The Cathedral Times - November 27, 2022

The CATHEDRAL TIMES

The weekly newsletter of the Cathedral of St. Philip · Serving Atlanta and the World · November 27, 2022

NOMINEES FOR THE CHAPTER CLASS OF 2025

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 4 at 10 a.m. in Child Hall. Ward Bondurant continues his two-year term as Senior Warden. The Nominating Committee has nominated Melody Palmore as Junior Warden for 2023-2024. Their biographies are on page 4.

GEOFF DELONG

Geoff has been a Cathedral member for 23 years, and currently serves as a Finance Committee member, Usher Chair-of-the-day, lector and intercessor, and Building Committee member. He has previously served on the Chapter, as Treasurer, as Treasurer for the Friends of Cathedral Music Board, and on several Stewardship committees. Geoff participates in the Thursday Morning Men’s Group, and in Old Fashioned Sunday School. Professionally, Geoff works as an investment manager. In the community, he’s been involved with Holy Innocents’ Touchdown Club and North Atlanta Baseball Foundation. He and his wife, Dorsey, have four children, two teenagers and two young adults.

ANNE MATTHEWS

A life-long Episcopalian, Anne has been a member of the Cathedral for 32 years. She is currently involved with Cathedral Giving By Design, the Altar Guild, Stewardship Committee, the Homeless Requiem, and St. Clare’s Guild. In the past, Anne was chair of the 50th Cathedral Antiques Show, and was involved with several ECW guilds and Youth Ministries. Anne is equally committed to community involvement, including the Junior League of Atlanta, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, and City of Refuge. Anne enjoys working in the family business, deep sea fishing and other sports. Anne and husband, Chip, have three adult children.

COBY NIXON

Coby has been a Cathedral member since 2016. His current and past involvement at the Cathedral include: serving as an Usher, attending Old Fashioned Sunday School, Confirmation Class, Parish Retreat, Godly Play and other activities with his daughters. Professionally, Coby is an attorney specializing in litigation involving patents and other intellectual property. Coby has been active in the community by serving with the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation, Atlanta Pro Bono Roundtable, and the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership. He enjoys golf, reading autobiographies and classic fiction, and spending time with his family: his wife, Ansley, and their two daughters, Margot (8) and Andie (4).

MARGARET POE

Margaret, a cradle Episcopalian, has been a Cathedral member since 2005. She is serving on the Cathedral Preschool Board, and has also been active with St. Monica’s Guild, Parish Retreats, and Green Aprons. Professionally, Margaret is an attorney. In the community, she has volunteered for the American Cancer Society as well as at her children’s schools. Margaret loves learning about people and cultures and has a particular interest in the environment and mental health issues. She and her husband, Mason, have a daughter (11) and a son (9).

JANIE SAGER

Janie has been a member of the Cathedral for over thirty years. She’s currently involved with the ECW and St. Clare’s Guild, Community of Hope, Bible Studies and Old Fashioned Sunday School, Cathedral Giving By Design, and the Stewardship Committee. In the past she was active in various guilds and children’s ministries. Professionally, Janie is a home manager, interior designer, and former litigation manager. In the wider community, Janie was involved with many programs at her children's schools. Her special interests are gardening, interior design, art, tennis, and golf. Janie and husband, Rick, have one son and twin daughters, all young adults.

ABBY SCHULTZ

Abby has been a Cathedral member for three years and is currently Chair of the Young Professionals, a Youth Ministry volunteer, and member of the Newcomers Committee. She holds a bachelor’s degree in English and translation studies from the University of Michigan and a master’s degree in hospitality business management from Michigan State University. Professionally, she is the Events Manager for SAIS (Southern Association of Independent Schools). Abby enjoys quilting, reading, and, of course, cheering on the Michigan Wolverines in football!

