Tenth Sunday after Pentecost August 13, 2017 • 10:30 am • Proper 14
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Welcome
We are blessed to have you worship with us. All ages are welcome, however, we do offer child care during the liturgy. u Please join us for refreshments immediately following the liturgy. u u
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worship, in the form of quiet meditation, begins with the prelude Prelude & Fugue on a Theme of Vittoria
Prelude
Benjamin Britten
• at the sound of the bells, all stand
Opening Acclamation celebrant BCP • Book of Common Prayer
people
Hymn 390
WLP • Wonder, Love and Praise
Praise to the Lord!
The people’s responses are indicated in bold type.
The Word of God Collect for the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost Grant to us, Lord, we pray, the spirit to think and do always those things that are right, that we, who cannot exist without you, may by you be enabled to live according to your will; 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 37:1-4, 12-28
Jacob settled in the land where his father had lived as an alien, the land of Canaan. This is the story of the family of Jacob. Joseph, being seventeen years old, was shepherding the flock with his brothers; he was a helper to the sons of Bilhah and Zilpah, his father’s wives; and Joseph brought a bad report of them to their father. Now Israel loved Joseph more than any other of his children, because he was the son of his old age; and he had made him a long robe with sleeves. But when his brothers saw that their father loved him more than all his brothers, they hated him, and could not speak peaceably to him. Now his brothers went to pasture their father’s flock near Shechem. And Israel said to Joseph, “Are not your brothers pasturing the flock at Shechem? Come, I will send you to them.” He answered, “Here I am.” So he said to him, “Go now, see if it is well with your brothers and with the flock; and bring word back to me.” So he sent him from the valley of Hebron. He came to Shechem, and a man found him wandering in the fields; the man asked him, “What are you seeking?” “I am seeking my brothers,” he said; “tell me, please, where they are pasturing the flock.” The man said, “They have gone away, for I heard them say, ‘Let us go to Dothan.’“ So Joseph went after his brothers, and found them at Dothan. They saw him from The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
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a distance, and before he came near to them, they conspired to kill him. They said to one another, “Here comes this dreamer. Come now, let us kill him and throw him into one of the pits; then we shall say that a wild animal has devoured him, and we shall see what will become of his dreams.” But when Reuben heard it, he delivered him out of their hands, saying, “Let us not take his life.” Reuben said to them, “Shed no blood; throw him into this pit here in the wilderness, but lay no hand on him” —that he might rescue him out of their hand and restore him to his father. So when Joseph came to his brothers, they stripped him of his robe, the long robe with sleeves that he wore; and they took him and threw him into a pit. The pit was empty; there was no water in it. Then they sat down to eat; and looking up they saw a caravan of Ishmaelites coming from Gilead, with their camels carrying gum, balm, and resin, on their way to carry it down to Egypt. Then Judah said to his brothers, “What profit is it if we kill our brother and conceal his blood? Come, let us sell him to the Ishmaelites, and not lay our hands on him, for he is our brother, our own flesh.” And his brothers agreed. When some Midianite traders passed by, they drew Joseph up, lifting him out of the pit, and sold him to the Ishmaelites for twenty pieces of silver. And they took Joseph to Egypt.
Psalm 105, 1-6, 16-22, 45b • spoken Give thanks to the Lord and call upon his Name; * make known his deeds among the peoples. Sing to him, sing praises to him, * and speak of all his marvelous works.
Glory in his holy Name; * let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice. Search for the Lord and his strength; * continually seek his face.
Remember the marvels he has done, * his wonders and the judgments of his mouth, O offspring of Abraham his servant, * O children of Jacob his chosen. Then he called for a famine in the land * and destroyed the supply of bread. He sent a man before them, * Joseph, who was sold as a slave.
They bruised his feet in fetters; * his neck they put in an iron collar. Until his prediction came to pass, * the word of the Lord tested him.
The king sent and released him; * the ruler of the peoples set him free.
He set him as a master over his household, as a ruler over all his possessions,
To instruct his princes according to his will and to teach his elders wisdom. Hallelujah!
