Volume 13, Number 1
THE MESSENGER
January/February 2014
C HRIST C HURCH C ATHEDRAL M OBILE, A LABAMA
D e a r C a t h e d r a l F a m i ly,
PARISH MEETING AND VESTRY INSTALLATION Sunday, January 26 following the service.
The light that has come into the world, that we follow in the season after the Epiphany, leads us forward into new life, new ministries, new ways of being. In the month of January, your Finance Committee and Vestry assessed our year in 2013 and found Christ Church Cathedral to be in good health. Our plans for 2014 are exciting, holding the promise of stepping forward into a new chapter of ministry in our life together and of continued growth into the people God calls us to be. The pastoral care ministries that have been designed and populated over that past several months now have leaders and are organized and underway in the new year. Vestry leadership transitions take place in January, and your newly constituted Vestry begins in February to organize its work for the year ahead. One important part of that work will be identifying the areas of ministry where the Cathedral is being challenged to grow, as a part of our ongoing visioning process. This work of discernment will inform us as we look forward to calling a new “Canon,” someone to assist me in my work here and to partner with us all in our shared ministry. Another vital piece of work that lies ahead will involve a transition in leadership for our music ministry. As you may have heard, and as you will see in this Messenger, Peggy Lyden has accepted a call from St. Paul’s, Mobile to serve as their Organist/Choirmaster. We give thanks for her wonderful work
here since 2001, growing a vibrant ministry that glorifies God in this place and enriches the lives of all who worship at Christ Church. She will be missed, and we will say our fond goodbye to her at the end of May. In the meantime, we will move forward with a search to find the next person God has in mind to lead the musical life of the Cathedral into its next chapter. On a diocesan level, the search and transition committees charged with the nomination, election and consecration of the fourth Bishop of the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast have begun their work. Provost Carolyn Jeffers is serving as the chair of the transition committee, while I am serving on the search committee. There is a great deal of work involved in this process, but it is a joyful and exciting task about which you will be hearing much in the months ahead. You will be asked to participate in a survey and in focus group meetings that will be used to determine the state and vision of the diocese and to formulate a profile to be used in searching for the right person to be our next bishop. For all of these things, I give thanks to God, and I ask your prayers. We find ourselves with many opportunities before us, and we need to approach them with prayer, with hope, with energy, and with grateful hearts. Faithfully,
The Very Reverend Beverly F. Gibson, Ph.D., Dean
THE CATHEDRAL CHAPTER Leslie Patrick Ladd Senior Warden
John Stephenson McClelland Junior Warden
William Kennon Drew Treasurer
Harwell Ellis Coale, Jr. Chancellor
Ronald A. Snider Clerk
Class of 2013 Leslie P. Ladd Gerry M. Phillips Leigh J. Rendfrey William E. Skinner Ronald A. Snider Class of 2014 Robert D. Forster Tray W. Hamil Ann H. Luce John S. McClelland, Jr. Elissa E. Watkins Wythe L. Whiting Class of 2015 John D. Davidson Mary Esther T. Elliott Banks C. Ladd Alison S. Mitchell Lucy F. Moore Henry R. Seawell IV Class of 2016 as elected December 1, 2013
Sage M. Bolt Lewis H. Golden George B. Inge Robert W. Israel Charles S. McKay Hetty C. Newell Chapter Members The Rev. Ken Cumbie St. Luke’s, Mobile
Magoo Hamilton St. Thomas’, Greenville
Mendy Henderson St. Agatha’s, deFuniak Springs
Joy Tway St. Andrew’s, Destin
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A n nu a l R e p o r t o n t h e C at h e d r a l The Cathedral is the spiritual center of the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast. The Cathedral is a dynamic and evolving church that serves as a liturgical, educational, and pastoral center for Diocesan life. It serves as a visible symbol of unity and promotes growth, hope, and a deepening trust in the Lord. The Cathedral is a place where the Gospel of Jesus Christ will be faithfully preached and responded to, and it will model new concepts and ideas for education, evangelism, and outreach to which the Gospel calls us. ~Cathedral Mission Statement This year we celebrated the ninth anniversary of Christ Church, Mobile being named the cathedral of the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast. We continue to grow into our mission. It has been a year of transitions at the Cathedral. The Very Reverend Johnny Walter Cook, first Dean of the Cathedral, early in the year announced his intention to retire. The vestry began a time of discernment which culminated in the election of The Reverend Canon Beverly Findley Gibson being named as second Dean. There was a celebration of the ministry of Dean Cook on Sunday, August 25. As a gift of in recognition of his service, Dean Cook was given a gold seal ring engraved with the Cathedral seal. The Institution and Induction of The Very Reverend Beverly Findley Gibson as twenty-third rector and Installation as Second Dean of Christ Church Cathedral was held on Saturday, October 12. Bishop Duncan was the Celebrant and The Very Reverend Kurt Hughes Dunkle, Dean and President of General Theological Seminary was the preacher. The Diocesan gifts presented during the service were: the Constitution and
