Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 4, 2016 • 10:30 am • Proper 18
+ Holy Eucharist
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
worship, in the form of quiet meditation, begins with the prelude
Prelude • at the sound of the bells, all stand
Hymn 9
Not here for high and holy things
• verses 1-4
BCP • Book of Common Prayer WLP • Wonder, Love and Praise
Opening Acclamation
The people’s responses are indicated in bold type.
celebrant people
Song of Praise • Hymn 421
All Glory be to God on high
The Word of God Collect for the Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost Grant us, O Lord, to trust in you with all our hearts; for, as you always resist the proud who confide in their own strength, so you never forsake those who make their boast of your mercy; 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
Jeremiah 18:1-11
The word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord: “Come, go down to the potter’s house, and there I will let you hear my words.” So I went down to the potter’s house, and there he was working at his wheel. The vessel he was making of clay was spoiled in the potter’s hand, and he reworked it into another vessel, as seemed good to him. Then the word of the Lord came to me: Can I not do with you, O house of Israel, just as this potter has done? says the Lord. Just like the clay in the potter’s hand, so are you in my hand, O house of Israel. At one moment I may declare concerning a nation or a kingdom, that I will pluck up and break down and destroy it, but if The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
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that nation, concerning which I have spoken, turns from its evil, I will change my mind about the disaster that I intended to bring on it. And at another moment I may declare concerning a nation or a kingdom that I will build and plant it, but if it does evil in my sight, not listening to my voice, then I will change my mind about the good that I had intended to do to it. Now, therefore, say to the people of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem: Thus says the Lord: Look, I am a potter shaping evil against you and devising a plan against you. Turn now, all of you from your evil way, and amend your ways and your doings.
Psalm 1 2 3 4 5 12 13 14 15
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139:1-5, 12-17 • 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.
For you yourself created my inmost parts; * you knit me together in my mother’s womb.
I will thank you because I am marvelously made; * your works are wonderful, and I know it well.
My body was not hidden from you, * while I was being made in secret and woven in the depths of the earth. Your eyes beheld my limbs, yet unfinished in the womb; all of them were written in your book; * they were fashioned day by day, when as yet there was none of them. How deep I find your thoughts, O God! * how great is the sum of them!
If I were to count them, they would be more in number than the sand; * to count them all, my life span would need to be like yours.
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Philemon 1-21
Second Lesson
Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our dear friend and coworker, to Apphia our sister, to Archippus our fellow soldier, and to the church in your house: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. When I remember you in my prayers, I always thank my God because I hear of your love for all the saints and your faith toward the Lord Jesus. I pray that the sharing of your faith may become effective when you perceive all the good that we may do for Christ. I have indeed received much joy and encouragement from your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, my brother. For this reason, though I am bold enough in Christ to command you to do your duty, yet I would rather appeal to you on the basis of love-- and I, Paul, do this as an old man, and now also as a prisoner of Christ Jesus. I am appealing to you for my child, Onesimus, whose father I have become during my imprisonment. Formerly he was useless to you, but The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Alleluia Verse
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now he is indeed useful both to you and to me. I am sending him, that is, my own heart, back to you. I wanted to keep him with me, so that he might be of service to me in your place during my imprisonment for the gospel; but I preferred to do nothing without your consent, in order that your good deed might be voluntary and not something forced. Perhaps this is the reason he was separated from you for a while, so that you might have him back forever, no longer as a slave but more than a slave, a beloved brother-- especially to me but how much more to you, both in the flesh and in the Lord. So if you consider me your partner, welcome him as you would welcome me. If he has wronged you in any way, or owes you anything, charge that to my account. I, Paul, am writing this with my own hand: I will repay it. I say nothing about your owing me even your own self. Yes, brother, let me have this benefit from you in the Lord! Refresh my heart in Christ. Confident of your obedience, I am writing to you, knowing that you will do even more than I say.
Gospel
Luke 14:25-33
The Holy Gospel of our Lord, Jesus Christ, acording to Luke.
