First Sunday after Christmas December 30 2018 • 10:30 am + Holy Eucharist
Welcome
We are blessed to have you worship with us. All ages are welcome, however, we do offer child care during the liturgy. u Please join us for refreshments immediately following the liturgy. u u
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worship, in the form of quiet meditation, begins with the prelude
Prelude
The Old Year has Passed Away
J. S. Bach
• at the sound of the bells, all stand Hymn 93
Angels from the realms of glory
Opening Acclamation Unto us a child is born. Alleluia, alleluia
Come, let us adore him. Alleluia, alleluia
BCP • Book of Common Prayer The people’s responses are indicated in bold type.
Song of Praise • Hymn 96
Angels we have heard on high
The Word of God Collect for the First Sunday after Christmas Almighty God, you have poured upon us the new light of your incarnate Word: Grant that this light, enkindled in our hearts, may shine forth in our lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. • at the conclusion of the collect all sing:
• all be seated
First Lesson
Isaiah 61:10-62:3
I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my whole being shall exult in my God; for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation, he has covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself with a garland, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. For as the earth brings forth its shoots, and as a garden causes what is sown in it to spring up, so the Lord God will cause righteousness and praise to spring up before all the nations. For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent, and for Jerusalem’s sake I will not rest, until her vindication shines out like the dawn, and her salvation like a burning torch. The nations shall see your vindication, and all the kings your glory; and you shall be called by a new name that the mouth of the Lord will give. You shall be a crown of beauty in the hand of the Lord, and a royal diadem in the hand of your God. The Word of the Lord.
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Psalm
147:13-21
• sung by all
Worship the Lord, O Je/rusalem; * praise your God, /O Zion;
For he has strengthened the bars of your /gates; * he has blessed your children /within you. He has established peace on your /borders; * he satisfies you with the /finest wheat. He sends out his command to the /earth, * and his word runs ve/ry swiftly. He gives snow like /wool; * he scatters hoar/frost like ashes.
He scatters his hail like /bread crumbs; * who can stand a/gainst his cold?
He sends forth his word and /melts them; * he blows with his wind, and the /waters flow. He declares his word to /Jacob, * his statutes and his judgments /to Israel.
He has not done so to any other /nation; * to them he has not revealed his judgments. /Hallelujah!
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Second Lesson
Galatians 3:23-25; 4:4-7
Now before faith came, we were imprisoned and guarded under the law until faith would be revealed. Therefore the law was our disciplinarian until Christ came, so that we might be justified by faith. But now that faith has come, we are no longer subject to a disciplinarian. But when the fullness of time had come, God
sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, in order to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as children. And because you are children, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, “Abba! Father!” So you are no longer a slave but a child, and if a child then also an heir, through God.
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God. Hymn 82 Gospel
Of the Father’s love begotten John 1:1-18
The Holy Gospel of our Lord, Jesus Christ, acording to John.
Glory to you, Lord Christ
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being. What has come into being in him was life, and the life was the light of all people. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it. There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. He came as a witness to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him. He himself was not the light, but he came to testify to the light. The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world. He was in the world, and the world came into being through him; yet the world did not know him. He came to what was his own, and his own people The Gospel of the Lord.
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did not accept him. But to all who received him, who believed in his name, he gave power to become children of God, who were born, not of blood or of the will of the flesh or of the will of man, but of God. And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father’s only son, full of grace and truth. (John testified to him and cried out, “This was he of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me ranks ahead of me because he was before me.’”) From his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace. The law indeed was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. No one has ever seen God. It is God the only Son, who is close to the Father’s heart, who has made him known.
Sermon
The Reverend William L. Bippus
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
Prayers of the People • BCP 388
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.
Form IV
Let us pray for the Church and for the world.
Grant, Almighty God, that all who confess your Name may be united in your truth, live together in your love, and reveal your glory in the world. • silence Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer.
Guide the people of this land, and of all the nations, in the ways of justice and peace; that we may honor one another and serve the common good. • silence Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer. Give us all a reverence for the earth as your own creation, that we may use its resources rightly in the service of others and to your honor and glory. • silence Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer.