This SUNDAY

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 · The First Sunday of Advent, Year A Isaiah 2:1-5 · Psalm 122 · Romans 13:11-14 · Matthew 24:36-44

8:45 A.M. AND 11:15 A.M.: IN-PERSON AND ONLINE

CATHEDRALATL.ORG / THE CATHEDRAL OF ST. PHILIP APP / FACEBOOK / YOUTUBE

7:45 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST, MIKELL CHAPEL

Celebrant and Preacher: The Rev. Dr. Thee Smith

8:45 AND 11:15 AM HOLY EUCHARIST, CATHEDRAL

Celebrant: The Rev. Canon Julia Mitchener

Preacher: The Rev. Dr. Thee Smith

8:45 a.m. Cathedral Singers / 11:15 a.m. Cathedral Schola: Gerre Hancock (1934-2012), The Lord will surely come Francisco Guerrero (1528-1599), Rorate caeli

11:15 A.M. SERVICIO DE KOINONIA, CON LA SANTA EUCARISTÍA , MIKELL CHAPEL

Celebrant and Preacher: The Rev. Canon Lauren Holder

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P.M. ADVENT PROCESSION WITH LESSONS AND CAROLS , CATHEDRAL

Officiant: The Rev. Canon George Maxwell

Cathedral Choir: Great O Antiphons

Richard Marlow (1939-2013), Advent Responsory “Lo! he comes with clouds descending” Helmsley Ben Parry (b.1965), Adam lay ybounden “Creator of the stars of night” Conditor alme siderum Francisco Guerrero (1528-1599), Rorate caeli “Come, thou Redeemer of the earth” Puer nobis nascitur Kerensa Briggs (b.1991), A tender shoot “Lo, how a Rose e’er blooming” Es ist ein Ros entsprungen Charles Beaudrot, Jr. (b. 1951), Comfort, comfort ye my people Howard Helvey (b. 1968), There is no Rose of such virtue arr. David Schelat (b.1955), The Angel Gabriel Herbert Howells (1892-1983), Magnificat (Gloucester Cathedral) Elizabeth Poston (1905-1987), Jesus Christ the apple tree “O come, O come, Emmanuel” Veni, veni Emmanuel

THIS SUNDAY

Old Fashioned Sunday School

Child Hall , 10:10 a.m.

Adult EDUCATION

This year the class is focusing on the purpose of church or, if you will, why we do what we do when we come to church. The title of the first series is “The Purpose of the Liturgy (or Why You Don’t Need to Check Your Mind at the Door When You Come to Church).” This series talks about the powerful role that cultural liturgies, both sacred and secular, play in shaping how we see the world and live our lives.

SPIRITUALITY

STREAMS OF HOPE IN THE WILDERNESS

Advent Quiet Day on Saturday, December 10

Join us for a day of quiet and contemplation, as we explore the wildernesses in our lives and in our world. During this quiet time we will see streams of hope emerge. We’ll use the Welcoming Prayer, scripture, visual expression, silence, and sharing throughout the day.

The Quiet Day will be led by the Reverend Lynnsay A. Buehler, an Episcopal priest, spiritual director, and the director of The Julian of Norwich Center of St. Bede's Episcopal Church. Lynnsay is excited to be back at the Cathedral, where she was on staff in the Pastoral Care Department from 1985-1989. The Cathedral also sponsored her throughout her ordination process. Lynnsay is an Associate of Green Bough House of Prayer, a member of Spiritual Directors International, an EfM mentor, and has trained in pastoral counseling, as well as marriage and family therapy.

The Quiet Day will take place in the Lanier House on the Cathedral Campus, 9:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 10. The cost is $20 and lunch is included. Contact Jeannie Mahood with questions, jmahood@cathedralATL.org, or 404-365-1031.

