Volume 12, Number 9
THE MESSENGER
October 2014
C HRIST C HURCH C ATHEDRAL M OBILE, A LABAMA
A Message from the Dean
All Saints’ Sunday Sunday, November 2 10:00 a.m.
Festival Eucharist Stewardship Ingathering Celebration follows in the garden—Look for a surprise! Please complete the form on page 6 for the addition of memorial names.
Dear Cathedral Family, We are deeply engaged in the shared life of our Christian community here at Christ Church Cathedral during the month of October. As you will see inside of this The Messenger, we will begin a year-round focus on our stewardship of the gifts God has given us to enjoy and work with in this place. In addition to our every member canvass in preparation for support of ministries in 2015, we will also consider, throughout the year, our outreach to the wider community, our long-term support for Christ Church through planned giving, our role as the cathedral church of the diocese, and the necessity for on-going stewardship education and planning. As part of this year-long approach, we will meet following worship in October 19 to consider our outreach programs, both those local ministries we have long supported and those that we would like to begin engaging in a more “hands-on” manner. Many of you indicated your interest in such ministries on Rally Day, and I hope that many of you will attend this planning meeting. We will transition into our newly renovated nursery space this month, God willing. I am thankful for the Vestry’s support of this project and for the engagment of our young families in preparing for this move. Please stop by to see this fresh new space accessible through the glass door at
ground-level in the garden or through the big door near the vestibule in the Chapter House. Our music ministry continues to grow under the leadership of organist/ choirmaster Christopher Powell. I hope that many of you are reading his informative and inspiring musical notes in our weekly e-blast about Sunday worship. Speaking of reading, in my sermon on September 21, I shared with you my plan to commit thirty minutes each day to “slow reading” of scripture (apart from the Daily Office and sermon preparation). My aim is this: to deepen my engagement with the great story of God’s people, of whom we are part; to enhance my comprehension of the “deep story” it conveys; to improve my “theological listening skills”; and, to reduce stress and promote gentleness in my relations. I can’t tell you that all of these aims have been realized, but I can tell you that I am enjoying and savoring this time every day. I have heard from many of you about your reading, and for this I give thanks. I will continue to pray that in taking time and reading the Bible, our character may be formed as Christ’s own. Faithfully, The Very Reverend Beverly F. Gibson, Ph.D., Dean
THE CATHEDRAL CHAPTER John Stephenson McClelland Senior Warden
Robert Willis Israel Charles Stephen McKay Junior Wardens
William Kennon Drew Treasurer
Harwell Ellis Coale, Jr. Chancellor
Ronald A. Snider Clerk
Class of 2014 Robert D. Forster Tray W. Hamil Ann H. Luce John S. McClelland, Jr. Elissa E. Watkins Wythe L. Whiting Class of 2015 John D. Davidson Mary Esther T. Elliott Banks C. Ladd Alison S. Mitchell Lucy F. Moore Henry R. Seawell IV Class of 2016 Sage M. Bolt Lewis H. Golden George B. Inge Robert W. Israel Charles S. McKay Hetty C. Newell Chapter Members Mendy Henderson, 2016 St. Agatha’s, deFuniak Springs
Gary Moore, 2017
A Message from the Deacon What amazes me about ordained ministry, and ministry here at Christ Church Cathedral, is that I never know where I will be going when I come to the church. At times, I have found myself visiting shut-in or sick parishioners, teaching Sunday School, or even attending a meeting about the proposed I-10 bridge. Years ago, I heard a saying at Cursillo that went like this: “Blessed are the flexible, for they shall be bent.” My goal is to be “spiritually flexible” so I can be bent. Being bent means that I am able to participate in the life of this parish in a variety of ways. It has been a joy to do ordained ministry here at the Cathedral and get to know people, but please keep on telling me your name when we talk! The Cathedral’s Christian Formation is coming along, and our EYC and FUN Club have launched programs as well. On September 21, our junior high youth group was able to participate with other youth from throughout the diocese at Camp Beckwith. It was truly a blessing for me to go with them. They had plenty of fun, but I was able to spend time and get to know them. Ministry is
Operating Budget:
Have a wonderful month! God’s Peace,
The Reverend Daniel A. Wagner Deacon dwagner@christchurchcathedralmobile.org
(dated September 17, 2014 )
$ 752,265
Income: Pledge payments ar e $ 57,784 which is gr eater than 2013 by $25,000 and is on target with budget. Expenses: In line with budget Cathedral Foundation:
$ 257,949
The Rev. Aaron Smith, 2018
Cathedral Endowment:
$ 842,460
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For all of us, we should ask the question, “How am I spiritually bent?” The answer lies in prayer time with God, time with Scripture, and learning about the opportunities and needs here at the Cathedral. Somewhere in that mix is where we can find our way to becoming spiritually bent, and I encourage us all to ponder that question.
