Christ Church Cathedral, Louisville: Bulletin for November 22, 2015

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T he Feast of Christ the King L ast Sunday after Pentecost N ovember 22, 2015 + 10:30 am + Holy Eucharis t Welco me u We are blessed to have you worship with us. u All ages are welcome, however, we do offer child care during the liturgy. u Please join us for refreshments immediately following the liturgy. worship, in the form of quiet meditation, begins with the prelude Prelude Variations on Christ is made the sure foundation Richard Proulx (American, 1937-2010) Choral Introit Behold, The Tabernacle of God Thomas Matthews (American, 1915-1999) Behold, the tabernacle of God is with you, and the Spirit of truth dwelleth within you: for the temple of God is holy, which temple are ye: for the love of whom ye do this day celebrate the joys of the temple with a season of festivity. O how awesome is this place. This is the house of God, and this is the gate of heav’n. written in 1971 for Gilbert Mcfarlane and the Men and Boy’s Choir of Christ Church Cathedral, Louisville, KY at the sound of the bells, all stand

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The Feast of Christ the KingLast Sunday after Pentecost

November 22, 2015 + 10:30 am + Holy Eucharist

Welcomeu We are blessed to have you

worship with us.u All ages are welcome, however, we

do offer child care during the liturgy.u Please join us for refreshments immediately

following the liturgy.

worship, in the form of quiet meditation, begins with the prelude

Prelude Variations on Christ is made the sure foundation Richard Proulx (American, 1937-2010)

Choral Introit Behold, The Tabernacle of God Thomas Matthews (American, 1915-1999)

Behold, the tabernacle of God is with you, and the Spirit of truth dwelleth within you:for the temple of God is holy, which temple are ye:for the love of whom ye do this day celebrate the joys of the temple with a season of festivity.O how awesome is this place. This is the house of God, and this is the gate of heav’n. • written in 1971 for Gilbert Mcfarlane and the Men and Boy’s Choir of Christ Church Cathedral, Louisville, KY

• at the sound of the bells, all stand

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These are the last words of David:The oracle of David, son of Jesse,the oracle of the man whom God exalted,the anointed of the God of Jacob,the favorite of the Strong One of Israel:The spirit of the LORD speaks through me,his word is upon my tongue.The God of Israel has spoken,the Rock of Israel has said to me:One who rules over people justly,ruling in the fear of God,is like the light of morning,like the sun rising on a cloudless morning,gleaming from the rain on the grassy land.Is not my house like this with God?

First Lesson 2 Samuel 23:1-7

• all be seated

Song of Praise • WLP 902 Te Deum

• at the conclusion of the collect all sing:

Collect for the Last Sunday after Pentecost

The Word of God

Almighty and everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all things in your well-beloved Son, the King of kings and Lord of lords: Mercifully grant that the peoples of the earth, divided and enslaved by sin, may be freed and brought together under his most gracious rule; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

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people

Opening Acclamation

BCP • Book of Common PrayerWLP • Wonder, Love and PraiseThe people’s responses are indicated in bold type.

Hymn 494 Crown Him with many crowns

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Psalm 132: 1-13 • sung by the choir Anglican Chant by Edwin Edwards (English, 1830-1907) LORD, remember David, *

and all the hardships he endured;How he swore an oath to the LORD * and vowed a vow to the Mighty One of Jacob:“I will not come under the roof of my house, * nor climb up into my bed;I will not allow my eyes to sleep, * nor let my eyelids slumber;Until I find a place for the LORD, * a dwelling for the Mighty One of Jacob.”“The ark! We heard it was in Ephratah; * we found it in the fields of Jearim.Let us go to God’s dwelling place; * let us fall upon our knees before his footstool.”Arise, O LORD, into your resting-place, * you and the ark of your strength.Let your priests be clothed with righteousness; * let your faithful people sing with joy.For your servant David’s sake, * do not turn away the face of your Anointed.The LORD has sworn an oath to David; * in truth, he will not break it:“A son, the fruit of your body * will I set upon your throne.If your children keep my covenantand my testimonies that I shall teach them, * their children will sit upon your throne for evermore.”

