Fifth Sunday after Pentecost July 9, 2017 • 10:30 am • Proper 9
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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
The ‘Chosen’ Tune
Prelude
Herbert Howells
• at the sound of the bells, all stand
Opening Acclamation celebrant BCP • Book of Common Prayer
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Hymn 414
WLP • Wonder, Love and Praise
God my King, thy might confessing
The people’s responses are indicated in bold type.
The Word of God Collect for the Fifth Sunday after Pentecost O God, you have taught us to keep all your commandments by loving you and our neighbor: Grant us the grace of your Holy Spirit, that we may be devoted to you with our whole heart, and united to one another with pure affection; 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:
• all be seated
First Lesson
Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67
The servant said to Laban, “I am Abraham’s servant. The Lord has greatly blessed my master, and he has become wealthy; he has given him flocks and herds, silver and gold, male and female slaves, camels and donkeys. And Sarah my master’s wife bore a son to my master when she was old; and he has given him all that he has. My master made me swear, saying, ‘You shall not take a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites, in whose land I live; but you shall go to my father’s house, to my kindred, and get a wife for my son.’ “I came today to the spring, and said, ‘O Lord, the God of my master Abraham, if now you will only make successful the way I am going! I am standing here by the spring of water; let the young woman who comes out to draw, to whom I shall say, “Please give me a little water from your jar to drink,” and who will say to me, “Drink, and I will draw for your camels also” —let her be the woman whom the Lord has appointed for my master’s son.’ “Before I had finished speaking in my heart, there was Rebekah coming out with her water jar on her shoulder; and she went down to the spring, and drew. I said to her, ‘Please let me drink.’ She quickly let down her jar from her shoulder, and said, ‘Drink, and I will also water your camels.’ So I drank, and she also watered the camels. Then I asked her, ‘Whose daughter are you?’ She said, ‘The daughter of Bethuel, Nahor’s son, whom Milcah bore to him.’ So I put the ring on her nose, and the bracelets on her arms. The Word of the Lord.
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Then I bowed my head and worshiped the Lord, and blessed the Lord, the God of my master Abraham, who had led me by the right way to obtain the daughter of my master’s kinsman for his son. Now then, if you will deal loyally and truly with my master, tell me; and if not, tell me, so that I may turn either to the right hand or to the left.” And they called Rebekah, and said to her, “Will you go with this man?” She said, “I will.” So they sent away their sister Rebekah and her nurse along with Abraham’s servant and his men. And they blessed Rebekah and said to her, “May you, our sister, become thousands of myriads; may your offspring gain possession of the gates of their foes.” Then Rebekah and her maids rose up, mounted the camels, and followed the man; thus the servant took Rebekah, and went his way. Now Isaac had come from Beer-lahai-roi, and was settled in the Negeb. Isaac went out in the evening to walk in the field; and looking up, he saw camels coming. And Rebekah looked up, and when she saw Isaac, she slipped quickly from the camel, and said to the servant, “Who is the man over there, walking in the field to meet us?” The servant said, “It is my master.” So she took her veil and covered herself. And the servant told Isaac all the things that he had done. Then Isaac brought her into his mother Sarah’s tent. He took Rebekah, and she became his wife; and he loved her. So Isaac was comforted after his mother’s death.
Psalm 45: 11-18 • spoken “Hear, O daughter; consider and listen closely; * forget your people and your father’s house. The king will have pleasure in your beauty; * he is your master; therefore do him honor.
The people of Tyre are here with a gift; * the rich among the people seek your favor.” All glorious is the princess as she enters; * her gown is cloth-of-gold.
In embroidered apparel she is brought to the king; * after her the bridesmaids follow in procession. With joy and gladness they are brought, * and enter into the palace of the king.
“In place of fathers, O king, you shall have sons; * you shall make them princes over all the earth.
I will make your name to be remembered from one generation to another; * therefore nations will praise you for ever and ever.”
