Sixth Sunday after Pentecost July 16, 2017 • 10:30 am • Proper 10
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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 Toccata in E minor
Prelude
J.S. Bach
• at the sound of the bells, all stand
Opening Acclamation celebrant BCP • Book of Common Prayer
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Hymn 48
WLP • Wonder, Love and Praise
O day of radiant gladness
The people’s responses are indicated in bold type.
The Word of God Collect for the Sixth Sunday after Pentecost O Lord, mercifully receive the prayers of your people who call upon you, and grant that they may know and understand what things they ought to do, and also may have grace and power faithfully to accomplish them; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.. • at the conclusion of the collect all sing:
• all be seated
First Lesson
Genesis 25:19-34
These are the descendants of Isaac, Abraham’s son: Abraham was the father of Isaac, and Isaac was forty years old when he married Rebekah, daughter of Bethuel the Aramean of Paddan-aram, sister of Laban the Aramean. Isaac prayed to the Lord for his wife, because she was barren; and the Lord granted his prayer, and his wife Rebekah conceived. The children struggled together within her; and she said, “If it is to be this way, why do I live?” So she went to inquire of the Lord. And the Lord said to her, “Two nations are in your womb, and two peoples born of you shall be divided; the one shall be stronger than the other, the elder shall serve the younger.” When her time to give birth was at hand, there were twins in her womb. The first came out red, all his body like a hairy mantle; so they named him Esau. Afterward his brother came out, with his The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
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hand gripping Esau’s heel; so he was named Jacob. Isaac was sixty years old when she bore them. When the boys grew up, Esau was a skillful hunter, a man of the field, while Jacob was a quiet man, living in tents. Isaac loved Esau, because he was fond of game; but Rebekah loved Jacob. Once when Jacob was cooking a stew, Esau came in from the field, and he was famished. Esau said to Jacob, “Let me eat some of that red stuff, for I am famished!” (Therefore he was called Edom.) Jacob said, “First sell me your birthright.” Esau said, “I am about to die; of what use is a birthright to me?” Jacob said, “Swear to me first.” So he swore to him, and sold his birthright to Jacob. Then Jacob gave Esau bread and lentil stew, and he ate and drank, and rose and went his way. Thus Esau despised his birthright.
Psalm 119:105-1128 • spoken Your word is a lantern to my feet * and a light upon my path.
I have sworn and am determined * to keep your righteous judgments.
I am deeply troubled; * preserve my life, O Lord, according to your word. Accept, O Lord, the willing tribute of my lips, * and teach me your judgments. My life is always in my hand, * yet I do not forget your law.
O The wicked have set a trap for me, * but I have not strayed from your commandments. Your decrees are my inheritance for ever; * truly, they are the joy of my heart.
I have applied my heart to fulfill your statutes * for ever and to the end.
Second Lesson
Romans 8:1-11
There is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death. For God has done what the law, weakened by the flesh, could not do: by sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and to deal with sin, he condemned sin in the flesh, so that the just requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. To set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace.
For this reason the mind that is set on the flesh is hostile to God; it does not submit to God’s law-- indeed it cannot, and those who are in the flesh cannot please God. But you are not in the flesh; you are in the Spirit, since the Spirit of God dwells in you. Anyone who does not have the Spirit of Christ does not belong to him. But if Christ is in you, though the body is dead because of sin, the Spirit is life because of righteousness. If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will give life to your mortal bodies also through his Spirit that dwells in you.
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
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Hymn Gospel
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In Christ there is no East or West
Matthew 13:1-9,18-23
The Holy Gospel of our Lord, Jesus Christ, according to Matthew.
Glory to you Lord Christ
Jesus went out of the house and sat beside the sea. Such great crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat there, while the whole crowd stood on the beach. And he told them many things in parables, saying: “Listen! A sower went out to sow. And as he sowed, some seeds fell on the path, and the birds came and ate them up. Other seeds fell on rocky ground, where they did not have much soil, and they sprang up quickly, since they had no depth of soil. But when the sun rose, they were scorched; and since they had no root, they withered away. Other seeds fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up and choked them. Other seeds fell on good soil and brought forth grain, some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty. Let anyone with ears listen!” “Hear then the parable of the sower. When anyone hears the word of the The Gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, Lord Christ. Sermon
The Very Reverend Joan Pritcher
Nicene Creed • BCP 358
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all stand
kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what is sown in the heart; this is what was sown on the path. As for what was sown on rocky ground, this is the one who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy; yet such a person has no root, but endures only for a while, and when trouble or persecution arises on account of the word, that person immediately falls away. As for what was sown among thorns, this is the one who hears the word, but the cares of the world and the lure of wealth choke the word, and it yields nothing. But as for what was sown on good soil, this is the one who hears the word and understands it, who indeed bears fruit and yields, in one case a hundredfold, in another sixty, and in another thirty.”