For he has made with me an everlasting covenant,ordered in all things and secure.Will he not cause to prosperall my help and my desire?But the godless are all like thorns that are thrown away;for they cannot be picked up with the hand;to touch them one uses an iron baror the shaft of a spear.And they are entirely consumed in fire on the spot.

The Word of the Lord.Thanks be to God.

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The Holy Gospel of our Lord, Jesus Christ, acording to John.Glory to you Lord Christ

Gospel John 18:33-37

Pilate entered the headquarters again, summoned Jesus, and asked him, “Are you the King of the Jews?” Jesus answered, “Do you ask this on your own, or did others tell you about me?” Pilate replied, “I am not a Jew, am I? Your own nation and the chief priests have handed you over to me. What have you done?” Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not from this world. If my

kingdom were from this world, my followers would be fighting to keep me from being handed over to the Jews. But as it is, my kingdom is not from here.” Pilate asked him, “So you are a king?” Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. For this I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice.”

The Gospel of the Lord.Praise to you, Lord Christ.

Alleluia Verse • sung by cantor, then all

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The Word of the Lord.Thanks be to God.

Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To him who loves us and freed us from our sins by his blood, and made us to be a kingdom, priests serving his God and Father, to him be glory and

Second Lesson Revelation 1:4b-8dominion forever and ever. Amen. Look! He is coming with the clouds;every eye will see him,even those who pierced him;and on his account all the tribes of the earth will wail. So it is to be. Amen. “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.

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A Litany of Thanksgiving for a Church • BCP 578

Sermon The Right Reverend Terry Allen White

Nicene Creed • BCP 358 all stand

Let us thank God whom we worship here in the beauty of holiness.

Eternal God, the heaven of heavens cannot contain you, much less the walls of temples made with hands. Graciously receive our thanks for this place, and accept the work of our hands, offered to your honor and glory.For the Church universal, of which these visible buildings are the symbol, We thank you, Lord.For your presence whenever two or three have gathered together in your Name, We thank you, Lord.For this place where we may be still and know that you are God, We thank you, Lord.For making us your children by adoption and grace, and refreshing us day by day with the bread of life. We thank you, Lord.For the knowledge of your will and the grace to perform it, We thank you, Lord.For the fulfilling of our desires and petitions as you see best for us, We thank you, Lord.For the pardon of our sins, which restores us to the company of your faithful people, We thank you, Lord.For the blessing of our vows and the crowning of our years with your goodness, We thank you, Lord.For the faith of those who have gone before us and for our encouragement by their perseverance, We thank you, Lord.

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The Peace • all greet one another in the name of the Lord The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you.

Announcements

For the fellowship of all your Saints,We thank you, Lord.

• after a brief silence, the Celebrant concludes with the following Doxology

Yours, O Lord, is the greatness, the power, the glory, the victory, and the majesty; For everything in heaven and on earth is yours.Yours, O Lord, is the kingdom; And you are exalted as head over all. Amen.

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Holy Communion

He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God.And he shall be as the light of the morning, when the sun riseth, even a morning without clouds; as the tender grass springing out of the earth by clear shining after rain. Alleluia. Amen

Offertory Anthem The Last Words of David Randall Thompson (American, 1899-1984)

Presentation Hymn 518 Christ is made the sure foundation

• all stand

The Great Thanksgiving

celebrant people

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people

people

Eucharistic Prayer D • BCP 372

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Sanctus WLP 859 • note the choir repeats the first four measures

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The Great Amen

• at the conclusion of the Great Thanksgiving all sing:

The Lord’s Prayer • BCP 364

Memorial Acclamation • BCP 375• during the blessing of bread and wine the celebrant says:

. . . we praise you and we bless you. We praise you, we bless you, we give thanks to you, and we pray to you, Lord our God.

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The Breaking of the Bread

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antiphon; cantor, then all

antiphon

antiphon

Fraction Anthem Be known to us Lord Jesus Frank Boles

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• 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

• 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.

