Incarnation The Feast of the
December 24, 2017
7 & 11 PM
Welcome
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worship, in the form of quiet meditation, begins with the prelude
Prelude • 6:30 & 10:30 pm Coventry Carol Lullay, Thou little tiny Child, By, by, lully, lullay. Lullay, Thou little tiny Child. By, by, lully, lullay.
O sisters, too, how may we do, For to preserve this day; This poor Youngling for whom we sing, By, by, lully, lullay. The Holly and the Ivy
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Traditional
Herod the King, in his raging, Charged he hath this day; His men of might, in his own sight, All children young, to slay.
Then woe is me, poor Child, for Thee, And ever mourn and say; For Thy parting, nor say nor sing, By, by, lully, lullay. arr. Witold Lutoslawski
The holly and the ivy, When they are both full grown Of all the trees that are in the wood The holly bears the crown O the rising of the sun And the running of the deer The playing of the merry organ Sweet singing of the choir
The holly bears a berry As red as any blood And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ To do poor sinners good O the rising of the sun And the running of the deer The playing of the merry organ Sweet singing of the choir
The holly bears a blossom As white as lily flower And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ To be our sweet Saviour O the rising of the sun And the running of the deer The playing of the merry organ Sweet singing of the choir
The holly bears a prickle As sharp as any thorn; And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ On Christmas Day in the morn. O the rising of the sun And the running of the deer The playing of the merry organ Sweet singing of the choir
Joy to the World
Kevin Oldham
Joy to the world, the Lord is come! Let earth receive her King! Let ev’ry heart prepare Him room, and heav’n and nature sing, and heav’n and nature sing, and heav’n, and heav’n and nature sing.
No more let sins and sorrows grow, nor thorns infest the ground; He comes to make His blessings flow far as the curse is found, far as the curse is found, far as, far as the curse is found.
Joy to the earth, the Savior reigns! Let men their songs employ, while fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains repeat the sounding joy, repeat the sounding joy, repeat, repeat the sounding joy.
He rules the world with truth and grace, and makes the nations prove the glories of His righteousness and wonders of His love, and wonders of His love, and wonders, wonders of His love.
Pifa from Messiah
George Frederic Handel
I Wonder as I Wander
John Jacob Niles
I wonder as I wander out under the sky, How Jesus the Savior did come for to die. For poor on’ry people like you and like I... I wonder as I wander out under the sky.
When Mary birthed Jesus ‘twas in a cow’s stall, With wise men and farmers and shepherds and all. But high from God’s heaven a star’s light did fall, And the promise of ages it then did recall.
If Jesus had wanted for any wee thing, A star in the sky, or a bird on the wing, Or all of God’s angels in heav’n for to sing, He surely could have it, ‘cause he was the King.
Ding dong! Merrily on high Ding dong merrily on high, In heav’n the bells are ringing: Ding dong! verily the sky Is riv’n with angel singing. Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis!
Traditional
E’en so here below, below, Let steeple bells be swungen, And “Io, io, io!” By priest and people sungen. Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis!
Pray you, dutifully prime Your matin chime, ye ringers; May you beautifully rime Your evetime song, ye singers. Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis!
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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 God from God, Light from Light eternal, lo! he abhors not the Virgin’s womb; only begotten Son of the Father; refrain
BCP • Book of Common Prayer
Sing choirs of angels, sing in exultation, sing, all ye citizens of heaven above; glory to God, glory in the highest; refrain
The people’s responses are indicated in bold type.
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
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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 • Carol 96
Angels we have heard on high
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
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.
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
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Psalm
96 • sung by the choir
Sing to the LORD a new song; * sing to the LORD, all the whole earth.
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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chant by David Hurd
Second Lesson
Titus 2:11-14
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 78
Gospel
O little town of Bethlehem Luke 2:1-20
The Holy Gospel of our Lord, Jesus Christ, acording to Luke.
Glory to you, Lord Christ
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, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace among those whom he favors!” When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go now to Bethlehem
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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 about this child; and all who heard it
were amazed at what the shepherds told them. But Mary treasured all these words and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.
The Gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, Lord Christ. Reading of the Gospel with Children and Youth • 7 pm The Very Reverend Joan Pritcher Carol 101
Away in a manger • 7 pm
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 Allen White
• 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.
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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 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
Jesus Christ the Apple Tre
The tree of life my soul hath seen, Laden with fruit, and always green: The trees of nature fruitless be Compared with Christ the apple tree.
For happiness I long have sought, And pleasure dearly I have bought: I missed of all: but now I see ’Tis found in Christ the apple tree.
His beauty doth all things excel: By faith I know, but ne’er can tell The glory which I now can see In Jesus Christ the apple tree.
I’m weary with my former toil, Here I will sit and rest awhile: Under the shadow I will be Of Jesus Christ the apple tree.
This fruit doth make my soul to thrive, It keeps my dying faith alive; Which makes my soul in hast to be With Jesus Christ the apple tree. • all stand Presentation Carol
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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 gave Jesus Christ, your only Son, to be born for us; who, by the mighty power of the Holy Spirit, was made perfect Man of the flesh of the Virgin Mary his mother; so that we might be delivered from the bondage of sin, and receive power to become your children.
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: from Missa Conditor Alme Siderum
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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.
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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.” 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 • at the conclusion of the Great Thanksgiving all sing:
The Lord’s Prayer • BCP 364 • traditional version
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
antiphon; cantor, then all
Frank Boles
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antiphon Reprinted by permission, OneLicense.net A-715318
• after receiving communion, please take a candle as you return to your seat
Communion Carols 115 87
What child is this, who, laid to rest Hark the herald angel’s sing • during the following carol candles are lighted
Carol 82 Of the Father’s love begotten • verses 1-3
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• all stand – said by all Prayer after Communion • BCP 366 Almighty and everliving God, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the Body of your Son, and heirs of your eternal kingdom. And now, Father, send us out to do the work you have given us to do,to love and serve youas faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord.To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. 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
Dismissal Let us go forth into the world rejoicing in the newborn Prince of Peace. Alleluia, alleluia.
Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia.
Postlude
Serenade No. 13 “Eine Kleine Nachtmusik” K. 525 I. Allegro Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Daniel Gilliam, choirmaster Tara Durnil, soprano Katie Grace Gilliam, soprano (6:30pm) • Lacey Gilliam, soprano (10:30pm) Jane Halliday, violin • Nelson Dougherty, violin Cindy Dougherty, viola • John Marietta, violoncello Ian Elmore, double bass William McConnell, organ and piano The Cathedral Choir
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Christ Church Episcopal Cathedral December 24, 2017 www.christchurchlouky.org
Welcome! And 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. This CATHEDRAL MATTERS includes information about worship, spiritual formation, service, fellowship, 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 following Christmas Day, but if you have a pastoral need, know that the pastoral care line is never closed. Please call—the pastoral care number is 502-6323213—and I will respond. And I hope you will join us for the rest of our Christmastide services: Christmas Day: Spoken Eucharist with Carols, at Noon in the Chapel The First Sunday after Christmas: December 31, at 10:30 in the Nave I want to thank those who have made this worship possible: Bishop White, Canon Coultas and Canon Lewis, Verger and Acolytes, the Altar Guild, Cathedral Life, Chalice Bearers, Choirmaster and the Choir, Organist and guest musicians, Hospitality Volunteers, those who decorated our spaces and produced our printed materials, Lectors and Intercessors, Office Volunteers, Ushers, and the Cathedral Staff. I invite you to take a moment to thank them as well. After the service, before returning to the cool air, stop in the Narthex for a warm drink and even warmer fellowship. But first, as you prepare to worship with us, reflect upon this Christmas blessing: May God grant you the light of Christmas, which is faith; The belief of Christmas, which is hope; The warmth of Christmas, which is love; The radiance of Christmas, which is truth; The joy of Christmas, which is God. That there might be peace on earth and good will for all. I am so glad 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 Update Daughters of the King
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Midday Mass
Pick a day to come pray with us. Midday Mass is on break now, but it returns on Wednesday, January 3 with the following commemorations: Wednesday – William Passavant, Prophetic Witness, 1894
Thursday – Elizabeth Seton, Founder of the
American Sisters of Charity, 1821: a member of the Bishop’s Staff Friday – Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, 1170
Join us at Midday Worship to help celebrate your birthday, your anniversary, or to keep any day of special observance. And be sure to thank your chapel leaders who serve the midday service: Dorothy Converse, Monday; Helen Murray & Lloyd Cole, Tuesday; Randy Wells, Wednesday; Page Curry & Terry Laun, Thursday; Jerry Marsh, Friday
Daily Prayer Online
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Prayer is an important part of being an Episcopalian. The discipline of prayer, known as the Daily Office, is one of the gifts of the Church to us. Daily Prayer Online uses our Cathedral Facebook page. Each morning at 5:00 am, a prayer will be posted; it can be accessed at any point throughout the day, and even in days following. You will also be invited, in the posts, to include prayer requests in the Comments section. We include those prayer requests in our Prayers of the People at Midday Mass and on Sundays. Check out Daily Prayer Online and consider sharing it with your friends. Make sure that you ‘like’ and ‘follow’ the Cathedral page: Christ Church Cathedral @ ChristChurchLouKY.org.
