CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL 115 South Conception Street Mobile, Alabama 36602
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Volume 12, Number 11
THE MESSENGER
November 2013
C HRIST C HURCH C ATHEDRAL M OBILE, A LABAMA
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D e a r Ca t he d r a l F a m i ly,
Big Zion AME Church (112 South Bayou Street)
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
will host the
THANKSGIVING DAY ECUMENICAL SERVICE Thursday, November 28 at 10:00 a.m. Dean Gibson will preach.
ANNUAL PARISH MEETING AND VESTRY ELECTIONS Sunday, December 1 during Coffee Hour. Please plan to attend.
As we catch our breath after a busy October, we slow down a bit in November to offer thanks to God for our blessings in the Cathedral family. The Celebration of New Ministry on October 12 was a glorious day, about which I have more to say, along with pictures and highlights, in an insert in this edition of The Messenger. Our stewardship program for 2014, Growing in Grace: Becoming Faithful Stewards is wrapping up its final phase and appears to be a positive indicator of our health and growth. We enjoyed wonderful stewardship speakers each Sunday in October, and we give thanks for Sage and Preston Bolt, Rebecca and Chip Tait, Carol and Bill Rodgers, and Brie and Grant Zarzour. I am thankful for Wardens Leslie Ladd and John McClelland and their leadership, and for the stewardship leadership team and their willingness to canvass every household. I am thankful for every household and individual who has turned in a pledge card—and would remind those of you who have not that today would be a great day for you to do so! Your Vestry Nominating Committee completed their good work in discerning a strong slate of nominees for the Vestry election at our Annual Meeting, as well as a slate of nominees for delegates to diocesan convention. I am thankful for the abundance of strong and gifted leaders among us here at Christ Church Cathedral . In this edition of The Messenger you will find more information about the re-envisioned Pastoral Care teams that have been in the works for several months now. I am thankful for the many servant ministers who are willing to share their time and gifts in these ministries. You will have the opportunity to find out more and to volunteer for any of these ministries on both Sunday, November 17 and at the Dean’s Forum on Sunday, November 24. I hope you will join us for Thanksgiving Day Ecumenical Services at Big Zion AME Church (112 South Bayou Street) on Thursday, November 28 at 10:00 a.m. Yours truly will be the preacher and our offering will go to Family Promise of Coastal Alabama. Above all, I am thankful for the love of Christ that I have known through all the members of the Cathedral family and for the promise of hope in Christ for our life together here. Faithfully, The Very Rev. Beverly F. Gibson, Ph.D. Dean
THE CATHEDRAL CHAPTER Leslie Patrick Ladd Senior Warden
John Stephenson McClelland
Floor Nomination Procedure for Vestry Members A name may be placed in nomination as follows: The nominee has agreed to be placed in nomination. Before a name is offered on the floor the nominator will approach the Parish Officers, Chancellor, and Treasurer, who will certify that the nominee meets the requirements outlined in the Resolution of Christ Church Cathedral titled “Requirements and Responsibilities of Vestry Members” approved on October 10, 2005.
Wednesday, December 4
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
R e q u i r e m e n t o f Ve s t r y M e m b e r s To be a confirmed communicant of Christ Church Cathedral, 18 years of age or older. To demonstrate meaningful and sacrificial financial support of the church, including making and fulfilling an annual pledge of support; to consider that Christ Church Cathedral Vestry upholds the tithe as the standard of giving; to encourage the parish to consider proportionate giving; and to work personally toward the tithe.
Wednesday, December 11
R e s p o n s i b i l i t i e s o f Ve s t r y M e m b e r s To live a daily life reflecting the Christian faith; to strive to grow spiritually through worship, prayer, and educational opportunities.
University of Mobile String Orchestra
To participate faithfully in the worship of the church. To attend vestry and chapter meetings and retreats. To work for unity among the clergy, vestry and congregation through open To demonstrate meaningful and sacrificial financial support of the church including
4:30 p.m. Prelude
To accept the role of leadership, work diligently and congenially at assigned tasks, and seek out ways to improve the Cathedral Church including:
5:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II
ministries of the church and to attend parish meetings.
A n g l i c a n R o m a n C a t h o l i c F a l l D i a l o g ue 2 0 1 3
C4 Rehearsal
C4 Church Dates Sunday, December 8 Advent Lessons and Carols
St. Thomas’, Greenville
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C4 & Yo uth Cho ir Sched ules Wednesdays 4:30-5:15 p.m. through December 4 except November 27.
