Volume 15, Number 4
THE MESSENGER
May 2017
C HRIST C HURCH C ATHEDRAL
A Me s s a g e f r o m t h e D e a n Dear Cathedral Family, We are truly Easter people, living the life of the resurrection in these great fifty days between Easter Day and the Day of Pentecost. This is true more visibly than usual for the Christ Church Cathedral Family this year. As you no doubt know, the historic steeple that graced Christ Church from the time of its construction in the 1830s until the hurricane of 1906 has been replicated in modern materials and was returned to its place of prominence during the week after Easter. The steeple is not only a reminder of our significant past role in Mobile; it is, more importantly, a sign of our active faith and our commitment to growth in ministry and in leadership in our community. We are now a visible presence, and we are engaged in capital campaign work designed to help us become a more inviting and accessible presence downtown. We are also engaged, with Ministry Architects, in a period of redevelopment and growth in our formation & evangelism programs.
May will be a month of “setting the stage” for what will begin quietly this summer and then gear up fully in the new program year this fall. The capital campaign—Restore, Renew, Reimagine—will wrap up this month with a final rally to engage and involve every member of the Cathedral Family at some level. It is important—spiritually and for the healthy life of our church family—that every member of the Cathedral Family participates at some level. Engagement is far more important than how much you are able to give. We need each other, and we need to support our mission in unity.
of renewal that will last until August 19. Much planning has gone into making preparations for a seamless summer of worship and activity here at Christ Church while I am away. Senior Warden Robby McClure and your Vestry have been kept abreast of planning, and lots of hands will be working to ensure that this summer is a time of renewal for the congregation as well as for me and my family. Please know how thankful I am for this opportunity and how committed I am to preparing myself for seeing through the wonderful and important work that lies ahead of us.
May will also see the beginning of the on-campus work of Ministry Architects. Their consulting team will return to begin the process of establishing a working steering committee and “quick starting” the organizing for redesigning and energizing our programs. This work will begin full-speed in August as we begin the ramp-up for our new program year.
In May we will have set the table, and in the months ahead we will begin the service to which God calls us—inviting everyone to a place at the abundance table of God’s love.
May 21 will be my last Sunday before beginning a sabbatical time
Faithfully, The Very Reverend Beverly F. Gibson, Ph.D., Dean
Restore, Renew, Reimagine : CAPITAL CAMPAIGN 2017
THE CATHEDRAL CHAPTER 2016-2017
Our Campaign Totals Continue to Climb More Than $1,650,000 Raised
Robby McClure Senior Warden
David Brady Jay Watkins Junior Wardens
William Kennon Drew Treasurer
Harwell Ellis Coale, Jr. Chancellor
Ronald A. Snider Clerk
Class of 2017 V. Lyn Bennett Cartledge W. Blackwell III Steven B. Hall Barbara L. Mitchell Margaret M. Thigpen Thomas B. Van Antwerp
Class of 2018 Jill S. Chow Gretchen V. Cooper B. Herbert (Bert) Eichold II Jennifer S. Grehan W. Christian Hines III Jex R. Luce
Class of 2019 David Brady, Jr. Chambliss Brister Julianne Hoffmeyer Julia McClelland Robison McClure, Jr. James Watkins
Chapter Members Gary Moore, 2017 St. Paul’s, Daphne
The Rev. Susan Sowers, 2018 St. Christopher’s, Pensacola
Magoo Price Hamilton, 2019 St. Thomas, Greenville
The Rev. John Riggin, 2019 St. Paul’s, Mobile
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The Cathedral family continues to answer the call to stewardship by affirming
Restore, Renew, Reimagine, the capital campaign for our facilities Master Plan. More than 50 members have joined in the future of Christ Church. The campaign has accomplished much in a short time. We applaud our campaign Team members who worked tirelessly in their attempts to seek support. Because of time constraints, however, team members cannot reach every household to speak with them about this important project. If you have been visited, please return your Intention Letter as soon as you can. With Parish-wide support will achieve great things. We need to hear from you. Members and friends who have not had the opportunity to support
Restore, Renew, Reimagine can make their pledge at the Cathedral Celebration on May 7. Capital gift cards are enclosed in this issue of the Messenger or they may be found on the ministry table that will enable you to make your personal contribution. Some commonly asked questions about the capital campaign… I’m excited to hear that we have raised more than $1.6 million. Even though I haven’t yet participated in the campaign, does Christ Church really need my sacrifice now? Yes! While exact project costs are yet to come and there will be funds remaining from the steeple, we know that we will need $2 million to $3 million in additional funds to complete all three phases of our facilities Master Plan. Can I make a gift other than cash? Yes. A range of attractive possibilities exists, including appreciated stock, real estate, charitable distribution from an IRA and others. Please contact your financial advisor about these choices and ask the Campaign Office how to proceed.
