Second Sunday of Advent December 10. 2017 • 10:30 am + Holy Eucharist
Welcome
We are blessed to have you worship with us. All ages are welcome, however, we do offer child care during the liturgy. u Please join us for refreshments immediately following the liturgy. u u
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worship, in the form of quiet meditation, begins with the prelude
Prelude
Ev’ry Valley Shall Be Exalted from Messiah
• at the sound of the bells, all stand Opening Acclamation
Blessed are you, holy and living One. You come to your people and you set them free. Hymn 65
Prepare the way, O Zion
George Frideric Handel
BCP • Book of Common Prayer WLP • Wonder, Love and Praise The people’s responses are indicated in bold type.
Lighting of the Advent Wreath • Liturgy for the Whole Church The evening of the year is upon us.
We enter the darkness and wait for the light’s return.
We light a second candle to remind us of the light of justice in the prophets’ words.
We open our hearts to the light of justice, and ask for help to create a just world. • the candle is lighted
All of our waiting is waiting for God.
God of our hearts, we wait for you alone.
Song of Praise • WLP 889
Canticle of Zechariah
The Word of God Collect for the Second Sunday of Advent Merciful God, who sent your messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation: Give us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins, that we may greet with joy the coming of Jesus Christ our Redeemer; 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
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Isaiah 40:1-11
Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that she has served her term, that her penalty is paid, that she has received from the Lord’s hand double for all her sins. A voice cries out: “In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill be made low; the uneven ground shall become level, and the rough places a plain.
Then the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all people shall see it together, for the mouth of the Lord has spoken.” A voice says, “Cry out!” And I said, “What shall I cry?” All people are grass, their constancy is like the flower of the field. The grass withers, the flower fades, when the breath of the Lord blows upon it; surely the people are grass. The grass withers, the flower fades; but the word of our God will stand for ever. Get you up to a high mountain, O Zion, herald of good tidings; lift up your voice with strength, O Jerusalem, herald of good tidings, lift it up, do not fear; say to the cities of Judah, “Here is your God!” See, the Lord God comes with might, and his arm rules for him; his reward is with him, and his recompense before him. He will feed his flock like a shepherd; he will gather the lambs in his arms, and carry them in his bosom, and gently lead the mother sheep. The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
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Psalm
85:1-2, 8-13
• sung by all
You have been gracious to your land, O /Lord, * you have restored the good for/tune of Jacob.
You have forgiven the iniquity of your /people * and blotted out /all their sins. I will listen to what the Lord God is /saying, * for he is speaking peace to his faithful people and to those who turn their /hearts to him.
Truly, his salvation is very near to those who /fear him, * that his glory may dwell /in our land. Mercy and truth have met to/gether; * righteousness and peace have /kissed each other.
Truth shall spring up from the /earth, * and righteousness shall look /down from heaven. The Lord will indeed grant pros/perity, * and our land will /yield its increase.
Righteousness shall go be/fore him, * and peace shall be a pathway /for his feet.
Second Lesson
2 Peter 3:8-15a
Do not ignore this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like one day. The Lord is not slow about his promise, as some think of slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting any to perish, but all to come to repentance. But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, and then the heavens will pass away with a loud noise, and the elements will be dissolved with fire, and the earth and everything that is done on it will be disclosed. Since all these things are to be dissolved in this way, what sort of persons ought you to be The Word of the Lord.
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in leading lives of holiness and godliness, waiting for and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of which the heavens will be set ablaze and dissolved, and the elements will melt with fire? But, in accordance with his promise, we wait for new heavens and a new earth, where righteousness is at home. Therefore, beloved, while you are waiting for these things, strive to be found by him at peace, without spot or blemish; and regard the patience of our Lord as salvation.