Magoo Hamilton
St. Andrew’s, Destin
Andra Bohnet, Celtic harpist/flautist Tom Morley, violinist Christ Church Cathedral Choir Christ Church Cathedral Handbell Choir
~ To encourage all members of the congregation to become a part of activities and
St. Luke’s, Mobile
Joy Tway
Danielle Darrington, flautist Kim Harden, violinist Christ Church Cathedral Choir Christ Church Cathedral Handbell Choir
Tuesday, December 24
making and fulfilling an annual pledge of support; to consider that the Christ Church Cathedral vestry upholds the tithe as the standard of giving and encourages the parish to consider proportionate giving; and to be working toward the tithe.
Chapter Members The Rev. Ken Cumbie
Mendy Henderson,
10:00 a.m.
Christmas Eve
communication; to accept the position of vestry member as an opportunity to serve our Lord.
greetings, visits, and an invitation to participate in activities of interest to them, and
St. Agatha’s, deFuniak Springs
Sunday, December 8
Roman Street with Tom Morley, guest violinist
~ To make new and regular members and visitors feel welcome through personal Class of 2015 John D. Davidson Mary Esther T. Elliott Banks C. Ladd Alison S. Mitchell Lucy F. Moore Henry R. Seawell IV
Advent Lessons and Carols
Advent Music at Noon
Anglican Roman Catholic Dialogue, Berkley, CA
September 30 - October 2, 2013
Dean Gibson has been meeting with this group twice a year since 2011. Their goal is to produce an agreed statement on shared moral theology in our two churches.
Sunday, December 22 Christmas Pageant
Youth Choir—grades 4 and up Please be here at 9:00 a.m. on the Sunday mornings when the Youth Choir is scheduled to sing so that you will have time to vest before rehearsing at 9:30 a.m. The vested Youth Choir members will sit in the pew across the aisle from the Adult Choir. In additional to leading congregation singing the Youth Choir will join the Adult Choir in presenting a special piece.
Youth Church Dates
Sunday, December 15 Sunday, February 16 Sunday, May 4 Questions? Please call: Mrs. Peggy Lyden—342-3130 Mrs. Teri Williams—680-1230 We look forward to seeing you!
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D i o c e s a n N ew s
EFM MENTORS’ WORKSHOP
THE STATE OF RACISM IN AMERICA The Episcopal Church will host a a 90-minute ecumenical forum Fifty Years Later: The State of Racism in America on a live webcast November 15 at 1:00 p.m. Two panel discussions will focus on: Racism in America Today—why does it persist? and “Racism in American’s future— where is there hope for change? For additional information: Neva Rae Fox, Public Affairs Officer, publicaffairs@episcopalchurch.org
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This workshop is for all Education for Ministry Mentors (EFM Continuing Education). The trainer is Noel Workman, a well-known EFM trainer from The University of the South, Sewanee. For more information: Mary or Dale Miley, EFM Coordinators maryanddale@bellsouth.net or 625-1025.
Annual Parish Meeting and Vestry Elections Sunday, December 1
✠ Greening of the Cathedral Sunday, December 22 following the service.
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA PRESS TO PUBLISH A HISTORY OF THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN THE STATE
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To be elected at the Parish Meeting on Sunday, December 1
January 17, 18 & 19, 2014 at St. Paul’s, Daphne
A new history of the Episcopal Church in Alabama being published by the University of Alabama Press. The author, the Rev. Barry Vaughn, is an Alabama native and was until recently a parish priest in Birmingham. Kit Caffey and the Rev. Albert Kennington, both involved in the founding of the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast in the 1960s, assisted Vaughn in his research. Bishops, Bourbons, and Big Mules, as the history is called, tells how the Episcopal Church gained influence over Alabama’s cultural, political, and economic arenas despite being a denominational minority in the state. Although it has usually claimed roughly one percent of the state’s population, close to 10 percent of Alabama’s governmental and business leaders have been Episcopalians.
Looking Ahead.
Ve s t r y N o m i n e e s ( P ro p o s e d Cl a s s o f 2 0 1 6 )
Vaughn notes that many of these leaders came to the Episcopal Church from other Christian denominations, perhaps due to the church’s doctrinal latitude and understanding attitude toward human frailty. At 280 pages in hardcover, Bishops, Bourbons, and Big Mules will retail for $49.95 (or $34.97 in ebook format), but a 30 percent discount is available through November 11. Add a $5.00 shipping charge for the first book and $1.00 for each additional book in the same order. To order at the discounted rate, pick up a form on the bulletin board. Complete and mail to The University of Alabama Press, Chicago Distribution Center, 11030 S. Langley, Chicago, IL 60628; or fax to: 800-621-8476 or call: 800-621-2736.
