April 2014 Prayer & Action by Christ Church Cathedral

C AT H E D R A L K I D Z I A R T I YO U N G A D U LT I D I O C E S E

Prayer & Action

Christ Church Cathedral ı Lexington, Kentucky

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Explore The Myster y: Three Sacred Days, One Act of Worship

LUKE CAMPBELL'S STORY Susan Stempel interviews Luke Campbell about his experiences as a part of Children’s International Summer Village.

BISHOP'S REFLECTION ON CONVENTION Bishop Douglas Hahn helps us examine Convention and what it means for each of us.

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Prayer & Action Prayer & Action I April 2014 Dean & Rector ɪ The Very Rev. Carol Wade > cwade@ccclex.org Associate Dean ɪ The Rev. Brent Owens > bowens@ccclex.org Curate ɪ The Rev. Joe Mitchell > jmitchell@ccclex.org Deacon ɪ The Rev. Paula Ott > paula@ccclex.org Canon Musician ɪ Canon Erich Balling > eballing@ccclex.org Music Assistant ɪ Kathleen Balling > kballing@ccclex.org Assistant Organist ɪ Lisa Hall > lhall@ccclex.org Minister of Christian Formation ɪ Dr. Elizabeth Conrad > elizabeth@ccclex.org Nursery Coordinator ɪ Michelle Dunlap > mdunlap@ccclex.org Parish Administrator ɪ Lesa Wehrle > lwehrle@ccclex.org Parish Secretary ɪ Margaret Christensen > mchristensen@ccclex.org Publications Coordinator & Webmaster ɪ Ashley Goodrich > agoodrich@ccclex.org Financial Assistant ɪ Linda Critchfield > lcritchfield@ccclex.org Facilities Manager ɪ John Hodgman > jhodgman@ccclex.org Sexton ɪ Brownell Haddix Vestry Chuck Baldecchi, Senior Warden ɪ Tracey Meyers, Junior Warden ɪ John Brice ɪ Lance Churchill ɪ Cissy Collins ɪ Dan Dorsett ɪ Sherry Ferguson ɪ Robert Fugate ɪ Ann-Whitney Garner ɪ Anne Garrett ɪ Gwen Mathews ɪ Caywood Prewitt ɪ Kenton Ball, Treasurer

WANT TO WRITE FOR US? GREAT! Prayer & Action is published by Christ Church Cathedral monthly throughout the year. DEADLINES: For the May issue, the deadline for announcements, photos and articles is April 24 at noon. Email is preferred. TO SUBSCRIBE If you wish to receive this publication via email, or to unsubscribe from church publications, please email agoodrich@ccclex.org. To sign up to receive Prayer & Action by mail, please call 254-4497, Ext. 106. INQUIRIES? Please address correspondence to Ashley Goodrich, c/o Christ Church Cathedral, 166 Market Street, Lexington, Kentucky 40507 or email agoodrich@ ccclex.org.

APRIL PRAYER Almighty God, we praise you that the light of our risen Savior shines in our darkness and is never overcome; show us the way we must go to eternal day, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. NEED PRAYER? Contact Margaret Christensen, Parish Secretary, at the church if you or a family member is admitted to the hospital or in need of congregational care. For the Prayer Chain, call Loys Mather, 299-8569, or the church office. ABOUT THE COVER Having fun at Shrove Tuesday on March 4!

THE MISSION OF CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL To restore all persons to unity with God and one another in Christ Jesus, through prayer, worship, proclamation of the Gospel, and the promotion of Justice, Peace and Love.

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CONTENTS

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Explore the Mystery

Bishop's Reflection

Everyone's Way of the Cross

What are My Gifts?

FaurĂŠ's Requiem with the Cathedral Choirs and Instrumentalists

Two Cathedral Kidz You Want to Meet

Luke Campbell's Story

The Saint John's Bible Exhibit

The Legacy Society

Sharing Our Stories

Bulletin Board

Birthdays

Explore The Myster y: Three Sacred Days, One Act of Worship By The Very Rev. Carol Wade

oly Week is fast approaching. It begins on Palm Sunday as we reflect upon Jesus’ passion and death through music, drama and story. The week reaches its dramatic apex in our walk with Jesus through the Three Sacred Days: Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and the Easter Vigil. The three sacred days are traditionally understood as one act of worship taking place over the course of three days. On Maundy Thursday, once the service begins with the opening procession there is no closing benediction until the conclusion of the Easter Vigil. Why do we remember the last days of Jesus and celebrate the new life that comes with Easter in one sustained gesture? This three-day journey into the heart of our faith allows space for contemplating the mystery of God’s love made known to us in Christ. The life, death and resurrection of Jesus, when held together, are one great saving act of God. Each year we faithfully make this sacred three-day journey together, for there is no greater time for forming faith, or deepening your life in Christ. In fact, these three days are so important that we will spend the rest of the year unpacking their meaning, as they are the “source and summit” of our faith.

