Third Sunday of Advent December 15. 2019 • 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
Meine Seele erhebt den Herrn (Magnificat)
Delphin Strungk
• 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 59
Hark! a thrilling voice is sounding
BCP • Book of Common Prayer S • Service music found at the front of the hymnal 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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Song of Zechariah
The Word of God Collect for the Third Sunday of Advent celebrant people Collect for the Second Sunday in Lent celebrant
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Let us pray.
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.
• all be seated
Second Lesson
Isaiah 11:1-10
The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad, the desert shall rejoice and blossom; like the crocus it shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice with joy and singing. The glory of Lebanon shall be given to it, the majesty of Carmel and Sharon. They shall see the glory of the Lord, the majesty of our God. Strengthen the weak hands, and make firm the feeble knees.
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Say to those who are of a fearful heart, “Be strong, do not fear! Here is your God. He will come with vengeance, with terrible recompense. He will come and save you.” Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf unstopped; then the lame shall leap like a deer, and the tongue of the speechless sing for joy. For waters shall break forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert; the burning sand shall become a pool, and the thirsty ground springs of water; the haunt of jackals shall become a swamp, the grass shall become reeds and rushes. A highway shall be there, and it shall be called the Holy Way; the unclean shall not travel on it, but it shall be for God’s people; no traveler, not even fools, shall go astray. No lion shall be there, nor shall any ravenous beast come up on it; they shall not be found there, but the redeemed shall walk there. And the ransomed of the Lord shall return, and come to Zion with singing; everlasting joy shall be upon their heads; they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away. The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
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Canticle 15
• sung by all
My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, my spirit rejoices in God my /Savior; * for he has looked with favor on his /lowly servant.
From this day all generations will call me /blessed: * the Almighty has done great things for me, and ho/ly is his Name. He has mercy on those who /fear him * in every/ generation.
He has shown the strength of his /arm, * he has scattered the proud /in their conceit.
He has cast down the mighty from their /thrones, * and has lifted /up the lowly. He has filled the hungry with /good things, * and the rich he has sent /away empty.
He has come to the help of his servant /Israel, * for he has remembered his pro/mise of mercy, The promise he made to our /fathers, * to Abraham and his chil/dren for ever.
Second Lesson
James 5:7-10
Be patient, therefore, beloved, until the coming of the Lord. The farmer waits for the precious crop from the earth, being patient with it until it receives the early and the late rains. You also must be patient. Strengthen your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is
near. Beloved, do not grumble against one another, so that you may not be judged. See, the Judge is standing at the doors! As an example of suffering and patience, beloved, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
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Hymn 67
Gospel
Comfort, comfort ye my people Matthew 11:2-11
The Holy Gospel of our Lord, Jesus Christ, acording to Matthew
Glory to you, Lord Christ
When John heard in prison what the Messiah was doing, he sent word by his disciples and said to him, “Are you the one who is to come, or are we to wait for another?” Jesus answered them, “Go and tell John what you hear and see: the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor have good news brought to them. And blessed is anyone who takes no offense at me.” As they went away, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to look at? A reed shaken The Gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, Lord Christ. Sermon
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The Very Reverend Joan Pritcher
by the wind? What then did you go out to see? Someone dressed in soft robes? Look, those who wear soft robes are in royal palaces. What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. This is the one about whom it is written, ‘See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way before you.’ “Truly I tell you, among those born of women no one has arisen greater than John the Baptist; yet the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.”
• 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 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.
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 Episcopal Church in Jerusalem & The Middle East, for the people and clergy of Messiah-Trinity Church, Louisville, and for this house of prayer, our clergy, ministers and people. We pray for the men and women who will choose our next Dean. 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 Beshear 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.
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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 birthdays of Len Sjogren, Paul Real, Angie Halliday. 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 who are hungry and for those contending with mental challenges. We pray for those on our Cathedral prayer list: Charles Cooksey, Maurice Gordon, Carol Kendall, Norma Laufer, Kitten Lawless, Deacon Eva Markham, Jerry Marsh, Helen Murray, Donna Pottinger, Jo Ann Reazin, James Searcy, Ginger Shackleton, Tim Tice, Isabel Watkins, Carol Brown and those we name before you . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . We pray for those who have died, 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.