Glory to you Lord Christ
Now large crowds were traveling with Jesus; and he turned and said to them, “Whoever comes to me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and even life itself, cannot be my disciple. Whoever does not carry the cross and follow me cannot be my disciple. For which of you, intending to build a tower, does not first sit down and estimate the cost, to see whether he has enough to complete it? Otherwise, when he has laid a foundation and is not able to finish, all who see it
will begin to ridicule him, saying, `This fellow began to build and was not able to finish.’ Or what king, going out to wage war against another king, will not sit down first and consider whether he is able with ten thousand to oppose the one who comes against him with twenty thousand? If he cannot, then, while the other is still far away, he sends a delegation and asks for the terms of peace. So therefore, none of you can become my disciple if you do not give up all your possessions.”
The Gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, Lord Christ.
Sermon
The Reverend Edgar Wallace
Nicene Creed • BCP 358
all stand
Prayers of the People • BCP 387
Form III
Confession and Absolution • Enriching Our Worship 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 is said by the priest
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
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The Peace • all greet one another in the name of the Lord The peace of the Lord be always with you.
And also with you.
Announcements
Holy Communion Offertory Solo
God, Our Ever Faithful
Shepherd Bach, arr. K. Lee Scott
God, our ever faithful shepherd, watches o’er us from above, When our paths lie steep and narrow, should we faint in grief and sorrow God will never leave our care. By his grace he ever spares us; In his arms he gently bears us still. • all stand
Presentation Hymn
376
Joyful, joyful
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
The Breaking of the Bread Fraction Anthem
WLP 875
• refrain sung first by cantor then by all
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• 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
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Communion Solo
Laudate Dominum
W. A. Mozart Praise the Lord all nations, praise Him all ye people For his merciful kindness is great toward us, and the truth of the Lord endureth forever.
Laudate Dominum omnes gentes, laudate eum omnes populi Quoniam confirmata est supernos misericordia ejus, et veritas Domini manet in aeternum
Communion Hymn
654
Day by Day
• all stand; said by all
Prayer after Communion
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 541
Come, labor on
Dismissal
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God. Postlude
The worship is concluded. The SERVICE begins!
serving today . . .
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Tara Durnil, cantor and soloist Dr. Jack Ashworth, guest organist Frazier Marsh, Rob Huffman, Dorothy Converse, lectors Norma Laufer, Carolyn VanZant, Mike Foster, Betty Williams, chalice bearers Tim Tice, Louise Isaacs, Aaron Angel, acolytes Tim Tice, altar guild
... 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,
I am away today for the Labor Day Weekend, but I’ll be back next week for Homecoming Sunday. I hope you will join us for a Covered Dish Lunch in Bishops’ Hall—with special activities for children in Dean’s Hall. Plan also to be present for Blessing of the Animals Sunday (October 2), Evensong (October 9, 5:00 pm) and our Feast of Name (November 20). In the meanwhile, you are in the good hands of your Pastoral Associates, Fr. Edgar Wallace and Fr. Bill Bippus. Take a moment after the service to thank them for their service. The Diocese of Kentucky is launching regional Listening Sessions about the future of All Saints’ Conference Center. The gathering for Louisville area churches is this Tuesday evening, September 6 at 7:00 pm at the Episcopal Church Home, in Gheens Town Hall (7504 Westport Road, Louisville 40222). Mark your calendars and on that night, enter through the main door of Episcopal Church Home; the receptionist will direct you. As you prepare for worship today, reflect upon these words of Goethe: Whatever you can do or dream you can do, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it. I will see you next week. Faithfully, The Very Reverend Joan Pritcher Your Dean in the Interim On this Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
we pray New or Updated This Week — Midday Mass updates
Midday Mass
Pick a day to come pray with us. Commemorations for the week of Sept. 6, are: Monday – No Midday Mass on Labor Day Tuesday – Albert Schweitzer, 1965 Wednesday – Nikolai Grudtvig, Bishop and
Be part of the Cathedral’s Music Program
Join us at Midday Worship to help celebrate your birthday, your anniversary, or to keep any day of special observance. And be sure to thank your chapel leaders who serve the midday service: Dorothy Converse, Monday; Foster Beeuwkes, Tuesday; Mildred Payne, Wednesday; Page Curry & Terry Laun, Thursday.
