The CATHEDRAL TIMES
The weekly newsletter of the Cathedral of St. Philip · Serving Atlanta and the World · May 19, 2024
Four of the Cathedral’s high school seniors preached last week on Youth Sunday! Excerpts from their sermons are below; you can find the full text and videos at cathedralATL.org/sermons.
SOPHIE LATZ:
… I’ve learned that God doesn’t appear in elaborate displays, but instead, with steadfast love, supports us in big and small moments. I feel God’s presence as I take that first stroke on the water in the mornings, breaking the perfectly still water we call glass, then pausing to listen to the leaves rustling, the birds chirping, the water splashing up along the shore. I feel God in the warm rays of sunshine, in the cool breeze, in the peace of being outdoors. I feel God’s presence as I acolyte and process in, standing up at the altar and hearing the beautiful choir surround me with music. I feel God’s presence as I eat Fellini’s with the other members of youth, as I ask for strength, as I sit with my mom, sister, and grandmother on the right side of the aisle on Sundays, as we eat brunch afterwards. When I feel God’s presence, I know that my Granddad is here with me too. …
EDITH BAÑOS:
… That day, my mom helped me make the impossible possible. She helped me get over the fear of judgment and helped me gain confidence in every stride I took with my hand in hers. When I think about that day, I think about how God works in a similar way. He isn’t waiting on the other side watching me fear the evil of the world, he is at my side, running through every obstacle with me. He was by my side as I transitioned from elementary school to middle school, and from middle school to high school. God gave us free will, and with that free will, you can choose to take him by the hand and let his word guide you through light and darkness, or you can choose not to. But despite what choice you make, God remains by your side.
HILLIS KOPECKY:
… Two years had passed since my father’s cancer treatment started, and it was finally coming to an end. That in and of itself was amazing, and I was grateful that we were closing that chapter for good. What really stuck with me though were the comments.
Family friends, even my father’s doctors said that he had made a miraculous recovery. That he had regained his strength and liveliness much faster than is normally expected after chemo and radiation. And I couldn’t help but feel that this was one of those blessings. For two years I had said the same prayer, every night. There I stood hearing his recovery described as a “miracle”, something that shouldn’t have happened the way it did.
All I ask is that you go out and look for God in the little things in life, and have faith that he wants you to be happy in this world. …
KATE MCDONOUGH:
… This Mother’s Day, I wanted to share with you guys this story of love in hopes that it might inspire you to show love to someone else. It does not have to be your baby, or your lover, or your friend. It could be anyone. Because it does not take having a great mother to know what love is, and it does not take having a child to know how to give it.
If you are looking for love today, remember that Jesus will always be there to give it to you. And that’s who we all need. Someone who cares about us deeply. …
This SUNDAY
MAY 19, 2024 · The Day of Pentecost: Whitsunday, Year B Acts 2:1-21 • Psalm 104:25-35, 37 • Romans 8:22-27 • John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15
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 Cathy Zappa
8:45 A.M. BAPTISMS AND HOLY EUCHARIST, CATHEDRAL
Celebrant: The Rev. Canon George Maxwell
Preacher: The Very Rev. Sam Candler
Cathedral Singers:
David Hurd (b. 1950), Come, thou Holy Paraclete
Charles Beaudrot (b. 1951), Come down, O Love divine
Baptisms:
David Wayne Alexander, son of Liz and David Alexander
Avery Bryant Blume, daughter of Traci and Chris Blume
William McFarland Blume, son of Traci and Chris Blume
Margot Ashe Simpson, daughter of Rachel and John Simpson
Hilliard DuBose Smith, son of Laura and Bronson Smith
11:15 A.M. BAPTISMS AND HOLY EUCHARIST, CATHEDRAL
Celebrant: The Rev. Canon George Maxwell
Preacher: The Very Rev. Sam Candler
Cathedral Schola:
David Hurd (b. 1950), Come, thou Holy Paraclete
Thomas Tallis (c, 1505-1585), Loquebantur variis linguis
Baptisms:
Michael Hayes Ferrara, son of Leigh and Nicholas Ferrara
Charles DeHaven Jones, son of Maggie and Spencer Jones
Hudson Bradley Knox, daughter of Sarah and Taylor Knox
Madison Lucille Mahoney, daughter of Shelby and Tyler Mahoney
Watson Robbins Taylor IV, son of Courtney and Robbins Taylor
Lawson Eliza Vance, daughter of Lindsey and Tyler Vance
11:15 A.M. BAUTISMOS Y LA SANTA EUCARISTÍA, MIKELL CHAPEL
Celebrant: The Rev. Dr. Thee Smith
Preacher: The Rev. Deacon Juan Sandoval
Bautismos:
Stephanie Higuera Arroyo, daughter of Juan Victor Higuera and Jaira Lizabeth Arroyo
Monserrat Toribio Betancourt, daughter of Ruben Toribio Villela and Laura Betancourt Penaloza
Ana Galdina Toribio Betancourt, daughter of Ruben Toribio Villela and Laura Betancourt Penaloza
Shanell Servin, daughter of Jose Carlos Cortes and Maribel Salgado
Kairani Hismelda Cortes Salgado, daughter of Jose Carlos Cortes and Maribel Salgado
Leilani Cortes Salgado, daughter of Jose Carlos Cortes and Maribel Salgado
4 P.M. CHORAL EUCHARIST, CATHEDRAL
Celebrant and Preacher: The Rev. Canon Lauren Holder
Cathedral Choir:
David Briggs (b. 1961), Truro Eucharist
Roland Martin (b. 1955), Whitsunday
Spiritual, arr. Moses Hogan (1957-2003), Every time I feel the Spirit
SUNDAY AFTERNOON RECITALS
HERBERT BUFFINGTON, ORGAN
The Cathedral of St. Philip
SUNDAY, MAY 19 — 3:15 P.M.
