Seventh Sunday after Pentecost July 23, 2017 • 10:30 am • Proper 11
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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 Morning Song
Prelude
Gilbert Martin
• at the sound of the bells, all stand
Opening Acclamation celebrant BCP • Book of Common Prayer
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Hymn 375
WLP • Wonder, Love and Praise
Give praise and glory unto God
The people’s responses are indicated in bold type.
The Word of God Collect for the Seventh Sunday after Pentecost Almighty God, the fountain of all wisdom, you know our necessities before we ask and our ignorance in asking: Have compassion on our weakness, and mercifully give us those things which for our unworthiness we dare not, and for our blindness we cannot ask; through the worthiness of your Son 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 28:10-19a
Jacob left Beer-sheba and went toward Haran. He came to a certain place and stayed there for the night, because the sun had set. Taking one of the stones of the place, he put it under his head and lay down in that place. And he dreamed that there was a ladder set up on the earth, the top of it reaching to heaven; and the angels of God were ascending and descending on it. And the Lord stood beside him and said, “I am the Lord, the God of Abraham your father and the God of Isaac; the land on which you lie I will give to you and to your offspring; and your offspring shall be like the dust of the earth, and you shall spread abroad to the west and to the east and to the north and to the south;
and all the families of the earth shall be blessed in you and in your offspring. Know that I am with you and will keep you wherever you go, and will bring you back to this land; for I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.” Then Jacob woke from his sleep and said, “Surely the Lord is in this place—and I did not know it!” And he was afraid, and said, “How awesome is this place! This is none other than the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven.” So Jacob rose early in the morning, and he took the stone that he had put under his head and set it up for a pillar and poured oil on the top of it. He called that place Bethel.
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Psalm 139: 1-11, 22-23 • spoken Lord, you have searched me out and known me; * you know my sitting down and my rising up; you discern my thoughts from afar. You trace my journeys and my resting-places * and are acquainted with all my ways. Indeed, there is not a word on my lips, * but you, O Lord, know it altogether. You press upon me behind and before * and lay your hand upon me.
Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; * it is so high that I cannot attain to it. Where can I go then from your Spirit? * where can I flee from your presence?
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If I climb up to heaven, you are there; * if I make the grave my bed, you are there also. If I take the wings of the morning * and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, Even there your hand will lead me * and your right hand hold me fast.
If I say, “Surely the darkness will cover me, * and the light around me turn to night,”
Darkness is not dark to you; the night is as bright as the day; * darkness and light to you are both alike. Search me out, O God, and know my heart; * try me and know my restless thoughts.
Look well whether there be any wickedness in me * and lead me in the way that is everlasting.
Second Lesson
Romans 8:12-25
Brothers and sisters, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh-- for if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God. For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received a spirit of adoption. When we cry, “Abba! Father!” it is that very Spirit bearing witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs, heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ-- if, in fact, we suffer with him so that we may also be glorified with him. I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory about to be revealed to
us. For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the children of God; for the creation was subjected to futility, not of its own will but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to decay and will obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of God. We know that the whole creation has been groaning in labor pains until now; and not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly while we wait for adoption, the redemption of our bodies. For in hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what is seen? But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience.
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
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Hymn Gospel
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Spread, O spread thou mighty word
Matthew 13:24-30,36-43
The Holy Gospel of our Lord, Jesus Christ, according to Matthew.
Glory to you Lord Christ
Jesus put before the crowdanother parable: “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to someone who sowed good seed in his field; but while everybody was asleep, an enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and then went away. So when the plants came up and bore grain, then the weeds appeared as well. And the slaves of the householder came and said to him, ‘Master, did you not sow good seed in your field? Where, then, did these weeds come from?’ He answered, ‘An enemy has done this.’ The slaves said to him, ‘Then do you want us to go and gather them?’ But he replied, ‘No; for in gathering the weeds you would uproot the wheat along with them. Let both of them grow together until the harvest; and at harvest time I will tell the reapers, Collect the weeds first and bind them in bundles to be burned, but gather the wheat into my barn.’” The Gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, Lord Christ. Sermon
The Very Reverend Joan Pritcher
Nicene Creed • BCP 358
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Then he left the crowds and went into the house. And his disciples approached him, saying, “Explain to us the parable of the weeds of the field.” He answered, “The one who sows the good seed is the Son of Man; the field is the world, and the good seed are the children of the kingdom; the weeds are the children of the evil one, and the enemy who sowed them is the devil; the harvest is the end of the age, and the reapers are angels. Just as the weeds are collected and burned up with fire, so will it be at the end of the age. The Son of Man will send his angels, and they will collect out of his kingdom all causes of sin and all evildoers, and they will throw them into the furnace of fire, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Let anyone with ears listen!”