F i n an c e Co m m i t t e e R e p o r t
St. Paul’s, Daphne St. Paul’s, Magnolia Springs
relational; it is about getting to know your neighbor. Our time at Beckwith was a joy and a formative event for me. I look forward to working with all of the youth, as we continue through the program year. I also look forward to sharing ministry with our Young Adults through their supper club events.
Ve s t r y E l e c t i o n s 2 0 1 5
R e s p o ns i b i l i t i e s o f Ve s t r y M e m b e r s Resolution of Christ Church Cathedral Vestry approved on October 10, 2005
Sunday, December 7 Vestry and Convention Delegate Elections will take place at the Annual Parish Meeting during coffee hour.
To live a daily life reflecting the Christian The Nominating Committee is charged with presenting a slate for faith; to strive to grow spiritually through vestry elections, as well as a slate of delegates to our diocesan worship, prayer, and educational electing convention on February 21, 2015 (at which our next opportunities. bishop will be elected). 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 communication; to accept the position of vestry member as an opportunity to serve our Lord. To demonstrate meaningful and sacrificial financial support of the church including 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. To accept the role of leadership, work diligently and congenially at assigned tasks, and seek out ways to improve the Cathedral Church including: ~ To make new and regular members and visitors feel welcome through personal greetings, visits, and an invitation to participate in activities of interest to them, and ~ To encourage all members of the congregation to become a part of activities and ministries of the church and to attend parish meetings.
Vestry Nominating Committee Graduating Vestry Class Robert D. Forster Tray W. Hamil Ann H. Luce
The Dean’s Appointed Members
John S. McClelland, Jr. Elissa E. Watkins Wythe L. Whiting
Lucy Brady Kennon Drew Tom Garth
Jennifer Grehan Lucy Lyons Robby McClure
2 0 1 4 D i o c e s a n C o nve n t i o n D e l e g a t e s The Diocesan Convention will be held Thursday, February 19 to Saturday, February 21, 2015 at Trinity Mobile.
R e q ui re me nt s o f Co nve nt i o n D e l e g a t e 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. Resolution to Christ Church Cathedral Vestry approved on October 10, 2005.
Delegates to the Diocesan Convention must be available for a business meeting on Friday, February 20 and for the election of the 4th Bishop on Saturday, February 21. Both will be held at Trinity, Mobile. Delegates must also be available to attend one of three Walk-Abouts scheduled around the diocese on January 19, 20, 21. The Walk-About closest to Mobile will be held on Wednesday, January 21, at St. Paul’s, Daphne, from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Music Ministry Dear People of God, This month, let’s talk about friendship and identity. Our parish has existed in various iterations since 1822, and in that time it has experienced many things and gone through numerous changes. From the early days when many Protestant denominations shared our property, through the hurricane of 1906 that destroyed the bell tower and much of the church interior, through times of recession and then rapid growth in the mid20th century, through the days when ownership of the property itself was in question, and now to the present, Christ Church Cathedral has owned many identities. If we could talk to parishioners of those bygone eras, what would they be like? We might find astounding faith and love in some, while others might be disturbing to us. The truth is that countless souls have existed in our space worshiping God as best they knew how. Their music certainly changed over the years, but according to our records, it was usually of a regal, sincere, and noble character. God has been worshiped in Eucharist, word, and song for nearly 200 years in this sacred place. Who are we now, musically? Where do we go?
These are very important questions which give me a great deal to ponder as I begin my ministry here at the Cathedral. I propose that we fully embrace our identity as the Diocesan Cathedral by setting a positive example of good, distinctly Episcopal music and liturgy. This may embrace a variety of styles. Mobile is a city rich in cultural diversity, and we have elements of many cultures here in our own parish. Our music should reflect that richness of life and culture. We must sing the great works of Anglicanism, but we should also embrace the other elements of our great tradition. Our music ministry’s primary goal should be that of helping others encounter God through music. Whether listeners
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have been attending services here for 50 years or 3 weeks, we need to create noble and graceful beauty through musical art that brings peace and healing to their souls. To that end, we have expanded our concert series this year to include many interesting programs at varying times throughout the season. In addition to our usual Advent and Lenten noonday concerts, we are offering Epiphany concerts and other services to enhance your experience of who we are and who God is. Journey with us this year, and come be a part of the drama of our liturgical year from Advent to Easter and beyond.
