Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost October 7, 2018 • 10:30 am • Proper 22
Welcome
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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
Second Movement from Pastorale in F
J.S. Bach
• at the sound of the bells, all stand
Hymn 400
All creatures of our God and King
Opening Acclamation celebrant people
Song of Praise • S-236
Glory to you
BCP • Book of Common Prayer S • Service music found at the front of the hymnal WLP • Wonder, Love and Praise The people’s responses are indicated in bold type.
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The Word of God Collect for the Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost celebrant people Collect for the Second Sunday in Lent celebrant
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Let us pray.
Almighty and everlasting God, you are always more ready to hear than we to pray, and to give more than we either desire or deserve: Pour upon us the abundance of your mercy, forgiving us those things of which our conscience is afraid, and giving us those good things for which we are not worthy to ask, except through the merits and mediation of Jesus Christ our Savior; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
• all be seated
First Lesson
Job 1:1; 2:1-10
There was once a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job. That man was blameless and upright, one who feared God and turned away from evil. One day the heavenly beings came to present themselves before the Lord, and Satan also came among them to present himself before the Lord. The Lord said to Satan, “Where have you come from?” Satan answered the Lord, “From going to and fro on the earth, and from walking up and down on it.” The Lord said to Satan, “Have you considered my servant Job? There is no one like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man who fears God and turns away from evil. He still persists in his integrity, although you incited me against him, to destroy him for no reason.” Then Satan
answered the Lord, “Skin for skin! All that people have they will give to save their lives. But stretch out your hand now and touch his bone and his flesh, and he will curse you to your face.” The Lord said to Satan, “Very well, he is in your power; only spare his life.” So Satan went out from the presence of the Lord, and inflicted loathsome sores on Job from the sole of his foot to the crown of his head. Job took a potsherd with which to scrape himself, and sat among the ashes. Then his wife said to him, “Do you still persist in your integrity? Curse God, and die.” But he said to her, “You speak as any foolish woman would speak. Shall we receive the good at the hand of God, and not receive the bad?” In all this Job did not sin with his lips.
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
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Psalm 26 • sung by all
Give judgment for me, O Lord, for I have lived with in/tegrity; * I have trusted in the Lord and /have not faltered. Test me, O Lord, and /try me; * examine my /heart and my mind.
For your love is before my /eyes; * I have walked /faithfully with you.
I have not sat with the /worthless, * nor do I consort with /the deceitful.
I have hated the company of /evildoers; * I will not sit down /with the wicked.
I will wash my hands in innocence, O /Lord, * that I may go in procession /round your altar, Singing aloud a song of thanks/giving * and recounting all your /wonderful deeds. Lord, I love the house in which you /dwell * and the place where your /glory abides.
Do not sweep me away with /sinners, * nor my life with those /who thirst for blood, Whose hands are full of evil /plots, * and their right /hand full of bribes.
As for me, I will live with in/tegrity; * redeem me, O Lord, and have /pity on me. My foot stands on level /ground; * in the full assembly I /will bless the Lord.
Second Lesson
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Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12
Long ago God spoke to our ancestors in many and various ways by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by a Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, through whom he also created the worlds. He is the reflection of God’s glory and the exact imprint of God’s very being, and he sustains all things by his powerful word. When he had made purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the
Majesty on high, having become as much superior to angels as the name he has inherited is more excellent than theirs. Now God did not subject the coming world, about which we are speaking, to angels. But someone has testified somewhere, “What are human beings that you are mindful of them, or mortals, that you care for them?
You have made them for a little while lower than the angels; you have crowned them with glory and honor, subjecting all things under their feet.” Now in subjecting all things to them, God left nothing outside their control. As it is, we do not yet see everything in subjection to them, but we do see Jesus, who for a little while was made lower than the angels, now crowned with glory and honor because of the suffering of death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone.
It was fitting that God, for whom and through whom all things exist, in bringing many children to glory, should make the pioneer of their salvation perfect through sufferings. For the one who sanctifies and those who are sanctified all have one Father. For this reason Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers and sisters, saying, “I will proclaim your name to my brothers and sisters, in the midst of the congregation I will praise you.”
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God. Hymn 405 Gospel
All things bright and beautiful
Mark 10:2-16
The Holy Gospel of our Lord, Jesus Christ, according to Mark.