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Lead the committee which is charged with searching for the woman or man who will be the next Dean of the Cathedral. • silence Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer. Bless all whose lives are closely linked with ours, and grant that we may serve Christ in them, and love one another as he loves us. We give thanks for the birthdays of Hollis Real, Mike DaRif, Carolyn Van Zant, Chris Hart and the anniversary of Jerry & Carol Brown, Victor & Susan Marquardt. • silence Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer.
Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit; give them courage and hope in their troubles, and bring them the joy of your salvation. We pray for those on our prayer list especially James Searcy, Ginger Shackleton, Tim Tice, Carol Brown, Charles Cooksey, Gretchen Davis, Carol Kendall, Norma Laufer, Jerry Marsh, Donna Pottinger. • silence Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer. We commend to your mercy all who have died, that your will for them may be fulfilled; and we pray that we may share with all your saints in your eternal kingdom. • silence Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer. • the celebrant adds a concluding collect.
• all greet one another in the name of the Lord The peace of the Lord be always with you.
The Peace
And also with you.
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Dean’s Welcome
Holy Communion Offertory Anthem
I Wonder as I Wander
I wonder as I wander out under the sky How Jesus my Saviour did come for to die For poor on’ry people like you and like I I wonder as I wander out under the sky
Presentation Hymn 98
Unto us a boy is born!
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:
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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. 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:
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The Lord’s Prayer • BCP 364 Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.
The Breaking of the Bread Fraction Anthem
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• families of choir members may receive the sacrament together at the beginning of the
distribution of communion. You may simply join your family member in the line, receive, then return to your seat. Children of choristers may return to their seat or join their family for the remainder of the service in the chancel. • any baptized person from any Christian tradition who wishes to encounter the Real Presence of the Risen Christ in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood is welcome to receive Holy Communion. If you wish to learn more about the Sacrament of Holy Baptism, please speak with a priest or deacon following the liturgy. • gluten free wafers are available; as you prepare to receive bread indicate your preference to the priest • if you would like to receive a blessing instead of Communion, please indicate this by crossing your arms over your chest
Communion Hymn 115
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What child is this, who, laid to rest
• all stand
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.
Blessing Concluding Hymn 100
Joy to the world! the Lord is come
Dismissal Let us go forth into the world rejoicing in the newborn Prince of Peace. Alleluia, alleluia.
Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia. Postlude
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serving today . . .
Stanley Plummer
Jack Ashworth, organist Daniel Gilliam, choirmaster Lacey Gilliam, soloist The Cathedral Choir Aaron Angel, verger Hunter Gilliam, Susan Torok, lectors Jan Margerum, intercessor Helen Murray, Ruth Wukasch, Dorothy Converse, Mike DaRif, chalice bearers Tim Tice, Carolyn Van Zant, Susan Marquardt, acolytes Rob Guillen, altar guild
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My dear people of Christ Church Cathedral, and our guests, It is good to be with you on this Sunday after Christmas Day. I hope the holidays have been a joy for you.
Take a moment to read in this Cathedral Matters more about life at the Cathedral. Midday Mass is on break this week, but returns on Monday, January 7. Read about that on page 2—and more about worship, spiritual formation, service, and fellowship in the following pages. Enjoy the last few days of Christmastide—and as you prepare for worship today, reflect upon these words, by the well-known, prolific author ‘anonymous’, on how to genuinely celebrate Christmas: Mend a quarrel…Seek out a forgotten friend…Dismiss suspicion, and replace it with trust…Write a letter…Share some treasure…Give a soft answer… Encourage youth… Manifest your loyalty in word and deed…Keep a promise… Find the time… Forego a grudge…Forgive an enemy…Listen…Apologize if you were wrong…Try to understand… Reject envy as unworthy…Examine your demands on others…Think first of someone else…Appreciate others…Be kind; be gentle…Laugh a little…Laugh a little more…Deserve confidence…Take up arms against malice…Decry complacency… Express your gratitude…Go to church…Welcome a stranger…Gladden the heart of a child…Take pleasure in the beauty and wonder of the earth…Speak your love…Speak it again. I am glad you are here. Faithfully,
The Very Reverend Joan Pritcher Your Dean in the Interim, On this First Sunday After Christmas Day
we pray New or Updated This Week — Midday Mass Updated
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Midday Mass
Pick a day to come pray with us.