Hymn 75 Gospel
There’s a voice in the wilderness crying Mark 1:1-8
The Holy Gospel of our Lord, Jesus Christ, acording to Mark-
Glory to you, Lord Christ
The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. As it is written in the prophet Isaiah, “See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way; the voice of one crying out in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight,’” John the baptizer appeared in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. And people from the whole Judean
countryside and all the people of Jerusalem were going out to him, and were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins. Now John was clothed with camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey. He proclaimed, “The one who is more powerful than I is coming after me; I am not worthy to stoop down and untie the thong of his sandals. I have baptized you with water; but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.”
The Gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, Lord Christ. Sermon
The Very Reverend Joan Pritcher
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 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.
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Prayers of the People God of the nations: the promise of justice inspires oppressed people in their struggle for freedom. We pray for all people in this troubled world. Rescue those suffering the tyranny of political, religious and cultural purity and the fear of endless warfare. Give courage to those who work for peace. Hear our prayer: Come, Lord Jesus. Lord of the Church: empower us to be heralds of your peace and justice. We pray for Presiding Bishop Michael, for Bishop Terry, for your people in the Church of the Province of Central Africa, for the Prison Ministries of this Diocese, and for this house of prayer, our clergy, ministers and people. Hear our prayer. Hear our prayer: Come, Lord Jesus. God of our lives: we need your presence to still the worries and doubts that distract us. We ask guidance for our leaders: President Trump, Governors Bevin and Holcomb, and for the mayors and councils of our towns and cities. Be with our children in their schools, and with their teachers and aides, bus drivers and administrators. Be with the people who protect our community: for police, for firefighters, EMS personnel and doctors, nurses, aides and laboratory technicians. Hear our prayer: Come, Lord Jesus. Generous God: you give all that is needed for us to grow into the fullness of life. Assist us to hold firm to what is lasting and to give up what is of but passing worth. We give thanks for the birthday of Jim Wilkinson and the anniversary of. Jim Watkins & Dean Weller. We offer our personal thanksgivings, silently or aloud . . . . . . . . . . . Hear our prayer: Come, Lord Jesus. Consoling God: your word gives us endless hope. We pray for victims of plague, violence and abuse, for homeless people, particularly homeless children. We pray for those that are hungry and for those contending with mental challenges; especially we pray for those on our Cathedral prayer list: Carol Brown, Charles Cooksey, Gretchen Davis, Jack Jacobs, Carol Kendall, Norma Laufer, Larry Otto, Gary Pope, Donna Pottinger, James Searcy, Ginger Shackleton, Tim Tice, Carolyn Van Zant and those we name before you . . . . . . . . . . . . We pray for those who have died especially Jane Lollis — for those known to us and for those known to God alone. Hear our prayer: Come, Lord Jesus • the celebrant concludes:
Hear our prayers Lord Jesus. In the unity of the Holy Spirit, you are the Way to our Father, one God, now and forever. Amen.
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Confession • Enriching Our Worship
• said by all
God of all mercy, we confess that we have sinned against you, opposing your will in our lives. We have denied your goodness in each other, in ourselves, and in the world you have created. We repent of the evil that enslaves us, the evil we have done, and the evil done on our behalf. Forgive, restore, and strengthen us through our Savior Jesus Christ, that we may abide in your love and serve only your will. Amen
Absolution
• said by the celebrant
Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through the grace of Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.
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
Jesus Christ the Apple Tree
The tree of life my soul hath seen, Laden with fruit, and always green: The trees of nature fruitless be Compared with Christ the apple tree. His beauty doth all things excel: By faith I know, but ne’er can tell The glory which I now can see In Jesus Christ the apple tree.
Elizabeth Poston
For happiness I long have sought, And pleasure dearly I have bought: I missed of all: but now I see ’Tis found in Christ the apple tree. I’m weary with my former toil, Here I will sit and rest awhile: Under the shadow I will be Of Jesus Christ the apple tree.
This fruit doth make my soul to thrive, It keeps my dying faith alive; Which makes my soul in hast to be With Jesus Christ the apple tree.
