This Week at the Cathedral: The Feast of the Epiphany by Christ Church Cathedral

The Epiphany January 6, 2019 â&#x20AC;¢ 10:30 am + Holy Eucharist

Welcome

We are blessed to have you worship with us. All ages are welcome, however, we do offer child care during the liturgy. u Please join us for refreshments immediately following the liturgy. u u

worship, in the form of quiet meditation, begins with the prelude

Prelude

Es ist ein Ros’ entsprungen

Johannes Brahms

• at the sound of the bells, all stand Hymn 128

Episcopal Diocese of Kentucky

We three kings of Orient are

Opening Acclamation Unto us a child is born. Alleluia, alleluia

Come, let us adore him. Alleluia, alleluia Song of Praise • WLP 900

BCP • Book of Common Prayer WLP • Wonder, Love and Praise The people’s responses are indicated in bold type.

The Word of God Collect for the Epiphany celebrant people Collect for the Second Sunday in Lent celebrant The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Let us pray.

O God, by the leading of a star you manifested your only Son to the peoples of the earth: Lead us, who know you now by faith, to your presence, where we may see your glory face to face; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

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First Lesson

Isaiah 60:1-6

Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you. For darkness shall cover the earth, and thick darkness the peoples; but the Lord will arise upon you, and his glory will appear over you. Nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. Lift up your eyes and look around; they all gather together, they come to you; your sons shall come from far away, and your daughters shall be carried on their nursesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; arms. Then you shall see and be radiant; your heart shall thrill and rejoice, because the abundance of the sea shall be brought to you, the wealth of the nations shall come to you. A multitude of camels shall cover you, the young camels of Midian and Ephah; all those from Sheba shall come. They shall bring gold and frankincense, and shall proclaim the praise of the Lord. The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God. 4

Psalm

72:1-7,10-14

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Give the King your justice, O /God, * and your righteousness /to the Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Son; That he may rule your people /righteously * and the /poor with justice;

That the mountains may bring prosperity to the /people, * and the little /hills bring righteousness. He shall defend the needy among the /people; * he shall rescue the poor and crush /the oppressor.

He shall live as long as the sun and /moon endure, * from one generation /to another.

He shall come down like rain upon the /mown field, * like showers that /water the earth.

In his time shall the righteous /flourish; * there shall be abundance of peace till the /moon shall be no more. The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall pay /tribute, * and the kings of Arabia and /Saba offer gifts. All kings shall bow down be/fore him, * and all the nations /do him service.

For he shall deliver the poor who cries out in di/stress, * and the oppressed who /has no helper. He shall have pity on the lowly and /poor; * he shall preserve the lives /of the needy.

He shall redeem their lives from oppression and /violence, * and dear shall their /blood be in his sight.

Second Lesson

Ephesians 3:1-12

This is the reason that I Paul am a prisoner for Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles-for surely you have already heard of the commission of God’s grace that was given me for you, and how the mystery was made known to me by revelation, as I wrote above in a few words, a reading of which will enable you to perceive my understanding of the mystery of Christ. In former generations this mystery was not made known to humankind, as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit: that is, the Gentiles have become fellow heirs, members of the same body, and sharers in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel. Of this gospel I have become a servant

according to the gift of God’s grace that was given me by the working of his power. Although I am the very least of all the saints, this grace was given to me to bring to the Gentiles the news of the boundless riches of Christ, and to make everyone see what is the plan of the mystery hidden for ages in God who created all things; so that through the church the wisdom of God in its rich variety might now be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places. This was in accordance with the eternal purpose that he has carried out in Christ Jesus our Lord, in whom we have access to God in boldness and confidence through faith in him.

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

Hymn 124 Gospel

What star is this that beams so bright

Matthew 2:1-12

The Holy Gospel of our Lord, Jesus Christ, acording to Matthew.

Glory to you, Lord Christ

In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, “Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage.” When King Herod heard this, he was frightened, and all Jerusalem with him; and calling together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Messiah was to be born.

They told him, “In Bethlehem of Judea; for so it has been written by the prophet: `And you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for from you shall come a ruler who is to shepherd my people Israel.’” Then Herod secretly called for the wise men and learned from them the exact time when the star had appeared. Then he sent them

to Bethlehem, saying, “Go and search diligently for the child; and when you have found him, bring me word so that I may also go and pay him homage.” When they had heard the king, they set out; and there, ahead of them, went the star that they had seen at its rising, until it stopped over the place where the child was. When they saw that the star

had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy. On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother; and they knelt down and paid him homage. Then, opening their treasure chests, they offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they left for their own country by another road.