Second Lesson
Romans 7:15-25a
I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate. Now if I do what I do not want, I agree that the law is good. But in fact it is no longer I that do it, but sin that dwells within me. For I know that nothing good dwells within me, that is, in my flesh. I can will what is right, but I cannot do it. For I do not do the good I want, but the evil I do not want is what I do. Now if I do what I do not want, it is no longer I that do it, but
sin that dwells within me. So I find it to be a law that when I want to do what is good, evil lies close at hand. For I delight in the law of God in my inmost self, but I see in my members another law at war with the law of my mind, making me captive to the law of sin that dwells in my members. Wretched man that I am! Who will rescue me from this body of death? Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord!
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
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Hymn Gospel
644
How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds
Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30
The Holy Gospel of our Lord, Jesus Christ, according to Matthew.
Glory to you Lord Christ
Jesus said to the crowd, “To what will I compare this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces and calling to one another, ‘We played the flute for you, and you did not dance; we wailed, and you did not mourn.’ For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon’; the Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Look, a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ Yet wisdom is vindicated by her deeds.” At that time Jesus said, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because The Gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, Lord Christ.
Sermon
The Reverend William Bippus
Nicene Creed • BCP 358
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you have hidden these things from the wise and the intelligent and have revealed them to infants; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will. All things have been handed over to me by my Father; and no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal him. “Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
Prayers of the People • these prayers incorporate quotes from Intercessions for the Christian People, together with original material appropriate for use during the season of Pentecost
With confidence, let us turn to our God in prayer, saying: Lord, hear our prayer. Let us pray for people throughout the world who are suffering random violence, social disruption, economic distress and war; Lord, hear our prayer.
Let us pray for our own country: that we might become a force for peace rather than conflict, a source of hope rather than discontent. We pray for President Trump, for Governors Bevin and Holcomb and for the Mayors and Councils of our cities and towns; Lord, hear our prayer.
Let us pray for the Church throughout the world: for the Anglican Church of Southern Africa and for Sewanee—The University of the South; may the Spirit dwell in Michael our Presiding Bishop, in Terry our Bishop and in our clergy and ministers. May all of us, called to be brothers and sisters in Christ, become effective and reliable messengers of hope in this troubled world; Lord, hear our prayer.
Let us give thanks for those who defend our country, the women and men of this city who daily work for civil justice, for those who keep us safe, and for those working in hospitals, schools, restaurants and hotels. We give thanks for the birthday of Maritza Rodriguez and the anniversaries of Jim & Kay Wilkinson and Jim & Becky Collings. We now offer our own thanksgivings, silently or aloud . . . . . . . . . . . Continue your blessing upon us all; Lord, hear our prayer.
Let us pray for this immediate neighborhood – our parish: we pray for those who live and work here and for those who have no work and no home, particularly homeless and troubled veterans of military service; Lord, hear our prayer.
Let us pray for ourselves: may we have the grace to rejoice with those who rejoice, to share grief with others in their sadness, but most of all, may we be quick to forgive and slow to take offense. Let us pray for those on the Cathedral prayer list, especially Norma Laufer, Larry Otto, Gary Pope, Donna Pottinger, James Searcy, Ginger Shackleton, Carolyn Van Zant, Randy Wells, Betty Banton, Carol Brown, Charles Cooksey, Michael Cooper, Gretchen Davis, Jack Jacobs and Carol Kendall. We now offer our own prayers of intercession, silently or aloud. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Give peace to the dying and comfort to their families; give us strength and courage to face the challenges of daily life; Lord, hear our prayer.
• the clelbrant adds a concluding collect
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Confession • Enriching Our Worship • said by all
God of all mercy, we confess that we have sinned against you, opposing your will in our lives. We have denied your goodness in each other, in ourselves, and in the world you have created. We repent of the evil that enslaves us, the evil we have done, and the evil done on our behalf. Forgive, restore, and strengthen us through our Savior Jesus Christ, that we may abide in your love and serve only your will. Amen
Absolution • Enriching Our Worship • said by the celebrant
Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through the grace of Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen
• 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 Solo
Slane
Be Thou My Vision
Be Thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart; Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art. Thou my best thought, by day or by night, waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light. Be Thou my Wisdom and Thou my true Word; I ever with Thee and Thou with me Lord. Thou my great Father, I Thy true son. Thou in me dwelling and I with Thee one. High King of heaven, my victory won! May I reach heaven’s joy, bright heaven’s Sun! Heart of my own heart, whatever befall, and still be my Vision, O Ruler of all. • all stand
Presentation Hymn 645 6
The King of love my shepherd is
The Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer 1 • Enriching Our Worship • the Eucharistic Prayer is found on a card in the chair rack celebrant
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Sanctus WLP 858
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Memorial Acclamation • during the blessing of bread and wine the celebrant says: Therefore, we proclaim the mystery of faith; Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.
