Christ Church Cathedral, Louisville: Bulletin for January 29, 2017 by Christ Church Cathedral

Fourth Sunday after Epiphany January 29, 2017 • 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

Menuet gothique

Leon Boëllmann

• at the sound of the bells, all stand

Hymn 477

All praise to thee

Opening Acclamation • BCP 355 celebrant people

Song of Praise • Hymn 421

All Glory be

The Word of God Collect for the Fourth Sunday after Epiphany Almighty and everlasting God, you govern all things both in heaven and on earth: Mercifully hear the supplications of your people, and in our time grant us your peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. • 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

Micah 6:1-8

Hear what the Lord says: Rise, plead your case before the mountains, and let the hills hear your voice.

Hear, you mountains, the controversy of the Lord, and you enduring foundations of the earth; for the Lord has a controversy with his people, and he will contend with Israel. “O my people, what have I done to you? In what have I wearied you? Answer me!

For I brought you up from the land of Egypt, and redeemed you from the house of slavery; and I sent before you Moses, Aaron, and Miriam.

O my people, remember now what King Balak of Moab devised, what Balaam son of Beor answered him, and what happened from Shittim to Gilgal, that you may know the saving acts of the Lord.” “With what shall I come before the Lord, and bow myself before God on high?

Shall I come before him with burnt-offerings, with calves a year old?

Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams, with tens of thousands of rivers of oil? Shall I give my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?” He has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

Psalm 15 • sung by all

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Lord, who may dwell in your / tabernacle? * who may abide upon / your holy hill?

Whoever leads a blameless life and does what is / right, * who speaks the / truth from his heart.

There is no guile upon his tongue; he does no evil to / his friend; * he does not heap contempt up/on his neighbor. In his sight the wicked is re/jected, * but he honors those / who fear the Lord. He has sworn to do / no wrong * and does not / take back his word.

He does not give his money in / hope of gain, * nor does he take a bribe against / the innocent. Whoever does / these things * shall never / be overthrown.

Second Lesson

1 Corinthians 1:18-31

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. For it is written, “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise,and the discernment of the discerning I will thwart.” Where is the one who is wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the debater of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? For since, in the wisdom of God, the world did not know God through wisdom, God decided, through the foolishness of our proclamation, to save those who believe. For Jews demand signs and Greeks desire wisdom, but we proclaim Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, but to those who are the called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. For God’s

foolishness is wiser than human wisdom, and God’s weakness is stronger than human strength. Consider your own call, brothers and sisters: not many of you were wise by human standards, not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth. But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong; God chose what is low and despised in the world, things that are not, to reduce to nothing things that are, so that no one might boast in the presence of God. He is the source of your life in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification and redemption, in order that, as it is written, “Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord.”

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

Alleluia Verse

Gospel

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sung by cantor, then all

Matthew 5:1-12

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

Glory to you Lord Christ

When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. “Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.

“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.”

The Gospel of the Lord.

Praise to you, Lord Christ. Sermon

The Very Reverend Joan Pritcher

Nicene Creed • BCP 358

all stand

Prayers of the People • BCP 387 4

Form III

Confession and Absolution • BCP 360 • 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

The Gift to Be Simple

arr. by Bob Chilcott

‘Tis the gift to be simple, ‘tis the gift to be free ‘Tis the gift to come down where we ought to be, And when we find ourselves in the place just right, ‘Twill be in the valley of love and delight. When true simplicity is gained, To bow and to bend we shan’t be ashamed, To turn, turn will be our delight, Till by turning, turning we come ‘round right. • all stand

Presentation Hymn 593

Lord make us servants of your peace

The Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer B • BCP 367 celebrant celebrant

people people

celebrant people

from Missa Conditor Alme Siderum

Sanctus

cantor

all

Frank Boles

cantor cantor

all

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

The Breaking of the Bread Fraction Anthem Be known to us

antiphon; cantor, then all

Frank Boles

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

488

Be thou my vision

• 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.

Blessing Concluding Hymn 542

Christ is the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s light

Dismissal

Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.

Thanks be to God. Postlude

Tambourin

Carson Cooman

The worship is concluded. The SERVICE begins!

serving today . . .

The Reverend William Bippus, celebrant Dr. M. Wesley Roberts, organist Daniel Gilliam, director The Cathedral Choir Aaron Angel, verger Janelle Vickerstaff, Susan Marquart, Aaron Angel, lectors John Werst, Helen Murray, Rob Beard, Page Curry, chalice bearers Carolyn Van Zant, Janelle Vickerstaff, Aaron Angel, acolytes Rob Guillen, altar guild

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

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 â&#x20AC;˘ info@christchurchlouky.org

Cathedral Matters

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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. Plan to linger today, following worship, for Lunch and Annual Meeting.