FRIENDS
CATHEDRAL MUSIC
Please consider becoming a “friend of Cathedral music” this year. All of our concerts are presented free of charge and open to all. However, these events are often costly to develop and present. If you would like to help support our concert series and music ministry, the Friends of Cathedral Music is the way. To join, simply fill out and mail the card that was mailed with the concert series brochure. Or, you may contact the Cathedral office for more information. No contribution is too small. Please consider becoming a friend and benefactor of our music ministry, and don’t forget to invite your friends and co-workers to attend our wonderful events and services. As we embrace our exciting and unknown future, let us do so fortified by those who came before us. Let us, together, venture Through music . . . to God. In Christ, Christopher W. Powell Organist and Choir Master
FA L L 2 0 1 4 DAT E S
E p i s c o p a l C h u r c h Wo m e n — A n d , M e n We have many volunteer needs for our busy fall.
Please mark your calendar for the following dates, and let us know if you can help by contacting: ECW Co-Chairs Julie McClelland (jcmc62@gmail.com) and Lucy Brady (lucybbrady@gmail.com).
Saturday, November 22 10:00 a.m. Diaconate Ordination and Reception
Sunday, November 30 through Thursday, December 11 Threads of Hope—Arpilleras
Staffing Needs: Invitations: Address and mail invitations during the week of October 13-17. Stand-up Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. until 9:45 a.m. Purchase, preparation and serving of a stand up breakfast. Reception: 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 a.m. Purchase, prepare and serve cheese straws, nuts and mints, and beverages. Greeters: 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. We will need 10 to 12 greeters stationed around the campus. Ushers: 9:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. We will need four ushers to hand out bulletins, assist during the service and help prepare the church for Sunday.
Staffing Needs: Set-up: Around Tuesday, November 25 and Thursday, December 11 Receive and take inventory. Arrange the inventory on a table in the Chapter House. After the sale ends, reinventory and pack for shipping. Sales: Man the table during Cathedral events including: Sunday, November 30 before and after church and after Lessons and Carols at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, December 6 during the Ordination to the Priesthood luncheon. Sunday, December 7 before and after church. Wednesday, December 10 before and after the Advent Music series.
This year we will ordain six seminarians to the Diaconate.
Chair: Betty Reniewicz
Sunday, November 23 United Thank Offering Ingathering (ECW Project)
In June the United Thank Offering of the Episcopal Church announced awards of 48 grants for a total of $1,525,407.78 for the mission and ministry of the Episcopal Church and the Anglican Communion. The 2014 grants were awarded to projects in 36 domestic and overseas dioceses. Known worldwide as UTO, the United Thank Offering grants are awarded for projects that address human needs and help alleviate poverty, both domestically and internationally. The United Thank Offering award funds are derived from the Ingatherings/funds/ contributions received through offerings from the wellknown and easily recognizable United Thank Offering Blue Box.
Wednesdays, December 10 & 17 Noon Advent Music Concerts and Luncheon Staffing Needs: Luncheon Chairs (2): for December 10 and 17. Recruit and assist cooking and serving teams Shopping (2): Monday, December 8 and 15. Purchase food items based on a list provided by the Luncheon Chair. Cooking Teams: Monday or Tuesday, December 8, 9 or 15, 16. Prepares the food based on direction from the chair. Serving Teams (2): Wednesday, December 10 and 17. Follow instructions of cooking teams to place food on tables and serve. Flowers: Arrange flowers in 10 bowls for centers of the tables. Table setting (2): Monday or Tuesday, December 8, 9 and 15, 16 set tables with table cloths, napkins and utensils, and beverage glasses. Page 5
S e a r c h f o r t h e 4 th B i s h o p o f o u r D i o c e s e DECEMBER 2014 The Search Committee is charged with nominating four to seven candidates who are qualified to serve as the fourth bishop of our diocese. The names of the nominees are to be published no later than December 1, 2014, to allow sufficient time to prepare for the election JANUARY 2015 The candidates nominated for election as our 4th bishop will be invited to take a walkabout throughout our diocese. Walkabout events are open to everyone who is interested in meeting the candidates. The luncheons will be a time for casual conversation. Everyone is invited. The three walkabouts will
be structured events with plenary and small group meetings where moderated questions will be answered by the candidates. The walkabouts are also open to everyone. Monday January 19 11:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. A luncheon will be held at St. Francis of Assisi, Gulf Breeze. 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Walkabout I will be held at the Church of the Nativity, Dothan. Tuesday January 20 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. A luncheon will be held at St. Mary’s, Andalusia. 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Walkabout II will be held at St. John’s, Monroeville.
