Third Sunday after Epiphany January 22, 2017 • 10:30 am
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worship, in the form of quiet meditation, begins with the prelude
Prelude
Now Rejoice, Dear Christians All
J. S. Bach
• at the sound of the bells, all stand
Hymn 616
Hail to the Lord’s Annointed
Opening Acclamation • BCP 355 celebrant people
Song of Praise • Hymn 421
All Glory be
The Word of God Collect for the Third Sunday after Epiphany Give us grace, O Lord, to answer readily the call of our Savior Jesus Christ and proclaim to all people the Good News of his salvation, that we and the whole world may perceive the glory of his marvelous works; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. • at the conclusion of the collect all sing:
BCP • Book of Common Prayer WLP • Wonder, Love and Praise The people’s responses are indicated in bold type.
• all be seated
First Lesson
Isaiah 9:1-4
There will be no gloom for those who were in anguish. In the former time he brought into contempt the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the latter time he will make glorious the way of the sea, the land beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations. The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness-on them light has shined. You have multiplied the nation, you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest, as people exult when dividing plunder. For the yoke of their burden, and the bar across their shoulders, the rod of their oppressor, you have broken as on the day of Midian. The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Psalm 27:1, 5-13 • sung by all
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The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom then shall I /fear? * the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom then /shall I be afraid? One thing have I asked of the LORD; one/ thing I seek; * that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the /days of my life; To behold the fair beauty of the /LORD * and to seek him /in his temple.
For in the day of trouble he shall keep me safe in his /shelter; * he shall hide me in the secrecy of his dwelling and set me /high upon a rock. Even now he lifts up my/ head * above my enemies /round about me.
Therefore I will offer in his dwelling an oblation with sounds of great /gladness; * I will sing and make /music to the LORD.
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Hearken to my voice, O LORD, when I /call; * have mercy on /me and answer me.
You speak in my heart and say, /“Seek my face.” * Your /face, LORD, will I seek. Hide not your face /from me, * nor turn away your servant /in displeasure.
You have been my helper; cast me /not away; * do not forsake me, O God of /my salvation.
1 Corinthians 1:10-18
Second Lesson
I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you be in agreement and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same purpose. For it has been reported to me by Chloe’s people that there are quarrels among you, my brothers and sisters. What I mean is that each of you says, “I belong to Paul,” or “I belong to Apollos,” or “I belong to Cephas,” or “I belong to Christ.” Has Christ been divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were The Word of the Lord.
you baptized in the name of Paul? I thank God that I baptized none of you except Crispus and Gaius, so that no one can say that you were baptized in my name. (I did baptize also the household of Stephanas; beyond that, I do not know whether I baptized anyone else.) For Christ did not send me to baptize but to proclaim the gospel, and not with eloquent wisdom, so that the cross of Christ might not be emptied of its power. For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.
Thanks be to God.
Alleluia Verse
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Gospel
Matthew 4:12-23
The Holy Gospel of our Lord, Jesus Christ, acording to Matthew.
Glory to you Lord Christ
saw two brothers, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea-- for they were fishermen. And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fish for people.” Immediately they left their nets and followed him. As he went from there, he saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and his brother John, in the boat with their father Zebedee, mending their nets, and he called them. Immediately they left the boat and their father, and followed him. Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and curing every disease and every sickness among the people.
When Jesus heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew to Galilee. He left Nazareth and made his home in Capernaum by the sea, in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali, so that what had been spoken through the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled: “Land of Zebulun, land of Naphtali, on the road by the sea, across the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles--the people who sat in darkness have seen a great light, and for those who sat in the region and shadow of death light has dawned.” From that time Jesus began to proclaim, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” As he walked by the Sea of Galilee, he The Gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, Lord Christ. Sermon
The Reverend Edgar Wallace
Nicene Creed • BCP 358
all stand
Prayers of the People • BCP 387
Form III
Confession and Absolution • BCP 360
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• all greet one another in the name of the Lord The peace of the Lord be always with you.