The Gospel of the Lord.

Praise to you, Lord Christ. Sermon

The Very Reverend Joan Pritcher

Nicene Creed • BCP 358 We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with

the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

Prayers of the People • BCP 388

Form IV

Let us pray for the Church and for the world.

Grant, Almighty God, that all who confess your Name may be united in your truth, live together in your love, and reveal your glory in the world. • silence Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer.

Guide the people of this land, and of all the nations, in the ways of justice and peace; that we may honor one another and serve the common good. • silence Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer. Give us all a reverence for the earth as your own creation, that we may use its resources rightly in the service of others and to your honor and glory. • silence Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer.

Lead the committee which is charged with searching for the woman or man who will be the next Dean of the Cathedral. • silence Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer.

Bless all whose lives are closely linked with ours, and grant that we may serve Christ in them, and love one another as he loves us. We give thanks for the birthday of Bob Halliday. • silence Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer.

Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit; give them courage and hope in their troubles, and bring them the joy of your salvation. We pray for those on our prayer list especially Ginger Shackleton, Tim Tice, Carol Brown, Charles Cooksey, Gretchen Davis, Carol Kendall, Norma Laufer, Jerry Marsh, Donna Pottinger, James Searcy. • silence Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer.

We commend to your mercy all who have died, that your will for them may be fulfilled; and we pray that we may share with all your saints in your eternal kingdom. • silence Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer. • the celebrant adds a concluding collect.

Prayers of the People • BCP 388

Form IV

Let us pray for the Church and for the world.

Grant, Almighty God, that all who confess your Name may be united in your truth, live together in your love, and reveal your glory in the world. • silence Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer.

Lead the committee which is charged with searching for the woman or man who will be the next Dean of the Cathedral. • silence Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer.

The Peace

• all greet one another in the name of the Lord

The peace of the Lord be always with you.

And also with you.

Dean’s Welcome

Holy Communion Offertory Anthem

Nativity Carol

Born in a stable so bare, Born so long ago; Born neath light of star He who loved us so. Far away, silent He lay, Born today, your homage pay, Christ is born for aye, Born on Christmas Day.

Wise men from distant far land, Shepherds from starry hills Worship this babe so rare, Hearts with His warmth He fills. Far away, silent He lay, Born today, your homage pay, Christ is born for aye, Born on Christmas Day.

Cradled by mother so fair, Tender her lullaby; Over her son so dear Angel hosts fill the sky. Far away, silent He lay, Born today, your homage pay, Christ is born for aye, Born on Christmas Day.

Love in that stable was born Into our hearts to flow; Innocent dreaming babe, Make me Thy love to know. Far away, silent he lay, Born today, your homage pay, Christ is born for aye, Born on Christmas Day.

John Rutter

Presentation Hymn 7

Christ, whose glory fills the skies

The Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer B â&#x20AC;˘ BCP 367 celebrant

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It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and every where to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.

Because in the mystery of the Word made flesh, you have caused a new light to shine in our hearts, to give the knowledge of your glory in the face of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:

Sanctus WLP 852

We give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love which you have made known to us in creation; in the calling of Israel to be your people; in your Word spoken through the prophets; and above all in the Word made flesh, Jesus, your Son. For in these last days you sent him to be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world. In him, you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to stand before you. In him, you have brought us out of error into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life. On the night before he died for us, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”

After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.” Therefore, according to his command, O Father,

We remember his death, We proclaim his resurrection, We await his coming in glory;

And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Lord of all; presenting to you, from your creation, this bread and this wine.

We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Sacrament of the Body of Christ and his Blood of the new Covenant. Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice, that we may be acceptable through him, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. In the fullness of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us to that heavenly country where, with [_________. and] all your saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage of your sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation. By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever.

The Great Amen

• at the conclusion of the Great Thanksgiving all sing:

The Lord’s Prayer • BCP 364 Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.

The Breaking of the Bread Fraction Anthem

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• families of choir members may receive the sacrament together at the beginning of the

distribution of communion. You may simply join your family member in the line, receive, then return to your seat. Children of choristers may return to their seat or join their family for the remainder of the service in the chancel. • any baptized person from any Christian tradition who wishes to encounter the Real Presence of the Risen Christ in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood is welcome to receive Holy Communion. If you wish to learn more about the Sacrament of Holy Baptism, please speak with a priest or deacon following the liturgy. • gluten free wafers are available; as you prepare to receive bread indicate your preference to the priest • if you would like to receive a blessing instead of Communion, please indicate this by crossing your arms over your chest

Communion Hymn 112

In the bleak midwinter

• all stand

Prayer after Communion • BCP 366 Almighty and everliving God, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the Body of your Son, and heirs of your eternal kingdom. And now, Father, send us out to do the work you have given us to do,to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord.To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.