The Cathedral Choir is on a much deserved summer break and will return to leading worship on Sunday, September 11. Many musicians are providing solos, duets, and ensembles during the summer months. This is also a time to consider your participation in our program. As an extension of Children’s Christian Formation, Canon Robert works with our children preparing for seasonal services. We use handbells at various times in the year, usually in Psalms and at times with anthems. The Cathedral Choir is for youth and adults who love to sing and have ability to read music. An audition is required for this group. If you would like to participate in any of these musical areas, please contact Canon Robert directly: robert@christchurchlouky.org.
Morning Prayer
Cathedral Arts
Hymnwriter, 1872; presiding: the Rev’d Pr Austin Newberry Thursday – Soren Kierkegaard, Teacher and Philosopher, 1855; presiding: a member of the Bishop’s Staff Friday – Constance, Nun, and her Companions
Beginning Monday, September 12, our Daily Office services move from Evening Prayer (at 6:00 pm) to Morning Prayer at 9:00 am. We start with 3 days per week, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Morning Prayer, like Evening Prayer is a unique opportunity for service. In this 15-minute prayer service, we pray for ourselves, for one another, and for others. It is a privilege that we share with men, women and children around the world—in parishes like Christ Church Cathedral, in homes and communities, and in religious orders. You can find the service on page 75 of the Book of Common Prayer and join us in the Chapel or wherever you are. And join me in thanking Evening Prayer 2
Officiants, Paul Real, Mildred Payne, and Carolyn Van Zant who have served us faithfully. Evensong, with Officiant Aaron Angel, continues on Wednesday evenings at 6:00. After a brief break it returns on Wednesday, September 7.
CA announces its 2016-2017 season. Beginning on Sunday, October 9, 5PM with a concert by pianist Agnes Wan and evensong by the Cathedral Choir. Read about all our offerings on at www.christchurchlouky.org.
we study New or Updated This Week — Children’s Sunday School
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 Gospel of Luke. You are invited to join the group at any time.
Children’s Sunday School
Children’s Sunday School returns on Sunday, Sept. 18. At that time, you can look forward to a clergy, chapter, parent and parishioner-led Montessoribased curriculum. Special thanks to Dorothy Converse, Hollis Real, Chase Durnil, Katie Grace Gilliam, Hunter Gilliam, Lauren Radeker, Amelia Vickerstaff, Janelle Vickerstaff, and Dr. Mike Foster. Contact Dean Pritcher if you would like to help with class preparation.
we work New or Updated This Week —
Next Community Breakfast Oct. 2
Next Community Breakfast Oct. 2
The next Community Breakfast is next Sunday, October 2, 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, and you should be involved. 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.
St. George’s Scholar Institute Brunch
Please join us at this year’s St. George’s Scholar Institute’s Celebration brunch, to be held on Sunday, Sept. 18 from 1-3 p.m. at the Birra Cibo Restaurant, Fourth Street Live. A trio will offer background jazz music. Tickets are $50 and may be purchased from Page Curry or Hollis Real after the service. Raffle tickets will also be available soon for a number of restaurant meals, U of L and UK tickets and items, family fun activities, etc.
Reaching Out for Outreach
Central Louisville Community Ministries, formerly known as The Help Office, is our downtown area ministry working with and helping to support those in need in the 40202, 40203 and 40208 zip codes. The ministry assists households with food, clothing, personal care items, haircut vouchers as well as rent and utility bills. CLCM is located at 809 S. 4th St. and is open M-Th 9:30-11:30. Seven area churches financially and physically support this ministry. There is one full time staff person, two part time employees and a host of volunteers who keep this ministry going. During the month of June, CLCM assisted 214 households with food, 93 with personal care items, 12 with rent, 68 with utility bills and 6 with haircut vouchers. Mark your calendars for Sept. 17th and join us for a Walk in Central Park, a fundraising event to highlight the needs of the working poor in our area. More information will be forthcoming. If you would like to help, fill your blue shopping bags the first Sunday of each month with personal care and non-perishable food items. Or write a check to CLCM so needed toiletries may be purchased and distributed to our neighbors in need.
