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Prayer & Action Prayer & Action I June_July 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 Associate for Youth ɪ The Rev. Kate Byrd > kbyrd@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 Jim Ware, Treasurer WANT TO WRITE FOR US? GREAT! Prayer & Action is published by Christ Church Cathedral monthly throughout the year. DEADLINES: For the August issue, the deadline for announcements, photos and articles is July 17 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.
JULY PRAYER Almighty God, we give you thanks and praise for our country and for what we have achieved together. Increase our trust in one another, strengthen our quest for justice, and bring us to unity and a common purpose. You have made us of one blood; make us also of one heart and mind. In Christ's Name we pray. 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 Iona Campbell shows off her Marketplace 29 AD attire at VBS.
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A Season of Pure Enchantment Welcome The Rev. Kate Byrd, Associate for Youth! Music Notes A Visit with Christ Church's Chief Rememberer A New Message to the 12 Tribes of Israel New Life from Tattrered Bits Dedication of "The Kells Evangelists of Christ Church Cathedral" Generations Gather at Christ Church Apartments Tutors and Supplies Needed for Harrison School
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By The Very Rev. Carol Wade
A Season of Pure Enchantment By The Very Rev. Carol Wade
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ummer offers pure enchantment; the timeless sound of children playing, the cheerful chirp of winged friends, and the smell of fresh cut grass, juicy strawberries, fragrant lavender, or pungent basil. While summer brings vacations and travels and opportunities to visit with friends and family, it also brings opportunities for rest and reflection. The pace of our days just seems easier and our hearts beat a bit softer. Such expansiveness allows us to catch our breath after a springtime of celebration. In fact, during the month of May, we vibrantly galloped through many important rites of passage. We celebrated accomplishments, transitions and new beginnings—and what a season of celebration it has been at Christ Church Cathedral. We embraced newcomers to Christ Church Cathedral in a joyful rite of welcome, and celebrated the significant step that many took as they affirmed their commitment to Christ and were strengthened by the Holy Spirit in the Rite of Confirmation. We prayed for the accomplishments of graduates and their new beginnings. We gave thanks for all who used their teaching gifts for deepening our spiritual formation. We recognized chorister promotions as our young people moved into new ranks, and gave thanks for the tremendous accomplishments of those who have completed their ministry. These rites of passage and life’s transitions stir up many feelings. In a recent reflection, the Bishop of Washington recently noted in her blog, “With each passage—even the happiest—there is also loss. If you feel it, you’re not alone. The hardest part of love, and the truest, is the letting go.” Bishop Marianne’s words ring true for me. I bet they do for you too. Whether it involves sending a child off to college and pondering an empty nest, or a well-deserved transition into retirement, letting go and letting God takes practice. Our forebears in faith give us much to ponder and many faithful examples to inspire. Abraham and Sarah set out with not much else than a promise. Moses was asked to lead a people on a perilous journey into freedom. Mary and Joseph faithfully listened to the prompting of the Spirit and the world has never been the same. Jesus led his friends on a journey of friendship and faith, and Paul carried that story across the seas. Today we continue in their footsteps in faith and what a journey we are on together. Yet, as the gentle season of summer
shapes our days and our journeys, there is a sacred tempo to this time. I hope you will soften into that rhythm. Listen for the Spirit’s call to find refreshment, rest, delight and joy.
Vacation Bible School launched us into joy of summer and the fun continues. Some opportunities to find refreshment and delight include our summer cookout and potluck out at the Old Episcopal Burying Ground on Sunday, June 29 following the 10am service. There will be music and activities for all the generations. A summer evening of fellowship and baseball at the Cathedral’s Night Out with the Legends also beckons. Tickets are available at the Cathedral. Summer Camps at the Cathedral Domain are underway, and soon the Choirs will embark to England for another magnificent opportunity to share their faith and music abroad. Whether the seaside or your backyard hammock calls, I hope you will make worship a priority wherever your travels take you as you settle into the sweet sounds and smells of summer. The Book of Common Prayer includes a beautiful prayer appropriate for the gentle rhythm of the summer: O God, in the course of this busy life, give us times of refreshment and peace; and grant that we may so use our leisure to rebuild our bodies and renew our minds, that our spirits may be opened to the goodness of your creation; though Christ our Lord. Page 825 Ϯ
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WELCOME THE REV. KATE BYRD, ASSOCIATE FOR YOUTH!