This three-day journey into the heart of our faith allows space for contemplating the mystery of God’s love made known to us in Christ. We begin our journey into the mystery of faith on Maundy Thursday as we recount Jesus' Last Supper and receive his new command to "love one another." Good Friday noon calls us to the cross to remember the passion of Jesus and pray accompanied by swells of great choral music. Good Friday night calls us to wait with Christ in the darkness of night as we sing and light candles in anticipation of Easter's dawn. Our journey culminates at Saturday night's Easter Vigil. We witness a stirring transformation as darkness bursts into light and we come to the font in support of those being baptized. Glad shouts of alleluias break forth as bells peal and new life is proclaimed. If you have not experienced these three days, you have much to look forward to; those who have been part of this sacred mystery year after year know the deep joy that awaits us. With their interplay of dark and light, these days are a feast for the senses, and a season rich in symbolic memory. The gloomy pall of winter is shed and creation awakens in this springtime of faith as we move from death to new life in Christ. I hope you will be part of this sacred three-day journey at Christ Church Cathedral. I trust that your heart will be touched and your life will be transformed by the wondrous love of Christ. Ϯ

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DIOCESAN CONVENTION

BISHOP'S REFLECTION: Convention brings us together to send us forth

By The Rt. Rev. Douglas Hahn

We are all in this together" was an often repeated theme of our 118th Convention in Covington. We learned, prayed, sang and worked together. We played, ate, rejoiced and celebrated our common life. The good people of Northern Kentucky welcomed us into this region of our Diocese with grace and open arms. The Thursday reception, the hotel welcome, the preparations for worship and the beautiful spring-like weather conspired to bring out the best in all of us. A special thank you to the clergy and people of Northern Kentucky. Some of the highlights of our time together: In my Bishop's address we heard about the work of the Blue Ribbon Discernment Commission and the directions we are heading in following God's call. We will hear more about this in days to come, but the high points included building stronger congregations, strengthening the ties that bind us, discerning a fresh mission and sustainable future for the Cathedral Domain, nurturing a spirit of Generosity, and enhancing our public witness. A number of new initiatives were introduced as fulfilling this calling. Some of these were: • The Canon to the Ordinary (to

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begin this summer) will focus on Congregational Development Deacon Lauren Villemuer-Drenth will serve as Diocesan Deacon for Christian Formation, assisting parishes in their efforts to reach and nurture children, and organizing regional events Jump Start grants (four or five) will be available to enhance congregational development An outreach to young adults, coordinated by Mr. Justin Gabbard and the Northern Kentucky parishes Creation of a Stewardship Commission to explore the impact and opportunities of our shared financial life A "narrative budget" process to help us translate money language into mission language Commission of Public Witness for this important part of God's Mission Consultation with Kentucky Nonprofit Network to help us determine the best future for the Cathedral Domain

In our workshops we heard about the good work of NKy Reading Camp, Back Pack Ministries, and St. Paul's Outreach. We discussed many of the challenges that face our world -- in-

cluding Faith in a Time of War, Addiction, and Civil Dialogue around energy and environmental concerns. We heard reports from St. Agnes House, Reading Camp, Sewanee, Campus Ministries, Cathedral Domain and Diocesan Leadership Training. In our business sessions we elected representatives to General Convention and a number of leadership roles, we passed resolutions reminding us to care for the poor and reaching out in partnership to the Diocese of Guatemala. Canon changes were passed which streamline our organizational life. Holy Eucharist brought us together to sing our praises, pray for one another, gather around God's Holy Table, and be reminded of Jesus' command that we should "Go" -- to our neighbors, to a needy world, to join a Risen Savior who waits for us in the beautiful but broken world. On Saturday we packed our bags to "Go" - home to engage mission in the towns, cities, rolling hills and mountains we call the Diocese of Lexington. We go to unique places with unique opportunities and peculiar challenges. But we don't go alone. We go in the strong community of one who calls us all together as light, salt, disciples and beloved children of God. Ϯ

We invite you to come support the members of our community taking the next step in their membership! Baptism Easter Vigil Saturday, April 19 8:00pm

Confirmation Wednesday, May 14 7:00pm

Contact Parish Secretary Margaret Christensen at 254-4497 or mchristensen@ccclex.org if you would like to take your next step!

