Second Sunday of Easter April 28, 2019 • 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
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worship, in the form of quiet meditation, begins with the prelude
Prelude Christ lag in Todesbanden • at the sound of the bells, all stand
Hymn 174
At the Lamb’s high feast
Johann Sebastian Bach
Opening Acclamation • celebrant
• people
Song of Praise • S 280
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God’s Paschal Lamb
The Word of God Collect for the Second Sunday of Easter celebrant people Collect for the Second Sunday in Lent celebrant
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Let us pray.
Almighty and everlasting God, who in the Paschal mystery established the new covenant of reconciliation: Grant that all who have been reborn into the fellowship of Christ’s Body may show forth in their lives what they profess by their faith; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
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.
• all be seated
First Lesson
Acts 5:27-32
When the temple police had brought the apostles, they had them stand before the council. The high priest questioned them, saying, “We gave you strict orders not to teach in this name, yet here you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching and you are determined to bring this man’s blood on us.” But Peter and the apostles answered, “We must obey God
The Word of the Lord.
rather than any human authority. The God of our ancestors raised up Jesus, whom you had killed by hanging him on a tree. God exalted him at his right hand as Leader and Savior that he might give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. And we are witnesses to these things, and so is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey him.”
Thanks be to God.
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Psalm
150 • sung by all
Hallelujah! Praise God in his holy /temple; * praise him in the firmament /of his power. Praise him for his mighty /acts; * praise him for his ex/cellent greatness.
Praise him with the blast of the /ram’s-horn; * praise him /with lyre and harp. Praise him with timbrel and /dance; * praise him /with strings and pipe.
Praise him with resounding /cymbals; * praise him with loud / clanging cymbals. Let everything that has /breath * praise the Lord. /Hallelujah!
Second Lesson
Revelation 1:4-8
John to the seven churches that are in Asia: Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To him who loves us and freed us from our sins by his blood, and made us to be a kingdom, priests serving his
God and Father, to him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. Look! He is coming with the clouds; every eye will see him, even those who pierced him; and on his account all the tribes of the earth will wail. So it is to be. Amen. “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God. Hymn
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206
Alleluia! O sons and daughters, let us sing!
Gospel
John 20:19-31
The Holy Gospel of our Lord, Jesus Christ, acording to John.
Glory to you Lord Christ
When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” When he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.” But Thomas (who was called the Twin), one of the twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord.” But he said to them, “Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands, and put my finger in the mark of the
nails and my hand in his side, I will not believe.” A week later his disciples were again in the house, and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were shut, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here and see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it in my side. Do not doubt but believe.” Thomas answered him, “My Lord and my God!” Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe.” Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book. But these are written so that you may come to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that through believing you may have life in his name.
The Gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, Lord Christ. Sermon
The Reverend Edgar Wallace
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Nicene Creed • BCP 358
• all stand
We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with
Prayers of the People • BCP 387
the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
Form III
Father, we pray for your holy Catholic Church; That we all may be one.
Grant that every member of the Church may truly and humbly serve you; That your Name may be glorified by all people.
We pray for Michael, our Presiding Bishop, Terry, our bishop, and for all bishops, priests, and deacons. That they may be faithful ministers of your Word and Sacraments.
We pray for President Trump, Governor Bevin, Governor Holcomb and the mayors and councils of our several cities and for all who govern and hold authority in the nations of the world. That there may be justice and peace on the earth. Give us grace to do your will in all that we undertake; That our works may find favor in your sight.
We pray for the Cathedral Chapter and those who are charged with the search for the next Dean; For the man or woman who will be the Cathedral’s next Dean. Have compassion on those who suffer from any grief or trouble; That they may be delivered from their distress. Give to the departed eternal rest; Let light perpetual shine upon them.
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We praise you for your saints who have entered into joy; May we also come to share in your heavenly kingdom.
