Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 24, 2017 • 10:30 am • Proper 20
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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
Dietrich Buxtehude
Jesus Christ, our Savior
• at the sound of the bells, all stand
Hymn 690
Guide me, O thou great Jehovah 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 Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost Grant us, Lord, not to be anxious about earthly things, but to love things heavenly; and even now, while we are placed among things that are passing away, to hold fast to those that shall endure; 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
Exodus 16:2-15
The whole congregation of the Israelites complained against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness. The Israelites said to them, “If only we had died by the hand of the Lord in the land of Egypt, when we sat by the fleshpots and ate our fill of bread; for you have brought us out into this wilderness to kill this whole assembly with hunger.” Then the Lord said to Moses, “I am going to rain bread from heaven for you, and each day the people shall go out and gather enough for that day. In that way I will test them, whether they will follow my instruction or not. On the sixth day, when they prepare what they bring in, it will be twice as much as they gather on other days.” So Moses and Aaron said to all the Israelites, “In the evening you shall know that it was the Lord who brought you out of the land of Egypt, and in the morning you shall see the glory of the Lord, because he has heard your complaining against the Lord. For what are we, that you complain against us?” And Moses said, “When the Lord gives you meat to eat in the evening and your fill of bread in the morning, because the Lord has heard the complaining that you utter against
The Word of the Lord.
him—what are we? Your complaining is not against us but against the Lord.” Then Moses said to Aaron, “Say to the whole congregation of the Israelites, ‘Draw near to the Lord, for he has heard your complaining.’“ And as Aaron spoke to the whole congregation of the Israelites, they looked toward the wilderness, and the glory of the Lord appeared in the cloud. The Lord spoke to Moses and said, “I have heard the complaining of the Israelites; say to them, ‘At twilight you shall eat meat, and in the morning you shall have your fill of bread; then you shall know that I am the Lord your God.’“ In the evening quails came up and covered the camp; and in the morning there was a layer of dew around the camp. When the layer of dew lifted, there on the surface of the wilderness was a fine flaky substance, as fine as frost on the ground. When the Israelites saw it, they said to one another, “What is it?” For they did not know what it was. Moses said to them, “It is the bread that the Lord has given you to eat.
Thanks be to God.
Psalm 105:1-6, 37-45 • sung by all
Give thanks to the Lord and call upon /his Name; * make known his deeds a/mong 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.
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Search for the Lord and his /strength; * continual/ly seek his face.
Remember the marvels he has /done, * his wonders and the judg/ments of his mouth, O offspring of Abraham his /servant, * O children of Ja/cob his chosen.
He led out his people with silver and /gold; * in all their tribes there was not /one that stumbled. Egypt was glad of their /going, * because they were /afraid of them.
He spread out a cloud for a /covering * and a fire to give light in /the night season.
They asked, and quails /appeared, * and he satisfied them with /bread from heaven. He opened the rock, and water /flowed, * so the river ran in /the dry places. For God remembered his holy /word * and Abra/ham his servant.
So he led forth his people with /gladness, * his chosen /with shouts of joy.
He gave his people the lands of the /nations, * and they took the fruit /of others’ toil, That they might keep his /statutes * and observe his laws. / Hallelujah!
Second Lesson
Philippians 1:21-30
To me, living is Christ and dying is gain. If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me; and I do not know which I prefer. I am hard pressed between the two: my desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better; but to remain in the flesh is more necessary for you. Since I am convinced of this, I know that I will remain and continue with all of you for your progress and joy in faith, so that I may share abundantly in your boasting in Christ Jesus when I come to you again. Only, live your life in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that, whether
I come and see you or am absent and hear about you, I will know that you are standing firm in one spirit, striving side by side with one mind for the faith of the gospel, and are in no way intimidated by your opponents. For them this is evidence of their destruction, but of your salvation. And this is God’s doing. For he has graciously granted you the privilege not only of believing in Christ, but of suffering for him as well-- since you are having the same struggle that you saw I had and now hear that I still have.
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
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• all stand
Alleluia Verse
Gospel
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Matthew 20:1-16
The Holy Gospel of our Lord, Jesus Christ, according to Matthew.