Restore, Renew, Reimagine ,
For more information about see a team member or please call the church office.
12TH ANNUAL CATHEDRAL CELEBRATION, CONFIRMATION, RECEPTION, DEDICATION OF THE STEEPLE AND PAROCHIAL VISIT
Sunday, May 7 at 10:00 a.m.
Celebration Luncheon to follow in the garden
The Right Reverend Russell Kendrick will be with us, as will the members of the Kappa League. We will wrap-up the Capital Campaign. Enjoy the music of the Excelsior Band, and the children will have a jumpy. Please join us to celebrate our ministry together.
May Calendar Monday, May 1 4:00 p.m.
Kitchen Planning Team
Tuesday, May 2 5:15 p.m.
Adult Inquirer’s Class
Wednesday, May 3
Sunday, May 21 10:00 a.m.
HE, Rite II and USA Trumpet Ensemble
11:30 a.m.
EYC and Fun Club Blow-Outs
Monday, May 22 Dean Gibson’s Sabbatical Begins
Wednesday, May 24
Noon HE, Rite II
5:30 p.m.
Handbell Choir
5:30 p.m.
Handbell Choir
6:30 p.m.
Choir Rehearsal
6:30 p.m.
Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, May 4 5:15 p.m.
Sunday, May 28— The Rev. Cn. David Johnson 10:00 a.m.
Called Vestry Meeting
Sunday, May 7 12th Cathedral Celebration
HE, Rite II
Monday, May 29 Memorial Day—Office Closed Wednesday, May 31
8:00 a.m.
Vestry
5:30 p.m.
Handbell Choir
9:00 a.m.
Bishop’s Forum, in the Chapel
6:30 p.m.
Choir Rehearsal
10:00 a.m. Festival Eucharist, Rite II, Confirmation, and Steeple Dedication 11:30 a.m.
Celebration luncheon
Monday, May 8 10:30 a.m.
Morning Circle
Wednesday, May 10 Noon
HE, Rite II
5:30 p.m.
Handbell Choir
6:30 p.m.
Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, May 11 to Saturday, May 13 Dean to Leadership Alabama Saturday, May 13 AGO Organ Crawl
Sunday, May 14 UTO Sunday/Mother’s Day 10:00 a.m.
HE, Rite II Christian Formation Recognition
Tuesday, May 16 6:30 p.m.
Young Adult Supper Club
Wednesday, May 17 Noon
Last HE, Rite II
5:15 p.m.
Finance Committee
5:30 p.m.
Handbell Choir
6:30 p.m.
Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, May 18—Saturday, May 20
June Calendar Thursday, June 1 6:00 p.m.
Sharing Faith Dinners
Sunday, June 4 —The Rev. Ede Plovanich 10:00 a.m.
HE, Rite II
Wednesday, June 7 5:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
Handbell Choir Choir Rehearsal
Sunday, June 11 —The Rev. Cn. David Johnson 10:00 a.m.
HE, Rite II
Friday, June 16 7:00 p.m.
