Volume 13, Number 6 August, 2015
THE MESSENGER C HRIST C HURCH C ATHEDRAL
A Me s s a g e f ro m t h e D e a n Dear Cathedral Family, Two weeks have passed, as I write this, since the consecration weekend when James Russell Kendrick was ordained as our fourth bishop and welcomed to his Cathedral and seated in his cathedra, or chair. I am still processing everything that happened that week—from preparations here at the Cathedral and down the street at Expo Hall, to the celebration here on Friday evening, to the consecration on Saturday, followed by the parade down Church Street and the reception here, and then Sunday’s seating of the bishop and Bishop Kendrick’s first occasion to preach, teach, and celebrate Eucharist here at his Cathedral. Mental movies of these moments continue to play in my head, sleeping and waking. These are beautiful images—joyful, grace-filled, and fun—and you are all in them, sharing with our diocese and the whole Church the tremendous gift of gracious hospitality that God has given you. It was a glorious time. I was—and am—so proud, so awed, by all the Cathedral Family did, by your open-handed and open-hearted giving and your hard work. As I said that Sunday, I love you so much. The whole consecration weekend was a truly miraculous event: the Cathedral Family offered so much, and the grace of God created so much more from that offering. Bishop Kendrick told us in his July 26 sermon to “expect a miracle,” reminding us that our whole life here at Christ Church Cathedral has been, truly, miraculous. We have been, I believe, genuinely transformed in our life together, made into a new creation. Even as we appreciate the moving of God’s grace in our life as the Cathedral, we should not lose sight of how much energy and effort was expended by so many people in getting things done. You will see some details of magnitude in the “By the Numbers” section on page 9 of this The Messenger. You will also find a listing of the many, many individuals and organizations that contributed to the various events of the weekend. The participation of people from places throughout the diocese made apparent in a new way the nature of a cathedral of and for the whole diocese. This reality will be carried forward into the next stages of our growth into mission and ministry.
What is next? What is the future into which God calls us? We will continue living the miracle of our life together. We will seek Christ and serve Him. We will join our Bishop Russell in seeking new life and hope in our diocese, as we support him in his ministry. We will grow into the next chapter of our life as the Cathedral The Very Reverend J. Russell Kendrick, church of our diocese. IV Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese In the weeks and of the Central Gulf Coast months ahead, we will be listening for guidance, discerning how the Holy Spirit is moving among us. As I said in my sermon on August 2, this is a time for us to reflect on what has happened, to acknowledge God’s grace, and to ask ourselves two questions: 1.) What does God want us to do now? And 2.) How do we need to change in order to do it? The coming weeks and months will bring new opportunities for us, and we will begin to see the shape of our future unfold. Therefore it is especially important, it is imperative, that we breathe and listen, that we seek God’s guidance in scripture and prayer, and that we attend to what our hearts tell us and what we hear in the needs of the world in which we live. We are on the threshold leading out into the world to be about the work that God has in store for us and that God will empower us to do. Look around, listen, and pray. Faithfully, The Very Reverend Beverly F. Gibson, Ph.D., Dean
RALLY DAY AND POST-CELEBRATION CELEBRATION LUNCH Sunday, September 13 On the first day of our program year, come join us for another “Taste of the Central Gulf Coast,” thanks to our wonderful Celebration Team!