Glory to you Lord Christ
Jesus said, “The kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. After agreeing with the laborers for the usual daily wage, he sent them into his vineyard. When he went out about nine o’clock, he saw others standing idle in the marketplace; and he said to them, ‘You also go into the vineyard, and I will pay you whatever is right.’ So they went. When he went out again about noon and about three o’clock, he did the same. And about five o’clock he went out and found others standing around; and he said to them, ‘Why are you standing here idle all day?’ They said to him, ‘Because no one has hired us.’ He said to them, ‘You also go into the vineyard.’ When evening came, the owner of the vineyard said to his manager, ‘Call the laborers and give them their pay, beginning with the The Gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, Lord Christ.
last and then going to the first.’ When those hired about five o’clock came, each of them received the usual daily wage. Now when the first came, they thought they would receive more; but each of them also received the usual daily wage. And when they received it, they grumbled against the landowner, saying, ‘These last worked only one hour, and you have made them equal to us who have borne the burden of the day and the scorching heat.’ But he replied to one of them, ‘Friend, I am doing you no wrong; did you not agree with me for the usual daily wage? Take what belongs to you and go; I choose to give to this last the same as I give to you. Am I not allowed to do what I choose with what belongs to me? Or are you envious because I am generous?’ So the last will be first, and the first will be last.”
• all be seated
Sermon
The Very Reverend Joan Pritcher
• 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
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I ask your prayers for those on the Cathedral prayer list, especially 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 and Gretchen Davis. • silence
I ask your thanksgiving for those celebrtating birthdays: Albert Marchione and Dean Weller. • 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.
• 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
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Holy Communion Offertory Anthem
Almighty and everlasting God
Almighty and everlasting God, mercifully look upon our infirmities, and in all our dangers and necessities stretch forth thy right hand to help and defend us, through Christ our Lord. Amen. • all stand
Presentation Hymn 660
Orlando Gibbons
O Master, let me walk with thee
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:
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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:
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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
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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 Hymn
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Not here for high and holy things
• all stand; said by all
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 527
Singing songs of expectation
Dismissal
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God. Postlude
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All Glory Be to God On High
Samuel Scheidt
The worship is concluded. The SERVICE begins! serving today . . .
The Reverend William Bippus, celebrant Dr. Jack Ashworth organist Daniel Gilliam, choirmaster The Cathedral Choir Aaron Angel, verger Hunter Gilliam, Helen Murray, Dorothy Converse, lectors Dorothy Converse, Marcia Wilmet, Mike Foster, Page Curry, chalice bearers Susan Marquardt, Bill Shelton, Tim Tice, acolytes Patsy Melton, altar guild
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... as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord Joshua 24:15
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My dear people of Christ Church Cathedral and our guests,
In our Gospel lesson this morning, Christ leaves us another Today’s readings explore the depth and breadth of God’s generosity. In Exodus, God provides an ungrateful Israel with meat and bread. In Philippians, Paul acknowledges that Christ is everything to him—both in life and in death. And in the gospel, Jesus tells the parable of the early laborers, who envy the landowner’s openheartedness toward latecomers. These models of mercy help me think about ways I can incorporate acts of mercy into my own life. I encourage you to let this season be one when you seek that kind of incorporation into your life too. Here’s one possibility: next Sunday, October 1, our animals join us for worship at 10:30. Even if you are not planning to bring an animal, consider bringing supplies to help New Albany Humane Society care for hurricane cat evacuees. Read more about what they need on page 2. That day is also our First Sunday In-Gathering of food and supplies for Central Louisville Community Ministries (CLCM)—that’s another good way to show mercy. Think about how you would like to help on that day. Check out the fresh new box articles in Cathedral Matters: You Asked (on page 3) describes various worship resources in our Book of Common Prayer; Racial Healing (on page 6) describes the important Reconciliation Walk and Litany on Tuesday, October 3; and Be Kind (on page 5) suggests why it is better to be kind than fair. As you prepare for worship today, reflect upon these words of Dorothy Day: God sees the truth but waits. God waits on us to open our eyes and ears to justice and charity. Let us be part of God’s justice, whose property it is always to have mercy and to spare. I am glad that you are here today Faithfully,
The Very Reverend Joan Pritcher Your Dean in the Interim On this Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
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Midday Mass
Pick a day to come pray with us. Commemorations for the week of Sept. 24 are:: Monday – Sergius, Abbot of Holy Trinity, Moscow, 1392
Tuesday – Lancelot Andrewes, Bishop of Winchester, 1626
Wednesday – Vincent de Paul, Religious and Prophetic Witness, 1660
Thursday – Richard Rolle, 1349, Walter Hilton, 1396, and Margery Kempe, c. 1440 Mystics; presiding: a member of the Bishop’s Staff Friday – St. Michael and All Angels
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 2 Church Cathedral @ChristChurchLouKY.org.
Compline at the Cathedral
Compline, sung prayer in the evening, is this afternoon—September 24, 6 pm, around the Font.
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.
Helping Animals In Need
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 catperson), 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.
we study 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.
Sunday Bible Study
Sunday, December 3). Prayer D (BCP, page 372) here and there throughout the year—most often on the occasion of baptisms or other special liturgies. Prayer C (PB, page 369) in the Sundays following Labor Day—like today. In the summer and in some spots through the year, we also use one of the 3 authorized Eucharistic Prayers called Enriching our Worship.