✠ 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
Sage Morrissette Bolt Sage is a native Mobilian. She was reared at Springhill Presbyterian Church. She graduated from St. Paul’s Episcopal School and the University of Alabama. In 1983 Sage married Preston Bolt. She was confirmed at All Saints’, where they reared their three now grown children: Weathers, Edward, and Sarah. Sage and Preston transferred to Christ Church two years ago. Sage serves on a hospitality team and is on the Flower Guild. She has also served on the board at Wilmer Hall. Lewis Hamilton Golden Lewis was born in Greenville, Mississippi and raised in Jackson, Mississippi. He attended St. Philips Episcopal Church in Jackson and was confirmed at Christ Church, Tuscaloosa while in college. After college he lived briefly in Nashville and transferred here from Christ Church Cathedral, Nashville in 2008. In May of this year, he married the former Adrienne Summer. He works in commercial real estate sales and property management with The Drummond Group, Inc. and Rangeline Storage. Lewis decided on Christ Church Cathedral because of the great architecture, history and music. He welcomes the opportunity to contribute time and energy toward improving our church and community. Lewis has served as a confirmation mentor and is an usher. George Bullock Inge George is a native Mobilian and cradle Episcopalian who transferred from St. Paul’s, Mobile in 1985. He married the former Jane Carter in 1973. They have three daughters: Eleanor Baker, Liz Wetzler, and Virginia Inge, and four grandchildren. George is an infertility doctor with the Center for Reproductive Medicine. Robert (Bob) Willis Israel Bob was reared in Wedowee, Alabama. His undergraduate degree is from Vanderbilt University, and his MD is from the University Alabama. Bob was born in the Presbyterian tradition, reared in the Methodist church and confirmed as an Episcopalian after having married the former Cammie Dunson, a cradle Episcopalian, in 1974. They attended Christ Church in the 1990s, exiled to All Saints’ and returned to Christ Church in 2004. Bob served on the vestry from 2008 to 2011, is on the Finance Committee, and serves as a lay reader and chalice bearer. Charles (Chuck) Stephen McKay Chuck married the former Perri White-Spunner in 1992. They have two children: Sam is a freshman at the University of Alabama, and Annabel is a junior at Murphy High School. Chuck is the operations manager in sales for Toomey’s Mardi Gras and Candy Company. He was reared in Mobile in the Presbyterian church and was confirmed at Christ Church in 1999. He served on the vestry from 2005 to 2008, and was Junior Warden for two years. Chuck and Perri have helped with the youth. Chuck is our go-to man for buildings and grounds and is an usher team chair. Hetty Cunningham Newell Hetty is a Christ Church cradle Episcopalian with a long family history in the parish. She graduated from J. T. Wright Girl’s School and attended Converse College. After college Hetty returned home and worked at Merchants Bank until she married and moved to Tuscaloosa. She returned home in around 1976 and works at N. D. Cunningham and Co., Inc. a freight forwarding and custom house brokerage company. She works in the freight forwarding side of the business handling paperwork and logistics for companies that ship their products to foreign countries. Hetty is on a hospitality team and is a member of the Altar Guild. We wish to thank the members of the Nominating Committee: Leslie Ladd, Gerry Phillips, Leigh Rendfrey, Bill Skinner, Ron Snider, Carolyn Eichold, John Ferguson, Tom Garth, Lucy Lyons, and Robby McClure for their thoughtful deliberations or our leadership.
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Ca t he d r a l P r aye r L i s t
S t ew a r d s h i p 2 0 1 4
GROWING IN GRACE: B ECOMING F AITHFUL S TEWARDS S TEWARDSHIP P LEDGE R EPORT Out of 245 households in the Cathedral family, we have received 2014 pledges from 97. Last year’s total by year-end was 139. Based on last year’s numbers, we would be expecting 42 more pledges to come in before year’s end. But we can do better! If you have not yet turned in your pledge card, please do so. If you have never made a pledge, please make this the year you begin; the amount is not as important as the commitment. If 75% of our households pledged, that would be 183 pledges—an admirable goal, and one we can achieve. The total dollar amount of pledges received so far is $452,440. Last year’s total was $621,990. Increase in existing pledges to date is $35,800. We have received 8 new pledges so far. As we begin planning and preparation for 2014 ministries and the budget to support them, it would be helpful to have all pledges in hand. More importantly, however, it would be a powerful statement of our faith and hope for the future of Christ Church Cathedral if every household made a commitment to support our life here together and our mission to our community.