The Peace
And also with you.
Dean’s Welcome
Holy Communion Offertory Anthem
O Nata Lux
Thomas Tallis
O Light born of Light, Jesus, redeemer of the world, with loving-kindness deign to receive suppliant praise and prayer. Thou who once deigned to be clothed in flesh for the sake of the lost, grant us to be members of thy blessed body.
O nata lux de lumine, Jesu redemptor saeculi, Dignare clemens supplicum Laudes precesque sumere. Qui carne quondam contegi Dignatus es pro perditis, Nos membra confer effici Tui beati corporis. • all stand
Presentation Hymn 611
Christ the worker
The Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer B • BCP 367 celebrant celebrant
people people
celebrant people
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from Missa Conditor Alme Siderum
Sanctus
cantor
all
Frank Boles
cantor cantor
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Memorial Acclamation • BCP 368 • during the blessing of bread and wine the celebrant says: Therefore, according to his command, O Father, We remember his death, We proclaim his resurrection, We await his coming in glory;
The Great Amen
• at the conclusion of the Great Thanksgiving all sing:
The Lord’s Prayer • BCP 364
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The Breaking of the Bread Fraction Anthem Be known to us
antiphon; cantor, then all
Frank Boles
antiphon
antiphon
• 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
304
I come with joy
• all stand
Prayer after Communion 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.
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Blessing Concluding Hymn 539
O Zion haste
Dismissal
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God. Postlude
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Carillon
Herbert Murrill
The worship is concluded. The SERVICE begins!
serving today . . .
Dr. M. Wesley Roberts, organist Daniel Gilliam, director The Cathedral Choir Aaron Angel, verger Frazier Marsh, Dorothy Converse, Rob Beard, lectors Norma Laufer, Ruth Wukasch, Mike Foster, John Vickerstaff, chalice bearers Louise Isaacs, Tim Tice, Bill Shelton, acolytes Patsy Melton, altar guild
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... as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord Joshua 24:15
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Welcome to worship at the Cathedral. I hope you find what you are looking for. Let us know if we can help.
I hope that you are planning to be with us next Sunday for Lunch and Annual Meeting. It will be an important time of fellowship and ministry. There are other events coming up that you will want to make time for: Shrove Tuesday Ash Wednesday Lenten Series Sundays, Palm Sunday Maundy Thursday Good Friday Stations of the Cross The Great Vigil, with Confirmation Easter Day
February 28 at 6:00 pm (read more on page 4) March 1, at Noon and 7:00 pm (the Rev’d Canon Jason Lewis will be preacher) March 5 – April 9, following 10:30 worship (read more on page 3) April 9 at 8:30 and 10:30 am April 13, 7:00 pm April 14, Noon and 7:00 pm April 14, Saturday, April 15 April 16 and 8:30 and 10:30
In the meanwhile, there is plenty to do in this season after the Epiphany. Check out the on-going ministries of worship, formation and outreach in the following pages. As you prepare for worship today, consider these words of Dietrich Bonhoeffer: “The disciple simply burns his boats and goes ahead. He is called out... the old life is left behind, and completely surrendered. The disciple is dragged out of his relative security into a life of absolute insecurity...out of the realm of the finite...into the realm of infinite possibilities.” I am glad you are here today. Faithfully, The Very Rev’d Joan Pritcher Your Dean in the Interim On This Third Sunday after the Epiphany
we pray New or Updated This Week — Midday Mass updates Looking Ahead
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Midday Mass
Pick a day to come pray with us. Commemorations for the week of Jan. 22 are: Monday – Phillips Brooks, Bishop of Massachusetts, 1893
Tuesday – Ordination of Florence Li Tim-Oi, First
Woman Priest in the Anglican Communion, 1944
Wednesday – The Conversion of St. Paul, Apostle; presiding: The Rev’d Pr. Austin Newberry Thursday – Timothy and Titus, Companions of St. Paul; presiding: a member of the Bishop’s Staff Friday – John Chrysostom, Bishop of Constantinople, 407
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; Page Curry & Terry Laun, Thursday, Jerry Marsh, Friday.
