Incarnation The
Feast
December 24, 2015
of the
7 & 11 PM
Welcome
worship, in the form of quiet meditation, begins with the prelude
Prelude • 6:30 & 10:30 pm
Procession for a Christmas Celebration Hodie, Christus natus est, Alleluia. Today, Christ is born. Alleluia.
Brass and organ
Allegretto
Carol • Christmas Hymn
Sam Batt Owens
(American, 1928-1998)
Arcangelo Corelli
(Italian, 1653-1713)
Daniel Gilliam
(American, b. 1979)
Behold, the grace appears! The promise is fulfill’d; Mary the wondrous virgin bears, and Jesus is the child. Thus Gabriel sang, and straight around the heav’nly armies throng; they tune their harps to lofty sound, and thus conclude their song: “Glory to God that reigns above! Let peace surround the earth! Mortals shall know their maker’s love, at their Redeemer’s birth.” Alleluia, Alleluia. • all stand and sing Carol 105 • God Rest ye Merry Gentlemen
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arr. David Willcocks
(1919-2015)
• all be seated Carol • Carol of the Bells Ding, ding, ding, dong Ding, ding, ding, dong
Hark how the bells, sweet silver bells All seem to say:, throw cares away Christmas is here bringing good cheer To young and old, meek and the bold
Ding, ding, ding, dong, that is their song With joyful ring all caroling One seems to hear words of good cheer From everywhere filling the air
arr. Peter Wilhousky
(American, 1902-1978)
Oh, how they pound, raising the sound O’er hill and dale, telling their tale Gaily they ring while people sing Songs of good cheer, Christmas is here
Merry, merry, merry, merry Christmas Merry, merry, merry, merry Christmas On, on they send, on without end Their joyful tone to every home Ding, ding, ding, dong Ding, ding, ding, dong Ding, ding, ding, dong
Solo • 6:30 pm O come little children Rafael Shah-Bozeman, violin Solo
Folk Song
Pietro Yon
Gesu bambino
6:30 • Tara Durnil, soprano 10:30 • Jan Margerum, alto
When blossoms flowered ‘mid the snows Upon a winter night, Was born the Child, the Christmas Rose, The King of Love and Light. The angels sang, the shepherds sang, The grateful earth rejoiced; And at His blessed birth the stars Their exultation voiced. Organ Solo
In Dulci Jubilo
Organ and Brass
Gloria from Sinfonia Sacra
(Italian-American, 1886-1943)
O come let us adore Him, O come let us adore Him, O come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.
Again the heart with rapture glows To greet the holy night, That gave the world its Christmas Rose, Its King of Love and Light. Johann Michael Bach (German, 1648-1694)
Daniel Pinkham
(American, 1923-2006)
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• at the sound of the bells, all stand Processional Carol 83
O come all ye faithful
O come all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant O come ye, o come ye to Bethlehem; come, and behold him, born the King of angels; refrain O come let us adore him, O come let us adore him, O come let us adore him, Christ, the Lord
arr. John Ferguson (American, b. 1941) • verse 3 descant by David Willcocks • verse 4 Craig Phillips (American, b. 1961)
God from God, Light from Light eternal, lo! he abhors not the Virgin’s womb; only begotten Son of the Father; refrain Sing choirs of angels, sing in exultation, sing, all ye citizens of heaven above; glory to God, glory in the highest; refrain Blessing of the Creche Behold, the dwelling of God is with creation. He will dwell with us and we shall be his people. God himself is with us. Alleluia. Come let us adore him. Alleluia.
Eternal Father, you sent your only-begotten Son to take our humen nature upon him, and to be born this day of a pure virgin: Bless, we pray, this Creche that it may be a sign of his humble birth; and grant that we who joyfully behold his appearing may be strengthened to greet him when he comes again in glory; even the same Jesus Christ Our Lord and Redeemer, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen. Carol 83
continued
See how the shepherds, summoned to his cradle, leaving their flocks, draw nigh to gaze; we too will thither bend our joyful footsteps; refrain Child, for us sinners poor and in the manger, we would embrace thee, with love and awe; who would not love thee, loving us so dearly?