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Second Lesson
Romans 10:5-15
Moses writes concerning the righteousness that comes from the law, that “the person who does these things will live by them.” But the righteousness that comes from faith says, “Do not say in your heart, ‘Who will ascend into heaven?’” (that is, to bring Christ down) “or ‘Who will descend into the abyss?’” (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead). But what does it say? “The word is near you, on your lips and in your heart” (that is, the word of faith that we proclaim); because if you confess with your lips that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For one believes with the heart and so is justified, The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
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and one confesses with the mouth and so is saved. The scripture says, “No one who believes in him will be put to shame.” For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; the same Lord is Lord of all and is generous to all who call on him. For, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.” But how are they to call on one in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in one of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone to proclaim him? And how are they to proclaim him unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”
Hymn Gospel
414
God, my King, thy might confessing
Matthew 14:22-33
The Holy Gospel of our Lord, Jesus Christ, according to Matthew.
Glory to you Lord Christ
Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, but by this time the boat, battered by the waves, was far from the land, for the wind was against them. And early in the morning he came walking toward them on the sea. But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, saying, “It is a ghost!” And they cried out in fear. But immediately Jesus spoke to them and said, “Take
heart, it is I; do not be afraid.” Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat, started walking on the water, and came toward Jesus. But when he noticed the strong wind, he became frightened, and beginning to sink, he cried out, “Lord, save me!” Jesus immediately reached out his hand and caught him, saying to him, “You of little faith, why did you doubt?” When they got into the boat, the wind ceased. And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.”
The Gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, Lord Christ. Sermon
The Very Reverend Joan Pritcher
Nicene Creed • BCP 358
all stand
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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 Church of the Province of Uganda and the people and clergy of St.Mary’s Church, Madisonville; 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 Eva Markham, Susan Wolff, Lea Ann Garbrough and Jan Margerum. 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 James Searcy, Ginger Shackleton, Carolyn Van Zant, Randy Wells, Betty Banton, Carol Brown, Charles Cooksey, Gretchen Davis, Jack Jacobs, Carol Kendall, Norma Laufer, Larry Otto, Gary Pope and Donna Pottinger. 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
Let the Bright Seraphim
George Frideric Handel
Let the bright Seraphim in burning row, Their loud, uplifted angel trumpets blow. Let the Cherubic host, in tuneful choirs, Touch their immortal harps with golden wires. • all stand
Presentation Hymn 249
To the Name of our salvation
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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
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Jesus Lover of my soul
• 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 398
I sing the almighty power of God
Dismissal
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God. Postlude
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La Marche
G. F. Handel
The worship is concluded. The SERVICE begins! serving today . . .
George Hubbard organist Tara Durnil, soloist Daniel Gilliam, choirmaster, Aaron Angel, verger Bob Huffman, Mitzi Friedlander, Bill Shelton, lectors John Vickerstaff, Jan Scholtz, Helen Murray, Rob Beard, chalice bearers Tim Tice, Louise Isaacs, Bill Shelton, acolytes Rob Guillen, 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
School begins this week for many of our children. And with summer winding down, others of us are finishing up holiday plans before getting back to the office this Fall. So today we will acknowledge the equipment that makes our lives better: the backpacks, book bags, pens and pencils, pocketbooks and wallets, golf bags, tote-bags, etc. Enjoy our annual Blessing of our Bags today during the Dean’s Welcome— you will find the litany on the Cathedral Matters insert.
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Note, also, these events that are just around the corner:
• Homecoming Sunday—with the return of the CATHEDRAL CHOIR, September 10 ( read more about that on page 5) • The return of Children and Youth Sunday School, and a Sacred Conversation following 10:30 worship, on September 17 (read more on page 3) • Worshiping with our Animals, October 1 (read more on page 2) • The Blessing of our Imagination, (IN costume, IN procession, in anticipation of All Hallows Eve), at 10:30 worship on October 29 • A day of Enrichment for our Pastoral Care Teams, Saturday, November 4, 10:00 am – 2:30 pm (read more on page 6).