Midday Mass is on break but it returns Monday, January 7. Note that there will be weeks (such as this week of January 7) when there is a day (or days) without the commemoration of a saint or a feast day. On the days that there is not a saint or feast (such as Monday and Friday of this week), there will still be Midday Eucharist. Commemorations for the week of Jan. 7 are: Tuesday Harriet Bedell, Deaconess and Missionary, 1969 Wednesday Julia Chester Emery, Missionary, 1922 Thursday William Laud, Archbishop of Canterbury, 1645 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, Tuesday; Randy Wells, Wednesday; Page Curry & Terry Laun, Thursday; Jerry Marsh, Friday.
Daily Prayer Online
Prayer is an important part of being an Episcopalian. The discipline of prayer, known as the Daily Office, is one of the gifts of the Church to us. Daily Prayer Online uses our Cathedral Facebook page. Each morning at 5:00 a.m., 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 2 Church Cathedral@ChristChurchLouKY.org.
CHRISTMASTIDE AT THE CATHEDRAL Feast of the Incarnation December 24, 7 pm (music begins at 6:30) — with first Eucharist of Christmas and reading of the Christmas Narrative Feast of the Incarnation December 24, 11 pm (music begins at 10:30) — with blessing of the Creche
Christmas Day Eucharist December 25, Noon in the Chapel with the singing of Christmas carols
Feast of the Epiphany January 6, 8:30 am and 10:30 am
Interested in Singing in the Choir?
Do you have experience singing in choir? Are you interested in contributing your talents to the Cathedral Choir? If so, please talk to choirmaster Daniel Gilliam, either in person on a Sunday or send him an email danielgilliam@gmail.com.
we study Children’s Sunday School
Children’s Sunday School meets at 9:45 in Dean’s Hall. Children’s Sunday School uses a clergy, chapter, parent and parishioner-led Montessori-based curriculum. Our team includes: Art Specialist, Stephanie Potter; Assistant Presenter, Carol Syvertsen; and several aides. Special thanks to Dorothy Converse, Chase Durnil, Chase Winemiller, 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 Letters of St. Paul. You are invited to join the group at any time.
we work Urban Ministry Partnership
The Cathedral is part of a group of parishes intown and in surrounding neighborhoods that works to create relationships with our downtown neighbors. The Partnership sponsors Laundry Love and has offered joint coffee hours and neighborhood picnics for service and fellowship. The intown parishes are Calvary, the Cathedral, Our Merciful Savior and St. George’s. Supporting parishes are Advent, St. Clement and St. Thomas. If building and nurturing relationships with our downtown neighbors is of interest to you, let us know.
Laundry Love, a Diocesan Urban Ministry Initiative: Jan. 10 & 17 Laundry Love provides assistance to individuals and families that do not have washers/dryers or cannot afford to add expensive laundry costs to their budget. We help fund Laundry Love through your contributions to DEO (Downtown Episcopal Outreach). Laundry Love happens every 2nd Thursday, 5:30-8 p.m. at Aunt Bee’s Laundromat, 2nd and Ormsby and every 3rd Thursday 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.
Episcopal Relief & Development
Episcopal Relief & Development (ERD) is the compassionate response of The Episcopal Church to human suffering in the world. Hearing God’s call to seek and serve Christ in all persons and to respect the dignity of every human being, ERD serves to bring together the generosity of Episcopalians and others with the needs of the world. ERD faithfully administers the funds that are received from the Church and raised from other sources. It provides relief in times of disaster and promotes sustainable development by identifying and addressing the root causes of suffering. To contribute donate on line https:// www.episcopalrelief.org or write your check to the Cathedral memo it ‘ERD’.
Justice Ministry Through CLOUT
Here’s the latest on your Justice Ministry: The Cathedral, along with 20 other CLOUT member congregations in Louisville, works to build a city of justice where its systems assure that all people are treated fairly. On Dec. 4 CLOUT held its Researchto-Action Kickoff. While past issue efforts will continue, we will begin to research a new issue this year relating to Senior Concerns. The first task will be to decide on a specific problem affecting senior citizens in our city. What problem would you like to see us work to correct? Do you have a story to tell? In addition, if you would like to be part of this justice ministry at the Cathedral, please speak to one of the CLOUT Team members: Page Curry, Mildred Franks, and Jim Monin.
