third Sunday of Easter May 5, 2019 • 10:30 am
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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 ist erstanden (verse 1) • at the sound of the bells, all stand
Hymn 492
Sing ye faithful, sing with gladness
Johann Sebastian Bach
Opening Acclamation • celebrant
• people
Song of Praise • S 280
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Gloria in excelsis
The Word of God Collect for the Third 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.
O God, whose blessed Son made himself known to his disciples in the breaking of bread: Open the eyes of our faith, that we may behold him in all his redeeming work; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for 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 9:1-6
Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest and asked him for letters to the synagogues at Damascus, so that if he found any who belonged to the Way, men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem. Now as he was going along and approaching
Damascus, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him. He fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?” He asked, “Who are you, Lord?” The reply came, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. But get up and enter the city, and you will be told what you are to do.”
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
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Psalm
30 • sung by all
I will exalt you, O Lord, because you have lifted me /up * and have not let my enemies /triumph over me . O Lord my God, I cried out to /you, * and you re/stored me to health .
You brought me up, O Lord, from the /dead; * you restored my life as I was going /down to the grave . Sing to the Lord, you servants of /his; * give thanks for the remembrance /of his holiness .
For his wrath endures but the twinkling of an /eye, * his favor /for a lifetime . Weeping may spend the /night, * but joy comes /in the morning .
While I felt secure, I said, “I shall never be dis/turbed. * You, Lord, with your favor, made me as strong /as the mountains.” Then you hid your /face, * and I /was filled with fear .
I cried to you, O /Lord; * I pleaded with /the Lord, saying,
“What profit is there in my blood, if I go down to the /Pit? * will the dust praise you or de/clare your faithfulness? Hear, O Lord, and have mercy up/on me; * O Lord, /be my helper.”
You have turned my wailing into /dancing; * you have put off my sack-cloth and /clothed me with joy . Therefore my heart sings to you without /ceasing; * O Lord my God, I will give you /thanks for ever.
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Second Lesson
Revelation 5:11-14
I looked, and I heard the voice of many angels surrounding the throne and the living creatures and the elders; they numbered myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands, singing with full voice, “Worthy is the Lamb that was slaughtered to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing!” The Word of the Lord.
Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, singing, “To the one seated on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honor and glory and might forever and ever!” And the four living creatures said, “Amen!” And the elders fell down and worshiped.
Thanks be to God. Hymn
232
By all your saints still striving
• second verse is found on on preceding page (231) – Conversion of St. Paul Gospel
John 21:1-19
The Holy Gospel of our Lord, Jesus Christ, acording to John.
Glory to you Lord Christ
Jesus showed himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias; and he showed himself in this way. Gathered there together were Simon Peter, Thomas called the Twin, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of his disciples. Simon Peter said to them, “I am going fishing.” They said to him, “We will go with you.” They went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing. Just after daybreak, Jesus stood on the beach; but the disciples did not know that it was Jesus. Jesus said to them, “Children, you have no fish, have you?” They answered him, “No.” He said to them, “Cast the net to the right side of the boat, and you will find some.” So they cast it, and now they were not able to haul it in because there were so many fish. That disciple whom
Jesus loved said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on some clothes, for he was naked, and jumped into the sea. But the other disciples came in the boat, dragging the net full of fish, for they were not far from the land, only about a hundred yards off. When they had gone ashore, they saw a charcoal fire there, with fish on it, and bread. Jesus said to them, “Bring some of the fish that you have just caught.” So Simon Peter went aboard and hauled the net ashore, full of large fish, a hundred fifty-three of them; and though there were so many, the net was not torn. Jesus said to them, “Come and have breakfast.” Now none of the disciples dared to ask him, “Who are you?” because they knew it was the Lord. Jesus came and took the bread
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and gave it to them, and did the same with the fish. This was now the third time that Jesus appeared to the disciples after he was raised from the dead. When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my lambs.” A second time he said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Tend my sheep.” He said to him the third time, “Simon son of John, do you love me?”