Glory to you Lord Christ
Some Pharisees came, and to test Jesus they asked, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?” He answered them, “What did Moses command you?” They said, “Moses allowed a man to write a certificate of dismissal and to divorce her.” But Jesus said to them, “Because of your hardness of heart he wrote this commandment for you. But from the beginning of creation, ‘God made them male and female.’ ‘For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.’ So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.” Then in the house the disciples asked
him again about this matter. He said to them, “Whoever divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery against her; and if she divorces her husband and marries another, she commits adultery.” People were bringing little children to him in order that he might touch them; and the disciples spoke sternly to them. But when Jesus saw this, he was indignant and said to them, “Let the little children come to me; do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs. Truly I tell you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will never enter it.” And he took them up in his arms, laid his hands on them, and blessed them.
The Gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, Lord Christ.
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• all be seated
Sermon
The Reverend Edgar Wallace
• 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 with the
Prayers of the People • BCP 387
Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and 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 III
Father, we pray for your holy Catholic Church; That we all may be one.
We pray for the Anglican Church of Burundi and the Parish Health Ministries & Norton Healthcare, Buckner. Grant that every member of the Church may truly and humbly serve you; That your Name may be glorified by all people. We pray for Michael, our Presiding Bishop, Terry, our bishop, and for all bishops, priests, and deacons; That they may be faithful ministers of your Word and Sacraments.
We pray for the Cathedral Chapter, the soon to be constituted Dean’s Search Committee, And for the man or woman who will be the Cathedral’s next Dean. We pray for President Trump, Governor Bevin, Governor Holcomb and the mayors and councils of our several cities and for all who govern and hold authority in the nations of the world; That there may be justice and peace on the earth. Give us grace to do your will in all that we undertake; That our works may find favor in your sight.
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Have compassion on those who suffer from any grief or trouble; That they may be delivered from their distress.
Give to the departed eternal rest. Let light perpetual shine upon them.
We praise you for your saints who have entered into joy; May we also come to share in your heavenly kingdom.
We pray for those on our Cathedral Prayer List, especially, Donna Pottinger, James Searcy, Ginger Shackleton, Carol Brown, Charles Cooksey, Gretchen Davis, Carol Kendall, Norma Laufer, Jerry Marsh. Are there other prayers of intercession? . . . . . . . . . . . . We give thanks for all the blessings bestowed upon us. We give thanks for the birthdays of Jim Collings, Bryan Platt and the anniversary of Brett & Bethaney Curry. Are there other prayers of thanksgiving? . . . . . . . . . . . • 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
Prayer of St Francis
Lord, make me an instrument of thy peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love; Where there is injury, pardon; Where there is doubt, faith; Where there is despair, hope; Where there is darkness, light; Where there is sadness, joy. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. • all stand
Presentation Hymn 377
All people that on earth do dwell
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 858
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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 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
S-156
• 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
397
Now thank we all our God
• 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.
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Blessing Concluding Hymn 657
Love divine all loves excelling
Dismissal
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God. Postlude
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Fugue in C
H. Pachelbel
The worship is concluded. The SERVICE begins! serving today . . .
Laura Lea Duckworth, organist Daniel Gilliam, choirmaster The Cathedral Choir Aaron Angel, verger Katherine Stevenson, Katie Grace Gilliam, lectors Becky Norris, intercessor Rob Beard, Judy Donahue, Jan Margerum, John Werst, chalice bearers Bill Shelton, Tim Tice, Susan Marquardt, acolytes Tim Tice, 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
Today we welcome our animal (vegetable and mineral) companions. Everything that reminds us of God’s Creation. We will thank God for these riches, reflect upon their value, and consider our call to protect them.
Our companions will walk in with us during the singing of the hymn for the entering procession: St. Francis’ All creatures of our God and King. Following the 3rd verse, we will pause at the crossing for prayer, including a prayer for our animals who have died—then, as we continue the hymn, each creature will receive a blessing and a St. Francis medal. (Make sure you pick up a medal to take home to your critter if he/she chose to stay home today). To join us in procession, meet at the Narthex door at 10:15 to line up.