A M e s s a g e f r o m t h e C a n o n Pa s t o r THE CATHEDRAL CHAPTER 2015
Robert Willis Israel Senior Warden
Hetty Cunningham Newell Charles Stephen McKay Junior Wardens
William Kennon Drew Treasurer
Harwell Ellis Coale, Jr. Chancellor
Ronald A. Snider Clerk
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 Sage M. Bolt Lewis H. Golden George B. Inge Robert W. Israel Charles S. McKay Hetty C. Newell
Class of 2017 V. Lyn Bennett Cartledge W. Blackwell III Steven B. Hall Barbara L. Mitchell Margaret M. Thigpen Thomas B. Van Antwerp
Chapter Members
Mendy Henderson, 2016 St. Agatha’s, deFuniak Springs
Gary Moore, 2017 St. Paul’s, Daphne
The Rev. Aaron Smith, 2018 St. Paul’s, Magnolia Springs
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What a month it has been! Through all the planning leading up to the consecration weekend, people came forward to help in many different ways. Thank you for your help. Thank you all, also, for your prayers. I give thanks for this Cathedral family, for helping to make the consecration weekend a successful endeavor. Along with helping to play host for the weekend, two of my responsibilities for the consecration service dealt with youth in the service. Not only did Bishop Kendrick want to have events just for the youth of the diocese, like those at Wilmer Hall and Beckwith, he wanted an active and visible showing of the youth in his consecration service. There were four youth, ranging from eighth to twelfth graders, from churches in Dothan, Fairhope, Mobile, and Panama City who lead the litany. The litany is the “prayers of the people” part of the service, where our prayers range from praying for the new bishop’s family to the needs of our communities and the world. Typically, this is sung or chanted, but for our service the diocesan youth led by reading the prayers. For the acolytes, we used twenty youth, ranging from eighth to twelfth graders. We had two flag bearers, six crucifers, and twelve torch bearers. The acolytes were from St. Luke’s, Mobile; St. Paul’s, Foley; St. Thomas, Greenville; Good Shepherd, Mobile; Nativity, Dothan; Holy Nativity, Panama City; Holy Cross, Pensacola; St. Mary’s, Andalusia; Christ Church Cathedral, Mobile; St. Christopher’s, Pensacola; and All Saints, Mobile. It was great to see all of the acolytes dressed in their churches’ vestments, using their crosses and torches, as it helped to show how similar, and yet how diverse, we are as a diocese. I give thanks that I had a co-chair for the acolytes. Mr. Mike Harding is the acolyte master at Holy Nativity, Panama City. Mike and I got along great, and I really appreciated his perspective and his patience with the youth!
On Friday, there were five rehearsals in Expo Hall, including one for the litanists and one for the acolytes. The youth were really excited to be a part of the service, but I do not think it really registered with them just how big an event this service would be until the great procession into Expo Hall on Saturday. There were really four separate processions, which made one large entrance. The twenty acolytes were placed throughout the processions. During the service, there was a gospel procession. For the procession out, our Cathedral acolytes (Janie Chow, Ellie Grehan, and Charlie Weeks) led the bishops out of Expo Hall and along with the Excelsior Band, which led the congregation to the Cathedral for the reception. There were many parts that had to come together for this service, and I give thanks to God that things did flow nicely. There is no doubt in my mind that the youth who were a part of this service will long remember July 25, 2015. As we begin another program year here at the Cathedral, I hope that our youth will continue to participate in Christian formation and EYC. Later this month, our youth will attend the Jonathan Myrick Daniels Pilgrimage (Hayneville, AL) on August 15. There will be a welcome back event at Beckwith later in the month. Have a great August everyone, and I hope to see you at church! Blessings,
The Reverend Canon Daniel A. Wagner Canon Pastor dwagner@christchurchcathedralmobile.org
MORNING CIRCLE Monday, September 14 at 10:30 a.m. At the home of Martha Middleton (3901 St. Andrews Drive, East) Leader: Sara Phillips For information or directions, please call Carolyn Stephenson at 342-5637.
