of Grace program will transition to St. Andrew’s in a new weekly format. At Grace’s invitation, Puccio will join the St. Andrew’s staff as coordinator of special needs worship. Thompson explained, “The Cathedral has a longtime tradition of birthing programs, nurturing them, and then allowing them to take wing and
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Annual Parish Retreat offers Camp Allen weekend getaway A peaceful walk in the woods among in a discussion about cultivating gratitude, towering pines. Ooey-gooey, mouthwa- while the children and youth participate tering s’mores by a crackling campfire. in outdoor activities and art projects. EveA great room filled with the infectious ning brings offerings of a hayride, s’more laughter of more than 100 parishioners of by the campfire, and ongoing (and someall ages gathered in fellowship. Experienc- times lively) board and card games. The es and scenes such as these are why we re- retreat will wrap up on Sunday morning with Eucharist by the scenic lake turn time and again to Camp Allen for Christ Church Cathedral’s ANNUAL PARISH complete with an outdoor altar. RETREAT As we say every year, spots fill Annual Parish Retreat. up quickly, so be sure to sign up This year’s event, taking place December 5–7 early. Registration is open now on December 5–7, will kick off with our traditional Friday evening chili cook- the Cathedral’s website or you may sign up off. Parishioners should bring their al- in the cloister beginning October 19. A day-trip option is available for those ready-prepared, favorite chili masterpieces to share. Saturday’s itinerary includes plen- who wish to register for the Saturday’s ty of free time, including opportunities to speaker and lunch portion. The regcanoe, horseback ride, or read a good book. istration deadline is November 9. For This year’s speaker is our very own Can- information, contact Melissa White at on Art Callaham, who will lead the adults 713-590-3302.
EMC 2015: Cathedral represents what we receive from, give to, God The best part about taking on the task of at our superficial and earthly energy. This is a chairing the Every Member Canvass (EMC) life-long process which is led by our relationis that it forced us to think more than ever ship with the Cathedral. For our family, the Cathedral represents about the pledging process. We thought of both what we receive from God and reasons why we pledge, what stops us give to God in its most sincere form. from pledging more or less, and broadIn receiving, the Cathedral is a place er questions like why we are Christians for our family to be together physiand Episcopalians, what church means cally and emotionally as we receive to us, and why we have chosen the CaGod’s message through Eucharist, thedral to be our church home. ministries, and fellowship. In giving, By all appearances, our task as EMC the Cathedral “walks the walk,” as chairs is to convince parishioners to CHRIS AND SCOTTIE McCORD we like to say, in all that it gives to make a financial commitment to the parishioners and non-parishioners Cathedral. As is often the case, appearthrough its outreach programs and ministries. ances aren’t always what they seem. In our We are excited about the “Future Filled With view (and don’t tell the finance people), the Hope” Vision Action Plan, which will only goal of the EMC is for parishioners to make further the impact the Cathedral will have an emotional commitment to the Cathedral. We could be the wealthiest church in the country, but without an emotional commit- MIDST, from cover ment from parishioners, we may as well close Houston is exponentially larger than the the doors. This holds true on a grand scale — Matamoros colonia, and the socio-economic we often spend much of our time and emo- status of Houston’s citizens, including our tional energy aspiring for wealth by measure own parishioners, varies widely. But for us, of dollars, but the true wealth is measured in the reminder that God lives in the midst of terms of a wholehearted, spiritually full life. the city is equally important, and the care Knowing this truth, we, your EMC chairs, with which the residents of the colonia supconfess that we spend too much of our emo- ported their church can be a model for us. Octional energy thinking about our earthly tober marks the beginning of our 2015 Every aspirations rather than our spiritual aspira- Member Canvass, the stewardship campaign tions. We also admit that our faith escalates which will fund Christ Church’s ministries in in times of joy or crisis and wanes in times 2015. The theme of this year’s EMC is from of the routine. The good news is that we are Psalm 46:5, “God is in the midst of the city.” The Cathedral is a place of worship, prayer, committed to our spiritual journey, and each formation, and service. In all these ways, our day our spiritual energy steadily chips away