Unleashing the Power of Age A Diocesan Celebration of Older Adult Ministries

Saturday, May 10 9:30am -3:00pm Day includes keynote, workshops, and lunch, concluding with celebration Eucharist with Bishop Hahn.

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EVERYONE'S WAY OF THE CROSS By Jesse Mark

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The steps you walk, you do not take alone. I walk with you.” The Stations of the Cross are available for your Lenten meditations in the church during Holy Week. Take this self-guided walk through Jesus’ final moments using the “Everyone’s Way of the Cross” booklet by Clarence Enzler as your guide. You will find these on the round table at the Nave doors at the Chapel entrance; please return them as you leave. The Stations of the Cross will be available Monday through Wednesday, April 14-16, 8:30am to 4:30pm, and on Good Friday, April 18, 1:00-2:00pm. The artwork, Stations of the Cross, was created by Jacob Evans in 2007 as his BFA project at the University of Kentucky. During his reception here at the church he said that these images seek to connect the viewer to the emotional turmoil of the events depicted. “If the viewer gains a slight bit of understanding toward the tribulations and suffering endured by Jesus, then the work has fulfilled its purpose." Each station was designed from the perspective of Jesus looking on. Ϯ

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Christ speaks: These fourteen steps that you are now about to walk you do not take alone. I walk with you. Though you are you, and I am I, yet we are truly one— one Christ. And therefore my way of the cross two thousand years ago and your "way" now are also one. But note this difference. My life was incomplete until I crowned it by my death. Your fourteen steps will only be complete when you have crowned them by your life.

Text by Clarence Enzler

F O R M AT I O N

WHAT ARE MY GIFTS? Discovering Your Soul Purpose By The Very Rev. Carol Wade

ave you ever wondered how God has uniquely gifted you and how you can live a life of purpose? One of the ways in which we discover our soul purpose is through identifying the unique set of spiritual gifts or talents that God has given us. There is a lovely term for this work; it is called discernment. Like a beautiful jewel, discernment has many facets; it includes listening to

God in prayer and in dreams, listening to our daily lives and listening with others in community. It involves looking at Scripture and learning what the Bible says about the scope and variety of spiritual gifts and talents. It also includes receiving affirmation in community concerning the talents we possess and how we can steward those talents to our soul’s delight and the good of the world. Did you know that there is even a simple multiple-choice questionnaire that will identify your specific gifts? You can pick up the form at the Wednesday Lenten dinner on April 2 or at the Welcome Center after that evening in preparation for our discus-

sion on April 9. I hope you will join us on April 9 for our Lenten series on discerning our spiritual gifts as we discover our soul purpose together. See you there! Ϯ

A Contemplative Journey with The Saint John’s Bible and Reflected Illuminations

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Silence will be observed. Guests are invited to experience the power of our Good Friday evening worship, Celtic music and candlelighting from 7:00 to 8:00pm in the Nave.

MUSIC

FAURÉ'S REQUIEM WITH THE CATHEDRAL CHOIRS AND INSTRUMENTALISTS By Canon Erich Balling

abriel Fauré's Requiem is perhaps one of the most beloved in the repertoire and stands as a testament to the exquisite melodic and harmonic writing of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It forwards a very

personal attitude to the meaning of death. Fauré wrote of his work, “It is thus that I see death: as a happy deliverance, an aspiration toward happiness above, rather than as a painful experience." Come join us in the beauty and sonic splendor of the Cathedral as the Cathedral Choir, instruments, and soloists perform Fauré’s masterpiece, Requiem, on Palm Sunday, April 13 at 4:00pm under the direction of Canon Musician Erich Balling. This concert is free! Parking is available on the surface lot or in the garage. The concert will provide an extraordinary beginning to Holy Week and a window into God’s grace through Christ’s Passion. Ϯ