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refrain
Yea, Lord, we greet thee, born this happy morning; Jesus, to thee be glory given; Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing; refrain
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Opening Acclamation Unto us a child is born. Alleluia, alleluia
Come, let us adore him. Alleluia, alleluia
Song of Praise • S 278
Gloria in excelsis
William Mathias
setting by John Cantrell (American, 1972)
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The Word of God Collect for the Incarnation O God, you have caused this holy night to shine with the brightness of the true Light: Grant that we, who have known the mystery of that Light on earth, may also enjoy him perfectly in heaven; where with you and the Holy Spirit he lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. • at the conclusion of the collect all sing: Amen • all be seated First Lesson
Isaiah 9:2-7
The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness-on them light has shined. You have multiplied the nation, you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest, as people exult when dividing plunder. For the yoke of their burden, and the bar across their shoulders, the rod of their oppressor, you have broken as on the day of Midian. For all the boots of the tramping warriors and all the garments rolled in blood The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
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shall be burned as fuel for the fire. For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. His authority shall grow continually, and there shall be endless peace for the throne of David and his kingdom. He will establish and uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time onward and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will do this.
Psalm
96 • sung by the choir
Sing to the LORD a new song; * sing to the LORD, all the whole earth.
chant by David Hurd
(American, b. 1950)
Sing to the LORD and bless his Name; * proclaim the good news of his salvation from day to day. Declare his glory among the nations * and his wonders among all peoples.
For great is the LORD and greatly to be praised; * he is more to be feared than all gods.
As for all the gods of the nations, they are but idols; * but it is the LORD who made the heavens. Oh, the majesty and magnificence of his presence! * Oh, the power and the splendor of his sanctuary! Ascribe to the LORD, you families of the peoples; * ascribe to the LORD honor and power. Ascribe to the LORD the honor due his Name; * bring offerings and come into his courts. Worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness; * let the whole earth tremble before him.
Tell it out among the nations: “The LORD is King! * he has made the world so firm that it cannot be moved; he will judge the peoples with equity.” Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea thunder and all that is in it; * let the field be joyful and all that is therein. Then shall all the trees of the wood shout for joy before the LORD when he comes, * when he comes to judge the earth.
He will judge the world with righteousness * and the peoples with his truth.
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Titus 2:11-14
Second Lesson
For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all, training us to renounce impiety and worldly passions, and in the present age to live lives that are self-controlled, upright, and godly, while we wait for the blessed hope and
the manifestation of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ. He it is who gave himself for us that he might redeem us from all iniquity and purify for himself a people of his own who are zealous for good deeds.
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Carol 96 Angels we have heard • verses 1 & 4 all • verse 2, men • verse 3, women • all sing the refrain in parts Alleluia Verse
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Gospel
Luke 2:1-20
The Holy Gospel of our Lord, Jesus Christ, acording to Luke.
Glory to you, Lord Christ
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In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. All went to their own towns to be registered. Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he was descended from the house and family of David. He went to be registered with Mary, to whom he was engaged and who was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for her to
deliver her child. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn. In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for see-- I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord. This will
be a sign for you: you will find a child wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a manger.” And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying,
and see this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us.” So they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the child lying in the manger. When they saw this, they made known what had been told them “Glory to God in the about this child; and all who heard it highest heaven, were amazed at what the shepherds and on earth peace among told them. But Mary treasured all these those whom he favors!” words and pondered them in her heart. When the angels had left them and The shepherds returned, glorifying and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to praising God for all they had heard and one another, “Let us go now to Bethlehem seen, as it had been told them. The Gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, Lord Christ.
Homily • 7 pm Carol 101
The Very Reverend Joan Pritcher Away in a manger
Away in a manger, no crib for his bed, the little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head. The stars in the bright sky looked down where he lay, the little Lord Jesus asleep in the hay.
The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes, but little Lord Jesus no crying he makes. I love thee, Lord Jesus! Look down from the sky, and stay by my side until morning is nigh.
Sermon • 11 pm
The Right Reverend Terry White, Bishop
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• 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.
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Prayers of the People When all things were lying in peace and silence, and night in her swift course was half spent, your all-powerful word, O Lord, leapt from your royal throne in heaven. Alleluia.
Father, in this holy night your Son our Savior was born in human likeness: sanctify our humanity, and renew your Church as the body of Christ. Lord in your mercy.
Hear our prayer.
In this holy night Christians the world over celebrate your Son’s birth: open our hearts that he may be born in us anew. Lord in your mercy.
Hear our prayer.
In this holy night there was no room for your Son in the inn: in your love protect those who have no home and all who live in poverty. Lord in your mercy.
Hear our prayer.