Next week, we will begin asking for nominations for candidates for Chapter, 2019. A candidate for Chapter must be a confirmed Episcopalian and a member of the Cathedral, who is active in ministry, and a pledger of record. Nomination forms for candidates will be ready for your consideration beginning Sunday October 14 and will be available through Sunday, November 11. The Nomination Committee will consider every nomination and create a slate. Election will be held at Annual Meeting on Sunday, January 27, following 10:30 worship and parish lunch. Looking ahead:
• Meet our Laundry Love and CLCM neighbors at the Urban Partnership Picnic, Saturday, October 13 at the Garden of Goodness in Old Louisville (on 7th and Oak, 1228 S. 7th St.) (read more on page 3). • Note that our October 14 Evensong will be rescheduled in the new year—sadly, it was no match for the Louisville Ironman Street Closings! • Give thanks and stand in support of all who minister in Prayer, Study and Work at the Cathedral, on Sunday, October 21 at 10:30. • Take joy in the Gift of Imagination—at our annual Costume Celebration, Sunday, October 28 10:30 worship. This is an opportunity to test-drive your fancy dress and secure your blessing for an All Hallow’s Eve.
Read more about these and many other ministry opportunities and about the search process for the next dean (on page 6) in this Cathedral Matters. And, as you prepare for worship, consider this prayer from the Community of St. Hilda: God whose body is all creation, may we come to know you in all the earth and feel you in our blood; so will no part of us, or the world, be lost to your transforming grace.
I’m glad that you are here today. Faithfully, The Very Reverend Joan Pritcher Your Dean in the Interim On this Twentiet Sunday after Pentecost.
we pray New or Updated This Week —
Midday Mass Updated Blessing the Animals Interested in Singing in the Choir?
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Midday Mass
Pick a day to come pray with us.
Commemorations for the week of Oct. 7 are:
Monday Robert Grosseteste, Bishop of
Lincoln, 1253 Tuesday Wilfred Thomason Grenfell, Medical Missionary, 1940 Wednesday Vida Dutton Scudder, Educator and Witness for Peace, 1954 Thursday Philip, Deacon and Evangelist Friday Samuel Isaac Joseph Schereschewsky, Bishop of Shanghai, 1906
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; Helen Murray, Tuesday; Randy Wells, Wednesday; Page Curry & Terry Laun, Thursday; Jerry Marsh, Friday.
Daily Prayer Online
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Prayer is an important part of being an Episcopalian. The discipline of prayer, known as the Daily Office, is one of the gifts of the Church to us. Daily Prayer Online uses our Cathedral Facebook page. Each morning at 5:00 a.m., 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.
Interested in Singing in the Choir?
Do you have experience singing in choir? Are you interested in contributing your talents to the Cathedral Choir? If so, please talk to choirmaster Daniel Gilliam, either in person on a Sunday or send him an email danielgilliam@gmail.com.
Blessing the Animals and All of Creation
Today our animals join us for 10:30 worship (St. Francis was the commemoration at Midday Mass this past Thursday). 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.
we study Children’s Sunday School
Children’s Sunday School meets at 9:45 in Dean’s Hall. Children’s Sunday School uses a clergy, chapter, parent and parishioner-led Montessori-based curriculum. Our team includes: Art Specialist, Stephanie Potter; Assistant Presenter, Carol Syvertsen; and several 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.
Spirituality Book Group
Join us for a Book Group on Tuesday, October 9, 2 pm, in the Library in the Omni. Parking is off 3rd St. between Liberty and Ali. The book will be The Genesee Diary: Report from a Trappist Monastery, by Henri Nouwen.
Adult 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.
we work New or Updated This Week — Community Breakfast Urban Partnership Picnic St. George’s Scholar Institute
Next Community Breakfast is November 4
The next Community Breakfast is November 4, 8:30 – 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. Contact Randy Peters if you would like to help or just come.
Urban Partnership Picnic
Join us and sister parishes (Calvary, Our Merciful Savior, St. George’s, Advent) for our second annual Urban Partnership Picnic: THIS Saturday, October 13, at 5:00 pm; at the Garden of Goodness on 7th and Oak (1228 S. 7th St.). Bring a favorite side dish/dessert, a camp/portable chair, and a friend. See you there!