A l l S a i n t s ’ S u n d ay — N ove m b e r 2
ALL SAINTS’ SUNDAY November 2 at 10:00 a.m. We give thanks for those who have gone before us in faithful love and service to the Lord.
FESTIVAL EUCHARIST
FEBRUARY 21, 2015 The Electing Convention will be held on Saturday, February 21 at Trinity, Mobile. Delegates elected by their parishes for the diocesan convention will also serve as the electing convention delegates.
JULY 25, 2015 The 4th Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese will be Consecrated and Seated at Christ Church Cathedral, Mobile.
BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
STEWARDSHIP 2015 INGATHERING
CELEBRATION FOLLOWING IN THE GARDEN—LOOK FOR A SURPRISE!
Memorial Names for All Saints’ Sunday List names to be remembered during the service Sunday, November 2. Please denote those who died after November 1, 2013.
The name list is on the Cathedral website. You may submit names by placing this form in the alms basin, calling the Cathedral Office at 438-1822, by email to office@christchurchcathedralmobile.org or via online submission form. Please submit additional names by Monday, October 27.
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Wednesday January 21 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Walkabout III will be held at St. Paul’s, Daphne.
Sunday, October 5 4:00 p.m. in the Garden Many people bring their pets to the church to be blessed on or around St. Francis’ feast day, October 4, because of his love for animals as expressed in his Canticle of Creatures. St. Francis is the patron saint of animals and the environment. The service includes a blessing and is held in the garden, where different animals can gather peacefully.
C HRIST C HURCH C ATHEDRAL
BUILDING OUR MISSION:
S TEWARDSHIP 2015
MOBILE, ALABAMA Page 7
A LETTER FROM THE
DEAN
Dear Cathedral Family, Our focus on stewardship beginning in the month of October is about money. I would be disingenuous to say otherwise. But it is not about asking for money. It is about money as a gift and a tool. The money each of us has—whether a small or a large amount—is God’s gift to us. We may earn it as compensation for our labor; we may inherit it from the labor of others; we may work with it to make it grow for the future. In all of these cases, however, the final truth is that the labor itself, as well as the money, is part of all things that come from God. Stewardship is about how we tend to and use these gifts as tools for living the life God has given us. In its fullest sense, the practice of stewardship helps us make decisions about what is important to us in our lives. Our houses, the education of our children and the opportunities we provide for them, the daily needs of our families, the hospitality we offer to others, the recreation we enjoy: all of these are important parts of building and tending the lives that God has given us, and money is the tool that makes it all happen. Practicing stewardship means looking carefully, critically, and thankfully at the proportion of our labor and money we dedicate to those aforementioned things. As Christians, we understand all of our lives belong to God. Therefore, the first and fundamental decision in our stewardship practice is to offer back to God a portion of what He has given us. We do this to demonstrate our thankfulness and our joy and delight in our lives. Most importantly, we make our offering back to God for use in the building of God’s kingdom. In practical terms, for us here at Christ Church Cathedral that happens as we “build our mission”—providing opportunities for our spiritual nourishment and growth through our worship and programs and reaching out to our community and the world to share God’s love, the Good News of God in Christ. Please consider carefully the words and materials you will receive in October and use them to inform and shape your practice of stewardship. You will hear more from our Wardens and from me on Sunday mornings about the foundations of Christian stewardship and how you may put these to work in your lives. I hope you will pray about your own stewardship, as well as our stewardship as the Cathedral Family. May God continue to bless us as we continue to build our mission in this sacred place. Faithfully,
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The Very Reverend Beverly F. Gibson, Ph.D., Dean
VESTRY OF CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL Sage M. Bolt John D. Davidson Mary Esther T. Elliott Robert D. Forster Lewis H. Golden Tray W. Hamil George B. Inge Robert W. Israel Banks C. Ladd Ann H. Luce John S. McClelland, Jr. Charles S. McKay Alison S. Mitchell Lucy F. Moore Hetty C. Newell Henry R. Seawell IV Elissa E. Watkins Wythe L. Whiting
A WORD FROM THE SENIOR WARDEN CAMPAIGN OVERVIEW SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5 CHRIST IS THE FOUNDATION Presented by Dean Gibson
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12 EACH MEMBER MAKES THE BODY Presented by the Senior Warden
MONDAY, OCTOBER 13 STEWARDSHIP LETTERS MAILED EVERY-MEMBER CANVASS BEGINS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19 THE TITHE IS GOD’S MEASURE AND MEANS Presented by Dean Gibson
AFTER CHURCH OUTREACH PLANNING SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26 PROPORTIONAL GIVING IS OUR FAITHFUL, GROWING RESPONSE SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2 INGATHERING & CELEBRATION