Morning Prayer
Monday – Wednesday, 9:00 – 9:15 in the Chapel Morning Prayer is a unique opportunity for service: to pray for ourselves, for one another, and for our world. It is a privilege that we share with Christians around the world—in parishes, in homes, and in religious orders. Join us on any of these 3 mornings. Join us for Morning Prayer or pray with us wherever you are.
Compline in the Garden
We are considering having Compline in the Garden beginning Sunday evenings late Spring and continuing through early Autumn. It will be a brief sung service—a gift to us and to our neighborhood. Let the Dean know if you would like to be part of the plans. 2
Looking Ahead
Shrove Tuesday February 28 Ash Wednesday March 1, Noon and 7:00 pm Lenten Sundays and Lenten Study March 5, 12, 19, 26; April 2, 9 Palm Sunday April 9, 8:30 and 10:30 am Maundy Thursday April 13, 7:00 pm Good Friday April 14, Noon and 7:00 pm The Great Vigil April 15, 7:30 pm Easter Day April 16, 8:30 and 10:30 am
we study New or Updated This Week — Children’s Sunday School Lenten Study
Sunday 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 Acts of the Apostles. You are invited to join the group at any time.
Children’s Sunday School
Children’s Sunday School uses a clergy, chapter, parent and parishioner-led Montessori-based curriculum.
This year we prepare for the forty days of Lent. Today is an Art Day—coordinated by our Art Specialist, Stephanie Potter. Contact Dean Pritcher if you would like to help with class preparation.
Lenten Study Sundays following 10:30 Worship Join us for our Lenten Study Series, based on Dr. Catherine Meeks’ recently published book, Living into God’s Dream: Dismantling Racism (Morehouse Publishing, 2016). Dr. Meeks is the retired Clara Carter Acree Distinguished Professor of Socio-Cultural Studies at Wesleyan College and serves as the Chair of the Beloved Community: Commission on Dismantling Racism of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta. Dr. Meeks is a Deacon in the Diocese of Atlanta and a Provisional in the Society of St. Anna the Prophet. Sundays, March 5 – April 9, following 10:30 worship, in the Library. Books will be available for purchase (price is $18.00) at Annual Meeting, January 29.
Brennan Lecture Series
We are invited to attend two screenings on Friday, March 3, and Saturday, March 4, that will navigate through the impact and legacy of filmmaker Katrina Browne’s ancestors, the largest slave-trading family in American history, and the Episcopal Church’s steps in 2006 to propel racial reconciliation. “Traces of the Trade: A Story from the Deep North” tells the story of her forefathers as she retraces their footsteps with nine of her fellow DeWolf descendants. “Repairing the Breach: The Episcopal Church and Slavery Atonement” is a 30-minute film featuring various church leaders, sharing the process that the Episcopal Church went through in 2006-2008 to apologize for its complicity in slavery and to propel efforts toward dialogue and repair. Friday, March 3 — 7-9 p.m and Saturday, March 4 — 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. At St. Andrew’s Church, 2233 Woodbourne Ave. $15—scholarships are available.
we work New or Updated This Week — Kentucky Refugee Ministries CLOUT Laundry Love
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 cosponsors a new family for 3-months Kentucky Refugee Ministries, 969-B Cherokee Rd, Louisville, KY 40204, (502) 479-9180
Reaching Out for Outreach Lunch Bag Ministry
The lunch bag ministry is a way for Christ Church Cathedral to help feed our neighbors who are hungry. The bags contain bottled water, a protein, canned fruit, breakfast bar, a salty snack and something sweet. The lunch bags are assembled by a group of volunteer parishioners who meet at the church as needed to replenish the supply of bags. During the calendar year of 2016 we gave out 2110 bags. The cost for the bags are paid for by Downtown Episcopal Outreach. So remember to “Feed the DEO Pig”. For more information, contact Paul Real who leads this ministry.