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TWO CATHEDRAL KIDZ YOU WANT TO MEET By Susan Stempel

he subjects of our interview this month are a little older than most of the children we talk to -- Luke Campbell is 11 and his sister, Iona is 9 -- and the family is new to Christ Church, arriving here from Knoxville only a year ago. Dr. Elizabeth Conrad, Minister of Christian Formation, and I had been looking forward to talking to Luke and Iona but it was a challenge to fit in a time for the interview, as their schedules, talents and interests leave little free time. When Elizabeth asked the children to tell us about themselves, Iona popped up immediately, saying, “I’ve known myself every day since I’ve been born so I know quite a bit about me.” This third grader at Tates Creek Elementary is in the gifted program there and learning the piano and active in competitive gymnastics. Her bedroom windowsill is lined with little trophies she has won. She tells us that the transition from Knoxville to Lexington has been “pretty good.” She misses her old friends, although she is making new friends here. Luke points out that one of the big changes for the family is 12 / PRAYER AND ACTION_APRIL 14

cathedral, “I really enjoy the space. I enjoy its bigness ... but it does take a while to get to know everyone.” Luke, a student at Tates Creek Middle School, shares with us some of his experiences with God. “I’ve thought about it for a while,” he says. “You learn about all the different our church. He tells us that in their gods that people worship around the former parish, there were about 100 world but I feel that all these gods members with approximately 50 atare the God we love and know, but tending each service. “And it wasn’t with a different understanding or a cathedral,” he says. Iona points perspective of Him.” out that “you knew everyone at our Elizabeth shares that she has church.” He goes on to talk about the had firsthand experiences with God and asks if they have. Iona recalls that “there was a Among Luke’s other interests are tae kwan do, in which time we were hiking in the he has earned a blue belt, and classical guitar, an instrument he has been playing for six years and that he tells mountains with a really us has become a part of him. neat guy. He was sort of like what I think God would be. One girl on the hike fell into a cold stream and he reached down and pulled her out of the water and saved her.” She explains that she thought he acted a lot like God would, or maybe as a guardian angel would. For a month this year over the Christmas holidays, Luke was an invited delegate to an innovative program that took him to a small village in Brazil. He tells us that there is no doubt in his mind that he experienced God on that trip. He attended with 42 other children from around

didn’t have to share a bedroom, but we were out of school for a week then and I didn’t have anyone to play with.” Also, apparently Luke’s arrival back home coincided with Iona’s birthday and she wasn’t quite as celebrated as she would have liked. “It was a Iona’s name was selected for her long before she was born. On a trip her parents took to the Holy Isle of Iona, Scotland, they little hard,” she said. were inspired to name their first daughter Iona. The Isle of Iona She also wishes she is thought to be where the veil between earth and heaven is so could have gone to thin that pilgrims there can easily access spiritual dimensions. the science museum the world, and it helped in learning that Luke’s Brazilian and empathizing with the perspechost family took him to. It sounded tive of others. He goes on to say that pretty cool to her. “God was there with me a lot along On his trip, Luke enjoyed best the way. When I felt a little scared on the times when the delegation got the 9½-hour flight or felt homesick, together and talked. “I loved that,” he I knew I was okay and that I was in says. “I love to talk deeply.” Another a safe place.” Feeling His presence aspect of his trip was no access to “helped me have a lot of trust in the electronics -- no games, computers, journey.” phones, television, etc. But he’s ready So how did Iona feel about having to sign up again if invited. “I could her big brother away for so long? “I keep doing this,” he says.

So what do Luke and Iona like about Christ Church? Iona loves the breakfast because people get to talk to one another. Luke thinks the church has a lot of good programs going on and he is enjoying being an acolyte. He tells us that some of his friends are in the choir and say good things about it. Also, he thinks the youth education program is great and is looking forward to CCC's hiring a new youth minister because the program is in transition until then. The only difficult part of this interview was leaving Iona and Luke. Their excitement for life is evident, as is their intelligence. What a wonderful addition the Campbell family is to Christ Church Cathedral. Ϯ CHILDREN'S CHAPEL OFFERING >>> Please remember to give your children an offering to bring to Children's Chapel on Sundays. It not only helps them to learn the concept of sharing and giving of what they have but their money goes to help many needs. The children decide every year where the money will go.