M us i c M i n i s t r y Dear Friends, Mary said “yes” to God. The church celebrates the feast day of St. Mary the Virgin on August 15, and while not every parish has a special service that day, Mary’s “yes” is always with us and is manifested throughout all of Christendom. Her eternal “yes” to God’s call is a foundation-stone for the story of salvation. The musicians of our Diocesan Choir said “yes” not so many months ago when the call for singers was sent out. These musicians, from parishes large and small, took a leap of faith and stood up to the challenge of creating music for one of the most important moments for our diocese in recent memory. There are so many people to thank. First, I would thank God for the blessings we all received through these events. Of course, I am also proud of and grateful for our Cathedral clergy and staff who worked so hard to make the consecration a reality. My wife (our Assistant Choirmaster), Katie Powell, did a marvelous job directing the Diocesan Choir in rehearsal and service. Her expertise in voice and choral matters were integral parts of the choir’s success. She, along with Stephanie Hopper, assisted me greatly in preparing the mountain of music, paperwork, and correspondence necessary for this event. Our Cathedral Choir worked tirelessly through the summer in rehearsals here at the church to prepare for the consecration and the seating of our bishop. Normally, the choir has the summer off, but they understood the importance of these events, and their role as a Cathedral Choir not just in name but in action. Our choir, worked harder for this event than for just about anything else we’ve done, and I am very grateful for that. THANK YOU to all the members of our Diocesan Choir! So many parishes sent choir members to sing for the consecration service. All of those
people made a priceless contribution to the music. Even though there is no way I could communicate with each one of them individually, each and every one of them is an appreciated and valued member of our Diocesan Choir. Because they came to rehearsals, listened to rehearsal learning recordings, and sang beautifully, we were able to have beautiful choral music worthy of the great occasion. Our Diocesan Children’s Choir did a wonderful job also! I was so proud to see a new generation of singers join us to enhance our music. At the very moment of the consecration prayer they sang Veni Sancte Spiritus (Come Holy Spirit). How fitting that our youth should give voice to our prayers at this solemn and joyous moment! It is my hope that they will remember their role in the service for years to come. I hope they know how appreciated they are. Many thanks to the organists for our ceremony—Jeff Clearman (All Saints, Mobile), Kevin Davis (Trinity, Mobile), and Jason Beasley (St. Stephen’s, Brewton)—for playing so wonderfully and contributing to the prayerful spirit of our liturgy. Special thanks also go to Treece Efird, Ken Karadin, and all the people of Christ Church, Pensacola, for hosting our Diocesan Choir rehearsal there on July 11. There are so many people and organizations to thank—too many to list here. Thank you to all involved in the consecration music. You have blessed the people of this Diocese. You have participated in the eternal love of God expressed through music. As all of the musicians in the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast “set their hands to the plow” as the 2015/16 season approaches, it is my prayer that all of us will continue to touch lives through music. It is with great hope for our future as a diocese that I pray we will stand on the shoulders of our accomplishments at the consecration
Eucharist to infuse new life into our music. Ultimately, God creates what is good, and God was with us at the consecration. However, we said “yes” and did the work necessary to make beautiful music. I hope we will all continue to say “yes.” Peace in Christ,
Christopher W. Powell Organist and Choirmaster cpowell@christchurchcathedralmobile.org
SUMMER ORGAN RECITAL AT THE CATHEDRAL All recitals are free and open to the public.
A Night at the Symphony Sunday, August 23, 2015 4:00 p.m. Christopher W. Powell, organist Come enjoy organ music inspired by symphonic works featuring transcriptions of famous pieces and a complete organ symphony by Charles-Marie Widor.
CHOIR PRACTICES RESUME Wednesday, August 26 Cathedral Handbells at 5:45 p.m. Cathedral Choir at 6:30 p.m.
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THE ORDINATION
AND
CONSECRATION
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THE REVEREND JAMES RUSSELL KENDRICK AS
IV BISHOP OF THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF THE CENTRAL GULF COAST FRIDAY, JULY 24 THROUGH SUNDAY, JULY 26, 2015
The photographs in this newsletter were taken by Cindy McCrory/Blueroom Photography; Robbie Runderson; and Richard Schori. All photos taken during the consecration weekend are available on the Cathedral website.