The CATHEDRAL of ST. PHILIP

The Very Rev. Samuel G. Candler, Dean

Dale Adelmann, Ph.D., Canon for Music

The Rev. Lauren R. Holder, Canon for Community and Education

The Rev. George M. Maxwell, Jr., Vicar

The Rev. Canon Julia B. Mitchener, Canon for Mission

The Rev. Catherine Zappa, Canon for Liturgy and Pastoral Care

The Rev. Deacon Juan Sandoval, Deacon for Hispanic Ministries

The Rev. Theophus “Thee” Smith, Ph.D., Priest Associate

Ward Bondurant, Senior Warden

Samuel T. Wilmoth, Junior Warden

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WARDENS

WARD BONDURANT

Last year, Dean Candler appointed Ward Bondurant as Senior Warden for 2022-2023. Ward has been active at the Cathedral for over 30 years. His current parish involvement includes the Chapter and the Farmer's Market's Executive Committee. Previously, he served as Senior Warden, Junior Warden, Stewardship Co-Chair, as a member of the Chapter and its Executive Committee, and as an adult Sunday School teacher. Ward is a recently retired attorney. He has served on several boards, including the Emmaus House Advisory Board and the Westminster Schools Alumni Board, and is currently the President of the Emmaus House Foundation. He enjoys farming, gardening, and the North Georgia mountains. Ward and his wife, Mary, have two adult children: Sam and Jack.

MELODY PALMORE

The Nominating Committee has nominated Melody Palmore to serve as Junior Warden for 2023-2024. Melody has been active at the Cathedral for over 30 years. Currently she serves on the Chapter Executive Committee, Ricks/Wheeler Grants Committee, the Cathedral Towers Board, and attends Old Fashioned Sunday School. Professionally, Melody is a medical doctor and is Associate Professor of Medicine (Division of Infectious Diseases) at Emory University School of Medicine, and Medical Director for the Women’s Program, Grady Infectious Disease Program. She has been active serving on several boards in the community, and is especially interested in health care for women living with HIV and in the intersection of safe housing and improved health. Melody and her husband, Marvin, have two adult children: Sarah and Jack.

PRAYER List

FOR THOSE WHO

ARE ILL OR

RECOVERING: LONG TERM PRAYERS: R. Huntley Allen • Randy Allen • Virginia Bicksler • Jeff Bonnell • The Bryant Family • Connie Chapman • Geraldine Charles • Heather Clark • Robert F. Clayton • Paula Cowart • Sharon Crews • The Crossley Family • Rita Daly • Debbie Dewees • Terry Dornbush • Sarah duBignon • Deborah Ellington • Ruth Erwin • Paul Fekete • Joyce Egan Ferris • John Foxworth • Lauren Giles • Ken Griffiths • Jenny Ham • Karen Howard • Jane Jones • Louise Kan • Lisa Krysiak • Bonnie Lamberth • Jill Mahaffey • Tommy Mason • Carol McDonald • Jack McDowell • Glenn Miller • Lee Moran • Susan Myers • Jim Myrick • Charlie Neal • Marian Palmore • Gene Paradise • Robert Proctor • Charles Puckett • Rubye and Wayne Reid • Lorraine Reynolds • Karen Richardson • Agnes Elizabeth Robertson • Nora Robillard • Betty Roper • Louis "Skip" Schueddig • Julie Sutton • Tommy Truesdale • Ron Wallace

FAMILY AND FRIENDS: Josephine Rose Adams • Layen and Shirley Adelmann • Jean Amick • Bettina Bass • Charlotte Eloise Bell • Ray and Pat Bell • Marie Corrigan • Ava Corroon • Bob Crawford • Judy Crosby • Jean DeSante • Redell DuBose • Dan Elson • Jack Flanigan • Mark Goodwin • Don Harp III • Michael Hale • Martha Heinze • Gayle Higley • Jackie Hoder • Jay Horton • Beth Ingle • The Kelly Family • Robin Kemp • Herb Larrabee • Pete Livezey • Carolyn R. Lusk • Lisa Madera • Lauren Makhlouf • Pat Martin • Susan Mendivil • Katie McRae • Elaine Metcalf • Ruth Ann Metcalf • Denise Mims • Betsy Moore • Nan Nettleman • Linus Nickel • Mary Catherine Ogilvie • Carl Rudolph • Einar Sagstuen • James Sands • Betty Shelton • Don Smith • Michael and Kathryn Snider • Will Sutton • John and Cleary Tanner • Aleatris Tate • Pierson Thames • Donnie Waller • Cheryl Waybright • Tre Weicker • Christie Woodfin • Whit A. Wright • Hollis Youngner

FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED: Susan Dunn • Leonard Griffin • Rene McGraw

Ward Bondurant continues his two-year term as Senior Warden. The Nominating Committee has nominated Melody Palmore as Junior Warden.

