The Cathedral Times - January 29, 2023

The CATHEDRAL TIMES

THE FEAST DAY OF THOMAS AQUINAS

By the Very Rev. Sam Candler, Dean of the Cathedral

The Episcopal Church, in our appointed feast days, actually remembers the brilliant Roman Catholic theologian, Thomas Aquinas. Of course, when Aquinas lived in the 13th century, the Episcopal Church (as the Church of England) was still a part of the Western Catholic Church centered in Rome. His feast day is January 28.

Here at the Cathedral of St. Philip, in Atlanta, some eight centuries after Thomas lived and thousands of miles from where he lived, we will observe the Feast of Thomas Aquinas at our afternoon evensong on Sunday, January 29.

Amidst the profound theology of Thomas, he also wrote texts for hymns. And he wrote two famous texts for the Feast of Corpus Christi (the Body of Christ). One such text was the hymn we often sing at communion, “Humbly I Adore Thee.” What a beautiful opening stanza, translated as, “Humbly I adore thee, verity unseen/ Whom thy glory hidest, ‘neath these shadows mean.”

I give thanks for his life and theology, by combining his spirit with that of Teilhard de Chardin; and I write my own poem this week as a tribute to them. Here it is:

HOLY COMMUNION (a sonnet after Aquinas and Teilhard)

The ocean and the beach are the wine and the bread, The chalice and the paten who nourish the world. The sea and the earth are the chalice and the paten, The golden dome and the generous plate.

The marsh creek and mud are the blood and the body, The holy mysteries offered twice daily in the tide.

“O memorial wondrous, of the Lord’s own death; Living Bread that givest all thy creatures breath, Grant my spirit ever by thy life may live, To my taste thy sweetness never failing give.”

So I sing to the earth and the sea. So I offer my heart and desire.

The hovering sky overhead is the Spirit, With warm and wild illuminating fire.

This SUNDAY

8:45 A.M., 11:15 A.M. AND 4 P.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. Canon George Maxwell

8:45 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST, CATHEDRAL

Celebrant: The Rev. Canon George Maxwell

Preacher: The Very Rev. Sam Candler

Cathedral Singers:

William Mathias (1934-1992), Let the people praise thee, O God

Philip Stopford (b. 1977), The Beatitudes

11:15 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST, CATHEDRAL

Celebrant: The Rev. Canon George Maxwell

Preacher: The Very Rev. Sam Candler

Cathedral Choir:

Ēriks Ešenvalds (b. 1977), Beatitudes II

Ēriks Ešenvalds, O salutaris hostia

11:15 A.M. LA SANTA EUCARISTÍA, MIKELL CHAPEL

Officiant and Preacher: The Rev. Deacon Juan Sandoval

4 P.M. CHORAL EVENSONG FOR THE FEAST OF THOMAS AQUINAS, CATHEDRAL

Officiant and Preacher: The Very Rev. Sam Candler

Cathedral Schola:

Käthe Wright Kaufman, Preces & Responses

Hugh Blair (1864-1932) in B minor

Ēriks Ešenvalds (b. 1977), O salutaris hostia

Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992), O sacrum convivium

Cathedral GIVING BY DESIGN

This weekend we celebrated the inaugural Cathedral Giving By Design, which carried on many of the traditions of the 50 years of the Cathedral Antiques Show in a new format. Friday night kicked off the festivities with a “Welcome Home” party and live auction, and Saturday we gathered to hear an esteemed panel of experts discuss design trends, all followed by the Tour of Homes.

Many thanks to all who supported the event, with proceeds going to the incredible work of Women’s Resource Center to End Domestic Violence.

SUNDAY AFTERNOON RECITALS

JOSEPH RUSSELL, ORGAN

St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church, Houston, Texas

SUNDAY, JANUARY 29 — 3:15 P.M.

IN-PERSON AND ONLINE AT CATHEDRALATL.ORG/RECITALS

John Weaver (1937-2021), Fantasia for Organ Frank Bridge (1879-1941), Adagio in E Major

Sigfrid Karg-Elert (1877-1933), Clair de lune, Op. 72, No. 2

Sigfrid Karg-Elert (1877-1933), Rondo alla Campanella, Op. 156 Maurice Duruflé (1902-1986), “Toccata” from Suite, Op. 5

OUTREACH

ST. VERONICA’S GUILD EPIPHANY DRIVE Q&A

During St. Veronica’s January Epiphany Drive, common questions asked at the Atrium table on Sundays include:

Q: Who benefits from the funds you are raising?