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CLOUT
Citizens of Louisville Organized and United Together
CLOUT works to solve critical community problems by holding systems accountable: to “do justice, love kindness (mercy), and walk humbly with God (Micah 6:8).” Two important meetings are coming up for our 28 network members: on February 12 after church we will meet to plan how to include more CCC members at the Nehemiah Action on March 28, where we anticipate over 1000 people from Louisville will again ask city officials to fund affordable housing at a higher level –$10 million annually -- and designated agencies to commit to action yet to be determined to improve mental health and addiction.
Next Community Breakfasts is February 5 The next Community Breakfast is Sunday, February 5, 8:45 – 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. We need your help—contact Randy Peters if you can do that.
Downtown Episcopal Outreach (DEO)
DEO 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. 4
Laundry Love
Laundry Love provides assistance to individuals and families that do not have washers/driers or cannot afford to add expensive laundry costs to their budget. Laundry Love happens every 2nd Thursday, 5:30-8 p.m. at Aunt Bee’s Laundromat, 2nd and Ormsby. Next Laundry Love event is Thursday, February 1. We are also helping to fund Laundry Love through your contributions to DEO (Downtown Episcopal Outreach). Contact Dorothy Converse or Mike DaRif if you have questions.
we listen New or Updated This Week — Coffee Hour Hosts
Coffee Hour hosts
Today’s Coffee Hour hosts are Cinthy Fanning and Dorothy Converse. Be sure to thank them for their hospitality.
Shrove Tuesday —February 28
Shrove Tuesday is back! Watch for further announcements about plans for Shrove Tuesday (February 28) and start honing your performance skills! We are hoping to have a talent show, showcasing the multiple talents in our congregation, and especially among our children and youth!
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 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
CCC Book Group
The next Christ Church Cathedral Book Group will meet on Sunday, January 22nd at 4PM. Our host is Page Curry. We will discuss Hillbilly Elegy by J. D. Vance. Please email Page for more information:pcurry@ bellarmine.edu.
Men’s Lunch Group
Cathedral men will meet for lunch and conversation on the third Wednesdays 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.
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 2014 Directory listings). Thank you!
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.
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.
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we build New or Updated This Week — Office Volunteers Chapter Nominations
Office Volunteers
Thank you to the office volunteer for this past week: Mildred Franks, Dorothy Converse and Carolyn Van Zant.. If you would like to volunteer some time in the office contact Frazier Marsh.
Office Hours
The Cathedral Office hours are Tuesday – Friday, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm., and the building is open from 9:00 am til 4:30 pm. However, note that if you have a pastoral care need at any time and cannot get through, the pastoral care line is always open. The number is: 502-632-3213..
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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Nominations for Chapter 2017
There are 4 nominees for 4 positions in this year’s Chapter Election. The nominees are: Vance Fritton, Sissy Lanier, Kitten Lawless and Tom Peters. All will be 3 year terms. Chapter Election will be held at Annual Meeting, Sunday January 29, following 10:30 worship. On that Sunday, we will have only 1 worship service, 10:30. On that Sunday, 8:30 worship is suspended— we will have only 1 worship service, 10:30.
Annual Meeting Lunch
Annual Meeting Lunch - as in the past, we will share lunch during the annual meeting on Sunday Jan. 29. There will be various wonderful soups, and we are asking others to bring bread (don’t everyone volunteer to bring bread please!), cheese, cut up fruit, and DESSERTS! We will need help setting food out for the meal/meeting and help with cleaning up. There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board outside the church office for people to indicate what they will bring or how they will help.