The Great Amen
• at the conclusion of the Great Thanksgiving all sing:
The Lord’s Prayer • BCP 364 • contemporary version Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and for ever. Amen
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The Breaking of the Bread Fraction Anthem
WLP 867
• 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 Solo
Bist du bei mir
If you are with me, I’ll go out gladly to my rest. Ah, what great joy shall be my ending, if your dear hands shall now close my eyes forevermore. If you are near me, I will go out gladly to my rest.
Communion Hymn
325
Let us break bread together
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Prayer after Communion • Enriching Our Worship
God of abundance, you have fed us with the bread of life and cup of salvation; you have united us with Christ and one another; and you have made us one with all your people in heaven and on earth. Now send us forth in the power of your Spirit, that we may proclaim your redeeming love to the world and continue for ever in the risen life of Christ our Savior. Amen.
Blessing
Concluding Hymn 544
Jesus shall reign where’er the sun
Dismissal
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God. Postlude
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Allegro Pomposo
The worship is concluded. The SERVICE begins! serving today . . .
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Thomas Roseingrave
The Reverend Edgar Wallace, celebrant George Hubbard, organist • Jane Halliday, violin Jan Margerum, alto • Don Richter, tenor Daniel Gilliam, choirmaster Aaron Angel, verger Becky Norris, Randy Wells, Faith Aeilts lectors Judy Donahue, John Werst, Jan Margarum, John Vickerstaff chalice bearers Chris Hart, Carolyn VanZant, Tim Tice, acolytes Rob Guillen altar guild
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Tonight is Compline at the Cathedral. Join us for fellowship and a drink of cool water in the Garden at 7:15—at 7:30 we will walk into the Cathedral together. Read more about Compline on page 2. Dr. Catherine Meeks will be with us in just four weeks, on Sunday, July 30 (on that Sunday, we will have combined worship at 10:30—no worship at 8:30 am). She will preach on that day. In addition, she will be present: • Friday, July 28, 6:30 pm, at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, one of our Urban Partnership associate parishes, for a Meet and Greet. All are welcome.
• Saturday, July 29, for her workshop, Dismantling Racism, at Our Merciful Savior, one of our Urban Partnership parishes. The Workshop is limited to 5 participants from each Urban Partnership parish.
• Sunday, July 30, following worship, for a special session of Adult Forum. She will discuss her work in Atlanta. All are welcome.
Read more about that weekend and how you might be involved—on page 3.
This Thursday night is the Cathedral’s night to coordinate Laundry Love. If you would like to be part of that effort, talk with Dorothy Converse or Mike DaRif. Read more about Laundry Love on page 4. As you prepare for worship, reflect upon this prayer of Leunig: God give us rain when we expect sun. Give us music when we expect trouble. Give us tears when we expect breakfast. Give us dreams when we expect a storm. Give us a stray dog when we expect congratulations. God play with us, turn us sideways and around. Amen.