Blessing Concluding Hymn 118

Brightest and best of the stars of the morning

Dismissal Let us go forth into the world rejoicing in the newborn Prince of Peace. Alleluia, alleluia.

Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia. Postlude

Wir glauben all’ an einen Gott

serving today . . .

J. S. Bach

Jack Ashworth, organist Daniel Gilliam, choirmaster The Cathedral Choir Aaron Angel, verger Mitzi Friedlander, Jerry Brown, lectors Randy Wells, intercessor Page Curry, Marilyn Werst, Jan Margerum, Marcia Wilmet, chalice bearers Louise Isaacs, Chris Hart, Tim Tice, acolytes Tim Tice, altar guild

... as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord Joshua 24:15

Cathedral Matters

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My dear people of Christ Church Cathedral, and our guests,

We are entering one of the quieter seasons of the church year. Epiphany, tucked in between Christmas and Lent, doesn’t get much attention. But don’t let that fool you— there’s plenty packed into these eight weeks. During the season of Epiphany we remember the important ways that Christ, through his life, showed God to us. In doing that, he made it possible for us to shape our life after his pattern. In just three weeks, Sunday, January 27, following 10:30 worship, we will sit down together for Lunch and Annual Meeting. I urge all of you to attend the 10:30 liturgy (rather than the 8:30) so that we can gather as a community of faith to discuss the important matters of the parish. At Annual Meeting, we will read and/or hear ministry reports, look at the budget for 2019, and select four new Chapter members. Read more about it on page 6. In two weeks, Sunday, January 20, the Cathedral Choir, Choirmaster Daniel Gilliam, and Organist Jack Ashworth will join choirs from Calvary and Cathedral of the Assumption for Three Choir Festival. Mark your calendars now—more information about the program will be available next week. Today we blessed chalk—for the traditional practice of Blessing our Homes at Epiphany. Read more about the meaning of that rite and how you can do it on the Cathedral Matters insert. The children have generously left some chalk for you—in baskets at the entrances of the Nave. Take a piece home with you so that you can bless your lintels. But, now, as you prepare for worship, reflect upon these words from The Oxford Book of Prayer: Almighty God, as your Son our Savior was born of a Hebrew mother, but rejoiced in the faith of a Syrian woman and of a Roman soldier, welcomed the Greeks who sought him, and suffered a man from Africa to carry his cross, so teach us to regard all faithful people as fellow heirs of the kingdom of Jesus Christ. I’m glad you are here today. Faithfully,

The Very Reverend Joan Pritcher Your Dean in the Interim, On this Feast of the Epiphany

we pray New or Updated This Week — Midday Mass Updated

Midday Mass

Pick a day to come pray with us.

Midday Mass is back with daily Holy Eucharist and these three commemorations:. Tuesday Harriet Bedell, Deaconess and Missionary, 1969 Wednesday Julia Chester Emery, Missionary, 1922 Thursday William Laud, Archbishop of Canterbury, 1645 Note that there will be weeks (such as this week of January 7) when there is a day (or days) without the commemoration of a saint or a feast day. On the days that there is not a saint or feast (such as Monday and Friday of this week), there will still be Midday Eucharist. Join us at Midday Worship to help celebrate your birthday, your anniversary, or to keep any day of special observance. And be sure to thank your chapel leaders who serve the midday service: Dorothy Converse, Monday; Helen Murray, Tuesday; Randy Wells, Wednesday; Page Curry & Terry Laun, Thursday; Jerry Marsh, Friday.

Daily Prayer Online

Prayer is an important part of being an Episcopalian. The discipline of prayer, known as the Daily Office, is one of the gifts of the Church to us. Daily Prayer Online uses our Cathedral Facebook page. Each morning at 5:00 a.m., a prayer will be posted; it can be accessed at any point throughout the day, and even in days following. You will also be invited, in the posts, to include prayer requests in the Comments section. We include those prayer requests in our Prayers of the People at Midday Mass and on Sundays. Check out Daily Prayer Online and consider sharing it with your friends. Make sure that you ‘like’ and ‘follow’ the Cathedral page: Christ Church Cathedral@ChristChurchLouKY.org. 2

Interested in Singing in the Choir?

Do you have experience singing in choir? Are you interested in contributing your talents to the Cathedral Choir? If so, please talk to choirmaster Daniel Gilliam, either in person on a Sunday or send him an email danielgilliam@gmail.com.