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• all stand
Presentation Hymn 67
Comfort, comfort ye my people
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We praise you and we bless you, holy and gracious God, source of life abundant. From before time you made ready the creation. Your Spirit moved over the deep and brought all things into being: sun, moon, and stars; earth, winds, and waters; and every living thing. You made us in your image, and taught us to walk in your ways. But we rebelled against you, and wandered far away; and yet, as a mother cares for her children, you would not forget us. Time and again you called us to live in the fullness of your love. And so this day we join with Saints and Angels in the chorus of praise that rings through eternity, lifting our voices to magnify you as we sing (say)
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Glory and honor and praise to you, holy and living God. To deliver us from the power of sin and death and to reveal the riches of your grace, you looked with favor upon Mary, your willing servant, that she might conceive and bear a son, Jesus your holy child.
Living among us, Jesus loved us. He broke bread with outcasts and sinners, healed the sick, and proclaimed good news to the poor. He yearned to draw all the world to himself yet we were heedless of his call to walk in love. Then the time came for him to complete upon the cross the sacrifice of his life, and to be glorified by you. On the night before he died for us, Jesus was at table with his friend. He took bread, gave thanks to you, broke it, and gave it to them, and said: “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.” As supper was ending, Jesus took the cup of wine. Again he gave thanks to you, gave it to them, and said: “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is poured out for you and for all for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.” Now gathered at your table, O God of all creation, and remembering Christ crucified and risen, who was and is and is to come, we offer to you our gifts of bread and wine, and ourselves, a living sacrifice. Pour out your Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Body and blood of Christ. Breathe your Spirit over the whole earth and make us your new creation, the Body of Christ given for the world you have made. In the fullness of time bring us, with (---- and) all your saints, from every tribe and language and people and nation, to feast at the banquet prepared from the foundation of the world. Through Christ and with Christ and in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, to you be honor, glory, and praise, for ever and ever.
The Great Amen
• at the conclusion of the Great Thanksgiving all sing:
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The Lord’s Prayer • BCP 364 • contemporary version Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and for ever. Amen
The Breaking of the Bread Fraction Anthem Be known to us
Frank Boles
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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 WLP 724
People, look East
• all stand
Prayer after Communion • Enriching Our Worship Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image and nourishing us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of Christ’s Body and Blood. Now send us forth a people, forgiven, healed, renewed; that we may proclaim your love to the world and continue in the risen life of Christ our Savior. Amen.
Blessing
Concluding Hymn 72
Hark! the glad sound! the Savior comes
Dismissal
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God. Postlude
Toccata
serving today . . .
Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck
The Reverend William Bippus, celebrant Jack Ashworth, organist Daniel Gilliam, choirmaster Kevin Gilman, soloist The Cathedral Choir Aaron Angel, verger Randy Wells, Mitzi Friedlander, lectors Rob Beard, intercessor Jan Scholtz, John Vickerstaff, Marilyn Werst, Betty Williams, chalice bearers Tim Tice, Louise Isaacs, Bill Shelton, acolytes
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Christ Church Episcopal Cathedral December 10, 2017 www.christchurchlouky.org
My dear people of Christ Church Cathedral and our guests,