What a Celebration it was! The Christ Church Cathedral Family has been engaged with the bishop search process since November 2013. The search and transition processes have drawn to a close, and we are now rejoicing in the culmination of that work. We welcome Russell and Robin and their family as the newest members of our Cathedral Family in the diocese. We would be remiss if we did not take time to say thank you to every member of the Cathedral Family—from Harris Rendfrey, whose baptismal water was added to the font at the consecration, to our tried and true leadership who stepped up time and again with gifts of time and talent in addition to generous financial support. Please enjoy this pictorial tour of the weekend. All of the galleries are available on our website: www.christchurchcathedralmobile.org. Planning for the myriad events began months ago, but we knew the weekend was here when the Flower Guild, under the able leadership of Robbie Lynn Irvine, arrived bright an early on Thursday, and the St. Paul’s, Mobile, Flower Guild Team worked their magic in our Chapter House. The combined flower guilds of Christ Church Cathedral, including Perrin Drew, Happy Grehan, Elizabeth Harrison, Judy Henson, Cammie Israel, Ann Luce, Barbara Mitchell, Kay Whiting; and St. Paul’s, Mobile, including Judy Campbell, Carol McMurphy, Pam Moore, Patti Parnell, Julie Sirmon did a beautiful job.
FRIDAY, JULY 24 Before the first guest arrived on Friday morning, our ECW leadership had planned each event down to the last crumb. Thank you to: Lucy and David Brady, Carolyn Eichold, Julie McClelland, and Rosemarie McClure.
FRIDAY MORNING
CLERGY EUCHARIST Christ Church Cathedral Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori and Canon Dan Wagner before the Clergy Eucharist.
Bishop-Elect Kendrick answers questions while Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori listens.
The diocesan clergy were invited to attend a special Eucharist with Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori, Bishop Duncan and Bishop-Elect Russell Kendrick. Following worship, there was a time of conversation among the clergy, the Presiding Bishop, and our bishop-elect. The Presiding Bishop’s sermon is available on the Cathedral website and at http://episcopaldigitalnetwork.com/ ens/2015/07/27/presiding-bishop-preaches-at-christ-church-cathedral-mobile-alabama/ Page 4
CLERGY SPOUSE COFFEE FOLLOWED BY A CLERGY AND SPOUSE LUNCHEON Trinity Episcopal Church Our Mobile area sister parishes were very helpful with the weekend events. The Clergy Spouse event was co-hosted by Trinity and All Saints’, Mobile.
Clergy spouses gather for a group photo.
Richard Shori addresses the clergy spouses while Robin Kendrick and Kathy Duncan look on.
YOUTH OUTREACH EVENT Wilmer Hall Wilmer Hall had diocesan youth on campus Friday morning. When the bishops were finished with Eucharist, they joined the youth for lunch. Many thanks to Sally Greene, Executive Director and all of her staff.
Note the bishop purple tee shirts that sport the fire cross consecration logo created by Frances Frakes of St. Thomas’, Greenville using the fire cross as the basis. Can you find some Cathedral youth in the photo?
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FRIDAY AFTERNOON Rehearsals began on Friday afternoon at Expo Hall.
Before rehearsals could begin there was a great deal of work to move in, plus the months of planning what to move in and how to get it there. This group included: Judi Gulledge, who can do anything; Logistics Chair, Chuck McKay; Decorations Chair, Homer McClure; Altar Guild Chair, Dianne Walters; and the entire Transition Team. A special thanks to Live Oak Landscaping for the beautiful green plants that made Expo Hall more inviting. We moved in an altar, backdrops, an organ, a sacristy, a baptismal font, and so much more. Rehearsals went well, even down to Bishop Duncan and Bishop-Elect Kendrick practicing handing off the crozier!
FRIDAY EVENING
CONSECRATION CELEBRATION Christ Church Cathedral The Celebration began at 6:00 p.m. and here is what we ate!
