The Baptism of Our Lord January 12, 2020 • 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
Johannes Brahms
O Welt, ich muss dich lassen
Prelude
Episcopal • at the sound of the bells, all standDiocese Hymn 120
of Kentucky
The Sinless one to Jordan came
Opening Acclamation celebrant people
Collect for Purity Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Song of Praise • S 280
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Gloria in excelsiis
BCP • Book of Common Prayer S • Service music found at the front of the hymnal WLP • Wonder, Love and Praise The people’s responses are indicated in bold type.
The Word of God Collect for the Baptism of Our Lord celebrant people Collect for the Second Sunday in Lent celebrant
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Let us pray.
Father in heaven, who at the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan proclaimed him your beloved Son and anointed him with the Holy Spirit: Grant that all who are baptized into his Name may keep the covenant they have made, and boldly confess him as Lord and Savior; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting
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• all be seated
First Lesson
Isaiah 42:1-9
Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul delights; I have put my spirit upon him; he will bring forth justice to the nations. He will not cry or lift up his voice, or make it heard in the street; a bruised reed he will not break, and a dimly burning wick he will not quench; he will faithfully bring forth justice. He will not grow faint or be crushed until he has established justice in the earth; and the coastlands wait for his teaching. Thus says God, the Lord, who created the heavens and stretched them out, who spread out the earth and what comes from it, who gives breath to the people upon it and spirit to those who walk in it: I am the Lord, I have called you in righteousness, I have taken you by the hand and kept you; I have given you as a covenant to the people, a light to the nations, to open the eyes that are blind, to bring out the prisoners from the dungeon, from the prison those who sit in darkness. I am the Lord, that is my name; my glory I give to no other, nor my praise to idols. See, the former things have come to pass, and new things I now declare; before they spring forth, I tell you of them. The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
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Psalm
29
• sung by the choir
Percy Buck
Ascribe to the LORD, you gods, * ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.
Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his Name; * worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.
The voice of the LORD is upon the waters; the God of glory thunders; * the LORD is upon the mighty waters. The voice of the LORD is a powerful voice; * the voice of the LORD is a voice of splendor.
The voice of the LORD breaks the cedar trees; * the LORD breaks the cedars of Lebanon; He makes Lebanon skip like a calf, * and Mount Hermon like a young wild ox.
The voice of the LORD splits the flames of fire; the voice of the LORD shakes the wilderness; * the LORD shakes the wilderness of Kadesh.
The voice of the LORD makes the oak trees writhe * and strips the forests bare. And in the temple of the LORD * all are crying, “Glory!”
The LORD sits enthroned above the flood; * the LORD sits enthroned as King for evermore.
The LORD shall give strength to his people; * the LORD shall give his people the blessing of peace.
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Second Lesson
Acts 10:34-43
Peter began to speak to them: “I truly understand that God shows no partiality, but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him. You know the message he sent to the people of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ-he is Lord of all. That message spread throughout Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John announced: how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power; how he went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him. We are witnesses to all that he did both
in Judea and in Jerusalem. They put him to death by hanging him on a tree; but God raised him on the third day and allowed him to appear, not to all the people but to us who were chosen by God as witnesses, and who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead. He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is the one ordained by God as judge of the living and the dead. All the prophets testify about him that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name.”
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God. Hymn 116 Gospel
I come the great Redeemer cries
Matthew 3:13-17
The Holy Gospel of our Lord, Jesus Christ, according to Matthew
Glory to you, Lord Christ
Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan, to be baptized by him. John would have prevented him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” But Jesus answered him, “Let it be so now; for it is proper for us in this way to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he consented. And when Jesus The Gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, Lord Christ. Sermon
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The Reverend Edgar Wallace
had been baptized, just as he came up from the water, suddenly the heavens were opened to him and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, the Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.”
Renewal of Baptismal Vows • BCP 304 • the people move to the font while singing:
Come and fill our hearts
The Baptismal Covenant Do you reaffirm your renunciation of evil and renew your commitment to Jesus Christ? I do.