SPECIAL SERVICES CHECKLIST • Christmas Eve, Festival Choral Eucharist: December 24, at 7:00 and 11:00 pm in the Nave
• at 7:00 pm, The First Mass of Christmas and Reading of the Gospel with Children and Youth • at 11:00 pm, Bishop Terry White, preaching and presiding
Prelude Music—Cathedral Choir and strings—prior to both services: 6:30 pm and 10:30 pm. Incense will be used at 11 pm. Child care is provided for the early service beginning at 6 pm; there will be no child care for the late service.
• Christmas Day, Spoken Eucharist with Carols: December 25, at Noon in the Chapel. • First Sunday after Christmas: December 31, combined worship for Eucharist at 10:30 am (there is no 8:30 am worship on this Sunday)
Daughters of the King
We are exploring the possibility of starting a Daughters of the King chapter at the Cathedral in the new year. If you are interested in being part of that group, let Frazier or the Dean know.
we study New or Updated This Week — Dean’s Forum Children’s Sunday School
Dean’s Forum
Dean’s Forum returns Sunday, January 7 with a study of Traces of the Trade. In the feature documentary Producer/Director Katrina Browne tells the story of her forefathers, the largest slave-trading family in U.S. history. Given the myth that the South is solely responsible for slavery, viewers will be surprised to learn that Browne’s ancestors were Northerners. The film follows Browne and nine fellow family members on a remarkable journey which brings them face-toface with the history and legacy of New England’s hidden enterprise. Dean’s Forum will view the documentary as well as the film ‘out-takes’ for a broader view of Katrina Browne’s story.
Children’s Sunday School
Children’s Sunday School will be on break for December 24 and 31. However, Childcare is provided.
At 9:45 in Dean’s Hall. Children’s Sunday School uses a clergy, chapter, parent and parishioner-led Montessori-based curriculum. We have added to our team: Art Specialist, Stephanie Potter; Assistant Presenter, Carol Syvertsen; and several special aides. Special thanks to Dorothy Converse, Chase Durnil, Katie Grace Gilliam, Hunter Gilliam and Dr. Mike Foster. Contact Dean Pritcher if you would like to help with class preparation.
Adult Bible Study
Every Sunday, 9:15 a.m. in the library Tom Peters leads a group in reading and studying through the Bible. The group is working its way through the Acts of the Apostles. You are invited to join the group at any time.
Spirituality Book Group
Are you interested in a Book Group focused on the subject of spirituality? Let Jan Scholtz or the Dean know. We are looking to start that.
we work New or Updated This Week —
St. George’s Scholar Institute Christmas
Next Community Breakfast is Jan. 7
The next Community Breakfast is January 7, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m., in Bishops’ Hall. Serving our friends, neighbors, and fellow parishioners is one of the most rewarding ministries at Christ Church Cathedral. In addition to serving breakfast, personal care and food items are always accepted for the food pantry and Central Louisville Community Ministry. Contact Randy Peters if you would like to help or just come.