Next Community Breakfast is January 6
The next Community Breakfast is January 6, 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.
Kentucky Refugee Ministries
Consider supporting KRM which works to relocate refugees in Louisville. What your gift can do: $25 provides a blanket for a refugee child, $50 provides a monthly bus pass for an adult seeking work, $75 provides groceries for a family’s first week in Kentucky, $100 assists with medications for a sick mother, $150 assists with a heating bill for a 1-bedroom apartment, $500 assists with rent for a family’s new apartment, $1,000 assists a family if someone gets ill and can’t work, $2,500 co-sponsors a new family for three months. Kentucky Refugee Ministries, 969-B Cherokee Rd., Louisville, KY 40204, (502) 479-9180.
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Central Louisville Community Ministries
Central Louisville Community Ministries (CLCM), formerly Help Ministries of Central Louisville, is one of the oldest community ministries in the city of Louisville. It was created in 1968 by ministers in the downtown area to respond in a structured way to the requests for help that came to churches. CLCM gives direct and personal assistance to residents of the central Louisville community who are in need; to provide a place where residents feel welcome and can receive referrals and shortterm emergency assistance; to advocate on behalf of clients for the improvement of the quality of assistance from providers of public and private services; to create and implement programs that build a sense of community among clients, churches, businesses, and the public and private social sectors; and to provide opportunities to fulfill their urban missions by combining their resources, both financial and human.
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.
Coffee In The Hall
Each weekday morning from 8 am to 12:30 pm the hallway in the link building is open to our neighbors. This allows them the chance to come in for a break from the heat/cold/rain, use the restroom, and have a cup of coffee or a bottled water. You can help with this ministry by donating 4-pound bags of sugar, cans of ground coffee, or bottled water to the Cathedral Office. 4
we listen New or Updated This Week — Coffee Hour Hosts
Coffee Hour Hosts
Coffee Hour hosts for today are Fathers Edgar Wallace and William Bippus. Be sure to thank them for their hospitality.
Cathedral Book Group
Read the book, save the date! The Cathedral book group’s next read is Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng. We will meet on Sunday, January 13 to discuss it. Time and place to be announced later.
Pastoral Care
If you have a Pastoral Care Emergency or Concern, call Dean Pritcher any time on the Pastoral Care line: 502-632-3213. In addition, when there are pastoral concerns about members of our congregation, and with the concurrence of the person or people concerned, Randy Peters sends an e-mail to a list of people who have indicated that they want to know about these concerns. If you want to be included in that distribution list, please let Randy know, either in person or by e-mail, rpeters421@yahoo.com.
Sharing Faith Dinners
Bishop White has invited all congregations of the diocese to participate in the Sharing Faith Dinners, a program intended to draw us deeper into the work of engaging our faith. He writes that “this resource is being offered by the Departments of Christian Formation, and Mission and Evangelism, in response to the call in his address to the 189th Diocesan Convention to renew our focus on adult baptism and evangelism. It will benefit our congregations and our ministry as a diocese.” Sign-up sheet for participating in a gathering is on the Office Bulletin Board. Let me know if you have questions.
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.
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!
Men’s Lunch Group
Cathedral men will meet for lunch and conversation on the first Wednesday of the month. For information call Mike DaRif at 500-4157. All Cathedral men are welcome.
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.
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.
we build New or Updated This Week — Office Volunteers
Office Volunteers
Office volunteers for this week were Randy Peters, Page Curry, Jane Halliday. If you would like to volunteer some time in the office contact Frazier Marsh.
Greetings from your Christ Church Cathedral Dean Search Committee:
As your 9-member Dean Search committee consisting of: Mike DaRif, Susan Marquardt, Jan Margerum, Stephanie Potter, Paul Real, Katherine Stevenson, Jim Walsh, Kay Wilkinson and chaired by Kirt Jacobs, we want to welcome all of you to the next phase and the first major step on the way to selecting our next Dean. Effective 12-1-18 through 12-31-18, the following Congregational Assessment Survey link will be available for your completion and submission at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ ChristCathedralLouisville
Please note this survey is anonymous. It has 95-multiple choice questions. There are NO essays. It MUST be completed in one session. You CANNOT save your work and start again; otherwise, you will have to start all over again from the very beginning. Lastly, there will be committee members with laptop computers to assist you online during ALL of the following 5 coffee hours after Dec. 2018’s Sunday services as follows: 12/23/18 12/30/18
There will also be printed PDF versions of the survey to complete during these sessions....(we would ideally want them turned it that day, but people will want to take them home).
