Third Sunday of Advent December 13, 2015 • 10:30 am + Holy Eucharist
The King shall come en morning dawns and light triumphant breaks; en beauty gilds the eastern hills and life to joy awak.
Welcome
We are blessed to have you worship with us. All ages are welcome, however, we do offer child care during the liturgy. u Please join us for refreshments immediately following the liturgy. u u
worship, in the form of quiet meditation, begins with the prelude
Prelude
Savior of the nations come
Dieterich Buxtehude
• at the sound of the bells, all stand BCP • Book of Common Prayer
Opening Acclamation
Blessed are you, holy and living One. You come to your people and you set them free.
Hymn 68
Rejoice, rejoice believers
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 third candle to remind us of John, who calls us to wade in the waters of new life. We open our hearts to our own lights, enkindled in baptism, and ask for help to carry that light into a dark 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
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Canticle of Zechariah
The Word of God Collect for the Third Sunday of Advent Stir up your power, O Lord, and with great might come among us; and, because we are sorely hindered by our sins, let your bountiful grace and mercy speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. • at the conclusion of the collect all sing:
• all be seated
First Lesson
Zephaniah 3:14-20
Sing aloud, O daughter Zion; shout, O Israel! Rejoice and exult with all your heart, O daughter Jerusalem! The LORD has taken away the judgments against you, he has turned away your enemies. The king of Israel, the LORD, is in your midst; you shall fear disaster no more. On that day it shall be said to Jerusalem: Do not fear, O Zion; do not let your hands grow weak. The LORD, your God, is in your midst, a warrior who gives victory; he will rejoice over you with gladness, he will renew you in his love; he will exult over you with loud singing as on a day of festival. I will remove disaster from you, so that you will not bear reproach for it. I will deal with all your oppressors at that time. And I will save the lame and gather the outcast, and I will change their shame into praise and renown in all the earth.
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At that time I will bring you home, at the time when I gather you; for I will make you renowned and praised among all the peoples of the earth, when I restore your fortunes before your eyes, says the LORD. The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God. WLP 881
First Song of Isaiah
Second Lesson
Philippians 4:4-7
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication
with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God. Hymn 67 Gospel
Comfort, comfort ye my people Luke 3:7-18
The Holy Gospel of our Lord, Jesus Christ, acording to Luke.
Glory to you, Lord Christ
John said to the crowds that came out to be baptized by him, “You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bear fruits worthy of repentance. Do not begin to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our ancestor’; for I tell you, God is able from these stones to raise up children to Abraham. Even now the ax is lying at the root of the trees; every tree therefore that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.”
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And the crowds asked him, “What then should we do?” In reply he said to them, “Whoever has two coats must share with anyone who has none; and whoever has food must do likewise.” Even tax collectors came to be baptized, and they asked him, “Teacher, what should we do?” He said to them, “Collect no more than the amount prescribed for you.” Soldiers also asked him, “And we, what should we do?” He
said to them, “Do not extort money from anyone by threats or false accusation, and be satisfied with your wages.” As the people were filled with expectation, and all were questioning in their hearts concerning John, whether he might be the Messiah, John answered all of them by saying, “I baptize you with water; but one who is more powerful than
I is coming; I am not worthy to untie the thong of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. His winnowing fork is in his hand, to clear his threshing floor and to gather the wheat into his granary; but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire.” So, with many other exhortations, he proclaimed the good news to the people.
The Gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, Lord Christ.
Sermon
The Very Reverend Joan Pritcher
Nicene Creed • BCP 358
all stand
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 your people in the Episcopal Church, for Presiding Bishop Michael, for Bishop Terry, for the Parish Health Ministries, Louisville, and for this house of prayer, our clergy, ministers and people. 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 Obama, Governor Pence, Governor Bevin, 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.
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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. 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 the mental challenges; especially we pray for those on our Cathedral prayer list: Ginny Dozier, Michael Foster, Bill Friedlander, Paula Hale, Carol Kendall, Sue Radeker and Ginger Shackleton and those we name before you . . . . . . . . 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.