Communion Hymn 324 Let all mortal flesh • verses 1 & 4 all verse 2 men, verse 3 women

Organ Solo Kremser (We gather together) Craig Phillips (American, b. 1961)

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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 you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.

• all stand

Prayer after Communion

Blessing of the 2016 Pledges

Episcopal Blessing

Our help is in the Name of the Lord.

The maker of heaven and earth.

Blessed be the Name of the Lord.

From this time forth for evermore.

. . . the blessing, mercy, and grace of God Almighty, the Father,Son, and Holy Spitit, be upon you, and remain with you for ever.

Amen.

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Postlude Nun danket alle Gott Siegfried Karg-Elert (German, 1877-1933)

The worship is concluded. The SERVICE begins!

Dismissal Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God.

The Cathedral Choir

Janelle Vickerstaff, Keith Stevenson, Faith Aeilts, lectorsJan Margerum, Page Curry, Mike DaRif, John Vickerstaff, chalice bearers

Chris Hart, Bill Shelton, Aaron Angel, acolytesPatsy Melton, altar guild

Flowers at the altar are given by Jane Halliday in thanksgivingfor the sixtieth anniversary of Bob & Angie Halliday

serving today . . .... as for me and my household,we willserve theLordJoshua 24:15

Concluding Hymn 397 Now thank we all our God

Today’s music reflects the theme of the day, being our feast of name. As an American Cathedral, we feature a number of pieces by American composers, including our introit composed for the Men and Boy’s choir in 1971. Our anthem, based on the text of the first lesson, is by beloved American composer

Randall Thompson, showing dramatic accompaniment from the organ at the beginning followed by sublime choral writing in

the concluding Alleluia accompanied by the strings of the swell and the chimney flute of the great. We take a nod toward Thanksgiving with a short organ piece by Tennessee native Craig Phillips and concluding with the hymn “Now Thank We All Our God,” followed by Karg-Elert’s robust setting using the original German title for organ solo. — Canon Bozeman

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We are grateful today to worship under the leadership of Bishop White. Enjoy that—and take time to thank him following the

service at Coffee Hour in Bishops’ Hall.

Bishop White will lead our In-Gathering of Pledges—and their Blessing. This is how it will work: we will place our completed Pledge Cards in the tall vase in front of the altar as we come to Communion (some of us have already completed and returned a Pledge Card). Our Children will be bringing their Mite Boxes to place in the vase, as well. If you would like to see the Pledges Update, go to Stewardship Notes on page 7.

Take a moment also this morning to review the product of your Sacred Conversations: a Christ Church Cathedral MISSION, a Christ Church Cathedral VISION and STRATEGY FILTERS to keep the Mission and Vision on track. They are printed on page 5 and posted on the Office Bulletin Board. Let me know what you think—and how you would like to be involved.

Today, for our Feast of Name, we remember that we do not serve in isolation. We pray, study and work alongside Christ Church Cathedrals the world over: Lexington, Canterbury (England), Indianapolis, Grafton (Australia), Nashville, Polokwane (South Africa), St. Louis, Montreal, Houston, Christchurch (New Zealand), Eau Claire, Nassau, Moline (IL), Vancouver (British Columbia), New Orleans and Oxford (England). Our thoughts and prayers today, especially, are with our sister cathedrals.

The Office will be closed Thursday and Friday for the Thanksgiving holiday, but note that we will have a Thanksgiving Eucharist at Noon in the Chapel on Thursday.

As you prepare for worship today, consider these words of theologian Richard Viladesau:

The kingdom of Christ is not a purely future reality . . . it is the reality which allows us to transcend the merely empirical dimension of life and to live in joy despite life’s tragedy and limitation.