I am glad you are here today. Faithfully,
The Very Reverend Joan Pritcher Your Dean in the Interim On this Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
we pray New or Updated This Week — Midday Mass Updates
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Midday Mass
Pick a day to come pray with us. Commemorations for the week of July 9 are:
Monday – Jan Hus, Prophetic Witness and Martyr, 1415 Tuesday – Benedict of Nursia, Abbott of Monte
Cassino, c. 540 Wednesday – Nathan Soderblom, Archbishop of Uppsala and Ecumenist, 1931; presiding: The Rev’d Pr. Austin Newberry Thursday – Conrad Weiser, Witness to Peace and Reconciliation, 1760; presiding: a member of the Bishop’s Staff Friday – Samson Occum, Witness to the Faith in New England, 1792 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 (including new Tuesday Chapel Leader, Mildred Payne) who serve the midday service: Dorothy Converse, Monday; Mildred Payne, Tuesday; Randy Wells, Wednesday; Page Curry & Terry Laun, Thursday; Jerry Marsh, Friday
Daily Prayer Online
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Prayer is an important part of being an Episcopalian. The discipline of prayer, known as the Daily Office, is one of the gifts of the Church to us. Daily Prayer Online uses our Cathedral Facebook page. Each morning at 5:00 am, a prayer will be posted; it can be accessed at any point throughout the day, and even in days following. You will also be 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. Check out Daily Prayer Online and consider sharing it with your friends. Make sure that you ‘like’ and ‘follow’ the Cathedral page: Christ Church Cathedral @ChristChurchLouKY.org.
Compline at the Cathedral
Our first Sunday evening Compline was a wonderful success. Twenty-four of us were in attendance for this meditative experience. We began with fellowship in the Garden, and moved into the cathedral for the music (this became necessary due to more city sounds than we had anticipated—especially medical helicopters!). Your next chance to join us for Compline is Sunday, July 9, 7:15 for fellowship in the Garden, and 7:30 in the Cathedral for an other-worldly spiritual event. YOU ASKED
What do the colors of the vestments mean and why do they change?
The colors of our vestments— mainly the stole and chausable (the poncho-like garment the Celebrant wears— pictured here) reflect the colors of the liturgical seasons. We are now in the season following Pentecost, and that color is green. The other seasons and colors are: Advent, blue; Christmas, white or gold; Epiphany, green; Lent, purple; and Easter, white or gold. Feast Days sometimes have a different color than the rest of their season. For example, All Saints’ Day and Trinity Sunday are white and the Day of Pentecost is red—even though they all come in a season that is green.
we study Sunday Bible Study
Every Sunday, 9:15 a.m. in the library Tom Peters leads a group in reading and studying through the Bible. The group is working its way through the Acts of the Apostles. You are invited to join the group at any time.
Children’s Sunday School
Children’s Sunday School is on break for the summer. We will return on Sunday, September 17. Children’s Sunday School uses a clergy, chapter, parent and parishioner-led Montessori-based curriculum.
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 and Dr. Mike Foster. Contact Dean Pritcher if you would like to help with class preparation.
Dismantling Racism: A Workshop
Dr. Catherine Meeks, editor of “Living into God’s Dream: Dismantling Racism” (Morehouse Publishing, 2016) is coming to Louisville July 28 – 30 to lead a Workshop: Dismantling Racism. The Workshop will be held on Saturday, July 29, in Dudley Fellowship Hall at Our Merciful Savior, 9:00 – 3:00. Lunch will be provided. Attendance is limited, so speak to the Dean to secure a spot or to be added to the waiting list. The deadline for registration is Sunday, July 23. However, there are two other opportunities to meet Dr. Meeks that are open to as many as would like to attend: a Friday evening Meet and Greet at St. Thomas Episcopal Church at 6:30, and a Sunday afternoon Adult Forum, 12:30 at the Cathedral. 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 Provisional in the Society of St. Anna the Prophet.
MEET: Hollis Real is a native Louisvillian, a lifelong Episcopalian and has been a member of Christ Church for 7 years. She married Paul, 45 years ago at Christ Church and has 2 adult children, Amy and Matt who live in Louisville. She is retired after a career at Bacon’s department stores where she served as Director of Training and Human Resources followed by a period of semi-retirement as a Library Clerk at Male High School. After years of looking at downtown housing and looking for a reinvention of life after retirement, Hollis read in the Sunday Bulletin that an apartment was available in the Diocesan House. After a quick look, signed contract and the sale of their house, they moved into what she said is her favorite place ever! The best part of living at CCC is being able to walk everywhere and meeting all kinds of people in the neighborhood. Hollis serves on the Chapter, helps with the Sack Lunch and Coffee in the Hall ministries and makes prayer blankets for Norton Hospital.