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 Episcopal Church of South Sudan & Sudan and the people and clergy of St.James’ Church, Shelbyville; 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 birthdays of Tom Peters and Jane Halliday. 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 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 and Larry Otto.. 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
Come all, who love my Lord and master, And like old David, I will tell, Though chief of sinners, I’ve found favor, Redeemed by grace from death and hell. Far as the east from west is parted, So far my sins by’s dying love, From me by faith are separated, blest antepast of joys above.
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K. Lee Scott
Redeeming Grace
I late estranged from Jesus wandered, And thought each dangerous poison good, But he in mercy long pursued me, With cries of his redeeming blood. Though like Bartimeus I was blinded, In nature’s darkest night concealed, But Jesus’ love removed my blindness, And he his pardoning grace revealed.
Now I will serve him, he spares me, And with his people sing aloud, Though opposed, and sinners mock me, In rapturous songs I’ll praise my God. By faith I view the heavenly concert, They sing high strains of Jesus’ love O! with desire my soul is longing, And fain would be with Christ above.
• all stand
Presentation Hymn 290
Come, ye thankful people, come
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 Hymn
482
Lord of all hopefulness
• 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.
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Blessing Concluding Hymn 344
Lord dismiss us with thy blessing
Dismissal
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God. Postlude
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Dove of Peace
Gilbert Martin
The worship is concluded. The SERVICE begins! serving today . . .
The Reverend William Bippus, celebrant Dr. William McConnell organist Lacey Gilliam, soloist Daniel Gilliam, choirmaster, Aaron Angel, verger Becky Norris, Randy Peters, Rob Beard, lectors John Werst, Ruth Wukasch, Dorothy Converse, Marcia Wilmet, chalice bearers Tim Tice, Chris Hart, Susan Marquart, Aaron Angel, acolytes Patsy Melton, altar guild
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... as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord Joshua 24:15
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My dear people of Christ Church Cathedral and our
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 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 next Sunday, July 30 (note that next 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, July 28, at 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—in Meet Dr. Catherine Meeks, on page 3, in You Asked on page 2X, and the Dismantling Racism article on page 3. This Wednesday we will be assisting Calvary parish with Vacation Bible School—at St. George’s parish. If you would like to join us, register on line—or let me know. As you prepare for worship, reflect upon these words of John Hines: “One thing this parable (of the weeds) is saying is that there is no field in the dynamic world of God’s creation and man’s activity where only grain grows or only flowers bloom. The weeds always are there, too, always .... Not only is there an element of positive evil in even the most virtuous life, but there is no possibility of our arriving at such a state of perfection that we can afford to dispense with the confession, ‘We have left undone those things which we ought to have done; and we have done those things which we ought not to have done.’” I am glad you are here today. Faithfully,
The Very Reverend Joan Pritcher Your Dean in the Interim On this Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
we pray New or Updated This Week — Midday Mass Updates Compline at the Cathedral
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Midday Mass
Pick a day to come pray with us. Commemorations for the week of July 23 are:
Monday –Thomas a Kempis, Priest, 1471 Tuesday – Joachim and Anne, Parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Wednesday – Charles Raymond Barnes, 1938 Thursday – William Reed Huntington, Priest, 1909;
presiding: a member of the Bishop’s Staff Friday – Johann Sebastian Bach, 1750, George Frederick Handel, 1759, and Henry Purcell, 1695, Composers 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. Your next chance to join us for Compline prayers for the end of the day is Sunday, August 13, 7:30 pm in the Cathedral. YOU ASKED
I cannot attend the Dismantling Racism Workshop—is there another way I can meet, hear and speak with Dr. Meeks? Yes! There are 3 other opportunities—plan to be with us as much as you can: • Friday, July 28, 6:30 pm at St. Thomas parish, Dr. Meeks will talk about her Dismantling Racism ministry and take questions. • Sunday morning, July 30, 10:30 am at the Cathedral, Dr. Meeks will preach (there is NO 8:30 worship at the Cathedral that day) • Sunday after worship, July 30, 12:30 pm in Bishops’ Hall, Dr. Meeks will talk about her Dismantling Racism ministry and take questions.