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S UNDAY T ALKS
F OUNDATION
Many thanks to our speakers for this year’s drive. Members shared their view of stewardship and our parish with us during each Sunday in October. The message
The Christ Church Cathedral Foundation was established by the Vestry on October 6, 2006. The purpose of the Foundation is to endow the continuance of the Cathedral, its fabric and its unique Christian ministries into the future including its service to the congregations and community within the Episcopal Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast.
GROWING IN GRACE: BECOMING FAITHFUL STEWARDS was outlined
by our vestry leadership: Leslie P. Ladd Senior Warden John S. McClelland, Jr. Junior Warden These Lay leaders and Vestry members introduced our speakers: Rick Mitchell Henry Seawell John Davidson Banks Ladd And, many thanks to those who brought their stories to us: Sage and Preston Bolt Rebecca and Chip Tait Carol and Bill Rodgers Brie and Grant Zarzour Look for a report on our Stewardship Ingathering and read remarks of some of our speakers in the December edition of The Messenger. Our annual stewardship supports our General Fund, or operating budget. The following are some other ways our life and mission are supported financially.
No funds will be distributed for Cathedral ministries until the net asset value of the Foundation exceeds $250,000, at which time the amount available for distribution will be determined by a vote of not less than 2/3 of the Trustees and may not be less than 5% of the net asset value of the Foundation as of December 31 of the preceding year. The Chapter shall determine the use of the Amount Available For Distribution, including Diocesan events and capital improvements, but NOT primarily for day-to-day operating expenses. The Board of Trustees of the Christ Church Cathedral Foundation is composed of 15 members elected by the Chapter. Of the three Trustees elected for each term, at least one must be a Florida resident and at least one must be an Alabama resident. The
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, Nick Nichols, Sam Power, Butch Trawick, George Gartman, Gene Moree, Bill Butler, Amy McElhaney Butler
Friends & Family: Janie Houser, Michael McMaken, Leland Moore, Sr., Merle Findley, Deborah Beverley, Hayden Jenkins, Maggie Jenkins, 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 McClanathan, Beverly Schubert, Russ Ramsey, Tom Cunningham, Maudie Huff, Francis Grace Hirs, Anna Laura Plovanich, Norma Beazley, Carolyn Bullock, Curtis Bullock, Jim McCall, Dianne McCall, Bill Browder, Ken Stanton, Nancy Stanton, Erika Buschmann Lynam, Valerie Boatman, Brian McArdle, Webb Windsor, Ann Jones, Hank Wozniek, Lisa Thompson, Stella Phillips, Peggy Thigpen, Tara Wilson, Margaret Gibson, Betty Wood, James
Thomas, Ted Fraiche, Mark Miles, Susan Guilian, Katelyn Zimlich, Cartledge Blackwell, Jr., Rhett Travis, Noel Fell, Tot Swanson, Art Swanson Nancy Quitmeyer, Trinity; The ministry of Sara Phillips, Pastoral Leader of St. Mary’s, Coden
Those Serving in the Military: Brad Israel, Darrien Gibson, Kelley Hood, Evan Sizemore, Robert McNeil, The Rev. Bowen Woodruff, Daniel White-Spunner Reed, Jonathan Duralde, Ron Lansong, Brett Granger, Sam Garcia, Chris Marslender, Jerry Olin, Abby Hutchins, Tyler Gamble, Todd Mouthaan, Jean-Michael Lemieux, Albert Robinson IV, Michael Nassar, Josh Power, Austin Rexroad, Ryan Anthony Thomas, Randy Johnson, Susan Reniewicz, Brian Caselton, Brian Hudson, Keith Moss, Ryan Walker, Tyler Oubre, Brian Pennell, Staples Wood
Birth: Hilary Mae McLeod, daughter of Laura and Billy McLeod
W EDNESDAY N OON H OLY E UCHARIST followed by Brown Bag Lunch and Study
will not be held on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving Day, November 27. Following Eucharist, please join Dean Gibson in the Chapter House for a brown bag lunch and study of the lectionary reading for the next Sunday.