I am glad that you are here today.Faithfully,The Very Reverend Joan Pritcher Your Dean in the Interim On this Last Sunday after Pentecost: Christ the King

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November 22, 2015

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Midday Mass Pick a day to come pray with us. Commemorations for the week of November 22:

Monday – Clement, Bishop of Rome, c. 100Tuesday – Kamehameha and Emma, King and Queen of Hawaii, 1864, 1885Wednesday – James Otis Sargent Huntington, Priest and Monk, 1935; guest Celebrant will be the Rev. Pr. Austin Newberry. Thursday – Thanksgiving Day LiturgyFriday – NO MIDDAY MASS ON FRIDAY OF THIS WEEKBe sure to thank your Chapel Leaders who serve the midday service: Dorothy Converse, Monday; Foster Beeuwkes, Tuesday; Aaron Angel, Wednesday; Page Curry and Terry Laun, Thursday; Mildred Payne, Friday. Join us on your birthday, your anniversary, and any other day of special observance.

Of note this week — Midday Mass updates Canon Robert in concert

we pray Canon Robert to give organ concert at St. Luke’s, Sunday, November 29 Please join us in hearing Canon Robert perform a concert of Advent organ music, Sunday, November 29, 5:00 PM, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 1206 Maple Lane, Anchorage, KY. Music will include settings of Nun komm der Heiden Heiland (Savior of the nations come) and the Magnificat by composers J. S. Bach, Johann Pachelbel and Dieterich Buxtehude. Advent Lessons and Carols will follow sung by St. Luke’s choir.

Advent Lessons and CarolsDecember 13The Cathedral’s annual Advent Lessons and Carols will be Sunday, December 13, 5 p.m. Led by the Cathedral Choir, Cathedral String Quartet, and organ, this beautiful and historic service tells the story of the fall of humanity and the promise of the Messiah as told in short Bible readings, interspersed with the singing of carols, hymns, and anthems in the darkened Cathedral amidst candlelight. Selections from Handel’s Messiah will be included as well as music by Palestrina, Peter Warlock, William McKie, and Arthur Jennings, and will feature “Shepherd’s Carol,” by Bob Chilcott.Reception to follow in Bishops’ Hall.

Feast of NameToday is our Feast of Name—the Last Sunday after the Pentecost: Christ the King. We welcome Bishop White as presider and preacher and share our Stewardship In-Gathering. Music this day will be by American composers, including “Behold the Tabernacle of God,” by Thomas Matthews, which was commissioned by Christ Church Cathedral; and “The Last Words of David,” by Randall Thompson. Red more about today’s music in the bulletin.

Evening PrayerMonday - Friday, 6 p.m. in the Chapel. Be sure to thank your Evening Prayer Officiants: Paul Real, Rite II Evening Prayer, Monday; Mildred Payne, Rite II Evening Prayer, Tuesday; Aaron Angel, Rite II Evensong, Wednesday; Keith Stevenson, Rite I Evening Prayer, Thursday; the Dean, Rite II Evening Prayer, FridayNO EVENING PRAYER ON THURSDAY AND FRIDAY OF THIS WEEK.

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New this Week: Syrian Family Update Christmas boxes for St. George’s

Sowing a Nonviolent City book study Join us for a book study based on the Reverend Jim Atwood’s book, America and Its Guns: A Theological Expose. Fridays in the Bishops’ Hall, 4:00 – 5:00 pm. Manasses Fonteles, our seminarian, leads the study.

Dean’s Forum follows 10:30 a.m. worshipEveryone is invited, even if you don’t have a book. If you need a book, speak with Tom Peters. The focus is on the devotional classics, using the anthology, Devotional Classics: Selected Readings for Individuals and Groups, edited by Richard J. Foster and James Bryan Smith.

we study

2015 Advent and Christmas services scheduleAdvent I Sunday, November 29, 10:30 a.m.Advent II Sunday, December 6, 10:30 a.m. (St. Nicholas Festival follows)Advent III Sunday, December 13, 10:30 a.m.Lessons and Carols, 5 p.m. Advent IV Sunday, December 20, 10:30 a.m.Christmas Eve Thursday December 24, 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. Both services will include choir, brass and organ (prelude begins 30 minutes prior to each service). The 7 p.m. service will include readings and music by children and youth.

