September 27, 2015 • 10:30 am+ Holy Eucharist • Proper 21

Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost

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.

Song of Praise S-236 Glory to you

• at the sound of the bells, all stand

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

Prelude Herzlich tut mich verlangen Johannes Brahms

• at the conclusion of the collect all sing:

Collect for the Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost

The Word of God

O God, you declare your almighty power chiefly in showing mercy and pity: Grant us the fullness of your grace, that we, running to obtain your promises, may become partakers of your heavenly treasure; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

Hymn 282 Christ, the fair glory

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Opening Acclamation BCP • Book of Common PrayerS • Service music found at the front of the hymnalWLP • Wonder, Love and PraiseThe people’s responses are indicated in bold type.

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The king and Haman went in to feast with Queen Esther. On the second day, as they were drinking wine, the king again said to Esther, “What is your petition, Queen Esther? It shall be granted you. And what is your request? Even to the half of my kingdom, it shall be fulfilled.” Then Queen Esther answered, “If I have won your favor, O king, and if it pleases the king, let my life be given me-- that is my petition-- and the lives of my people-- that is my request. For we have been sold, I and my people, to be destroyed, to be killed, and to be annihilated. If we had been sold merely as slaves, men and women, I would have held my peace; but no enemy can compensate for this damage to the king.” Then King Ahasuerus said to Queen Esther, “Who is he, and where is he, who has presumed to do this?” Esther said, “A foe and enemy, this wicked Haman!” Then Haman was terrified before the king and the queen. Then Harbona, one of the eunuchs in attendance on the king, said, “Look,

First Lesson Esther 7:1-6, 9-10; 9:20-22

• all be seated

the very gallows that Haman has prepared for Mordecai, whose word saved the king, stands at Haman’s house, fifty cubits high.” And the king said, “Hang him on that.” So they hanged Haman on the gallows that he had prepared for Mordecai. Then the anger of the king abated. Mordecai recorded these things, and sent letters to all the Jews who were in all the provinces of King Ahasuerus, both near and far, enjoining them that they should keep the fourteenth day of the month Adar and also the fifteenth day of the same month, year by year, as the days on which the Jews gained relief from their enemies, and as the month that had been turned for them from sorrow into gladness and from mourning into a holiday; that they should make them days of feasting and gladness, days for sending gifts of food to one another and presents to the poor.

The Word of the Lord.Thanks be to God.

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Psalm 124 • sung by the choir chant by Derrick Cantrell

If the LORD had not been on our side, * let Israel now say;If the LORD had not been on our side, * when enemies rose up against us;Then would they have swallowed us up alive * in their fierce anger toward us;Then would the waters have overwhelmed us * and the torrent gone over us;Then would the raging waters * have gone right over us.Blessed be the LORD! * he has not given us over to be a prey for their teeth.We have escaped like a bird from the snare of the fowler; * the snare is broken, and we have escaped.Our help is in the Name of the LORD, * the maker of heaven and earth.

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The Word of the Lord.Thanks be to God.

Are any among you suffering? They should pray. Are any cheerful? They should sing songs of praise. Are any among you sick? They should call for the elders of the church and have them pray over them, anointing them with oil in the name of the Lord. The prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise them up; and anyone who has committed sins will be forgiven. Therefore confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The prayer

Second Lesson James 5:13-20of the righteous is powerful and effective. Elijah was a human being like us, and he prayed fervently that it might not rain, and for three years and six months it did not rain on the earth. Then he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain and the earth yielded its harvest. My brothers and sisters, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and is brought back by another, you should know that whoever brings back a sinner from wandering will save the sinner’s soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins.

Alleluia Verse • sung by cantor, then all

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

Gospel Mark 9:38-50

John said to Jesus, “Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we tried to stop him, because he was not following us.” But Jesus said, “Do not stop him; for no one who does a deed of power in my name will be able soon afterward to speak evil of me. Whoever is not against us is for us. For truly I tell you, whoever gives you a cup of water to drink because you bear the name of Christ will by no means lose the reward. “If any of you put a stumbling block before one of these little ones who believe in me, it would be better for you if a great millstone were hung around your neck and you were thrown into the sea. If your hand

causes you to stumble, cut it off; it is better for you to enter life maimed than to have two hands and to go to hell, to the unquenchable fire. And if your foot causes you to stumble, cut it off; it is better for you to enter life lame than to have two feet and to be thrown into hell., And if your eye causes you to stumble, tear it out; it is better for you to enter the kingdom of God with one eye than to have two eyes and to be thrown into hell, where their worm never dies, and the fire is never quenched. “For everyone will be salted with fire. Salt is good; but if salt has lost its saltiness, how can you season it? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another.”

