Christ Church Cathedral, Louisville: Bulletin for September 17, 2017 by Christ Church Cathedral

Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 17, 2017 • 10:30 am • Proper 19

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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

worship, in the form of quiet meditation, begins with the prelude Healey Willan

St. Peter

Prelude

• at the sound of the bells, all stand

Hymn 410

Praise my soul the King of heaven BCP • Book of Common Prayer

Opening Acclamation celebrant

WLP • Wonder, Love and Praise The people’s responses are indicated in bold type.

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Song of Praise • Hymn 421

All Glory be to God on high

The Word of God Collect for the Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost O God, because without you we are not able to please you, mercifully grant that your Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts; 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

Exodus 14:19-31

The angel of God who was going before the Israelite army moved and went behind them; and the pillar of cloud moved from in front of them and took its place behind them. It came between the army of Egypt and the army of Israel. And so the cloud was there with the darkness, and it lit up the night; one did not come near the other all night. Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea. The Lord drove the sea back by a strong east wind all night, and turned the sea into dry land; and the waters were divided. The Israelites went into the sea on dry ground, the waters forming a wall for them on their right and on their left. The Egyptians pursued, and went into the sea after them, all of Pharaoh’s horses, chariots, and chariot drivers. At the morning watch the Lord in the pillar of fire and cloud looked down upon the Egyptian army, and threw the Egyptian army into panic. He clogged their chariot wheels so that they turned with difficulty. The Egyptians said, “Let us flee from the

Israelites, for the Lord is fighting for them against Egypt.” Then the Lord said to Moses, “Stretch out your hand over the sea, so that the water may come back upon the Egyptians, upon their chariots and chariot drivers.” So Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and at dawn the sea returned to its normal depth. As the Egyptians fled before it, the Lord tossed the Egyptians into the sea. The waters returned and covered the chariots and the chariot drivers, the entire army of Pharaoh that had followed them into the sea; not one of them remained. But the Israelites walked on dry ground through the sea, the waters forming a wall for them on their right and on their left. Thus the Lord saved Israel that day from the Egyptians; and Israel saw the Egyptians dead on the seashore. Israel saw the great work that the Lord did against the Egyptians. So the people feared the Lord and believed in the Lord and in his servant Moses.

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

Psalm 114 • sung by the choir Hallelujah! When Israel came out of Egypt, * the house of Jacob from a people of strange speech, Judah became God’s sanctuary * and Israel his dominion. The sea beheld it and fled; * Jordan turned and went back.

The mountains skipped like rams, * and the little hills like young sheep.

George Mursell Garrett.

What ailed you, O sea, that you fled? * O Jordan, that you turned back?

You mountains, that you skipped like rams? * you little hills like young sheep?

Tremble, O earth, at the presence of the Lord, * at the presence of the God of Jacob,

Who turned the hard rock into a pool of water * and flint-stone into a flowing spring.

Second Lesson

Romans 14:1-12

Welcome those who are weak in faith, but not for the purpose of quarreling over opinions. Some believe in eating anything, while the weak eat only vegetables. Those who eat must not despise those who abstain, and those who abstain must not pass judgment on those who eat; for God has welcomed them. Who are you to pass judgment on servants of another? It is before their own lord that they stand or fall. And they will be upheld, for the Lord is able to make them stand. Some judge one day to be better than another, while others judge all days to be alike. Let all be fully convinced in their own minds. Those who observe the day, observe it in honor of the Lord. Also those who eat, eat in honor of the Lord, since they give thanks to God; while those who

abstain, abstain in honor of the Lord and give thanks to God. We do not live to ourselves, and we do not die to ourselves. If we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord; so then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord’s. For to this end Christ died and lived again, so that he might be Lord of both the dead and the living. Why do you pass judgment on your brother or sister? Or you, why do you despise your brother or sister? For we will all stand before the judgment seat of God. For it is written, “As I live, says the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall give praise to God.” So then, each of us will be accountable to God.

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

• all stand

Alleluia Verse

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sung by cantor, then all

Matthew 18:21-35

Gospel

The Holy Gospel of our Lord, Jesus Christ, according to Matthew.