Canons presented by The Reverend John H. Riggin, St. Paul’s, Mobile and The Reverend Christiana Olsen, St. Francis of Assisi, Gulf Breeze, a silver pectoral cross designed around the Christ Church fire cross, and the water were presented by The Right Reverend Philip M. Duncan, II. Deacon Raymond D. Wishart, St. Andrew’s, Panama City was Deacon of the Table. Alabama Chancellor M. Kathleen Miller, St. Paul’s, Mobile, was a lay reader and David R. Quittmeyer, Standing Committee, Trinity, Mobile, was the Litanist. A reception was held in the garden for all in attendance. Earlier in the day, Bishop Duncan hosted a breakfast honoring Dean Dunkle for all area graduates of The General Theological Seminary. In the summer The Right Reverend Philip M. Duncan, II Called for Orderly Transition for the election of the fourth Bishop of the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast. As a part of our diocesan leadership, Dean Gibson will serve on the Bishop’s Nomination Committee and Provost Carolyn Jeffers will serve as Chair of the Bishop’s Transition Committee. The work of the committees will begin in early 2014. Bishop Duncan served as celebrant at Christ Church Cathedral on Ash Wednesday, Easter Sunday and Christmas Eve and during the Eighth Annual Cathedral Celebration on Sunday, April 28. Bishop Duncan and Kathy continue to enjoy being in residence in their apartment at Christ Church Cathedral throughout the year. Organist/choirmaster Peggy Lyden attended the church musicians conference at the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee in July where she served as a presenter. Dean Gibson participated in the Anglican/
Roman Catholic Dialogue in the United States in Berkeley, California in late September. We assisted as needed for the ordination to the transitional deaconate of Walt Kindergan and Mary Alice Mathison at Christ Church, Pensacola on December 14. Both deacons were vested with red stoles as gifts from the Cathedral Chapter. Cathedral clergy and lay leaders continue to serve in a number of capacities within the diocese. Dean Gibson serves on the Commission on Ministry, and on the board at Murray House, and as an examining chaplain. Mikell Leland, Julie McClelland, Sage Bolt and Sara Phillips serve on the Wilmer Hall board. Sara Phillips also served on the Commission for Affirmative Aging. She also serves as lay pastoral lead of St. Mary’s Coden,. David Brady chaired the Commission for Disaster Preparedness and Response. Harwell Coale was nominated to serve on the special diocesan committee for restructuring the diocese. As we continue to grow into our ministry as Cathedral, it remains a joy for us as we serve the diocese. Gracious God, today we give thanks for the ministry you have entrusted to us as the cathedral church of our diocese. Help us to be faithful in answering the sacred calling to be ministers of hospitality for your people and leaders of worship to your honor and glory. May this place be a beacon of your light and love for the world. All this we ask through your Son, our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. ~Christ Church Cathedral Prayer
M u s i c M i n i s t r y Tr a n s i t i o n Dear Christ Church Cathedral Family, It is my intention to accept a call from St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Mobile, as Organist and Choir Director. My service as Organist and Choir Director at the Cathedral since April of 2001 has been truly one of the greatest joys of my life. I intend to begin this new position on June 1, 2014, but I am glad to work with the Cathedral to accommodate a date which will accommodate both parties. With much love, Peggy Lyden
Finance Committee Repor t Operating Fund 2013 Revenue Expenses Balance
Budget $ 730,265
Actual $ 742,493
$ 730,265
$ 721,810 $ 20,683
Internal debt to restricted accounts reduced from $ 106,574 to $ 7,401.
Pledge Analysis Total number of pledges: 157 Total pledge amount: $670,000 18 new pledges
$ 25,975
54 increase
$ 45,740
9 decrease
($ 44,650)
D i r e c t P l e d g e Pay m e n t O p t i o n Ava ilable Please note that you may authorize regularly scheduled pledge payments to be made from your checking or savings account. For more information, please contact our Financial Secretary, Brenda Stanton, at brenda@christchurchcathedralmobile.org or at the Cathedral Office.