M By The Rev. Kate Byrd
y name is Kate Byrd, and I am excited and looking forward to serving you all here at Christ Church Cathedral. I hail from Virginia, where I was born and grew up in Arlington. There I attended and graduated from Yorktown High School. I went on to attend and graduate from Randolph-Macon College in Ashland, VA, where I majored in Sociology and minored in Studio Art and Women’s Studies. At Randolph-Macon I was also the recipient of the A. Purnell-Bailey Pre-Ministerial Scholarship, an award and program that allowed me to pursue my call to the priesthood through weekly peer group meetings and a summer church internship. The scholarship also required that I complete one year of Seminary immediately following graduation from college. This gave me the opportunity to get my feet wet in the seminary culture, at Virginia Theological Seminary (VTS), while still allowing me time for discernment. And, so after a year at VTS (fulfilling my scholarship requirements) I took a leave of absence and moved to Omaha where I participated in the Resurrection House Episcopal Service Corps program, living in intentional community and working part time in both a parish (Church of the Holy Spirit) and a non-profit (Omaha Together One Community). This experience allowed me to gain the discernment I needed and truly hear and accept my call to the priesthood. I returned to VTS the fall
Kickoff for Youth Ministry:
Appalachian Adventure September 5-7 St. Timothy’s, Barnes Mountain All youth are invited to be a part of this mission trip! Contact The Rev. Kate Byrd at kbyrd@ccclex.org.
after my Episcopal Service Corps year and finished my Masters in Divinity this past Spring. The summer before I entered into the Episcopal Service Corps program I had also reconnected with my now husband, Drew Byrd, at Camp Kanuga in Hendersonville, NC. Drew and I had previously been camp counselors together and reconnected when he came to pick up his cousins from camp. We were married in January of 2013 at Christ Church in Alexandria, VA. Last year we adopted a puppy, named Tuffy (named after the NC State mascot, Drew’s alma mater). We are both excited to get to know all of you here at Christ Church Cathedral and to be here in the beautiful state of Kentucky! Ϯ
Save the Date!
MUSIC CATHEDRAL SINGERS Cathedral Singers, the Cathedral summer choir, is open to men and women college age and older, who like to sing. Singers rehearse at 9:00am on Sunday morning. All are invited and all are welcome! To participate, or for more information, please contact music assistant, Kathleen Ballng at kballing@ccclex.org. CHORISTER PROMOTIONS/GRADUATIONS Congratulations to our high school graduates: Sarah Anderson, Madison Fogarty, Megan Marcum and Abbie Paris. Sarah will be attending Clemson, and has been in choir 6 years. Madi, who has been in choir for 9 years, and a Head Chorister for 4, will attend Sewanee. Megan and Abbie, both in choir for three years, will attend the University of Kentucky and Mercer University respectively. At the May Evensong, the following choristers were promoted in rank: Senior Chorister Luke Dailey Hannah Edelen Ben Gillig Middler Chorister Alden Beers Charlie Frederick Andrew Garner Lauren Graf Cooper Gray Virgil Lewis Lucy McFarlane Brendan Naish Staige Pettit
Jaiden Lentz Rose McClanahan Emilie Milburn Chorister Jackson Arnold Chloe Beers Sam Dailey Patrick Garner Charlie Naish Grace Ann Preston Scholar Brennan Burke Abbie Paris
Junior Chorister Maggie Ferguson Ani Hutchens
MUSIC NOTES By Kathleen Balling
Dean's award to the Chorister who demonstrates leadership toward building a Christian community: Charlie Frederick and Erilyn Jackson. Jeffrey Smith award, to the girl Chorister who demonstrates exceptional leadership and musicianship: Madison Fogarty. To the boy Chorister who demonstrates exceptional leadership and membership, the Robert Quade award, was given to Woods Prewitt and Michael Naish. Michael and Woods have each been in the choir for 6 years, beginning with the Cathedral Imps, and both boys have been integral to the development of the boys choir. Luke Dailey was awarded the Josh Williams award,which recognizes the boy Chorister who demonstrates exceptional vocal ability and attendance. Congratulations! We are proud of all of you! TOUR TO ENGLAND The Cathedral Choir will depart for England on July 18. They sing choir residencies at York Minster Cathedral, York, and Saint George's Chapel, Windsor. You can keep up with the choir on the blog: cathedralchoirtour.blogspot.com Thank you for your continued support! ĎŽ
At the choir banquet, the following choristers were recognized: Choirmaster Award, for choristers who show exceptional musical growth: Emma Stivers, Alden Beers, Hannah Edelen, Charlie Frederick, and Andrew Garner.