Weekday Bible StudyEvery Tuesday, 5:15 p.m. in Bishops’ Hall. We pray, reflect upon the preceding Sunday’s sermon, and then study the Gospel passage for the following Sunday. Text for this week’s study: Luke 21.25-36

Sunday Bible Study Every Sunday, 9:15 a.m. in the libraryTom Peters leads a group in reading and studying through the Bible. The group has worked its way to the Gospel of Luke. You are invited to join the group at any time.

Children’s Sunday SchoolThis exciting children’s ministry include a clergy, chapter, parent and parishioner-led Montessori-based curriculum. Special thanks to Dorothy Converse, Hollis Real, Chase Durnil, Katie Grace Gilliam, Hunter Gilliam, Lauren Radeker, Amelia Vickerstaff, Janelle Vickerstaff, and Dr. Mike Foster. Contact Dean Pritcher if you would like to help with class preparation.

Of note this week — Dean’s Forum returns Sowing a Nonviolent City book study

Next Community Breakfast December 6 The next Community Breakfast will be Sunday, December 6, 8:45 – 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, and you should be involved. 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 for more information.

we work

Christmas Boxes for St. George’s Episcopal ChurchAs you make plans for Christmas in your home, remember St. George’s, one of our sister in-town parishes. We will help them with the making of their annual Christmas Boxes. Keep a lookout for more details to follow.

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Coffee Hour hostsToday’s Coffee Hour hosts are Sue and Lauren Radeker and Suzanne Phillips. Be sure to thank them for their hospitality.

Of note this week — Coffee Hour hosts Sacred Conversations report

Downtown Episcopal Outreach (DEO) DEO 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.

Laundry LoveOur Laundry Love launch was a success—thanks to Dorothy Converse, Jane Halliday and Mildred Payne who volunteered (along with Canon Lewis, Deacon Dru Kemp and other members of the Laundry Love team). Plan to be part of a future opportunity. Laundry Love happens every 3rd Thursday, 6-8 p.m. at Aunt Bee’s Laundromat, 2nd and Ormsby. Laundry Love is a national outreach program that provides assistance to individuals and families that do not have washers/driers or cannot afford to add expensive laundry costs

we listen

Foyer Groups are forming nowFoyers are groups of about eight people who meet in homes to share a meal and fellowship. These dinner groups will form twice a year, each time for four months. This first round of groups will meet in January, February, March and April. Details and a sign-up sheet are posted on the office bulletin board. Sign up by November 22. Contact Jan Scholtz or Hollis Real for more information.

St. Nicholas Festival December 6Cathedral children, youth, and families will be hosting a St. Nicholas Festival in Dean’s Hall on Sunday, December 6, following 10:30 a.m. worship. The festival includes crafts for all ages and singing of seasonal music. Part of the fun of this event is that the children (and we encourage you to do the same) leave their shoes in the hallway and return to a surprise. If you’d like to help contact Canon Robert, [email protected].

Syrian Family UpdateAs we pray for refugees worldwide in these unsettling times, we pray also the Syrian family that our own Christ Church Cathedral Refugee Team helped to resettle in Louisville in late October. Page Curry and her team worked with Kentucky Refugee Ministry to welcome a Syrian family of 2 parents, 3 sons (aged 21, 19 and 7) and a daughter (aged 14). The initial work of finding an apartment, then cleaning and furnishing it with furniture and food has been completed. The on-going goal is to help them to become more independent and self-sustaining. Pray for their progress and give thanks for their safety.

to their budget. This project has been underwritten, so your participation will not require money—just your presence. Let Dean Pritcher or Mike DaRiff know if you’re interested in being part of this Diocesan Urban Ministry initiative.

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Our Seminarian, Manasses FontelesManasses was born in Fortaleza, Brazil but has lived in the U.S. for over 25 years. He is the father of 3 children: Tamara, 14, Gabriel, 13 and Benjamin, 10. He is a 3rd year M.Div. student at Louisville Presbyterian Seminary. Manasses joined the Episcopal Church while attending seminary in France in 2014. He is grateful to serve and to be part of the ministries of Worship, Adult Christian Formation and Outreach - and getting to know all of us in the Christ Church community.