on us and others. The EMC is responsible for financially supporting these programs. Without all that the EMC supports, we know our faith would fall short of its full potential and the Cathedral would not fully live into its calling to represent the grace of God “in the midst of the city,” which is our 2015 EMC theme. And this is where (as EMC chairs) our ask to you ties in. As you contemplate your pledge this year, we ask that you carve out the emotional energy to think and pray about what the Cathedral means in your life. “The point is this: the one who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the one who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” (2 Corinthians 9:6–7) presence in downtown Houston reminds the city that God is in its midst and that God cares about all aspects of our lives: what we value, how we do business, how we treat our neighbors. Our ability to continue the Cathedral’s faithful work depends directly upon the stewardship support of all our parishioners. If you have pledged in past years, I am grateful for your continued support. If you are new to the Cathedral or have not pledged in the past, I invite you to make a pledge for 2015 and include the support of your Cathedral as part of your spiritual walk with God. God is, indeed, in the midst of our city, and for that, thanks be to God! PAGE 3
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Fiestas Patrias, 20s & 30s Fajita Dinner, Rally Day, Vestry Service Day
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Below left and right: The Latino congregation’s Fiestas Patrias celebration on September 13 was a great success, drawing a crowd of both Spanish and English speakers for traditional costumes, dancing, food, and fun.
Above: Lauren Ryland, Jesse DiLauro, and Christina DiLauro relish their meal at the 20s & 30s Fajita Fiesta. More than 40 young adults turned out for the September 10 party to kick off the program year.
Above: Vestry members Ted Dom and Shannon Hayes volunteer in the kitchen of The Beacon Day Center as part of a Vestry Service Day on September 6. Left: Vicki Cawley, Shirley Bludau, and Kaki Grubbs bring the circus to Reynolds Hall for “Rally Under the Big Top” on August 24. THE BULLETIN
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Two new special events to “reach the neighborhood” While behind-the-scenes work continues on the Vision Plan objective to develop opportunities to gather in neighborhoods for fellowship, study, and prayer, we’re ready to roll in October with two neighborhood special events. On Saturday, October 11, the Parents of Little Ones (POLO) will host a playdate at Wonderwild in the Heights for families with children age five and younger. Kids can freely run, jump, and play in the venue’s “playscapes” while POLO OUTING parents experiencing the same TO WONDERWILD stage of family life can connect Saturday, October 11 as a community. 9–10:30 a.m. Forty-five minutes of play will be followed by 45 minutes of social time, including breakfast refreshments. Parents should feel free to bring their little ones’ older siblings. Please note that Wonderwild accommodates play for children eight and under, and all playmates must wear closed-toed shoes or socks. Wonderwild also requires a signed waiver, which may be downloaded from the Cathedral website. The second event is for young adult couples, who are invited to Tiny’s No. 5 in West University on Saturday, October 25, for a fellowship happy hour, complete with appetizers, hosted YOUNG COUPLES by Genevieve and Ed Razim. HAPPY HOUR Christ Church has a growing Saturday, October 25 number of young couples seek5–7 p.m. ing ways to network within the Cathedral community, and this event is intended to kick-start that effort. “Ed and I have a particular passion for this ministry,” said Canon Razim. “When we were a young couple and before we had children, the church we attended had an affinity group that played an important role in our development with each other and other similar couples.”