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C hr i s t i a n F o r m a t i o n Calendar
Sunday, January 27 Curriculum for all youth classes
Sunday, February 2
Youth Confirmation Class Reading Schedule: Luke Chapters 13 - 18 Before Sunday, February 9
Curriculum for all youth classes C4 sings in church
Sunday, February 9 Curriculum for all youth classes Confirmation Class: Seek and Serve
Sunday, February 16
Curriculum for all youth classes.
Curriculum for all youth classes
Adult Confirmation—May 11 The Right Reverend Philip M. Duncan, II will be at Christ Church Cathedral for the Cathedral Celebration on Sunday, May 11. If anyone is interested in being confirmed at that time, please speak with Dean Gibson.
Sunday, February 23
Music Ministry Adult Choir Rehearsals: Wednesdays 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Anyone high school age and above is welcome to make a joyful noise in this vital Cathedral ministry.
Handbell Choir Rehearsals: Wednesdays 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. This choir is open to all high school age and older members who would like to ring.
Children’s Choir—C4 Rehearsals: Wednesdays 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. Young people ages 3 and up are invited to attend and enjoy this fun group. C4 Church Performance Dates February 2 March 16 April 13—Palm Sunday April 20—Easter Sunday May 11—Cathedral Celebration/Mothers’ Day
Youth Choir—grades 4 and up Meet at 9:00 a.m. on the Sunday mornings when scheduled to sing so that you will have time to vest before rehearsing at 9:30 a.m. Vested Youth Choir members will sit in the pew across the aisle from the Adult Choir. Youth Church Performance Dates February 16 May 4
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Questions? Please call: Mrs. Peggy Lyden—342-3130 Mrs. Teri Williams—680-1230 We look forward to seeing you!
2 0 1 4 C at h e d r a l C o n c e r t S e r i e s Sunday, February 9 10:00 a.m. University of South Alabama Trumpet Ensemble The USA Trumpet Ensemble is under the direction of Dr. Peter Wood, brass professor at The University of South Alabama. This group consists of approximately 12 members. They are competing to attend an International Trumpet Festival and the funds raised will be used to offset the cost of attending the festival. Designated donations may be made to the group through Christ Church Cathedral.
C hr i s t m a s Pa g e a n t 2 0 1 3 The Christ Church Cathedral Christmas Pageant was held on the Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 22.
Mary, portrayed by Julianna Ramo; Baby Jesus by Wilt Rendfrey
Will Gamble, Carson Russell
Photos courtesy of Mary Carol Ladd
T he F u n C l u b Sunday, January 26
Monday, March 3
A Wii Just Dance and Rainbow Loom party
Floral Parade Party
On January 26, we will stay after church for some lunch and then‌. Let’s Dance! When you get tired of dancing, you can hang out and make some Rainbow Loom bracelets.
We will meet at church for lunch, and then we will step right outside to watch the parade. We had a great time last year, and I know we will again this year!!!
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T ha n k yo u f r o m F a m i ly I n t e r ve n t i o n Te a m ( F I T ) CHRISTMAS OUTREACH: FAMILY INTERVENTION TEAM PROJECT 2013 Many thanks for all the love you sent to us through your gifts and gift cards. ~The FIT Children: Charian Manuel Chemetria Manuel Stephanie Gasca Aliona Gutienez Valerie Prince Fernando Gutierrez Chayse Hooper Hugo Gasca Cameron Bonner Omar Crawford Tomeka Grant Carmen Garvin Nathan Thompson
On the Friday before Christmas members of the Christ Church Cathedral Fun Club presented gifts to some of the FIT Angel Tree recipients.
Front row, left to right: Carolyn Jeffers, Kimberlie Gaillard,
Elinor Gibson, Iris Smith (FIT Specialist) with Angel Tree recipient and a FIT team member
Sadie Ladd, FIT Angel tree recipient, Iris Smith (FIT Specialist). Back row: Tucker Burgin, Jordan Chow.
Carolyn Jeffers with the FIT Team members.