Dear Cathedral Family, There is no coincidence that the themes for our most recent stewardship campaigns have all been calls to action. We’ve been asked to share, tend, celebrate, and to grow. The theme for this year’s campaign, “Building our Mission”, recognizes the success of these recent campaigns and highlights our journey as the Cathedral of Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast. Your vestry has set a goal to involve every household and individual in our Cathedral family in this year’s vitally important campaign. Please prayerfully consider the stewardship materials you will receive in The Messenger, in your weekly bulletin, in your letter from the Dean, and in your personal contact from the Stewardship Leadership Team. We also ask that you join your vestry members in committing to the biblical standard of giving, which is the tithe, or to meaningful support which approaches the tithe. We would like for your pledge card to be turned in on or before All Saints Sunday, November 2. God has richly blessed our lives together here at Christ Church Cathedral. Your pledge is your opportunity to return thanks cheerfully, generously, and meaningfully for those blessings and to “Build our Mission” that God has given to us. Yours Faithfully,
John S. McClelland Senior Warden
S TEWARDSHIP P RAYE R Gracious God, we are thankful for the abundance you have provided in our lives. All that we are and all that we have comes from you. Give us grace to offer back to you what is needed for the mission you have entrusted to us here at Christ Church Cathedral. Then, empower us by your Holy Spirit to use those gifts for your glory and the building of your kingdom through our mission. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Page 9
YEAR—ROUND STEWARDSHIP TEACHING CAMPAIGN CHRIST AS THE FOUNDATION OF OUR STEWARDSHIP
Stewardship is a way of living that brings order to our lives and guides us in all our important decisions.
This year we will begin a year -round process of building our mission through the various aspects of our stewardship. Following our stewardship kick-off, we will begin a whole-year process of Bible study, prayer, visioning, and teaching surrounding quarterly focus on:
F ALL O UTREACH O CTOBER 19
W INTER P LANNED G IVING
S PRING C ATHEDRAL M ISSION
S UMMER S USTAINED P ARISH G IVING
As we went out into the world Sunday, October 5 following our worship, we sang these words in our hymn: The Church’s one foundation is Jesus Christ her Lord; she is his new creation, by water and the word; from heaven he came and sought her to be his holy bride; with his own blood he bought her, and for her life he died. These words remind us that the core of our identity, the foundation of who we are—individually as Christians and corporately as the Church—lies in our union with Jesus Christ. For us—each one of us and all of us as the Church—he came from heaven to earth and gave everything he had, his life, so that we could live eternally in him. Conversations about stewardship (being caretakers of the household of God) usually begin by acknowledging the reality that all things come from God and that out of gratitude and obedience we return a portion of those gifts to God. This is certainly true, and later this month we will consider how the “tithe” arises from this truth. Today, however, our conversation begins with considering how our identity and foundation in Jesus Christ should guide our approach to stewardship. Consistently throughout the gospel accounts of his ministry on earth, Jesus instructs those who would follow him about his essential desire and requirement for disciples: he wants all of you, every bit of your life, to belong to him. He warns his followers repeatedly of the dangers of possessions. Although not evil in themselves, possessions are powerful distractions from living as disciples. Consider Jesus’ encounter with the rich young ruler in Luke 18:18-25. To this good, righteous man, Jesus says that there is one more thing he must do: “Sell all that you own and distribute the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.” In the days and weeks ahead, please spend some time reading the Bible and prayerfully considering what the following passages suggest to you about living your life as a follower of Christ. 1) “Treasure in heaven” and the pitfalls of possessions form the subjects of these passages: Matthew 6:19-21; Luke 12:33-34; Mark 10:21; Acts 2:45; Acts 4:32-35. What do you think Jesus means by “treasure in heaven”? If possessions are not evil in themselves, then how are we to think of and deal with them? 2) Jesus teaches about fear and anxiety concerning how we will live in these passages: Luke 12:2-9, 22-31; Matthew 10:29-36; Matthew 6:25-33. Why do you think Jesus counsels us about the dangers of trusting in financial security? What is the alternative way of trusting that he emphasizes? (Consider here the parables of the prepared slaves and housebreaking in Luke 12:35-38 and Matthew 25:1-3, Luke 12:39-40 and Matthew 24:4344, respectively.) 3) In the Temple, Jesus observes the widow’s offering: Luke 21:1-4; Mark 12:41-44. What does Jesus suggest God expects of us? If Christ is indeed our foundation, what does he expect of us as stewards of his household?