CONSECRATION CELEBRATION BY THE NUMBERS 1728 fried oysters 1500 cheese straws 1320 pieces of Conecuh Sausage 864 crab cakes 715 each tomato sandwiches and cucumber sandwiches 442 pulled pork sandwiches 432 jalapeno poppers 300 pieces of each peanut brittle and lemon squares 60 pounds of chicken fingers 50 pounds of marinated shrimp (with 2 gallons of baby corn and 12 quarts of artichoke hearts) 30 pounds of roasted pecans 25 pounds of raw veggies 12 gallons of limeade 10 gallons of sauces
Many thanks to the Taste of the Central Gulf Coast Leadership Team: Preston and Sage Bolt, John and Anne Blake Brooks, Chuck and Perri McKay, John and Julie McClelland, Lissa and Jay Watkins, Hetty Newell, Bob Israel, and Lyn Bennett. To Carrington Foods, Inc. for their generosity. And to everyone who served at the Celebration, including Vestry members from Christ Church Cathedral, St. Paul’s, Mobile; St. Paul’s, Daphne; Church of the Good Shepherd, Mobile; Church of the Redeemer, Mobile; St. Andrew’s, Mobile. Page 6
Team members cooking out back. From left: John Brooks, Jay Watkins, John McClelland, Bob Israel
Lucy Rouse Wright served as chair of the Celebration ticket sales. She created a great system with help from diocesan communicator and Transition Team member Eleanor Reeves.
Lucy added, subtracted, typed, fussed, and she got it right! Thank you, Lucy!
David Brady (shown to the left) calculated and re-calculated as the numbers grew. It was David’s idea to have vestry members pass the food on trays.
YOUTH EVENT Beckwith Camp and Conference Center
Above: Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori enjoying the Celebration.
All diocesan youth were invited to spend the night at Beckwith where they were treated to a concert by Fran McKendree. The evening was planned by James Lawrence and The Rev. Cindy Howard, St. Mary’s, Andalusia. Thank you also to the Beckwith staff, and summer camp staff.
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SATURDAY, JULY 25 SATURDAY MORNING
BISHOP SIGNING & SEALING At the Home of Virginia and Ron Snider Many thanks to Virginia and Ron Snider who produced a picture perfect location for the bishops to meet and take care of the business of the church. They topped it off with a gracious luncheon for the bishops and their spouses.
Bishop Duvall adding his signature and seal to the official consecration document. Bishops waiting their turn to sign and seal. From left: The Right Reverend Michael Curry, Presiding Bishop-Elect; The Right Reverend Doug Hahn; The Right Reverend Stacey Sauls; The Right Reverend Don Johnson; The Right Reverend Santosh Marray.
BISHOP SPOUSE COFFEE Brantley House—Christ Church Cathedral Ginny Behlen and Team Moss: Betty Reniewicz, Gaye Formanek, Ritchie and Shannon Harris, Laurie Koss served as hosts for the bishops’ spouses while the bishops were busy with their business. The coffee gave Kathy Duncan time to say goodbye to friends and to introduce Robin Kendrick to them.
Ron and Virginia Snider shown above with BishopElect Russell Kendrick hosted the Signing and Sealing at their Church Street Home. Following this event, they were joined by their spouses for a luncheon.
BISHOP & SPOUSE LUNCHEON At the Home of Virginia and Ron Snider
SATURDAY LUNCH FOR CHOIR Christ Church Cathedral Volunteers fed the 180+ choir members at Christ Church Cathedral. Thanks to luncheon team: Jana Simpson, Elizabeth Harrison, Judy Henson, Lucy Lyons, Win and Kathy Thurber.
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SATURDAY AFTERNOON
ORDINATION & CONSECRATION Mobile Expo Hall
The entire Consecration service, can be seen on the Cathedral website at: www. christchurchcathedralmobile.org.
Bishops gather around Russell Kendrick to lay hands on him.
The Consecration was well managed by the members of the Liturgy Team with Dean Gibson serving as Minister of Ceremony. We thank The Reverend Mary Robert and Polly Garner for the bulletin. To The Reverend Walt Kindergan, St. Christopher’s, Pensacola as Verger and Marshall Chair. The combined choirs from 23 parishes, especially our Cathedral Choir, all under the leadership of Christopher and Katie Powell. The Reverend Canon Dan Wagner for his able handling of the acolytes. Our Usher Chair, Robby McClure and his team from Christ Church Cathedral and St. Paul’s, Mobile, especially co-chair Mike Ballard.