Confession and Absolution • BCP 360 The Peace • all greet one another in the name of the Lord The peace of the Lord be always with you.
And also with you.
Announcements
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Holy Communion Offertory Anthem
And the Glory of the Lord
from Messiah
G. F. Handel
And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together: for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it. Isaiah 40: 5
• all stand
Presentation Hymn 53
Once he came in blessing
The Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer B • BCP 367 celebrant
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Memorial Acclamation • BCP 368 • during the blessing of bread and wine the celebrant says: Therefore, according to his command, O Father, We remember his death, We proclaim his resurrection, We await his coming in glory;
The Great Amen • at the conclusion of the Great Thanksgiving all sing:
The Lord’s Prayer • BCP 364
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The Breaking of the Bread Fraction Anthem Be known to us
Frank Boles
antiphon; cantor, then all
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• families of choir members may receive the sacrament together at the beginning of the
distribution of communion. You may simply join your family member in the line, receive, then return to your seat. Children of choristers may return to their seat or join their family for the remainder of the service in the chancel. • any baptized person from any Christian tradition who wishes to encounter the Real Presence of the Risen Christ in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood is welcome to receive Holy Communion. If you wish to learn more about the Sacrament of Holy Baptism, please speak with a priest or deacon following the liturgy. • gluten free wafers are available; as you prepare to receive bread indicate your preference to the priest • if you would like to receive a blessing instead of Communion, please indicate this by crossing your arms over your chest
Chant
Wait for the Lord
Taizé
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Communion Hymn
LEVAS II • 14
• found on page 11 of the bulletin
Soon and very soon
• all stand
Prayer after Communion Almighty and everliving God, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the Body of your Son, and heirs of your eternal kingdom. And now, Father, send us out to do the work you have given us to do, to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen. Blessing
Concluding Hymn 72
Hark! the glad sound!
Dismissal
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God. Postlude
Savior of the nations come
serving today . . .
Johann Pachelbel
The Cathedral Choir Faith Aeilts, Rob Beard, Mitzi Friedlander , lectors Carolyn Van Zant, Jan Margerum, Keith Stevenson, Mike DaRif, chalice bearers Scott Radeker, Lauren Radeker, Quint Radeker, acolytes Rob Guillen, altar guild
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... as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord Joshua 24:15
Lift Every Voice and Sing II • 14
Soon and Very Soon
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My dear people of Christ Church Cathedral and our guests,
Join us for Lessons and Carols this afternoon—5:00 in the Nave. Plan also to be present for Christmas services at the cathedral: Christmas Eve at 7:00 or 11:00 pm (both will be choral eucharists) and Christmas Day, noon in the chapel (with carols). Read more about all of these on page 2. Next Sunday we will have a chance to learn more about CLOUT (Citizens of Louisville Organized and United Together), an interdenominational justice ministry based on the familiar words of Micah 6.8 and Matthew 23.23-24: ‘do justice, love mercy and walk humbly with our God’. Read more about it on page 3—and plan to be with us Sunday, December 20, at 1:00 in Bishops’ Hall, to learn more about how we can be involved. Many thanks for your steady and generous pledges to give to ministry at the Cathedral. At time of printing, we had received 73 pledges—some new, some increased. Read more of this good news in Stewardship Notes on page 7. George and JoAnne Reazin will be leading you in the lighting the third candle of the Advent Wreath today. The candles are meant to lighten the darkness, one light at a time. As you prepare for worship, consider these words of Joyce Hollyday: Do the work inside yourself that can’t be done outdoors. Prepare a fallow heart to welcome mystery, water a dormant soul with springs of joy. Cultivate awe. Plant a seed of hope. I am glad that you are here today. Faithfully,
The Very Reverend Joan Pritcher Your Dean in the Interim On this Third Sunday of Advent
we pray Of note this week —
Midday Mass updates
Midday Mass
Pick a day to come pray with us. Commemorations for the week of December 13: Monday – John of the Cross, Poet, Teacher of the Faith, 1591
Tuesday – Ralph Adams Cram, Richard Upjohn, and John LaFarge, Architects, 1942, 1878, Artist, 1910 Wednesday – Frances Joseph Gaudet, Educator and Prison Reformer, 1934; guest Celebrant, the Rev. Pr. Austin Newberry Thursday –William Lloyd Garrison and Maria Stewart, Prophetic Witnesses, 1879; guest Celebrant, a member of the Bishop’s Staff. Friday – Eglantine Jebb, Social Reformer, Founder of ‘Save the Children, 1928.