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

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Sermon The Very Reverend Joan Pritcher

Nicene Creed • BCP 358 all stand

Prayers of the People • BCP 387 Form III

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

Confession and Absolution • BCP 360

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Holy Communion

Dirigatur oratio mea in conspectu tuo sacrificium vespertinum.

Let my prayer come up as the incense,and let the lifting up of my hands be as an evening sacrifice.

Offertory Anthem Let my Prayer come up as the Ince Peter Hallock

Presentation Hymn 669 Commit thou all that grieves thee • all stand

The Great Thanksgiving

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Eucharistic Prayer A • BCP 361

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Sanctus Missa Oecumenica arr. Richard Proulx

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The Great Amen

• at the conclusion of the Great Thanksgiving all sing:

Memorial Acclamation • BCP 368• during the blessing of bread and wine the celebrant says:

Therefore, we proclaim the mystery of faith; Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.

The Breaking of the Bread

The Lord’s Prayer • BCP 364

Our Father, who art in heaven,hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.

• traditional version

Fraction Anthem • WLP 873

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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

Communion Hymn 609 Where cross the crowded ways of life

• 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.

Concluding Hymn 347 Go forth for God

Blessing

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

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Postlude Sortie César Franck

The worship is concluded. The SERVICE begins!

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

The Cathedral Choir

Becky Norris, Aaron Angel, Carolyn van Zant, lectorsJohn Vickerstaff, Mike Wright, Mike DaRif, Mike Foster, chalice bearers

Keith Stevenson, Carolyn van Zant, Louise Isaacs, acolytesPatsy Melton, altar guild

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

My dear people of Christ Church Cathedral and our guestsNext Sunday at 10:30, we will worship with our animal companions. Animals and their human companions will gather in the Narthex at 10:20 to prepare for the Entering Procession. In the midst of the first hymn they will receive a blessing and a St. Francis medal. Consider bringing your animal—or anything that reminds you of Creation. Read more about Creation Sunday on page 2.The cathedral has a wonderful opportunity that I hope you will consider: the sponsoring of a Syrian refugee family that will soon relocate to Louisville. Page Curry and I will decide on October 6 if we have enough support from the congregation to move forward. There are a number of ways to be involved—contribute to the sponsor fee, donate furniture, shop for the pantry, clean and set up the apartment. Read more about it on the fliers at each entrance and at the Office. And let us know if you’d like to help—by registering on the Sign Up Sheet at the Office Bulletin Board. If we have enough support, we will take on the project.Read more about our recent experimenting with the Nave furniture on page 2—and continue to let us know what you think as we experiment with this and other settings—call, write, or tell me in person. And watch this space: I’ll keep you informed of our work and let you know our reasoning. St. George’s has 2 events coming up soon that could use our participation. The annual Breakfast is Wednesday, September 30 at 7:30 am. Consider purchasing a ticket and joining us. Also, St. George’s holds its Halloween Party Friday, October 30. We will be collecting candy for their trick-or-treating—there will be a box by the office for your donations between now and Sunday, October 25. Take time to meet our (Louisville Presbyterian) Seminarian, Manasses Fonteles. He begins his assignment with us today. He will be involved in Adult Christian Formation, Sunday and Midday Worship, Bible Study, and Evening Prayer. Take the opportunity today at Coffee Hour to speak to Manasses and offer your prayers for him. Today, our readings continue to reflect upon the idea that life with and in Christ was not what the disciples had in mind. Consider these words of Barbara Brown Taylor as you prepare for worship:

Ordination, like baptism, is the celebration of a demotion. Unlike sorority initiations or Eagle Scout ceremonies, it is a rite in which we step down, not up. It is a ritual in which we are made the servants of all, and it seems...that there is a rich irony in our lining up to do this kind of work. Would any of us answer a classified ad that said, ‘Menial labor, long hours, high expectations, low pay?’ And yet, here we are...”