Cathedral Chapter
The Rev’d John Allen, Diocesan Representative Aaron Angel Dorothy Converse Michael Cooper Vance Fritton Kirt Jacobs Sissy Lanier Kitten Lawless Jan Margerum, Senior Warden Patsy Melton James Moody, Diocesan Representative Laura Muhlenberg, Diocesan Representative Tom Peters, Junior Warden Hollis Real Kay Shields Wilkinson
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we work Next Community Breakfast is August 6
The next Community Breakfast is Sunday, August 6, 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)
Don’t be afraid of CHANGE—put it in the DEO Pig! DEO supports the Lunch Bags Program, 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 4 40204, (502) 479-9180.
CLOUT Celebrates the Year’s Achievements Citizens of Louisville Organized and United Together The note below went out to all CLOUT Team members last week after Metro Council passed the annual budget. We want to acknowledge all Cathedral CLOUT Network members for their part in achieving these successes. What do we have to celebrate this week? $12,425,000 in community solutions including: $325,000 for the Living Room $2,500,000 for TARC service to Riverport $9,600,000 for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund None of this would have happened without you – your stories; your phone calls, emails, and postcards; your presence at Metro Council and the Nehemiah Actions over the past couple of years. A few months ago, we were told that all three of these victories were impossible. But you built the power to make it possible, and, thanks to you, hundreds of people will have a safe place to go in crisis, the transportation necessary to get and keep a good-paying job, and a place to call home.
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, a 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 2,110 bags. The costs 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.
Laundry Love
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.
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, July 13. 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.
Franciscan Kitchen Seeking Volunteers
In the spirit of St. Francis, we have been feeding the poor and homeless in Louisville since 1980. We are in need of volunteers for cooks, food prep, servers, dishwashers and cleanup. Donations welcome. 748 S. Preston St. 502-5890140. Email: franciscankitchen@gmail.com. BE KIND Jesus says: “Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” When we find rest in a gentle and humble Jesus, we are equipped to be a source of gentle and humble rest for others. Be kind.
we listen New or Updated This Week — Coffee Hour Hosts
The CCC Book Group
The group will meet on July 16, 4:00 pm, at the home of Judy Donahue. We will discuss the book The Rules of Civility: A Novel, by Amor Towles. Please r.s.v.p to Judy (jhdonahue@twc.com) with your attendance. For general information about the group or to be added to the group email list, please email McCall Eng, (mccalleng@gmail.com).
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!
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.
Coffee Hour hosts
Coffee Hour hosts for this week are Betty and Sarah Williams, and Mitzi Friedlander. Be sure to thank them for their hospitality. 5
Women’s Lunch Bunch
New or Updated This Week —
Men’s Lunch Group
Office Volunteer
Gay Men’s Supper Club
Pastoral Care
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. 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. STEWARDSHIP NOTES
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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.
CLOUT (Citizens of Louisville Organized and United Together) is part of justice ministry at Christ Church Cathedral. And it works—read: On Thursday, June 22, after four hours of deliberation, the Louisville Metro Council unanimously passed the city budget. According to The Courier-Journal, the “big winner” in the budgeting process this year is the Louisville Affordable Housing Trust Fund, which received an allocation of $9.6 million. This represents a significant increase over the $2.5 million that Mayor Fischer has put into the budget for the past two years, and puts us almost to our goal of $10 million per year. During the meeting, several Council members publicly thanked CLOUT. Councilman David James commended CLOUT not just for sitting through that four-hour meeting, but for being at Council week-in and week-out for the past year and a half. He said, “we feel the weight of your presence here, and you made it very clear what you needed us to do.” Read more about CLOUT on page 4, and if you would like to be part of it, contact Page Curry, Mildred Franks or Jim Monin.
Office Volunteers
Thank you to the office volunteer for this past week: Carolyn Van Zant. If you would like to volunteer some time in the office contact Frazier Marsh. 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.
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.