Peter felt hurt because he said to him the third time, “Do you love me?” And he said to him, “Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my sheep. Very truly, I tell you, when you were younger, you used to fasten your own belt and to go wherever you wished. But when you grow old, you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will fasten a belt around you and take you where you do not wish to go.” (He said this to indicate the kind of death by which he would glorify God.) After this he said to him, “Follow me.”
The Gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, Lord Christ. Sermon
The Reverend William Bippus
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
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the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
Prayers of the People • BCP 387
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.
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, 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, Ginger Shackleton. Are there other prayers of intercession? . . . . . . . . . . . . We give thanks for all the blessings bestowed upon us. We give thanks for the birthday of Bobbie Fritton. 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.
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Holy Communion Offertory Anthem
Do Not I Love Thee, O My Lord
Sam Batt Owens
Do not I love Thee, O my Lord? Behold my heart and see; And turn each cursèd idol out, That dares to rival Thee.
Would not mine ardent spirit vie With angels round the throne, To execute Thy sacred will, And make Thy glory known?
Is not Thy name melodious still To mine attentive ear? Doth not each pulse with pleasure bound My Savior’s voice to hear?
Thou know’st I love Thee, dearest Lord, But O, I long to soar Far from the sphere of mortal joys, And learn to love Thee more!
• all stand
Presentation Hymn 343
Shepherd of souls, refresh and bless
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.
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Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:
Sanctus
WLP 855
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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.
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.
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The Breaking of the Bread Fraction Anthem • S 156
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
300
Glory, love, and praise, and honor
• 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 11
Blessing Concluding Hymn 305
Come, risen Lord, and deign to be our guest
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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Christ ist erstanden (verse 3)
Johann Sebastian Bach
The worship is concluded. The SERVICE begins! serving today . . .
Jack Ashworth, organ Daniel Gilliam, choirmaster The Cathedral Choir Aaron Angel, verger Robert Huffman, Susan Marquardt, lectors Jan Margerum, intercessor Jan Scholtz, Mike DaRif, Page Curry, Betty Williams, chalice bearers Bill Shelton, Susan Marquardt, Tim Tice, acolytes Tim Tice, altar guild
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... as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord Joshua 24:15
Christ Church Cathedral Episcopal Diocese of Kentucky The Rt. Rev. Terry Allen White, Bishop The Rev. Dr. Eva Markham, Deacon The Very Rev. Joan Pritcher, Dean in the Interim Frazier Marsh, Interim Office Manager The Rev. William L. Bippus, Priest Associate Thomas Thill, Sacristan The Rev. R. Edgar Wallace, Priest Associate 421 South Second Street, Louisville, KY 40202 502-587-1354 www.christchurchlouky.org • info@christchurchlouky.org
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Tolstoy’s Russian peasants’ joyful Easter greeting: the words ‘Christ is risen!’ Even though it was ‘old news,’ they kept it up. It reminded them of the miracle of Christ’s resurrection and of their new life. They kept the practice throughout Eastertide and it shaped their life for the entire season, maybe beyond. Our practice of beginning worship with those words serves the same purpose for us. The early church also marked the season of Easter by suspending Confession and Absolution to express their joy and their new liberty. Eastertide will continue through June 9, the Day of Pentecost. I am away today, but Midday Mass continues this week and you are in the best of hands with your Priest Associates Frs. William Bippus and Edgar Wallace this morning. I’ll see you next Sunday. As you prepare for worship, consider these words of St. Ignatius of Loyola: Lord Jesus Christ, take all my freedom, my memory, my understanding and my will. All that I have and cherish, You have given me. I surrender it all to be guided by your will. Your grace and your love are wealth enough for me. Give me these, Lord Jesus, and I ask for nothing more. Faithfully,
The Very Reverend Joan Pritcher Your Dean in the Interim, The Third 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 • Tuesday Holy Eucharist Rite II, and commemoration
of Harriet Starr Cannon, Religious, 1896 • Wednesday Holy Eucharist Rite II, and commemoration of Dame Julian of Norwich, c. 1417 • Thursday Holy Eucharist Rite II, and commemoration of Gregory of Nazianzus, Bishop of Constantinople, 389 • Friday Holy Eucharist Rite II and commemoration of Nicolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf, Prophetic Witness, 1760 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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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 Spirituality Book Group
Join us for a Book Group Tuesday, June 11, at Heine Brothers’ 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 — Community Breakfast Racial Reconciliation Ministry
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.