We pray for those on our Cathedral Prayer List, especially, Ginger Shackleton, Tim Tice, Carol Brown, Charles Cooksey, Gretchen Davis, Maurice Gordon, Carol Kendall, Norma Laufer, Jerry Marsh, Helen Murray, Donna Pottinger, Jo Ann Reazin, James Searcy. Are there other prayers of intercession? . . . . . . . . . . . . We give thanks for all the blessings bestowed upon us. We give thanks for the birthday of Rob Guillen. Are there other prayers of thanksgiving? . . . . . . . . . . . • the Celebrant will add a concluding collect
• 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
This Joyful Eastertide
This joyful Eastertide, Away with sin and sorrow! My Love, the Crucified, Hath sprung to life this morrow.
Had Christ, that once was slain, Ne’er burst his three-day prison, Our faith had been in vain: But now hath Christ arisen, arisen, arisen, arisen.
arr. Charles Wood
My flesh in hope shall rest, And for a season slumber: Till trump from east to west Shall wake the dead in number. Had Christ, that once...
Death’s flood hath lost his chill, Since Jesus cross’d the river Lover of souls, from ill My passing soul deliver. Had Christ, that once ...
• all stand
Presentation Hymn 193
That Easter day with joy was bright
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The Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer A • BCP 361 celebrant celebrant
people people
celebrant people
It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.
But chiefly are we bound to praise you for the glorious resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord; for he is the true Paschal Lamb, who was sacrificed for us, and has taken away the sin of the world. By his death he has destroyed death, and by his rising to life again he has won for us everlasting life. 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
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WLP 855
Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself; and, when we had fallen into sin and become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent Jesus Christ, your only and eternal Son, to share our human nature, to live and die as one of us, to reconcile us to you, the God and Father of all. He stretched out his arms upon the cross, and offered himself, in obedience to your will, a perfect sacrifice for the whole world.
On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, 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 we proclaim the mystery of faith:
Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.
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We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. Recalling his death, resurrection, and ascension, we offer you these gifts.
Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of your Son, the holy food and drink of new and unending life in him. Sanctify us also that we may faithfully receive this holy Sacrament, and serve you in unity, constancy, and peace; and at the last day bring us with all your saints into the joy of your eternal kingdom.
All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ. 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
The Lord’s Prayer • BCP 364 Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.
The Breaking of the Bread Fraction Anthem • S 156
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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.
Communion Hymn
209
We walk by faith and not by sight
• all stand; said by all
Prayer after Communion Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart, through Christ our Lord. Amen Blessing Concluding Hymn 212
Awake, arise, lift up your voice
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Dismissal
Let us go forth in the name of the Risen Christ. Alleluia, alleluia!
Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia! Postlude
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O filii et filiae
Healey Willan
The worship is concluded. The SERVICE begins! serving today . . .
Jack Ashworth, organ Daniel Gilliam, choirmaster The Cathedral Choir Aaron Angel, verger Mitzi Friedlander, Susan Torok, lectors Katherine Stevenson, intercessor Dorothy Converse, Rob Beard, Ruth Wukasch, Helen Murray, chalice bearers Katie Grace Gilliam, Hunter Gilliam, Tim Tice, 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 our celebration of the resurrection. I hope you are finding eMany thanks again to all who worked so hard to prepare for our Holy Week and Easter Day. To all who led us in worship and fellowship. And to all who came and shared the experience! Today’s readings mark the power of the risen Christ exhibited in the faith and life of the early Christian community. In Acts, we see the rapidly increasing growth of the young Church. Revelation speaks of the love of Christ for the faithful. And Jesus promises blessings for those who believe in him even though they do not see him. How are the first of these fifty days of Easter going for you? I trust that you are looking for and finding new ways to make the resurrection part of your life. If not, how can we help? Check out the ministries of prayer, study, work, listening and building that are detailed here in Cathedral Matters and find something that works for you. As you prepare for worship, consider these Easter words of Thomas Merton:
For every gain in deep certitude there is a corresponding growth of superficial ‘doubt.’ This doubt is by no means opposed to genuine faith, but it mercilessly examines and questions the spurious ‘faith’ of everyday life, the human faith which is nothing but the passive acceptance of conventional opinion.