As you prepare for worship today, consider that we learn faith by doing faith. Part of that is being aware of God’s presence in our life. Today’s readings remind us that we are not left comfortless, for God is present in times of need and responds to our call for help: in Genesis, Joseph is sold into slavery by his envious brothers, but God is with Joseph; in Romans, Paul writes that salvation comes to those who call on Jesus; and in Matthew, Peter’s faith wavers as he walks toward Jesus over the waves, but Jesus upholds him. God is also present with us as we make our way, much like Peter did in today’s Gospel. Soren Kierkegaard nicknamed Jesus ‘the Inviter,’ because wherever he was, and behind whatever he was doing, he was always inviting people to faith. I am glad that you are here today. Faithfully,
The Very Reverend Joan Pritcher Your Dean in the Interim On this Tenth 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 August 13 are:
Monday –Jonathan Myrick Daniels, Seminarian
and Martyr, 1965 Tuesday – St. Mary, the Virgin Wednesday – Florence Nightingale, Nurse, Social Reformer, 1910 Thursday – Jeremy Taylor, Bishop of Down, Connor and Dromore, 1667; presiding: a member of the Bishop’s Staff Friday – William Porcher DuBose, Priest, 1918 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
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. 2
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 tonight at 7:30 pm in the Cathedral.
Blessing the Animals and All of Creation
It’s time to have that conversation with your animal companions—take the time to find out if they want to join us for worship on Sunday, October 1, in anticipation of the Feast Day of St. Francis (St. Francis will be the commemoration at Midday Mass the following Wednesday, October 4). All animals are invited—suitably crated or leashed, for their comfort and protection. In addition, bring anything that reminds you of God’s creation: plants, rocks, pictures of pets, reminders of animals who have died. And as we thank God for them, we will ask God to lead us to a greater appreciation and better care of the world we share. YOU ASKED
When does the Choir return, and who will lead and play music for Cathedral worship?
The choir returns on Homecoming Sunday, September 10. I am always happy that Sunday to hear them lead our worship music again after a well-deserved summer break. A search for a new Choirmaster/Organist is in the future plans—but not just yet. However, we have a gifted Choirmaster in Daniel Gilliam and a skilled Organist in Dr. Jack Ashworth. Daniel and Jack are pictured here. We will keep you informed about a search when that develops, and you will be part of the conversation. In the meanwhile, enjoy our time with these exceptional musicians who lead our worship music.
we study New or Updated This Week — Sacred Conversation
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, but we return on Sunday, September 17. Children’s Sunday School uses a clergy, chapter, parent and parishioner-led Montessori-based curriculum. Our team includes: Art Specialist, Stephanie Potter; Assistant Presenter, Carol Syvertsen; and several special aides. Special thanks to Dorothy Converse, Chase Durnil, Katie Grace Gilliam and Hunter Gilliam. Contact Dean Pritcher if you would like to help with class preparation.
Sacred Conversation: September 17
Blessing our Backpacks and Bags
We bless our Backpacks and Bags TODAY—just in time for our children to pack them for school. But on that day, we also invite all of you to bring the bags and supplies that organize and give pleasure to your life: backpacks, briefcases, crayons and pencils, wallets, rulers, suitcases, shopping bags, golf bags, pocketbooks, tote bags, and fanny packs. All the containers and goods that give structure and joy to your life. We will share a prayer of thanksgiving for them and ask God’s blessing upon our use of them.
RACIAL HEALING Dr. Catherine Meeks joined us in Louisville over the weekend of July 28 – 30 She led our discussion—and taught us about her work of Dismantling Racism. In the coming weeks, I will share bits and pieces of her thoughts—such as these words: The work of racial healing is not something done and then it is over. It goes on forever. Our call is not to fixing it. Our call is to faithfulness in every day. I invite you to join us on the journey.
Sunday, September 17, following 10:30 worship, we will have a Sacred Conversation in Bishops’ Hall. We will be talking about the settlement of the lawsuit and the resolution of the debt incurred to make that settlement possible. With us will be Tom Murphy and Steve Pointer, the attorneys who helped us through those projects. They will make brief presentations—and we will follow that with a Question and Answer session. Bring all your questions about the Great Unpleasantness—we will stay until they are answered. At conclusion, we will take a brief time to let you know what is in store for us in the next year, as we begin to restore the Cathedral, Diocesan House and Link Building to a better state; and prepare for our new neighbors in the Omni.
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we work New or Updated This Week — Laundry Love
Next Community Breakfast is Sept. 3
The next Community Breakfast is Sunday, September 3, 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, September 14. 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: $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 Susanna Metz writes: “We are called to share the agape of God with each other. We, like Peter, all have days when we begin to sink. But there are also those days when, in imitation of Jesus, we are able to reach out our hand to grasp the other in love.” Be kind.
we listen New or Updated This Week — Coffee Hour Hosts Homecoming Sunday
Coffee Hour hosts
Coffee Hour hosts for this week are Bryan Platt and Louise Isaacs. Be sure to thank them for their hospitality.