Do you believe in God the Father? I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God? I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit? I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.
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Will you continue in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in the prayers? I will, with God’s help.
Will you persevere in resisting evil, and, whenever you fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord? I will, with God’s help. Will you proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ? I will, with God’s help.
Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself? I will, with God’s help. Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being? I will, with God’s help.
Prayers of the People • BCP 392
Form VI
In peace, we pray to you, Lord God. • silence
For all people in their daily life and work; For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone. For this community, the nation, and the world; For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace.
For the just and proper use of your creation; For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression.
For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble; For those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and the needy. For the peace and unity of the Church of God; For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the Truth.
For Michael our Presiding Bishop, and Terry our Bishop; and for all bishops and other ministers; For all who serve God in his Church.
For the special needs and concerns of this congregation especially those on our Cathedral prayer list: Carol Brown, Charles Cooksey, Maurice Gordon, Carol Kendall, Norma Laufer, Kitten Lawless, Jerry Marsh, Helen Murray, Donna Pottinger, Jo Ann Reazin, James Searcy, Ginger Shackleton, Tim Tice, Isabel Watkins, and those we name before you
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• silence Hear us, Lord; For your mercy is great.
We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life. We give thanks for the birthdays of Bob Halliday, Barbara Beard, Judy Donahue. We offer our personal thanksgivings, silently or aloud. • silence We will exalt you, O God our King; And praise your Name for ever and ever.
We pray for all who have died, that they may have a place in your eternal kingdom. • silence Lord, let your loving kindness be upon them; Who put their trust in you. • the celebrant adds a concluding collect
Thanksgiving over the Water The Lord be with you. And also with you.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give him thanks and praise. We thank you, Almighty God, for the gift of water. Over it the Holy Spirit moved in the beginning of creation. Through it you led the children of Israel out of their bondage in Egypt into the land of promise. In it your Son Jesus received the baptism of John and was anointed by the Holy Spirit as the Messiah, the Christ, to lead us, through his death and resurrection, from the bondage of sin into everlasting life. We thank you, Father, for the water of Baptism. In it we are buried with Christ in his death. By it we share in his resurrection. Through it we are reborn by the Holy Spirit. Therefore in joyful obedience to your Son, we bring into his fellowship those who come to him in faith, baptizing them in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Now sanctify this water, we pray you, by the power of your Holy Spirit, that those who here are cleansed from sin and born again may continue for ever in the risen life of Jesus Christ our Savior. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be all honor and glory, now and for ever.
Amen.
• after the renewal of baptismal vows the people are sprinkled with holy water 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.
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Welcome
Holy Communion Offertory Anthem
Sicut cervus
G. P. da Palestrina
Like as the hart desireth the water-brooks, so longeth my soul after thee, O God.
Presentation Hymn WLP 765
O Blessed Spring
The Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer B • BCP 367 celebrant celebrant
people people
celebrant people
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. For you are the source of light and life, you made us in your image, and called us to new life in Jesus Christ our Lord. OR
Through Jesus Christ our Lord; who on the first day of the week overcame death and the grave, and by his glorious resurrection opened to us the way of everlasting life. OR
For by water and the Holy Spirit you have made us a new people in Jesus Christ our Lord, to show forth your glory in all the world.
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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 • S 129
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.
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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:
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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 Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.
Fraction Anthem • S 163
Agnus Dei
Invitation to Communion • 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. • if you would like to receive a blessing instead of Communion, please indicate this by crossing your arms over your chest • gluten free wafers are available; as you prepare to receive bread indicate your preference to the priest • 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.
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Communion Hymn 309
O Food to pilgrims given
• 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 497
How bright appears the morning star
Dismissal
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Postlude
How Bright Appears the Morning Star
serving today . . .