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T ha n k yo u f r o m T h r e a d s o f H o p e ( A r p i l l e r a s ) Dear Christ Church Cathedral, As we reflect back on the many blessing of the past year, our Threads of Hope board is particularly thankful for our longtime supporter of sales, such as your congregation! We want you to know how much we appreciate your support and effort over the past several years. We look forward to the future. We are continually working with artisans to bring new products and designs to our offerings—to keep things “fresh.” Many thanks for your prayers and support. Blessings in Christ, Laura Lee Scherer Threads of Hope Board Member
MORNING CIRCLE Monday, February 10 10:30 a.m. Home of Winnie Nichols 3228 Park Street For directions, call Winnie at 476-3827. Call Carolyn Stephenson at 342-5637 for information on Morning Circle.
T he C at h e d r a l R e a d Simply Jesus: A New Vision of Who He Was, What He Did, and Why He Matters by N. T. Wright
YOUNGER WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY
Thursday, January 30 5:30 p.m.
E p i s c o p a l C h u r c h Wo m e n The 2013 Advent Music Series featured Roman Street with Tom Morley, guest violinist, and the University of Mobile String Orchestra under the direction of Enen Yu. We had record attendance at the Eucharist beforehand, at the concerts, and for lunch following. Many thanks to both of the kitchen teams. Mary Esther Elliott and Gretchen Cooper for the first week, and Julie McClelland cooked for the second.
We had loads of help including Laura Warren, Paula Watkins, Lisa Drew, and many others. Robbie Lynn Irvine arranged flowers for the table. We have a special thank you for Powell Hamlin and The Dew Drop for saving the day. As always, our luncheons would not be a success without the help of Judy Jones.
Wednesday, February 12 7:00 p.m. Home of Bennett Griffith 9 Springbank Road Read through Chapter 4 of The Practice of Prayer by Margaret Gunther.
If you would like to host the Bible Study, please contact Dean Gibson. Page 7
The Right Reverend Philip M. Duncan, II Calls for Orderly Transition for the election of the fourth Bishop of the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast At the Standing Committee meeting on July 30, Bishop Duncan called to begin the process to search for a new bishop for our diocese. Bishop Duncan said, “As the third Bishop of the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast, I have been blessed in this journey with you. It is a privilege and a joy to serve as your bishop in this part of “The Vineyard.” As the beginning process for the election of the fourth Bishop of the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast, the date for the Consecration has been set for Saturday, July 25, 2015, when The Most Reverend Katharine Jefferts Schori will be with us to ordain my successor; I in turn will hand over the Diocesan Crosier to my successor and our fourth bishop. As I begin my retirement, I will have been ordained 45 years. In December of 2014, I will celebrate my 70th birthday and it seems right to me, while I am still healthy and have Kathy’s support, to exercise Episcopal ministry in a different way, as we begin this new phase of our life and ministry together.” As a result of Bishop Duncan’s announcement, the members of the Standing Committee met with The Right Rev. F. Clayton Matthews of the Office of Pastoral Development of the Episcopal Church. Bishop Clayton outlined the steps involved in the election and ordination of a bishop. The process generally takes 18 months. Following that meeting, the Standing Committee planned a
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timetable for the transition and began accepting nominations for members of both the Search Committee and the Transition Committee. Tim Gaston, Chair of the Standing Committee commented on the process by saying, “The Standing Committee is committed to conducting a thorough, thoughtful, and prayerful search, including ways by which you, the clergy and faithful laity of our diocese can participate. You will be kept informed about the process. On behalf of the Standing Committee, I ask your prayers for the Diocese as we move forward in seeking our next bishop.” He added, “We are grateful for Bishop Duncan’s service to the Diocese, his support during this transition and his commitment to continue his ministry with us as our bishop until the consecration of our fourth Bishop to the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast. The members of both the Search and Transition Committees have been named. On Friday, January 17, they met at St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church in Pensacola to begin working with Lynn Schmissrauter, our election process consultant. The Search Committee met on January 18 and they have begun their search The members of the Bishop’s Search Committee are: H. Britt Landrum, Chair, Holy Cross, Pensacola The Rev. Steve Bates, Holy Nativity, Panama City