CONSECRATION BY THE NUMBERS
Total number of chairs for the service which were filled, including those on stage: 1603
Total number of people who stood—by their choice, excluding ushers, sacristy workers: 18
Number of people who viewed the live stream (we cannot tell if they watched the entire time): 3,538
180 Choir members
56 containers of blessed water
1800 photographs
Overall this event was shared by at least 5,159 people—PRICELESS!!!
Special thanks to Judi Gulledge for these numbers.
Cathedral acolytes were Janie Chow, Ellie Grehan, Charlie Weeks. Above are Ellie and Charlie in procession.
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The crowd in Expo Hall was standing room only.
Presiding Bishop-Elect The Right Reverend Michael Curry was in attendance, and is shown here aspurging the crowd during the procession out.
Gifts were presented to the newly consecrated Bishop Kendrick, including a mitre from the Cathedral Family being presented here by Dean Gibson.
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Dear Beverly, It’s been a very full weekend, festive, holy, and abundant. Your leadership has ben an enormous gift, and the hospitality shown to all has been a marvel of graciousness and organization. Thank you for your care and calm! May your ministry continue to be a rich blessing Shalom, The Most Reverend Katherine Jefferts Schori Presiding Bishop and Primate The Episcopal Church What a wonderful event. What a wonderful Cathedral we have! Philip and I just burst with pride every time we heard one of the visiting bishops mention what a good time they were having. The presiding bishop said it had been one of the most relaxing and organized visits that she had ever had. Thanks to you and your committees for doing such a great task for the Diocese of The Central Gulf Coast. Now everyone knows where we are!!!! Please send this to whoever needs to know what an outstanding job was done. We love you all. Philip and Kathy Duncan Beverly, Again a note of thanks for the wonderful consecration event. Please extend our gratitude to all of the staff, vestry, and membership. It was a day on which the meaning of Cathedral was drawn into clearer light. Christ’s continued blessing on the ministry through you all. God’s Love, John Riggin Rector, St. Paul’s, Mobile Dear Beverly, Many thanks to you for allowing me to baptize our grandson this past Sunday at Christ Church Cathedral. I am suspecting that this baptism “put the red on the caboose” with Leigh and Fred having children, but we never know! I have appreciated the warm manner in which I have been allowed to function sacramentally for my family at Christ Church. Your gracious welcome has been much-appreciated. I hope that the Bishop’s consecration on Friday goes well and that you are able to catch your breath a bit afterwards. I hope, too, that some of your colleagues in the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast come to an awareness that Christ Church is their cathedral, as well. I look forward to the time when we are more fully present in the Mobile area. Faithfully, The Reverend Canon David H. Johnson Canon to the Ordinary The Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi
RECEPTION FOLLOWING CONSECRATION Christ Church Cathedral
There was a parade led by the Excelsior Band with Bishop Kendrick, his family, and the Presiding Bishop and her husband, Richard.
The Excelsior Band leads the parade down Church Street.
The crowds flowed along and some were already at St. Emanuel Street when the parade arrived.
At the reception Bishop Kendrick greets Chapter Member Gary Moore, St. James’, Fairhope.
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SUNDAY, JULY 26 SEATING OF IV BISHOP Christ Church Cathedral
Bishop Kendrick with his chaplain, Canon Wagner, knocks on the door to ask to be seated in his cathedra.
And, the Vestry and Chapter members let him in!
from front: Alison Mitchell, Henry Seawell, Tom Van Antwerp, Steve Hall, Lucy Moore, Bob Israel, Cart Blackwell, Lewis Golden, Chuck McKay
The fourth bishop is seated.