Justice Ministry Through CLOUT
Sacred Conversations have been a way for the Cathedral to discuss topics of importance to us. CLOUT, our Louisville Justice ministry, will begin its new year with a sacred conversation as well—a sharing of community problems. Each of the 21 congregations will hold house meetings so that CLOUT can determine a new area for work at the November 12 Community Problems Assembly. To prepare for the process, team leaders Mildred Franks, Jim Monin and team captain, Page Curry attended a training session. Meeting with three other CLOUT team leaders from different congregations was powerful: a black grandfather shared with us that he worries about his six grandsons, who are good boys; they have been taught what to do if stopped by the police, but… Last year we heard about many
individuals struggling with drug addiction. In this work to search out the most pressing issues, it becomes clear that fellow CLOUT members are wonderful Christians, no matter their denomination or economic status; we all share a desire to make Louisville a safer, better city for all. The Cathedral has had 30 CLOUT members for these first two years. We hope more of the congregation will join this important decisionmaking process! The next area of action must be an issue for which there are finite solutions. Other cities have innovative ideas that we can borrow. Come to a house meeting and bring the concerns that you, your family, friends or co-workers are facing. You will get to know fellow parishioners in new ways. If you decide to become a CLOUT network member you’ll meet other amazing Louisvillians! Next week, we’ll share prior wins for CLOUT—in the meanwhile you can visit the CLOUT website to read about them.
St. George’s Scholar Institute
Program Director of St. George’s Scholar Institute (SGSI), Keishanna Hughes, asked young women why they were returning to SGSI this year. Here is one of the answers to that question: I continue to come to St. George because it’s like a second home to me, from the friends that I made, to the mentors that I met. They are a family who strive to see me succeed as an individual. It doesn’t matter what I believe, who I want to be or anything else, they are forever encouraging me and shaping me into the young woman that I am today. So I’ll continue to come to St. George’s. I will continue to participate in the events, programs, etc. just so I can become the person that they wish to see me as. Forever thankful.
Look for more testimonies posted on the Bulletin Board near the Office. To all of our supporters and Christ Church Cathedral volunteers, a heartfelt thanks from the Board as well. Page Curry
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Laundry Love, a Diocesan Urban Ministry Initiative: Oct. 11 & 18 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 every 3rd Thursday at Parkland Laundromat, 26th and Dumesnil St. in West Louisville. Contact Dorothy Converse if you are interested in helping on 2nd Thursday or Mike DaRif if you are interested in helping on 3rd Thursday.
Central Louisville Community Ministries
Central Louisville Community Ministries (CLCM), formerly Help Ministries of Central Louisville, is one of the oldest community ministries in the city of Louisville. It was created in 1968 by ministers in the downtown area to respond in a structured way to the requests for help that came to churches. CLCM gives direct and personal assistance to residents of the central Louisville community who are in need; to provide a place where residents feel welcome and can receive referrals and short-term emergency assistance; to advocate on behalf of clients for the improvement of the quality of assistance from providers of public and private services; to create and implement programs that build a sense of community among clients, churches, businesses, and the public and private social sectors; and to provide opportunities to fulfill their urban missions by combining their resources, both financial and human.
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Kentucky Refugee Ministries
Consider supporting KRM which works to relocate refugees in Louisville. What your gift can do: $25 provides a blanket for a refugee child, $50 provides a monthly bus pass for an adult seeking work, $75 provides groceries for a family’s first week in Kentucky, $100 assists with medications for a sick mother, $150 assists with a heating bill for a 1-bedroom apartment, $500 assists with rent for a family’s new apartment, $1,000 assists a family if someone gets ill and can’t work, $2,500 co-sponsors a new family for three months. Kentucky Refugee Ministries, 969-B Cherokee Rd., Louisville, KY 40204, (502) 479-9180.
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.
Episcopal Relief & Development
Episcopal Relief & Development (ERD) is the compassionate response of The Episcopal Church to human suffering in the world. Hearing God’s call to seek and serve Christ in all persons and to respect the dignity of every human being, ERD serves to bring together the generosity of Episcopalians and others with the needs of the world. ERD faithfully administers the funds that are received from the Church and raised from other sources. It provides relief in times of disaster and promotes sustainable development by identifying and addressing the root causes of suffering. To contribute donate on line https:// www.episcopalrelief.org or write your check to the Cathedral memo it ‘ERD’.
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Coffee Hour Hosts
Coffee Hour hosts for today are Bill Shelton, Kent Echler, and Leonard Sjogren. Be sure to thank them for their hospitality.
Read the Book, Save the Date
Cathedral Book Group’s next read is Southernmost by Silas House. We will meet on Sunday, October 28, to discuss it. Time and place to be announced later.