Homecoming Sunday
On Sunday, September 10, we will share a potluck lunch, there will be exciting activities for the children (including a Bouncy House and face painting), and the long-awaited return of the CATHEDRAL CHOIR. There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board for you to let us know you are coming and a general idea of what you will bring. We will also, as always, need help setting out the food just before the service and cleaning up. Come join us as we start off a new year of activity at our Cathedral. You won’t want to miss the fun, the fellowship, and the rich sound of our choir.
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! 5
Women’s Lunch Bunch
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Men’s Lunch Group
Office Volunteers
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
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.
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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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.
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
Office Volunteers Pastoral Care Enrichment
Thank you to the office volunteers for this past week: Randy Peters and Page Curry. If you would like to volunteer some time in the office contact Frazier Marsh. Pastoral Care Enrichment Workshop: November 4 This Fall, we will have a Day of Enrichment for parishioners who want to be part of the ministry of pastoral care. The ministry of pastoral care is one of: prayer, communication, provision of meals for times of pastoral need, visitation, and sharing Communion under special circumstances. If you are already involved in these activities or want to be, you will need to attend this session and/or one of the follow-up offerings. The Workshop will begin at 10:00 am and conclude at 2:30.
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.
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.
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, August 13 • 8:30 am Holy Eucharist • 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 in the Cathedral Monday, August 14 • Cathedral Office Closed • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel Tuesday, August 15 • Office Hours 10 am —1 pm • 11 am Staff Meeting • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel • 6 pm Evening Prayer in the Chapel • 6:30 pm Chapter Meeting in Bishops’ Hall Wednesday, August 16 • Office Hours 10 am —1 pm • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel Thursday, August 17 • Dean’s Sabbath • Office Hours 10 am —1 p.m • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel Friday, August 18 • Office Hours 10 am —1 pm • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel Saturday, August 19 • Cathedral closed
Sunday, August 20 • 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
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 Church of the Province of Uganda . . . in the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, St. Peter’s Church, Louisville
We Pray . . .
. . . for Cathedral members in need of healing James Searcy, Ginger Shackleton, Carolyn Van Zant, Randy Wells, Betty Banton, Carol Brown, Charles Cooksey, Gretchen Davis, Jack Jacobs, Carol Kendall, Norma Laufer, Gary Pope, Donna Pottinger . . . 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 Rich Johnson, Linus Schuhmann, 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 Matthew, Nina David Ellis Lindsay Wager Susan Livingston, Doug Murray Elena & Max Matthews, Bridget Puzon Ivan Potter Bevin, Carey, Chace, Chancey, Piper, Grace Flint Holt Alexander, Tom Stigger Randall Kennebruew Barbara Robertson, Chaurice Weathers, Sydney Whelan Julius Gray, Bee Lampkins Jared Stivers
. . . for those celebrating birthdays
Eva Markham, Susan Wolff, Lea Ann Garbrough, Jan Margerum
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
Blessing of our Bags For all the containers and substances that make up our lives, We thank you, O God! For the tote bags, the pocketbooks and the wallets that sort us out, We thank you, O God! For the backpacks and school supplies that support our work, We thank you, O God! For teachers, counselors, principals, bus drivers and cafeteria workers, We thank you, O God! For moms and dads and all adults who get us to and from school, We thank you, O God! For the backpacks, the crayons, the rulers, the pencils, the notebooks, the markers, the calculators; the pens, the legal pads, the book bags, the laptops, and all our other school supplies— and all who will use them. We thank you, O God! Make our book bags and packs—and backs—strong. Make our pencils and minds sharp. Make our calculators and laptops true. And above all, make our hearts kind, Our intentions good, Make our spirits courageous, grateful and glad, So that all will see you in us. Through Jesus Christ, our Teacher. AMEN!
Christ Church Cathedral Episcopal Diocese of Kentucky The Rt. Rev. Terry Allen White, Bishop The Very Rev. Joan Pritcher, Dean in the Interim The Rev. William L. Bippus, Pastoral Associate The Rev. R. Edgar Wallace, Pastoral Associate The Rev. Dr. Eva Markham, Deacon Frazier Marsh, Interim Office Manager Thomas Thill, Sacristan 421 South Second Street, Louisville, KY 40202 502-587-1354 www.christchurchlouky.org • info@christchurchlouky.org