The Very Rev. Beverly Gibson, Christ Church Cathedral, Mobile Debra Kosche, St. Jude's, Niceville The Rev. Reid McCormick, St. Thomas, Greenville Joe McDaniel, Christ Church, Pensacola Gary Moore, St. Paul's, Daphne The Rev. Christiana Olsen, St. Francis, Gulf Breeze The Rev. John Riggin, St. Paul's, Mobile Becky Schulte, St. Luke's, Mobile Hugh Wheelless, Nativty, Dothan
The members of the Bishop’s Transition Committee are: Carolyn Jeffers, Chair, Christ Cathedral, Mobile Priscilla Condon, Advent, Lillian John Fogg, St. Christopher's, Pensacola Sally Greene, Wilmer Hall Children's Home, Mobile Magoo Hamilton, St. Thomas, Greenville The Rev. Cynthia Howard, St. Mary's, Andalusia The Rev. S. Albert Kennington, St. Paul's, Daphne McGee Lorren, St. Francis, Gulf Breeze Eleanor Reeves, St. Paul's, Daphne Marguerita Riggall, St. Paul's, Magnolia Springs Dianne Walters, Epiphany, Enterprise The Rev. Mark Wilson, St. James', Fairhope
F o r t y - T h i r d A n nu a l C o nve n t i o n The Forty-Third Annual Convention of the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast will be hosted by St. Christopher’s, Pensacola, Florida, from Thursday, February 20 through Saturday, February 22. 2014 Convention Delegates:
Dean Beverly Gibson Provost Carolyn Jeffers Harwell Coale Carolyn Eichold Rick Mitchell
D i o c e s a n N ew s Christ Church 57th Annual Antique Show & Sale—Pensacola, Florida Friday, January 31– Saturday, February 1 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Sunday, February 2 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. $7 Ticket good for all 3 days. We have two tickets available in the Cathedral Office. For additional information: www.christ-church.net or 850-432-5115
Mother/Daughter Retreat February 7 - 9 at Beckwith Camp and Retreat Center Interested mothers and daughters are encouraged to hold this date. For additional information, contact Eleanor Reeves at eleanor@beckwithal.com or 928-7844.
Men’s Conference Theme: Why the Liturgy Rocks: How Episcopal Worship Can Lead to Healthy and Authentic Living February 28– March 2 at Beckwith Camp and Retreat Center Brochures are available on the ministry table. For additional information, contact Ray Jones at crayjones@cox.net or 850-449-1315
Father/Son Retreat rescheduled March 7- 9 at Beckwith Camp and Retreat Center Hosted by The Rev. Peter Wong, The Rev. Keith Talbert and his son John Talbert Includes fun on the challenge course, water activities, croquet, badminton, music, worship, and a low country boil. Children should be age 12 and older. For additional information, contact Eleanor Reeves at eleanor@beckwithal.com or 928-7844.
Beckwith Summer Camp Summer Camp is the best week of a camper's life! Online registration opens on Friday, January 17, at 3:00 p.m. Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5
Grades 10, 11, 12 Grades 8 & 9 Grades 3 & 4 Special Ministries Grades 4 & 5
2014 Summer Camp Schedule Session 6 Grades 5 & 6 June 9-14 Session 7 Grades 6 & 7 June 17-22 Session 8 Grades 7 & 8 June 25-29 Session 9 Grades 1, 2, 3 June 30-July 4 July 8-13
July 16-21 July 24-29 July 31-August 5 August 8-10
For more information or to register online, visit: www.beckwithal.com/summer-camp. If you have questions, contact james@beckwithal.com.
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JANUARY BIRTHDAYS January 1 January 2 January 4 January 5 January 6 January 8
January 9
January 10 January 12 January 14 January 16 January 17 January 19 January 20 January 21
January 22 January 23 January 24 January 25 January 26 January 27 January 28
January 29 January 30 January 31
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McGowin Griffith Thompson Sledge Margaret Lyons Catherine Sanders Ellis Wilkins Daly Baumhauer Lyn Bennett Daniel Brister Danz Heggeman Kenny McElhaney Kellye Blankenship Barton Elliott Megan Williams Rachel Williams Kathy Duncan Anna Frances Weeks Beth Adkins True Nicholson Emily Booth Mabel Kinard Charles Muncaster Bob Israel Mac McCafferty Mike Bjorklund Bonnie McDonald Charlie Merchant Martha Ann Stafford Nancy Newman Fred Rendfrey Peggy Lyden Annabelle Ramo Mac McGovern Don Brutkiewicz Lynn Yankie Elizabeth Harris Pat Patrick Sarah Bolt Lucy Pryor Brady Tony Brown Tres Eichold Lanier Alves Julia Blankenship Burnley Davis Bill Hall Sam Jeffers
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9TH ANNUAL CATHEDRAL CELEBRATION CONFIRMATION AND PAROCHIAL VISIT
FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS February 1
February 2
February 3 February 4
Sunday, May 11 The Right Reverend Philip M. Duncan, II will be at Christ Church Cathedral for the Cathedral Celebration on Sunday, May 11. If anyone is interested in being confirmed at that time, please speak with Dean Gibson.