Glory to you Lord Christ

Peter came and said to Jesus, “Lord, if another member of the church sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven times?” Jesus said to him, “Not seven times, but, I tell you, seventy-seven times. “For this reason the kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who wished to settle accounts with his slaves. When he began the reckoning, one who owed him ten thousand talents was brought to him; and, as he could not pay, his lord ordered him to be sold, together with his wife and children and all his possessions, and payment to be made. So the slave fell on his knees before him, saying, ‘Have patience with me, and I will pay you everything.’ And out of pity for him, the lord of that slave released him and forgave him the debt. But that same slave, as he went out, came upon one of his fellow slaves who owed him The Gospel of the Lord.

Praise to you, Lord Christ. • all be seated

Sermon 4

The Very Reverend Joan Pritcher

a hundred denarii; and seizing him by the throat, he said, ‘Pay what you owe.’ Then his fellow slave fell down and pleaded with him, ‘Have patience with me, and I will pay you.’ But he refused; then he went and threw him into prison until he would pay the debt. When his fellow slaves saw what had happened, they were greatly distressed, and they went and reported to their lord all that had taken place. Then his lord summoned him and said to him, ‘You wicked slave! I forgave you all that debt because you pleaded with me. Should you not have had mercy on your fellow slave, as I had mercy on you?’ And in anger his lord handed him over to be tortured until he would pay his entire debt. So my heavenly Father will also do to every one of you, if you do not forgive your brother or sister from your heart.”

• all stand

Nicene Creed • BCP 358 We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance

Prayers of the People • BCP 385

with the Scriptures; he ascended into heavenand is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen. Form II

• in the silence after each bidding, the people offer their own prayers, either silently or aloud.

I ask your prayers for God’s people throughout the world; for our Bishop, Terry; for this gathering; and for all ministers and people. Pray for the Church. • silence

I ask your prayers for peace; for goodwill among nations; and for the well being of all people. Pray for justice and peace. • silence

I ask your prayers for the poor, the sick, the hungry, the oppressed, and those in prison. Pray for those in any need or trouble. • silence

I ask your prayers for all who seek God, or a deeper knowledge of him. Pray that they may find and be found by him. • silence

I ask your prayers for the departed. Pray for those who have died. • silence

I ask your prayers for those on the Cathedral prayer list, especially Gretchen Davis, Jack Jacobs, Carol Kendall, Norma Laufer, Mike, Larry Otto, Gary Pope, Donna Pottinger, James Searcy, Ginger Shackleton, Tim Tice, Carolyn Van Zant Carol Brown and Charles Cooksey. • silence

I ask your thanksgiving for those celebrtating birthdays: Sissy Lanier, Kent Echler and Mildred Franks. • silence

Praise God for those in every generation in whom Christ has been honored. Pray that we may have grace to glorify Christ in our own day. • silence

• the celebrant adds a concluding collect.

Confession • BCP 360

• said by all

Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen

Absolution

• said by the celebrant

Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.

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.

Dean’s Welcome

Holy Communion Offertory Anthem

Ubi Caritas

Ubi caritas et amor, Deus ibi est. Congregavit nos in unum Christi amor. Exultemus, et in ipso iucundemur. Timeamus, et amemus Deum vivum. Et ex corde diligamus nos sincero. Amen.

Maurice Duruflé

Where charity and love are, God is there. Christ’s love has gathered us into one. Let us rejoice and be pleased in Him. Let us fear, and let us love the living God. And may we love each other with a sincere heart. Amen. • all stand

Presentation Hymn 411

O bless the Lord, my soul!

The Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer C • BCP 369 celebrant

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God of all power, Ruler of the Universe, you are worthy of glory and praise. Glory to you for ever and ever.

At your command all things came to be: the vast expanse of interstellar space, galaxies, suns, the planets in their courses, and this fragile earth, our island home. By your will they were created and have their being.

From the primal elements you brought forth the human race, and blessed us with memory, reason, and skill. You made us the rulers of creation. But we turned against you, and betrayed your trust; and we turned against one another. Have mercy, Lord, for we are sinners in your sight

Again and again, you called us to return. Through prophets and sages you revealed your righteous Law. And in the fullness of time you sent your only Son, born of a woman, to fulfill your Law, to open for us the way of freedom and peace.