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T he E p i s c o p a l Yo u t h C o m m u n i t y ( E Y C ) On Sunday, September 21, some of our junior high youth attended the Diocesan-wide Junior High Fall Kick-Off held at Camp Beckwith. Approximately 50 youth from five Episcopal churches gathered for a “Eucharist in the Water” service, a cookout, playing games, and then plenty of time in the pool and on the water. Christ Church Cathedral had six youth attend, and they had a great time.
Arriving at Beckwith! (left to right): Alison
Mitchell, Sadie Ladd, Jordan Moore, Jordan Chow, Tré Mitchell, Charlie Ramo, Anna Francis Weeks.
Awaiting the “Holy Eucharist in the Water” service.
Receiving communion. Our crew hits the water.
Pool Time—Teamwork from our youth!
Lunch time!
Game time!
Our Cathedral EYC held its first event of the program year on Sunday, September 28. The youth (grades 6-12) gathered for some fellowship time, great hot dogs courtesy of Al Chow, and then took part in a scavenger hunt throughout the Cathedral campus. Look for pictures in next month’s The Messenger. Our next youth gathering will be on Sunday, October 26. If you have an interest in helping with the EYC, please contact Deacon Wagner.
D i o c e s a n Yo u t h N ew s October 31 - November 2 Fall Camp (6-12 grades) Beckwith—Cost: $50 per person Register at www.beckwithal.com/fall-camp/ November 7-9 Happening (10-12 grades) Diocese of Alabama, Birmingham—Cost: $40 December 27-31 Winter Woods (6-8 grades) Beckwith—Cost: $150/one or $250/both sessions Session 1: December 27-29/Session 2: December 29-31
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E p i s c o p a l C h u r c h Q a n d A ’s
The EYC and FUN Club are invited to participate in an outreach event called Cardboard City on Saturday, October 25. The event is to help local homeless families and raise awareness of homelessness in Mobile. For more information, please contact Deacon Wagner or go to www. familypromisemobile.org/cardboardcity/.
What does it mean to be Episcopal? It means that our church is governed or “overseen” by bishops. The word “episcopal” comes from the Greek word episcope, which means “ oversight.” Each individual church (or “parish”) belongs to a larger governing area called a “diocese,” which is overseen by an elected bishop. All dioceses together make up the church across the whole country (and a few missionary dioceses in other countries), and they are overseen by a specially elected bishop, called the Presiding Bishop. A bishop is one kind of ordained clergy person, along with priests and deacons. However, all of the people of the church participate in the running of the business of the church family. The governing body of the church is the General Convention which meets every three years, with Executive Council carrying on the business in the intervening years. General Convention has two houses, the House of Bishops and the House of Deputies, made up of lay and clerical representatives chosen by the dioceses. The 78th General Convention of The Episcopal Church will be held June 25–July 3, 2015 at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. The first in an ongoing series designed to inform, educate and prepare for General Convention 2015 can be found at: www.episcopalchurch.org/notice/advancing-general-convention -2015-greening-and-screening ~from a Forward Movement booklet written by The Rev. Catherine Anne Caimano
C hr i s t i a n F o r m a t i o n Christian Formation Monthly Group Meetings
October Christian Formation Calendar Sunday, October 5 Group Christian Formation—Music in Worship Grab a snack and join us in the church. Sunday, October 12 Curriculum for all classes Confirmation: Session II Teaching, Fellowship, Bread, Prayers Meets in the Cathedral Office. Sunday, October 19 Curriculum for all children and youth classes Sunday, October 26 Curriculum for all classes EYC meets
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Once a month, there will be a group-wide Christian Formation offering, allowing all Cathedral children and youth the opportunity to learn and participate together. Sundays October 5—Music in Worship Discover the Organ! An organ demonstration after the 10:00 a.m. Eucharist. Come see the many capabilities of our Cathedral pipe organ with organist, Christopher W. Powell. November 30—Advent Together we will make advent wreaths to take home and use during the season. January 25—Outreach March 1—Communion Conversation
An Invitation to All Gentlemen Of CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL PARISH Join us for a short meeting on behalf of the Ushers of Christ Church Cathedral Tuesday, October 28 at 5:30 p.m. Chapter House There will be a short presentation of the Usher Ministry and an opportunity to participate. Light libations may be included. Please RSVP to cjeffers@christchurchcathedralmobile.org by Friday, October 24.