Check out a couple of new occasional articles in Cathedral Matters—Planned Giving Corner (on page 7), which will help you imagine ways to both secure the future of the Cathedral and at the same time give attention to your own finances. Live Gently (on the Cathedral Matters insert), will help us think through ways to buck the current cultural trend and bring a spirit of kindness in our world. A third article, Stewardship Notes will continue to help you find ways to give of your time, talent and treasure to God throughout the year. Mark your calendar for the following important events on the way to Easter Day: 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 ongoing ministries of worship, formation and outreach in the following pages. As you prepare for worship today, reflect upon these words of Tom Wright:

“In our world, still, most people think that wonderful news consists of success, wealth, long life, victory in battle. Jesus is offering wonderful news for the humble, the poor, the mourners, the peacemakers. The word for ‘wonderful news’ is often translated ‘blessed,’ and part of the point is that this is God’s wonderful news. God is acting in and through Jesus to turn the world upside down, to turn Israel upside down, to pour out lavish ‘blessings’ on all who now turn to God and accept the new thing that God is doing. But the point is not to offer a list of what sort of people God normally blesses. The point is to announce God’s new covenant.”

I am glad you are here today. Faithfully,

The Very Rev’d Joan Pritcher Your Dean in the Interim On This Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany

we pray New or Updated This Week — Midday Mass updates

Midday Mass

Pick a day to come pray with us. Commemorations for the week of Jan. 29 are: Monday – Andrei Rublev, Monk and Iconographer, 1430

Tuesday – John Bosco, Priest, 1888 Wednesday – Brigid; presiding: The Rev’d Pr.

Austin Newberry Thursday – The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple; presiding: a member of the Bishop’s Staff Friday – Anskar, Archbishop of Hamburg, Missionary to Denmark and Sweden, 865

Looking Ahead

Shrove Tuesday February 28, 6 pm 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

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.

Sunday Bible Study

Morning Prayer

Children’s Sunday School

Compline in the Garden

We are preparing for the forty days of Lent. We have added to our team: Art Specialist, Stephanie Potter; Assistant Presenter, Carol Syvertsen; and several special aides. Special thanks to Dorothy Converse, Hollis Real, Chase Durnil, Katie Grace Gilliam, Hunter Gilliam, Amelia Vickerstaff, Janelle Vickerstaff, and Dr. Mike Foster. Contact Dean Pritcher if you would like to help with class preparation.

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.

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

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 uses a clergy, chapter, parent and parishioner-led Montessori-based curriculum.

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 $20.00) 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 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.

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 Shrove Tuesday —February 28, 6 pm 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

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 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!

Membership in the Episcopal Church

we build New or Updated This Week — Office Volunteers Chapter Nominations Annual Meeting Lunch

Office Volunteers

Thank you to the office volunteer for this past week: Randy Peters, Page Curry and Jane Halliday.. 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.

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. 5

Nominations for Chapter 2017

There are 4 nominees for 4 positions in today’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.

Annual Meeting Lunch - TODAY

Stick around today after 10:30 Worship for our Annual Meeting Lunch. We will need help setting food out for the meal/meeting and help with cleaning up. There will be something for everyone to do.

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. 6

STEWARDSHIP NOTES

Living Generously

I appeal to you, therefore, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Romans 12.1 When we come to church, we offer God: our time—an hour and a half; our talents—our abilities to pray, study, serve; and our money. God accepts our offerings, because God wants not our gifts, but us as givers. God wants us. We are a living sacrifice. Charles Cloughen, Jr.

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.

CALENDAR 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 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 Monday, January 30 • Cathedral Office Closed • 9 am Morning Prayer • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel Tuesday, January 31 • Office Hours 10 am —1 pm • 9 am Morning Prayer in the Chapel • 11 am Staff Meeting • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel Wednesday, February 1 • Office Hours 10 am —1 pm • 9 am Morning Prayer in the Chapel • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel • 6 pm Evensong in the Chapel • 6:30 pm Choir Rehearsal Thursday, February 2 • Office Hours 10 am —1 p.m. • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel Friday, February 3 • Office Hours 10 am —1 pm • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel Saturday, February 4 • Cathedral Closed Sunday, February 5 • 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 Cathedral Choir Rehearsal • 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!

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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.

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 Canada . . . for Cathedral members in need of healing Eva Markham, Larry Otto, James Searcy, Ginger Shackleton, Robert Bozeman, Bob Halliday, Jack Jacobs, Carol Kendall . . . 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

Lewis Harris, Carol Brown and George Reazin

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 â&#x20AC;˘ info@christchurchlouky.org