Welcome To Our New Acolytes

We are grateful for three new acolytes: Hunter Gilliam, Katie Grace Gilliam, and Chase Winemiller. Many thanks also to Verger, Aaron Angel, who prepared them for their new assignments. You will see Hunter, Katie and Chase work together as a team, and also as fill ins for other team members. Take a moment to thank them when you see them in worship.

we study Children’s Sunday School

Children’s Sunday School meets at 9:45 in Dean’s Hall. Children’s Sunday School uses a clergy, chapter, parent and parishioner-led Montessori-based curriculum. Our team includes: Art Specialist, Stephanie Potter; Assistant Presenter, Carol Syvertsen; and several aides. Special thanks to Dorothy Converse, Chase Durnil, Chase Winemiller, Katie Grace Gilliam, Hunter Gilliam and Dr. Mike Foster. Contact Dean Pritcher if you would like to help with class preparation.

Adult Bible Study

Every Sunday, 9:15 a.m. in the library Tom Peters leads a group in reading and studying through the Bible. The group is working its way through the Letters of St. Paul. You are invited to join the group at any time.

we work New or Updated This Week — Community Breakfast

Next Community Breakfast is February 3

The next Community Breakfast is February 3, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m., in Bishops’ Hall. Serving our friends, neighbors, and fellow parishioners is one of the most rewarding ministries at Christ Church Cathedral. In addition to serving breakfast, personal care and food items are always accepted for the food pantry and Central Louisville Community Ministry. Contact Randy Peters if you would like to help or just come.

Urban Ministry Partnership

The Cathedral is part of a group of parishes intown and in surrounding neighborhoods that works to create relationships with our downtown neighbors. The Partnership sponsors Laundry Love and has offered joint coffee hours and neighborhood picnics for service and fellowship. The intown parishes are Calvary, the Cathedral, Our Merciful Savior and St. George’s. Supporting parishes are Advent, St. Clement and St. Thomas. If building and nurturing relationships with our downtown neighbors is of interest to you, let us know.

Episcopal Relief & Development

Episcopal Relief & Development (ERD) is the compassionate response of The Episcopal Church to human suffering in the world. Hearing God’s call to seek and serve Christ in all persons and to respect the dignity of every human being, ERD serves to bring together the generosity of Episcopalians and others with the needs of the world. ERD faithfully administers the funds that are received from the Church and raised from other sources. It provides relief in times of disaster and promotes sustainable development by identifying and addressing the root causes of suffering. To contribute donate on line https:// www.episcopalrelief.org or write your check to the Cathedral memo it ‘ERD’.

Justice Ministry Through CLOUT

Here’s the latest on your Justice Ministry: The Cathedral, along with 20 other CLOUT member congregations in Louisville, works to build a city of justice where its systems assure that all people are treated fairly. On Dec. 4 CLOUT held its Researchto-Action Kickoff. While past issue efforts will continue, we will begin to research a new issue this year relating to Senior Concerns. The first task will be to decide on a specific problem affecting senior citizens in our city. What problem would you like to see us work to correct? Do you have a story to tell? In addition, if you would like to be part of this justice ministry at the Cathedral, please speak to one of the CLOUT Team members: Page Curry, Mildred Franks, and Jim Monin.

Laundry Love, a Diocesan Urban Ministry Initiative: Jan. 10 & 17 Laundry Love provides assistance to individuals and families that do not have washers/dryers or cannot afford to add expensive laundry costs to their budget. We help fund Laundry Love through your contributions to DEO (Downtown Episcopal Outreach). Laundry Love happens every 2nd Thursday, 5:30-8 p.m. at Aunt Bee’s Laundromat, 2nd and Ormsby and every 3rd Thursday at Parkland Laundromat, 26th and Dumesnil St. in West Louisville. Contact Dorothy Converse if you are interested in helping on 2nd Thursday or Mike DaRif if you are interested in helping on 3rd Thursday.

Kentucky Refugee Ministries

Consider supporting KRM which works to relocate refugees in Louisville. What your gift can do: $25 provides a blanket for a refugee child, $50 provides a monthly bus pass for an adult seeking work, $75 provides groceries for a family’s first week in Kentucky, $100 assists with medications for a sick mother, $150 assists with a heating bill for a 1-bedroom apartment, $500 assists with rent for a family’s new apartment, $1,000 assists a family if someone gets ill and can’t work, $2,500 co-sponsors a new family for three months. Kentucky Refugee Ministries, 969-B Cherokee Rd., Louisville, KY 40204, (502) 479-9180. 3

Downtown Episcopal Outreach (DEO)

Don’t be afraid of CHANGE—put it in the DEO Pig! DEO supports Laundry Love, Kentucky Refugee Ministry and addresses gap needs that arise in service agencies throughout central Louisville. Using the Dean’s Discretionary Fund, and working with outreach partners including Central Louisville Community Ministries, Our Merciful Savior Episcopal Church and St. George’s Episcopal Church, we help with expenses such as ID application fees, prescription drugs, utilities, and some transportation costs. You can help by contributing to the Dean’s Discretionary Fund, and by putting coins and bills in the DEO Piggy Bank.