In this holy night Mary, through long painful hours, brought your Son to birth: watch with those who wake, or watch, or weep tonight. Lord in your mercy.
Hear our prayer.
In this holy night your Son came as a light shining in the darkness: come to all who are in darkness, in doubt or despair, in loneliness or in fear tonight. Lord in your mercy.
Hear our prayer.
In this holy night shepherds in the field heard good things of great joy: renew our hope, kindle our joy, and send us out to share the good news with others. Lord in hour mercy.
Hear our prayer.
In this holy night the angels sang of peace on earth: strengthen those who work for peace and justice in all the world. We pray for Terry, our Bishop, and all ministers. Lord in your mercy.
Hear our prayer.
In this holy night strangers found Mary and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger: bless our families and all whom we love, and open our hearts to those who have no family. Lord in your mercy.
Hear our prayer.
In this holy night heaven came down to earth, and earth was raised up to heaven: bring all who have died in the hope of heaven to your eternal joy. Lord in your mercy.
Hear our prayer.
In this holy night angels and shepherds worshiped at the manger: accept the worship we offer in the company of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Saint Joseph her spouse, the apostles and prophets, saints and martyrs of every age, and of all our brothers and sisters living and departed; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
• the celebrant may include a concluding collect
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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
My Lord Has Come
Shepherds, called by angels, called by love and angels: No place for them but a stable. My Lord has come. Sages, searching for stars, searching for love in heaven; No place for them but a stable. My Lord has come. His love will hold me, his love will cherish me, love will cradle me. Lead me, lead me to see him, sages and shepherds and angels; No place for me but a stable. My Lord has come. • all stand Presentation Carol
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Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
The Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer B • BCP 367 celebrant
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Will Todd
(English, b. 1970)
from Missa Conditor Alme Siderum
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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
antiphon; cantor, then all
Frank Boles
antiphon
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• after receiving communion, please take a candle as you return to your seat Communion Music Chant Gloria
Anthem
Ave Maria
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and in the hour of our death. Amen
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TaizĂŠ
Matthew Wetmore
(American, b. 1989)
Carol 115
What child is this
• during the following carol candles are lighted Carol 78 O little town of Bethlehem • verses 1-3 • all stand – said by all Prayer after Communion • BCP 365 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. Carol 111
Silent night
Silent night, holy night, All is calm, all is bright Round yon virgin mother and Child. Holy Infant, so tender and mild, Sleep in heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace.
Silent night, holy night, Shepherds quake at the sight; Glories stream from heaven afar, Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia! Christ the Savior is born, Christ the Savior is born!
Silent night, holy night, Son of God, love’s pure light; Radiant beams from Thy holy face With the dawn of redeeming grace, Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth, Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth. Christmas Blessing • 7 pm Episcopal Blessing • 11 pm Our help is in the Name of the Lord. The maker of heaven and earth. Blessed be the Name of the Lord. From this time forth for evermore. . . . the blessing, mercy, and grace of God Almighty, the Father, Son, and Holy Spitit, be upon you, and remain with you for ever. Amen.
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Concluding Carol 100
Joy to the World
arr. Craig Phillips
Dismissal Let us go forth into the world rejoicing in the newborn Prince of Peace. Alleluia, alleluia.
Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia.
Postlude
In dulci jubilo
J. S. Bach arranged for brass and organ by Daniel Gilliam
The Cathedral Choir Don Woods and Erika Howard, trumpet Jeff Snell, horn • David Centers, trombone Aaron Hanka, percussion
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My dear people of Christ Church Cathedral and our guests, Welcome! Thank you for joining us for worship.