EYC to Bay Bears Game
Sunday, June 18 —The Rev. Ede Plovanich Father’s Day 10:00 a.m. 11:15 a.m. 4:00 p.m.
HE, Rite II VBS Set-up Organ Recital
Tuesday—Thursday, June 20, 21, 22 VBS Wednesday, June 21 5:15 p.m.
Finance Committee
Sunday, June 25 —The Very Rev. Johnny Cook 10:00 a.m. 11:15 a.m.
HE, Rite II Vestry
Ministry Architects Quick Start Summit
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M us i c M i n i s t r y Dear Friends in Christ, This month, on May 7, we will celebrate being the cathedral church of the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast as we have every year since being named cathedral in 2005 This year has a very special, historic significance. In addition to celebrating all of the things as we do every year, this year we have the joy of dedicating our renewed steeple. As your Music Director, I feel uniquely blessed to serve at Christ Church Cathedral for such a grand occasion as this. There is no way to know what the congregation sang or what was played during the last service before the disaster of 1906, but there is plenty of great music we will sing on May 7 that highlights the many themes that our celebration brings. The centerpiece of the music for the Cathedral Celebration will be Anton Bruckner’s Locus iste. This Latin motet was composed by Bruckner (1824-1896) on August 11, 1869, for the dedication of a new votive chapel at Linz Cathedral in Austria. Since that time, the Locus iste has been sung
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at countless church dedications and in concerts all over the world. It is the perfect piece for the dedication of our steeple. A translation of the lyrics is printed below.
original, actually seeing the steeple in person is better than any picture. After I went back inside, I felt inspired to compose a new hymn tune which I called, Steeple. On May 7, we will sing my new tune to lyrics that come to us from the 15th century. These words express the story of salvation in poetic terms; what could be better when thinking of our identity as a cathedral and our new steeple?
This place was made by God, a priceless sacrament; it is without reproach. Latin trad.
Other music includes hymns appropriate for the Biblical theme of the day—Good Shepherd Sunday. The idea of building upon the teachings of Christ is expressed in our processional hymn, Christ is made the sure foundation, and praise to God is offered in our song or praise, Joyful, joyful we adore thee, and in our final hymn, Praise, my soul, the King of heaven. The prelude music will consist of “church sonatas” by Mozart (17561791). Written while he was music director in Salzburg, these sonatas were meant to be played between the Epistle reading and the Gospel—in the same place as our sequence hymn today. After Mozart left, the Archbishop decreed that hymns or choral music would take the place of the “church sonata.” These short pieces are really little gems in the church music repertoire, and they are not often heard. Try to come early so you can hear them! During Communion, we will sing a hymn with lyrics that may be familiar to you, but with a new tune. On April 21, like many of you, I went into Mardi Gras Park to photograph the new steeple. Even after seeing artist renderings and looking at old pictures of the
O love, how deep, how broad, how high, how passing thought and fantasy, that God, the Son of God, should take our mortal form for mortals’ sake! 1
For us baptized, for us he bore his holy fast and hungered sore; for us temptations sharp he knew; for us the tempter overthrew. 2
For us he prayed; for us he taught; for us his daily works he wrought: by words and signs and actions, thus still seeking not himself, but us. 3
For us to wicked hands betrayed, scourged, mocked, in purple robe arrayed, he bore the shameful cross and death; for us gave up his dying breath. 4
For us he rose from death again; for us he went on high to reign; for us he sent his Spirit here to guide, to strengthen, and to cheer. 5
All glory to our Lord and God for love so deep, so high, so broad; the Trinity whom we adore forever and forevermore. 6
Latin, 15th cent.; tr. Benjamin Webb (1819-1885), alt.
Peace in Christ,
Christopher W. Powell
C hr i s t i a n F o r m a t i o n R e c o g n i t i o n S un d ay, M ay 1 4 Our dedicated Christian Formation teachers have done a wonderful job this year with our Cathedral family children. We will recognize all of our teachers and assistants during the service. Sunday School may be over, but Children’s Chapel will continue throughout the summer. Vacation Bible School will be held June 20 through June 22. Special thanks to Alison Mitchell for her leadership and planning.