Be sure to thank your Chapel Leaders who serve the midday service: Dorothy Converse, Monday; Foster Beeuwkes, Tuesday; Aaron Angel, Wednesday; Page Curry and Terry Laun, Thursday; Mildred Payne, Friday. Join us on your birthday, your anniversary, and any other day of special observance.
Evening Prayer
Monday - Friday, 6 p.m. in the Chapel.
Be sure to thank your Evening Prayer Officiants: Paul Real, Rite II Evening Prayer, Monday; Mildred Payne, Rite II Evening Prayer, Tuesday; Aaron Angel, Rite II Evensong, Wednesday; Keith Stevenson, Rite I Evening Prayer, Thursday; the Dean, Rite II Evening Prayer, Friday.
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Advent Lessons and Carols – TODAY
The Cathedral’s annual Advent Lessons and Carols will be today, 5 p.m. Led by the Cathedral Choir, Cathedral String Quartet, and organ, this beautiful and historic service tells the story of the fall of humanity and the promise of the Messiah as told in short Bible readings, interspersed with the singing of carols, hymns, and anthems in the darkened Cathedral amidst candlelight. Selections from Handel’s Messiah will be included as well as music by Palestrina, Peter Warlock, William McKie, and Arthur Jennings, and will feature “Shepherd’s Carol,” by Bob Chilcott. Reception to follow in Bishops’ Hall.
2015 Advent and Christmas services schedule
Advent III Sunday, December 13, 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. with lighting of the Advent wreath Lessons and Carols, 5 p.m. Advent IV Sunday, December 20, 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. with lighting of the Advent wreath Christmas Eve Thursday December 24, 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. Both services will include choir, brass and organ (prelude begins 30 minutes prior to each service). The 7 p.m. service will include readings and music by children and youth. Christmas Day Friday, December 25, noon, in the chapel. Eucharist with Christmas carols.
we study Of note this week — Weekday Bible study
Dean’s Forum follows 10:30 a.m. worship
For today and December 20, Dean’s Forum will explore works from Handel’s Messiah.
Sowing a Nonviolent City book study
Join us for a book study based on the Reverend Jim Atwood’s book, America and Its Guns: A Theological Expose. Fridays in the Bishops’ Hall, 4:00 – 5:00 pm. Manasses Fonteles, our seminarian, leads the study.
Weekday Bible Study
Every Tuesday, 5:15 p.m. in Bishops’ Hall. We pray, reflect upon the preceding Sunday’s sermon, and then study the Gospel passage for the following Sunday. Text for this week’s study: : Luke 1.39-45.
Sunday Bible Study
Every Sunday, 9:15 a.m. in the library Tom Peters leads a group in reading and studying through the Bible. The group has worked its way to the Gospel of Luke. You are invited to join the group at any time.
Children’s Sunday School
This exciting children’s ministry include a clergy, chapter, parent and parishioner-led Montessoribased curriculum. Special thanks to Dorothy Converse, Hollis Real, Chase Durnil, Katie Grace Gilliam, Hunter Gilliam, Lauren Radeker, Amelia Vickerstaff, Janelle Vickerstaff, and Dr. Mike Foster. Contact Dean Pritcher if you would like to help with class preparation.
we work Of note this week —
St. George’s Angel Tree
CLOUT (Citizens of Louisville Organized and United Together)
CLOUT looks like a good fit for youth and adults of the Cathedral. It is an organization of 18 religious congregations and groups of over 12,000 members working together to solve critical community problems by holding systems accountable. Members come from
all parts of Louisville Metro and represent a diverse mix of races & ethnicities, as well as different religious traditions. CLOUT’s vision is based on scripture—particularly Micah 6:8 and Matthew 23:23-24, which state that God requires us to do three basic things: “do justice, love kindness (mercy), and walk humbly with God (faithfulness).” Come learn more about CLOUT next Sunday, December 20, at 1:00 in Bishops’ Hall.