Co r r e s p o n d e n c e Rev. Bailey Norman, the Vestry and the people of Trinity thank you for the gift from Christ Church Cathedral of the beautiful flower arrangement for our re-entry celebration Sunday. It enhanced the beauty of the day and was greatly appreciated. Dear Reverend Gibson, Please accept our deepest appreciation for giving the Invocation at our County Commission Meeting on August 25, 2014. We are grateful to you for your dedication and support of our community. Please do not hesitate to call upon the County Commission if we can ever be of assistance to you. Thank you again. With highest regards, Connie Hudson, President, Mobile County Commission District 2
MORNING CIRCLE Monday, October 13 10:30 a.m. Home of Mary Jane Cobb 1413 Regency Oaks Drive Leader: Sara Phillips For information or directions, call Carolyn Stephenson at 342-5637. Young Adults Supper Club Friday, October 24 at 7:00 p.m. Home of Valerie and Christian Hines 300 East Durham Drive
B.Y.O.B. & a small appetizer RSVP to Valerie at vgertrude@gmail.com by Monday, October 20 Costumes are completely optional, but are graciously welcome.
A nnu a l Pa r i s h D i r e c t o r y You will find a copy of the Parish directory enclosed in this The Messenger. Additional copies are available on the Ministry Table and in the Cathedral office. The directory contains names of parish members, friends of the Cathedral, and Chapter members. We have worked to confirm address and telephone changes, but sometimes changes occur that we have missed. Please contact the Cathedral office immediately if we have made an error on your family’s listing. And, please remember throughout the year to keep the Cathedral office apprised of any changes. There is a change of address form in the back of the directory. If you have children who are out of town (including those in college), send us their email and physical addresses, and we will stay in contact with them. We will print corrections in the November The Messenger so that you may mark them in your directory.
All Saints’ Sunday, November 2
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D i o c e s a n N ew s You’re invited to an
Event Fundraiser to benefit Beckwith Camp and Retreat Center
A Diocesan Ultreya Saturday, November 1 at 1:00 p.m. A Cursillo reunion with the BayLights Band. www.coastalpilgrims.com
WEEKEND EVENTS include: Saturday, November 1
The Modern Eldorados
A fun-filled weekend on Weeks Bay
and Raffle Drawings with the chance to win $5000
Friday, October 31 Sunday, November 2
$100 raffle ticket admits two for dinner, drinks, and music on Saturday, November 1 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Gathering for all Beckwith Alumni Food, fellowship and fun! www.BeckwithAL.com/beckwithalumni/ Hamburgers and hot dogs will be sold during the day on Saturday. Bring lawn chairs, lawn blankets, and dancing shoes.
Low Country Boil
For additional information, please contact: Eleanor Reeves eleanor@beckwithal.com 928-7844
served at 6:00 p.m. Raffle tickets are available in our Cathedral Office or you may purchase your raffle ticket, meal tickets, and reserve a tent online at www. BeckwithAL.com
Our Cathedral Representative to Baylights is Brie Zarzour.
The diocesan Commission on World Mission is accepting applications for participating in the Diocese’s 2015 CONSTRUCTION MISSION TO THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. The dates of the 2015 mission will be Saturday, March 7, through Sunday, March 15, 2015. The deadline for submitting your application is Thursday, October 31, 2014. For additional information, contact the team leader, Geary Gaston at 649-7327. This is an exciting, hardworking, fun-filled, and rewarding ministry. Neither prior construction experience nor an ability to speak Spanish is necessary. All that is needed to be a contributing team member in this ministry is to have a desire to help other Christians. The Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast has been sending both medical and construction mission teams to the Dominican Republic for the eight years. This year the construction team will build pews and other church furniture for the mission church of Santa Margarita. Santa Margarita is in an extremely poor area located about 30 minutes east of Santo Domingo. The team will be staying at the Hotel Mecure in Santo Domingo and working at San Andres, also in Santo Domingo. At the end of the week the team will deliver the finished furniture to Santa Margarita.