Johann Pachelbel
Jack Ashworth, organist Daniel Gilliam, choirmaster Matt Wetmore, associate choirmaster The Cathedral Choir Aaron Angel, verger Liam O’Daniel-Munger, Carolyn Van Zant, lectors Becky Norris, intercessor Marilyn Werst, Mike Foster, Page Curry, Mike DaRif, chalice bearers Susan Torok, Susan Marquardt, Tim Tice, acolytes Rob Guillen, altar guild
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Welcome to Christ Church Cathedral!
Whoever you are and wherever you find yourself on life’s journey, we are glad you are with us today.
The Baptism of our Lord
Today, the Sunday after Epiphany, we celebrate the Baptism of our Lord in the Jordan. Also known as the Theophany, this event reveals Jesus as both God and human. The Gospel tells us of Jesus entering the cleansing waters of Baptism in solidarity with sinful humanity, and rising from them to God’s voice from heaven declaring, “This is my beloved Son in whom, I am well pleased.” Today, we renew our own Baptismal promises and, with the sprinkling of Baptismal water, are reminded that in Christ we are God’s children and one with all humankind.
Transitions
Here at Christ Church Cathedral, we find ourselves in a time of change, moving from one era of our congregation’s life to the next. Transitions, are times of ending and beginning, often periods of uncertainty and hope, of waiting and change, of recollection and anticipation. Recently, we said farewell to Dean Joan Pritcher who has been with us for the past six years. We are grateful for her leadership and friendship. We shall miss her joyful presence. In February, the Cathedral will welcome our new Dean, The Rev. Matt Bradley. We are grateful for the prayerful and diligent work of the Search Committee and Chapter in bringing about his election. We await with hopeful anticipation and confidence the new directions in which God may take us under Fr. Matt’s leadership. In the meantime, our worship and ministries will continue pretty much as usual. During these next few weeks, let us each reflect on how the Cathedral has been a part of our own spiritual journey, and the role it plays in our larger community. What does this place and this congregation mean to you? What has God been doing here? And how may God be leading each of us to be part of and support the new work that will be beginning here? Let us also pray for Fr. Matt and Hannah as they say their own farewell to the community of St. John’s Church in Murray, Kentucky and prepare for their new beginning here with us.
Next Sunday, January 19 – The Second Sunday after Epiphany 8:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist in the Chapel 10:30 am – Holy Eucharist
Sunday, February 9, 2020
Fr. Matthew Bradley’s first Sunday at Christ Church Cathedral. Please plan to be present for this exciting moment in the life of our
congregation.
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Midday Mass
Pick a day to come pray with us.
Midday Mass, at Noon in the Chapel. : • Monday Holy Eucharist Rite II and commemoration
of Hilary, Bishop of Poitiers, 367 • Tuesday Holy Eucharist Rite II • Wednesday Holy Eucharist Rite II • Thursday Holy Eucharist Rite II and commemoration of Richard Meux Benson, Religious, 1915, and Charles Gore, Bishop of Worcester, of Birmingham, and of Oxford, 1932 • Friday Holy Eucharist Rite II and commemoration of Antony, Abbot in Egypt, 356 Many thanks to those who are presiding at Midday Mass in January: The Reverends: Suzanne Barrow, William Bippus, Amy Coultas, Katherine Doyle, Austin Newbery, Karl Ruttan, John Tederstrom, Edgar Wallace. 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; Terry Laun, Tuesday; Randy Wells and Seth Allen, Wednesday; Page Curry, Thursday; Jerry Marsh, Friday.
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Daily Prayer Online
The discipline of prayer, known as the Daily Office, is one of the gifts of the Church to us. Daily Prayer Online is a prayer posted each morning on our Cathedral Facebook page. It can be accessed at any point throughout the day, and even in days following. Readers are 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. To check out Daily Prayer Online and share it with your friends, make sure that you ‘like’ and ‘follow’ the Cathedral page: Christ Church Cathedral @ChristChurchLouKY.org.
we study Children’s Sunday School
Children’s Sunday School is on break but there is Childcare beginning at 9:30 in Deans’ Hall.