Pastoral Associates
The Rev’d William L. Bippus and the Rev’d R. Edgar Wallace are Pastoral Associates at the Cathedral. They have served for some time now: on Sundays, preaching and presiding; on Weekdays, in support of Midday Mass; and daily, offering sage advice, from their wealth of experience in parish ministry. Join me in thanking them for their generous service to the Cathedral
RE-ENROLL in the Kroger Community Rewards program
The new Kroger Community Rewards program requires us to re-enroll each year. If you have not re-enrolled since August, 2016, please do so now. It pays benefits back to the Cathedral every time you use your regular Kroger Plus Card, the savings card most of us use when shopping at Kroger. It’s easy to get started. Register your card by phone (1-888-904-0800) or on-line. Here’s how to register on-line: • 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. The Cathedral reaps the financial benefits every time you use your Kroger Plus Card.
Parking At the Cathedral
Parking has been arranged for Sunday mornings at 3 locations: 1) 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 maybe a parking fee depending on day and time. We will continue to work on other options.
PLEDGE UPDATE Total of pledges received, 74 Amount pledged $288,334 new pledges 9 increased 32 decreased 7 no change 26 We would love to have 100% of you as part of the pledges. Prayerfully consider what you will commit to ministry at the Cathedral in the coming year and register it with a Pledge Card. Pledge Cards are in pockets of chairs in the Cathedral and at all entrances.
PLANNED GIVING CORNER This is the first of what we anticipate will be many periodic articles for Cathedral Matters to come in the future. The Endowment Corporation has decided to sponsor short information pieces which will describe useful aspects of planned giving for Cathedral members and friends, and those who don’t plan to live forever. We hope texts will help members understand more about wills, trusts, income, estate and inheritance taxes, living wills, medical powers of attorney, advance instructions for your clergy for your funeral, life insurance transfers, 401(k)’s, IRA’s, old and new laws relating to all of the above, and the additional resources concerning estate planning available through the Endowment Corporation and the Episcopal Church Foundation. Carter Ruml, an estate and probate lawyer and a good friend of the Cathedral, has agreed to draft these information pieces for us. We hope they will prove to be a valuable resource in the months and years to come. Rob Beard, President, Endowment Corporation.
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CALENDAR Sunday, January 22 • 8:30 am Holy Eucharist, Rite I in the Chapel • 9:15 am Adult Bible Study • 9:45 am Children’s Sunday School in the Atrium (in Dean’s Hall) • 9:45 am Choir Rehearsal • 10:30 am Holy Eucharist, Rite II in the Cathedral • 11:45 am Coffee Hour Monday, January 23 • Cathedral Office Closed • 9 am Morning Prayer • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel Tuesday, January 24 • Office Hours 10 am —1 pm • 9 am Morning Prayer in the Chapel • 11 am Staff Meeting • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel Wednesday, January 25 • Office Hours 10 am —1 pm • 9 am Morning Prayer in the Chapel • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel • Endowment Meeting • 6 pm Evensong in the Chapel • 6:30 pm Choir Rehearsal Thursday, January 26 • Office Hours 10 am —1 p.m. • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel Friday, January 27 • Office Hours 10 am —1 pm • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel Saturday, January 28 • Cathedral Closed
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Sunday, January 29 Holy Eucharist,Lunch, and Annual Meeting • 9:15 am Adult Bible Study • 9:45 am Children’s Sunday School in the Atrium (in Dean’s Hall) • 9:45 am Cathedral Choir Rehearsal • 10:30 am Holy Eucharist, Rite II in the Cathedral • 11:45 am, Lunch and Annual Meeting, in Bishops’ Hall • 1:30 pm Chapter Retreat
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!