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Office Hours
For the holidays, the Cathedral will be closed December 26 & 31 and January 1. The Cathedral Office hours are Tuesday – Friday, 10 am – 1 pm., and the building is open from 9 am til 4:30 pm. To see Frazier Marsh, Parish Administrator, come between 9:00 and 11:00 am. However, if you have a pastoral care need at any time and cannot get through, the pastoral care line is always open - 502-632-3213.
Stewardship at the Cathedral
Prayerfully consider how you would like to support the ministry of Christ Church Cathedral for 2019. Pledge cards are available at the west and south entrances to the Nave, and on the office sideboard. You have also received a pledge card in the mail, along with a letter from your Senior Warden, Tom Peters. Register your intention on your pledge card and return it by mail or on any Sunday. We have received 76 Pledges totaling $276,385.
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.
Chapter 2019
The Nominating Committee, comprised of Chapter members who are rotating off in January, will consider all names that have been submitted along with suggestions of their own, as they carefully, prayerfully, form the ballot. Election for Chapter 2019 will take place at Annual Meeting, after 10:30 worship, January 27. Chapter members will be Cathedral members in good standing—which means they are regular in attendance, faithful in ministry and givers/pledgers of record
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Time to RE-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 online: • Visit www.kroger.com/communityrewards and hit “Create an Account.” • Register your Kroger Plus Card number. • Once you are registered, you’ll see a tab that says “Kroger Community Rewards.” Hit the “Enroll” tab. • You will be asked for the company name or number. For best results, enter the Cathedral company number, 11088. • Confirm “Christ Church Cathedral” as your charity and you are signed up. • Next time you shop, double check that your Kroger receipt notes Christ Church Cathedral as your recipient.
Parking at the Cathedral
Parking has been arranged for Sunday mornings at 3 locations: the Transamerica Parking Lot adjacent to Cathedral Commons (Sunday mornings only), at the corner of 2nd and Muhammed Ali; the old “Midas Lot” behind the Cathedral and entered by 1st St. at Louisville Surgical Center entrance; and the YMCA Garage on 2nd St. The Transamerica lot is only to be used for Sunday mornings (you will be towed if you park there at other times). The old “Midas Lot” can also be used on Sunday mornings and in the evenings and on Saturday when the Louisville Surgical Center is closed. The YMCA Garage can be used at anytime although there may be a parking fee depending on day and time. We will continue to work on other options.
Digital Giving
A campaign has been created for online giving with an option to give for general support. The goal is unlimited, but in the future items can be added with specific goals if needed. Payments are made online through Amazon.com with a credit or debit card. The Cathedral will receive a check each month less a 5% payment processing fee. A report will be emailed monthly as well, listing details of each contribution. Campaigns can be accessed using the Donate link at the top of our website. A link will need to be added for mobile.
Scan Your Bulletin and Other Tech Notes
A QR code is posted at each entrance of the Nave. Scan it with your smartphone or other electronic device to download the Service Bulletin and Cathedral Matters into your device. To access the Cathedral’s Wi Fi signal when you are here, use the password ccc421425. And friend us on Facebook: Christ Church Cathedral (421 S. 2nd St., Louisville). Let us know if you have any questions.