St. George’s Angel Tree
As you make plans for Christmas in your Help give St. George’s youth of a bit of Christmas joy! St. Andrew’s, the Church of the Advent and the Cathedral are splitting the list of 35 young people who could use a pair of shoes, or pants and a shirt, pjs, a sweater, warm hats, gloves and scarves, etc. A small tree on the bulletin board by the office has Christmas ‘angel’ choices, with the name, age, and sizes for each. Donors should take an angel and record their names on the list next to the tree. Donations need to be brought back by Dec. 18, and wrapped if possible—or in a gift bag with the recipient’s name or the angel attached. Thanks for making Christmas brighter for these young people! Page Curry
Next Community Breakfast January 3
The next Community Breakfast will be Sunday, January 3, 8:45 – 9:30 a.m., in Bishops’ Hall. Serving our friends, neighbors, and fellow parishioners is one of the most rewarding ministries at Christ Church Cathedral, and you should be involved. In addition to serving breakfast, personal care and food items are always accepted for the food pantry and Central Louisville Community Ministry. Contact Randy Peters for more information.
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Laundry Love
Our Laundry Love launch was a success— thanks to Dorothy Converse, Jane Halliday and Mildred Payne who volunteered (along with Canon Lewis, Deacon Dru Kemp and other members of the Laundry Love team). Plan to be part of a future opportunity. Laundry Love happens every 3rd Thursday, 6-8 p.m. at Aunt Bee’s Laundromat, 2nd and Ormsby. Laundry Love is a national outreach program that provides assistance to individuals and families that do not have washers/driers or cannot afford to add expensive laundry costs to their budget. This project has been underwritten, so your participation will not require money—just your presence. Let Dean Pritcher or Mike DaRiff know if you’re interested in being part of this Diocesan Urban Ministry initiative.
Downtown Episcopal Outreach (DEO)
DEO addresses gap needs that arise in service agencies throughout central Louisville. Using the Dean’s Discretionary Fund, and working with outreach partners including Central Louisville Community Ministries, Our Merciful Savior Episcopal Church and St. George’s Episcopal Church, we help with expenses such as ID application fees, prescription drugs, 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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Syrian Family Update
As we pray for refugees worldwide in these unsettling times, we pray also the Syrian family that our own Christ Church Cathedral Refugee Team helped to resettle in Louisville in late October. Page Curry and her team worked with Kentucky Refugee Ministry to welcome a Syrian family of 2 parents, 3 sons (aged 21, 19 and 7) and a daughter (aged 14). The initial work of finding an apartment, then cleaning and furnishing it with furniture and food has been completed. The on-going goal is to help them to become more independent and self-sustaining. Pray for their progress and give thanks for their safety.
we listen Of note this week — Coffee Hour hosts
Coffee Hour hosts
Today’s Coffee Hour hosts are Terry Laun and Bryan Platt. Be sure to thank them for their hospitality.
Christmas Cookie Exchange coming December 20
Everyone has a favorite cookie. You know... the family tradition...the cookie you like the best! Make plans now to be a part of a Christmas Cookie Exchange at the Cathedral. This cookie bake-off is limited to just 11 enterprising bakers. Bring six dozen cookies, all the same kind (your favorite, of course). You will leave with 11 bags for a total of 5 1/2 dozen cookies. Your 12th bag will be assembled on a platter and shared at Coffee Hour. So, decide on a cookie to bake. Hollis Real will keep track so that there are no duplicates. Pick up a Cookie Exchange guideline sheet on the office bulletin board. For more info e-mail or call Hollis, hrealky@yahoo.com, 599-3177; or Jan Harris, ljharris2@bellsouth.net, (404) 606-0306.