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LUKE CAMPBELL'S STORY: Learning Peace and Justice, One Kid at a Time By Susan Stempel

he experience our Luke Campbell had in December and January of this year was a part of Children’s International Summer Village (CISV), which has been in operation since 1950. The goal of the experience for the children is no less than to educate and inspire action for a more just and peaceful world. So how does CISV even begin to translate such lofty ideas to 11-year-olds? Talking to Luke will give you some insight: In one of the exercises Luke participated in, each delegate was to draw an outline of his or her country. The paper was passed from child to child as they drew their home countries. Once that was completed, each delegate was asked to write inside each country what he or she knew about it. Luke says that for the United States, many trademarks were written down, as well as the names of big cities such as New York, Los Angeles, and Atlanta. Also, slavery and fat people. He says, “Our delegation took a little offense at that but as I thought about it, Yes, we did once have slavery and, Yes, we do have a lot of fast food and so a lot of people are fat. But we went on to point out a lot of good things about the U.S. that maybe changed their perceptions of the U.S.” He goes on to tell us "that the primary trait the delegates knew about Germany was lots of swastikas -- all over the drawn picture. The delegation from Germany owned up to that part of their history and told the group that it was a rough time in Germany too, and lots of 14 / PRAYER AND ACTION_APRIL 14

Germans suffered, but that they have moved past it to a different, better government and a completely different direction and they hope the other delegates could understand and accept that.” He felt like the exercise gave them a real chance to understand another culture better and to know more about that country than the stereotypes. Still another exercise Luke described was to learn about themselves. The group was divided into two -- one all boys, one all girls. All the leaders were girls too, so Luke figured something was up. His group was told they were to be cheerleaders for the girls, who would be the soccer team. He said his group was trying to “act all pretty.” At the briefing later, the kids were asked to describe the characteristics they were to exhibit. A lot of questions were thrown out by the leaders and the kids were to answer them. Luke says, “I told them you hear that boys have to be tough and not cry but I told them if you need to cry, cry. It helps.” For girls, he said they talked about how they are taught that you have to be pretty, education isn’t important and you need to get married. Luke’s younger sister, hearing her brother talk, immediately popped up and said, “None of that is true, and education is very important for girls!” Luke’s enthusiasm for his CISV experience is obvious. As he says, “It was a great adventure. I could keep doing this!” Ϯ

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THE SAINT JOHN'S BIBLE EXHIBIT: From Inspiration to Illumination By Lynne Slone

his fascinating exhibit presents 10 prints of artwork from The Saint John’s Bible along with works from local artists responding to each of the featured prints. The local artists present unique and individual reflections on the Bible images and Scripture in our exhibit. Beginning in 1996, the community of Saint John’s Abbey and University in Collegeville, Minnesota, began planning and working on The Saint John’s Bible, the ﬁrst handwritten, illuminated Bible to be commissioned by a Benedictine monastery in 500 years. The words are handwritten on vellum (calfskin) using hand-cut quills fashioned from turkey, swan or goose feathers, and ancient inks hand-

"The Word Made Flesh." Jackson, Donald. Gospels and Acts. The Saint John's Bible. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 2005.

ground from natural minerals and stones such as lapis lazuli, malachite and vermillion. The pages are illumi-

nated with the brilliance of 24-karat gold leaf, silver leaf and platinum. This image from the Gospel of John 1:1-14 will be on display and can be used in our Lenten Reflections. Jesus is "the Word" that is God and is also in this passage the Light of this World. The image of Christ is gold and appears to be stepping out of the darkness. Is this darkness from the chaos and nothingness of Genesis and the creation story and moving toward light? Or is the darkness the struggles and pain of our current lives? A keyhole to the left of the image might make you think of knocking on the secret prayers of your heart. These images and Bible passages lead us on a personal Lenten journey. Ϯ

PLANNED GIVING

THE LEGACY SOCIETY By Steve Specht

ave you ever wondered about the bronze tree and plaques between the Great Hall and the Welcome Center? They represent the 120 or so, and growing, members of the Christ Church Legacy Society, formed in 2001. The 120 households represented are only a good start for a parish the size of Christ Church.