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.
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Dean’s Welcome
Holy Communion Offertory Anthem
This Is the Record of John
Orlando Gibbons
This is the record of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, Who art thou? And he confessed and denied not, and said plainly, I am not the Christ. And they asked him, What art thou then? Art thou Elias? And he said, I am not. Art thou the prophet? And he answered, No.
Then said they unto him, What art thou? that we may give an answer unto them that sent us. What sayest thou of thyself? And he said, I am the voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Make straight the way of the Lord. • all stand
Presentation Hymn 640
Watchman, tell us of the night
The Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer B • BCP 367 celebrant
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It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and every where to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. Because you sent your beloved Son to redeem us from sin and death, and to make us heirs in him of everlasting life; that when he shall come again in power and great triumph to judge the world, we may without shame or fear rejoice to behold his appearing.
Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name: Sanctus
S 125
We give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love which you have made known to us in creation; in the calling of Israel to be your people; in your Word spoken through the prophets; and above all in the Word made flesh, Jesus, your Son. For in these last days you sent him to be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world. In him, you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to stand before you. In him, you have brought us out of error into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life. On the night before he died for us, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.�
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After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, 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.” Therefore, according to his command, O Father, We remember his death, We proclaim his resurrection, We await his coming in glory;
And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Lord of all; presenting to you, from your creation, this bread and this wine.
We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Sacrament of the Body of Christ and his Blood of the new Covenant. Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice, that we may be acceptable through him, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. In the fullness of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us to that heavenly country where, with [_________. and] all your saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage of your sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation. By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever.
The Great Amen
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.
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The Breaking of the Bread Fraction Anthem
S 154
Invitation to Communion • 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. • if you would like to receive a blessing instead of Communion, please indicate this by crossing your arms over your chest • gluten free wafers are available; as you prepare to receive bread indicate your preference to the priest • 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.
Communion Hymn 615
“Thy kingdom come!” on bended knee
• 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 76
On Jordan’s bank the Baptist’s cry
Dismissal
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God. Postlude
Meine Seele erhebt den Herren (Magnificat peregrini toni)
serving today . . .
Johann Pachelbel
Jack Ashworth, organist Daniel Gilliam, choirmaster Matt Wetmore, associate choirmaster The Cathedral Choir The Rev. Deacon Dru Kemp, deacon Aaron Angel, verger Mitzi Friedlander, Rob Beard lectors Jerry Brown, intercessor Page Curry, Dorothy Converse, Ruth Wukasch, Rob Beard, chalice bearers Chase Winemiller, Katie Grace Gilliam, Hunter Gilliam, acolytes Bill Shelton, altar guild
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My dear people of Christ Church Cathedral, and our guests, I’m glad that you have found a warm spot here with us at the end of this cold week! And I hope you hear and see what you long for this morning.
In just a few days, we will hit the Winter Solstice and you’ve probably noticed: the sun is rising later and setting earlier already. Things are getting darker. But today is Gaudete Sunday and there are three candles burning on the Advent Wreath (many thanks to Tara Durnil, Chase Winemiller and Gabriel Durnil for lighting our candles). Each reminding us that the light has come, and is with us. We need not fear. This is how W. H. Auden put it: He is the Way. Follow him through the Land of Unlikeness. You will see rare beasts and have unique adventures. He is the Truth. Seek him in the Kingdom of Anxiety: You will come to a great city that has expected your return for years. Some of you have asked who will be taking care of Sundays and other services (including Midday Mass) of the Cathedral after I leave and before a new Dean has arrived. Your Priest Associates, Fr. William Bippus and Fr. Edgar Wallace are already busy working on all of that. The Cathedral won’t miss a beat. Many thanks to them for their faithfulness to us. Make sure you are here for all of Christmastide: • Christmas Eve, December 24 at 7:00 and 11:00 in the Nave—and make sure to arrive at 6:30 or 10:30 for pre-service Christmas music. • Christmas Day, December 25 at Noon in the Nave. • The Holy Name of our Lord Jesus Christ, January 1, at Noon in the Chapel • The Epiphany, January 6, at Noon in the Chapel and 6:30 pm in the Nave I am glad you are here today. Faithfully,
The Very Reverend Joan Pritcher Your Dean in the Interim, On this Third Sunday of Advent: Gaudete Sunday
we pray New or Updated This Week — Midday Mass Updated
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Midday Mass
Pick a day to come pray with us.