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A VISIT WITH CHRIST CHURCH'S CHIEF REMEMBERER By Susan Stempel
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itting in the sanctuary of our cathedral is a beautiful experience. It can be a holy moment for many of us, looking at the stained glass windows, the altar, the plaques and flags, the arched ceiling, the organ pipes, the kneelers where we bow each Sunday to pray. Yet to see fully the layers upon layers of history surrounding and embedded in our church, it takes a more discerning, focused eye as two hundred and twenty-two years of history are enclosed within these walls. Each artifact that catches our eye is most likely a gift from a parishioner to honor a loved one, or a gift to the church. In the case of the kneelers, the gift also involves the parishioner who has lovingly worked the needlepoint, as well as who it honors and who commissioned the gift. So for over two hundred years, Christ Church Cathedral has been gathering all of these gifts to honor God in the beauty of the church and to remind us of those who have come before us. So who is the “Chief Rememberer” of Christ Church Cathedral? Who keeps track of all of this? Who knows who gave what to whom? Who knows what the importance of this or that artifact is to our history? It’s someone who has a long and distinguished history in our community and in our church. But to find her on a weekday, one must walk past the Welcome Center, go down the steps and take the elevator to the basement of the Helm Building, then walk down a long hall past shelves of storage until you come to a small, unimposing door. Behind the door, you will probably find Carolyn Ware, archivist for Christ Church Cathedral and a passionate resource of our history and the cathedral itself. Ware is one of the daughters of renowned football coach Blanton Collier who coached UK between 1954-1961 and went on to be a championship coach for the Cleveland Browns. With this auspicious genetic background, Carolyn chose a quieter avenue for herself, earning a B.A. in history
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from UK and later serving as curator for clothing at the Highlands Museum in Ashland. Ware’s family (then the Colliers) belonged to Christ Church in the 1950s. Then Carolyn and her husband, Sam Ware, lived in Ashland and transferred back to the Cathedral nine years ago. In the time before returning to Lexington, Carolyn was very active in diocesan work and so was often at the Cathedral. One day, six or seven years ago, former Dean and Rector Morris Thompson approached Ware and asked her if she would serve as the cathedral’s archivist--and so was born our Chief Rememberer and the protector of much of the history and treasures of Christ Church Cathedral. She tells me that she “...enjoys the discoveries and sharing the results.” Carolyn’s enthusiasm for keeping the memories and treasures alive is palpable. And it’s contagious. On a recent visit with her to learn some of the vast history she has learned and treasured, it was challenging to absorb one treasure before she was off to show me another. One of the first things we looked at was a handsome exhibit case in the Welcome Center, designed and crafted by George Neal. It’s one of our newer gifts-- dedicated in the Spring of 2013--in honor of Charles Seabrook by his wife Shirley who, herself, has been involved in archive work at CCC. The next time you are in the Welcome Center, take a look as the exhibits in the
case as they change on a regular basis dos, wainscoting and chancel rail were and always hold some interesting history. erected in 1913 in memory of John S. Next Carolyn took us to a room I’ve Pearce by his sister Anna Pearce Carrick, only “heard of,” but have never seen. It’s and his two brothers, Edwin Pearce and the Choir Room on the third floor of the Charles C. Pearce.” original cathedral. Known as the Bishop Our lecturn is made of oak and Abbott Memorial Library, now it serves features an eagle whose wings are outas the Choir Room and few not in the spread. It is in memory of Richard Curd, choir ever see it. But many of us hear the given by his family in 1868. The intricately choir practicing, with the sounds of their designed pulpit, on the Epistle side of beautiful voices and music floating down the church, has the figure of Christ in the back stairway. the front and was erected in memory of As we look around the room now Eleanor H. Curd, by her daughters, also in lined with standing desks where the choir 1868. rehearses, Ware tells me “...the windows The Cathedral’s organ is