Coffee In The Hall

Each weekday morning from 8 am to 12:30 pm the hallway in the link building is open to our neighbors. This allows them the chance to come in for a break from the heat/cold/rain, use the restroom, and have a cup of coffee or a bottled water. You can help with this ministry by donating 4-pound bags of sugar, cans of ground coffee, or bottled water to the Cathedral Office.

Central Louisville Community Ministries

Central Louisville Community Ministries (CLCM), formerly Help Ministries of Central Louisville, is one of the oldest community ministries in the city of Louisville. It was created in 1968 by ministers in the downtown area to respond in a structured way to the requests for help that came to churches. CLCM gives direct and personal assistance to residents of the central Louisville community who are in need; to provide a place where residents feel welcome and can receive referrals and shortterm emergency assistance; to advocate on behalf of clients for the improvement of the quality of assistance from providers of public and private services; to create and implement programs that build a sense of community among clients, churches, businesses, and the public and private social sectors; and to provide opportunities to fulfill their urban missions by combining their resources, both financial and human.

we listen New or Updated This Week — Coffee Hour Hosts Annual Meeting Lunch Cathedral Life Meeting Cathedral Book Group

Coffee Hour Hosts

Coffee Hour hosts for today are Dorothy Converse and Mildred Franks. Be sure to thank them for their hospitality.

Cathedral Book Group

The CCC book group will meet on January 13 at 4pm at Randy Peters’ house. We will discuss Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng and choose a book for March. Please let Randy know if you will be there.

Sharing Faith Dinners

Bishop White has invited all congregations of the diocese to participate in the Sharing Faith Dinners, a program intended to draw us deeper into the work of engaging our faith. He writes that “this resource is being offered by the Departments of Christian Formation, and Mission and Evangelism, in response to the call in his address to the 189th Diocesan Convention to renew our focus on adult baptism and evangelism. It will benefit our congregations and our ministry as a diocese.” Sign-up sheet for participating in a gathering is on the Office Bulletin Board. Let me know if you have questions.

Coffee Hour Hosts Invitation

We all enjoy coffee hour after the morning service on Sundays. Currently we have 31 gracious generous hosts who serve about 3 coffee hours during the year. We always welcome new hosts and I will be updating our list and schedule to begin in January. We try to keep the offerings simple so that it is not too much of a burden on a host. There is help (usually our wonderful Frazier Marsh) cleaning up and coffee is already taken care of. If you feel called to host coffee hour, please contact Randy Peters.

Annual Meeting Lunch

As in past years, we will have a parish lunch before the Annual Meeting on January 27. Please sign up on the sign up-sheet outside the office to bring soup (whatever kind you care to prepare), bread, cheese, salads, desserts. Please also sign up to help set food out at the end of the service before lunch or to clean up (please do help clean up—it is not fair for Frazier to do all the work).

Cathedral Life Meeting

There will be a meeting of the Cathedral Life Team after the 10:30 service in the library/Bible Study room on Sunday, January 13, to plan for the second part of our church activity year. This will not be a very long meeting but it is very helpful to meet together and exchange ideas.

Pastoral Care

If you have a Pastoral Care Emergency or Concern, call Dean Pritcher any time on the Pastoral Care line: 502-632-3213. In addition, when there are pastoral concerns about members of our congregation, and with the concurrence of the person or people concerned, Randy Peters sends an e-mail to a list of people who have indicated that they want to know about these concerns. If you want to be included in that distribution list, please let Randy know, either in person or by e-mail, rpeters421@yahoo.com.

Welcome Ministry

Have you ever gone to a church for the first time and no one spoke to you as you entered? That is a Greeter’s role of outreach--to make a person feel welcome as they enter a church for the first time. It requires only about 15-20 minutes each time you greet and it is beneficial to the greeter as much as the one greeted. If you would like to help with this important service to the church, please contact the Dean or Bobbie Fritton.

Greetings!