Justice Ministry through CLOUT
Did you know that CLOUT is part of DART? DART (Direct Action & Research Training Center) unites congregation-based Justice Ministries in cities in Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Kansas, Tennessee, Virginia, So. Carolina, and Florida. Among its 22 network affiliates are: CAJE (Congregations Acting for Justice and Empowerment) in Evansville, Indiana; BUILD (Building a United Interfaith Lexington through Direct-Action) in Lexington; and BREAD (Building Responsibility, Equality, and Dignity) in Columbus, Ohio. DART’s Credo includes these key sentences: We believe in the biblical story of Justice…. We stand over and against the “cult of money”…. We need the power of organized people to win justice (Nehemiah 5)…. We embrace high standards and rigorous accountability because our task is so important. One of DART’s major functions is to provide training for its organizers, clergy, and Team members. This training is thorough, practical, and extensive, and provides Louisville’s CLOUT members an opportunity to interact with members from other DART groups. We learn of the issues they are focusing on, get ideas, and “cultivate relationships with people who share the values of abundance, love, hope, and promise. We support one another in this struggle for justice.” Christ Church Cathedral has 30 CLOUT Network Members. If you are interested in learning more, or becoming involved, contact one of the Team members: Page Curry, Mildred Franks, Eva Markham, and Jim Monin.
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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.
Collecting Cold Weather Wear
We are collecting socks, gloves and hats for distribution to our neighbors. Place any you’d like to share in the box by the Office.
Laundry Love
Laundry Love provides assistance to individuals and families that do not have washers/dryers or cannot afford to add expensive laundry costs to their budget. We help fund Laundry Love through your contributions to DEO (Downtown Episcopal Outreach). Laundry Love happens every 2nd Thursday (December 14), 5:30-8 p.m. at Aunt Bee’s Laundromat, 2nd and Ormsby and every 3rd Thursday (December 21) at Parkland Laundromat, 26th and Dumesnil St. in West Louisville. Contact Dorothy Converse if you are interested in helping on 2nd Thursday or Mike DaRif if you are interested in helping on 3rd Thursday.
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St. George’s Scholar Institute Christmas
The Cathedral helped brighten Christmas celebrations for some St. George’s 13-year-old children. In addition, we supplied gifts for the daughter of our Syrian refugee family. Many thanks to all of you. —Page Curry
Kentucky Refugee Ministries
Consider supporting KRM which works to relocate refugees in Louisville. What your gift can do: $25 provides a blanket for a refugee child, $50 provides a monthly bus pass for an adult seeking work, $75 provides groceries for a family’s first week in Kentucky, $100 assists with medications for a sick mother, $150 assists with a heating bill for a 1-bedroom apartment, $500 assists with rent for a family’s new apartment, $1,000 assists a family if someone gets ill and can’t work, $2,500 cosponsors a new family for three months. Kentucky Refugee Ministries, 969-B Cherokee Rd., Louisville, KY 40204, (502) 479-9180. PLEDGE UPDATE Total of pledges received, 78 Amount pledged $281,185 no change 28 decreased 12 increased 24 new pledges 14
we listen New or Updated This Week — Coffee Hour Hosts
Coffee Hour hosts
Coffee Hour hosts for December 24 are Shela Weiss and Stephanie Potter; hosts for December 31 are Sissy Lanier and Sue Speed. Be sure to thank them for their hospitality.
Cathedral Book Group
The book group will meet on Sunday, January 28 at 4:00 pm at the home of Page Curry. We will discuss the book Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption by Bryan Stevenson. Please respond to mccalleng@gmail.com with your attendance. For additional information or to be added to the email list, email or phone McCall Eng, (502) 271-7012. All are welcome.
Pastoral Care
Greetings!
A greeting card program for Christ Church Cathedral parish has been developed to recognize special and significant days – birthdays, anniversaries, baptisms, confirmations, weddings, and to reach out to the homebound and to express condolences. Adults with current e-mail addresses will receive e-cards from caring@christchurchlouky. org. When the animated portion ends, wait for your personal message screen to appear. Paper cards will be mailed to our children, youth and to folks without e-mail. Please add caring@ christchurchlouky.org to your e-mail addresses so that your e-cards will reach your inbox. To assure receipt of e-cards, please inform the church office of a new or updated e-mail address (after the 2017 Directory listings). Thank you!