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 to the Corinthians. You are invited to join the group at any time.
we work New or Updated This Week — Laundry Love
Justice Ministry January
Our Justice Ministry Issue Committees for 2020 will meet during January and you can play a critical behind-the-scenes part. Committee meetings are held at Fourth Ave. United Methodist at the corner of 4th and St. Catherine. Use the St. Catherine side entrance. We encourage ALL Network Members to participate in one of the 4 Issue Committees for 2020: • Affordable Housing chaired by Trish Ramey of 1st Unitarian meets January 6 at 5:30pm; • Restorative Practices in Schools chaired by Karen Williams of Centennial Olivet Baptist meets January 6 at 6:30 pm; • Mental Illness/Addiction chaired by Chris Finzer of St. John Paul II Catholic meets January 13 at 6:30 pm; • Older Adults Issues co-chaired by Evelyn Clark of Centennial Olivet Baptist and Tom Herman of St. John Paul II Catholic meets January 7 at 6:30 pm. Over the next months there will be meetings with public officials, various social service agencies, and perhaps attendance at Metro Council meetings. Dates will be forthcoming. At outside meetings we are observers except for 1 or 2 designated spokespersons. At Council meetings our role can be as simple as showing up and holding a small sign for one of our issues. You can tailor your level of involvement as you go. For more information, I encourage you to call Page Curry at (502)451-0240, Mildred Franks at (502)893-3815, or Terry Laun at (502)649-1262.
Laundry Love, a Diocesan Urban Ministry Initiative: February 13 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. Contact Dorothy Converse if you are interested in helping on 2nd Thursday.
Next Community Breakfast is February 2
The next Community Breakfast is February 2, 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.
Coffee In the Hall We need donations of gloves, socks and large and extra large T shirts!
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.
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Uniting Partners for Women and Children Uniting Partners for Women and Children (UP) provides a safe place to rest, build community, and find resources needed for women and children to reclaim their lives such as showers, laundry, access to a phone and mailing address and connections to housing, employment, and financial benefits. UP provides resources and referrals through case management and a partnership of providers and assists homeless women and youth with obtaining ID’s and birth certificates. UP is growing its volunteer base and is in need of volunteers to help in 2-hour shifts from 9 am to 11 am and 11 am to 1 pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. You can learn more about UP and how you can help at uplouisville. org and on social media.
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.
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. 4
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’.
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.
Urban Ministry Partnership
The Cathedral is part of a group of parishes in-town 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.
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Coffee Hour Hosts
Coffee Hour host is Randy Peters Be sure to thank her for her hospitality.
Cathedral Book Group
Our next book is Pachinko by Min Jin Lee. We will meet to discuss it January 19 at 4 pm at Norma Laufer’s home.
Find our Cathedral YouTube Channel
Go to the Cathedral Website WELCOME PAGE—the link is https://christchurchlouky. org. Scroll down to the bottom of the WELCOME PAGE and click on the YouTube icon (look for the red square). That click will take you to the Cathedral YouTube Channel where you’ll find a number of interesting Cathedral videos already ready to view.
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 Linda Kiesel, 365-3171.
Annual Meeting Lunch
Join us for lunch before the Annual Meeting! We will have soup, bread, cheese and desserts. We have wonderful cooks in our congregation and the selection of soups is always fun and delicious. Please consider bringing a soup (we need 6-7 soup offerings), bread (already sliced please), lots of cheeses and lots of desserts. And we need a couple of helpers to set food out before the lunch and, especially, with CLEAN UP! There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board outside the office. Thank you!
Pastoral Care
If you have a Pastoral Care Emergency or Concern, call Deacon Eva Markham at 502262-1457. 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.
Cathedral Stories
Cathedral Stories are videos created by Cathedral parishioners (with the help of the Communications Task Force) to share their experience at the Cathedral with the rest of us. The first video is a conversation with Jerry Brown and Vance Fritton, long-time parishioners and choristers. Be thinking about what you’d like to share in your Cathedral Stories video. Then check with Fr. Edgar Wallace to set up a production meeting..