OUR TEACHERS Elementary School Eleanor Inge Baker Laura McLeod Louise McClelland
Intermediate School Mary Carol Ladd Katie Garth
Middle School Alison Mitchell Lucy Moore
High School Sarah Bolt Carl Cunningham, Jr.
Confirmation Carolyn Jeffers
Fun Club Jubal Hamil Sarah Bolt
EYC Sarah Bolt
Children’s Chapel Corinne Lovell Skip Archer Kim Ellis Robbie Lynn Irvine Barbara Mitchell
VBS MMXVII Sa ve the Date Tuesday, June 20 through Thursday, June 22 At VBS 2017 we will learn what it was like to sneak away from the Roman guards, what games children played in ancient Rome, and how it felt to be one of the very first Christians. We will recreate Rome and explore the caves of the Underground Church, meet the Apostle Paul, sample tasty Middle Eastern treats! Alison Mitchell and her VBS team are busy planning VBS 2017. Volunteers of all ages needed.
Questions? Please contact Alison Mitchell at alisonsmitchell2@gmail.com or 689-7874.
EYC On Sunday, May 21 following Church, our youth will head to the McElhaney’s Dog River House (2007 Riverview Avenue) for our third annual “EYC blow out.” There is no cost, just bring a great attitude and a big smile—it should be a great time! For more information or if you would like to assist, please contact Sarah Bolt.
FUN CLUB The Fun Clubbers will enjoy their own “Blow Out” on the same date as the EWYC, Sunday, May 21. Fun Club will gather at the Hamil’s Dog River Home (3310 Riverside Drive) they will leave following Church. There is no cost. Remember to bring your swim suit. For more information or if you would like to assist, please contact Jubal Hamil.
MORNING CIRCLE Monday, May 8 10:30 a.m. At the home of Betty Reniewicz 3805 Cottage Hill Road For directions or more information on Morning Circle, call Carolyn Stephenson at 342-5637.
WEDNESDAY NOON HOLY EUCHARIST Each Wednesday through May 17 Noon Eucharist will resume the Wednesday following Labor Day, September 6. Page 5
UnitedThank Offering Ingathering Sunday May 14
D i o c e s a n N ew s — w w w. d i o c g c . o r g
United Thank Offering (UTO) is a ministry of the Episcopal Trinity Episcopal Church Church for the mission of the 25th Annual Historic Apalachicola whole church. Through United Home & Garden Tour Thank Offering, men, women, and children nurture the habit of Friday, May 5 and Saturday, May 6 giving daily thanks to God. Celebrate the Apalachicola heritage and enjoy our Southern hospitality as you tour our specially selected homes and These prayers of thanksgiving gardens. start when we recognize and All proceeds from the event are used to maintain and name our many daily blessings. United Thank preserve this historic church and its properties. Offering is entrusted to promote thank offerings, to receive the offerings, and to distribute the UTO monies to support mission and ministry throughout Beckwith Summer Camp 2017 the Episcopal Church and in invited Provinces of the Anglican Communion in the developing world. UTO is a project of the Episcopal Church Women. UTO materials are available on the Ministry table.
Sharing Faith Dinners
Beckwith is the best week of a camper’s life!
Thursday, June 1 At dinner tables all around our diocese. How has Faith impacted your Life? We hope you will share dinner with us. This evening of listening and sharing begins with a simple meal and includes a moderated question/response period. More information to follow. If you would like to participate, please contact Jill Chow at jillshowerschow@gmail.com.
The Easter Sunday Congregational picture is available for purchase for $60. The picture is available in color or black and white. If you would like to purchase a picture, please contact Marla Reis in the Cathedral office.
