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From the Dean… March/April 2009

Life in the Sandwich GenerationThe mid-winter deadline for a March/April newsletter article suggests to me that I probably should be writing about Lent as we look toward Holy Week and Easter. Lent and Easter are the church’s “prime time” and The Grapevine is a good vehicle to ask questions, and invite and challenge the community to deepen our faith.

But that is not what I want to write about. What I want to share are a few thoughts about what I am feeling, not as a priest, but as a son, husband and father -- in having a parent in a nearby nursing home while also raising teenagers at home. I am, as it turns out, a newly inducted member of the so-called “sandwich generation.”

As many of you know, since last spring my mother Judy has been recovering from a stroke she suffered while living in a nearby assisted living facility. She had bravely moved up north in August of 2007, away from her beloved beach community in Florida, to be closer to my family and me in the event that her health took a turn for the worse. That day came sooner than any of us would have expected. Last April she suffered a major stroke as she was getting dressed for a day of shopping; as she fell to the floor she shattered her leg and broke it badly, requiring two follow-up surgeries.

In an instant, my mother’s life changed forever – and for the foreseeable yet unknown future, so did mine and that of my wife and kids. My mother has lived at St. Mary Home in West Hartford since May. Currently she is on the floor where the elder Sisters of Mercy live out their days. No longer sporting the latest fashions as a self-confessed shopping queen, my mother now relies on aides to use a mechanical lift to get her in and out of a wheelchair. She cannot walk or move the left side of her body. Her memory is erratic and she often thinks she is back in Florida. Who could blame her as the snow piled up out the window all winter? Her father died in the fall, yet she often sees or hears him in the hallways. She loves visits from the grandchildren and she looks forward to her visits from Cathedral members and clergy. I have marveled at the kindness and the breadth of the ministry that takes place through the Cathedral as lay persons carry out their baptismal ministry visiting our homebound and nursing home residents.

I visit my mother ( just a mile from my home) most every day – for at least a half-hour to an hour – to be her memory touchstone. I try to anchor her as best as I can in the present: where she is, why she is there. I bring her grilled cheese sandwiches and cans of Coke, pop bags of popcorn and prepare salami wrapped up with cream cheese – her entertaining specialty from the ‘60s. We talk about old times, which seem to be easier for her to recall than what happened last year.

I would be less than honest if I didn’t admit to being deeply sad most days in seeing my mother, still young in the eyes of many at 71, decline slowly. How is her quality of life? She is well cared for, yet bored during the long days. She grieves the loss of her friend across the hall, with whom she shared meals and who died recently. She reaches out to touch another woman in the hall who cradles a baby doll that the woman thinks is her real baby son. Judy is still able to love and receives love from her family and committed caregivers. That may have to do for now.

Lent is a journey that takes us through the wilderness of our greatest fears, our deepest longings and our more painful losses. We learn, in time, there is a thin line between life and death, between our fragile lives and the God who holds all things together and supports us and loves us throughout. Lent gives way to Easter. Search-ing gives way to being found. And life gives way to death in time, and becomes new life in the power of the Resurrection.

Perhaps that is what I wanted to write about.In this issue… • Spring Art Show, p. 4 • Lent, Holy Week & Easter 2009, pp. 6/7 • FFEP Workday, p. 8 • Calendar, p. 11

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An Inquirer’s Class about the Episcopal Church

Dean Pendleton will lead five classes on Sunday mornings in March from 9:00 to 9:45 a.m. (March 1,8,15,22,29) for those who would like to learn more about the Epis-copal Church. We will be using the new resource called The Episcopal Handbook, which may be purchased in the Gift Shop for $15. Purchase of the book is not required for the class. Learn about things like: why do some Epis-copalians cross themselves and some don’t, why some of our church doors are painted red, and why the Episcopal Church is (and isn’t) Catholic-light? You are welcome to attend all or some of the classes. Save the Date! Should you want to be confirmed or received into the Epis-copal Church, the Bishop will be here for these rites at the Easter Vigil April 11. Please see the Dean if you are interested in being formally welcomed into the church.

Full Choir Evensong for Lent

The full Cathedral Choir will present Solemn Choral Even-song for the Second Sunday in Lent on March 8, 2009, at 5:00 p.m. Preces & responses will be the Seabury Preces & Responses by Kevin Jones, canticles and anthem by Lee Hoi-by. A high tea reception will follow in the Cathedral House Auditorium. This Evensong is sponsored by the Friends of Christ Church Cathedral.