Becoming a member of the Legacy Society occurs by making arrangements to leave some of your estate to Christ Church upon your death. If you are not a member, please prayerfully consider becoming one. A planned gift doesn’t have 16 / PRAYER AND ACTION_APRIL 14

to be a large bequest or a charitable trust. A small bequest in your will, or change of beneficiary for a portion of a retirement account or life insurance policy qualifies. Once committed to including Christ Church in your will, sign a Legacy Society Enrollment Form indicating your intent. No details about nor proof of your bequest is required. On page 445 in the Book of Common Prayer we read, “The minister of the congregation is directed to instruct the people, from time to time, about the duty … of all persons to make wills, while they are in health, arranging for disposal of temporal goods, not neglecting, if they are able, to leave bequests for religious and charitable uses.” Legacy Society is an easy way to return some of our God-given abundance. The annual Christ Church Legacy Society Celebration Dinner will be held Thursday, May 15, at Keeneland. All current Legacy Society members are invited to this free dinner, and those returning an Enrollment Form by May 11 will also be invited to attend. The church has been and continues to be a very important part of our lives, deserving as much or even more consideration as any other institution or organization when estate

The church has been and continues to be a very important part of our lives... planning. The Legacy Society is crucial to the future of Christ Church’s ministries and programs. Call me at 268-9817 if you have any questions. Please PRAY about this and I hope to see a lot of new members at the dinner on May 15! Ϯ

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SHARING OUR STORIES: The Spirituality of Young Adults By The Rev. Joe Mitchell

ife is full of questions. For those of us so-called millennials, questions abound: Where am I going? What am I doing? Where/what is God in all of this? Oftentimes we can feel alone, unsure of how we are supposed to answer these questions and where we are to turn. During this Lenten season the Cathedral Young Adults have been embarking on a journey of selfdiscovery on Sunday mornings. Our Spirituality of Young Adults class meets every Sunday this Lent at 10:00am in the Lambeth Room (second floor of the Helm Building, next to the library). This five-part

gathering uses the writings of renowned theologian Thomas Merton—namely his Bridges to Contemplative Living— to generate conversations about where we are going, what we are doing, and where God is in all of it. Our own Susan Garnett, a member of the Cathedral Young Adults for the past year and a half, came up with the idea for the class. “I have been involved with Dream Group and have loved our conversations,” she said, “but I have been really interested to see if folks my own age have similar stories to share.”

The class follows the model of “mutual invitation,” that is to say that everyone speaks from his or her own personal experiences and invites someone else to do likewise. Thus far the conversations have centered around Merton’s writings on contemplative dialogue and exploring life’s questions. “Thomas Merton is one of my favorites,” said Kenny Pierce, one of our Young Adults who is studying for Holy Orders. “It’s been great to share his wisdom in this group setting. Plus, I get to hear what other young adults are going through, and that’s really helpful.” Finding our Soul Purpose is about embracing our various journeys and sharing our stories. As we walk through Lent together and move ever closer to the foot of the cross, we invite you to join us in our conversations. You may just find that you’re not alone in your questions! For more information on The Spirituality of Young Adults, contact The Rev. Joe Mitchell at jmitchell@ ccclex.org. Ϯ CCCLEX.ORG / 17

BULLETIN BOARD

MINISTRIES /// COMMODORES The Commodores will meet on Friday, April 4, at 7:00pm in the Great Hall. Ginny Ramsey of the Catholic Action Center will visit with us about the range of services the center provides in Lexington. Bring a meat, vegetable, or salad dish to serve 10-12. Dessert, bread, appetizers, and beverage are furnished. All are welcome. ECW LUNCHEON On Tuesday, April 8, R. Sheila Omer Ferrell, Executive Director of the Bluegrass Trust, will explore Winston Churchill’s quote: “We shape our buildings. Thereafter they shape us.” The meeting format is as follows: 11:00-11:45am, Devotional and business meeting; 11:45am12:15pm, Speaker; 12:15pm, Lunch. Any member of Christ Church Cathedral and his or her guest(s) is welcome to attend any portion or all of each meeting. Luncheon reservations must be made by 9:00am Monday, April 7. Reservations may be made by signing up at the Welcome Center or by calling the church at 254-4497. Lunch costs $10.00 per person and payment will be due the day of the general meeting. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Vacation Bible School: Marketplace 29 AD will take place June 10-12. This amazing VBS program requires many volunteers to help prepare costumes, supplies and activities as well as to help lead the program. No experience is needed! Please consider how you can help. WISH LIST: old-timey scales, a sheep fleece, shells, sheets, pillowcases; tall, dried landscape grasses; tailgate tents; and a henna tattoo artist. Contact Anne Garrett at 859-266-7441 or 859-948-3987 to

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volunteer or if you can provide a wish list item.