of “the claswere dedicated in 1948-49. One winsic or chorus type.” It was built by Holtdow depicts the shield for the Diocese kamp of Cleveland and was purchased in of Lexington; another is the Abbot fam1948 as a memorial to the Rt. Rev. Lewis Windows in the Bishop Abbott Memoily shield; another is the shield of Kings William Burton, first Bishop of Lexington rial Library, now the Choir Room. The windows were dedicated in 1948-49. College, Windsor, Nova Scotia, Bishop (1896-1929) and Mary Lovell Whitney Abbott’s alma mater; and the fourth winHuguelet (1895-1928). dow is the shield of the Diocese of Kentucky. This lovely, airy The Winston Memorial Chapel, located right next to the room, along with the windows, were a gift from Mrs. Abbott sanctuary, is a miniature of the sanctuary. Also, affectionin memory of her husband. ately known as the St. Peter and St. Paul Chapel, parishioner Next she shows me the baptismal font in the sanctuary. Laura Parish’s grandmother, Mrs. L.L. Haggin II was instruShe relates that it has a particularly charming origin in that mental in getting architect Philip Frohman, to consult on all after a suggestion by the rector of the need for a baptismal aspects of it. And he did just that, down to the paint colors font, eight little girls in the Sunday School class sewed items so that future art and artifacts added to it could easily blend and then had a fair to sell their handiwork, raising $150. The in. Carolyn explains that Frohman was a consultant to the then Reverend Edward Fairfax Berkley sent the money to Washington National Cathedral famed Kentucky artist Joel T. Hart in Italy who designed it. What has been offered here in this article is a minuscule The font was dedicated in 1848 and for all the years since, portion of what we are surrounded by at Christ Church Cathe children of our church have gathered around the baptis- thedral. We are living and breathing history--the Cathedral is mal font to watch other little ones be baptized. imbued with all those who came before us and will include It was during Reverend Berkley’s tenure (1839-1858) us and our gifts as the years pass. Take a look around, a long that the current church building was completed. The Lexing- look. Our Chief Rememberer can share so much with you ton Observer and Reporter, May 24, 1848, devoted several about all of the many treasures within our church. columns to the new church, saying, “It is one of the most Other resources about our church included: The Story of Christ chaste, beautiful and perfect specimens of the plain Gothic Church, Lexington, KY 1796-1976, compiled by Frances Keller Swinwhich has been erected in the western country.” [from ford; Chapel of Saint Peter and Saint Paul Christ Church Episcopal Christ Church Cathedral Diocese of Lexington A Brief History Lexington, KY Needlepoint Guild of Christ Church, October 1984; and, Christ Church Cathedral, Diocese of Lexington, Lexington, Kentucky, of the First Episcopal Church West of the Alleghany Moun1796-1996, compiled and edited by June M. Kinkead, Richard Detains] Camp and Kay Collier- Slone, History researched by Frances Keller “The beautiful white marble altar...with its mosaic inlay Barr. Ϯ in gold and blue, dominates the chancel,” says “The Story of Christ Church,” which goes on to tell us that “The altar, rere-
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A NEW MESSAGE TO THE 12 TRIBES OF ISRAEL By Dr. Elizabeth Conrad
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alking down the hill toward the barn, site of of this year’s VBS, I could not help but be caught up in the sounds that made their way to me during my approach. Peals of laughter mixed with with the baaing of sheep and goats let me know that I was moving into a different time. As I got closer, I heard the wounds of hammers tapping and smelled sweet incense. This year’s VBS was a creation of a marketplace from the year 29. Everyone wore togas as they wandered from tribe to tribe and into the marketplace to purchase Mediterranean snacks and the various wares and talents being sold. 70 plus
children made their purchases with gold painted rocks. I witnessed an interaction in the marketplace when a beggar woman came in and had no money to purchase anything. One child gave up some of her gold so the beggar could have some. Other skits by teenagers took place during the three days. The sounds continued with the splashing of creek water when John the Baptist baptized Jesus