Enjoy our life together—I’m glad you are with us today. I’m glad you are here today. Faithfully,
The Very Reverend Joan Pritcher Your Dean in the Interim, The Second Sunday of Easter
we pray New or Updated This Week — Midday Mass Updated
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Midday Mass
Pick a day to come pray with us.
Midday Mass meets weekdays at noon in the chapel. This week’s commemorations: • Monday Holy Eucharist Rite II, and commemoration
of Catherine of Siena, 1380 • Tuesday Holy Eucharist Rite II, and commemoration of Sarah Josephine Buell Hale, Editor and Prophetic Witness, 1879 • Wednesday Holy Eucharist Rite II, and the Feast Day of St. Philip and St. James, Apostles • Thursday Holy Eucharist Rite II, and commemoration of Athanasius, Bishop of Alexandria, 373 • Friday Holy Eucharist Rite II
Join us at Midday Worship to help celebrate your birthday, your anniversary, or to keep any day of special observance. And be sure to thank your chapel leaders who serve the midday service: Dorothy Converse, Monday; Helen Murray, Tuesday; Randy Wells, Wednesday; Page Curry & Terry Laun, Thursday; Jerry Marsh, Friday.
Daily Prayer Online
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.
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Cathedral Lenten Devotions: 46 words for 46 days
Many thanks to the gifted writers who offered us their meditations for Lent: Katherine Stevenson, the Rev. Fr. William Bippus, Sr. Warden Mike Foster, the Rev. Fr. Edgar Wallace, Jr. Warden Tom Peters, Page Curry, the Rev. Deacon Eva Markham, the Rev. Fr. Richard Humke, the Rev. Fr. John Tederstrom, the Rev. Deacon Dru Kemp, Terry Laun, Frazier Marsh, Bill Shelton, Dorothy Converse, Mel Collett, Randy Peters, Kay Wilkinson, the Rev. Fr. Jim Wilkinson, Liam O’Daniel-Munger, the Rev. Fr. John Allen, Randy Wells, Jan Scholtz, Mildred Payne, Jan Margerum, Bruce Kleinschmidt, Marcia Wilmet, Judy Donahue, Tom Welch, Stephanie Potter, Tom Thill, the Rev. Mtr. Candyce Loescher, the Very. Rev. Mtr. Katherine Doyle, John Kiesel, the Very Rev. Fr. Bill Parker, the Rev. Pr. Austin Newberry, the Venerable Rose Bogal-Allbritten, Kitten Lawless, the Rev. Mtr. Georgine Buckwalter, the Rev. Canon Jason Lewis, the Rev. Canon Amy Coultas, the Rt. Rev. Terry White.
Interested in Singing in the Choir?
Do you have experience singing in choir? Are you interested in contributing your talents to the Cathedral Choir? If so, please talk to choirmaster Daniel Gilliam, either in person on a Sunday or send him an email danielgilliam@gmail.com.
we study New or Updated This Week — Spirituality Book Group Children’s Sunday School
Spirituality Book Group
Join us for a Book Group Tuesday, June 11 at Heine Brother’s Coffee in the Omni. Parking is in the parking lot off of 3rd St. between Liberty and Ali. Stay tuned for the next book
Children’s Sunday School
The last day of Children’s Sunday School for this season is May 19. Childcare will continue through the summer. Children’s Sunday School uses a clergy, chapter, parent and parishioner-led Montessori-based curriculum. Our team includes: Art Specialist, Stephanie Potter; Assistant Presenter, Carol Syvertsen; and several aides. Special thanks to Dorothy Converse, Chase Durnil, Chase Winemiller, Katie Grace Gilliam, Hunter Gilliam and Dr. Mike Foster. Contact Dean Pritcher if you would like to help with class preparation.