IN-PERSON AND ONLINE AT CATHEDRALATL.ORG/RECITALS
César Franck (1822-1890), Prélude, Fugue et Variation
Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992), Apparition de l’église éternelle
César Franck (1822-1890), Pièce Heroïque
Herbert Buffington (b. 1958),
Improvisation on Veni Creator Spiritus
Newcomers Tour
This Sunday, May 19 10:10 a.m., Gould Room
Are you new to the Cathedral? Or newish? Join us this Sunday, May 19 for a tour! We're Glad You're Here!
SPIRITUALITY
THIRD MONDAY FACILITATED LABYRINTH WALK AND TAIZÉ
Monday, May 20
7 p.m., Labyrinth and Child Hall
Please join us for a contemplative Third Monday of May. We’ll begin on the Outdoor Labyrinth (in front of the Lanier House), weather permitting, for an hour of walking the sacred labyrinth path starting at 7 p.m. Or come a few minutes early for a brief introduction if you are new to the labyrinth. If the weather is not amenable, the indoor labyrinth will be in Child Hall. Then, come to Mikell Chapel at 8 p.m. for Taizé Prayers for Peace. Originating in Taizé, France, this simple service of scripture, music, silence, and candlelight will bring a beautiful and prayerful close to your Monday.
The facilitated Labyrinth walk and Taizé service take place every 3rd Monday at the Cathedral. Carlisle Dent coordinates our Labyrinth ministry, while Barbara Bazzel and Sandra Carey coordinate the Taizé services. Come to one, or both – and bring a friend! Questions? Contact Jeannie Mahood, 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. Salmoon Bashir, Curate for Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations
The Rev. Deacon Juan Sandoval, Deacon for Hispanic Ministries and Pastoral Care
The Rev. Theophus “Thee” Smith, Ph.D., Priest Associate Geoff DeLong, Senior Warden
Melody Palmore, Junior Warden
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ADULT Education
ADULT EDUCATION THIS SUNDAY
Old Fashioned Sunday School
Reading Genesis: The Beginning of Wisdom
10:10 a.m., Child Hall
Since the nineteenth century, biblical scholars have become largely uninterested in the wisdom offered by the book of Genesis. They tend to focus on the fact that the book is a collection of separate documents that were written by different people at different times for different reasons and devote themselves to answering questions about whether and how these various pieces fit together. This approach means that they avoid the larger questions about life like, “What is the meaning of life?” and “How it should be lived?”
This series focuses on what the book of Genesis has to say about these larger questions. They are as important to us today as they were when they were first asked! We need the wisdom of Genesis as we work through issues facing us now about family and private life, community and politics, and our relation to nature and the earth. You will not be disappointed! As it turns out, Genesis doesn’t tell us stories about what happened as much as it tells us stories about what always happens.
The Rev. Canon George Maxwell leads the discussion based on Leon R. Kass’ book titled The Beginning of Wisdom: Reading Genesis (Univ. of Chicago Press, 2023). You don’t need to buy or read the book to participate in the series.
Living Faith
10:10 a.m., Room 239
Join Canons Lauren Holder, Julia Mitchener, and Cathy Zappa for conversation guided by The NY Times bestseller Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic and What We Can Do About It by Jennifer Breheny Wallace. While this book will be of particular interest to those with young people in their lives, it is also relevant to anyone wanting to reflect on the deeper meaning and purpose of human existence and on what Christianity may have to offer a culture in which so many question their self-worth. All are welcome!