Midday Mass will be on break from December 23 thru January 3, but it meets this week at noon in the chapel: • Monday Holy Eucharist Rite II and commemoration
of Ralph Adams Cram, 1942, and Richard Upjohn, 1878, Architects, and John LaFarge, Artist, 1910 • Tuesday Holy Eucharist Rite II and commemoration of William Lloyd Garrison, 1879, and Maria Stewart, 1879, Prophetic Witnesses • Wednesday Holy Eucharist Rite II • Thursday Holy Eucharist Rite II and commemoration of Lillian Trasher, Missionary in Egypt, 1961 • Friday Holy Eucharist Rite II 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; Terry Laun, Tuesday; Randy Wells and Seth Allen, Wednesday; Page Curry, Thursday; Jerry Marsh, Friday.
Daily Prayer Online
The discipline of prayer, known as the Daily Office, is one of the gifts of the Church to us. Daily Prayer Online is a prayer posted each morning on our Cathedral Facebook page. It can be accessed at any point throughout the day, and even in days following. Readers are 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. To check out Daily Prayer Online and share it with your friends, make sure that you ‘like’ and ‘follow’ the Cathedral page: Christ Church Cathedral @ChristChurchLouKY.org. 2
Christmastide Services
December 24, 7 pm and 11 pm Feast of the Incarnation. Music begins at 6:30 pm and 10:30 pm December 25, Noon in the Chapel Christmas Day Liturgy January 1, Noon in the Chapel: The Holy Name of our Lord Jesus Christ January 6, Feast of the Epiphany, Noon in the Chapel and 6:30 in the Nave
we study Children’s Sunday School — 9:45 in Deans’ Hall Childcare beginning at 9:30 in Deans’ Hall.
Racial Reconciliation Discussion Group
The focus of this ministry is to select readings and events that will help us as a congregation to understand our role in moving forward with reconciliation and repentance. For more information, speak to Linda Kiesel, John Kiesel, or Terry Laun.
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 Letters of St. Paul. You are invited to join the group at any time.
we work New or Updated This Week — Laundry Love
Laundry Love, a Diocesan Urban Ministry Initiative: January 9 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. Contact Dorothy Converse if you are interested in helping on 2nd Thursday.
Justice Ministry through CLOUT
On Tuesday, October 29, 18 of our CCC Justice Ministry Network Members gathered with 314 Network Members from other member congregations throughout the city for CLOUT’s Community Problems Assembly. They heard testimonials from all the congregations regarding issues their congregants confront, and we got progress reports from officials who made commitments at last Spring’s Nehemiah Action Assembly. Some highlights:
• LMPD Chief Conrad reported that new operating procedures have been put in place to prioritize Deescalation Techniques, especially when encountering individuals with mental illness or an addiction that could affect their response to authority. All internal investigations of officers will be evaluated on their use of de-escalation. • Dr. Marty Pollio of JCPS confirmed his commitment to have Restorative Practices implemented in all public schools within the next 6 years. He reported “incredible results” in preventing misbehavior through this process which builds trust among students and authority. • The UofL Institute for Optimal Aging reported on its work with CLOUT in establishing a support
network so that our elderly citizens can comfortably and safely stay in their homes.
• Metro Council President David James and Council Member Barbara Sexton-Smith reported on the ongoing push for Affordable Housing, as CLOUT works with them to identify a dedicated funding source for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Want more details on an issue, and learn how you can become involved? Check with one of the Cathedral’s Justice Ministry Team: Page Curry, Terry Laun, and Mildred Franks.