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 South America and the people and clergy of Trinity Church, Russellville; 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 anniversary of Terry Laun & Art Embry. 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 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 and Norma Laufer. 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 Offertory Solo
Simple Song
Sing God a simple song: Lauda, Laudē Make it up as you go along: Lauda, Laudē Sing like you like to sing. God loves all simple things, For God is the simplest of all, For God is the simplest of all.
Leonard Bernstein
I will sing the Lord a new song To praise Him, to bless Him, to bless the Lord. I will sing His praises while I live All of my days. Blesed is the man who loves the Lord, Blessed is the man who praises Him. Lauda, Lauda, Laudē And walks in His ways.
• all stand
Presentation Hymn 427 6
When morning gilds the skies
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
At the River
Shall we gather at the river, Where bright angel feet have trod; With its crystal tide forever Flowing by the throne of God?
Aaron Copland Yes, we’ll gather at the river, The beautiful, the beautiful river; Gather with the saints at the river That flows by the throne of God.
Soon we’ll reach the shining river, Soon our pilgrimage will cease; Soon our happy hearts will quiver With the melody of peace.
Communion Hymn
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Surely it is God who saves me
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• all stand
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 296
We know that Christ is raised and dies no more
Dismissal
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God. Postlude
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Selection from The Bickelberg Variations
David Stephen Doran
The worship is concluded. The SERVICE begins! serving today . . .
Andrew Fleischman, pianist Daniel Gilliam, choirmaster, soloist Aaron Angel, verger Mitzi Friedlander, Bob Huffman, Dorothy Converse, lectors Mike DaRif, Marilyn Werst, Frazier Marsh, Rob Beard, chalice bearers Bill Shelton, Aaron Angel, Louise Isaacs, acolytes Bill Shelton altar guild
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... as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord Joshua 24:15
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My dear people of Christ Church Cathedral and our guests,
Your Cathedral, as part of a challenge from the Diocese of Kentucky and the National Church, has put much attention and energy into the work of Race and Reconciliation. A number of Adult Forum offerings have given us a chance to talk about the issue and the possibilities and the Urban Ministry Partnership is one of the ways we have put our concerns into action. If you want to do something about Dismantling Racism, there is a good opportunity right around the corner. Dr. Catherine Meeks will be with us in just 2 weeks, on Sunday, July 30 (note that on that Sunday, we will have combined worship at 10:30—no worship at 8:30 am). Dr. Meeks will preach on that day. In addition, she will be present following worship to talk about her ministry of Dismantling Racism, and to answer our questions. If you are unable to be with us on Sunday morning, Dr. Meeks will also be at St. Thomas parish for Conversation on Friday, 6:30 pm. The Dismantling Racism Workshop is already full (with a Wait List). But take advantage of those other events. Read more about Dr. Meeks and that weekend—on pages 3 and 6. Louisville area Episcopal parishes are cooperating with Vacation Bible School this summer. This past Wednesday, we gathered at St. Mark’s. This Wednesday we will be at St. Andrew’s. The following week, July 26, we will meet at St. George’s, sponsored by Calvary parish and the Cathedral. If you would like to go, register on line—or let me know. As you prepare for worship, reflect upon these words of William Cowper: Father of mercies, we have need of thy preparing grace; let the same hand that gives the seed provide a fruitful place! I am glad you are here today. Faithfully,
The Very Reverend Joan Pritcher Your Dean in the Interim On this Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
we pray New or Updated This Week — Midday Mass Updates Compline at the Cahedral
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Midday Mass
Pick a day to come pray with us. Commemorations for the week of July 16 are: Monday –William White, Bishop of
Pennsylvania, 1936 Tuesday – Bartolome de las Casas, Friar and Missionary to the Indies, 1566 Wednesday – Macrina, Monastic and Teacher, 379; presiding: The Rev’d Pr. Austin Newberry Thursday – Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Amelia Bloomer, Sojourner Truth, Harriet RossTubman, Liberators and Prophets; presiding: a member of the Bishop’s Staff Friday – Albert John Luthuli, Prophetic Witness in South Africa, 1967 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
Join us for this meditative experience. Beginning with fellowship in the Garden we move into the cathedral for musical prayer. Your next chance to join us for Compline is Sunday, August 13. 7:15 for fellowship in the Garden, and 7:30 in the Cathedral for an other-worldly spiritual event. YOU ASKED
What are the Sunday readings?
The Episcopal Church follows a Lectionary which prescribes the readings (Old Testament or Hebrew Scriptures; Psalm; New Testament or Christian Scriptures; and Gospel) for each Sunday, Feast Day, and each service of the Daily Office (Morning Prayer and Evening Prayer). Sometimes they knit together seamlessly; other times, not so much. Today’s readings work well together to remind us of the certainty of God’s saving help: Rebekah gives birth to Esau and Jacob, through whom the promises to Abraham will be fulfilled; Paul reminds the Romans that God’s Spirit is alive and is at work growing grace in them; and Jesus describes his ministry using the parable of the sower and the seeds and of the soil.