I am glad that you are here today.Faithfully,The Very Reverend Joan Pritcher Your Dean in the Interim The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost

. . . . .from the Dean

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Midday Mass Pick a day to come pray with us. Commemorations for the week of September 13:

Monday – Vincent de Paul, Founder of the Congregation of the Mission, 1660Tuesday – St. Michael and All AngelsWednesday – Jerome, Priest and MonkThursday – Remigius, BishopFriday – Antony Ashley Cooper, Social Reformer

Be 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.

we prayOf note this week — Midday Mass update Experimenting in the Nave

Next Cathedral Arts concert and Evensong October 11The next Cathedral Arts event will be Sunday, October 11, 5 p.m. The concert will feature musician Lisa Hall; Evensong will be performed by the Boys and Men’s Choir of Christ Church Cathedral Lexington, and musicians from our sister cathedral.

Experimenting in the NaveBishop White has asked us to use our Nave to place more focus on the altar and the sacrament of Holy Eucharist. That makes sense to your staff, and we are working with him. Bringing the altar closer to the congregation and gathering congregational chairs and clergy seating around it might help—the altar already appears to be more central to our work. The chairs are behind the altar to give us an idea of how it would work to place the Bishop’s cathedra there in the future (my seat will be on the side as it has been before—we have moved it now simply to give servers a chance to see how they would work with chairs on the platform). The screen that we have placed behind those chairs is a first ‘home-made’ effort toward finding workable screening between chancel and choir space—this is another effort to direct attention at all times to Holy Communion. This is all a work in progress. You have been very helpful to us in your comments. Please continue to let us know what you think as we experiment with this and other settings—call, write, or tell me in person. And watch this space: I’ll keep you informed of our work and let you know the reasoning. — Dean PritcherBlessing Our Animals and All

Creation on October 4Bring your pets (or any non-human living thing that reminds you of God’s creation) to church on Sunday, October 4: cats, dogs, potted plants...even a photograph of your animal companion. We will thank God for all of creation. If your animal companion is comfortable in crowds, consider bringing him/her, suitably leashed or contained, to the 10:30 a.m. service in the Nave. That’s right - in the church. Your animal may remain with you in the church for the duration of the service, or leave immediately after the Blessing at the beginning of the service. You may also bring more timid animals to the 1 p.m. blessing in the garden.

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we study

Weekday Bible StudyEvery Tuesday, 5:15 p.m. in Bishops’ Hall

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 includes 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, and pray for our children and the Children’s Ministry Formation Team.

Dean’s Forum follows 10 a.m. worship Everyone 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 workOf note this week — St. Georges Scholarship Institute Celebration of Success on Wednesday

Next Community Breakfast October 4 The next Community Breakfast will be Sunday, October 4, 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.

Insurance review assistance needed The Finance Committee is seeking a volunteer knowledgeable in insurance coverage to review current Cathedral policies. This critical assistance will be greatly appreciated. If interested, contact John Kiesel at jlkiesel@msn.com or (502)523-6780.

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, Friday.

Liaison for Children, Youth and Families Canon Bozeman is adding a new title to his name: Liaison for Children, Youth and Families. You will see it beginning today in the masthead on the last page of the bulletin. As a husband and father himself, Canon Robert has been part of the ongoing conversation about families, children and youth. He knows the cathedral’s responsibility to our families. Take some time to thank Canon Robert for helping the Cathedral community grow stronger as he takes on these new responsibilities.

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Cathedral Shared Ministry Opportunities There are many ministry areas at Christ Church Cathedral. Here are a few to consider, along with the contact and sign up information you need to get started.

We Pray: Altar Guild (cleaning of linens) - Tom ThillWe Study: Children and Youth Christian Ed support - the Dean We Work: All Call Louisville support – the Dean We Listen: Cathedral Life volunteers - Randy PetersWe Build: Print Directory maintenance - Keith Stevenson

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.

Rebuild the Churches Fund In June, we were shocked by the torching of four predominantly black churches. You can help them recover by contributing to Rebuild the Churches Fund, a special fundraising effort established by our sister, Christ Church Cathedral in St. Louis. All money received will be divided equally among these congregations: Glover Grove Baptist Church, Warrenville, S.C.; College Hill Seventh Day Adventist Church, Knoxville, Tenn.; Briar Creek Baptist Church, Charlotte, N.C.; God’s Power Church of Christ, Macon, Ga. If you would like to contribute, write your check to Christ Church Cathedral, memo “Rebuild.” We’ll pass along your gifts as long as they come to us.