Souls Departed: Bill Conway, father-in-law of Amy Cook Conway; Lloyd Bowers Patrick; Jeanne Burtu Kearley, mother of Douglas Kearley; Gary Lee Hamil, father of Jubal Hamil; Dolly Riis Bates; John Edward Busbee, Sr.; Gordon Moulton; Mary Whitinger Turner
Please contact the Cathedral Office 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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N OV E M B E R B I RT H DAYS November 1 November 2 November 3 November 4 November 6 November 7 November 8 November 9 November 10
Bradley Forster Ann Moody William Buster Kitty Cahoon Campbell Behlen Mary Cassis Paula Watkins Mac Hall Anne Price Mitchell Gerry Phillips Holly Hall Maryann White Bill Butler Douglas Kearley Susan Youngblood Catherine Kelly Hayley Bevel Tom Garth Lloyd Patrick Lynn Ross
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November 12 November 13 November 14 November 15 November 16 November 17
Alice Carwie Gaye Formanek Lucy Moore Richie Redd Chris Ashcraft Wythe Whiting Sydney Adkins Chambliss Brister Lucky White-Spunner Virginia Wilkins Hannah Burgin Bert Eichold Leland Moore Graham Heath Isabel Leatherbury Angela Ashcraft Clark Forster Findley Reeves
November 19 November 20 November 21 November 22 November 23 November 25 November 26 November 27 November 29 November 30
WERE YOU OR YOUR CHILDREN MARRIED AT CHRIST CHURCH?
Sybil Foshee Russell Ladd Jack White Mary Cook Charlie Weeks Laura Warren Mary Dann Betbeze Hallie Forster Ken McElhaney Thomas Portacci Mary Jane Cobb Betsy McCafferty Tray Hamil Susie Lyden Jack Thurber Deanie Skinner Brenda Stanton Anna Phillips Catherine Taylor Ashley White
Bishop of the Diocese and the Dean and Senior Warden of the Cathedral shall serve as non-voting ex officio members. Each Trustee shall be a confirmed communicant in good standing of a parish or organized mission or a priest or deacon canonically resident in the Diocese of The Central Gulf Coast and not under 21 years of age. As of December 31, 2012 the balance in the Foundation was $219,762.22
E NDOWMENT The Christ Church Cathedral Endowment Fund was established by the vestry on April 21, 2013. The purpose of the Endowment Fund is intended to provide a permanent source of supplemental funding in support of Christ Church Cathedral’s ongoing mission and vision. The funding will provide a mechanism through which financial resources can be allocated for worthwhile programs and services that are consistent with Christ Church Cathedral’s ministry, its strategic plan and other long-term initiatives. The initial funds for the Endowment Fund were memorial funds given in memory of Katherine Hamilton Brinkley.
Mary Esther Thurber and Bart Elliott, married on July 17, 1999.
We are collecting photos of brides (and grooms) at Christ Church. If you can spare a photo, we would appreciate a copy of any Christ Church weddings. Please include the maiden and married name of the bride, the name of the groom and the date of the wedding.
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The Endowment Committee has five (5) members nominated by the Dean and elected by the Vestry, all of whom shall be members in good standing of the Cathedral. Their sole job is to manage the Endowment Fund. The Dean and Senior Warden shall be ex-officio members of the Committee.
The Legacy Society was established at the same time as the Endowment Fund was established.
R ECOGNITION OF THE L EGACY SOCIETY M EMBERSHIP We are pleased to introduce the founding members of the Christ Church Cathedral Legacy Society. The Society, recently established by the vestry, exercises stewardship for future generations by making provision for Christ Church in our estate plans. These funds will be maintained in the Christ Church Cathedral Endowment which is restricted to funding ministries beyond the annual operating budget. Mr. and Mrs. J. David Brady, Jr. Harwell Ellis Coale, Jr. Mary Elizabeth Coale The Very Reverend Johnny Walter Cook Mary Eileen Potchernick Cook Marion Conrad Gonzales Marion Frederickson Gonzales Holly Kaufmann Hall William Edward Hall Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bradford Ladd David Lindsey Sanders Ronald Snider Carolyn Bradford Stephenson
Resolution to Establish the Legacy Society Whereas God has bestowed upon Christ Church Cathedral, Mobile, Alabama many blessings throughout the years; And whereas the Clergy, Wardens, Vestry and Officers recognize our responsibility in being good stewards of these blessings for future generations; Now, therefore, be it resolved this day to establish the Legacy Society of Christ Church Cathedral, Mobile, Alabama for the benefit and security of those who have made provision for the same in their estate plans; And be it further resolved that members of the Legacy Society will be recognized annually at a Cathedral celebration in order to encourage every member of the parish to do likewise. Approved at Christ Church Cathedral Vestry Meeting, April 21, 2013
Please prayerfully consider how you too can be part of the perpetual support of Christ Church Cathedral by making these provisions. Consult with your attorney and financial advisor about options available in estate planning. Our Chancellor Harwell Coale is available to consult with your professionals.