CLCM Reverse Advent Calendar
During Advent (Dec. 1-24) consider participating in this reverse Advent Calendar idea. Each day during Advent add a non-perishable food item to home food box or bag. Bring it to the Cathedral on Christmas Eve or to the 1st Sunday in the new year and we will take it to the Calvary Food Pantry. For example: Dec. 1 — Box of cereal Dec. 2 — Jar of Peanut Butter Dec. 3 — Can of corn, etc.
Next Community Breakfast is January 5
The next Community Breakfast is January 5, 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.
Coffee In the Hall We need donations of gloves, socks and large and extra large T shirts!
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. 3
Uniting Partners for Women and Children Uniting Partners for Women and Children (UP) provides a safe place to rest, build community, and find resources needed for women and children to reclaim their lives such as showers, laundry, access to a phone and mailing address and connections to housing, employment, and financial benefits. UP provides resources and referrals through case management and a partnership of providers and assists homeless women and youth with obtaining ID’s and birth certificates. UP is growing its volunteer base and is in need of volunteers to help in 2-hour shifts from 9 am to 11 am and 11 am to 1 pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. You can learn more about UP and how you can help at uplouisville. org and on social media.
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 co-sponsors a new family for three months. Kentucky Refugee Ministries, 969-B Cherokee Rd., Louisville, KY 40204, (502) 479-9180. 4
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’.
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 shortterm 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.
Urban Ministry Partnership
The Cathedral is part of a group of parishes in-town and in surrounding neighborhoods that works to create relationships with our downtown neighbors. The Partnership sponsors Laundry Love and has offered joint coffee hours and neighborhood picnics for service and fellowship. The intown parishes are Calvary, the Cathedral, Our Merciful Savior and St. George’s. Supporting parishes are Advent, St. Clement and St. Thomas.
we listen New or Updated This Week — Coffee Hour Hosts
Coffee Hour Hosts
Coffee Hour hosts for today are Carol Brown and Betty Williams. Be sure to thank them for their hospitality.
Cathedral Book Group
Our next book is Pachinko by Min Jin Lee. We will meet to discuss it January 19 at 4 pm at Norma Laufer’s home.
Find our Cathedral YouTube Channel
Go to the Cathedral Website WELCOME PAGE—the link is https://christchurchlouky. org. Scroll down to the bottom of the WELCOME PAGE and click on the YouTube icon (look for the red square). That click will take you to the Cathedral YouTube Channel where you’ll find a number of interesting Cathedral videos already ready to view.
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.
Cathedral Stories
Cathedral Stories are videos created by Cathedral parishioners (with the help of the Communications Task Force) to share their experience at the Cathedral with the rest of us. The first video is a conversation with Jerry Brown and Vance Fritton, long-time parishioners and choristers. Be thinking about what you’d like to share in your Cathedral Stories video. Then check with Fr. Edgar Wallace to set up a production meeting..
Women’s Lunch Bunch
There will be no meeting in December. 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.
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.
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.
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we build New or Updated This Week — Office Volunteers Stewardship Report
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.
Office Hours
The Cathedral 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.
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.
Search for the next Dean
Your Dean Search Committee: Mike DaRif, Kirt Jacobs (Chair), Jan Margerum, Susan Marquardt, Stephanie Potter, Paul Real, Jim Walsh, Kay Shields Wilkinson. Many thanks to them for their commitment to this task. We bid your prayers for the Search Committee as it does this important work.
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Stewardship Report
We have received 57 pledges for $231,144.
Website Calendar
Check out the new and improved Calendar feature of our Website. And thank the Communications Task Force—especially Aaron Angel and Fr. Edgar Wallace—and Frazier Marsh, our Parish Administrator, for making that happen. You can find the calendar on the Cathedral Website at this link: https://christchurchlouky.org/Schedule.html.
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.
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!
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.
Time to ENROLL in the Kroger Community Rewards program
• This past quarter fifty-five households participated in the Kroger Community Rewards program, contributing $304 to our operating budget. • 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.
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.