Adult Bible Study
Every Sunday, 9:15 a.m. in the library Tom Peters leads a group in reading and studying through the Bible. The group is working its way through the Letters of St. Paul. You are invited to join the group at any time.
we work New or Updated This Week — CLCM Fundraiser TODAY
CLOUT Nehemiah Assembly, 2019
For years, CLOUT has sought to unite 1,000 for our annual meeting with city officials, and this is the year we finally met that goal: 1,062 people gathered on March 26 to learn what CLOUT was asking, and how the Metro Council members, representatives of agencies and JCPS Superintendent Marty Pollio responded to its requests. Christ Church Cathedral was represented by 54 congregants and friends, only 6 short of our goal of 60. Other congregations that met or came close to their goals were Epiphany Catholic, 71 [75]; First Unitarian, 71 [70]; Fourth Ave. UMC, 56 [47]; Jeff St. Baptist, 100 [115]. THANKS to all who attended and who brought friends as well! The next phase of CLOUT’s work will be followup on promises made by officials at the Assembly and investment. CLOUT members are asked to invest $200, or whatever they are able to; other members of the congregation can help the effort by investing any amount. The new CLOUT website allows us to invest online, or checks may be given to CLOUT team leaders Page Curry, Mildred Franks or Jim Monin. Teams of 4 or 5 members from different congregations also visit a number of companies in Louisville to seek their investment in an organization that makes our city a safer, better place in which to live and work. CLOUT’s budget is modest, but our two organizers are full-time employees of the DART network who train us how to recruit new members, maintain interest and involve our members in doing research.
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Hold On To Your Hats, CLCM Fundraiser
It’s a party, a friend-raiser, and a fundraiser. Central Louisville Community Ministries invites you to enjoy Derby-time at our annual party for supporters and new friends. Music! Appetizers and desserts! Silent auction! And wear your hats. Plan now to attend today, 3-6 pm, at Genscape (1140 Garvin Place). Tickets are $35, available in advance here at church, or call (502)587-1999, or email clcmoffice@gmail. com. CLCM supports our neighbors in need through emergency rent and utility assistance, food, clothing, personal care, and prescriptions. But CLCM doesn’t exist without your generous presence. See you there!
Laundry Love, a Diocesan Urban Ministry Initiative: May 9 & 16 Laundry Love provides assistance to individuals and families that do not have washers/dryers or cannot afford to add expensive laundry costs to their budget. We help fund Laundry Love through your contributions to DEO (Downtown Episcopal Outreach). Laundry Love happens every 2nd Thursday, 5:30-8 p.m. at Aunt Bee’s Laundromat, 2nd and Ormsby and every 3rd Thursday at Parkland Laundromat, 26th and Dumesnil St. in West Louisville. Contact Dorothy Converse if you are interested in helping on 2nd Thursday or Mike DaRif if you are interested in helping on 3rd Thursday.
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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Racial Reconciliation Ministry Update
The focus of this ministry is to select readings and events that will help us as a congregation to understand our role in moving forward with reconciliation and repentance. We will also adopt a church-wide curriculum called “Sacred Ground” beginning soon after Lent. For more information, speak to Linda Kiesel, John Kiesel, or Terry Laun.
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.
Next Community Breakfast is May 5
The next Community Breakfast is May 5, 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.
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’.
Coffee In The Hall
Each weekday morning from 8 am to 12:30 pm the hallway in the link building is open to our neighbors. This allows them the chance to come in for a break from the heat/cold/rain, use the restroom, and have a cup of coffee or a bottled water. You can help with this ministry by donating 4-pound bags of sugar, cans of ground coffee, or bottled water to the Cathedral Office.
we listen New or Updated This Week — Coffee Hour Host Book Exchange Easter Vigil Reception
Coffee Hour Hosts
Coffee Hour host for today is Randy Peters. Be sure to thank her for her hospitality.
The Book Exchange is Today
Linger after worship to enjoy the Book Exchange
Easter Vigil Reception
Many thanks for all who provided hospitality for the Easter Vigil Reception—and all fellowship events on Easter.
Cathedral Book Group Read the Book, Save the Date
Book - The Overstory by Richard Powers Date - Sunday, May 19, 2019 We will add time and place closer to the actual date.