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to do,” she said. At the beginning of its 32nd season, Jackson see’s the bookstore as “an oasis” in downtown. “It’s like a ‘Cheers’ place actually. We have regulars,” said Jackson. “We are part of the community, and we feel that we have a ministry here. It’s not just a store. It’s a place of comfort for people to come and feel relaxed and visit one another.” If Pyle is the heart of the bookstore, then its pulse can be found in its volunteers who have helped keep the ministry moving forward all these years. Earle Martin, a thirteen-year volunteer, even met his wife Kristi there. “She came in one Monday morning for the keys to the sacristy, and I was the only one there,” said
Blessing of animals honors St. Francis There is one service each year where horses and snakes, dogs and cats, rabbits, and, yes, even tarantulas, all line up to receive a blessing with their family members. It is the Blessing of the Animals, which this year will take place at 4 p.m. on Sunday, October 5, in the Bishop’s Courtyard. Our celebration includes a brief service in honor of BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS St. Francis of Assisi, as we honor the important role that pets hold in the lives of our families. The Houston PoSunday, October 5, 4 p.m. lice Department’s mounted patrol, Barrio Dogs, Ricco Suave, and the Nature Discovery Center are also returning as our guests. Those who have pets that do not travel well or do not get along well with other animals are invited to bring a photo of their pet. Children may bring stuffed animals to receive a blessing as well. All pets should be held or remain on leashes or in crates, and children must be accompanied by an adult.
Martin. “I recognized who she was, took a very long time to help her, and then introduced myself. Three months later she agreed to marry me, and six months after that we filled the Cathedral with our wedding.” Martin, a former priest and psychotherapist, joined the volunteer staff after retiring. The bookstore to him isn’t just a place to buy books, but is a community and an extension of the Cathedral. “It is a lovely place of human stories,” said Martin. Not only does the bookstore provide Episcopal Church books and formation materials, it also stocks books written by members of the Cathedral as well as used books of all kinds. “I think people are fairly amazed at the books that we do have,” said Jackson. “They’re surprised that it’s here and that it’s stocked
with so many kinds of books.” Open from 8:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Sundays and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday, the bookstore attracts a wide range of customers, even tourists. “We offer travel advice such as what to do in Houston, and a little church history for people who come over from the Magnolia Hotel,” said Jackson. “They see the Cathedral and the restaurant and they say, ‘Oh, that’s a real church; that’s not a museum.’ Some come back for Sunday services.” From an idea in 1983 to a thriving volunteer ministry in 2014, the Cathedral bookstore is a place of connection, formation, learning and even matchmaking. As Earle Martin said, “People come into a bookstore and they find a community.” PAGE 5
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Moving outside Cathedral walls
El proyecto de evangelismo
In concert with the Cathedral’s new neighborhoods initiative, the Spanish-speaking community is laying the groundwork for an evangelism project that moves outside of the walls of the Cathedral with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Beginning in January, a leadership team will start a series of gatherings in homes of Spanish-speaking parishioners to evangelize through prayer, Bible study, and community. The preparations for this launch have already begun. In October, there will be two trainings for lay leadership. On Saturday, October 4, from 12–3:30 p.m., lay leaders will come together for a retreat to build upon the work of September’s community conversations following the 1 o’clock service. On Saturday, October 18, from 1–3 p.m., members of the congregation are invited to learn about the history of this form of evangelism both in the early church and more recently within base communities in Latin America and to experience the design for future in-home discussions here at the Cathedral. In November, we will hold two practice gatherings in the homes of volunteers from the congregation before the full program begins in January.
En colaboración con la iniciativa nueva de la Catedral a los vecindarios, la comunidad Latina de la Catedral está desarollando un proyecto de evangelización que se extenderá fuera de las paredes de la Catedral llevando el evangelio de Jesucristo. En enero, un equipo de líderes iniciará una serie de reuniones en las casas de los feligreses Latinos para evangelizar a través de la oración, el estudio bíblico y la vida comunitaria. Los preparativos para este lanzamiento ya han comenzado. En octubre, se realizarán dos cursos de capacitación para el liderazgo laico. El primero es el sábado, 4 de octubre, 12–3:30 p.m. Los líderes laicos se reunirán para un taller como seguimiento a las conversaciones comunitarias sostenidas en septiembre durante el tiempo de la recepción que usualmente sigue al servicio de la 1 p.m. El sábado, 18 de octubre, 1–3 p.m., miembros de la congregación participarán en unas clases sobre la historia de esta forma de evangelización en la iglesia primitiva y más recientemente en las comunidades de base en Latinoamérica; también se harán prácticas de estudios bíblicos por grupo. En el mes de noviembre, seguimos con dos reuniones para ensayar en casas de voluntarios de la congregación antes que empecemos con este programa en los vecindarios en enero.