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Twice Around the Block
Calling all Cathedral Walkers! Come and join the fun for the 2nd Annual Walk in Central Park, Saturday, September 17, 2016. The event begins at 9:00 a.m., and celebrates the work of Central Louisville Community Ministries, one of our outreach partners. Enjoy refreshments, games, and fellowship. Mark your calendar.
Stand Down Homeless Event
Stand Down /Project Homeless Connect is an annual one-day resource fair that connects our neighbors who are homeless with services they need. This year it is scheduled for Wednesday, October 5th. We would like to recruit many more folks from Christ Church as people who are homeless are our church’s neighbors in Louisville, and because of Christ Church’s commitment to supporting urban ministry. We need volunteers to assist with guiding participants to/from booths of various agencies that serve people who are homeless, and with footwashing. Footwashing for people who are homeless is an important service/ministry. People who are homeless suffer from many foot ailments and footwashing is a blessing for them. Volunteers are given information but it really is not difficult and it is very rewarding. It will be held at the Salvation Army on Brook Street. For more information or to volunteer, please contact Melinda Collett at Melinda.Collett@va. gov or 287-4175.
Downtown Episcopal Outreach (DEO)
DEO 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, 4
utilities, and some transportation costs. DEO contributes to the cost of Laundry Love and also covers the costs of the Lunch Bag program that Paul Real and his crew administer. The Lunch Bag program has given out more than 950 Lunch Bags this year. You can help by contributing to the Dean’s Discretionary Fund, and by putting coins and bills in the DEO Piggy Bank.
we listen New or Updated This Week — Coffee Hour Hosts
Coffee Hour hosts
Today’s Coffee Hour host are Mildred Franks and Karen Mosso. Be sure to thank them for their hospitality.
Cathedral Coffee Hour
There have been a couple of changes in organizing coffee hours. First, please take a minute to thank Page Curry who has valiantly and graciously coordinated coffee hour for the past several years. Randy Peters will coordinate temporarily until a new coordinator volunteers. We still need to have a few more volunteer hosts to add to our current 14 teams. A few people host alone, most teams have two people and a few have three. With a few more volunteers, we can schedule hosts for three times a year rather than four. When we have a new host, an experienced host will help the first time to provide “orientation”. In addition, we are emphasizing simplicity for coffee hour. It does not need to be an elaborate or extensive spread. Those can be reserved for special occasions and receptions. The emphasis at coffee hour is hospitality and welcome; not lunch. For August, we have three Sundays without hosts, so we will have only coffee and juice. Please let Randy Peters know if you would like to help out (rpeters421@yahoo.com).
The CCC Book Group
will meet on Sunday, Sept. 18 at 4:00PM. Norma Laufer will host; contact her for more information at norma.laufer@yahoo.com. We will discuss the book Atlas of Unknowns by Tania James. All are welcome. Please contact McCall Eng, book group liaison, at mccalleng@gmail.com to be added to the email list or for more information.
Men’s Lunch Group
Cathedral men meet for lunch and conversation on the first Wednesday of each month. For information call Mike Wright, 396-6242. All Cathedral men are welcome.
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.
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 2014 Directory listings). Thank you!
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.
CCC Parking Update
Parking has been arranged for Sunday mornings only at the Transamerica Parking Lot adjacent to Cathedral Commons, at the corner of 2nd and Muhammad Ali. This is only for Sunday mornings. (You will be towed if you park there at other times during the week.) Additionally, we are now able to park in the Midas Lot, directly behind the Cathedral, on Sunday mornings and evenings throughout the week. Access this lot through the Louisville Surgery Center Parking lot. Parking is also available free of charge on Sunday mornings at the YMCA Garage on 2nd St. We are currently working on other options. Stay tuned.