A greeting card program for Christ Church Cathedral parish has been developed to recognize special and significant days – birthdays, anniversaries, baptisms, confirmations, weddings, and to reach out to the homebound and to express condolences. Adults with current e-mail addresses will receive e-cards from caring@christchurchlouky. org. When the animated portion ends, wait for your personal message screen to appear. Paper cards will be mailed to our children, youth and to folks without e-mail. Please add caring@ christchurchlouky.org to your e-mail addresses so that your e-cards will reach your inbox. To assure receipt of e-cards, please inform the church office of a new or updated e-mail address (after the 2017 Directory listings). Thank you!

Men’s Lunch Group

Cathedral men will meet for lunch and conversation on the first Wednesday of the month. For information call Mike DaRif at 500-4157. All Cathedral men are welcome.

Women’s Lunch Bunch

Cathedral women meet for fellowship and lunch on the third Thursday of each month. For more information, or to make a reservation, e-mail lunchbunchlady@yahoo.com, or call Mildred Franks, 893-3815.

Gay Men’s Supper Club

The Cathedral’s Gay Men’s Supper Club meets each month for conversation and supper. Contact Bill Shelton, woshelton@gmail.com, or call 897-3079.

we build New or Updated This Week — Office Volunteers Search for the Next Dean Chapter 2019 Stewardship at the Cathedral

Office Volunteers

Office volunteers for this week were Page Curry and Jane Halliday. If you would like to volunteer some time in the office contact Frazier Marsh.

Chapter 2019

The Chapter Slate for consideration at Annual Meeting is: Dr. Mike Foster, Mildred Franks, Jane Halliday and Matt Wetmore. How did we arrive at this slate? Names were solicited from the congregation for four weeks (October 28 – November 18). The Nomination Committee (the four Chapter members rotating off Chapter: Michael Cooper, Kirt Jacobs, Patsy Melton, and Kay Wilkinson) met with the Dean to talk about which of the dozen names submitted would give the 2019 Chapter the most breadth and depth, the best congregational representation, plus the benefit of incorporating newer, less familiar, Cathedral members. The Nomination Committee is confident that all of the men and women whose names were submitted are exceptional and would be strong Chapter members. The Committee also believes that the four offered on the slate will best make a balanced Chapter for 2019

Search for the next Dean

Your Dean Search Committee: Mike DaRif, Kirt Jacobs (Chair), Jan Margerum, Susan Marquardt, Stephanie Potter, Paul Real, Katherine Stevenson, Jim Walsh, Kay Shields Wilkinson. Many thanks to them for their commitment to this task. We bid your prayers for the Search Committee as it begins the work.

Stewardship at the Cathedral

Prayerfully consider how you would like to support the ministry of Christ Church Cathedral for 2019. Pledge cards are available at the west and south entrances to the Nave, and on the office sideboard. You have also received a pledge card in the mail, along with a letter from your Senior Warden, Tom Peters. Register your intention on your pledge card and return it by mail or on any Sunday. We have received 77 Pledges totaling $ 277,945. That includes 7 new pledges.

Office Hours

The Cathedral Office hours are Tuesday – Friday, 10 am – 1 pm., and the building is open from 9 am til 4:30 pm. To see Frazier Marsh, Parish Administrator, come between 9:00 and 11:00 am. However, if you have a pastoral care need at any time and cannot get through, the pastoral care line is always open - 502-632-3213.

Membership in the Episcopal Church

Episcopal Church Membership is automatic in the parish at which you were baptized or confirmed, and you can easily move your membership when you relocate. If you would like to become an Episcopalian or to move your membership to the Cathedral, call the parish office, or leave your request with Dean Pritcher. The Cathedral will contact your former parish and make the necessary changes. You make the request, and the Cathedral will handle the paperwork.

Time to RE-ENROLL in the Kroger Community Rewards program

The Cathedral reaps the financial benefits every time you use your Kroger Plus Card.

Here’s how to register online: • Visit www.kroger.com/communityrewards and hit “Create an Account.” • Register your Kroger Plus Card number.  • Once you are registered, you’ll see a tab that says “Kroger Community Rewards.” Hit the “Enroll” tab.  • You will be asked for the company name or number. For best results, enter the Cathedral company number, 11088. • Confirm “Christ Church Cathedral” as your charity and you are signed up. • Next time you shop, double check that your Kroger receipt notes Christ Church Cathedral as your recipient.