A: The funds help underwrite the cost of personal care items like soap and toothpaste that the Guild provides throughout the year to Crossroads Community Ministries, Church of the Common Ground, Holy Comforter Episcopal Church, and Emmaus House.

Q: Are you buying the soap, toothpaste, etc. that you give?

A: Yes. In the first weeks of the pandemic we realized we could not collect items from donors, but ministries urgently needed many supplies like soap to help people maintain personal hygiene. Serendipitously, we learned that by purchasing in bulk we could meet the specific needs of ministries as well as check quality and control cost. We have continued the practice, as it also consistently provides the total amounts needed by the ministries.

Q: If I have collected lotion, shampoo, soap, etc. on trips, can I still give them to you?

A: Yes, new, unopened items can be left in the Information/ Security Office and will be distributed to the ministries. We appreciate the support of our ministry.

Q: What is the significance of the camel logo for the Epiphany Drive?

A: Glad you asked. The Wise Men reportedly rode camels to bring their gifts to the Christ Child. We hope the camel logo inspires gifts. Although the official Epiphany Drive is ending this month, all monetary donations small and sizeable made during the year will be gratefully received and carefully used to purchase the thousands of personal care items given throughout the year.

Donate at the Atrium kiosk, or cathedralATL.org/epiphany.

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

Melody Palmore, Junior Warden

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SPIRITUALITY

SPIRITUALITY CONFERENCE

Seeing the Unseen: A bishop and gun safety activist offers a way forward from opposing viewpoints

Saturday, February 18, 2023

9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Child Hall

Have you ever walked away from a conversation because of the partisan politics it evoked and later regretted it? Have you ever wondered how you might find someone who could broaden your understanding about an issue without judging you for not agreeing with them? Have you ever thought there was a better way to frame an issue than the positions being defended by our political parties?

Bishop Mark Beckwith says that it doesn't have to be this way. He urges us to find the courage to look directly at those whose views and experiences are different from our own so that we might see the goodness that is inherent in all things. “We are trained to think,” Beckwith says, “yet the cultural emphasis on thinking has not been applied to our ability to see . . . We are not as well trained in seeing the world’s fullness–pain and joy, compassion and cruelty. We regularly receive glimpses of pain and joy, but they are often presented in such a way as to reinforce our thinking.”

Bishop Beckwith, who formerly served as the Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Newark (NJ), developed strategies for learning how to see in this way while working with religious and other leaders to address a number of politically charged issues. He is the co-founder of Faith Leaders for Ending Gun Violence, a national ecumenical group of diverse religious leaders; has been part of the leadership team for Braver Angels, a national movement that seeks to depolarize America; and is the author of Seeing the Unseen: Beyond Prejudices, Paradigms and Party Lines (Morehouse Publishing, 2022).

Tickets:

Regular Price: $80

Sliding Scale 1: $60

Sliding Scale 2: $40

Sliding Scale 3: $20

Lunch is included!

Livestream Price: $20

The livestream link will be provided via email a few days before the conference.

To pay by check, please mail your check (noted “Spirituality”), phone number, and email address to:

The Cathedral of St. Philip Attn: Jeannie Mahood

2744 Peachtree Road, NW Atlanta, GA 30305

WOMEN'S LENTEN RETREAT

WOMEN’S LENTEN RETREAT

March 17-19, 2023

All Cathedral women are invited to our annual Women’s Lenten Retreat at the beautiful St. Mary’s Sewanee retreat center in Tennessee. The retreat will be led by Canons Lauren Holder and Cathy Zappa.Watch the Cathedral Times for more information coming soon!

ADULT Education

THIS SUNDAY

Old Fashioned Sunday School

Child Hall , 10:10 a.m.

This week our topic is “Who is Jesus for you?” All are welcome. You will find a light heart, warm welcome, and good coffee!

Living Faith

Room 319, 10:10 a.m.

This Sunday, January 29

This week, parishioner and licensed therapist Teddi Bair will continue her discussion on “Contemplative Neuroscience for Parents: Is it possible to raise well adjusted kids and hold on to your sanity?”

