cathedral times December 4, 2016
The Weekly Newsletter of the Cathedral of St. Philip, Serving Atlanta and the World
NOMINEES FOR THE CH AP TER CLASS OF 2019 The Cathedral Nominating Committee has submitted the following slate of candidates, approved by the Chapter, to be voted on by the parish at the annual Parish Meeting, which will take place on Sunday, December 11 at 10 a.m. in Child Hall. Mary Caroline Cravens continues her two-year term as Senior Warden. The Committee has also selected Doug O’Bryan from the pool of current Chapter members as their nominee for Junior Warden 2017-2018. Their biographies are on page 3.
J. M ATTHEW ANTHONY Matt has been a member of the Cathedral for over 25 years, currently serving on the finance count team and participating in Old Fashioned Sunday School. He has served as a Sunday School teacher, usher, and chair of the Stewardship Committee. An attorney, Matt is a partner at Warner Bates and member of the Georgia State Bar, Atlanta Bar, and Inn of Court. Other activities include involvement with the Lovett School and coaching youth sports. Matt and his wife Beth have four children: Matthew, Wesley, Mason, and Hendricks.
C A ROL BA K ER Carol has been a member of the Cathedral for eight years and began singing in the Cathedral Choir and Schola as a staff singer over sixteen years ago. She participates in St. Veronica’s Guild, and with the Cathedral Choir she has served as the social chairman, choir rummage sale organizer, and president. Carol is a retired elementary school teacher who also was a Gwinnett County PTA president and board member of the Atlanta Schola Cantorum. A new resident of Fulton County, Carol and her husband Newell have three adult children: Jonathan, Elizabeth, and Patrick, and a one-year-old grandson, Oliver.
“The voice of one crying out in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.’” From this week’s lectionary Matthew 3:3
BRIDGET BOBICK JA MES Bridget has been active at the Cathedral for 21 years. She is the owner of The James Law Firm, LLC. A member of St. Monica’s Guild, Bridget has served as their outreach chair and treasurer, volunteered with and sponsored the Cathedral Antiques Show and the Homeless Requiem, and participated in Foyers. Other activities include Atlanta Women’s Foundation, the Cathedral Preschool Parents’ Council, Jackson Elementary School PTA, Notre Dame Club of Atlanta, and the Georgia Network to End Sexual Assault, as a former board member. She and her husband David have two young children: Marianne and Brendan.
JENNIFER MCCLUR E Jenny has been a member of the Cathedral for 24 years. She participates in the Old Fashioned Sunday School, St. Anne’s Guild, and St. Catherine’s Guild. Jenny has served as a board member and chair of the Cathedral Counseling Center, volunteered for the Cathedral Antiques Show, and organized the sponsor party the last two years. Her other activities include volunteering and committee work for the Southeastern Flower Show, Botanical Garden Associates, Northside Youth Organization, Pace Academy, Westminster Schools, Club Estates Garden Club, and Lake Rabun Association Board. Jenny and her husband Alan have three adult children: Tippa, Alan Jr., and Ford.
C Y RUS PHILPOTT Cy transferred to the Cathedral three years ago. He serves as an usher, volunteers at Week of Wonder, attends Sons of Thunder men’s prayer breakfasts, and has chaired the Kanuga Parish Retreat. Cy is a freelance consultant and stay-at-home dad. His other activities include Buckhead Forest Civic Association, and with the Lovett School he serves as a classroom volunteer, Cub Scout den leader, and on the True Blue Annual Fund Parent Committee. Cy and his wife Carrie have two young children: George and Anna.
M ATTHEW D. R ICH A R DSON Matt has been a member of the Cathedral for ten years. He is an usher and attends the Sons of Thunder men’s prayer breakfasts. An attorney with Alston & Bird LLP, Matt serves as board member and legal counsel for Atlanta Ronald McDonald House, and board member for Atlanta International Arbitration Society. He and his wife Allison have three young children: Reid, Grace, and Graham.