WORSHIP SERVICE LIVE STREAM
February 5 February 6 February 7 February 8 February 9 February 10 February 11 February 13 February 14 February 15 February 16 February 17
When you cannot be in church you may still enjoy the service. Each Sunday we are streaming the worship service live. To view it live, go to: ustream.tv. You will be asked to create a free account. Once you have an account, you may search for Christ Church Cathedral Mobile to view the service. Past services are archived on our website: christchurchcathedralmobile.org.
February 18 February 19 February 20
February 22 February 23 February 25 February 27 February 28
Patsy Seymour Alex Hoffmeyer Page Hoffmeyer Tommy Taylor Jamie Cooper T. K. Jackson Anna McClure Jason McKenzie Gracie Armbrecht Darden Cooper Joel Daves Keller Reeves Bill Stafford Jane Adams Winnie Nichols Henry Seawell John Connor Peebles Louise McClelland Sadie Leland Cart Blackwell Elizabeth Brinkley Josh Hopper Kimberlie Gaillard Trinity Gaillard Phillip Harris Abbie Carwie Kate Watkins Linda Chandler Lisa Chestang Bill Rodgers Lucy Wright John Wade Thurber Joy Dean Nance Stephens Hamp Eichold William Russell Dwight Williams Chris Alves Ryan Patton Marianne Hall Grant Zarzour John McClelland III Greg Phillips
C a t he d r a l P r aye r L i s t
O God, the strength of the weak and the comfort of sufferers: Mercifully accept our prayers, and grant to your servants the help of your power, that their sickness may be turned into health, and our sorrow into joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
We Pray for: Members: Brink Brinkley, Alice Carwie, Dunn Chandler, John Wade Thurber, Winnie Nichols, Nick Nichols, Butch Trawick, George Gartman, Amy McElhaney Butler, Billie van der Giessen, Peter van der Giessen, Marolyn Kruse
Friends & Family: Janie Houser, Michael McMaken, Leland Moore, Sr., Deborah Beverley, Peggy Naughton, Gary Davis, David Leff, Harrison Leff, Michael Cameron, Nancy & Don Cameron, Rob & Amy Archer Ellis, Dottie McCord, Joyce Lee, Davis Nelson, Michael Sumrall, Dot Smith Ditsworth, Sheri Neely, Gwen Cook, Alfred Showers, Michael Daves, Michael Sumrall, Corky Ollinger, Jim Elia, Ken Huffstutler, Anne Brown, Mark Brown, Harriett Lillich, Florence Seymour, Bonnie Orillion, Marian Macpherson Currie, Dave Carlyn Block, Marty Barnes, Scott Craver, Jamie Martin, Rachel McClanahan, Beverly Schubert, Russ Ramsey, Tom Cunningham, Francis Grace Hirs, Anna Laura Plovanich, Norma Beazley, Carolyn Bullock, Curtis Bullock, Jim McCall, Dianne McCall, Bill Browder, Ken Stanton, Valerie Boatman, Brian McArdle, Webb Windsor, Ann Jones, Hank Wozniek, Lisa Thompson, Stella Phillips, James Thomas, Ted Fraiche, Mark Miles, Susan Guilian, Cartledge Blackwell, Jr., Rhett Travis, Noel Fell, Tot Swanson, Art Swanson, Chris, Anne & Philip Gill, Hayden Jenkins, Maggie Jenkins, Betty Ruth Patek, Carolyn Pryor, Merle Findley, Louise Douglas, Harvey Wright, Johnny McLeod, Shirley & Dunlap Peeples, Steve Harris, Sandy Fortner, Carole Graf The ministry of Sara Phillips, Pastoral Leader of St. Mary’s, Coden
For Those Serving in the Military: Darrien Gibson, Kelley Hood, Evan Sizemore, Robert McNeil, The Rev. Bowen Woodruff, Daniel White-Spunner Reed, Jonathan Duralde, Ron Lansong, Sam Garcia, Chris Marslender, Jerry Olin, Abby Hutchins, Tyler Gamble, Todd Mouthaan, Jean-Michael Lemieux, Albert Robinson IV, Michael Nassar, Josh Power, Ryan Anthony Thomas, Randy Johnson, Susan Reniewicz, Brian Caselton, Brian Hudson, Keith Moss, Ryan Walker, Tyler Oubre, Brian Pennell, John Snyder
Baptisms: Mary Day Gamble, daughter of Allison and Mark Gamble; Brady Elizabeth Wall, daughter of Charlotte and Kyle Wall, and granddaughter of Lucy and David Brady
W EDNESDAY N OON H OLY E UCHARIST Wednesdays in the Chapel through May, 2014
Note: Time change 11:30 a.m. March 12, 19, 26; April 2, 9 followed by Lenten Music/Lunch