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 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
Pastoral Associates
The Rev’d William L. Bippus and the Rev’d R. Edgar Wallace are Pastoral 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. 5
Membership in the Episcopal Church If you are currently not an Episcopalian, but would like to be, talk to Dean Pritcher. She will arrange for an Inquirer’s Class and baptism and/or confirmation, and answer any other questions about membership at the Cathedral. 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 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.
we build New or Updated This Week — Office Volunteers
Office Volunteers
Thank you to the office volunteers for this past week: Mildred Franks and Carolyn Van Zant. 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 til 4:30 pm. However, note that 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..
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Garden Work Days
The Garden Committee has established Saturday September 25, Tuesday September 28, Saturday October 8 and Tuesday October 11 as work days to prune and clean up the garden. The committee is working from recommendations from the arborist at Limbwalker who has reviewed the garden and from discussions among members of the committee and there will be a list of tasks to be accomplished. If you want to help but cannot come to one of these days, the list will be posted and you may help at your convenience. We will have coffee and muffins and lunch, depending on expected turnout. The hours are 9:00 - midafternoon. We want to have most of the work finished in order to have the garden looking spiffy for the Diocesan Convention which the Cathedral will host in early November.
Kroger Community Rewards program
The new Kroger Community Rewards program 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 on-line. Here’s how to register on-line: • 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.
Stewardship Notes
A hundred times a day, I remind myself that my inner and outer life depend on the labors of others, living and dead, and that I must exert myself in order to give in the same measure as I have received and am still receiving Albert Einstein
“Whatever is good and perfect comes down to us from God our Creator, who created all the lights in the heavens. God never changes or casts a shifting shadow” James 1:17 Throughout the Bible, we are reminded that God is a giver of all good things. God gives us life and “this fragile earth, our island home”. Our entire life is a reflection of God’s abundance. Your on-going support of the cathedral inspires me and I’m deeply grateful. Thank you for your generosity. It enables our ministries and furthers our mission. Each week, we are nurtured in word and sacrament. Empowered by the Spirit, we can then go into the world to care for those who are ill or hurting, and welcome all those searching for a connection to God and community. My prayer during this season of stewardship is that God as Giver will awaken a new sense of abundance in all of us and an increased commitment to living generously. Prayerfully consider and register your intention to give to God through ministry at Christ Church Cathedral in 2016—you can find a Pledge Card in the pocket of the chair in front of you, at the entrances, or at the office credenza.
Thus far, we have received 87 pledges for the amount of $304,475.04. 12 of these are new pledges; 36 reflect an increase; 6, a decrease; 32 no change. Thank you! Generous God, in our love, teach us to be your hearts and hands in this world. Help us to feel your presence, to know your love, and to be your stewards in this world. We offer all of this up in the name of the Holy Trinity, one God. Amen.
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CALENDAR Sunday, September 4 • 8:30 am Holy Eucharist, Rite I in the Chapel • 9:15 am Adult Bible Study • 10:30 am Holy Eucharist, Rite II in the Cathedral • 11:45 am Coffee Hour Monday, September 5 • Cathedral Office Closed • No Noon Eucharist in the Chapel on Labor Day Tuesday, September 6 • Office Hours 10 am —1 pm • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel Wednesday, September 7 • Office Hours 10 am —1 pm • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel Thursday, September 8 • Office Hours 10 am —1 p.m. • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel Friday, September 9 • Office Hours 10 am —1 pm • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel Saturday, September 10 • Cathedral closed
Sunday, September 11 Homecoming Sunday • 8:30 am Holy Eucharist Rite I in the Chapel • 9:15 am Adult Bible Study • 9:45 Choir Rehearsal • 9:45 Inflating the Bouncy House in Dean’s Hall • 10:30 am Holy Eucharist, Rite II in the Cathedral • Noon: Covered Dish Lunch in Bishops’ Hall and Children’s Activities in Dean’s Hall
Why do we pray, study, work, listen and build?