Christmas Cookie Exchange coming December 20Everyone has a favorite cookie. You know...the family tradition...the cookie you like the best! Make plans now to be a part of a Christmas Cookie Exchange at the Cathedral. This cookie bake-off is limited to just 11 enterprising bakers. Bring six dozen cookies, all the same kind (your favorite, of course). You will leave with 11 bags for a total of 5 1/2 dozen cookies. Your 12th bag will be assembled on a platter and shared at Coffee Hour. So, decide on a cookie to bake. Hollis Real will keep track so that there are no duplicates. Pick up a Cookie Exchange guideline sheet on the office bulletin board. For more info e-mail or call Hollis, [email protected], 599-3177; or Jan Harris, [email protected], (404) 606-0306.

Sacred Conversation ReportHere is the product of our 3-part Sacred Conversation: a Mission and Vision for Christ Church Cathedral—plus Strategy Filters to help keep them on track:

MISSION describes what God is calling a congregation to do at a moment in time. Our Christ Church Cathedral Mission is:

• to seek Christ in all persons and be a welcoming community• to serve in the name of Christ.• to worship• to provide opportunities for Christian Formation and discipleship

VISION is a hopeful picture of future that describes what the congregation and world will look like when your mission has been accomplished. Our Vision is:

Christ Church Cathedral is a city-center faith community engaged in worship, in nurturing one another, in sharing resources and selves—with one another and with neighbors. It aims to be more visible in Louisville to grow stronger, and to be more central to the work of the diocese.

STRATEGY FILTERS are questions we can ask in reference to a new ministry initiative—that can help us to keep our mission on track. For example:

• Does this ministry further our mission and vision (keeping in mind that mission and vision evolves)?• Is there a need for this ministry?• Is it unique or does it duplicate others’ work (in our congregation or outside it)? • If there is another ministry already in place, can we partner with that ministry?• Is it financially sustainable through current budget, potential gifts or fees? Are there grants available?• Is it consistent with our identity? Does it expand it?

• Do we have the internal capacity to begin and sustain this initiative (including is there a recipient of the ministry?)? • If the project fails, what then?• Will it develop discipleship for our congregation?• Have we prayed about it?• Might it meet needs of individuals or families in the congregation?• Is there time built in for evaluation of the ministry?

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Office HoursOffice hours are Tuesday thru Friday, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Frazier Marsh is serving as interim officer manager.

Of note this week — Office Volunteers

Office VolunteersThank you to the office volunteers for this past week: Mildred Franks, Michael Cooper, Dorothy Converse and Carolyn Van Zant. If you would like to volunteer some time in the office contact Frazier Marsh.

Membership in the Episcopal ChurchIf you are currently not an Episcopalian, but would like to be, talk to Dean Pritcher. She will arrange for an Inquirer’s Class and baptism and/or confirmation, and answer any other questions about membership at the Cathedral. 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 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.

we build

Call for Chapter NominationsChapter Elections happen at Annual Meeting on January 31. November is the time to make nominations for four open positions (the fifth open position is for a diocesan representative and will be resolved at Diocesan Convention next week). Nominees must be confirmed members of Christ Church Cathedral, in good standing. A member in “good standing” is a member who: attends cathedral worship and events regularly; is an active volunteer in ministry; and both pledges and gives to support the operating budget of the cathedral. If you know someone (maybe you are that someone) who would like to serve on Chapter, submit his/her name to me (after asking them first if they would like to be nominated). Note that there will be NO nominations accepted from the floor at the Annual Meeting. The Nomination Committee: Tom Peters, Susan Torok, Diane Watts-Roy, John Werst, and Jim Wilkinson - will finalize the slate of six during December. In January, nominee names and vita will be published. You will find Chapter Nomination Forms at the entrances and outside the Cathedral office.