F i n a n c e Co m m i t t e e R e p o r t
(October, 2013)
Annual Operating Budget: $ 730,265
Income for October: $ 80,747.55 ($20K above budget)
Net: still ($58,379.93) year-to-date
Expenses: below budget
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Pa s t o r a l C a r e M i n i s t r i e s
MORNING CIRCLE
November 17 Please take time on Sunday, November 17 during Coffee Hour to visit with the team members and sign-up to join the group or groups that are of interest to you. If you will not be here on that Sunday, you may e-mail the Cathedral office or contact the team chair to join the team. The teams will begin working on January 1.
FIT (Family Intervention Team)
November 24 DEAN’S FORUM will discuss our new Pastoral Care Team Roll-out.
Deadline: Monday, December 9
NEEDLEWORK MINISTRY TEAM Chris Kelly, Chair Members: Sage Bolt, Lucy Brady, Lynne Davis, Hetty Newell, Nance Stephens, Paula Watkins
Over time this team will organize sewing projects. Last year, we gave scarves to the children at Lillian Vallely School. They are now asking for Indian costumes for students to wear when they perform. Other ideas could be knitting prayer shawls, new baby gifts, scarves for outreach, throws for nursing care residents and homebound; for those who needlepoint to create and care for kneelers and cushions, etc. in worship spaces; for those who do embroidery to create and care for linens used in worship and to make linen handkerchiefs for babies who are baptized at Christ Church.
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NEW BABY MINISTRY TEAM Natalie Coale, Chair Members: Chambliss Brister, Debbie Broome, Mary Esther Elliott, Tray Hamil, Cammie Israel, Valerie Hines, Leigh Rendfrey, Laura Warren This team will offer support, love, care, information for parishioners having or adopting a baby; contact and inquiry about immediate needs; and visit with gift, food, and baptism information.
PRAYER CARD MINISTRY TEAM Jamie and John Davidson, Co-Chairs Members: Debra Baumhauer, Cart Blackwell, Jill Chow, Betty Coale, Lynne Davis, Joy Dean, Robbie Lynn Irvine, Lucy Lyons, Jex Luce, Janet Rich Pittman, Betty Reniewicz, Carolyn Stephenson, Jane White-Spunner, Lynn Yankie This team will send cards and/or handwritten notes to parishioners in pastoral need (life transitions, illness, hospitalization, nursing facility care, bereavement) that would be personalized and signed
Christmas Outreach Project
CHRISTMAS OUTREACH TO CHILDREN
on behalf of the Cathedral family, assuring them of our prayers for their well-being and our love. The group would receive names from the Cathedral office and from the Caring Friends Ministry Team.
2013 will be our fifth year to partner with the Family Intervention Team (FIT) Specialists of the Mobile Police Department in providing gifts and gift certificates for 20 children in the program. Our goal is providing $2,000 in gift cards for a shopping expedition, plus a personal gift for each child. Sergeant Zandra Jackson, head of the program noted that, “Words cannot express how appreciative we truly are.”
BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY TEAM
Our FIT Christmas Angel Tree with be in the Chapter House from Monday, November 18 through Sunday, December 8. The deadline for returning gifts is Monday, December 9. Many thanks to the Confirmands, Fun Club members and their parents for sponsoring this Christmas outreach project.
David Brady, Chair Members: Jill Chow, Joy Dean, Judy Henson, Robbie Lynn Irvine, Homer McClure, Erica McElhaney The team would organize hospitality and support to grieving families gathered at the church for visitations and funerals, and to support family and friends through meals, assistance, etc. The team would work with the office on details. The vision for the group is to help organize volunteers who will set out coffee and small snacks, like cheese straws and nuts, for visitations in the Chapter House, and to arrange for a meal or a dish for an in-home visitation from the church to be delivered to families who have lost family members.