Laundry LoveLaundry Love is a practical and graceful ministry the Cathedral is joining along with other downtown parishes. Laundry Love seeks to give individuals and/or families the option of redirecting funds from laundry expenses toward food, medical, gas or transportation costs, as well as school supplies and other basic, everyday necessities. Mike DaRif is taking the lead for the Cathedral in Laundry Love. Let him or the office know if you would like to be involved.

Celebration of Success September 30 St. George’s Scholar Institute will host its annual Celebration of Success breakfast this Wednesday, September 30, 7:30 - 9 a.m. at the Brown Hotel. Event tickets are $50. This breakfast serves as the main fundraising event for St. George’s. Guests will learn about St. George’s Scholarship Institute, and hear from several students who have benefitted from its various classes and events. In addition, raffle tickets are available from a number of businesses, including restaurants, health and fitness sites, and sellers of bourbon. See Page Curry after today’s 10:30 a.m. service in the office area for both kinds of tickets, or call 451-0240.

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Gay Men’s Supper ClubThe Cathedral’s Gay Men’s Supper Club meets each month for conversation and supper. Contact Bill Shelton, woshelton@gmail.com, or call 897-3079.

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.

Women’s Lunch BunchCathedral women meet for fellowship and lunch on the third Thursday of each month. E-mail lunchbunchlady@yahoo.com, or call Mildred Franks, 893-3815.

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.

Coffee HourToday’s Coffee Hour hosts are Carol Syvertsen and Page Curry. Be sure to thank them for their hospitality.

we listenOf note this week — Coffee Hour hosts

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, rpeters421@yahoo.com.

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Kroger Community Rewards programThe new Kroger Community Rewards program is paying benefits back to the Cathedral every time you use your regular Kroger Plus Card, the regular savings card most of you take to Kroger for your shopping. It’s easy to get started, and the rewards for the Cathedral start immediately after you register your card. You may register your card by phone (1-888-904-0800) or on-line. Here’s how the on-line registration works: • Visit www.kroger.com/communityrewards and hit “Create an Account.”.”• Register your Kroger Plus Card.• 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 use the Cathedral company number, 11088.• Confirm “Christ Church Cathedral” as your charity and you are signed up. After you complete registration, the Cathedral will reap 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.

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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.

we buildOf note this week — Office Volunteers

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

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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 birthdaysAlbert Marchione, Dean Weller

We Pray . . .

. . . in the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, for the Anglican Church of Papua New Guinea

. . . in the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, for St. Luke’s Church, Anchorage

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: info@christchurchlouky.org. 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

Stephen Vanover and familyBrian Coahran, Charlie Reeser, 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, Peter Ianetta, Megan Weilage, Christy WestDavid Ellis, Harry Marsh

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 & Joe Dozier, Michael Foster, Bill Friedlander, Paula Hale, Carol Kendall, Jo Anne Reazin, Ginger Shackleton

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CALENDAR 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!

The Deadline for submissions to Cathedral Matters is every Thursday at close of business — ten days before you would like it to appear in print.

Sunday September 27• 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 September 28• Cathedral Office Closed• Noon Eucharist in the Chapel• 6 p.m. Evening Prayer in the Chapel

Tuesday September 29• 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

Wednesday September 30• Office Hours 10 a.m.—1 p.m.• Noon Eucharist in the Chapel• Noon-day Meditation in Bishop’s Hall (Sponsored by IFPP)• 6 p.m. Evensong in the Chapel• 6:30 p.m. Choir Rehersal

Thursday October 1• Office Hours 10 a.m.—1 p.m.• Noon Eucharist in the Chapel• 6 p.m. Evening Prayer in the Chapel

Friday October 2• Office Hours 10 a.m.—1 p.m• Noon Eucharist in the Chapel• 4:30 p.m. Wedding Rehersal• 6 p.m. Evening Prayer in the Chapel

Saturday October 3• Cathedral closed• 4:30 p.m. Wedding

Sunday October 4• 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

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

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