Cathedral Chapter
Bill Bonds, Diocesan Representative Sara Ceresa, Diocesan Representative Michael Foster, Senior Warden Mildred Franks Vance Fritton Jane Halliday Sissy Lanier Kitten Lawless James Moody, Diocesan Representative Helen Murray Bill Shelton Stephanie Potter Tom Peters, Junior Warden Paul Real Matt Wetmore 7
CALENDAR Sunday, December 15: Advent 3 • 8:30 am Holy Eucharist, Rite I in the Chapel • 9:15 am Adult Bible Study in the Library • 9:30 am Childcare in Deans’ Hall • 9:45 am Children’s Sunday School in Deans’ Hall • 10:30 am Holy Eucharist, Rite II • 11:45 am Coffee Hour Coffee Hour and Celebration for the Dean Monday, December 16 • 7:30 am – 1 pm Coffee in the Hall • 9 am - 1 pm Uniting Partners for Women & Children (UP) • Cathedral Office closed • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel Tuesday, December 17 • 7:30 am – 1 pm Coffee in the Hall • Office Hours 10 am –1 pm • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel Wednesday, December 18 • 7:30 am – 1 pm Coffee in the Hall • 9 am - 1 pm UP • Office Hours 10 am –1 pm • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel • 6:30 pm Choir Rehearsal Thursday, December 19 • Dean’s Sabbath • 7:30 am – 1 pm Coffee in the Hall • Office Hours 10 am –1 pm • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel • 6 pm Prison Ministry – Library Friday, December 20 • 7:30 am – 1 pm Coffee in the Hall • 9 am - 1 pm UP • Office Hours 10 am –1 pm • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel Saturday, December 21 • Cathedral Closed Sunday, December 22: Advent 4 • 8:30 am Holy Eucharist, Rite I in the Chapel • 9:15 am Adult Bible Study in the Library • 9:30 am Childcare in Deans’ Hall • 9:45 am Children’s Sunday School in Deans’ Hall • 10:30 am Holy Eucharist, Rite II • 11:45 am Coffee Hour
Why do we pray, study, work, listen and build?
Benedict, the father of Benedictine spirituality, suggested that our life is best balanced between prayer, study, and work. We have taken that challenge as the basis of our common life together at Christ Church Cathedral: We pray (worship and the arts). We study (spiritual formation). We work (service to others). In addition, we know that we are sustained by our life together, and that works best when we listen to one another. We also aim to build and maintain a structure that will support all of our ministry efforts. And so: We listen (cathedral life and fellowship), We build (administration). In Cathedral Matters, you will find information about ministry opportunities at the Cathedral which fit into all five of these areas. Under each of the five main categories you will see what is new to the listing for this week. You will notice that some paragraphs repeat weekly, so that our guests won’t miss any news. You are urged to take your Cathedral Matters home with you so that you will have it for ready reference. Now, read about our ministry, think about how you would like to be involved...and jump right in!
Christ Church Cathedral 421 S. 2nd St., Louisville, KY 40202 502 • 587 • 1354 Frazier Marsh • administrative assistant
frazier@christchurchlouky.org
The Very Rev. Joan Pritcher • dean
dean@christchurchlouky.org
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2019 Year-End Tax Planning, Gift Giving Considerations and Your Legacy of Faith Tax planning has changed in some regards this year. The 2017 tax law made a number of changes, including reducing some income tax rates and increasing standard deductions. The 2019 standard deductions are $12,200 for single taxpayers and $24,400 for married taxpayers filing jointly. If you claim a standard deduction, additional itemized deductions, other than charitable contributions, will not reduce your taxable income unless the aggregate of those deductions exceeds the standard deduction. All taxpayers should evaluate their tax situation with these changes in mind, and consult their tax advisors if appropriate But itemized deductions for charitable contributions remain unlimited under current law. Cash contributions to public charities (such as our Endowment Corporation) remain unlimited. Tax planning is one thing. Adding to your legacy for the Cathedral is another. Some things have not changed: IRA’s. For traditional IRA owners who have turned 