Parking at the Cathedral

Parking has been arranged for Sunday mornings at 3 locations: the Transamerica Parking Lot adjacent to Cathedral Commons (Sunday mornings only), at the corner of 2nd and Muhammed Ali; the old “Midas Lot” behind the Cathedral and entered by 1st St. at Louisville Surgical Center entrance; and the YMCA Garage on 2nd St. The Transamerica lot is only to be used for Sunday mornings (you will be towed if you park there at other times). The old “Midas Lot” can also be used on Sunday mornings and in the evenings and on Saturday when the Louisville Surgical Center is closed. The YMCA Garage can be used at anytime although there may be a parking fee depending on day and time. We will continue to work on other options.

Digital Giving

A campaign has been created for online giving with an option to give for general support. The goal is unlimited, but in the future items can be added with specific goals if needed. Payments are made online through Amazon.com with a credit or debit card. The Cathedral will receive a check each month less a 5% payment processing fee. A report will be emailed monthly as well, listing details of each contribution. Campaigns can be accessed using the Donate link at the top of our website. A link will need to be added for mobile.

Scan Your Bulletin and Other Tech Notes

A QR code is posted at each entrance of the Nave. Scan it with your smartphone or other electronic device to download the Service Bulletin and Cathedral Matters into your device. To access the Cathedral’s Wi Fi signal when you are here, use the password ccc421425. And friend us on Facebook: Christ Church Cathedral (421 S. 2nd St., Louisville). Let us know if you have any questions.

Cathedral Chapter

Sara Ceresa, Diocesan Representative Michael Cooper Vance Fritton, Junior Warden Kirt Jacobs Sissy Lanier Kitten Lawless Patsy Melton James Moody, Diocesan Representative Laura Muhlenberg, Diocesan Representative Helen Murray Bill Shelton Stephanie Potter Tom Peters, Senior Warden Paul Real Kay Shields Wilkinson

CALENDAR Sunday, January 6 • 8:30 Holy Eucharist, Rite I in the Chapel • 8:30 am Community Breakfast • 9:15 am Adult Bible Study • 9:45 am Children’s Sunday School in Deans’ Hall • 10:30 am Holy Eucharist, Rite II • 11:45 am Coffee Hour Monday, January 7 • 9 am - 1 pm Uniting Partners for Women & Children (UP) in the Lower Level • Cathedral Office Closed • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel Tuesday, January 8 • Office Hours 10 am –1 pm • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel Wednesday, January 9 • 9 am - 1 pm UP • Office Hours 10 am –1 pm • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel • 6:30 pm Choir Rehearsal Thursday, January 10 • Office Hours 10 am –1 pm • Dean’s Sabbath • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel Friday, January 11 • 9 am - 1 pm UP • Office Hours 10 am –1 pm • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel Saturday, January 12 • Cathedral Closed Sunday, January 13 • 8:30 am Holy Eucharist, Rite I in the Chapel • 9:15 am Adult Bible Study • 9:45 am Children’s Sunday School in Deans’ Hall • 10:30 am Holy Eucharist, Rite II in the Cathedral • 11:45 am Coffee Hour

Why do we pray, study, work, listen and build?

Benedict, the father of Benedictine spirituality, suggested that our life is best balanced between prayer, study, and work. We have taken that challenge as the basis of our common life together at Christ Church Cathedral: We pray (worship and the arts). We study (spiritual formation). We work (service to others). In addition, we know that we are sustained by our life together, and that works best when we listen to one another. We also aim to build and maintain a structure that will support all of our ministry efforts. And so: We listen (cathedral life and fellowship), We build (administration). In Cathedral Matters, you will find information about ministry opportunities at the Cathedral which fit into all five of these areas. Under each of the five main categories you will see what is new to the listing for this week. You will notice that some paragraphs repeat weekly, so that our guests won’t miss any news. You are urged to take your Cathedral Matters home with you so that you will have it for ready reference. Now, read about our ministry, think about how you would like to be involved...and jump right in!

Christ Church Cathedral 421 S. 2nd St., Louisville, KY 40202 502 • 587 • 1354 Frazier Marsh • administrative assistant

frazier@christchurchlouky.org

The Very Rev. Joan Pritcher • dean

dean@christchurchlouky.org

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The Blessing of Homes at Epiphanytide Since the Middle Ages there has been a tradition that on (or near) the feast of the Epiphany we pray for God’s blessing on our homes, marking the entrance with chalk. This is an incarnational image reminding us of the dust of the earth from which we were made. We mark the main door of our home with the initials of the Magi and the numerals of the new year, connected with crosses:

20 + C + M + B + 19 The initials remind us of the legendary names of the Magi – Caspar, Melchior, and Balthasar. They also stand for the Latin motto: Christus mansionem benedicat,