Michael Harvey workshop to focus on power of invitation
MICHAEL HARVEY
International speaker Michael Harvey will present Inviting others to church and sharing our faith is part “The Power of Invitation” at the Cathedral on Saturday, of faithful discipleship. In our baptismal covenant, we October 25. Harvey is the creator of Inpromise to proclaim the Good News vitation Sunday, and has spent a decade THE POWER OF INVITATION of God in Christ. Harvey will open researching the question: “Why don’t Saturday, October 25, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. up new avenues for us to fulfill our we invite our friends to church?” With promise. humor and insight, he will share his findings and offer All are welcome to this free event. You are asked to regcompelling ways forward, moving through our fears and ister in advance on the Cathedral website, where you may concerns to arrive at invitation. also reserve an optional box lunch.
Learn how to share pastoral gifts at information sessions There are many ways of offering emotional and spiritual support to others. Pastoral care is one way we demonstrate Jesus’ command to “love one another.” In loving one another we use our gifts and talents of listening, praying, and presence to help others to tap into the presence of God. At some point we all will experience the changes PASTORAL CARE and challenges of life. LUNCH AND LEARNS The journey becomes October 4, 5, 11, and 19 lighter when it is shared with a friend. If pastoral care is an area where you would like to receive training to offer support and care to others, join us at one of four informational sessions in October. We will present the new pastoral care model at each session, which we will use to move into an even deeper level of care for our Cathedral family. Lunch will be provided. Please reply to Lisa Cantu at 713-222-2593. THE BULLETIN
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“Feed 500” provides day of meals at The Beacon The Beacon Day Center serves a hot lunch, made from scratch, to more than 500 homeless men, women, and children every Thursday through Monday. For most of our clients, it’s the only nutritious, balanced meal they will eat all day — or all week. With a gift of $500, you can fund a day of meals at The Beacon. The day will be named in your honor or as you designate, and it will be announced through social media and in The Beacon’s monthly newsletter. Visit www.beaconhomeless.org to learn more.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS Visit www.christchurchcathedral.org or call 713-222-2593 to learn more about these and other events at the Cathedral. Registration recommended
Registration required OCTOBER 11
THIS MONTH OCTOBER 1
WED
Dean’s Book Club 6:30–8 p.m., McGehee Conference Room. “Fingerprints of God” by Barbara Bradley Hagerty. OCTOBER 3
FRI
Bridge Night 6–9 p.m., McGehee Conference Room. Bring a dish for the potluck social. OCTOBER 4
Registration closed
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Pastoral Care Lunch and Learn 12–2 p.m., Jeffers Conference Room. Information session on Pastoral Care ini tiatives. Also Oct. 5 (1–3 p.m.), Oct. 11 (12–2 p.m.), and Oct. 19 (1–3 p.m.)
Childcare available (3 mo. to 10 yrs.)
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WEDNESDAYS (cont.)
Parents of Little Ones 9–10:30 a.m., Wonderwild, 767 N. Shepherd Dr.
Compline 8 p.m., Golding Chapel. THURSDAYS
20s & 30s Service Day 12:45–4 p.m., Houston Food Bank, 535 Portwall St. OCTOBER 12
Foyers Kickoff Potluck Dinner 6–7:30 p.m., Reynolds Hall. Make new friends by joining a Foyers social group. Each member or couple hosts one meal. OCTOBER 15
Women’s Lunch Study Group (Biweekly) 12:15–1:15 p.m., Jeffers Conference Room. Oct. 9 and 23.