I have been so pleased with your response to our annual giving campaign. We will be able to do much in 2018 in the way of ministry at the Cathedral. I will keep you posted on the progress. In the meanwhile, if you have not yet registered your intentions, take a moment to complete and return your pledge card today. You will find cards at each entrance and in the pockets of the chairs in front of you. I hope you are planning to be with us today—first, for the St. Nicholas Celebration for children (and the young at heart), following 10:30 worship in Bishops’ Hall; and, next, for Advent Lessons and Carols, beginning this afternoon at 5:00 in the nave. Read more about both of these events—on pages 2 and 3. “Traces of the Trade” returns next Sunday—at noon in the Library. Read more about this powerful documentary on page 3. Printed on the reverse side of the Prayer List today is the second in of our short series of Endowment Fund testimonials—today, written by endowment board member Mike DaRif. Read why he contributes. If you would like to contribute to the Endowment Fund and help ensure the future of the Cathedral, there are envelopes at the entrances and in the pockets of the chairs in front of you. Deacon Eva Markham and Michelle Chambers light our second Advent Wreath candle today—thank them when you get the chance. And as you prepare for worship, reflect upon these words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: The ultimate measure of a person is not where he or she stands in moments of comfort, but where he or she stands at times of challenge and controversy. Faithfully,
The Very Reverend Joan Pritcher Your Dean in the Interim On this Second Sunday of Advent
we pray New or Updated This Week — Midday Mass Update Advent Lessons and Carols
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Midday Mass
Pick a day to come pray with us. Commemorations for the week of Dec. 10 are: Monday – Thomas Merton, Contemplative and Writer, 1968
Tuesday – Karl Barth, Pastor and Theologian, 1968
Wednesday – Lucy, Martyr at Syracuse, 304 Thursday – John of the Cross, Mystic, 1591; presiding: a member of the Bishop’s Staff Friday – Robert McDonald, Priest, 1913
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
Advent Lessons and Carols
Join us tonight for a service of readings and music. Advent Lessons and Carols will include the instrumental music of: Guillaume Dufay and Astor Piazzolla, performed by Jack Ashworth (organ), Jane Halliday (violin), and Jordan Wright (double bass). In addition, Choirmaster Daniel Gilliam and the Cathedral Choir will sing the music of G. F. Palestrina, David Willcocks, Bob Chilcott, Boris Ord, and our own chorister, Matt Wetmore. Plan to be with us tonight at 5:00. SPECIAL SERVICES CHECKLIST • Sundays of Advent: December 3, 10, 17, 24 — the two morning services on December 24 will be combined into one at 10:30 am in the Nave
• St. Nicholas Feast Day: December 10 at
11:45 am in Bishops’ Hall • Advent Lessons and Carols: December 10 at 5 pm; Officiating, Bishop White • Christmas Eve, Choral Eucharists: December 24, 7 pm and 11 pm, in the Nave (beginning with music at 6:30 pm and 10:30 pm) (incense will be used at 11 pm) • Christmas Day, Spoken Eucharist: December 25, at noon in the Chapel — the two morning services on December 31 will be combined into one at 10:30 am in the Nave
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In Greek, the root meaning of repentance is not the confession of a sin but a change of mind. ––Tertullian
we study New or Updated This Week — Dean’s Forum St. Nicholas Festival
Dean’s Forum
Dean’s Forum returns next week, Sunday, December 17—with a study of Traces of the Trade. In the feature documentary Producer/Director Katrina Browne tells the story of her forefathers, the largest slave-trading family in U.S. history. Given the myth that the South is solely responsible for slavery, viewers will be surprised to learn that Browne’s ancestors were Northerners. The film follows Browne and nine fellow family members on a remarkable journey which brings them face-toface with the history and legacy of New England’s hidden enterprise. Dean’s Forum will view the documentary as well as the film ‘out-takes’ for a broader view of Katrina Browne’s story.
St. Nicholas Festival
We will enjoy all things St. Nicholas following worship today—at 11:45 in Bishops’ Hall. Many thanks to Cinthy Fanning for organizing the festivities. Taking care of details are: Dorothy Converse (special treats), Page Curry (St. Nick cookies), Tara Durnil (leading in our singing), Ian Elmore (accompanying the singing), Deacon Eva Markham (Coffee Hour host), Stephanie Potter (leading the art project). Join us in thanking all of them—and enjoy the day.
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.
Children’s Sunday School
At 9:45 in Dean’s Hall. 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.