70½, a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) is mandatory and is taxed as ordinary income, unless it is made as a qualified charitable distribution to a charity such as the Endowment Corporation. For those who have not yet reached that age and who find that tax-deferred savings in this form are not needed, some or all of an IRA (or other tax-advantaged savings) can be transferred tax free as well. Speak to your account administrator. Appreciated Securities. The markets have gone up greatly in the past couple of years. If you sell stock the gain will be subject to income tax. Gifts of shares of stock or bonds which were acquired long ago and have a low “basis” qualify for charitable deduction at full current value. If such shares are transferred to children or others, the current value over basis (and annual exclusion) may be subject to gift tax. Even closely-held securities may be considered. Life Insurance Policies: Rather than let any form of life insurance policy or annuity lapse, consider gifting the cash surrender value to the Endowment Corporation. Other Tangible Property: If you have a car, one or more pieces of unneeded “brown” furniture, a painting, or even real estate which is no longer needed, consider giving it to the Cathedral or the Endowment Corporation. Cash or prospective inheritances: Current cash or expected inheritances can become valuable deductions as well. Years ago the Endowment Corporation and the Chapter adopted joint Gift Acceptance Policy to facilitate giving for the benefit of the Cathedral. If you and your tax advisor find this time of year a good time to make a gift, please feel free to contact a member of the Endowment Corporation Board or the Dean to discuss how such generosity can be accepted.
We Pray . . .
Prayer is at the heart of Christian community. We use this space to bring before God and the community the needs of those we love. Please submit prayer requests for yourself and others to the church office: info@christchurchlouky.org. We will include those names here so that the community may join you in prayer.
. . . in the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, for the Episcopal Church in Jerusalem & The Middle East . . . in the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, for Messiah-ÂTrinity Church, Louisville
. . . for Cathedral members in need of healing Charles Cooksey, Maurice Gordon, Carol Kendall, Norma Laufer, Kitten Lawless, Deacon Eva Markham, Jerry Marsh, Helen Murray, Donna Pottinger, Jo Ann Reazin, James Searcy, Ginger Shackleton, Tim Tice, Isabel Watkins, Carol Brown . . . for family and friends of Cathedral members
Matt Brown, David Davies, Frank Turner Ed Harrel, Dave Pottinger John Boyle Jr, Matt Boyle, David Collett, Kathleen Dina Betty Harrison Janet Shedd & family Alex & Brittany, Larry and Rona, James, Nathan, Baby Ellis, Marilyn, Packy Aidan, Carole Bailey, Peg Box, Kelly Brown, Josh Davidson, Terry Keatch, Keith Kozel Phyllis Pope, Faye Ragsdale-Hussey, Robinson/French Families Andy Rochester Terry Swords Jeff Kevin Mathes Nancy Tucker, Tammi Winemillerr George, McKenzie Carey Duval, Elizabeth Foster, Michael Foster, Tara Moriarty Ron Adams, Diane Flechler, Carl Horton, Judy Horton Deb Kern, Phillip Koloff, Jim Porter, Sharon Turner Louis Besten, Forrest Cook, David Cracraft, Nancy Davis, Gavin Elder, Mike Kimery David Pearson, Karen Phillips, Morgan Phillips, Gibbs Reese, Alex Rohleder 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, Leisa, Kailey, The Nayler Family Caroline Potter, Foster care children in the Commonwealth of Kentucky Willis & Faye Gill, Terry, Jesse, Megan David Ellis Lindsay Wager Betty Jordan, Susan Livingston, Doug Murray Matt Livingood Bridget Puzon Ivan Potter, Rachelle Williams Hayden and Haylie, Hank Buckwalter, Grace Flint Holt Alexander, Tom Stigger Maxine Pekkala Ann Snyder, Chaurice Weathers Jim, Michael Terry and Clarisse Mark Shimp Corbin Harris Jared Stivers . . . for those celebrating birthdays
Len Sjogren, Paul Real, Angie Halliday
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 Jerry Marsh Patsy Melton Helen Murray Nancy Otto Randy Peters Stephanie Potter Dean Pritcher Jan Scholtz Bill Shelton Jim Snyder Tom Thill Tim Tice Susan Torok Carolyn Van Zant 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