Leaders in 14 years and up Training (Senior High)
June 4-9
$480
Session 1
Grades 3rd - 5th
June 11-16
$480
Session 2
Grades 7th - 9th
June 18 - 23
$480
Sailing Camp Grades 4th and up (overnight)
June 18 - 23
$530
Session 3
Grades 6th - 8th
June 25 - 30
$480
Session 4
Special Ministries
July 5 - 8
Session 5
Grades 5 & 6
July 9 - 14
$480
Session 6
Grades 6 & 7
July 16 - 21
$480
Session 7
Grades 3 & 4
July 23 - 27
$330
July 28 -30
$240
Family Camp 1st Grade and up
* All camps are for the grade the camper would be entering in the Fall of 2017. ** Check-in is between 3-5p.m. on the first day and Check-out is 10 a.m. the final day.
Register On-Line at www.beckwithal.com/summer-camp/ summer-sessions/ Beckwith Camp & Retreat Center
10400 Beckwith Lane
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Fairhope, Alabama 36532
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Ca 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: Sonny Burchfield, Pat Burchfield, Alice Carwie, Katherine Deaton, Jordan Moore, Patti Beal, Mike Gibson, Bill Hall, Happy Henson
Friends & Family: Peggy Naughton, Gary Davis, Harrison Leff, Michael Cameron, Nancy & Don Cameron, Rob & Amy Archer Ellis, Davis Nelson, Michael Sumrall, Gwen Cook, Alfred Showers, Jim Elia, Anne Brown, Mark Brown, Dave Carlyn Block, Rachel McClanahan, Norma Beazley, Curtis Bullock, Ann Jones, Hank Wozniek, Lisa Thompson, Stella Phillips, James Thomas, Mark Miles, Tot Swanson, Art Swanson, Hayden Jenkins, Maggie Jenkins, Carolyn Pryor, Merle Findley, Louise Douglas, Dunlap Peeples, Steve Harris, Angel and Larry Torres, Bill Stevens, Ginger Simpson, Joe Lowrey, Karen Sentilles, Betty Browder, Glenn Hill, Marian Hall, Homer Kemp, Ralph Neal, Mark Mason, Anita Stead, Tim Fulton, Gladys Crowson, Billy Yost, Sybil Willis Rodgers, Paul Vickers, Sr., George Robison, Georgia Dominick, Robin Wade, Randy Moore, Rick Nichols, Kate Heddrich, Julie Brinson, Ceaser Bryant, Moana Karstater, Frances Robison, Emily Hubbard, Mike Dowers, Jason Lockwood, Pat Fisher, Bubba Murray, Bernice Vickers, Jerry Collins, Grady McMillan, Kerry Goode, Chris Schnieder, A. J. Villars, Kaye Koffler, Robert L. Hatcher, Mary Katzman, David Keniston, Zaidee Galloney, Adele Stuardi Gwatkin, Lydia Moore, Bill Betbeze, Ralph Boudreaux, Billy Bailey, The Rev. John Rees, Charlie Mae MoreĂŠ, John Houston Tatum, Jr., Mary Christine Wilson, E. J. Boudreaux, Allison Robinson, Susan Farr, Christina Stanley, Katherine Carver, Pier Louise Hardin, Jason Greene, Ileana Molina, Don McWilliams, Scott Kelly, Austin Brown, Mike Curtis, Mary Searle, Jean-Claude Martin, Bob McMillan, Roberta Abrams, Rene Thompson, The Rev. Maurice Branscomb, Cartledge Weeden Blackwell
II, Wayne Bailey, The Painter Family, Nonie Reed, Beth Schramm, Jill Phillips, Brian McArdle and family, Phinee Vanek, Bryce Saucer, Susan Guilian, Bill Hibbert, Robert Berry, Ella Forkum, Shannon Cook, Tom Hudson, Jim Johnston, Ed Shelton, John Witherington, Jerry and Gayle Bulter, The Tirey Family, Mitch and Polly Johnson, Nathan Bishop, Maura Rego, Marbury Buckhaults, Brett Tomlinson, Eric Laborde, Lexi Naughton, Star Edmonds, Liam Thistlewaite, Pat Hughes, Dawn Waller, Franklin King, Betty Bolt, Tiffany Bollis, Sharon Poggi, Maurie Graves Shaw, Father Dennis Brown, Judson Burford, Jr., Paul Correro, Wanda Peeples, Marian Macpherson Currie, Elizabeth Shearer, John Morrissette, Jimmy Hasser, Carolyn Levensailor, Evie Langhans, Jaimee Brown, Keith Burbank, Jean Helms, Ryan Williams, Tay Morrissette, Lucy Tripp