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Beckwith Alumni Association
All Saints Celebration and Holy Eucharist Sunday, November 2 at 9:30 a.m. Chapel of the Resurrection— Beckwith
NEW COASTAL PILGRIMS WEBSITE www.coastalpilgrims.com
Saturday, October 11 Noon St. Agatha’s, DeFuniak Springs, Florida
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: Brink Brinkley, Dunn Chandler, John Wade Thurber, Nick Nichols, Butch Trawick, George Gartman, Billie van der Giessen, Peter van der Giessen, Patti Biel, Alice Carwie, Raymond Fields, The Rev. Ellis Wilkins, Lisa Williams
Friends & Family: Janie Houser, Leland Moore, Sr., Deborah Beverley, Peggy Naughton, Gary Davis, 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, Jim Elia, Anne Brown, Mark Brown, Harriett Lillich, Bonnie Orillion, Dave Carlyn Block, Scott Craver, Rachel McClanahan, Beverly Schubert, Tom Cunningham, Francis Grace Hirs, Anna Laura Plovanich, Norma Beazley, Curtis Bullock, Valerie Boatman, Brian McArdle, Ann Jones, Hank Wozniek, Lisa Thompson, Stella Phillips, James Thomas, Ted Fraiche, Mark Miles, Susan Guilian, Rhett Travis, Tot Swanson, Art Swanson, Chris, Anne & Philip Gill, Hayden Jenkins, Maggie Jenkins, Betty Ruth Patek, Carolyn Pryor, Merle Findley, Louise Douglas, Shirley & Dunlap Peeples, Steve Harris, Sandy Fortner, Carole Graf, Johnny McLeod, Marian Macpherson Currie, Jim & Dianne McCall, Mary Lou Peake, Bill Goodloe, Karen Sharpe, Kit & Roger Geil and the Geil family, Marie
Harrison, Angel & Larry Torres, Kathy Boucvalt, Bill Stevens, Mancil Lee, Ginger Simpson, Carrier Yankie, Karen Sentilles, Melody Williams, Lila Fisk, Kendall Stanton, Tracey Johnson, Joe Lowrey, Viva Weeks, Temple Webber, Celeste Hall, Joel Hopper, Betty Browder, David Lannie, The Rev. Mark Wilson, The Rev. Keith Talbert, Alan Tucker, Wyatt Ison, Sallie Jackson, Kurt Kennington, Kathy Sanders
OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS October 1
October 3 October 4 October 7
October 8
Sara Phillips, Pastoral Leader, Mary’s, Coden
October 9 October 11
Those Serving Military:
October 12
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Darrien Gibson, Kelley Hood, Evan Sizemore, Robert McNeil, The Rev. Bowen Woodruff, Daniel White-Spunner Reed, Jonathan Duralde, Ron Lansong, Sam Garcia, Chris Marslender, Jerry Olin, Abby Hutchins, Tyler Gamble, JeanMichael Lemieux, Albert Robinson IV, Michael Nassar, Josh Power, Ryan Anthony Thomas, Randy Johnson, Susan Reniewicz, Brian Caselton, Brian Hudson, Keith Moss, Ryan Walker, Tyler Oubre, Brian Pennell, John Snyder, Louis Coggin, Jason Norris, Conner Thigpen, Zack Miller, Parker Hollinghead, Todd & Jordana Mouthaan
Souls Departed: Cohen Elizabeth Harkins, niece of Ashley and Robert Mitchell; Clinton Bowen Agee, cousin of Brenda Stanton; Michael McMaken; Nicole Teague; Jean Bowen Price, sister of Susan Garth; Naomi Grace O’Brien, mother of Cindy McCrory
October 13 October 14 October 16 October 17 October 18 October 19
October 20 October 22
October 23 October 24 October 27 October 29 October 30 October 31
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.
Virginia Van Antwerp Buck Baker Owen Cogswell Rebecca Tait Sonny Burchfield Meg McGovern Richard Wright Virginia Inge W. C. Hines Abby Slaton Bubba Watkins Tricia Coggin Janaé Wilson Leslie Ladd Mary Esther Elliott Richard Jeffers IV Erica McElhaney Margaret Thigpen Eleanor Baker Ed Crowson Skip McDonald Stephanie Hopper Homer McClure Raymond Fields Jordan Chow Malcolm Warren Katy Patton Hilary McLeod Mikell Leland George Morton Ella Phillips George Wetzler Kristin Butler Ponnie McClelland Edward Ladd William Sledge Chris Douglas Peggy McClelland Corinna Luce Caroline Buster Richard Jeffers III Charlie White John Ferguson Bennett Griffith Catherine Taylor Ashley White
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