SUN
20s & 30s Brunch 1 p.m., Hobbit Cafe, 2243 Richmond. ($)
WED
Faith and Society Seminars 6:30–8 p.m., Reynolds Hall. Conversa tion with the dean about Holy Scripture, faith, and society. Topic: Immigration.
OCTOBER 28 TO NOVEMBER 6 Fall Neighborhood Gatherings Watch your mailbox for an invitation to gather at parishioner homes for fellowship and conversation.
WEEKLY SUNDAYS Episcopal Youth Community (EYC) 4–6 p.m., BYC. Gathering of youth for dinner, games, teaching, and worship. The Anglican Way 6–7:30 p.m., McGehee Conference Room. Course for those who wish to deep en their understanding of the Church. MONDAYS
OCTOBER 5 SUN Blessing of the Animals 4 p.m., Bishop’s Courtyard. Service in observance of the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi. OCTOBER 5
SUN
Rhythms of Grace 1 p.m., Jones Basement. Worship experi ence for special needs children and their families. Lesson: The Call of Samuel. Diocesan Adult Choral Festival 6 p.m., in the Cathedral. “With Psalms and Hymns and Spiritual Songs.” OCTOBER 9
THU
20s & 30s Outing 5:30–8:30 p.m., Karbach Brewery, 2032 Karbach St. Tour at 6 p.m. ($) OCTOBER 10
FRI
Noche Familiar 5:30–8:30 p.m., Ballard Youth Center. Disfruten un cena y actividades para toda la familia. Cloister Gallery Opening Reception 6–8 p.m., Reynolds Hall. Featuring artist Karen Lindeman.
OCTOBER 17–18 FRI–SAT The Science of Spirituality Symposium featuring NPR religion correspondent and author Barbara Bradley Hagerty. OCTOBER 17–19
FRI–SUN
Fall Youth Retreat Hang out and build community while building faith. OCTOBER 19
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Sigurd Øgaard Organ Recital 3 p.m. in the Cathedral. OCTOBER 25
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The Power of Invitation 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Reynolds Hall. Practi cal strategies for inviting, welcoming, and incorporating newcomers to the church. Young Couples Happy Hour 5–7 p.m., Tiny’s No. 5., 3636 Rice Blvd. OCTOBER 26
SUN
Lord of the Streets Service Day 6:15 a.m., Trinity Episcopal Church. Help cook eggs, meat, and grits during a twohour breakfast shift.
Bring a friend!
Healing Service 12:05 p.m., Golding Chapel. Eucharist including the anointing of the sick. Bible Study “By the Glass” 6:30–8 p.m., OKRA, 924 Congress. Fel lowship and Bible study for those living and working in the urban context.
Men’s Lunch Study Group (Biweekly) 12:15–1:15 p.m., Jeffers Conference Room. Oct. 2, 16, and 30. FRIDAYS Men’s Early Morning Study Group (First and third Fridays) 7–8 a.m., Jeffers Conference Room.
UPCOMING NOVEMBER 1
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All Saints’ Day 12 p.m. in the Cathedral. Holy Eucharist celebrating the saints and remembering the departed. NOVEMBER 2
SUN
All Saints’ Organ Recital and Evensong 4:15 and 5 p.m., in the Cathedral. Re cital by Monica Czausz. Choral Evensong with the Cathedral Choir. Día de los Muertos 6 p.m., Columbarium. Remembering the departed on the Day of the Dead. NOVEMBER 8
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Bible Study Fellowship 6:55–8:45 p.m. Reynolds Hall. Non denominational Bible study for men and children.
Farewell to Arms 7:30 p.m. in the Cathedral. The Houston Chamber Choir observes the 100th anni versary of WWI. ($)
TUESDAYS
NOVEMBER 16
Education for Ministry (EFM) 6:30–9 p.m., Mellinger Room.