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.
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. 5
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 Frazier Marsh or Bobbie Fritton.
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Office Volunteers
Office volunteers for this week were Mildred Franks, Dorothy Converse and Jane Halliday. If you would like to volunteer some time in the office contact Frazier Marsh.
Office Hours
The Cathedral 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 contact deacon Eva Markham at 502-262-1457.
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.
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Stewardship Report
We have received 65 pledges for $257,968.
Chapter Election
Chapter Election will be part of Annual Meeting in January. The ballot for the four open positions is: Jerry Brown, Page Curry, John Kiesel, Susan Marquardt, and John Werst. Stay tuned for photos and biographical information to come on these five candidates.
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!
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.
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 ENROLL in the Kroger Community Rewards program
• This past quarter fifty-five households participated in the Kroger Community Rewards program, contributing $304 to our operating budget. • 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.
Website Calendar
Check out the new and improved Calendar feature of our Website. And thank the Communications Task Force—especially Aaron Angel and Fr. Edgar Wallace—and Frazier Marsh, our Parish Administrator, for making that happen. You can find the calendar on the Cathedral Website at this link: https://christchurchlouky.org/Schedule.html.
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.
Cathedral Chapter
Bill Bonds, Diocesan Representative Sara Ceresa, Diocesan Representative Michael Foster, Senior Warden Mildred Franks Vance Fritton Jane Halliday Sissy Lanier Kitten Lawless James Moody, Diocesan Representative Helen Murray Tom Peters, Junior Warden Stephanie Potter Paul Real Bill Shelton Matt Wetmore
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CALENDAR Sunday, January 12 • 8:30 am Holy Eucharist, Rite I in the Chapel • 9:15 am Adult Bible Study in the Library • 9:45 am Child Care in Deans’ Hall • 10:30 am Holy Eucharist, Rite II • 11:45 am Coffee Hour in Bishops’ Hall Monday, January 13 • 7:30 am – 1 pm Coffee in the Hall • 9 am - 1 pm Uniting Partners for Women & Children (UP) • Cathedral Office closed • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel Tuesday, January 14 • 7:30 am – 1 pm Coffee in the Hall • Office Hours 10 am – 1 pm • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel Wednesday, January15 • 7:30 am – 1 pm Coffee in the Hall • 9 am - 1 pm UP • Office Hours 10 am –1 pm • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel • 4 pm Endowment Meeting, Bishops’ Hall • 6:30 pm Choir Rehearsal Thursday, January 16 • 7:30 am – 1 pm Coffee in the Hall • Office Hours 10 am –1 pm • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel • 6 pm Prison Ministry – Library Friday, January 17 • 7:30 am – 1 pm Coffee in the Hall • 9 am - 1 pm UP • Office Hours 10 am –1 pm • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel • 12 noon Diocesan Meeting, Bishops’ Hall • 5 pm Wedding Rehearsal Saturday, January 18 • Cathedral Closed • 3 pm Wedding Sunday, January 19 • 8:30 am Holy Eucharist, Rite I in the Chapel • 9:15 am Adult Bible Study in the Library • 9:45 am Child Care in Deans’ Hall • 10:30 am Holy Eucharist, Rite II • 11:45 am Coffee Hour in Bishops’ Hall
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
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2020 Candidates for Chapter Election Jerry D. Brown
• Secular stuff. After twenty-two years’ service with the Kentucky Revenue Cabinet, I retired in 2004 as Revenue District Manager, supervising in two of nine district office locations state-wide performing taxpayer assistance, compliance and audit functions. Currently I am serving as City Clerk of the sixth class City of Norbourne Estates, comprised of 178 residences within the Louisville Metro area. Appointment to two-year terms began ten years ago. My educational experience consists of a Degree in History & Government from Western Kentucky University together with post graduate studies in accounting at Kentucky State University. • Sacred stuff. As a cradle Episcopalian baptized (Dean Wicker) and confirmed (Bishops Clingman and Marmion) in the Cathedral, I have been involved at various times in many facets of the parish community. At age ten I became a chorister in the Choir of Men and Boys and am currently in the Cathedral Choir. I have served on Chapter twice, first with Dean Bartlett (c. 1985) then again recently through the transition from Dean Marsh to Dean Bourlakas. I am currently serving on the Finance and Building Committees with previous service on the Music & Worship and Property Committees. While at WKU, Carol and I were married (52 years now) and returned to Louisville and the Cathedral where we continued to work with and support Sunday School and Episcopal Young Churchmen.