By his blood, he reconciled us. By his wounds, we are healed.

And therefore we praise you, joining with the heavenly chorus, with prophets, apostles, and martyrs, and with all those in every generation who have looked to you in hope, to proclaim with them your glory, in their unending hymn:

Sanctus WLP 852

And so, Father, we who have been redeemed by him, and made a new people by water and the Spirit, now bring before you these gifts. Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ our Lord.

On the night he was betrayed he took bread, said the blessing, broke the bread, and gave it to his friends, and said, “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”

After supper, he took the cup of wine, gave thanks, and said, “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.”

Remembering now his work of redemption, and offering to you this sacrifice of thanksgiving, We celebrate his death and resurrection, as we await the day of his coming.

Lord God of our Fathers; God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob; God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ: Open our eyes to see your hand at work in the world about us. Deliver us from the presumption of coming to this Table for solace only, and not for strength; for pardon only, and not for renewal. Let the grace of this Holy Communion make us one body, one spirit in Christ, that we may worthily serve the world in his name. Risen Lord, be known to us in the breaking of the Bread.

Accept these prayers and praises, Father, through Jesus Christ our great High Priest, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, your Church gives honor, glory, and worship, from generation to generation.

The Great Amen

• at the conclusion of the Great Thanksgiving all sing:

The Lord’s Prayer • BCP 364 • traditional version

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.

The Breaking of the Bread Fraction Anthem

WLP 873

• 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

WLP 825

Bless the Lord, my soul

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Prayer after Communion Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Blessing Concluding Hymn 347

Go forth for God, go to the world in peace

Dismissal

Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.

Thanks be to God. Postlude

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The worship is concluded. The SERVICE begins! serving today . . .

Dr. Jack Ashworth organist Daniel Gilliam, choirmaster The Cathedral Choir Aaron Angel, verger Susan Marquart, Bill Shelton, Susan Torok, lectors Rob Beard, Helen Murray, John Werst, Ruth Wukasch, chalice bearers Carolyn Van Zant, Louise Isaacs, Chris Hart, acolytes Bill Shelton, 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,

In our Gospel lesson this morning, Christ leaves us another clue for our journey toward a stronger community of faith. Last week, he explained the importance of speaking to one another directly, respectfully, and with love. Today, he is teaching us unbounded forgiveness. The parable of the unforgiving servant, shows us what it means to forgive others as God forgives us. Not just once or twice, not even many times—but every time. Try it out this week, and see what difference it makes in your life. Stick around today for our Sacred Conversation—we will learn all we want to know about the Great Unpleasantness—you can read a description of the conversation on page 5) Join us for worship with our animals on October 1 and consider bringing supplies to help New Albany Humane Society care for hurricane cat evacuees (read more about that in the What’s Next box on page 6). Check out the other fresh new box articles in Cathedral Matters: You Asked (on page 2) offers another insight into today’s parable; Racial Healing (on page 3) redefines ‘racism training’; and Be Kind (on page 4) encourages civility and grace. As you prepare for worship today, reflect upon these words of H. Richard Niebuhr, in The Responsible Self: Nothing worth doing is completed in our lifetime; therefore, we are saved by hope. Nothing true or beautiful or good makes complete sense in any immediate context of history; therefore we are saved by faith. Nothing we do, however virtuous, can be accomplished alone; therefore we are saved by love. No virtuous act is quite as virtuous from the standpoint of our friend or foe as from our own; therefore we are saved by the final form of love, which is forgiveness. I am glad that you are here today Faithfully,

The Very Reverend Joan Pritcher Your Dean in the Interim On this Fifteenth 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. 17 are:: Monday –Dag Hjalmar Agne Carl

Hammarskjold, 1961 Tuesday – Theodore of Tarsus, Archbishop of Canterbury, 690 Wednesday – John Coleridge Patteson, Bishop of Melanesia, and his Companions, Martyrs, 1871 Thursday – St. Matthew, Evangelist; presiding: a member of the Bishop’s Staff Friday – Philander Chase, Bishop of Ohio, and of Illinois, 1852

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; 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

Compline is sung prayer in the evening. Compline returns next Sunday, September 24, 6 pm, in the narthex.