‘May Christ bless this house’ In the Book of Exodus, the Israelites marked their doors with blood so that the Lord would pass over their homes. But in this ritual, we mark our doors with chalk as a sign that we have invited God’s presence and blessing into our homes. It is traditional to write the inscription on the lintel, above the door, but it can be written anywhere near the entrance. The following prayer may be said while the entrance is marked: ‘The three Wise Men, C Caspar, M Melchior, B and Balthasar followed the star of God’s Son who became human 20 two thousand 19 and nineteen years ago. ++ May Christ bless our home ++ and remain with us throughout the new year. Amen.’ May this Epiphany Blessing be a reminder that Christ is incarnate in the love and care we manifest to each other in our ordinary daily lives together Adapted from a text of St James the Great, Haydock, UK, via St. Paul’s, Pawtucket.

We Pray . . .

Prayer is at the heart of Christian community. We use this space to bring before God and the community the needs of those we love. Please submit prayer requests for yourself and others to the church office: info@christchurchlouky.org. We will include those names here so that the community may join you in prayer.

. . . in the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, for the Anglican Church of Melanesia . . . for Cathedral members in need of healing Ginger Shackleton, Tim Tice, Carol Brown, Charles Cooksey, Gretchen Davis, Maurice Gordon, Carol Kendall, Norma Laufer, Jerry Marsh, Donna Pottinger, James Searcy . . . for family and friends of Cathedral members

David Davies, Frank Turner Ed Harrel, Dave Pottinger David Collett, Betty Harrison Janet Shedd & family Alex and Brittany, Larry and Rona, James, Nathan Aidan, Kelly Brown, Sandy Burns, Diane Hobscheid, Keith Kozel Phyllis Pope, Faye Ragsdale-Hussey, Robinson/French Families Andy Rochester Terry Swords Ann, Jeff Kevin Mathes Nancy Tucker, Tammi Winemillerr George, McKenzie Carey Duval, Elizabeth Foster, Michael Foster, Tara Moriarty Marge Brown, Monta Rae Cook, Diane Flechler, Alison Heppard, Carl Horton Judy Horton, Kathy Koloff, Phillip Koloff, Jim Porter, Sharon Turner Louis Besten, Forrest Cook, David Cracraft, Nancy Davis, Mike Kimery Morgan Phillips, Gibbs Reese, Alex Rohleder, Judy Vance Justin Gallahar Clayton, Jim, Yvonne, Bill Turner, Mary Turner Robert Vaughan Grace Kleinschmidt Eric Zoerb Art Embry, Nick & Sally Heil, Jim Watkins & Dean Weller Becky E., Liam, Sam, Noah & Molly, Paula Hamilton, Jeff Potter Foster care children in the Commonwealth of Kentucky Willis and Faye Gill, Terry, Jesse, Megan David Ellis Lindsay Wager Betty Jordan, Susan Livingston, Doug Murray Matt Livingood Mary Dade, Elena & Max Matthews, Bridget Puzon Ivan Potter Brittany, Hank Buckwalter, Liam Coursey, Fr. Nick England Grace Flint, Margaret, Joe Stamper, George Tussey Holt Alexander, Tom Stigger Ann Snyder, Chaurice Weathers Jim Julius Gray, Bee Lampkins Janet Dostal Corbin Harris Hannah Werst Jared Stivers

. . . for those celebrating birthdays

Bob Halliday

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Jerry Brown Carol Brown Melinda Collett Jim & Becky Collings Dorothy Converse Page Curry Mike DaRif Judy Donahue Darren Drain Tara Durnil McCall Eng Mike Foster Bobbie Fritton Vance Fritton Lea Ann Garbrough Paula Hale Angie Halliday Bruce Kleinschmidt Sissy Lanier Terry Laun Kitten Lawless Jan Margerum Jerry Marsh Patsy Melton Helen Murray Nancy Otto Randy Peters Stephanie Potter Dean Pritcher Jan Scholtz Jim Snyder Tom Thill Tim Tice Susan Torok Carolyn Van Zant John & Marilyn Werst Kay Shields Wilkinson

Christ Church Cathedral Episcopal Diocese of Kentucky The Rt. Rev. Terry Allen White, Bishop The Very Rev. Joan Pritcher, Dean in the Interim The Rev. William L. Bippus, Pastoral Associate The Rev. R. Edgar Wallace, Pastoral Associate The Rev. Dr. Eva Markham, Deacon Frazier Marsh, Interim Office Manager Thomas Thill, Sacristan 421 South Second Street, Louisville, KY 40202 502-587-1354 www.christchurchlouky.org â&#x20AC;¢ info@christchurchlouky.org