Welcome Ministry
Have you ever gone to a church for the first time and no one spoke to you as you entered? That is a Greeter’s role of outreach--to make a person feel welcome as they enter a church for the first time. It requires only about 15-20 minutes each time you greet and it is beneficial to the greeter as much as the one greeted. If you would like to help with this important service to the church, please contact the Dean or Bobbie Fritton.
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.
Women’s Lunch Bunch
Coffee Hour Hosts Invitation
Men’s Lunch Group
We all enjoy coffee hour after the morning service on Sundays. Currently we have 31 gracious generous hosts who serve about 3 coffee hours during the year. We always welcome new hosts and I will be updating our list and schedule to begin in January. We try to keep the offerings simple so that it is not too much of a burden on a host. There is help (usually our wonderful Frazier Marsh) cleaning up and coffee is already taken care of. If you feel called to host coffee hour, please contact Randy Peters.
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. Cathedral men will meet for lunch and conversation on the first Wednesday of the month. For information call Mike DaRif at 500-4157. All Cathedral men are welcome.
Gay Men’s Supper Club
The Cathedral’s Gay Men’s Supper Club meets each month for conversation and supper. Contact Bill Shelton, woshelton@gmail.com, or call 897-3079. 5
we build New or Updated This Week — Office Volunteers Holliday Office Hours
Office Volunteers
Thank you to the office volunteers for the week of December 17 – 24: Mildred Franks and Dorothy Converse. If you would like to volunteer some time in the office contact Frazier Marsh.
Staff Christmas Gift
One way to thank the Staff for their good work is to contribute to their Christmas Purse—between now and Sunday, January 14. The funds gathered will be divided among them. Write your check to the Cathedral; memo it: Staff Christmas Purse.
ENROLL in the Kroger Community Rewards program
The Cathedral reaps the financial benefits every time you use your Kroger Plus Card.
Here’s how to register on-line: • Visit www.kroger.com/communityrewards and hit “Create an Account.” • Register your Kroger Plus Card number. • Once you are registered, you’ll see a tab that says “Kroger Community Rewards.” Hit the “Enroll” tab. • You will be asked for the company name or number. For best results, enter the Cathedral company number, 11088. • Confirm “Christ Church Cathedral” as your charity and you are signed up.
Holiday Office Hours
The Cathedral Office will be closed from December 25 – January 1. Office hours from January 2 – 5 will be from 10 am to 1 pm. To see Frazier Marsh, Parish Administrator, come between 9:00 and 11:00 am. However, if you have a pastoral care need at any time and cannot get through, the pastoral care line is always open. The number is: 502-632-3213.
Parking at the Cathedral
Parking has been arranged for Sunday mornings at 3 locations: the Transamerica Parking Lot adjacent to Cathedral Commons (Sunday mornings only), at the corner of 2nd and Muhammed Ali; the old “Midas Lot” behind the Cathedral and entered by 1st St. at Louisville Surgical Center entrance; and the YMCA Garage on 2nd St. The Transamerica lot is only to be used for Sunday mornings (you will be towed if you park there at other times). The old “Midas Lot” can also be used on Sunday mornings and in the evenings and on Saturday when the Louisville Surgical Center is closed. The YMCA Garage can be used at anytime although there may be a parking fee depending on day and time. We will continue to work on other options.
Digital Giving
A campaign has been created for online giving with an option to give for general support. The goal is unlimited, but in the future items can be added with specific goals if needed. Payments are made online through Amazon.com with a credit or debit card. The Cathedral will receive a check each month less a 5% payment processing fee. A report will be emailed monthly as well, listing details of each contribution. Campaigns can be accessed using the Donate link at the top of our website. A link will need to be added for mobile.