Sacred Conversation Report
Here is the product of our 3-part Sacred Conversation: a Mission and Vision for Christ Church Cathedral—plus Strategy Filters to help keep them on track: MISSION describes what God is calling a congregation to do at a moment in time. Our Christ Church Cathedral Mission is: • to seek Christ in all persons and be a welcoming community • to serve in the name of Christ. • to worship • to provide opportunities for Christian Formation and discipleship
VISION is a hopeful picture of future that describes what the congregation and world will look like when your mission has been accomplished. Our Vision is:
Christ Church Cathedral is a city-center faith community engaged in worship, in nurturing one another, in sharing resources and selves— with one another and with neighbors. It aims to be more visible in Louisville to grow stronger, and to be more central to the work of the diocese.
STRATEGY FILTERS are questions we can ask in reference to a new ministry initiative—that can help us to keep our mission on track. For example:
• Does this ministry further our mission and vision (keeping in mind that mission and vision evolves)? • Is there a need for this ministry? • Is it unique or does it duplicate others’ work (in our congregation or outside it)? • If there is another ministry already in place, can we partner with that ministry? • Is it financially sustainable through current budget, potential gifts or fees? Are there grants available? • Is it consistent with our identity? Does it expand it?
• Do we have the internal capacity to begin and sustain this initiative (including is there a recipient of the ministry?)? • If the project fails, what then? • Will it develop discipleship for our congregation? • Have we prayed about it? • Might it meet needs of individuals or families in the congregation? • Is there time built in for evaluation of the ministry?
Our Seminarian, Manasses Fonteles
Manasses was born in Fortaleza, Brazil but has lived in the U.S. for over 25 years. He is the father of 3 children: Tamara, 14, Gabriel, 13 and Benjamin, 10. He is a 3rd year M.Div. student at Louisville Presbyterian Seminary. Manasses joined the Episcopal Church while attending seminary in France in 2014. He is grateful to serve and to be part of the ministries of Worship, Adult Christian Formation and Outreach - and getting to know all of us in the Christ Church community.
The Deadline for submissions to Cathedral Matters is every Thursday at close of business — ten days before you would like it to appear in print.
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Women’s Lunch Bunch
Cathedral women meet for fellowship and lunch on the third Thursday of each month. Time and restaurant varies. For more information, or to make a reservation, e-mail lunchbunchlady@yahoo.com, or call Mildred Franks, 893-3815.
Of note this week — Office Volunteers
Men’s Lunch Group
Office Volunteers
Cathedral men meet for lunch and conversation on the first Wednesday of each month. Lunch locations vary. For information call Mike Wright, 396-6242. All Cathedral men are welcome.
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.
Gay Men’s Supper Club
Office Hours
Pastoral Care
Chapter 2016
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. When there are pastoral concerns about members of our congregation, and with the concurrence of the person or people concerned, Randy Peters sends an e-mail to a list of people who have indicated that want to know about these concerns. If you want to be included in that distribution list, please let Randy know, either in person or by e-mail, rpeters421@yahoo.com.
Membership in the Episcopal Church
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If you are currently not an Episcopalian, but would like to be, talk to Dean Pritcher. She will arrange for an Inquirer’s Class and baptism and/or confirmation, and answer any other questions about membership at the Cathedral. Episcopal Church Membership is automatic in the parish at which you were baptized or confirmed, and you can easily move your membership when you relocate. If you would like to move your membership to the Cathedral, call the parish office, or leave your request with Dean Pritcher. The Cathedral will contact your former parish and make the necessary changes. You make the request, and the Cathedral will handle the paperwork.
Office hours are Tuesday thru Friday, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Frazier Marsh is serving as interim officer manager.
During November we received nominations for four open positions on Chapter (the fifth open position is for a diocesan representative and will be resolved at Diocesan Convention next week). The Nomination Committee: Tom Peters, Susan Torok, Diane Watts-Roy, John Werst, and Jim Wilkinson - will finalize the slate of six during December. In January, nominee names and vita will be published.