Cathedral Chapter
Sara Ceresa, Diocesan Representative Michael Cooper Vance Fritton, Junior Warden Kirt Jacobs Sissy Lanier Kitten Lawless Patsy Melton James Moody, Diocesan Representative Laura Muhlenberg, Diocesan Representative Helen Murray Bill Shelton Stephanie Potter Tom Peters, Senior Warden Paul Real Kay Shields Wilkinson
CALENDAR Sunday, December 23 • 8:30 am Holy Eucharist, Rite I in the Chapel • 9:15 am Adult Bible Study • 9:45 am Children’s Sunday School in Dean’s Hall • 10:30 am Holy Eucharist, Rite II in the Cathedral • 11:45 am Coffee Hour Monday, December 24 • 9 am - 1 pm Uniting Partners for Women & Children (UP) in the Lower Level • Cathedral Office Closed • NO Noon Eucharist in the Chapel • 6 pm Childcare in Dean’s Hall • 6:30 pm Prelude Music, Cathedral Choir and Strings • 7 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 pm Festival Choral Eucharist: Bishop Terry White, preaching and presiding Tuesday, December 25 • Office Closed • Noon Spoken Eucharist with Carols in the Chapel Wednesday, December 26 • Cathedral Closed • NO Noon Eucharist Thursday, December 27 • Dean’s Sabbath • Office Hours 10 am –1 pm • NO Noon Eucharist Friday, December 28 • 9 am - 1 pm UP • Office Hours 10 am –1 pm • NO Noon Eucharist Saturday, December 29 • Cathedral Closed Sunday, December 30 • 8:30 am Holy Eucharist, Rite I in the Chapel • 9:15 am Adult Bible Study • 9:45 am Child Care in Deans’ Hall • 10:30 am Holy Eucharist, Rite II in the Cathedral • 11:45 am Coffee Hour continued on next page 7
Monday, December 31 • Cathedral Office Closed • NO Noon Eucharist Tuesday, January 1 • Cathedral Office Closed • NO Noon Eucharist Wednesday, January 2 • 9 am - 1 pm Uniting Partners for Women & Children (UP) in the Lower Level • Office Hours 10 am –1 pm • 10 am – 8 pm West London Alliance Church – Bishops’ Hall • NO Noon Eucharist • 6:30 pm Choir Rehearsal Thursday, January 3 • Dean’s Sabbath • Office Hours 10 am –1 pm • 10 am – 8 pm West London Alliance Church – Bishops’ Hall • NO Noon Eucharist Friday, January 4 • 9 am - 1 pm UP • Office Hours 10 am –1 pm • 10 am – 8 pm West London Alliance Church – Bishops’ Hall • NO Noon Eucharist Saturday, January 5 • Cathedral Closed Sunday, January 6 • 8:30 am Holy Eucharist, Rite I in the Chapel • 8:30 am Community Breakfast • 9:15 am Adult Bible Study • 9:45 am Child Carel in Dean’s Hall • 10:30 am Holy Eucharist, Rite II in the Cathedral • 11:45 am Coffee Hour
Why do we pray, study, work, listen and build?
Benedict, the father of Benedictine spirituality, suggested that our life is best balanced between prayer, study, and work. We have taken that challenge as the basis of our common life together at Christ Church Cathedral: We pray (worship and the arts). We study (spiritual formation). We work (service to others). In addition, we know that we are sustained by our life together, and that works best when we listen to one another. We also aim to build and maintain a structure that will support all of our ministry efforts. And so: We listen (cathedral life and fellowship), We build (administration). In Cathedral Matters, you will find information about ministry opportunities at the Cathedral which fit into all five of these areas. Under each of the five main categories you will see what is new to the listing for this week. You will notice that some paragraphs repeat weekly, so that our guests won’t miss any news. You are urged to take your Cathedral Matters home with you so that you will have it for ready reference. Now, read about our ministry, think about how you would like to be involved...and jump right in!
Christ Church Cathedral 421 S. 2nd St., Louisville, KY 40202 502 • 587 • 1354 Frazier Marsh • administrative assistant
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The Very Rev. Joan Pritcher • dean
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Planned Giving, Your Legacy of Faith The year end is coming! At least this solicitation is not coming by mail, email or voice mail. The year end is a time for you to consider options regarding financial matters such as a major gift to the Endowment Corporation.
IRA’s: For traditional IRA owners who have turned 70 ½, a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) is mandatory and is taxed as ordinary income, unless it is made as a qualified charitable distribution to a charity such as the Endowment Corporation. For those who have not yet reached that age and who find that tax deferred savings in this form are not needed, some or all of an IRA (or other tax advantaged savings) can be transferred tax free as well.
Appreciated Securities; Gifts of shares of stock or bonds which were acquired long ago and have a low “basis” qualify for charitable deduction at full current value. If such shares are transferred to children or others, the current value over basis (and annual exclusion) may be subject to gift tax. Even closely-held securities may be considered.