Births: Frank Hardie Tait, son of Rebecca and Chip Tait; McCrary Joseph Naughton, grandson of Alan and Lynn Yankie; Lally Louise Hamil, daughter of Tray and Jubil Hamil; Ava Gray Johnson, daughter of Blair Heath, granddaughter of Kathy and Graham Heath; Ann Collins Wright, granddaughter of Lucy and Richard Wright
Souls Departed: Margaret Gavin Johnson Gibson, mother of Brenda Stanton; Jessie (Tee) Campbell Gartman McCarron, mother of Laurie Koss and Bobbie Beltz; Nancy Stanton, sister-inlaw of Brenda Stanton; Johnny Carwie, brother-in-law of Alice Carwie; Bill Douglas, uncle of Chris Douglas; Dr. John Edwin Pittman, father of Craig Pittman; Ken Stanton, brother-in-law of Brenda Stanton; The Rev. Norman Bray, St. Luke’s , Marianna, FL
Please contact the Cathedral Office to let us know if you would like to keep the names of Friends and Family you have submitted on the prayer list. We will keep everyone who has been submitted within the last month and all others from whom we hear.
LOOKING AHEAD. . . Lenten Music Series & Luncheon Noon Wednesdays March 12, 19, 26; April 2, 9
✠ Holy Week and Easter Palm Sunday, April 13 through Easter Sunday, April 20
✠ 9th Annual Cathedral Celebration & Confirmation Sunday, May 11
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W hy D i d I R e c e ive M y M e s s e n g e r B y R e g u l a r M a i l ? Just like the rest of us, the United States Postal Service is looking for ways to save money. Beginning January 26, all bulk mailing will have to have a unique bar code for each piece of mail. Customers will have to do more of the Postal Service’s work to continue to take full advantage of bulk mail discounts. To do this we must update our programs. While the process will, in the long run save us time and money, it is taking a little time and money to get up to date. So, this month to mail The Messenger, we are using first class postage. Hopefully, by next month, we will be updated and up to speed on how to print the new labels. The best news of this upgrade will be that your addresses will be automatically be updated from postal service updates.
L o ave s & F i s h Thank you to our December volunteers: Lynn Davis, Beth Deaton, Kathrine Deaton, Bill Drew, Sam Power 15 Place has moved into their new facility at 279 North Washington Avenue along with the Waterfront Rescue Mission. William “Bill” Bru, Rescue Mission Executive Director, says of the move, “The reason we are moving is that we will have a purpose-built facility that will enable us to serve our clients in a better way. The consideration of 15 Place and putting both agencies together adds tremendous efficiencies and eliminates duplication of services. It’s a win-win, any way you look at it.” For the near-future, as the agency determines how best to use volunteers, Christ Church Cathedral volunteers will not be serving lunch. We would like to thank Sam Power and all of those who have volunteered through the years for their commitment to this Outreach Ministry. Loaves and Fish has been an important part of our Cathedral Outreach since around 2005. Sam will let us know the new ways in which we can help.
CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL Corner of St. Emanuel and Church Streets 115 South Conception Street, Mobile, Alabama 36602 Established 1822 The Right Reverend Philip M. Duncan, II, Bishop The Very Reverend Beverly F. Gibson, Ph.D., Rector and Dean Carolyn S. Jeffers, Provost Peggy L. Lyden, Organist and Choir Master Teri B. Williams, Assistant Choir Master Brenda J. Stanton, Financial Secretary M. Angela Burgin, Cathedral Secretary Polly M. Garner, Assistant to the Provost Deidre and Joe Williamson, Nursery Judy G. Jones, Housekeeping ✠ Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday Website: www.christchurchcathedralmobile.org Phone 251.438.1822 Fax: 251.433.3403 E-mail: office@christchurchcathedralmobile.org