Welcome Ministry
Have you ever gone to a church for the first time and no one spoke to you as you entered? That is a Greeter’s role of outreach--to make a person feel welcome as they enter a church for the first time. It requires only about 15-20 minutes each time you greet and it is beneficial to the greeter as much as the one greeted. If you would like to help with this important service to the church, please contact the Dean or Bobbie Fritton.
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.
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.
Coffee In The Hall
Each weekday morning from 8 am to 12:30 pm the hallway in the link building is open to our neighbors. This allows them the chance to come in for a break from the heat/cold/rain, use the restroom, and have a cup of coffee or a bottled water. You can help with this ministry by donating 4-pound bags of sugar, cans of ground coffee, or bottled water to the Cathedral Office.
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.
Coffee Hour Hosts Invitation
We all enjoy coffee hour after the morning service on Sundays. Currently we have 31 gracious generous hosts who serve about 3 coffee hours during the year. We always welcome new hosts and I will be updating our list and schedule to begin in January. We try to keep the offerings simple so that it is not too much of a burden on a host. There is help (usually our wonderful Frazier Marsh) cleaning up and coffee is already taken care of. If you feel called to host coffee hour, please contact Randy Peters.
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.
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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!
we build New or Updated This Week — Office Volunteers
Office Volunteers
Office volunteers for this week were Mildred Franks, Dorothy Converse, and Marie Eff. If you would like to volunteer some time in the office contact Frazier Marsh.
Membership in the Episcopal Church
Episcopal Church Membership is automatic in the parish at which you were baptized or confirmed, and you can easily move your membership when you relocate. If you would like to become an Episcopalian or to move your membership to the Cathedral, call the parish office, or leave your request with Dean Pritcher. The Cathedral will contact your former parish and make the necessary changes. You make the request, and the Cathedral will handle the paperwork.
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Search for the next Dean
Your Chapter has met with Bishop White and Canon Coultas to begin the conversation about searching for your next Dean. The process will not be a quick fix, but rather a careful, prayerful—and joyful—journey of discovery and discernment. The Cathedral will be revisiting and defining it’s sense of mission and ministry. Details for being part of the Search Committee will be shared soon. The Committee will in place by the end of October. Please include in your prayers: the Chapter, the (soon to be selected) Search Committee, and the man or woman out there who will join you next year as your next Dean.
Time to RE-ENROLL in the Kroger Community Rewards program
The Cathedral reaps the financial benefits every time you use your Kroger Plus Card.
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. • Next time you shop, double check that your Kroger receipt notes Christ Church Cathedral as your recipient.
Office Hours
The Cathedral Office hours are Tuesday – Friday, 10 am – 1 pm., and the building is open from 9 am til 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 - 502-632-3213.
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.
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.
Cathedral Chapter
Sara Ceresa, Diocesan Representative Michael Cooper Vance Fritton, Junior Warden Kirt Jacobs Sissy Lanier Kitten Lawless Patsy Melton James Moody, Diocesan Representative Laura Muhlenberg, Diocesan Representative Helen Murray Bill Shelton Stephanie Potter Tom Peters, Senior Warden Paul Real Kay Shields Wilkinson
COMMUNITY MATTERS
Louisville Master Chorale
Experience the thrill of Mendelssohn’s Oratorio “Elijah” as the Louisville Master Chorale brings this dramatic story and perennial choral favorite to life at its season opener on Sunday, October 14, at 3:00 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Tickets are $20 and Randy Peters, a member of the Chorale, has them for sale or you can purchase them online at www.louisvillemasterchorale.org.