Priest Associates
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The Rev’d William L. Bippus and the Rev’d R. Edgar Wallace are Priest Associates at the Cathedral. They serve on Sundays, preaching and presiding; on weekdays, in support of Midday Mass; and daily, offering sage advice from their wealth of experience in parish ministry.
Year End Giving
Pledges and other gifts to the Cathedral will be considered 2017 income if they are received before noon on January 2, 2018. Christ Church Cathedral is grateful for your support.
Scan Your Bulletin and Other Tech Notes
A QR code is posted at each entrance of the Nave. Scan it with your smartphone or other electronic device to download the Service Bulletin and Cathedral Matters into your device. To access the Cathedral’s Wi Fi signal when you are here, use the password ccc421425. And friend us on Facebook: Christ Church Cathedral (421 S. 2nd St., Louisville). Let us know if you have any questions.
Membership in the Episcopal Church
Episcopal 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.
Cathedral Chapter
The Rev’d John Allen, Diocesan Representative Aaron Angel Dorothy Converse Michael Cooper Vance Fritton Kirt Jacobs Sissy Lanier Kitten Lawless Jan Margerum, Senior Warden Patsy Melton James Moody, Diocesan Representative Laura Muhlenberg, Diocesan Representative Tom Peters, Junior Warden Hollis Real Kay Shields Wilkinson
CALENDAR Sunday, December 24 Fourth Sunday of Advent and the Feast of the Incarnation Morning Worship is combined today—one service in the Nave at 10:30 am
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9:15 am Adult Bible Study in the Library 9:45 am Childcare in Dean’s Hall 9:45 am Choir rehearsal 10:30 am Holy Eucharist, Rite II in the Cathedral 11:45 am Coffee Hour 6 pm Childcare in Dean’s Hall 6:30 pm Prelude Music, Cathedral Choir and Strings 7:00 pm, Festival Choral Eucharist: The First Mass of Christmas, with Reading of the Gospel with Children and Youth. • 10:30 pm, Prelude Music, Cathedral Choir and Strings • 11:00 pm, Festival Choral Eucharist: Bishop Terry White, preaching and presiding Monday, December 25 Christmas Day • Spoken Eucharist with Carols, at Noon in the Chapel December 26-30 • No Noon Eucharist December 25-30 • Cathedral Office Closed Sunday, December 31 The First Sunday After Christmas Day
Morning Worship is combined today—one service in the Nave at 10:30 am
• 9:15 am Adult Bible Study • 9:45 am Choir rehearsal • 9:45 am Childcare in Dean’s Hall • 10:30 am Holy Eucharist, Rite II in the Nave • 11:45 am Coffee Hour Monday, January 1 • Cathedral Office Closed • Noon Eucharist on break until January 3 Tuesday, January 2 • Office Hours 10 am —1 pm • Noon Eucharist on break until January 3 . . . continued on page 8
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Wednesday, January 3 • Office Hours 10 am —1 pm • 11:00 am Staff Meeting • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel • 6:30 Choir Rehearsal Thursday, January 4 • Dean’s Sabbath • Office Hours 10 am —1 pm • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel Friday, January 5 • Office Hours 10 am —1 pm • Noon Eucharist in the Chapel Saturday, January 6 Cathedral Closed Sunday, January 7: The First Sunday After the Epiphany: The Baptism of our Lord • 8:30 am Holy Eucharist , Rite I in the Chapel • 9:15 am Adult Bible Study • 9:45 am Choir rehearsal • 9:45 am Children’s Sunday School in Dean’s Hall • 10:30 am Worship: Holy Eucharist, Rite II in the Cathedral • 11:45 am Coffee Hour • 12 Noon Dean’s Forum in the Library: ‘Traces of the Trade’
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!