You may send cash gifts to the Cathedral office marked FIT Christmas Outreach or you may wait to choose items from the tree beginning Monday, November 18.
F u n Cl ub Fun Club members played laser tag in October, 2013.
Monday, November 11 10:30 a.m. Home of Debbie Broome 101 Keplar Place, Fairhope For directions, please call Debbie at 928-9551.
YOUNGER WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY Wednesday, November 20 7:00 p.m. Home of Chambliss Brister 64 Bienville Avenue 2013-2014 The Practice of Prayer by Margaret Guenther
From left: Jordan Chow. Julianna Ramo, Tre Mitchell , and Charlie Ramo
A big thanks to Mrs. Ramo for driving the clubbers!!
Meeting Dates: Wednesday, December 11 Wednesday, January 22 Wednesday, February 12
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CARING FRIENDS MINISTRY TEAM
C hr i s t i a n F o r m a t i o n NOVEMBER CALENDAR Sunday, November 10 Curriculum for all youth classes Guest Preacher: The Reverend Hyvenson Joseph, Food for the Poor
DEAN’S FORUM November 24 Pastoral Care December 8 The Bible and the Birth of Jesus
Sunday, November 17 Curriculum for all youth classes Fun Club & Confirmation: Prepare the FIT Angel Tree. Adults: Pastoral Care Ministries Sunday and Sign-up
The discussions will be led by Dean Gibson.
Sunday, November 24 Curriculum for all youth classes Adults: Dean’s Forum—Pastoral Care Ministries
The sessions will be held in the Chapel.
YOUTH CONFIRMATION At the end of the Australian confirmation service, the Bishop says, “All who have been baptized and confirmed are called to study the Bible, to take part in the life of the Church, to share in the Holy Communion and to pray faithfully and regularly.” Our confirmation class curriculum, I Will With God’s Help, reinforces that theme. In response to study of the Bible, the members of the class will read the Gospel of Luke over the course of the year. This is an invitation to you to join them in the discipline. Reading Schedule: Luke Chapters 1 - 6 Before Sunday, December 8 Luke Chapters 7 - 12 Before Sunday, January 12 Luke Chapters 13 - 18 Before Sunday, February 9 Luke Chapters 19 - 24 Before Sunday, March 16
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The Confirmation class will be working with the Fun Club on Sunday November 17 after Christian Education to prepare the FIT Angel Tree.
We are looking for a chair. Members: Cart Blackwell, Katherine Deaton, Valerie Hines, Robbie Lynn Irvine, Chris Kelly, Betty Reniewicz The team will lovingly care for those who due to age or illness cannot always be with us in the Body, to remind them of their importance to our community. Team members will visit in homes bringing cards (from the Prayer Card Ministry) and/or flowers (from the Flower Ministry). Special gestures would be made during Advent and Lent when additional meals prepared for the luncheons will be sent as reminders of our love and prayers. Committee members will serve as “shepherds” to individuals to check in with them regularly.
FLOWER MINISTRY TEAM Homer McClure, Chair Members: Betty Coale, Valerie Hines, Ann Luce This group will arrange flowers (and enclose cards from the Prayer Card Ministry) each week for those with pastoral care needs—those in hospitals or nursing care facilities, or who are ill, homebound, or bereaved. The Caring Friends Ministry Team will determine to whom the flowers will be taken and will deliver them.
More information on the next page.
This is a new ministry team. Volunteers and leaders are needed. Team members will work on scheduled Sundays to greet visitors, stream the service using Cathedral equipment, help direct to Sunday School and Coffee Hour Meetings, and assist the Dean as needed.
WORSHIP SERVICE LIVE STREAM
Please remember in your prayers:
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.
Our Youth Confirmands: Savannah Burgin Tucker Burgin Jordan Chow Lilly Hooker Janaé Wilson Our Confirmation Mentors: Lucy Brady Laurie Koss Edward Ladd Leslie Ladd Alison Mitchell
SUNDAY HELPERS & LIVE STREAMING MINISTRY TEAM
At the Eucharist, October 12, 2013.
Past services are archived on our website: christchurchcathedralmobile.org.
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Outreach
L OAVES & F ISH THE ARPILLERAS ARE COMING!
Saving Lives. . . Transforming Communities… Renewing Hope
will be available for purchase in the Chapter House on Sunday, December 1 through Wednesday, December 11. For more info, visit www.threadsofhopetextiles.org.