Racial Reconciliation Ministry
Please join us for the group’s next meeting on Wednesday, May 8, at St. Matthews Episcopal Church at 1:30 p.m. The Rev. Dick Humke will be leading the discussion on the issue of reparations. Handouts on the topic will be available at the meeting. There are many aspects to a discussion of this topic, so it might be helpful to write down your own ideas – pro and con — before coming to the group discussion.
Next Community Breakfast is June 2
The next Community Breakfast is June 2, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m., in Bishops’ Hall. Serving our friends, neighbors, and fellow parishioners is one of the most rewarding ministries at Christ Church Cathedral. In addition to serving breakfast, personal care and food items are always accepted for the food pantry and Central Louisville Community Ministry. Contact Randy Peters if you would like to help or just come.
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.
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Central Louisville Community Ministries
Central Louisville Community Ministries (CLCM), formerly Help Ministries of Central Louisville, is one of the oldest community ministries in the city of Louisville. It was created in 1968 by ministers in the downtown area to respond in a structured way to the requests for help that came to churches. CLCM gives direct and personal assistance to residents of the central Louisville community who are in need; to provide a place where residents feel welcome and can receive referrals and short-term emergency assistance; to advocate on behalf of clients for the improvement of the quality of assistance from providers of public and private services; to create and implement programs that build a sense of community among clients, churches, businesses, and the public and private social sectors; and to provide opportunities to fulfill their urban missions by combining their resources, both financial and human.
Urban Ministry Partnership
The Cathedral is part of a group of parishes in-town and in surrounding neighborhoods that works to create relationships with our downtown neighbors. The Partnership sponsors Laundry Love and has offered joint coffee hours and neighborhood picnics for service and fellowship. The intown parishes are Calvary, the Cathedral, Our Merciful Savior and St. George’s. Supporting parishes are Advent, St. Clement and St. Thomas.
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.
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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.
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’.
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Women’s Lunch Bunch
New or Updated This Week —
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.
Coffee Hour Hosts
Gay Men’s Supper Club
Cathedral Book Group Read the Book, Save the Date
Men’s Lunch Group
Coffee Hour Host
Coffee Hour host for today is Randy Peters. Be sure to thank her for her hospitality.
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.
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.
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. 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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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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!
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
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CALENDAR 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 Monday, May 6 • 9 am - 1 pm Uniting Partners for Women & Children (UP) in the Lower Level • Cathedral Office Closed • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel Tuesday, May 7 • Office Hours 10 am –1 pm • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel Wednesday, May 8 • 9 am - 1 pm UP • Office Hours 10 am –1 pm • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel • 6:30 pm Choir Rehearsal Thursday, May 9 • Office Hours 10 am – 1 pm • Dean’s Sabbath • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel • 6 pm Prison Ministry – Library Friday, May 10 • 9 am - 1 pm UP • Office Hours 10 am –1 pm • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel Saturday, May 11 • Cathedral is closed Sunday, May 12 • 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
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
facebook.com/ChristChurchLouKY twitter.com/ChristChurchLou
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 to 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 Episcopal Church . . . for Cathedral members in need of healing 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, Ginger Shackleton . . . 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, Leisa, Kailey Caroline Potter, Foster care children in the Commonwealth of Kentucky Willis & Faye Gill, Terry, Jesse, Megan David Ellis Lindsay Wager Betty Jordan, Susan Livingston, Doug Murray Matt Livingood 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
Bobby Fritton
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, Pastoral Associate The Rev. R. Edgar Wallace, Pastoral Associate The Rev. Dr. Eva Markham, Deacon Frazier Marsh, Interim Office Manager Thomas Thill, Sacristan 421 South Second Street, Louisville, KY 40202 502-587-1354 www.christchurchlouky.org • info@christchurchlouky.org