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Gifts of the Wise Men: Year-End Giving Suggestions It is that time of year again . . . for gift-giving, gift-wrapping, and giftexchanging. It’s also a wonderful time to follow the example of the Wise Men. They could not imagine what the life of that tiny baby would mean to the world. In the same way, we cannot know now how a gift, large or small, will touch lives well into the future. Gifts designated to the Endowment Corporation’s permanent endowment fund have that timeless quality. Here, at year’s end, there are many important, tax-favored ways to consider when making a timeless gift. Those of us who are age 70½ or older can make gifts to the Endowment Corporation directly from our IRA’s without including the withdrawal in our taxable income. It is a convenient way to count a gift toward the required-minimum IRA distribution for the tax year in which the gift is made. And don’t forget about shares of highly appreciated stock that may be included in a financial portfolio. Instead of selling that stock and facing unfavorable tax consequences, the stock can be given directly to the Endowment Corporation. A charitable income tax deduction is an added benefit. The Board of the Endowment Corporation hopes that each of our Cathedral friends follows the tradition of the Wise Men. — Rob Beard, President of the Endowment Corporation.
We Pray . . .
Prayer is at the heart of Christian community. We use this space to bring before God and the community the needs of those we love. Please submit prayer requests for yourself and others to the church office: info@christchurchlouky.org. We will include those names here so that the community may join you in prayer.
. . . in the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, for the Anglican Church of the Congo . . . in the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, for Home of the Innocents, Louisville . . . for Cathedral members in need of healing Gretchen Davis, Jack Jacobs, Carol Kendall, Norma Laufer, Larry Otto, Gary Pope, Donna Pottinger, James Searcy, Ginger Shackleton, Tim Tice, Carolyn Van Zant, Carol Brown, Charles Cooksey . . . for family and friends of Cathedral members
Vida Beard Ruppe Frank Turner Ed Harrel, Dave Pottinger David Collett, Janet Shedd & family, Sam Watkins Alex and Brittany, Brian Coahran, James, Nathan Kelly Brown, Sandy Burns, Diane Hobscheid, Keith Kozel, Liz, Albert Nelson Diane Nettles Nancy Parshley, Phyllis Pope, Robinson/French Families, Mike Streuwing Andy Rochester Terry Swords Ann, Jeff Kevin Mathes Nancy Tucker, Tammi Winemillerr George, McKenzie Carey Duval, Elizabeth Foster, Michael Foster, Tara Moriarty Marge Brown, Monta Rae Cook, Diane Flechler, Alison Heppard, Carl Horton Judy Horton, Kathy Koloff, Phillip Koloff, Jim Porter, Sharon Turner Louis Besten, Forrest Cook, David Cracraft, Mike Kimery Gene Lichtefeld, Morgan Phillips, Gibbs Reese, Alex Rohleder, Judy Vance Justin Gallahar Clayton, Jim, Bill Turner, Mary Turner Jack Jacobs Grace Kleinschmidt Eric Zoerb Art Embry, Nick & Sally Heil, Jim Watkins & Dean Weller Becky E., Liam, Sam, Noah & Molly, Paula Hamilton, Jeff Potter Foster care children in the Commonwealth of Kentucky Laura Ingram Koehler, Brian Starr Matthew, Nina David Ellis Lindsay Wager Susan Livingston, Doug Murray Cheryl Heath Matt Livingood Mary Dade, Elena & Max Matthews, Bridget Puzon Ivan Potter Brittany, Hank Buckwalter, Liam Coursey, Grace Flint, Margaret Holt Alexander, Tom Stigger Barbara Robertson, Chaurice Weathers, Sydney Whelan Julius Gray, Bee Lampkins Jared Stivers
. . . for those celebrating birthdays
requested by
Rob Beard Jerry Brown Carol Brown Melinda Collett Jim Collings Dorothy Converse Page Curry Mike DaRif Judy Donahue Darren Drain Tara Durnil McCall Eng Mike Foster Bobbie Fritton Vance Fritton Lea Ann Garbrough Paula Hale Kirt Jacobs Bruce Kleinschmidt Sissy Lanier Terry Laun Kitten Lawless Jan Margerum Frazier Marsh Jerry Marsh Patsy Melton Helen Murray Becky Norris Larry & Nancy Otto Randy Peters Stephanie Potter Dean Pritcher Jan Scholtz Jim Snyder Tim Tice Kay Shields Wilkinson
Kevin Hart, John Kiesel, Michael Vincenti, Vance Fritton, Hollis Real
. . . for those celebrating anniversaries Jan & Konrad Margerum, Jerry & Carol Brown
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