Many thanks to the members of the Chapter and Vestry: Robert Willis Israel, Senior W arden; Hetty Cunningham Newell and Charles Stephen McKay, Junior W ardens William Kennon Drew, Treasurer; Harwell Ellis Coale, Jr., Chancellor; Ronald A. Snider, Clerk V. Lyn Bennett, Cartledge W. Blackwell III, Sage M. Bolt, John D. Davidson, Mary Esther T. Elliott, Lewis H. Golden, Steven B. Hall, George B. Inge, Banks C. Ladd, Alison S. Mitchell, Barbara L. Mitchell, Lucy F. Moore, Henry R. Seawell IV, Margaret M. Thigpen, Thomas B. Van Antwerp, Chapter Members: Mendy Henderson, Gary Moore, The Rev. Aaron Smith To see the video of the seating, please go to the Cathedral website, www.christchurchcathedralmobile.org.
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Robin Kendrick joins Russell and Dean Gibson at the end of the service. The Right Reverend J. Russell Kendrick addresses the congregation for the first time.
PRESIDING BISHOP VISITS Church of the Good Shepherd Beverly, On behalf of the members of Good Shepherd, Thank you for your support to assure that our visit with Presiding Bishop Katherine would be great. It was a glorious day and will be forever in our hearts. Congratulations on an outstanding job! The consecration weekend was great. We commend your leadership. Thanks again for your kindness, generosity, and Christian fellowship.
The Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori censing the altar at Church of the Good Shepherd. Special thanks to Kris Branch, Senior Warden; the vestry of Good Shepherd, and The Reverend Albert Kennington and The Reverend Sandra Mayer.
Blessings, Kris Branch Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
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RECEPTION FOLLOWING THE SEATING Christ Church Cathedral
Many thanks to Margaret Thigpen and the Christ Church Cathedral Hospitality Teams, who brought all their best dishes to welcome our new bishop. And finally thank you to those who joined us in the office, where we loved sharing time with them: Lucy Rouse Wright, Holly Hall and Alison Mitchell.
Bishop Kendrick has a little fun with Emily Butler.
The last photo of a glorious weekend!
The Altar Guild under the leadership of Barbara Archer, and Paula Watkins, and Leslie Ladd, Jennifer Grehan, Carolyn Stephenson, Nance Stephens, Lynn Yankie, Holly Hall, Lyn Bennett.
The lady who says “yes�: Leslie Ladd Thank you to the Christ Church Cathedral Staff: Judy Jones, Polly Garner, Marla Reis, Brenda Stanton, Christopher Powell, Katie Powell, Carolyn Jeffers, Canon Dan Wagner.
And to Sean Thomas and his amazing team.
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From left: Robin Kendrick, Bishop Russell Kendrick, Dean Beverly Gibson, Provost Carolyn Jeffers
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.
AUGUST BIRTHDAYS August 1
Jimmy White
August 3
Rebecca Butler
August 4
Missy Patrick
We Pray for: Members:
Lockwood, Ainsely McNeely, Ward Faulk, Chip Trawick, Pat Fisher, Bubba Murray, Joleen Patrick
August 5
Leigh Rendfrey
Brink Brinkley, Butch Trawick, Alice Carwie,Raymond Fields, Katherine Deaton, Hank Cobb, Smitty Vanek, Jordan Moore, Amy McElhaney Butler and the Butler family
Sara Phillips, Pastoral Leader, Mary’s, Coden
August 7
David Cooper, Jr.