Pastoral Care
If you have a Pastoral Care Emergency or Concern, call Dean Pritcher any time on the Pastoral Care line: 502-632-3213. In addition, when there are pastoral concerns about members of our congregation, and with the concurrence of the person or people concerned, Randy Peters sends an e-mail to a list of people who have indicated that they want to know about these concerns. If you want to be included in that distribution list, please let Randy know, either in person or by e-mail, rpeters421@yahoo.com.
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Women’s Lunch Bunch
Cathedral women meet for fellowship and lunch on the third Thursday of each month. For more information, or to make a reservation, e-mail lunchbunchlady@yahoo.com, or call Mildred Franks, 893-3815.
Gay Men’s Supper Club
The Cathedral’s Gay Men’s Supper Club meets each month for conversation and supper. Contact Bill Shelton, woshelton@gmail.com, or call 897-3079.
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.
Welcome Ministry
Have you ever gone to a church for the first time and no one spoke to you as you entered? That is a Greeter’s role of outreach--to make a person feel welcome as they enter a church for the first time. It requires only about 15-20 minutes each time you greet and it is beneficial to the greeter as much as the one greeted. If you would like to help with this important service to the church, please contact the Dean or Bobbie Fritton.
we build New or Updated This Week — Office Volunteers
Office Volunteers
Office volunteers for this week were Randy Peters, Page Curry, and Jane Halliday. If you would like to volunteer some time in the office contact Frazier Marsh.
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Search for the next Dean
Your Dean Search Committee: Mike DaRif, Kirt Jacobs (Chair), Jan Margerum, Susan Marquardt, Stephanie Potter, Paul Real, Katherine Stevenson, Jim Walsh, Kay Shields Wilkinson. Many thanks to them for their commitment to this task. We bid your prayers for the Search Committee as it does this important work.
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 at any time and cannot get through, the pastoral care line is always open 502-632-3213.
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
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.
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!
Stewardship at the Cathedral
Prayerfully consider how you would like to support the ministry of Christ Church Cathedral for 2019. Pledge cards are available at the west and south entrances to the Nave, and on the office sideboard. You have also received a pledge card in the mail. Register your intention on your pledge card and return it by mail or on any Sunday. We have received 84 pledges totaling $300,662.
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.
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 Bill Shelton Stephanie Potter Tom Peters, Junior Warden Paul Real Matt Wetmore 7
CALENDAR Sunday, April 28 • 8:30 am Holy Eucharist, Rite I in the Chapel • 9:15 am Adult Bible Study • 9:45 am Children’s Sunday School in Deans’ Hall • 10:30 am Holy Eucharist, Rite II • 11:45 am Coffee Hour in Bishops’ Hall Monday, April 29 • 9 am - 1 pm Uniting Partners for Women & Children (UP) in the Lower Level • Cathedral Office Closed • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel Tuesday, April 30 • Office Hours 10 am –1 pm • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel Wednesday, May 1 • 9 am - 1 pm UP • Office Hours 10 am –1 pm • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel • 6:30 pm Choir Rehearsal Thursday, May 2 • Office Hours 10 am – 1 pm • Dean’s Sabbath • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel • 6 pm Prison Ministry – Library Friday, May 3 • 9 am - 1 pm UP • Office Hours 10 am –1 pm • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel Saturday, May 4 • Cathedral is closed Sunday, May 5 • 8:30 am Holy Eucharist, Rite I in the Chapel • 8:30 am Community Breakfast • 9:15 am Adult Bible Study • 9:45 am Children’s Sunday School in Deans’ Hall • 10:30 am Holy Eucharist, Rite II • 11:45 am Coffee Hour 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
frazier@christchurchlouky.org
The Very Rev. Joan Pritcher • dean
dean@christchurchlouky.org
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Quarterly Report on the Endowment
April 2019
The members of Christ Church Cathedral make a difference every day with their involvement in a wide variety of causes and organizations not only in this community, but also in those which go far beyond our local borders. If a list were to be made of these many involvements and activities, it would most likely be overwhelming in its depth and breadth. And this doesn’t count the many involvements in the specific programs and outreach activities What counts in life is not for, and on behalf of, the Cathedral. the mere fact that we have
lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead. —Nelson Mandela
There is another way we can extend our reach beyond our individual kindnesses and works on behalf of the causes we care about. We can make a contribution to the Cathedral’s Endowment Corporation Legacy Society, extending our commitment to future generations of Cathedralgoers and the long - term work of the Cathedral. You need only confirm your intention to make a gift from your estate in writing. The amount of your gift is not required to be part of the Legacy Society. There are several ways to make gifts to the endowment:
• Provide a bequest in your will, a life-time gift of an IRA or tangible property, appreciated stock, or life insurance policy. • Designate memorial and thank offering gifts be placed in the endowment. • Make gifts to the endowment on a monthly basis by bank draft or check.