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: Dorothy Converse, a member of your Chapter. Dorothy was born in Jackson, MS, but lived in a number of places before settling in Louisville. She did her undergraduate work at Wichita State University and earned her Masters at the University of Louisville; she is retired from teaching. Dorothy is the oldest of three daughters—and the mother of: Paul who is an artist and the Director of Community Relations at LFPL; and Michele, an organic farmer and mother of three children. Dorothy is a cradle Episcopalian and has been a member of the Cathedral community since 2000 (or so). She is passionate about the ministry of Outreach and is especially devoted to Central Louisville Community Ministry and Laundry Love, but she is a faithful Midday Mass Chapel Leader, an Office Volunteer and a Coffee Hour Host.
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 3
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
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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.
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, August 10. 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.
The biggest men and women with the biggest ideas can be shot down by the smallest men and women with the smallest minds. Think big anyway. People favor underdogs but follow only top dogs. Fight for a few underdogs anyway. What you spend years building may be destroyed overnight. Build anyway. People really need help but may attack you if you do help them. Help people anyway. Give the world the best you have and you’ll get kicked in the teeth. Give the world the best you have anyway.
BE KIND Kent M. Keith is a writer, attorney and educator. He wrote a poem, The Paradoxical Commandments, that is often associated with Mother Theresa (it is posted in her children’s home in Calcutta). The poem makes the case that though kindness may not be easy, but it is still important. Keith’s Commandments: People are illogical, unreasonable, and self-centered. Love them anyway.
If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish ulterior motives. Do good anyway. If you are successful, you will win false friends and true enemies. Succeed anyway.
The good you do today will be forgotten tomorrow. Do good anyway. Honesty and frankness make you vulnerable. Be honest and frank anyway.
we listen New or Updated This Week — Coffee Hour Hosts
Coffee Hour hosts
Coffee Hour hosts for this week are Randy Wells and Diane Kyle. Be sure to thank them for their hospitality.
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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The CCC Book Group meets TODAY
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!
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.
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.
Gay Men’s Supper Club
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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 In our conversations about Race and Reconciliation, about Dismantling Racism, the one question that is consistently raised is: What. Can. I. Do? We are eager to not be a part of the problem—but we also want to be part of the solution. Here is what you can do right now: Attend one or more of the Dr. Catherine Meeks ‘Dismantling Racism’ events: Friday, July 28, 6:30 pm at St. Thomas parish: Conversation with Dr. Meeks Sunday, July 30, 10:30 am, Cathedral: Worship with Dr. Meeks and our fellow Urban Partnership congregations, St. George and Our Merciful Savior; Canon Amy Coultas, Presiding Sunday, July 30, 12:30 pm, Cathedral: Conversation and Q & A with Dr Meeks The Saturday Dismantling Workshop is filled (with a Wait List). But plan to come to these other events.
we build New or Updated This Week — Office Volunteers
Office Volunteers
Thank you to the office volunteer for this past week: Randy Peters, Page Curry and Jane Halliday. If you would like to volunteer some time in the office contact Frazier Marsh.
Office Hours
The Cathedral Office hours are Tuesday – Friday, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm., and the building is open from 9:00 am 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.
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.
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 Pastoral Care is only to be used for Sunday mornings (you If you have a pastoral care emergency or will be towed if you park there at other times). concern, call Dean Pritcher any time on the The old “Midas Lot” can also be used on Pastoral Care line: 502-632-3213. In addition, when there are pastoral concerns about members Sunday mornings and in the evenings and on Saturday when the Louisville Surgical Center of our congregation, and with the concurrence of the person or people concerned, Randy Peters is closed. The YMCA Garage can be used at anytime although there may be a parking fee sends an e-mail to a list of people who have depending on day and time. We will continue indicated that they want to know about these to work on other options. 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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CALENDAR Sunday, July 16 • 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 Monday, July 17 • Cathedral Office Closed • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel Tuesday, July 18 • Office Hours 10 am —1 pm • 11 am Staff Meeting • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel Wednesday, July 19 • Office Hours 10 am —1 pm • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel • 4 pm Endowment Meeting, Deans’ Hall Thursday, July 20 • Office Hours 10 am —1 p.m • 9 am Brotherhood of St. Andrew, Deans’Hall • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel Friday, July 21 • Office Hours 10 am —1 pm • 9 am Brotherhood of St. Andrew, Deans’ Hal • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel Saturday, July 22 • Cathedral closed • 9 am Brotherhood of St. Andrew, Deans’Hall Sunday, July 23 • 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
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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 South America . . . in the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, Trinity Church, Russellville
We Pray . . .
. . . for Cathedral members in need of healing 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, Norma Laufer . . . 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 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, 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 Jim Dade, Elena & Max Matthews, Bridget Puzon 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 anniversaries
Terry Laun & Art Embry
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