Life Insurance Policies: Rather than let any form of life insurance policy or annuity lapse, consider gifting it to the Endowment Corp. Other Tangible Property: If you have a car, one or more pieces of unneeded “brown” furniture, a painting, or even real estate which is no longer needed, consider giving it to the Cathedral or the Endowment Corporation. Cash or prospective inheritances: Current cash or expected inheritances can become valuable deductions as well.
Years ago the Endowment Corporation and the Chapter adopted joint Gift Acceptance Policy to facilitate giving for the Cathedral. If you and your tax advisor find this time of year a good time to make a gift, please feel free to contact a member of the Endowment Corporation Board or the Dean to discuss how such generosity can be accepted.
We Pray . . .
Prayer is at the heart of Christian community. We use this space to bring before God and the community the needs of those we love. Please submit prayer requests for yourself and others to the church office: info@christchurchlouky.org. We will include those names here so that the community may join you in prayer.
. . . in the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, for the Anglican Church of Korea . . . in the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, for the Murray State University Campus Ministry . . . for Cathedral members in need of healing Donna Pottinger, James Searcy, Ginger Shackleton, Tim Tice, Carol Brown, Charles Cooksey, Gretchen Davis, Maurice Gordon, Carol Kendall, Norma Laufer, Jerry Marsh . . . for family and friends of Cathedral members
David Davies, Frank Turner Ed Harrel, Dave Pottinger David Collett, Betty Harrison Janet Shedd & family Alex and Brittany, Larry and Rona, James, Nathan Aidan, Kelly Brown, Sandy Burns, Diane Hobscheid, Keith Kozel Phyllis Pope, Faye Ragsdale-Hussey, Robinson/French Families 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, Nancy Davis, Mike Kimery Morgan Phillips, Gibbs Reese, Alex Rohleder, Judy Vance Justin Gallahar Clayton, Jim, Yvonne, Bill Turner, Mary Turner Robert Vaughan Grace Kleinschmidt Eric Zoerb Art Embry, Nick & Sally Heil, Jim Watkins & Dean Weller Becky E., Liam, Sam, Noah & Molly, Paula Hamilton, Jeff Potter Foster care children in the Commonwealth of Kentucky Willis and Faye Gill, Terry, Jesse, Megan David Ellis Lindsay Wager Betty Jordan, Susan Livingston, Doug Murray Matt Livingood Mary Dade, Elena & Max Matthews, Bridget Puzon Ivan Potter Brittany, Hank Buckwalter, Liam Coursey, Fr. Nick England Grace Flint, Margaret, Joe Stamper, George Tussey Holt Alexander, Tom Stigger Ann Snyder, Chaurice Weathers Jim, Steven, Beth Julius Gray, Bee Lampkins Janet Dostal Corbin Harris Hannah Werst Jared Stivers
. . . for those celebrating birthdays
Hollis Real, Mike DaRif, Carolyn Van Zant, Chris Hart
. . . for those celebrating anniversaries
Jerry & Carol Brown, Victor & Susan Marquardt
requested by
Jerry Brown Carol Brown Melinda Collett Jim & Becky Collings Dorothy Converse Page Curry Mike DaRif Judy Donahue Darren Drain Tara Durnil McCall Eng Mike Foster Bobbie Fritton Vance Fritton Lea Ann Garbrough Paula Hale Angie Halliday Bruce Kleinschmidt Sissy Lanier Terry Laun Kitten Lawless Jan Margerum Jerry Marsh Patsy Melton Helen Murray Nancy Otto Randy Peters Stephanie Potter Dean Pritcher Jan Scholtz Jim Snyder Tom Thill Tim Tice Susan Torok Carolyn Van Zant John & Marilyn Werst Kay Shields Wilkinson
Christ Church Cathedral Episcopal Diocese of Kentucky The Rt. Rev. Terry Allen White, Bishop The Very Rev. Joan Pritcher, Dean in the Interim The Rev. William L. Bippus, Pastoral Associate The Rev. R. Edgar Wallace, Pastoral Associate The Rev. Dr. Eva Markham, Deacon Frazier Marsh, Interim Office Manager Thomas Thill, Sacristan 421 South Second Street, Louisville, KY 40202 502-587-1354 www.christchurchlouky.org • info@christchurchlouky.org