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The Very Rev. Joan Pritcher • dean
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Dr. Robert Bozeman • canon musician
robert@christchurchlouly.org
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LIVE GENTLY A word from our Presiding Bishop Michael Curry: “ . . . should we pray for the President? I pray for the President in part because Jesus Christ is my Savior and Lord. If Jesus is my Lord and the model and guide for my life, his way must be my way, however difficult. And the way prayer for others is a part of how I follow the way of Jesus. This practice of praying for leaders is deep in our biblical and Anglican/Episcopalian traditions. Psalm 72 prays that the ancient Israelite king might rule in the ways of God’s justice, defending “the cause of the poor,” bringing “deliverance to the needy.” 1 Timothy 2:1-2 encourages followers of Jesus to pray earnestly for those in leadership, that they may lead in ways that serve the common good. Even in the most extreme case, Jesus himself said, while dying on the cross, “Father forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing,” was praying for Pontius Pilate, the Governor of Rome who ordered his execution, and for all who were complicit in it. In this spirit, the Prayer Books of the Anglican/Episcopal way have always included prayer for those “who bear the authority of government,” praying in a variety of ways that they may lead in the ways of God’s wisdom, justice and truth. When we pray for Donald, Barack, George, Bill, George, or Jimmy, Presidents of the United States, we pray for their well-being, for they too are children of God, but we also pray for their leadership in our society and world. We pray that they will lead in the ways of justice and truth. We pray that their
leadership will truly serve not partisan interest but the common good. When we pray for them, we are actually praying for our nation, for our world, indeed we are praying for ourselves. Prayer is not a simplistic cheer or declaration of support. Prayers of lament cry out in pain and cry for justice. Prayer can celebrate. Prayer can also ask God to intervene and change the course of history, to change someone’s mind, or his or her heart. When we pray for our enemies, we may find that we are simultaneously emboldened to stand for justice while we are also less able to demonize another human being. Real prayer is both contemplative and active. It involves a contemplative conversation with and listening to God, and an active following of the way of Jesus, serving and witnessing in the world in his Name. For those who follow the way of Jesus, the active side of our life of prayer seeks to live out and help our society live out what it means to “love your neighbor as yourself.” So we work for a good and just, humane and loving society. We participate as followers of Jesus in the life of our government and society, caring for each other and others, and working for policies and laws that reflect the values and teachings of Jesus to “love your neighbor,” to “do unto others as you who have them do unto you,” to fashion a civic order that reflects the goodness, the justice, the compassion that we see in the face of Jesus, that we know to reflect the very heart and dream of God for all of God’s children and God’s creation.
LIVE GENTLY A word from our Presiding Bishop Michael Curry: “ . . . should we pray for the President? I pray for the President in part because Jesus Christ is my Savior and Lord. If Jesus is my Lord and the model and guide for my life, his way must be my way, however difficult. And the way prayer for others is a part of how I follow the way of Jesus. This practice of praying for leaders is deep in our biblical and Anglican/Episcopalian traditions. Psalm 72 prays that the ancient Israelite king might rule in the ways of God’s justice, defending “the cause of the poor,” bringing “deliverance to the needy.” 1 Timothy 2:1-2 encourages followers of Jesus to pray earnestly for those in leadership, that they may lead in ways that serve the common good. Even in the most extreme case, Jesus himself said, while dying on the cross, “Father forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing,” was praying for Pontius Pilate, the Governor of Rome who ordered his execution, and for all who were complicit in it. In this spirit, the Prayer Books of the Anglican/Episcopal way have always included prayer for those “who bear the authority of government,” praying in a variety of ways that they may lead in the ways of God’s wisdom, justice and truth. When we pray for Donald, Barack, George, Bill, George, or Jimmy, Presidents of the United States, we pray for their well-being, for they too are children of God, but we also pray for their leadership in our society and world. We pray that they will lead in the ways of justice and truth. We pray that their
leadership will truly serve not partisan interest but the common good. When we pray for them, we are actually praying for our nation, for our world, indeed we are praying for ourselves. Prayer is not a simplistic cheer or declaration of support. Prayers of lament cry out in pain and cry for justice. Prayer can celebrate. Prayer can also ask God to intervene and change the course of history, to change someone’s mind, or his or her heart. When we pray for our enemies, we may find that we are simultaneously emboldened to stand for justice while we are also less able to demonize another human being. Real prayer is both contemplative and active. It involves a contemplative conversation with and listening to God, and an active following of the way of Jesus, serving and witnessing in the world in his Name. For those who follow the way of Jesus, the active side of our life of prayer seeks to live out and help our society live out what it means to “love your neighbor as yourself.” So we work for a good and just, humane and loving society. We participate as followers of Jesus in the life of our government and society, caring for each other and others, and working for policies and laws that reflect the values and teachings of Jesus to “love your neighbor,” to “do unto others as you who have them do unto you,” to fashion a civic order that reflects the goodness, the justice, the compassion that we see in the face of Jesus, that we know to reflect the very heart and dream of God for all of God’s children and God’s creation.