Benedict, the father of Benedictine spirituality, suggested that our life is best balanced between prayer, study, and work. We have taken that challenge as the basis of our common life together at Christ Church Cathedral: We pray (worship and the arts). We study (spiritual formation). We work (service to others). In addition, we know that we are sustained by our life together, and that works best when we listen to one another. We also aim to build and maintain a structure that will support all of our ministry efforts. And so: We listen (cathedral life and fellowship), We build (administration). In Cathedral Matters, you will find information about ministry opportunities at the Cathedral which fit into all five of these areas. Under each of the five main categories you will see what is new to the listing for this week. You will notice that some paragraphs repeat weekly, so that our guests won’t miss any news. You are urged to take your Cathedral Matters home with you so that you will have it for ready reference. Now, read about our ministry, think about how you would like to be involved...and jump right in!
Christ Church Cathedral 421 S 2St, Louisville KY 40202 502 • 587 • 1354 Frazier Marsh • administrative assistant
frazier@christchurchlouky.org
The Very Rev. Joan Pritcher • dean
dean@christchurchlouky.org
Dr. Robert Bozeman • canon musician
robert@christchurchlouly.org
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We Pray . . .
Prayer is at the heart of Christian community. We use this space to bring before God and the community the needs of those we love. Please submit prayer requests for yourself and others to the church ofďŹ ce: info@christchurchlouky.org. We will include those names here so that the community may join you in prayer.
. . . in the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, for the Anglican Church of Southern Africa . . . in the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, Christ Church, Bowling Green . . . for Cathedral members in need of healing Ginny Dozier, Mike Foster, Carol Kendall, Larry Otto, George & Jo Ann Reazin, James Searcy, Ginger Shackleton, Ruth Wukasch . . . for family and friends of Cathedral members
requested by
Chas and Melody Bates, Sue Gentry Donna Pottinger, Frank Turner Ed Harrel David Collett, Janet Shedd & family, Sam Watkins Brian Coahran, Joe Collings, John Vessels Peg Box, Kelly Brown, Keith Kozel, Brenda Lewis, Bud Mease, Nancy Parshley, Robinson/French Families, Mike Streuwing Jeff Nancy Tucker Carey Duval, Elizabeth Foster, Maggie Foster, Michael Foster, Tara Moriarty Linda Dean, Diane Flechler, Carl Horton, Don Grube, Judy Horton Phillip Koloff, Bill McGee, Jim Porter, Sharon Turner Louis Besten, Tim Catron, Forrest Cook, Mike Kimery Gene Lichtefeld, Gibbs ReeseAlex Rohleder, Derek Sprigler Ryan Stellingwerf, Judy Vance, Anne Veno Justin Gallahar Anne, Jenna Maddox, Bill Turner, Mary Turner Thruston Ballard Morton, Eric Zoerb Art Embry Laura Ingram Koehler David Ellis Caitlin & Sam Oliver Stuart Cornelius Susan Livingston, Doug Murray Leotis Cosby Bevin, Carey, Chace, Chancey, Piper, Grace Flint Randall Kennebruew Chaurice Weathers, Steve Whelan Jared Stivers
Faith Aeilts Jerry Brown Carol Brown Melinda Collett Jim Collings Dorothy Converse Judy Donahue Tara Durnil Mike Foster Bobbie Fritton Vance Fritton Leanne Garbarow Paula Hale Sissy Lanier Terry Laun Jan Margerum Jerry Marsh Becky Norris Mildred Payne Helen Murray Randy Peters Dean Pritcher Sue Speed Jim Snyder Kay Shields Wilkinson
. . . for those serving in the armed forces or recovering from the wounds of war
Cera Benbow, Nicholas James, Chris Jones, Mark Jones, Michael Lathon, David McGrath, Keith Morrisson, Chris Nobles, John Taylor
. . . for those celebrating birthdays
Nancy Otto, Melvia Cheng, Terry Laun, Janet Lowe, Nancy Mollette, Becky Vickerstaff
. . . for those celebrating anniversaries
Kirt Jacobs & Cinthy Fanning
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 Canon Dr. Robert L. Bozeman, Cathedral Musician Liason for Children, Youth and Families Frazier Marsh, Interim Office Manager Thomas Thill, Sacristan 421 South Second Street, Louisville, KY 40202 502-587-1354 www.christchurchlouky.org • info@christchurchlouky.org