MUSIC

Advent Procession

with Lessons & Carols

Sunday, November 27 4 p.m.

ADVENT PROCESSION WITH LESSONS AND CAROLS

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 4 P.M.

This service is a wonderful opportunity to retreat from the hectic pace of the season and contemplate its true meaning. Organized around the O Antiphons – beautiful plainchant texts which invoke the Messiah to return, sung since the 8th century at Vespers on the seven evenings leading up to Christmas – the choir gradually moves into the chancel, stopping at various stations around the Cathedral nave. Each of the biblical prophecies is expanded upon by the singing of carols, anthems, and hymns which anticipate the coming of Christ, culminating in a glorious setting of the Magnificat (The Song of Mary, Luke 1:46-55) and the singing of “O come, O come, Emmanuel,” the text of which is an English translation of the very O Antiphons that the choir has sung throughout the service. Admission is free, and all are welcome!

HOLIDAY CONCERT WITH MEMBERS OF THE ATLANTA SYMPHONY BRASS

MONDAY, DECEMBER 5

7:30 P.M.

Certain to be one of the most delightful and thrilling musical events of the season again this year, members of the Atlanta Symphony Brass return to present their fifth holiday concert in the gracious acoustic of the Cathedral of St. Philip! Featuring some of the finest arrangements for brass ensemble and percussion, the program will include beloved standards from the symphonic orchestra repertoire and traditional holiday carols. The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s brass section is venerated worldwide as one of the finest in North America. Join us for an evening of magnificent music and world-class musicianship!

Presented by the Moore-Wilkerson Fund of the Cathedral of St. Philip and Friends of Cathedral Music, with assistance from the Atlanta Brass Society, Inc.

To purchase tickets, visit cathedralATL.org/concerts.

ATLANTA GAY MEN'S CHORUS HOLIDAY CONCERT

Friday, December 2 at 8 p.m.

Saturday, December 3 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.

The Atlanta Gay Men's Chorus annual holiday show at the Cathedral is always a must-see event and this tradition is how thousands of Atlantians have kicked off their holiday season for over four decades. This year is extra special as the chorus performs some all-time favorites and new music to fill your hearts. Tickets can be purchased at voicesofnote.org

OUTREACH

CHRISTMAS BASKETS FOR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

We need your help to once again provide items for and deliver our annual Habitat Christmas baskets. We need volunteers to buy or make items to fill our baskets and be part of delivery. We also are inviting children to make some ornaments that can be put into the baskets. In the meantime, mark your calendars for basket contributions on Friday, December 9, and delivery on Saturday, December 10. Contact John Champion, at johntcham@gmail.com or 404 307-0817, for more information. Sign up to volunteer at cathedralATL.org/habitat.

CAMELS HERALD ST. VERONICA’S GUILD EPIPHANY

DRIVE

St. Veronica’s Guild is bringing camels to the Cathedral Atrium in Epiphany! Since the Wise Men reportedly rode their camels as they brought gifts to the Christ Child, the wise women of St. Veronica’s Guild use the camel as their symbol in their fundraising Epiphany Drive. The drive helps underwrite costs for the toiletries gifts they bring to four community ministries through the year. Watch the Cathedral Times, the January Outreach e-newsletter, and look for the Guild Epiphany Drive display table in the Atrium on Sundays in January. You will learn more about the Guild toiletries ministry and the four amazing organizations (Emmaus House, Crossroads Community Ministries, Church of the Common Ground, and Holy Comforter Episcopal Church) that benefit. Please offer your monetary gifts in the Epiphany Drive to support St. Veronica’s Guild's ongoing toiletries ministry by visiting cathedralATL.org/epiphany.

ST. MONICA'S GUILD TOY DRIVE

Please join St. Monica’s Guild in a toy drive to assist Emmaus House in providing a cheerful Christmas to all in their neighborhood. Santa and Mrs. Claus come to Emmaus House and give presents to more than 550 children from all over Atlanta.