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

What was the worth of the talents and denarii mentioned in parable of today’s Gospel? The first slave, released from his debt, owes 10,000 talents—a talent represented more than fifteen years’ wages. The second slave, whom the first throws into prison, owes 100 denarii—a denarius was the usual one day’s wage.

we study New or Updated This Week — Spirituality Book Group

Spirituality Book Group

Are you interested in a Book Group focused on the subject of spirituality? Let Jan Scholtz or the Dean know. We are looking to start that.

RACIAL HEALING From the Dismantling Racism Weekend with Dr. Catherine Meeks: Dismantling Racism training is not diversity training. It is not creating safe spaces—but braves spaces. It is looking to create spaces where spiritual transformation can occur.

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 back! 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, Chase Durnil, Katie Grace Gilliam, Hunter Gilliam and Dr. Mike Foster. Contact Dean Pritcher if you would like to help with class preparation.

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 work New or Updated This Week — Laundry Love

Next Community Breakfast is Oct. 1

The next Community Breakfast is Sunday, October 1, 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.

Justice Ministry

The Cathedral has completed an entire year of Justice Ministry through CLOUT (Citizens of Louisville Organized and United Together). We are now gearing up to begin another year of Listening, leading to Research, then taking Action, and ending with Celebration. We are in the process of scheduling House Meetings. You may be getting a phone call! 3

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 cosponsors a new family for three months. Kentucky Refugee Ministries, 969-B Cherokee Rd., Louisville, KY 40204, (502) 479-9180.

Downtown Episcopal Outreach (DEO)

Don’t be afraid of CHANGE—put it in the DEO Pig! DEO supports 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

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. We help fund Laundry Love through your contributions to DEO (Downtown Episcopal Outreach). Laundry Love happens every 2nd Thursday, 5:30-8 p.m. at Aunt Bee’s Laundromat, 2nd and Ormsby, and, beginning in October, every 3rd Thursday at a new location in West Louisville. Contact Dorothy Converse if you are interested in helping on 2nd Tuesday or Mike DaRif if you are interested in helping on 3rd Thursday. 4

Repentance and Reconciliation Walk: October 3

At the Dismantling Racism Workshop, Dr. Meeks spoke to us about the need for clear and concrete signs of repentance and we have had some time to think about that. What has come to mind is that though we were not alive during the time of slavery, much of what we enjoy and depend upon today was created by that system. For example, we believe that the Cathedral we worship in was built, in part, by slave labor. We would like to express our dismay and make confession for that—and more. On Tuesday, October 3, beginning at noon in the Chapel, we will join other Episcopalians in a Repentance and Reconciliation Liturgy and Walk. From the Cathedral, we will make our way to several Louisville plaques that mark the history of slavery in our very neighborhood. More information will follow, but mark your calendars and plan to join us on that day. BE KIND Madeleine L’Engle writes: In the evening of life, we shall be judged on love, and not one of us is going to come off very well, and were it not for my absolute faith in the loving forgiveness of my Lord I could not call on him to come. Remember that we are all imperfect when you are faced with the choice of whether or not to give someone else a break for their failing. Choose to forgive. Be kind.

we listen New or Updated This Week — Coffee Hour Host

Coffee Hour host

Coffee Hour host for this week is Stephanie Potter. Be sure to thank her for her hospitality.

Sacred Conversation - Today

Today 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.

Cathedral Book Group

The next book group will convene on Sunday, September 24 at 4 pm at the Episcopal Church Home, Westport Rd., in the parlor. We will discuss A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles. Please rsvp to mccalleng@gmail.com or (502) 271-7012.

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.

Daily Prayer Online

Gay Men’s Supper Club

The Cathedral’s Gay Men’s Supper Club meets each month for conversation and supper. Contact Bill Cathedral women meet for fellowship and lunch Shelton, woshelton@gmail.com, or call 897-3079. 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.