Young Professionals "Coffee & Conversation Cards"

Walthour Library, 10:10 a.m.

On Sunday mornings during the formation hour, the Young Professionals' Group will gather in Walthour Library using conversation cards to inspire Christian discussions on scripture, faith and life.

Enjoy Biblical Greek

Room 239 and on Zoom, 1:15 p.m.

This newcomer-friendly class is open to beginners, while including long-term members who enjoy exchanging tips, best learning practices, and coaching points on how to translate the Greek New Testament. Please contact the Rev. Dr. Thee Smith, tsmith@cathedralATL.org, for more information.

UPCOMING ADULT EDUCATION

Witness to Dignity with the Rev. Russell J. Levenson, Jr. Guest Speaker and Book Signing Sunday, February 5,Child Hall , 10:10 a.m.

Witness to Dignity is the untold intimate and eyewitness account of the character, integrity, service, faith, and dignity of former President George H.W. Bush and first lady Barbara Bush by their priest, pastor, and friend.

The Reverend Russell J. Levenson, Jr. has served as Rector of St. Martin’s Episcopal Church in Houston, Texas, since 2007. Levenson co-officiated and offered a homily at the state funeral for President George H.W. Bush in Washington, D.C. and in Houston. He also officiated and preached at the funeral for First Lady Barbara Bush in Houston. Levenson has been ordained for 30 years and is the author of several devotional books.

Cathedral BOOK STORE

PRAYER and the CONTEMPLATIVE IMAGINATION

A Mini-Retreat by Carl McColman

Saturday, January 28

“Be still and know that I am God” is a promise from the Psalms: a promise that God may be known through stillness, silence, and contemplation. But how do we truly know God — and how does stillness truly invite us into this deeper way of knowing? Explore these questions in this featured presentation given by Carl McColman, speaker and teacher on mystical spirituality and contemplative living. This event is in-person only, and will be held on Saturday, January 28 from 9–12, in Child Hall. Tickets are $45 (or $35 for students.)

Our facilitator, Carl McColman, is the author of many books, including Eternal Heart and The Big Book of Christian Mysticism (available in the Cathedral Book Store). Based in Atlanta, he is a commissioned presenter of Centering Prayer Introductory Workshops and a popular blogger, podcaster and retreat leader. Visit cathedralbookstore.org/carl to learn more and register.

Thursday February 9, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. or Saturday, February 11, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

Kristen E. Vincent is author of the award-winning book, A Bead and a Prayer: A Beginner’s Guide to Protestant Prayer Beads. Join her as she shares the history, symbolism, and benefits of beads in prayer, then guides you through the process of making and using your own set of Anglican prayer beads.

Kristen has a Master of Theological Studies from Duke Divinity School and is a graduate of the two-year Academy for Spiritual Formation. She is also a spiritual director with certification as a Narrative Enneagram Practitioner.

During the workshop, each participant will follow along to make a full set of Anglican prayer beads. All necessary materials will be provided on the day of the event and are included in the $18 ticket cost.

Visit cathedralbookstore.org/beads to register.

PRAYER List

FOR THOSE WHO ARE ILL OR RECOVERING:

IMMEDIATE NEEDS: Don Cameron • Jonathan Wright

LONG TERM PRAYERS: R. Huntley Allen • Randy Allen • Virginia Bicksler • Bill Brockman • The Bryant Family • Connie Chapman • Geraldine Charles • Heather Clark • Robert F. Clayton • Paula Cowart • Sharon Crews • The Crossley Family • Rita Daly • Terry Dornbush • Sarah duBignon • Deborah Ellington • Paul Fekete • Joyce Egan Ferris • Phoebe Forio • Ken Griffiths • Jenny Ham • Karen Howard • Jane Jones • Louise Kan • Randi King • Lisa Krysiak • Jill Mahaffey • Barbara Maples • Tommy Mason • Lee Moran • Susan Myers • Jim Myrick • Charlie Neal • Marian Palmore • Gene Paradise • Charles Puckett • Rubye and Wayne Reid • Lorraine Reynolds • Karen Richardson • Agnes Elizabeth Robertson • Nora Robillard • Betty Roper • Louis "Skip" Schueddig • Mary Sorrel • Tommy Truesdale • Ron Wallace