Page Curry
Education: A.B., M.A. French; DML French & Spanish, Middlebury College, VT Retired French/Spanish professor at Bellarmine. Public school teacher for 17 years, 11 at Greencastle H.S., IN. I obtained the Doctor of Modern Languages, then accepted the BU position in 1998, commuting home week-ends until Rich retired from DePauw. Serving as volunteer, then director of Putnam Co. Health Services Clinic opened my eyes to rural poverty. In Louisville, I worked for CLCM for five years. St. George’s Scholar Institute Board], Meals on Wheels and CLOUT team leader & member of two research committees are my current commitments. St. Andrew’s, Greencastle offered many volunteer opportunities: teaching/ coordinating Sunday School, Eucharistic Minister, gardening, Vestry [secretary], search team for Rector, Senior Warden, Bishop search & Standing Committees. A member of CCC since 2000, I served on Chapter as Junior Warden under Dean Keith Marsh and the interim. Other roles: choir, lay leader for noon mass, finance committee [secretary], Chalice bearer, gardener, coffee hour coordinator, office worker. With Kentucky Refugee Ministries, I organized Cathedral volunteers to welcome and support three refugee families. Dean Matthew’s spirituality and interest in outreach gives us all hope! I’d be honored to help shape CCC’s urban ministry as we celebrate our 200th anniversary.
John Kiesel
John L. Kiesel, M.D., a Louisville native, completed his undergraduate degree from the University of Louisville and his medical degree from the University of Kentucky. He performed his pediatrics training at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill and Babies’ and Children’s Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. He served two years in the U.S. Army at Fort Campbell, Kentucky in pediatrics and allergy. Following this service he was in private pediatric practice in Morehead, Kentucky for five years. He completed the Masters in Health Administration program at Duke University with one academic concentration in finance. His professional administrative positions included HMOs in Annapolis, Maryland and Lexington, Kentucky. He also held positions in managed care organizations in Louisville (Aetna Healthcare, Passport Healthcare). John was raised in St. Mark’s Episcopal Church and has attended Christ Church Cathedral since his return to Louisville in 1993. Since his retirement 10 years ago, he has been a member of the Finance Committee, serving as Chair for the last 9 years. He was a member of the Chapter approximately 8 years ago. He also assists in cooking for the Cathedral’s monthly community breakfast. John has assisted his wife Linda and Terry Laun in the development and implementation of the Cathedral’s Racial Reconciliation Discussion Group. He also enjoys being a scheduled bell ringer at the Cathedral. As a resident of Dudley Square at the Episcopal Church Home, John is presently an alternate delegate to its Board of Directors and a member of the Fund Raising Committee. He has also recently served as a member of the Lay Discernment Committee for a ministerial intern. Since retirement, John assists in the preparing and serving breakfast two mornings a week to the clients and homeless individuals at the Wayside Christian Mission on Jefferson Street. Also, for the last 10 years, he is an active Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer in the Jefferson County Family Court involved with cases of families and children with allegations of neglect and abuse. John is married (golden anniversary last June) and has four children and one granddaughter.