Kroger Community Rewards program
The new Kroger Community Rewards program pays benefits back to the Cathedral every time you use your regular Kroger Plus Card, the savings card most of us use when shopping at Kroger. It’s easy to get started. Register your card by phone (1-888-904-0800) or on-line. Here’s how to register on-line: • Visit www.kroger.com/communityrewards and hit “Create an Account.”.” • Register your Kroger Plus Card number. • Once you are registered, you’ll see a tab that says “Kroger Community Rewards.” Hit the “Enroll” tab. • You will be asked for the company name or number. For best results, enter the Cathedral company number, 11088. • Confirm “Christ Church Cathedral” as your charity and you are signed up. The Cathedral reaps the financial benefits every time you use your Kroger Plus Card.
Electronic Communications
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Cathedral Matters Online Edition
Send the parish office your e-mail address and you’ll receive the Cathedral Matters Online Edition every Sunday morning, along with other important news from the Cathedral.
Stewardship Notes “Whatever is good and perfect comes down to us from God our Creator, who created all the lights in the heavens. God never changes or casts a shifting shadow” James 1:17 Throughout the Bible, we are reminded that God is a giver of all good things. God gives us life and “this fragile earth, our island home”. Our entire life is a reflection of God’s abundance. Your on-going support of the cathedral inspires me and I’m deeply grateful. Thank you for your generosity. It enables our ministries and furthers our mission. Each week, we are nurtured in word and sacrament. Empowered by the Spirit, we can then go into the world to care for those who are ill or hurting, and welcome all those searching for a connection to God and community. My prayer during this season of stewardship is that God as Giver will awaken a new sense of abundance in all of us and an increased commitment to living generously. Prayerfully consider and register your intention to give to God through ministry at Christ Church Cathedral in 2016—you can find a Pledge Card in the pocket of the chair in front of you, at the entrances, or at the office credenza.
Thus far, we have received 73 pledges for the amount of $250,365.04. 7 of these are new pledges; 34 reflect an increase; 6, a decrease; 26, no change. Thank you!
Sign in to Facebook.com and search for ChristChurchLouky. Click ‘like’ and you will get Generous God, in our love, teach us to be your regular posts from Facebook to your news feed. hearts and hands in this world. Help us to feel your presence, to know your love, Twitter and to be your stewards in this world. We offer Sign in to Twitter.com. In the search line, write all of this up in the name of the Holy Trinity, @ChristChurchLou. Click ‘follow’ and you’ll one God. Amen. get tweets to your own Twitter timeline. 7
CALENDAR Sunday December 13 • 8:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I in the Chapel • 9:15 a.m. Adult Bible Study • 9:45 a.m. Children’s Sunday School • 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II in the Cathedral • 5 p.m. Advent Lessons and Carols Monday December 14 • Cathedral Office Closed • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel • 6 p.m. Evening Prayer in the Chapel Tuesday December 15 • Office Hours 10 a.m.—1 p.m. • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel • 5:15 p.m. Bible Study • 6 p.m. Evening Prayer in the Chapel Wednesday December 16 • Office Hours 10 a.m.—1 p.m. • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel • 12:10 p.m. Meditation in Bishop’s Hall (Sponsored by IFPP) • 6 p.m. Evensong in the Chapel • 6:30 p.m. Choir Rehersal Thursday December 17 • Office Hours 10 a.m.—1 p.m. • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel • 6 p.m. Evening Prayer in the Chapel Friday December 18 • Office Hours 10 a.m.—1 p.m. • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel • 6 p.m. Evening Prayer in the Chapel Saturday December 19 • Cathedral closed Sunday December 20 • 8:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I in the Chapel • 9:15 a.m. Adult Bible Study • 9:45 a.m. Children’s Sunday School • 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II in the Cathedral
Why do we pray, study, work, listen and build?
Benedict, the father of Benedictine spirituality, suggested that our life is best balanced between prayer, study, and work. We have taken that challenge as the basis of our common life together at Christ Church Cathedral: We pray (worship and the arts). We study (spiritual formation). We work (service to others). In addition, we know that we are sustained by our life together, and that works best when we listen to one another. We also aim to build and maintain a structure that will support all of our ministry efforts. And so: We listen (cathedral life and fellowship), We build (administration). In Cathedral Matters, you will find information about ministry opportunities at the Cathedral which fit into all five of these areas. Under each of the five main categories you will see what is new to the listing for this week. You will notice that some paragraphs repeat weekly, so that our guests won’t miss any news. You are urged to take your Cathedral Matters home with you so that you will have it for ready reference. Now, read about our ministry, think about how you would like to be involved...and jump right in!