Take a moment to read about what the rest of life is like in our community of faith. CATHEDRAL MATTERS (this purple booklet) includes information about service, spiritual formation, fellowship, weekday opportunities for worship, and more (note the seasonal closures in italics). Find something that fits. Try it on. And let me know if you have questions or comments. The Cathedral Office is closed this week, but if you have a pastoral need, know that the pastoral care line is never closed. Please call—the pastoral care number is 502-632-3213—and I will respond. I want to thank those who made this worship possible: Bishop White and his Canons, Acolytes, the Altar Guild, Cathedral Life, Chalice Bearers, the Choir, Hospitality Volunteers, those who decorated the nave and all of the cathedral, Lectors and Intercessors, Office Volunteers, Ushers, and the Cathedral Staff. I invite you to thank them as well. After the service, before going into the cool night, stop in the Narthex for a warm drink and even warmer fellowship. But first, as you prepare to worship and begin the season of Christmas, reflect upon this prayer from a New Zealand Prayer Book: Welcome, welcome, Jesus Christ our infant Savior, baby who makes every birth holy. May we, who like the shepherds have witnessed in the stable a new kind of love, return to our work with joy. May we, for whom the heavens have opened to proclaim that God is with us, we who have fed on living bread and drunk the wine of heaven, go out to be instruments of your peace, day by day. I am glad that you are here. Faithfully, The Very Reverend Joan Pritcher Your Dean in the Interim On this Feast of the Incarnation
we pray New or Updated This Week —
Midday Mass updates Christmas and Epiphany Worship Schedule Some Thoughts on our Worship
Midday Mass
Pick a day to come pray with us. Midday Mass is on break for the week of Dec. 28 – Jan. 1, but resumes on Monday, Jan. 4. Commemorations for the week of January 4: Monday – The Holy Name Tuesday – Julian Chester Emery, Missionary, 1922 Wednesday – The Epiphany of Our Lord Thursday –William Laud, Archbishop of Canterbury, 1645; guest Celebrant is a member of the Bishop’s Staff Friday – Harriet Bedell, Deaconess and Missionary, 1969
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; Foster Beeuwkes, Tuesday; Aaron Angel, Wednesday; Page Curry & Terry Laun, Thursday; Mildred Payne, Friday
Evening Prayer
Monday - Friday, 6 p.m. in the Chapel.
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Be part of a work that we can all do—gather with us as we pray along with other Christians worldwide. 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; Carolyn van Zant, Rite II, Evening Prayer, Friday. Evening Prayer will not meet from Dec. 24 – Jan. 1, but returns on Monday, Jan. 4.
2015 Christmas and Epiphany service schedule Advent IV Sunday, December 20, 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. with lighting of the Advent wreath
Christmas Eve Thursday December 24. Please join us on Christmas Eve as we celebrate the Feast of the Nativity. We will have TWO services, BOTH with the Cathedral Choir, Organ, Brass and percussion. Dean Pritcher shares a children’s homily at 7PM with Bishop White preaching at 11PM. Prelude begins approximately 30 minutes prior to each service. Music will include rousing carol settings by Craig Phillips, John Ferguson and David Willcocks. Anthems will include “Christmas Hymn” by Daniel Gilliam, “Ave Maria” by Matt Wetmore, and “My Lord Has Come” by Will Todd. The brass and organ will baroque the event with music by Corelli and concluding with a new setting of In Dulci Jubilo by Daniel Gilliam, based on an organ work by J. S. Bach. Please join us for one of these beautiful services.. Christmas Day Friday, December 25, noon, in the chapel. Eucharist with Christmas carols. The First Sunday after Christmas Day Sunday, December 27, 8:30 in the Chapel, and 10:30 in the Nave Guest Celebrant, the Rev’d Edgar Wallace; Guest Preacher, the Rev’d William Bippus. The Second Sunday after Christmas Day Sunday, January 3, 8:30 in the Chapel and 10:30 in the Nave The Epiphany of Our Lord Jesus Christ Wednesday, January 6, Noon in the Chapel Celtic Music and Evensong Sunday, January 10, beginning at 5:00 pm
Some Thoughts on our Worship
You might notice that the altar has been moved closer to you in the Nave. This is not a new configuration, but it is a shift from the most recent years—and something that we have been experimenting with since summer. Our children now have a ‘front-row-seat’ to the action that, we believe, is empowering to their faith. Note also that when we speak the Nicene Creed or walk through the space, we face or reverence an altar that is now even more in our midst. The intention in all of this is to make the Eucharist more central in our focus and in worship. I am interested in what you have noticed about these things and how you are experiencing them—let me know what you think.
we study New or Updated This Week — Weekday Bible study Dean’s Forum Gun Violence Book Study
Dean’s Forum follows 10:30 a.m. worship Dean’s Forum continues its study of devotional classics. It meets around 11:45 or 12—after Coffee Hour, at the ringing of the bell.
Weekday Bible Study
Every Tuesday, 5:15 p.m. in Bishops’ Hall. At Bible Study, we pray, reflect upon the preceding Sunday’s sermon, and study the Gospel passage for the following Sunday. Bible Study will not meet on Tuesday, Dec. 29, but returns the following week, Jan. 5. Text for Jan. 5 is: Luke 3.15-17, 21-22.