Women’s Lunch Bunch

Men’s Lunch Group

Cathedral men will meet for lunch and conversation on the first Wednesday of the month. For information call Mike DaRif at 500-4157. All Cathedral men are welcome.

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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Office Volunteers

Thank you to the office volunteers for this past week: Mildred Franks, Dorothy Converse, and Carolyn Van Zant. 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.

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.

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. WHAT’S NEXT? October 1 is In-Gathering Sunday, but it is also the day we thank God for our animal companions. On that day, we also have an opportunity to help the New Albany Humane Society, an emergency placement partner of the Humane Society of the United States. As a partner, NAHS is taking in 4060 cat evacuees from the storms. Here are some of their needs: paper towels, cat toys, duct tape, dish detergent, black permanent markers, liquid laundry detergent, scoopable litter, bath towels. Even if you are not bringing an animal companion for blessing that day (and even if you’re not a cat-person), consider bringing one of these items with you to worship. We’ll make sure it gets to the New Albany Humane Society where it will help out one of our furry brothers or sisters in distress.

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.

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.

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. 7

CALENDAR Sunday, September 17 • 8:30 am Holy Eucharist • 9:15 am, Adult Bible Study in the Library • 9:45 am Children’s Sunday School in Dean’s Hall • 10:30 am Holy Eucharist, Rite II • 11:45 am Sacred Conversation in Bishops’ Hall Monday, September 18 • Cathedral Office Closed • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel Tuesday, September 19 • 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, September 20 • Office Hours 10 am —1 pm • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel • 6:30 pm Choir Rehearsal Thursday, September 21 • Dean’s Sabbath • Office Hours 10 am —1 p.m • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel Friday, September 22 • Office Hours 10 am —1 pm • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel Saturday, September 23 • Cathedral closed

Sunday, September 24 • 8:30 am Holy Eucharist, Rite I in the Chapel • 9:15 am Adult Bible Study in the Library • 9:45 am Children’s Sunday School in Dean’s Hall • 10:30 am Holy Eucharist, Rite II • 11:45 am Coffee Hour • 6 pm Compline in the Narthex

Why do we pray, study, work, listen and build?

Benedict, the father of Benedictine spirituality, suggested that our life is best balanced between prayer, study, and work. We have taken that challenge as the basis of our common life together at Christ Church Cathedral: We pray (worship and the arts). We study (spiritual formation). We work (service to others). In addition, we know that we are sustained by our life together, and that works best when we listen to one another. We also aim to build and maintain a structure that will support all of our ministry efforts. And so: We listen (cathedral life and fellowship), We build (administration). In Cathedral Matters, you will find information about ministry opportunities at the Cathedral which fit into all five of these areas. Under each of the five main categories you will see what is new to the listing for this week. You will notice that some paragraphs repeat weekly, so that our guests won’t miss any news. You are urged to take your Cathedral Matters home with you so that you will have it for ready reference. Now, read about our ministry, think about how you would like to be involved...and jump right in!

Christ Church Cathedral 421 S. 2nd St., Louisville, KY 40202 502 • 587 • 1354 Frazier Marsh • administrative assistant

frazier@christchurchlouky.org

The Very Rev. Joan Pritcher • dean

dean@christchurchlouky.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 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 Ceylon . . . in the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, St.Matthewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church, Louisville . . . for Cathedral members in need of healing Gretchen Davis, Jack Jacobs, Carol Kendall, Norma Laufer, Mike, Larry Otto, Gary Pope, Donna Pottinger, James Searcy, Ginger Shackleton, Tim Tice, Carolyn, Van Zant Carol Brown, Charles Cooksey . . . for family and friends of Cathedral members

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 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 Becky E., Liam, Sam, Noah & Molly, Paula Hamilton, Jeff Potter Foster care children in the Commonwealth of Kentucky 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 Katherine, John Jared Stivers

. . . for those celebrating birthdays

Sissy Lanier, Kent Echler, Mildred Franks

requested by

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 Susan Torok 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 Frazier Marsh, Interim Office Manager Thomas Thill, Sacristan 421 South Second Street, Louisville, KY 40202 502-587-1354 www.christchurchlouky.org â&#x20AC;¢ info@christchurchlouky.org