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.
we work New or Updated This Week — CLOUT Update: Part V
CLOUT: Jobs & Transportation
In June 2017, another CLOUT initiative came to fruition with the announcement by TARC that they will begin a special circulator bus to provide transportation to workers in the Riverport Industrial Park, where nearly 7,000 persons work for approximately 115 companies (including CafePress, eBay, Coca-Cola, Kentucky Trailer and other major employers). TARC will be matching a $2.5 million federal grant for a total of $3.2 million going to this project. This initiative began with CLOUT’s Nehemiah Action in 2015, at which officials from TARC, KIPDA, the Riverport, Metro Council members, and others committed to work with CLOUT to pursue the project.
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Next Community Breakfast is Jan. 7
The next Community Breakfast is January 7, 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.
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.
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.
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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 (December 14), 5:30-8 p.m. at Aunt Bee’s Laundromat, 2nd and Ormsby and every 3rd Thursday (December 21) 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.
St. George’s Scholar Institute
As part of your Christmas, please consider brightening the celebration for some kids from the West End. We have offered to supply 13 gifts. I’d like to add one for Fatima, our Syrian teenager, who is too old for the regular Angel Tree [younger brother Ali is not]. The tree is up and decorated with angels. Gifts need to be brought to the Cathedral by 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 15, either wrapped or in gift bags [both is helpful!] Thanks for your help! — Page Curry
Collecting Cold Weather Wear
We are collecting socks, gloves and hats for distribution to our neighbors. Place any you’d like to share in the box by the Office PLEDGE UPDATE Total of pledges received, 74 Amount pledged $274,725 no change 26 decreased 10 (for $15,857) increased 24 (for $11,243.50) new pledges 14
we listen New or Updated This Week — Coffee Hour Host
Coffee Hour host
Coffee Hour host for this week is Randy Peters. Be sure to thank her for her hospitality.
Cathedral Book Group
The book group will meet on Sunday, January 28 at 4:00 pm at the home of Page Curry. We will discuss the book Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption by Bryan Stevenson. Please respond to mccalleng@gmail.com with your attendance. For additional information or to be added to the email list, email or phone McCall Eng, (502) 271-7012. All are welcome.
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.
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!
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.
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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.
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.
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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we build New or Updated This Week — Office Volunteers Surplus Materials to Go Year End Giving
Office Volunteers
Thank you to the office volunteers for this past week: Mildred Franks and Dorothy Converse. If you would like to volunteer some time in the office contact Frazier Marsh.
Year End Giving
Pledges and other gifts to the Cathedral will be considered 2017 income if they are received before noon on January 2, 2018. Christ Church Cathedral is grateful for your support.
Surplus Materials to Go
We are preparing to dispose of surplus marble and brick left over from construction and renovation over the years (you can see the materials along the alley between the nave and the Econolodge—behind the chain link fence along the building). If you want to take something home, make plans to retrieve it by Friday, December 22. You will need to make arrangements with Frazier Marsh, our Parish Administrator.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Membership in the Episcopal Church
Episcopal 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. COMMUNITY MATTERS
Louisville Master Chorale
The Louisville Master Chorale will present its Christmas concert on Sunday, December 17, at 3:00 at Holy Spirit Church on Lexington Road. Tickets are $25. We will sing music by composers from Vivaldi up to the present. Some works will be familiar like Vivaldi’s “Gloria” and some will be new settings of familiar Christmas texts and all celebrate the joy of the season! Randy Peters, a member of the Chorale, has tickets, or you can purchase them online at www.LouisvilleMasterChorale.org.
Priest Associates
The Rev’d William L. Bippus and the Rev’d R. Edgar Wallace are Priest Associates at the Cathedral. They serve 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.