Men’s Lunch BunchCathedral men meet for lunch and conversation on the first Wednesday of each month. Lunch locations vary. For information call Mike Wright, 396-6242. All Cathedral men are welcome.

Gay Men’s Supper ClubThe Cathedral’s Gay Men’s Supper Club meets each month for conversation and supper. Contact Bill Shelton, [email protected], or call 897-3079.

Pastoral CareWhen 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 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, [email protected].

Women’s Lunch BunchCathedral women meet for fellowship and lunch on the third Thursday of each month. Timeand restaurant varies. For more information, or to make a reservation, e-mail [email protected], or call Mildred Franks, 893-3815.

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Kroger Community Rewards programThe new Kroger Community Rewards program pays benefits back to the Cathedral every time you use your regular Kroger Plus Card, the savings card most of us use when shopping at Kroger. It’s easy to get started. Register your card by phone (1-888-904-0800) or on-line. Here’s how to register on-line: • 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. The Cathedral reaps the financial benefits every time you use your Kroger Plus Card.

Electronic CommunicationsStay connected to Christ Church Cathedral no matter where you are. Whether it’s Facebook, Twitter, e-mail, or the Web...it’s your choice! Here’s how:Cathedral Matters Online Edition Send the parish office your e-mail address and you’ll receive the Cathedral Matters Online Edition every Sunday morning, along with other important news from the Cathedral. Facebook Sign in to Facebook.com and search for ChristChurchLouky. Click ‘like’ and you will get regular posts from Facebook to your news feed. Twitter Sign in to Twitter.com. In the search line, write @ChristChurchLou. Click ‘follow’ and you’ll get tweets to your own Twitter timeline.

Stewardship Notes

“Whatever is good and perfect comes down to us from God our Creator, who created all the lights in the heavens. God never changes or casts a shifting shadow” James 1:17

Throughout the Bible, we are reminded that God is a giver of all good things. God gives us life and “this fragile earth, our island home”. Our entire life is a reflection of God’s abundance.Your on-going support of the cathedral inspires me and I’m deeply grateful. Thank you for your generosity. It enables our ministries and furthers our mission. Each week, we are nurtured in word and sacrament. Empowered by the Spirit, we can then go into the world to care for those who are ill or hurting, and welcome all those searching for a connection to God and community. My prayer during this season of stewardship is that God as Giver will awaken a new sense of abundance in all of us and an increased commitment to living generously. Prayerfully consider and register your intention to give to God through ministry at Christ Church Cathedral in 2016—you can find a Pledge Card in the pocket of the chair in front of you, at the entrances, or at the office credenza. Thus far, we have received 27 pledges for the amount of $93,311.04. 15 of these pledges reflects an increase; 2 reflect a decrease; 10 show no change.

Generous God, in our love, teach us to be your hearts and hands in this world. Help us to feel your presence, to know your love, and to be your stewards in this world. We offer all of this up in the name of the Holy Trinity, one God. Amen.

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Sunday November 22• 8:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I in the Chapel• 9:15 a.m. Adult Bible Study• 9:45 a.m. Children’s Sunday School• 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II in the Cathedral

Monday November 23• Cathedral Office Closed• Noon Eucharist in the Chapel• 6 p.m. Evening Prayer in the Chapel

Tuesday November 24• Office Hours 10 a.m.—1 p.m.• Noon Eucharist in the Chapel• 5:15 p.m. Bible Study• 6 p.m. Evening Prayer in the Chapel• 6:30 p.m. Choir Rehersal

Wednesday November 25• Office Hours 10 a.m.—1 p.m.• Noon Eucharist in the Chapel• 12:10 p.m. Meditation in Bishop’s Hall (Sponsored by IFPP)• 6 p.m. Evensong in the Chapel

Thursday November 26• Office Closed.• Thanksgiving Eucharist in the Chapel

Friday November 27• Cathedral closed

Saturday November 28• Cathedral closed

Sunday November 29• 8:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I in the Chapel• 9:15 a.m. Adult Bible Study• 9:45 a.m. Children’s Sunday School• 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II in the Cathedral• 5 p.m. Canon Robert in concert at St. Luke’s

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!