Loyalty Sunday Remember to turn in your pledge cards!
WEDNESDAYS
175 Years and Counting 10 a.m. in the Cathedral. Services are combined for a Festival Eucharist, Rite I, with confirmation, followed by a celebra tory parish luncheon. Bishop Doyle will visit to confirm.
Women’s Bible Study 9:30–11 a.m., Jeffers Conference Room. Christian Life in the Age of Faith 6:30–8 p.m., Jeffers Conference Room. The Roots of Christian Community 6:30–8 p.m., Dean’s Conference Room. Cathedral 20s & 30s 6:30–8 p.m., Mellinger Room. Weekly discussion group and social gathering of young adults. Does not meet Oct. 8. Buscando la Luz 6:30–8 p.m., Bride’s Room. Spanishlanguage discussion group.
NOVEMBER 21–22
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La Conferencia Latina Reynolds Hall. “Cruzando Fronteras en la Familia, la Iglesia, y la Nación.” ($) MARCH 13–18 Spring Break Snow Bash Save the date for a ski trip with the Ca thedral youth and other area churches. PAGE 7
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fly. It makes very good sense for Rhythms of Grace to become a ministry of our sister congregation, St. Andrew’s in the Heights. Under the direction of Lisa Puccio, Rhythms of Grace will continue to develop as a model for special needs ministry across the Episcopal Church.” Of the transition, Grace said, “I am profoundly grateful to the Cathedral for its vision to welcome families with children of special needs. As a father of a son with special needs, I know firsthand how critical this ministry is. As this service transitions to a weekly format at St. Andrew’s beginning in early 2015, it does so with sincere appreciation for its beginnings at the Cathedral.” Puccio said, “I am very excited to be going to St. Andrew’s in the Heights to begin a new weekly Sunday service for special needs children, families, and caregivers. The St.
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the University of Texas, as well as an Episcopal priest. Kripal holds the J. Newton Rayzor Chair in Religious Thought at Rice. Both men have written and spoken extensively on issues both scientific and spiritual. The two-day symposium is open and free to the public. It begins on Friday, October THE BULLETIN
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Andrew’s community and the surrounding neighborhood are an especially good fit for Rhythms of Grace.” Thompson added, “Though I am pleased to see Rhythms of Grace mature and transition to St. Andrew’s, the Cathedral’s commitment to special needs families will remain. Both the Lighthouse Classroom and our wonderful program of pairing special needs children with trained high-school-aged youth apprentices in our mainstream classrooms will continue. We will also be praying and planning for the next iteration of Cathedral ministry to families with special needs in the coming months.” Puccio will remain on the Cathedral staff until December 31, continuing her good work coordinating children’s and family ministry. A national search for the Cathedral’s next minister to children and families has already 17, from 7–9 p.m. and continues on Saturday from 9:30–11:30 a.m. In preparation for the symposium, the Dean’s Book Club will take up Hagerty’s most recent book, “Fingerprints of God,” during its meeting on October 1. Copies of Hagerty’s book are available in the Cathedral Bookstore.
begun. Canon Vicar Art Callaham, who is coordinating the search, said, “Due to the vibrancy of the Christ Church and the strength of our children’s program, we will be able to attract interest from the best, most faithful candidates. Our children and family ministries will be in good hands in 2015.” Importantly, the Puccio family plans to continue as active and present parishioners at Christ Church. Lisa reports, “Mike and I are a part of the Cathedral family and that won’t change in any way. This is our church home, and we love this place and its people more than we can say.”
In the Cloister Gallery: Celebrate the Seasons Through October 29 Painter Karen Lindeman will present a collection of watercolor and oil paintings honoring the American landscape.
Cathedral Bookstore: Calendars The new church year begins November 30, so be ready with Advent calendars and liturgical calendars, in stock now. The Bookstore is proud to begin its 32nd year of service to the Cathedral, the diocese, and the downtown community.