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 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. YOU ASKED
Why does our worship skip around so much with resources for prayers and communion? The Book of Common Prayer (BCP) is a rich store for us: worship resources include scripture, prayers and a number of options for Holy Communion, or the Eucharistic Prayer. At the Cathedral, we use Rite I, prayer 1 (BCP, page 323) or 2 (BCP, page 333) at 8:30. At 10:30 we use Rite II. in Rite II there are 4 different prayers to choose from and over the course of a year we use them all. Typically, we will see: Prayer A (BCP, page 361) in the Easter cycle (Lent, Easter, Pentecost—this next year, that will begin on Ash Wednesday, February 14). Prayer B (BCP, page 367) for the Christmas cycle (Advent, Christmas, Epiphany—this year, that will begin on
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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.
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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!
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.
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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.
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 Tuesday.
BE KIND
In the Old Testament, the words ‘gracious’ and ‘merciful’ describe the love that binds God to us. That love is characterized by loyalty, dependability, trustworthiness, generosity, and an eagerness to help when things turn bad. God’s gifts are not distributed on the basis of our merits, but strictly out of God’s favor or mercy. In the parable of the Workers in the Vineyard, our initial reaction might be ‘no fair!’ But God’s on-going mercy to us is a sign to us: that it is better to be kind that fair.
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.
Men’s Lunch Group
Cathedral men will meet for lunch and conversation on the first Wednesday of the month. For information call Mike DaRif at 500-4157. All Cathedral men are welcome.
Gay Men’s Supper Club
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.
Women’s Lunch Bunch
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Coffee Hour host
Coffee Hour host for this week is Deacon Eva Markham. Be sure to thank her for her hospitality.
Cathedral Book Group
Book Group meets today 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.
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.
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
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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! RACIAL HEALING On Tuesday, Oct. 3, beginning at noon in the Chapel of Christ Church Cathedral, the Urban Partnership invites all to join them in a Repentance and Reconciliation Liturgy and Walk. From the Cathedral, participants will make their way to several Louisville plaques that mark the history of slavery in Louisville. Mark your calendars and plan to join the Urban Partnership and Cathedral community on that day.
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Office Volunteers
Thank you to the office volunteers for this past week: Randy Peters, Page Curry, and Jane Halliday. If you would like to volunteer some time in the office contact Frazier Marsh.
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. 6
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.
ENROLL in the Kroger Community Rewards program
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. COMMUNITY MATTERS
Louisville Master Chorale
The 2017-2018 season of the Louisville Master Chorale begins with a celebration of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation (October 31 when Martin Luther nailed his “95 Theses” on the church door in Wittenberg), on Sunday October 8 at 3:00 p.m. at Second Presbyterian Church. The music relates to the Reformation, or reactions to it, both early and modern, including works by Bach, Telemann, Mozart, Mendelssohn and Vaughn-Williams. Tickets are $20 and Randy Peters, a member of the Chorale, has them to sell or you can purchase them online at www.LouisvilleMasterChorale. org. Do come! 7
CALENDAR 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 • 9:45 am Choir rehearsal • 10:30 am Holy Eucharist, Rite II • 11:45 am Coffee Hour • 4 pm Book Group at Episcopal Church Home • 6 pm Compline around the Font Monday, September 25 • Cathedral Office Closed • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel Tuesday, September 26 • Office Hours 10 am —1 pm • 11 am Staff Meeting • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel Wednesday, September 27 • Office Hours 10 am —1 pm • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel • 6:30 pm Choir Rehearsal Thursday, September 28 • Dean’s Sabbath • Office Hours 10 am —1 p.m • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel Friday, September 29 • Office Hours 10 am —1 pm • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel Saturday, September 30 • Cathedral closed
Sunday, October 1 • 8:30 am Holy Eucharist, Rite I in the Chapel • 8:30 am, Community Breakfast • 9:15 am Adult Bible Study in the Library • 9:45 am Children’s Sunday School in Dean’s Hall • 9:45 am Choir rehearsal • 10:30 am Holy Eucharist, Rite II in the Cathedral with Blessing of the Animals and Ingathering for CLCM and for Animals in Need • 11:45 am Coffee Hour
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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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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 Episcopal Church in Cuba . . . in the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, St.Luke’s Church, Anchorage . . . for Cathedral members in need of healing 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, Gretchen Davis . . . 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 Barbara Robertson, Chaurice Weathers, Sydney Whelan Julius Gray, Bee Lampkins Katherine, John Jared Stivers
. . . for those celebrating birthdays
Albert Marchione, Dean Weller
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 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 421 South Second Street, Louisville, KY 40202 502-587-1354 www.christchurchlouky.org • info@christchurchlouky.org