Those Serving in the Military: Dan Drew, Jimmy Wayne Butler, Louis Coggin, Jonathan Duralde, Tyler Gamble, Sam Garcia, Darrien Gibson, Parker Hollinghead, Kelley Hood, Brian Hudson, Abby Hutchins, Randy Johnson, Ron Lansong, Jean-Michael Lemieux, Chris Marslender, Zack Miller, Keith Moss, Michael Nassar, Jerry Olin, Brian Pennell, Josh Power, Daniel WhiteSpunner Reed, Susan Reniewicz, Evan Sizemore, John Snyder, Conner Thigpen, Ryan Anthony Thomas, Ryan Walker, The Rev. Bowen Woodruff, Colton Ulmer, Margie Hall Malloy, Charlie Thigpen, Sam Freder
Souls Departed: Mary Martin Cassis, Shirley Peeples, Lisa Thompson, Sonny Middleton, Denise Inge, Rachael McClanaghan
Birth:
Ander Brewster Jacobsen, grandson of Cathy and Tommy Taylor
MAY BIRTHDAYS May 1 May 2 May 4 May 5 May 6 May 7 May 8 May 10 May 11 May 12 May 14
May 15 May 16
May 17 May 20
May 21 May 23 May 24 May 25 May 26
May 27
Baptism: Kyle Lawrence Wall, son of Charlotte and Kyle Wall, grandson of Lucy and David Brady
Please contact the Cathedral Office (office@christchurchcathedralmobile.org or 438-1822) to let us know if you would like to remove or keep the names of Friends and Family you have submitted on the prayer list. We will update this list regularly.
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Schley Rutherford Janet Rich Pittman Carolyn Eichold David Brady Julianna Ramo Robby McClure Charlie Ramo Bart Elliott Carson Ashcraft Debbie Broome Rose Elliott Kris Portacci Jill Chow Carolyn Stephenson Virginia Betbeze Tom Hudson Tommy Garth Ginny Ritchie Laura Byrne Sam Ritchie Will Ritchie Luke Tait Hayley Adkins Emily-Marie Butler Beverly Gibson Ross Holladay Brad Israel Doris Kohler Christian Hines Mary Lynn Cooper Julie McClelland Ashleigh Leland John Davidson Lilly Hooker Stephen Griffith, Jr. Julia Sledge Kitty White Harris Cooper Gavin Harris Sadie Ladd Katherine White Lissa Watkins Sydney Betbeze Jane Inge Allison Peebles Cammie Israel
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CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL Corner of St. Emanuel and Church Streets 115 South Conception Street, Mobile, Alabama 36602 Established 1822 The Right Reverend Russell J. Kendrick, Bishop The Very Reverend Beverly F. Gibson, Ph.D., Dean Carolyn S. Jeffers, Provost Christopher W. Powell, Music Director and Organist Katherine E. Powell, Choir Director Brenda J. Stanton, Financial Secretary Marla J. Reis, Cathedral Secretary Michelle C. Wilson, Assistant to the Provost Sarah Bolt, Youth Activities Coordinator Corinne B. Lovell, Children’s Program Coordinator Judy J. Jones, Housekeeping ✠ Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday Phone 251.438.1822 Fax: 251.433.3403
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T HE C ATHEDRAL M ISSION S TATEMENT 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.