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.
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 Library, 4:00 – 5:00 pm. Manasses Fonteles, our seminarian, leads the study. We will not meet on Fridays, Dec. 25 or Jan. 1, but will resume study on Jan. 8.
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. Children’s Sunday School will not meet on Sunday, Dec.27, but returns the following Sunday, Jan. 3.
we work New or Updated This Week —
CLOUT Laundry Love Downtown Episcopal Outreach (DEO)
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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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).” Recent, successful CLOUT projects have included: the development of a plan for community-oriented policing in the Louisville Police Department, a built-in drug and alcohol treatment program in the Louisville Metro jail, and the enrollment of over 60,0000 additional uninsured children in the KCHIP (KY Child Health Insurance Program). Current projects are: the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, Pay Day loaning, JCPS disciplinary policies which contribute to the school-to-prison pipeline, and increasing TARC bus service to underserved areas. Stay tuned for more information about how you can get involved.
Laundry Love—a Diocesan Urban Ministry Initiative
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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 ministry continues to be a success in the Diocese of Kentucky—thanks to Canon Jason Lewis, Deacon Dru Kemp and other members of the Laundry Love team—including the cathedral’s own, Dorothy Converse and Mike Dariff. The last Laundry Love event was Thursday, December 17 with The Church of Our Merciful Savior as
sponsoring parish. Each month, the response grows—you can take heart in knowing that we are part of a ministry that is meeting a deep need in the community. Laundry Love happens every 3rd Thursday, 5:30-8 p.m. at Aunt Bee’s Laundromat, 2nd and Ormsby. Plan to be part of the team—the next event is Thursday, January 21. This project has been underwritten, so your participation will not require money—just your presence. Let Mike DaRiff or Dorothy Converser know if you’re interested in helping.
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.
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. DEO also covers the costs of the Lunch Bag program that Paul Real and his crew administer. The Lunch Bag program has given out more than 950 Lunch Bags this year. You can help by contributing to the Dean’s Discretionary Fund, and by putting coins and bills in the DEO Piggy Bank.
we listen New or Updated This Week — Coffee Hour hosts
Coffee Hour hosts
Sunday’s Coffee Hour hosts for Sunday, Dec. 27, are Karen Mosso and Mildred Franks. Be sure to thank them for their hospitality.
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 United States for over 25 years. He is a 3rd year M.Div. student at Louisville Presbyterian Seminary. Manasses joined the Episcopal Church while attending seminary in France in 2014. Currently, Manasses is facilitating the Book Study on Gun Violence,; participating in CLOUT, Tuesday Bible Study, Sunday Bible Study and Dean’s Forum; and serving in worship. He preached on Sunday, December 20 and will preach again in the Spring. Continue to pray for Manasses as he continues his season of discernment and formation—and thank you for being part of that process.
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 meet for lunch and conversation on the first Wednesday of each month. For information call Mike Wright, 396-6242. All Cathedral men are welcome. 5
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.
Pastoral Care
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
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.
we build New or Updated This Week —
Office Hours for the Holidays Office Volunteers Chapter 2016 and Annual Meeting Staff Christmas Gift Stewardship Notes
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Office Hours for the Holidays
The Cathedral Office will be closed from the afternoon of Dec. 24 – Jan. 4. We re-open Tuesday, Jan. 5. The number to call for pastoral care need at all times is: 502-632-3213.
Office Volunteers
Thank you to the office volunteers for this past week: Randy Peters and Page Curry. If you would like to volunteer some time in the office contact Frazier Marsh.
Chapter 2016
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 and John Werst - will finalize the slate of six by early January. By mid-January, nominee names and vita will be published so that you can prayerfully consider your vote for Chapter 2016 at Annual Meeting, Sunday, January 31, following 10:30 worship.
Annual Meeting, 2016
Annual Meeting will be held on Sunday, Jan. 31, following 10:30 worship.
Staff Christmas Gift
Our Staff—Canon Musician Robert Bozeman, Parish Administrator Frazier Marsh, and Sacristan Tom Thill serve us and God daily. We often express our appreciation for their work. If you would like to be part of a more concrete expression, one way is to contribute to the Staff Christmas Offering. Write your check to Christ Church Cathedral, with the memo: Staff Christmas Gift.