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
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:
Dr. Catherine Meeks
is the retired Clara Carter Acree Distinguished Professor of SocioCultural Studies, an author, community and wellness activist and mid-wife to the soul. She earned a BA in Speech Education from Pepperdine University (Calif.), a Master in Social Work, Atlanta University (Ga.), and a Ph.D. Emory University (Ga). Dr. Meeks taught African American Studies at Mercer University for 25 years where an interdisciplinary approach to issues of race, gender and class raised the consciousness of many students. Following the Mercer tenure two years were spent serving as a Loaned Executive to the Mayor’s Office in the City of Macon directing the Mayor’s Youth Violence Task Force. During this time the high profile nature of this volunteer job led to an invitation from Wesleyan College to join their faculty as the Clara Carter Acree Distinguished Professor of Socio-Cultural Studies. This position was held for nine years until retirement in 2008. Dr. Meeks serves on the Anti-Racism Commission and the Commission on Spiritual Growth for the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta, organizing and implementing spiritual retreats and conducting workshops on a variety of wellness and spirituality issues, teaching courses on Jungian Psychology, cultural issues and spiritual development.
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we work New or Updated This Week — CLOUT
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.
Laundry Love
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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.
CLOUT Celebrates the Year’s Achievements
Citizens of Louisville Organized and United Together We want to acknowledge all Cathedral CLOUT Network members for their part in achieving outstanding success this year. When the Metro Council passed its annual budget, it included $12,425,000 in community solutions for these items that CLOUT has strongly advocated for: $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.
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.
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.
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 In Contemplative Prayer, Thomas Merton addressed the conflict between the rigid, authoritarian, self-righteous ascetic...who delivers himself from the world by sheer effort, and then feels qualified to call down curses upon it; and...the kind, compassionate man of prayer who identifies himself with the sinful and suffering world in order to call down God’s blessing upon it. We who are called to be righteous are also called to be kind. When we look around us, we see sins so deep they seem as if they could choke the very kingdom of God: racism, terrorism, corporate and social injustice, and domestic violence. What’s more, if we look at the root of each sin, we see also the sinner a suffering child of God, our sister, our brother—and our self.
we listen New or Updated This Week — Coffee Hour Hosts
Coffee Hour hosts
Coffee Hour hosts for this week are Paul and Hollis Real. 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.
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!
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Women’s Lunch Bunch
New or Updated This Week —
Men’s Lunch Group
Office Volunteers
Gay Men’s Supper Club
Office Hours
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 Dismantling Racism is a topic that has been of interest to the Cathedral and other parishes of the Diocese of Kentucky for some time now. The Commission on Race and Reconciliation, the Urban Partnership (UP—which sponsors Laundry Love, and will, this fall, organize a community showing of James Baldwin film, I Am Not Your Negro) and the Cathedral Adult Forum are THREE good ways to advance the conversation and the cause. In addition, there are Book Groups and other small group projects that are in the pipeline. Let the Dean know if you would like to be involved.
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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.
Office Volunteers
Thank you to the office volunteer for this past week: Dorothy Converse and Carolyn Van Zant. If you would like to volunteer some time in the office contact Frazier Marsh. 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.
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.
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.
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 23 • 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 24 • Cathedral Office Closed • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel Tuesday, July 25 • Office Hours 10 am —1 pm • 11 am Staff Meeting • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel Wednesday, July 26 • Office Hours 10 am —1 pm • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel Thursday, July 27 • Dean’s Sabbath • Office Hours 10 am —1 p.m • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel Friday, July 28 • Office Hours 10 am —1 pm • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel • 6:30 pm Meet and Greet with Dr. Catherine Meeks, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Saturday, July 29 • Cathedral closed
Sunday, July 30 • 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; preaching: Dr. Catherine Meeks • 11:45 am Coffee Hour • 12:30 pm Conversation with Dr. Catherine Meeks 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!
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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 Episcopal Church of South Sudan & Sudan . . . in the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, St. James Church, Shelbyville
We Pray . . .
. . . for Cathedral members in need of healing Gary Pope, Donna Pottinger, James Searcy, Ginger Shackleton, Carolyn Van Zant, Shela Weiss, 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, Dave Pottinger 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 birthdays
Tom Peters, Jane Halliday
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