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and other baptisms followed. Spending this much intense time in the lush growth of God’s creation was, in a sense, a baptism for all. The children kept being drawn to the creek surrounded with the sounds of birds, babbling water, and many insects. The hunger for the earth was palpable. The last day was a big exclamation filled with yet more sounds! The camel was there for rides and an amazing closing was designed by Anne, Alex Clay and Pat Arnold. Alex and others from the men’s choir sang beautifully in Hebrew. Each tribe had written a prayer; we danced the hora and we sang. The weather cooperated although there had been some concern.
This was the second year Christ Church Cathedral partnered with St. Andrews church to do VBS. Anne Garrett put in tireless hours of creativity and leadership to make this a rich time for all. Beth Headley was in charge, yet again, of the marketplace filling it with authentic crafts, sounds and smells. Jesus brought a new message to the 12 tribes of Israel – one of unconditional love and healing. We are to take this message to the ends of the earth. From the Garner’s farm into the marketplace of Lexington, Kentucky and beyond we have been charged to be his hands, feet and voice. Ϯ
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NEW LIFE FROM TATTERED BITS By Kathleen Imhoff
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Waste not, want not." I heard that phrase repeatedly from my Mother and Grandmother as I was growing up. In our house, we saved string, reused aluminum foil, and opened holiday packages carefully so the wrapping paper could be reused. Being good stewards of God's gifts was stressed. Most of my early art projects consisted of "found objects" made of items which previously had other uses. As I married and had children of my own, I found myself repeating the same timeworn words, "Waste not, want not." The upside of following this principal was I saved many items from going to the landfill. The downside was I often collected and stored odd pieces thinking I could use them in the future for something else. One of the things I collected were beautiful, old book covers from books that were mildewed, torn or damaged. The books were no longer useful, but the covers were often works of art. As my collection of covers grew, I researched the artists who created them. I
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found for about 80 years, (18401920) artists and illustrators were involved in book cover design. Often the designers were more famous than the authors. I looked for a way to preserve the covers and tell the story of the people who created them. Book Cover Eco Art Preserving an Art Form for Future Generations was born. I began restoring, preserving and upcycling the tattered pieces of cloth I had collected for years. Upcycling is a process of converting waste materials or useless products into new materials. Upcycling gives items scheduled for the trash value and a new life. When I began curating this exhibit, I wanted not only to showcase exquisite, well designed works of art, but also to encourage and inspire viewers to look for ways to save items doomed for the landfill and use them to create art. In all parts of our lives, not only with material things, we sometimes see only the trash pieces of each other. I hope this exhibit inspires viewers to take the scraps of life, the damaged, torn bits and look for new possibilities in those scraps. With God's help, we can upcycle both material things and our lives. ĎŽ
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DEDICATION OF "THE KELLS EVANGELISTS OF CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL" By The Rev. Brent Owens
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uring Art at the Cathedral Gallery Hop on Friday, June 20, an incredible work of art was dedicated to the glory of God and in memory of Helen Burg (January 28, 1937-January 28, 2008), a long-standing member of this congregation, member of the local mental health center board and president of the Margaret Hall School and its successor foundation. This artwork, titled “The Kells Evangelists of Christ Church Cathedral,” was given by the artist Robert Walker in memory of Helen Burg. In attendance were over 120 Gallery Hop visitors, including Helen's husband, David Burg, and many family members and friends, along with Robert Walker. Artist Robert Walker spoke of the inspiration for this work. "This picture is of the four Evangelists from the Book of Kells, which is one of the most elaborate and intricate of Gospel manuscripts written in the 'Dark Ages.' The image for Matthew as a man conveys Christ’s humanity, Mark’s is a lion, perhaps a reference to St. John the Baptist’s preaching like a lion, Luke is a sacrificial ox and John is the eagle that can stare directly into the sun and thus into eternity."