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
Stay connected to Christ Church Cathedral no matter where you are. Whether it’s Facebook, Twitter, e-mail, or the Web...it’s your choice! Here’s how:
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—Updated “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 76 pledges for the amount of $258,565.04. 8 of these are new pledges; 35 reflect an increase; 6, a decrease; 27, 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 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 • 12 p.m. Dean’s Forum • 1 p.m. CLOUT meeting • 5 p.m. Trio Novi at Holy Trinity Church Monday December 21 • Cathedral Office Closed • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel • 6 p.m. Evening Prayer in the Chapel Tuesday December 22 • 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 23 • 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 24 • Office Hours 10 a.m.—1 p.m. • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel • 6:30 p.m. Eucharist with Prelude • 10:30 p.m. Eucharist with Prelude
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
Friday December 25 • Office closed • Noon Eucharist in the Chapell with carols
421 S 2St, Louisville KY 40202 502 • 587 • 1354
Saturday December 26 • Cathedral closed
frazier@christchurchlouky.org
Sunday December 27 • 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 NO Sunday School TODAY • 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II in the Cathedral 8
Frazier Marsh • administrative assistant The Very Rev. Joan Pritcher • dean
dean@christchurchlouky.org
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 Church in Wale . . . in the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, for St. Thomas Church, Louisville . . . for Cathedral members in need of healing Carol Brown, Ginny Dozier, Michael Foster, Paula Hale, Carol Kendall, Sue Radeker, Ginger Shackleton
We Pray . . .
. . . for family and friends of Cathedral members
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, Lynn 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 Ken Tschiegg Jared Stiver
requested by
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 Jerry Tschiegg 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
Paul Real, Angie Halliday, Vickie James, Kevin Hart, John Kiesel
. . . for those who have died
Bill Friedlander
We gratefully acknowledge those who contributed to Flowers and Music for Christmas.
Faith Aeilts in memory of Lester Aeilts Anoymous Rob and Barbara Beard in memory of Sarah Kelly Beard Richard and Page Curry in memory of their parents and in honor of the Cathedral Community Kent Echler and Bill Shelton Cinthy Fanning and Kirt Jacobs in memory of Merle Schott Mike Foster in memory of M.I. Foster and Mary Foster in honor of the faithful ministry of Whit Stodghill Mitzi Friedlander in memory of Paul and Bonnie Bornwacker Mr. and Mrs. W. Vance Fritton in memory of John K. Shackleton, Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Evans and Mr. and Mrs. Wallace A. Fritton Lea Ann Garbrough in memory of Dennis Young and Lydia Hall
Paula Hale in memory of Fred Hale, William Donald and Virgina Pence Turner and Helen Carol Pence Bob and Angie Halliday in memory of their parents Tom and Nancy Lancaster in memory of Thomas Lancaster Margaret Lanier in memory of Philip Lanier Kitten Lawless and Robert Huffman in memory of Catherine and William Huffman and in honor of Mary and Shine Lawless Stuart and Susan McCloy in honor of Ed and Mary Sprague Jan and Konrad Margerum in memory of Christy West and Kathy Jocham Eva Markham in memory of Riley Lawrence and Claudia Wadlington Susan and Victor Marquardt in honor of our children and grandchildren Jerry Marsh in memory of Lillian and Harry Marsh, Harry and Barbara Marsh, Sue and John Koenig, Andrew Koenig, Michael Tafel and Spencer Marsh Patsy Melton in thanksgiving for all her blessings Jim Monin in memory of J.D. Monin, Jr. and Mary Rhoda Monin Helen Murray in memory of Carolyn Francisco and Dorothy Riley Mildred Payne in memory of Katie L. Payne Randy Peters in memory of Tom and Kitty Dooley, D.V. Wiley and James Peters Bryan Platt in memory of Alice Fay
Paul and Hollis Real Ginger Shackleton in memory of John K. Shackleton Jan Scholtz in memory of Paul and Mary Ruth Pauline and Thelma Stigger Joe and Lee Ann Tincher Gerald Tschiegg in memory of Tom Hunter John and Marilyn Werst in memory of Jackie Linderman Randy Wells in honor to the Glory of God Marcia Wilmet in memory of Don and Ruth Wilmet and Liam and Tristan Wilmet Susan Wolff in memory of Beverly Redwine and Virgina and Roland Durrett Dr. Ruth Wukasch in memory of Ron Wukasch and Evelyn Davis
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