Christ Church Cathedral 421 S 2St, Louisville KY 40202 502 • 587 • 1354 Frazier Marsh • administrative assistant
frazier@christchurchlouky.org
The Very Rev. Joan Pritcher • dean
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Dr. Robert Bozeman • canon musician
robert@christchurchlouly.org
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Prayer is at the heart of Christian community. We use this space to bring before God and the community the needs of those we love. Please submit prayer requests for yourself and others to the church ofďŹ ce: info@christchurchlouky.org. We will include those names here so that the community may join you in prayer. . . . in the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, for the Episcopal Church . . . in the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, for Parish Health Ministries, Louisville
We Pray . . .
. . . for Cathedral members in need of healing Ginny Dozier, Michael Foster, Bill Friedlander, Paula Hale, Carol Kendall, Sue Radeker, Ginger Shackleton . . . for family and friends of Cathedral members requested by Hal Gober Ken Thompson, Frank Turner Ed Harrel Janet Shedd & family, Stephen Vanover & family Brian Coahran, Joe Collings, John Vessels Kelly Brown, Brenda Lewis, Walter Longacre, Bud Mease, Mike Streuwing Dana Lutz Margaret Swords Carol, Christina, John Nancy Tucker, Bertha Winemiller Carey Duval, Maggie Foster, Rachel Mara, Tara Moriarty Carl Horton, Don Grube, Judy Horton, Phillip Koloff Sue Law, Missy Mattingly, Jim Porter, Sharon Turner Louis Besten, Tim Catron, Forrest Cook, Mike Kimery Gene Lichtefeld, Gibbs ReeseAlex Rohleder, Derek Sprigler Ryan Stellingwerf, Judy Vance, Anne Veno Justin Gallahar Vern Guillen Gretchen Clark, Cleve Iler, Jenna Maddox, Bill Turner, Kristina, Lena Donna Anderson, Krista Fine, Michael Leuer & family, Karen Woods Eric Zoerb Art Embry Mano Barati, Christy & Richard West David Ellis Marsha Cline Billy Steiner Stuart Cornelius, Natalie Fleathers, Patricia Marcum Mrs. Cantrell, Bridget Puzon Bevin, Carey, Chace, Chancey, Piper, Grace Flint Greg, Ben Parker, Trish Roberts Tammie Pugh Joe Dale Ward Cynthia Carlson Chaurice Weathers, Steve Whelan Jared Stiver
Robert Bozeman Jerry Brown Carol Brown Melinda Collett Jim Collings Dorothy Converse Page Curry Mike DaRif Judy Donahue Tara Durnil Mike Foster Bobbie Fritton Vance Fritton Leanne Garbarow Rob Guillen Paula Hale Chris Hart Sissy Lanier Terry Laun Jan Margerum Jerry Marsh Chris and Amy Meece Helen Murray Mildred Payne Randy Peters Dean Pritcher Scott Radeker Hollis Real Paul Real Sidnie Smith Jim Snyder Kay Shields Wilkinson
. . . for those serving in the armed forces or recovering from the wounds of war
Cera Benbow, Nicholas James, Chris Jones, Mark Jones, Michael Lathon, David McGrath, Keith Morrisson, Chris Nobles, Sidnie Smith, John Taylor
. . . for those celebrating birthdays Jim 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. Dr. Eva Markham, Deacon The Rev. Gary England, Deacon Canon Dr. Robert L. Bozeman, Cathedral Musician Liaison for Children, Youth, and Families Frazier Marsh, Interim OfďŹ ce Manager Thomas Thill, Sacristan 421 South Second Street, Louisville, KY 40202 502-587-1354 www.christchurchlouky.org info@christchurchlouky.org