40502. A minimum of $15.00 per name is suggested. Thank you.

NOTICES ///

UPCOMING BAPTISM OPPORTUNITIES Baptisms will be offered at Easter Vigil, which will be held Saturday, April 19, at 8:00pm, and on Pentecost Sunday, June 8, at the 11:00am service. If you would like to participate in Baptisms, please contact Margaret Christensen, the Parish Secretary, at 254-4497 for more information.

EXTENDING GOD’S GRACE: CONVERSATIONS CONCERNING THE BLESSING OF SAME-SEX COUPLES IN COMMITTED LIFELONG RELATIONSHIPS Join us for three evenings of learning and conversation hosted by the Vestry of Christ Church Cathedral. Diocesan deputies from the most recent General Convention will be with us, as will our Cathedral clergy. • Session 1 - We’ve Come This Far by Faith: How We Got Here • Session 2 - Jesus Loves Me; This I Know: It All Starts With the Bible • Session 3 - They Will Know We Are Christians by Our Love: Going Forward Together Thursdays March 27, April 3 & 10. 6:30-8:00pm, light refreshments will be served. Sign up at the Welcome Center. CATHEDRAL DOMAIN CAMPS FEE INCREASE The Cathedral Domain constantly works to strike a balance between providing the best camping experience possible and keeping camp fees affordable. We've managed to avoid raising fees for several years but this year it is necessary to raise the cost by $10 per day. This means that the cost for Mini Camp has increased from $190 to $220. All other camps have gone from $375 to $435. Even though fees have increased, scholarships are available. EASTER MEMORIAL FLOWERS Easter memorial flower requests are due no later than Tuesday, April 8. Please send checks and names to Cindy Ware at 217 Henry Clay Blvd., Lexington, KY

KROGER CARD MONEY FOR MINISTRY If you shop at Kroger you can help fund ministry at Christ Church Cathedral! Cathedral Kroger Cards are available in the Great Hall during breakfast. Or, you can call, email or stop by and get a Kroger Card from Parish Administrator Lesa Wehrle (lwehrle@ccclex.org) or Parish Secretary Margaret Christensen (mchristensen@ccclex.org), both at 254-4497. • Four percent of every purchase (including prescriptions and gas) with a Cathedral Kroger Card will go to Christ Church Cathedral. • The $5 Cards are pre-loaded with $5 to set up the account so you get your money back the first time you use the card. • Another local Episcopal Church has around 50 parishioners who do this, and it provides $12,000 for ministry every year with no strings attached. A NOTE FROM BILL WOODWARD ON THE LOSS OF HIS FATHER Thank you very much for all your calls, notes, cards, flowers and food and most of all for your caring. Love, Bill and family Ϯ

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Olivia Geddes

David Tufts

Julie Tudor

Sharon Hill

Jacob Ferguson

Alexandra McLellan

Chloe Beers

Kit McKinley

Evan-Arthur Sloan

Brenda Dennis

Allison Stewart

Leslie McConnell

Carol Constantino

Coleman Slone

Tina Jacobs

Sandra Barnes

Sam Ware

Dorothy Grosshans

Caroline Chapman

Patty Ranft

Emery Koger

Chanel Lufkin

Kristen Dieruf

David Garrett

Cindy Ware

Leoma Lewallen

Laine Geddes

Maner Ferguson

Edward Trammell

Guy Jones

Eleanor Withrow

Andra Gyor

Casie Clements

Judd Barnes

Michelle Catlin

Catherine Clifton

Jim Clifton

Reid Freeman

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Mary Clay Barr

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William Woodward

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UPCOMING SERVICES & EVENTS April 1 Books & Beliefs April 2 Wednesday Lenten Series April 3 Extending God's Grace Conversation April 4 Commodores April 8 ECW Luncheon April 9 Wednesday Lenten Series April 10 Extending God's Grace Conversation April 12-13 Diocesan Youth Lock-In April 13 Palm Sunday, No 7:30am Service Fauré Requiem April 14-16, 18 Stations of the Cross April 15 Renewal of Ministry Vows with Bishop Douglas Hahn April 17 Maundy Thursday April 18 Good Friday Gallery Hop April 19 Easter Egg Hunt Easter Vigil with Baptisms April 20 Easter, No 7:30am Service April 21 Cathedral & Church Offices Closed April 25 Gathering of Angels