Walker discusses his process for creating this drawing. "This artwork was executed in colored pencil. First, a pencil drawing was made using an accurate scale version taken from the manuscript page. Next, the drawing was done in ink. Then the long labor began. The type of colored pencil used for the pictures is made from wax and clay plus pigment. Colors are developed using countless thin layers of color one on top of the other. For some tones, there were easily a dozen layers of color to obtain richness and subtle variety. Once a sufficient color is built up, a final burnishing layer is applied to produce a waxy shine on the surface. The drawings began in the spring of 2011 and were completed in the autumn of 2013. In keeping with the original Kells, the picture is not signed and thus remains an apparently anonymous work." We give thanks for the life and ministry of Helen Burg, as we also give thanks for the generosity of the artist Robert Walker. Ϯ
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GENERATIONS GATHER AT CHRIST CHURCH APARTMENTS By The Rev. Brent Owens
foresight to build affordable housing in downtown Lexington. We are especially thankful for the ministry of David and Sue Aiken, who for the past 15 years have organized this picnic, but are now stepping down from this ministry. The members of the Cathedral and the residents of the apartments have truly enjoyed getting together for this picnic. Many thanks to David and Sue for their care and hospitality! We also give thanks for the Christ Church Cathedral members who serve on the Board of Christ Church Apartments: Bill Davis (Chairperson), David Aiken, John Brice, Susan Bullard, Leslie Cox, Addison Hosea, The Rev. Brent Owens, Mary Preston, and Frank White. Ϯ
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n Saturday, June 7, Cathedral members gathered at Christ Church Apartments for the annual picnic. Some members of the Boys and Girls Choirs sang, several played their musical instruments, hot dogs and hamburgers were grilled, and conversation was shared with the residents. Christ Church Cathedral built the Apartments in the 1970’s to provide housing to people 55 and older on fixed incomes. This living ministry connects today’s Cathedral members with members from the 1970’s who had the
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TUTORS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR HARRISON SCHOOL By Loys Mather & Lissa Macfarlan
READING & MATH TUTORS NEEDED Many of you are aware of the work nearly 20 volunteers (mostly from the Cathedral) are doing as reading tutors at Harrison School. The principal recently pointed out that the share of students who are reading at a proficient level has risen from 26 percent to over 80 percent. She credits much of this to the Great Leaps Reading assistance the volunteers have been providing. This fall, the school wants to begin a Great Leaps Math intervention to help improve students' math scores. An additional 20 volunteers will be needed. Please consider becoming one of the volunteers. It should take only about an hour or so of your time once a week -- or more if you wish. Be aware that one of the tutors this past year had a full-time job but fit in his 90 minutes at the school at a convenient time for his schedule. Any of the current volunteers will assure you that you'll feel fully rewarded for your experience -- which explains why so many of them have been assisting year after year. Contact Loys Mather for more information at 895-299-8569 or loysmather@gmail.com. SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR HARRISON For the past several summers, members of the Cathedral have gener-
ously donated large quantities of school supplies for the students at Harrison Elementary. Declining school budgets have left the school with limited funds to purchase supplies. Further, over 90 percent of the children come from homes with very low incomes, consequently limiting the parents' ability to send their children to school with adequate supplies. Thus, the supplies furnished by Cathedral members last year were sorely needed and were put to good use. As we delivered boxes of supplies to the classrooms a few days before school began, teachers and staff stopped us repeatedly to impress upon us their heartfelt gratitude and how necessary our help is. Once again, you’re being asked to consider donating to this effort this year. There are two ways you may participate: • Make a cash donation (marking “Harrison Supplies” in the memo line) and someone from the Cathedral will purchase and deliver the supplies for you, or • Bring any of the following items to the Cathedral by August 5 and leave them in the collection bins near the Welcome Center:
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Classroom Supplies Needed: *Dry-erase markers *Paper towels *Kleenex *Lysol Wipes without bleach Student Supplies Needed: *Loose paper – wide-ruled *Glue sticks *Gallon-size Ziploc bags *Pencils – Ticonderoga #2 Spiral notebooks – wide-ruled, one subject Two-pocket folders with prongs, any color Marble composition notebooks – wide-ruled Markers – Crayola basic colors, regular and thin Crayons – Crayola 24-pack Colored Pencils Scissors – Fiskars for children Large pink erasers or pencil-top erasers *These items are the most needed The brand names are listed as a recommendation because these items seem to last a great deal longer than other brands. We will gladly accept any brand, though. Thank you again for your past generosity—and for your consideration of helping again this year. Ϯ
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THE PRESCRIPTION FUND'S CURE By The Rev. Brent Owens
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or many years the Christ Church Cathedral Prescription Fund assisted people who were unable to afford their prescription medications. For some it was as simple as having diabetes medication, but not having enough money to buy the syringes. For others, it was a matter of expensive medications. For the past seven years, longtime parishioner Laura Parrish has faithfully received emails and phone calls from social workers who referred those in need of prescriptions. Laura then connected with several pharmacies to get those prescriptions filled. All of the money for the Prescription Fund came from individual donations. With the enactment of the Affordable Care Act and Kentucky’s “Kynect” (Kentucky's Healthcare Connection), people are now able to obtain their prescriptions. Since these laws have gone into effect, social workers have told Laura there is no longer anyone in need of money for prescription medication assistance. Laura recommended the Prescription Fund be retired, since it is no longer needed, and the remaining funds go to the Emergency Assistance Fund (EAF), which helps people with rent and utilities. Laura says she is glad people are now able to get the prescriptions they need. But when she took over the Prescription Fund from Cissy Collins (who staffed it for 15 years!) she felt drawn to it so she could help people in need. Plus, she could do this ministry from home, on the phone. Laura says, “People were so appreciative of the help, and
it was so rewarding.” After seven years Laura “feels like she’s been to pharmacy school.” Before the Affordable Care Act, Laura says, the Prescription Fund assistance was really needed, especially for children. Laura is thankful for the donors who helped provide enough money and for the pharmacies she worked with who understood what Christ Church Cathedral was doing. We give thanks for Laura’s faithful ministry through the Prescription Fund, for everyone who gave money to help those in need of prescriptions, and for Cissy Collins and others who made this ministry possible over the years. What’s Laura’s next ministry? Laura says she’s looking around and praying about it! Ϯ
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EVENTS /// SUMMER SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP TIMES We have heard from many of you a desire to combine summer services so participants in different services can worship together during the summer. The schedule is as follows for the summer: Through Sunday, August 10 8:00am - Rite I service in the Chapel without music 9:00am - Coffee and doughnuts in the Great Hall 10:00am - A traditional Rite II service with choir in the Church. Children’s Chapel will be offered during this service only. 11:00am - Light refreshments in the garden We return to our regular morning service schedule on Sunday, August 17, with three morning services at 7:30, 8:30 and 11:00. SUMMER SUNDAY EVENING WORSHIP TIMES (SANCTUARY) Through June 29; break during July; returning Sunday, August 3 6:00pm - Sanctuary in the Church Sanctuary will take a break for the month of July, so there will be no evening service during that time, but it will return Sunday, August 3. FAMILY FUN DAY & COOKOUT! We will enjoy our summer cookout and a family fun day at the Old Episcopal Burying Ground on June 29 after the 10:00am service. There will be live music, firefighters (and their fire engine!), police officers, a parachute, and face painting. Christ Church Cathedral will provide hot dogs, hamburgers, drinks and plates. Please bring camp chairs or a blanket, and a side dish to share. Sign up at the Welcome Center or online so we can get an accurate count. You won’t want to miss this!