Those Serving Military:
August 8
Katie Garth
August 9
May Gamble
Friends & Family: Peggy Naughton, Gary Davis, Harrison Leff, Michael Cameron, Nancy & Don Cameron, Rob & Amy Archer Ellis, Joyce Lee, Davis Nelson, Michael Sumrall, Gwen Cook, Alfred Showers, Jim Elia, Anne Brown, Mark Brown, Harriett Lillich, Dave Carlyn Block, Rachel McClanahan, Tom Cunningham, Francis Grace Hirs, Norma Beazley, Curtis Bullock, Valerie Boatman, Ann Jones, Hank Wozniek, Lisa Thompson, Stella Phillips, James Thomas, Ted Fraiche, Mark Miles, Tot Swanson, Art Swanson, Hayden Jenkins, Maggie Jenkins, Betty Ruth Patek, Carolyn Pryor, Merle Findley, Louise Douglas, Shirley & Dunlap Peeples, Steve Harris, Marian Macpherson Currie, Kit & Roger Geil and the Geil family, Angel & Larry Torres, Kathy Boucvalt, Bill Stevens, Ginger Simpson, Karen Sentilles, Lila Fisk, Tracey Johnson, Joe Lowrey, Temple Webber, Celeste Hall, Betty Browder, Allan Tucker, Wyatt Ison, Kathy Sanders, Davis Sarrett, Clarise Waters, Glenn Hill, Leslie Ellis Sharbel, Cora Lemmon, Marian Hall, Homer Kemp, Jane Behlen, Dan Jones, Florence Tucker, Betty Larison, Mike Barnett, Carolyn Graham, Ralph and Catherine Neal, Willie Thomas, Mark Mason, Anita Stead, Tim Fulton, Carter Albrecht, Bennett Stenger, Gladys Crowson, Billy Yost, Noel Fell, the Ward Family, Sybil Willis Rodgers, Hap Myers, Jr., Paul Vickers, Sr., George Robison, Georgia Dominick, Robin Wade, Randy Moore, Rick Nichols, Eric Kosche, Patrick Smith, Kate Heddrich, Julie Brinson, John Aduston Rogers IV, Ceaser Bryant, Moana Karstater, Dianne McCall, Icy Lee Neel, Frances Robison, Jim McCall, Emily Hubbard, Lil Tatum, Mike Dowers, Jason
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Brian Caselton, Louis Coggin, Jonathan Duralde, Tyler Gamble, Sam Garcia, Darrien Gibson, Parker Hollinghead, Kelley Hood, Brian Hudson, Abby Hutchins, Randy Johnson, Ron Lansong, JeanMichael Lemieux, Chris Marslender, Zack Miller, Todd & Jordana Mouthaan, Keith Moss, Michael Nassar, Jerry Olin, Tyler Oubre, Brian Pennell, Josh Power, Daniel White-Spunner Reed, Susan Reniewicz, Evan Sizemore, John Snyder, Conner Thigpen, Ryan Anthony Thomas, Ryan Walker, The Rev. Bowen Woodruff
Baptisms: Chadwick Burton Slaton, Jr., son of Chadwick Burton and Abigail Smith Slaton
Archie Reeves
Barry Weeks August 11
Suzanne White
August 12
Allison Gamble
August 13
Ron Snider
August 14
Sandra Kendall Win Thurber
August 15
Hallie Inge Baker Lucy Brady Ellie Grehan Carol Rodgers
August 16
Mary Patterson Broome Caroline Clinton
Emily Ann Seawell, daughter of Kristyn and Henry Seawell Carter Harrison Drane, Jr., son of Megan and Carter Drane
Harriet Jean Boughton
Dan Wagner August 18
Ben Coale
August 19
Robin Delaney
Harris Stevens Rendfrey, son of Leigh and Fred Rendfrey
Dan Drew Alex Gamble Harley Henderson
Souls Departed:
August 20
Marston Raue
Vieva Steele, daughter of Pat and Sonny
August 21
David Cooper, Sr.
Burchfield
Louise McClure
Bill Goodloe
August 24
Elizabeth Stevens
William Jefferson Terry
August 25
Martha Middleton
Sue Shivers
August 27
Evelyn McCafferty
August 28
Mimi Hudson
August 29
Miles Patton Spencer Portacci
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.
August 30
Lawson Hamil
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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 J. Russell Kendrick, Bishop The Very Reverend Beverly F. Gibson, Ph.D., Dean The Reverend Canon Daniel A. Wagner, Canon Pastor Carolyn S. Jeffers, Provost Christopher W. Powell, Organist and Choirmaster Brenda J. Stanton, Financial Secretary Marla J. Reis, Cathedral Secretary Polly M. Garner, Assistant to the Provost Sarah S. Bolt, Youth Activities Coordinator Corinne R. Betbeze, 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
Website: www.christchurchcathedralmobile.org E-mail: office@christchurchcathedralmobile.org
The Cathedral Mission Statement 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.