Office Hours
The Cathedral Office hours are Tuesday – Friday, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm., and the building is open from 9:00 am until 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. 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.
Priest Associates
The Rev’d William L. Bippus and the Rev’d R. Edgar Wallace are Priest 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 online. 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. 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: 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.
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CALENDAR Sunday, July 9 • 8:30 am Holy Eucharist, Rite I in the Chapel • 9:15 am, Adult Bible Study in the Library • 9:45 am Childcare in Dean’s Hall • 10:30 am Holy Eucharist, Rite II • 11:45 am Coffee Hour in Bishops’ Hall • 7:30 pm Compline at the Cathedral Monday, July 10 • Cathedral Office Closed • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel Tuesday, July 11 • Office Hours 10 am —1 pm • 11 am Staff Meeting • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel Wednesday, July 12 • Office Hours 10 am —1 pm • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel Thursday, July 13 • Office Hours 10 am —1 p.m • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel Friday, July 14 • Office Hours 10 am —1 pm • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel Saturday, July 15 • Cathedral closed
Sunday, July 16 • 8:30 am Holy Eucharist, Rite I • 9:15 am Adult Bible Study in the Library • 9:45 am Childcare in Dean’s Hall • 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!
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
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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 Southern Africa . . . in the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, Sewanee—The University of the South
We Pray . . .
. . . for Cathedral members in need of healing Norma Laufer, Larry Otto, Gary Pope, Donna Pottinger, James Searcy, Ginger Shackleton, Carolyn Van Zant, Randy Wells, Betty Banton, Carol Brown, Charles Cooksey, Michael Cooper, Gretchen Davis, Jack Jacobs, Carol Kendall . . . for family and friends of Cathedral members
Augie Vida Beard Ruppe, Preston Thomas Frank Turner Ed Harrel David Collett, Janet Shedd & family, Sam Watkins Alex and Brittany, Brian Coahran, Nathan Vessels Cynthia Brock, Kelly Brown, Sandy Burns , Keith Kozel, Liz, Albert Nelson Nancy Parshley, Phyllis Pope, Robinson/French Families, Mike Streuwing Andy Rochester Terry Swords Ann, Jeff Kevin Mathes Nancy Tucke, Tammi Winemillerr George, McKenzie Carey Duval, Elizabeth Foster, Maggie Foster, Michael Foster, Tara Moriarty Marge Brown, Monta Rae Cook, Diane Flechler Alison Heppard, Carl Horton, Don Grube, Judy Horton Kathy Koloff, Phillip Koloff, Jim Porter, Sharon Turner Louis Besten, Forrest Cook, David Cracraft, Mike Kimery Gene Lichtefeld, Gibbs Reese, Alex Rohleder, Judy Vance Justin Gallahar Clayton, Jim, Bill Turner, Mary Turner Jack Jacobs Grace Kleinschmidt Eric Zoerb Art Embry, Jim Watkins & Dean Weller Sam and Noah, Foster care children in the Commonwealth of Kentucky Paula Hamilton, Shay Kalinowski, Jeff Potter Laura Ingram Koehler, Brian Starr Brian, Margo David Ellis Lindsay Wager Susan Livingston, Doug Murray Jin Dade, Elena & Max Matthews, Bridget Puzo Ivan Potter Bevin, Carey, Chace, Chancey, Piper, Grace Flint Holt Alexander, Tom Stigger Randall Kennebruew Barbara Robertson, Chaurice Weathers Julius Gray, Bee Lampkins Jared Stivers
. . . for those celebrating birthdays
Maritza Rodriguez
. . . for those celebrating anniversaries
Jim & Kay Wilkinson, Jim & Becky Collings
requested by
Faith Aeilts Rob Beard Jerry Brown Carol Brown Melinda Collett Jim 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 Kirt Jacobs Bruce Kleinschmidt Sissy Lanier Terry Laun Kitten Lawless Jan Margerum Frazier Marsh Jerry Marsh Patsy Melton Helen Murray Randy Peters Stephanie Potter Dean Pritcher Jan Scholtz Sue Speed Jim Snyder Tim Tice 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 The Rev. Gary England, 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