CATHEDRAL NIGHT OUT WITH THE LEGENDS We’re taking Christ Church Cathedral out to the ballgame!! On Sunday, July 13, we’ll be heading to Whitaker Bank Ballpark to catch the Lexington Legends taking on the Hagerstown Suns at 6:05pm. Tickets are $7.00 and can be purchased at the Welcome Center on Sunday mornings or by calling the Cathedral offices during the week. Pick up your tickets at the church, and then meet us at the ballpark for a night of fun with our Cathedral family and friends! CHURCH UNDER THE BRIDGE Save the Date: Christ Church will host Church under the Bridge on August 24. Volunteers and cupcakes needed. Questions? Contact Caywood or Beth Prewitt at 421-9128.
NOTICES /// PRAYER LIST UPDATES Many of you submit names of individuals you wish to have listed on the weekly prayer list. In an attempt to keep the prayer list current and manageable, names will be kept on the list for a period of three months. If you wish to have a name placed back on the prayer list, please contact Margaret Christensen at mchristensen@ccclex.org or 254-4497. THANK YOU FOR A GREAT VBS! We offer a big thank you to the Marketplace 29 AD Team for another fun and successful VBS! Thank you to all of the volunteers for making this such a memorable VBS. A special thank you to Dr. Elizabeth Conrad, Anne Garrett, Beth Headley and Ann-Whitney Garner. We can’t wait until next year!
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2014 ALTAR FLOWER MEMORIALS There is a new procedure for weekly flower memorial sponsorship in 2014. When wishing to schedule a flower memorial, please contact Barbara Silcox, Altar Guild Director, at silcox.barbara@gmail.com or by phone at 492-2471, or the Parish Secretary, Margaret Christensen, by email at mchristensen@ccclex.org or by phone at 254-4497 to make your request. A list of the available weeks is posted outside the Atrium. Please note, some Sundays you may be asked to share memorials, if more than one person signs up for the same week. The suggested donation per memorial is $100.
MISSION /// HELP DELIVER MEALS On Tuesday afternoons once a month between 4:30 and 5:00pm, a team from CCC delivers meals for Moveable Feast to HIV and Hospice patients in Lexington. We go in pairs, it takes no longer than two hours and each pair only delivers once a month. If you are interested in being part of this ministry, please contact Cissy Collins at 255-9535 or ksc5567@ hotmail.com. Ϯ
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY JULY
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Holy Eucharist Rite I • Chapel Doughnuts • Great Hall Holy Eucharist Rite II • Church Children's Chapel Welcome Reception • Garden
WEDNESDAYS 12:05pm Healing Service • Chapel
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UPCOMING SERVICES & EVENTS July 4 Cathedral Offices Closed July 13 Cathedral Night Out with the Legends July 18-28 Choir Tour in England August 3 Sanctuary Returns August 17 Return to Three Morning Services