FAMILY AND FRIENDS: Josephine Rose Adams • Elizabeth Alexander • Bettina Bass • Charlotte Eloise Bell • Ray and Pat Bell • Catherine Brinton • Lila Jo Callaway • Mika Chorey • Randy Coleman • Marie Corrigan • Ava Corroon • Bob Crawford • Judy Crosby • Jean DeSante • Redell DuBose • Harriet Ellis • Dan Elson •

The Ewell Family • Kenneth Farr • Jack Flanigan • Raleigh Daniel Hairston • Don Harp III • Michael Hale •

Vivian Hartz • Martha Heinze • Gayle Higley • Jackie Hoder • Jay Horton • Beth Ingle • Kathy Johnson •

Bernard and Joan Kan • The Kelly Family • Robin Kemp • Herb Larrabee • Rachel Laurin  • David Lewis •

Pete Livezey • Hang Lu and Yonathan Thio • Carolyn R. Lusk • Lauren Makhlouf • Pat Martin • Michele McBride • Katie McRae • Susan Mendivil • Vannie B. Melton • Elaine Metcalf • Ruth Ann Metcalf • Denise

Mims • Betsy Moore • Deloria Musgrove • Nan Nettleman • Linus Nickel • Mary Catherine Ogilvie • Steve Reece • Carl Rudolph • Einar Sagstuen • James Sands • Betty Shelton • Don Smith  • Michael and Kathryn Snider • John Stansbury • Christine Still • Will Sutton • John and Cleary Tanner • Pierson Thames • Donnie Waller • Cheryl Waybright • Doyle Weekley • Whit A. Wright • Hollis Youngner

FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED: Carol McDonald • Sue Mitchell • Frank Walker • Patti Woodruff

STEWARDSHIP

NEW ONLINE GIVING PLATFORM

The Cathedral is moving to a new platform to process online and credit card contributions. Because the new platform is a part of the Cathedral’s TouchPoint database, parishioners will be able to make a contribution, set up a pledge, view contribution history, and print statements in one place. Cathedral stewardship staff will work with parishioners to help move information to the new system over the coming weeks. As part of this process, the Cathedral app will take the place of the atrium kiosk for onsite donations and purchases.

You can visit cathedralATL.org/touchpoint to log in to your TouchPoint account and download the Cathedral app by visiting your phone's app store and searching “Cathedral of St. Philip.” As always, contact David Rocchio at 404-365-1033 or drocchio@cathedralATL.org for more information.

SEARCH THE CATHEDRAL OF ST. PHILIP

This sunday at a glance

JANUARY 29, 2023

7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist Mikell Chapel

8:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist Cathedral

10:10 a.m. Old Fashioned Sunday School Child Hall

10:10 a.m. Living Faith Chapter Room (319)

10:10 a.m. Youth Sunday School Room 382

10:10 a.m. Godly Play

3rd Floor above the Atrium

10:10 a.m. Young Professionals

“Coffee and Conversation Cards”

Walthour Library

11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist Cathedral

11:15 a.m. La Santa Eucaristía

Mikell Chapel

12:30 p.m. Monthly Birthday Celebration for Spanish Language Congregation Gould Room

1:15 p.m. Enjoy Biblical Greek Room 239

3:15 p.m. Sunday Afternoon Recital: Joseph Russell Cathedral

3:30 p.m. Landscapes of Grief

Lanier House

4:00 p.m. Choral Evensong FOR THE FEAST OF THOMAS AQUINAS Cathedral

6:00 p.m. Sunday Evening EYC Room 382

Next SUNDAY

FEBRUARY 5 IS SCOUT SUNDAY

Scout Sunday celebrates the founding of the Boy Scouts of America on February 8, 1910. In 2023, the Cathedral’s Boy Scout Troop 74 is also celebrating its own 72nd birthday. It is a tradition for the Scouts of Troop 74 to observe Scout Sunday on February 5 by worshiping with their families and serving as ushers at the 8:45 service. All Scouts (Scouts BSA, Cub Scouts, and Girl Scouts) and Scout leaders are invited to join this service in uniform, regardless of their Troop or Pack affiliation.

The Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord

Sunday, February 5

Bring candles for a special blessing!