The Reverend Hyvenson Joseph from Food for the Poor will preach during the 10:00 a.m. Eucharist on November 10. Founded in 1982, Food for the Poor is an interdenominational Christian ministry working to end suffering of the poor in 17 countries of the Caribbean and Latin America. The organization provides food for the starving, but also builds homes for the destitute, digs wells for water, provides medicine to the sick and elderly, and supports orphanages and education for children. They have shipped more than 63,000 tractortrailer loads of necessities and built more than 84,000 housing units. They have been recognized for their exemplary efficiency and stewardship by several charitable watchdog organizations. More than 95% of all donations received go directly to programs to help the poor. For more information, visit www.FoodForThePoor.org or pick up a brochure from the ministry table. Many thanks to Jamie and John Davidson and Joy and Bob Dean for serving as hosts for Father Joseph during his visit.
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GIVING BACK AT THANKSGIVING The Salvation Army of Coastal Alabama serves a traditional hot turkey and ham meal to anyone who would otherwise go without on Thanksgiving Day. Chef Cecil Morris and his staff prepare to feed 1,000 people each year. It takes a week of preparation and nearly 100 volunteers to serve our restaurant-style meal. Then about four weeks later, we do it all over again for Christmas Day! The meals are served from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at our headquarters, 1009 Dauphin Street.
The Salvation Army relies on the generous donations and food drives from our community to make the Holiday Dinners possible. Please call 251.438.1625 if you can help us provide this holiday tradition for those in need. To make a donation, go to: www.salvationarmyalm.org/ coastalalabama. 2 0 1 3 H o l i d a y M e al s Grocery Wish-List
100 – Turkeys 50 – Hams 50 – 10 lb. Cans of Green Beans 50 – 10 lb. Cans of Yams 100 lbs. of Cornmeal 100 lbs. of Flour ANY Dinner Rolls ANY Cakes and Pies Soft Drinks Fresh Fruit & Candy Aluminum Baking Pans
Monday, November 18 11:15 a.m. at 15 Place
Thank you to October volunteers: Lynne Davis Elizabeth Harrison Robbie Lynn Irvine Sam Power If you have questions, would like to volunteer or need more information on Loaves & Fish, please call Sam Power at 653-1203
REMINDER While you are traveling, don’t forget to grab the hotel toiletries and bring them home for Sam Power to give to 15 Place clients.
E P I S C O PA L R EL I E F A N D D E V EL O P M E N T 2013
ANNOUNCES THE M AT C H I N G G I F T C H A LL E N G E
Episcopal Relief and Development (ERD) is launching a special opportunity to strengthen its work and mission of healing a hurting world. During the 2013 Matching Gift Challenge, taking place now until December 6, all donaions to ERD will be doubled. Thanks to a group of generous supporters who have pledged $500,000 in matching funds, the impact of gifts of any size—online, via mail or by phone—will be matched dollar-for -dollar up to that amount. Gifts to any fund, including through ERD’s Gifts for Life program, are eligible for the match. The matching amount will go to the Global Needs Fund, which helps sustain the organization's life-giving, transformative programs in the areas of greatest need. “The Matching Gift Challenge Gift matching is automatically activated when a contribution is made to one of ERD’s listed funds. These funds support the organization's year-round efforts to alleviate hunger, promote health,
create economic opportunities and respond to disasters. Donations to the Global Needs Fund will help ensure that Episcopal Relief & Development can respond to urgent needs and continue its vital programs across the globe. To have your gift matched, simply make a donation between now and December 6. Donate online at www.episcopalrelief.org or call 855-312-HEAL (4325). Gifts can also be mailed to Episcopal Relief & Development, PO Box 7058, Merrifield, VA 22116-7058. Episcopal Relief & Development is the international relief and development agency of the Episcopal Church and an independent 501(c)(3) organization. ERD works closely with the worldwide church and ecumenical partners to help rebuild after disasters and to empower local communities to find lasting solutions that fight poverty, hunger and disease, including HIV/AIDS and malaria.
T he C at he d r a l R e a d Simply Jesus: A New Vision of Who He Was, What He Did, and Why He Matters
We will have a limited number of books available for purchase at $18 each.
by N. T. Wright
To reserve a copy, please contact Angela Burgin, Cathedral Secretary, aburgin@christchurchcathedralmobile.org or 438-1822.
Thursday, December 5 5:30 p.m.
Available in Kindle and audio versions.
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