CALENDAR

Christ Church Cathedral421 S 2St, Louisville KY 40202502 • 587 • 1354 Frazier Marsh • administrative [email protected] The Very Rev. Joan Pritcher • [email protected] Dr. Robert Bozeman • canon [email protected]

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. . . for those serving in the armed forces or recovering from the wounds of warCera Benbow, Nicholas James, Chris Jones, Mark Jones, Michael Lathon, David McGrath, Keith Morrisson, Chris Nobles, Sidnie Smith, John Taylor

. . . for those celebrating birthdaysJohn Tederstrom, Jerry Marsh

. . . for those celebrating anniversariesBob & Angie Halliday, Bill Shelton & Kent Echler

We Pray . . .

. . . in the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, for the Episcopal Church of South Sudan & Sudan

. . . in the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, for St. Clement’s House Church, Louisville

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: [email protected]. We will include those names here so that the community may join you in prayer.

. . . for family and friends of Cathedral members requested byHal Gober

Ken Thompson, Frank TurnerEd Harrel

Janet Shedd & family, Stephen Vanover & familyBrian Coahran, Joe Collings, John Vessels

Kelly Brown, Brenda Lewis, Walter Longacre, Bud Mease, Mike Streuwing

Dana LutzMargaret Swords

Nancy Tucker, Bertha WinemillerCarey Duval, Maggie Foster, Rachel Mara, Tara Moriarty

Carl Horton, Don Grube, Judy Horton, Phillip KoloffSue Law, Missy Mattingly, Jim Porter, Sharon Turner

Louis Besten, Tim Catron, Forrest Cook, Mike KimeryGene Lichtefeld, Gibbs ReeseAlex Rohleder, Derek Sprigler

Ryan Stellingwerf, Judy Vance, Anne VenoJustin Gallahar

Vern GuillenGretchen Clark, Cleve Iler, Jenna Maddox, Bill Turner, Kristina

Donna Anderson, Krista Fine, Michael Leuer & family, Karen WoodsEric ZoerbArt Embry

Mano Barati, Christy & Richard WestDavid Ellis

Marsha ClineEvan Murray Lukat, Judy Taylor

Stuart Cornelius, Natalie Fleathers, Patricia MarcumMrs. Cantrell, Bridget Puzon

Bevin, Carey, Chace, Chancey, Piper, Grace FlintGreg, Ben Parker, Trish Roberts

Tammie PughJoe Dale Ward

Cynthia CarlsonChaurice Weathers, Steve Whelan

Jared Stiver

Robert BozemanJerry BrownCarol BrownMelinda CollettJim CollingsDorothy Converse

Page CurryMike DaRifTara DurnilMike FosterBobbie Fritton

Vance Fritton

Leanne GarbarowRob GuillenPaula HaleChris HartSissy LanierTerry LaunJan MargerumJerry MarshChris and Amy MeeceHelen MurrayMildred PayneRandy PetersDean PritcherScott RadekerHollis RealPaul RealSidnie SmithJim SnyderKay Shields Wilkinson

. . . for Cathedral members in need of healingGinny Dozier, Michael Foster, Bill Friedlander, Paula Hale, Carol Kendall, Sue Radeker, Ginger Shackleton

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Christ Church Cathedral

The Rt. Rev. Terry Allen White, BishopThe Very Rev. Joan Pritcher, Dean in the InterimThe Rev. Dr. Eva Markham, DeaconThe Rev. Gary England, DeaconCanon Dr. Robert L. Bozeman, Cathedral Musician Liaison for Children, Youth, and FamiliesFrazier Marsh, Interim Office ManagerThomas Thill, Sacristan

421 South Second Street, Louisville, KY 40202502-587-1354www.christchurchlouky.orginfo@christchurchlouky.org

Episcopal Diocese of Kentucky