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 Burundi . . . for Cathedral members in need of healing Carol Kendall , Eva Markham, Larry Otto, James Searcy, Ginger Shackleton, Robert Bozeman, Bob Halliday, Jack Jacobs . . . for family and friends of Cathedral members
Chas and Melody Bates, Sue Gentry Donna Pottinger, Frank Turner Ed Harrel David Collett, Janet Shedd & family, Sam Watkins Alex and Brittany, Brian Coahran, Nathan Vessels Peg Box, Kelly Brown, Keith Kozel, Bud Mease, Nancy Parshley, Robinson/French Families, Mike Streuwing Andy Rochester Jeff Kevin Mathes Nancy Tucke, Tammi Winemillerr McKenzie Carey Duval, Elizabeth Foster, Maggie Foster, Michael Foster, Tara Moriarty Leah Adams, Monta Rae Cook, Linda Dean, Diane Flechler Carl Horton, Don Grube, Judy Horton Kathy Koloff, Phillip Koloff, Jim Porter, Sharon Turner Louis Besten, Tim Catron, Forrest Cook, David Cracraft, Mike Kimery Gene Lichtefeld, Gibbs ReeseAlex Rohleder, Derek Sprigler, Shaine Weaver Ryan Stellingwerf, Judy Vance, Anne Veno Justin Gallahar Anne, Jenna Maddox, Bill Turner, Mary Turner Jack Jacobs Eric Zoerb Art Embry Sam and Noah, Foster care children in the Commonwealth of Kentucky Paula Hamilton, Shay Kalinowski, Jeff Potter Laura Ingram Koehler, Brian Starr David Ellis Stuart Cornelius Susan Livingston, Doug Murray Elena & Max Matthews Bevin, Carey, Chace, Chancey, Piper, Grace Flint Tom Stigger Randall Kennebruew Chaurice Weathers, Steve Whelan Jerry Paris Jared Stivers
requested by
Faith Aeilts Jerry Brown Carol Brown Melinda Collett Jim Collings Dorothy Converse Page Curry Judy Donahue Darren Drain Tara Durnil MccCall Eng Mike Foster Bobbie Fritton Vance Fritton
Leanne Garbarow Paula Hale Kirt Jacobs Sissy Lanier Terry Laun Kitten Lawless Jan Margerum Jerry Marsh Mildred Payne Helen Murray Randy Peters Dean Pritcher Jan Scholtz Sue Speed Jim Snyder Jerry Tschiegg Kay Shields Wilkinson
. . . for those serving in the armed forces or recovering from the wounds of war
Cera Benbow, Nicholas James, Chris Jones, Mark Jones, Michael Lathon, David McGrath, Keith Morrisson, Chris Nobles, John Taylor
. . . for those celebrating birthdays
Jennifer Bryant, Joe Fatal, Lee Ann Tincher, Randy Peters
. . . for those celebrating anniversaries
Ben & Jennifer Bryant and John Tederstrom & Mark Cannon
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 The Rev. Gary England, Deacon Canon Dr. Robert L. Bozeman, Cathedral Musician Liason for Children, Youth and Families Frazier Marsh, Interim Office Manager Thomas Thill, Sacristan 421 South Second Street, Louisville, KY 40202 502-587-1354 www.christchurchlouky.org • info@christchurchlouky.org