Young Professionals Formation Hour: Episcopal 101
10:10 a.m., Room 368
Please join the Rev. Salmoon Bashir for Episcopal 101: An introductory class on Episcopal beliefs and practices. This class is designed for those who are new to The Episcopal Church, as well as cradle Episcopalians interested in deepening their understanding of our traditions, liturgy, theology, beliefs, and practices. These classes are meant to be an open forum for questions and conversations. No advance preparation is required. We look forward to embarking on this journey of discovery and faith together. All are welcome.
Enjoy Biblical Greek!
1:15 p.m., Room 239 and on Zoom
Open to beginners, this class includes long-term members who translate using grammar aids, lexicons and commentaries, enjoying how the Greek text reveals nuance and depth in scripture. First-time visitors can drop-in and need no previous knowledge of Greek. Newcomer classes begin with alphabet and pronunciation practice prior to translation. For more information, contact the Rev. Dr. Thee Smith, tsmith@cathedralATL.org, or 404-365-1093.
OUTREACH
SUMMER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Want to make a difference in the life of neighbors in need during the hot and challenging days of an Atlanta summer? Looking for a bonding experience for your family or small group? Have kids looking for service hours for school? There are many flexible options for volunteering with our Cathedral outreach partners this summer. Several, like Intown Cares and Open Hand Atlanta, have last-minute opportunities for which you can sign up online. For more information or to get on the schedule to help, please contact the Rev. Canon Julia Mitchener, julia.mitchener@cathedralATL.org.
CathedralConcertSingers
Friday, June 7 7:30 p.m.
Enjoy a lovely June evening’s respite amid the glow of stained glass, basking in music to soothe the soul and delight the senses! This concert features the professional core of the Cathedral Choir & Schola and the Cathedral’s magnificent organists.
Buy tickets at cathedralATL.org/concerts
PRESENTS
FRIENDS OF CATHEDRAL MUSIC
PRAYER List
FOR THOSE WHO ARE ILL OR RECOVERING:
LONG TERM PRAYERS: R. Huntley Allen • Lucy Baker • Emma Duke Bleke • Catalina Barragan Oliveros • Virginia Bicksler • Scott Brown • The Bryant Family • Joe Burton • Heather Clark • The Crossley Family • Rita Daly • Jerri Darnell • Terry Dornbush • Joan Duncan • Jill Dyas • Deborah Ellington • Paul Fekete • Joyce Egan Ferris • Phoebe Forio • Tom Frolik • Ken Griffiths • Steve Gunter • Jenny Ham • Tory Hartness • Gena Inman • Jane Jones • Randi King • Harry Lamon • Liza Lanier • Ralph Lewis • Robert Lewis • Stewart Long, Jr. • Jo Marie Lyons • Lisa Krysiak • Jill Mahaffey • Leslie Marlowe • Tommy Mason • Christopher Mitchum • Graham Mulling • Susan Myers • Jim Myrick • Charlie Neal • Lori Hegwood Owens • Marian Palmore • Patricia Payne-White • Buddy and Sue Redd • Rubye Reid • Lorraine Reynolds • Barbara and Joel Rice • Bob Riggins • Agnes Elizabeth Robertson • Lisa Rowe • Lana Sachsenmaier • Kay Sanders • Nancy Sanders • Louis “Skip” Schueddig • Fred Scott III • Bill Shropshire • Gail Morgan Timmis • Tommy Truesdale • Ginny Wolf • Jonathan Wright
FAMILY AND FRIENDS: Josephine Rose Adams • Elizabeth Alexander • Bettina Bass • Ray and Pat Bell • Josh Bennett • Scott Bouchillon • Jason Brady • Trip Bray • Chet Brewer • Paul Brewer • Catherine Brinton • Darnell Brown • Lila Jo Callaway • Mika Chorey • Anna Clifford • Ava Corroon • Marty Dunn • Katherine Erb • William Erb • Sam Fender • Kyle Garcia • Ann George • Thomas Hagood, Jr. • Larry Hamilton • Christine Hanson • Judson Harper • Gayle Higley • Brian Huestis • Jane Hunnicutt • Beth Ingle • William Irwin • Clinton Johnson, Jr. • Kathy Johnson • Pat Jones • Mary Kyle • Pete Livezey • Hilda Lukwago • Carolyn R. Lusk • Lauren Makhlouf • Margaret McKinnon • Elaine Metcalf • Marion Hickman Meythaler • Betsy Moore • Margaret Moriarty • Fred Neuschel • Linus Nickel • Sterling Pace • Rosemary Palmer • Stephen Pararo • Kimbrooke Pavlich • Ginny Quinn • David Raj • Peggy Reese • Terri Reece • Patrick Romett • Jean Rudolph • Einar Sagstuen • Joe Salas • James Sands • Skip Saunders • Patricia Schooley • Stacey Schuitema • Lelia Sinclair • Alan Smith • Don Smith • Philip Gregory Smith • Michael and Kathryn Snider • Esther Rose Spade • Izzy Straus • Brandon Streets • John and Cleary Tanner • Timothy Tew • Pierson Thames • Leopildo Velita • Pat Volpicella • Marjory Wall • Thomas Francis Wall • Curt Weaver • Christie Woodfin • Karen Woodward • Whit A. Wright • Hollis Youngner
FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED: Rufus Chambers • Marie Corrigan • Angela Stephenson FOR THOSE WHO WERE BORN:
Betty Beasley Prickett, daughter of Ali and Clay Prickett; granddaughter of Debbie and David Gray
Margaret West Robbins, daughter of Cassady and Pierce Robbins; niece of Lauren and Jay Holder
PASTORAL CARE
CHANGED, NOT ENDED
Sunday, June 9
1–4 p.m., Lanier House
Join your fellow parishioners from 1 – 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 9, for “Changed, Not Ended,” an afternoon of delving into the beautiful Episcopal liturgy for the Burial of the Dead and to begin considering your own funeral. This spiritual practice is about living as much as it is about death: contemplating death in light of faith helps recenter us in life. With leadership from Canon Cathy Zappa and members of the Funeral Guild, we will explore the theological foundations of this service, engage in small-group conversation, and experience an instructed liturgy. As a community, we will support each other in this deep and important reflection, with the knowledge that life is “changed, not ended” when death occurs.
Please direct questions and/or your desire to attend to Canon Cathy Zappa at czappa@cathedralATL.org. Participation is free and open to adults of all ages.
parish retreat
May
24-26
Join us Memorial Day Weekend for the Annual Parish Retreat at Kanuga Conference Center in Hendersonville, NC. This is a great way to kick off the summer and build relationships with your fellow parishioners.
THE WEEKEND INCLUDES: EVENING SOCIALS • PROGRAMMING FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN • KAYAKING • HIKING • SWIMMING • NAPPING • ROCKING CHAIRS • PICKLE BALL • BINGO • AND HOLY EUCHARIST
REGISTER AT CATHEDRALATL.ORG/KANUGA
POSTMASTER: Dated Material. Please deliver by May 18, 2024
This Sunday at a glance
7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist Mikell Chapel
8:45 a.m. Baptisms and Holy Eucharist Cathedral
10 a.m. Godly Play 3rd Floor above the Atrium
10:10 a.m. Newcomers Tour Gould Room
10:10 a.m. Old Fashioned Sunday School Child Hall
10:10 a.m. Living Faith Room 239
10:10 a.m. YP Sunday School Room 368
10:10 a.m. Youth Sunday School Room 382
11:15 a.m. Baptisms and Holy Eucharist Cathedral
11:15 a.m. Bautismos y la Santa Eucaristía Mikell Chapel
12:30 p.m. EYC for Middle and High School Cloister Garden
1:15 p.m. Enjoy Biblical Greek! Room 239 and online
3:15 p.m. Sunday Afternoon Recital Series: Herb Buffington Cathedral
3:30 p.m. Landscapes of Grief Lanier House
4 p.m. Choral Eucharist Cathedral
POSTMASTER
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CONGREGATIONAL Life
ALL GOD’S CHILDREN PRIDE GATHERING
Saturday, June 8
3-5 p.m. , Elbow Room, 248 Pharr Road NE, Atlanta, GA
June is Pride Month! Come and enjoy small appetizers, conversation, and great fellowship with one another. Basically, this is an excuse to get together to enjoy each other’s company!
All are welcome! Those who want to participate with All God’s Children are not required to identify as an LGBTQ+ individual. The only requirement is a loving heart.
EYC END-OF-YEAR CELEBRATION
Our last EYC gathering will take place this Sunday, May 19, from 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. in the Cloister Garden! All youth in grades 6-12 are welcome to attend! With finals starting Monday, we want to ensure our youth are able to get a good night’s rest and have enough time to study and prepare. Come celebrate the end of the school year and beginning of summer with pizza, ice-cream and outdoor fun!