Here's how you can help:

• Donate gifts: Bring new, unwrapped gifts to the bins in the Atrium November 27–December 18. The Emmaus House Holiday Guide document, with suggested gifts by age and gender, is available at cathedralATL.org/toydrive.

• Write a check or give online: $35 will sponsor a child but any donation amount is helpful and appreciated. Make checks payable to “The Cathedral of St. Philip” and write Toy Drive in the memo line. Checks can be handed to a guild member on Sunday mornings at the table in the Atrium or mailed to the Cathedral – Attention St. Monica’s Guild. Donations can also be made online at cathedralATL. org/toydrive or at the kiosk in the Atrium. Reach out to Lauren Giles at gileslauren@gmail.com or Leslie Ogburn at logburn17@gmail.com with any questions.

YOUTH

YOUTH CONFIRMATION SERVICE ON DECEMBER 11

If your youth has completed the confirmation class requirements from spring of this year, they are eligible to be confirmed in the Diocesan Confirmation Service on December 11 at 4 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. Philip.

YOUTH CONFIRMATION CLASSES FOR 2023

Youth in 8th grade or higher wishing to explore Confirmation are eligible to take Confirmation classes starting in January of 2023. Classes will be held on Sunday afternoons from 4-6 p.m. and will culminate in a Confirmation retreat weekend April 14-16, 2023.

Contact Keith Dumke, kdumke cathedralATL.org, for any questions. Register for the confirmation service or confirmation classes at cathedralATL.org/youth.

CHILDREN'S Ministry

SIGN UP FOR THE CHRISTMAS PAGEANT!

The 2022 Christmas Pageant will be held in the Nave on December 24 at 4 p.m. Signups for children ages 4 (by September 1, 2022) – 5th grade will take place on Sunday, December 4. Please make sure to stop by the Atrium on December 4 if your child would like to participate. Signups must be done in person to guarantee casting. Please email Lisa McNamara, lmcnamara@cathedralATL.org, with any questions.

SAVE THE DATE – DINNER WITH ST. NICK

Join us Wednesday, December 7 at 5:30 p.m. in Child Hall for dinner and in Mikell Chapel at 6:00 p.m. for a special Advent Liturgy celebrating the life of St. Nicholas. Leave your shoes in the hallway outside of the Chapel and you will find a surprise from our special guest. This evening is for the young at heart and anyone filled with joy by the mystery of Christmas. For more information, contact Lisa McNamara, lmcnamara@cathedralATL.org.

Christmas ALTAR FLOWERS

We will once again have beautiful floral arrangements and decorations in our sacred spaces this Christmas, with your help! Donations are appreciated throughout the Christmas season. Those received on or before December 19 will be listed in the Christmas service leaflet. Those received after that date will be listed online. Your donation can be made in memory of or thanksgiving for a loved one using the form below or online at cathedralATL.org/flowers.

If you use the form below, please include a check with your request, made payable to The Cathedral of St. Philip. While any gift is appreciated, a minimum of $125 per printed line is suggested. Checks and forms should be sent to: The Cathedral of St. Philip, Attn.: Hillary Jones, 2744 Peachtree Rd., NW, Atlanta, GA 30305. You may also make arrangements by contacting Liz Aull, 404-365-1034, or laull@cathedralATL.org.

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MISSION

CHRISTMAS CARDS TO SUPPORT DISCRETIONARY FUND FOR THE NEEDY

This year the Cathedral is selling Christmas cards to support the Cathedral’s Discretionary Fund for the Needy. With a beautiful picture of Christmas at the Cathedral on the front, an inscription describing the donation inside, and packaged in sets of ten, the cards are a great way to spread the spirit of Christ’s love with friends and those less fortunate in the community. 100% of the proceeds will support the Cathedral’s Discretionary Fund for the Needy. Cards are available for $100 in the Atrium on Sunday mornings and in the Cathedral Book Store throughout the week. You can also find them at the Cathedral Farmers Market on Saturday mornings. Contact Sara Craig-Goodell at scraiggoodell@cathedralatl.org or 404-365-1049 for any questions.