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CALENDAR
Sunday, October 7 • 8:30 Holy Eucharist, Rite I in the Chapel • 9:15 am Adult Bible Study • 9:45 am Children’s Sunday School in Dean’s Hall • 10:30 am Holy Eucharist, Rite II with Blessing of the Animals • 11:45 am Coffee Hour Monday, October 8 • 9 am - 1 pm Uniting Partners for Women & Children (UP) in the Lower Level • Cathedral Office Closed • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel Tuesday, October 9 • Office Hours 10 am –1 pm • 11 am Staff Meeting • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel Wednesday, October 10 • 8 am Episcopal Migration Ministries Conference • 9 am - 1 pm UP • Office Hours 10 am –1 pm • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel • 6:30 pm Choir Rehearsal Thursday, October 11 • 8 am Episcopal Migration Ministries Conference • Dean’s Sabbath • Office Hours 10 am –1 pm • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel • 4 pm Trustees and Council - Bishops’ Hall • 6 pm Prison Ministry – Library Friday, October 12 • 8 am Episcopal Migration Ministries Conference • 9 am - 1 pm UP • Office Hours 10 am –1 pm • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel Saturday, October 13 • 8 am Episcopal Migration Ministries Conference • Cathedral Closed • 6 pm Urban Partnership Picnic at the Garden of Goodness Sunday, October 14 • 8:30 am Holy Eucharist, Rite I in the Chapel • 9:15 am Adult Bible Study • 9:45 am Children’s Sunday School in Dean’s Hall • 10:30 am Holy Eucharist, Rite II in the Cathedral • 11:45 am Coffee Hour • 5 pm Evensong will be rescheduled, due to the Ironman street closings
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
facebook.com/ChristChurchLouKY twitter.com/ChristChurchLou
Prayer for Animals Hear our humble prayer, O God, for our friends the animals, especially for animals who are suffering; for animals that are overworked, underfed and cruelly treated; for all wistful creatures in captivity that beat their wings against bars; for any that are hunted or lost or deserted or frightened or hungry; for all that must be put to death. We entreat for them all Thy mercy and pity, and for those who deal with them we ask a heart of compassion and gentle hands and kindly words. Make us ourselves, to be true friends to animals, and so to share the blessings of the merciful. Albert Schweitzer
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 Anglican Church of Burundi . . . in the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, for the Parish Health Ministries & Norton Healthcare, Buckner . . . for Cathedral members in need of healing Jerry Marsh, Donna Pottinger, James Searcy, Ginger Shackleton, Carol Brown, Charles Cooksey, Gretchen Davis, Carol Kendall, Norma Laufer . . . for family and friends of Cathedral members
David Davies, Frank Turner Ed Harrel, Dave Pottinger David Collett, Martha Collett, Janet Shedd & family, Sam Watkins Alex and Brittany, Larry and Rona, James, Nathan Kelly Brown, Sandy Burns, Diane Hobscheid, Keith Kozel Phyllis Pope, Faye Ragsdale-Hussey, Robinson/French Families Andy Rochester Terry Swords Ann, Jeff Kevin Mathes Nancy Tucker, Tammi Winemillerr George, McKenzie Carey Duval, Elizabeth Foster, Michael Foster, Tara Moriarty Marge Brown, Monta Rae Cook, Diane Flechler, Alison Heppard, Carl Horton Judy Horton, Kathy Koloff, Phillip Koloff, Jim Porter, Sharon Turner Louis Besten, Forrest Cook, David Cracraft, Nancy Davis, Mike Kimery Morgan Phillips, Gibbs Reese, Alex Rohleder, Judy Vance Justin Gallahar Clayton, Jim, Yvonne, Bill Turner, Mary Turner Robert Vaughan Grace Kleinschmidt Eric Zoerb Art Embry, Nick & Sally Heil, Jim Watkins & Dean Weller Becky E., Liam, Sam, Noah & Molly, Paula Hamilton, Jeff Potter Foster care children in the Commonwealth of Kentucky Brian Starr Sam Dorr David Ellis Lindsay Wager Susan Livingston, Doug Murray Matt Livingood Mary Dade, Elena & Max Matthews, Bridget Puzon Ivan Potter Brittany, Hank Buckwalter, Liam Coursey, Fr. Nick England Grace Flint, Margaret, Joe Stamper, George Tussey Holt Alexander, Tom Stigger Ann Snyder, Chaurice Weathers Steven, Beth Julius Gray, Bee Lampkins Janet Dostal Jared Stivers
. . . for those celebrating birthdays
Jim Collings, Bryan Platt
. . . for those celebrating anniversaries
Brett & Bethaney Curry
requested by
Jerry Brown Carol Brown Melinda Collett Jim & Becky 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 Angie Halliday Bruce Kleinschmidt Sissy Lanier Terry Laun Kitten Lawless Jan Margerum Frazier Marsh Jerry Marsh Patsy Melton Helen Murray Nancy Otto Randy Peters Stephanie Potter Dean Pritcher Jan Scholtz Jim Snyder Tom Thill 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 • info@christchurchlouky.org