The Cathedral congregation is small and its members do much to share their time and talents, as well as by making annual financial commitments to operations. Please consider making a commitment to the endowment to secure the future of our nearly 200 year old church and its programs. Thank you for your thoughtful consideration. In the first quarter of 2019 4 gifts were made to the Endowment totaling $950. As of March 31, funds managed by the Corporation exceeded $1,000,000.
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 Church of the Province of Uganda . . . for Cathedral members in need of healing Ginger Shackleton, Tim Tice, Carol Brown, Charles Cooksey, Gretchen Davis, Maurice Gordon, Carol Kendall, Norma Laufer, Jerry Marsh, Helen Murray, Donna Pottinger, Jo Ann Reazin, James Searcy . . . for family and friends of Cathedral members
David Davies, Frank Turner Ed Harrel, Dave Pottinger David Collett, Betty Harrison Janet Shedd & family Alex & Brittany, Larry and Rona, James, Nathan, Baby Ellis, Marilyn, Packy Aidan, Carole Bailey, Kelly Brown, 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 Marge Brown, Monta Rae Cook, Diane Flechler, Alison Heppard, Carl Horton Judy Horton, Kathy Koloff, Phillip Koloff, Jim Porter, Sharon Turner Louis Besten, Forrest Cook, David Cracraft, Nancy Davis, Mike Kimery David Pearson, Karen Phillips, Morgan Phillips, Gibbs Reese, Alex Rohleder, Judy Vance Justin Gallahar Clayton, Jim, Yvonne, Bill Turner, Mary Turner Robert Vaughan Grace Kleinschmidt Eric Zoerb Art Embry, Nick & Sally Heil, Jim Watkins & Dean Weller Becky E., Liam, Sam, Noah & Molly, Paula Hamilton, Jeff Potter Foster care children in the Commonwealth of Kentucky Willis & Faye Gill, Terry, Jesse, Megan David Ellis Lindsay Wager Betty Jordan, Susan Livingston, Doug Murray Matt Livingood Liz, Mary Dade, Elena & Max Matthews, Bridget Puzon Ivan Potter Hayden and Haylie, Hank Buckwalter, Grace Flint Holt Alexander, Tom Stigger Ann Snyder, Chaurice Weathers Jim, Michael Julius Gray, Bee Lampkins Mark Shimp Corbin Harris Hannah Werst Jared Stivers
. . . for those celebrating birthdays
Rob Guillen
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 Lea Ann Garbrough Paula Hale Angie Halliday Bruce Kleinschmidt Sissy Lanier Terry Laun Kitten Lawless Jan Margerum Jerry Marsh Patsy Melton Helen Murray Nancy Otto Randy Peters Stephanie Potter Dean Pritcher Jan Scholtz Jim Snyder Tom Thill Tim Tice Susan Torok Carolyn Van Zant John & Marilyn Werst Kay Shields Wilkinson
Christ Church Cathedral Episcopal Diocese of Kentucky The Rt. Rev. Terry Allen White, Bishop The Very Rev. Joan Pritcher, Dean in the Interim The Rev. William L. Bippus, Priest Associate The Rev. R. Edgar Wallace, Priest 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