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CALENDAR Sunday, December 10 • 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 Deans’Hall • 9:45 am Choir rehearsal • 10:30 am Holy Eucharist, Rite II in the Cathedral • 11:45 am Hour and St. Nicholas Feast Day • 5 pm Advent Lessons and Carols Monday, December 11 • Cathedral Office Closed • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel Tuesday, December 12 • Office Hours 10 am —1 pm • 11 am Staff Meeting • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel Wednesday, December 13 • Office Hours 10 am —1 pm • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel • 6:30 pm Choir Rehearsal Thursday, December 14 • Dean’s Sabbath • Office Hours 10 am —1 pm • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel Friday, December 15 • Office Hours 10 am —1 pm • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel Saturday, December 16 • Cathedral closed
Sunday, December 17 • 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 Deans’ Hall • 9:45 am Choir rehearsal • 10:30 am Holy Eucharist, Rite II in the Cathedral • 11:45 am Coffee Hour • 12 noon Dean’s Forum in the Library
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
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My Thoughts on Endowing the Cathedral Mike DaRif I came to the Episcopal Church, and to Christ Church Cathedral, when I was 46 years old. I was raised Roman Catholic, and as a Catholic I had always belonged to relatively large, thriving suburban parishes with many young families and lots of children. I had attended a few weddings and funerals at the downtown Cathedral of the Assumption, but until I found Christ Church Cathedral in 1995 I had never given any real thought to the role and importance of urban congregations, and to the challenges that those congregations face. Because of changing demographics and housing patterns, downtown churches like Christ Church Cathedral have faced unique challenges for decades. Many have closed their doors or relocated to the suburbs. But others continue, and we should be glad for that, because I think downtown churches are one of the important things that make Louisville what it is. They provide a physical connection to the city’s past while providing a voice on issues that will affect the city’s future. Christ Church Cathedral exists today because of the foresight of generations that preceded us. Without their commitment and generosity this place would likely have followed the route of many other grand old institutions that are no longer part of the urban landscape. I feel called to do my part to ensure that, long after I am gone, Christ Church Cathedral will continue to maintain a vital presence in the city that I love. To that end I have made, and will continue to make, contributions to the Cathedral Endowment Corporation. The Endowment Corporation funds, prudently invested and judiciously managed, will help to support the mission and ministry of Christ Church Cathedral for years to come.
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 the Province of Central Africa . . . in the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, for the Prison Ministries of the Diocese . . . for Cathedral members in need of healing Carol Brown, Charles Cooksey, Gretchen Davis, Jack Jacobs, Carol Kendall, Norma Laufer, Larry Otto, Gary Pope, Donna Pottinger, James Searcy, Ginger Shackleton, Tim Tice, Carolyn Van Zant . . . for family and friends of Cathedral members
Vida Beard Ruppe Frank Turner Ed Harrel, Dave Pottinger David Collett, Janet Shedd & family, Sam Watkins Alex and Brittany, Brian Coahran, James, Nathan Kelly Brown, Sandy Burns, Diane Hobscheid, Keith Kozel, Liz, Albert Nelson Diane Nettles Nancy Parshley, Phyllis Pope, Robinson/French Families, Mike Streuwing 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, Mike Kimery Gene Lichtefeld, Morgan Phillips, Gibbs Reese, Alex Rohleder, Judy Vance Justin Gallahar Clayton, Jim, Bill Turner, Mary Turner Jack Jacobs 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 Laura Ingram Koehler, Brian Starr Matthew, Nina David Ellis Lindsay Wager Susan Livingston, Doug Murray Cheryl Heath Matt Livingood Mary Dade, Elena & Max Matthews, Bridget Puzon Ivan Potter Hank Buckwalter, Liam Coursey, Grace Flint Holt Alexander, Tom Stigger Barbara Robertson, Chaurice Weathers, Sydney Whelan Julius Gray, Bee Lampkins Jared Stivers
. . . for those celebrating birthdays
Jim Wilkinson
. . . for those celebrating anniversaries Jim Watkins & Dean Weller . . . for those who have died Jane Lollis
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 Becky Norris Larry & Nancy Otto Randy Peters Stephanie Potter Dean Pritcher Jan Scholtz Jim Snyder Tim Tice 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