Susan Marquardt
I have been a member of Christ Church Cathedral for the past eleven years. I serve as a lay reader, occasional usher and acolyte. I also serve on the Pastoral Care Committee. I volunteered at the Diocesan Convention this past fall and was a member of the latest Dean’s Search Committee. I have never served on Chapter, but felt that after being a part of the group that nominated Rev. Bradley as our next Dean, it would be nice to support him on Chapter in his first years with us. I majored in Journalism at the University of Missouri, but spent most of my working life in business in Cleveland, OH. I am married to Victor Marquardt, mother of two and grandmother of five. I live and actively volunteer in Old Louisville.
John Werst
Thanks for the opportunity to serve the Cathedral community. I have served as a Chapter member in the early eighties, more recently under Dean Bourlakis and also early in Dean Pritcher’s term. I have enjoyed participating in choir and related music activities over my lifetime from boyhood beginning in the St Marks’ boys choir and mixed choir. I feel we are privileged to continue to offer music and arts ministry with incredible professional leadership amidst a beautiful acoustic space which we know as our Sanctuary. Stewardship of our spaces and resources seems to me critical to our ability to sustain our ministries now and in the future. Having dedicated paid and volunteer leadership amongst us to facilitate so much of the day to day operation and use of our buildings enables us to successfully fulfill our mission, and I hope we can provide material and non-tangible support to realize and sustain these efforts. Since graduating from University and serving in US Navy during the Vietnam conflict i have been involved in managing and working at Plumbers Supply Co here, Look forward to future growth of our Cathedral family as we serve congregation, diocese, and the larger community.
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 Mexico . . . in the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, for St. Paul’s Church, Hickman
. . . for Cathedral members in need of healing Carol Brown, Charles Cooksey, Maurice Gordon, Carol Kendall, Norma Laufer, Kitten Lawless, Jerry Marsh, Helen Murray, Donna Pottinger, Jo Ann Reazin, Ginger Shackleton, Tim Tice, Isabel Watkins . . . for family and friends of Cathedral members
David Davies, Frank Turner Ed Harrel, Dave Pottinger John Boyle Jr, Matt Boyle, David Collett, Kathleen Dina Betty Harrison Janet Shedd & family Alex & Brittany, Larry and Rona, James, Nathan, Baby Ellis, Marilyn, Packy Aidan, Carole Bailey, Peg Box, Kelly Brown, Josh Davidson, Terry Keatch, Keith Kozel Phyllis Pope, Faye Ragsdale-Hussey, Robinson/French Families Andy Rochester Terry Swords Jeff Kevin Mathes Nancy Tucker, Tammi Winemillerr George, McKenzie Carey Duval, Elizabeth Foster, Michael Foster, Tara Moriarty Ron Adams, Diane Flechler, Carl Horton, Judy Horton Deb Kern, Phillip Koloff, Jim Porter, Sharon Turner Louis Besten, Forrest Cook, David Cracraft, Nancy Davis, Gavin Elder, Mike Kimery David Pearson, Karen Phillips, Morgan Phillips, Gibbs Reese, Alex Rohleder Clayton, Jim,Yvonne, Bill Turner, Mary Turner Robert Vaughan Lweis, Grace Kleinschmidt Eric Zoerb Art Embry, Nick & Sally Heil, Jim Watkins & Dean Weller Becky E., Liam, Sam, Noah & Molly, Paula Hamilton, Leisa, Kailey, The Nayler Family Caroline Potter, Foster care children in the Commonwealth of Kentucky Willis & Faye Gill, Terry, Jesse, Megan David Ellis Lindsay Wager Betty Jordan, Susan Livingston, Doug Murray Matt Livingood Bridget Puzon Ivan Potter, Rachelle Williams Holt Alexander, Tom Stigger Maxine Pekkala Chaurice Weathers Jim, Michael Terry and Clarisse Mark Shimp Corbin Harris Jared Stivers
. . . for those celebrating birthdays
Bob Halliday, Barbara Beard, Judy Donahue
requested by
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 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 Jan Scholtz Bill Shelton Jim Snyder Tom Thill Tim Tice Susan Torok Carolyn Van Zant 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 • info@christchurchlouky.org