The Cathedral Labyrinth

The Cathedral labyrinth will be open and available for walking Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, April 8-10 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day in the Cathedral House Auditorium.

We are all on the path... exactly where we need to be. The labyrinth is a model of that path. A labyrinth is an ancient symbol that relates to wholeness. It combines the imagery of the circle and the spiral into a meandering but purposeful path. The Labyrinth represents a journey to our own cen-ter and back again out into the world. Labyrinths have long been used as meditation and prayer tools. A labyrinth is an archetype with which we can have a direct experience. We can walk it. It is a metaphor for life’s journey. It is a symbol that creates a sacred space and place and takes us out of our ego to “That Which Is Within.”

Wednesday Choral Evensongs

Choral Evensongs continue in March on Wednesday, March 18 at 5:30 p.m. This weekday Evensong will fea-ture the Cathedral Choristers. These short 30-minute offices are a ministry not only to the Cathedral congre-gation, but also to the surrounding workers and visitors to downtown and have started to attract a nice following. Simple receptions are held immediately following in the Choir Room.

Lunch…Plus!

The Cathedral House Auditorium continues to host the Lunch…Plus! programs each first Thursday of the month. The series is now in its fourteenth year! On Thursday, March 5, the Scarborough Trio will perform a program of chamber music for flute, bassoon and piano. Members of the trio are Erin Lesser, flute, Gina Valvano, bassoon, and Tom Cuffari, piano.

On Thursday, April 2, Les Inégales, will perform music of the French Baroque period for transverse flute, baroque vio-lin and harpsichord. Les Inégales was founded in 1995 by Rodrigo Tarraza, flute, and Christine Gevert, harpsichord, in order to explore and to make well-known French music from the 18th Century. The transverse flute and the harpsi-chord were the most popular instruments in France at that time, which makes it possible for them to perform a large part of the most representative works from the French rep-ertoire. French style was very influential in the courts of oth-er countries in Europe. Consequently the ensemble decided to extend its repertoire in order to embrace the works from the most significant composers from Italy and Germany as well. They will be joined by guest and frequent collaborator, violinist Lisa Rautenberg.

Each program can be seen for a donation of $7, which in-cludes lunch. ($5 for “Friends,” seniors and students with I.D.). Please join us if you find yourself in the downtown area on either or both of those Thursdays.

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Update on the Search Process for the 15th Diocesan Bishop

Diocesan Bishop Andrew D. Smith announced his plans to retire in 2010 and called for the election of Connecticut’s 15th diocesan bishop at the 2009 Con-vention in October. The Standing Committee and Bishop appointed a Search/Nominating Committee and a Transition Committee from deanery nominees. The Search/Nominating Committee organized two opportunities for everyone in the Diocese, parishioners and clergy alike, to participate in determining what we should be looking for in our new bishop. In Janu-ary, they conducted an online survey. In February, they conducted focus groups. A summary of the highlights from the survey is online, along with more information, at www.ctdiocese.org

Diocese...

A Prayer for the Election of a New Bishop

Everliving, creating and renewing God, we pray for your help in our search for a new bishop. Call and guide diligent and discerning members of our Diocese to the tasks of overseeing and implementing the search with skill and open hearts, and of managing the transition to a new bishop with sensitivity and grace. Inspire worthy servants of your church to stand bravely forward for election. Send your Holy Spirit upon the delegates who will vote for our next bishop, that our choice may follow your will. Support our new bishop every step of the way, from beginning to end, and give peace and knowledge of service well done to our retiring bishop, Andrew. Give us all, in this season of change, patience, wisdom, and that gracious hospitality of soul that allows us to hear your voice and see your face in each other, even when we strongly differ. We ask your help in all these ways we see, and in all the ways only you can see, in the name of your Son, our Savior Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

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The GrapevinePublished by Christ Church Cathedral, the Cathedral of the Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut. Please submit articles for the

May/June issue by Tuesday, April 7. Text files should be in WORD format. If you are submitting photos, please email the raw picture file for proper editing. All submissions should be sent to dvancamp@cccathedral.org

The Rt. Rev. Andrew D. Smith, Bishop of ConnecticutThe Very Rev. Mark B. Pendleton, Dean

The Rev. Canon J. Allison St. Louis, Vicar Richard Baraglia, Parish Committee Chair

Amy Beveridge, Parish Committee Vice-Chair

Seventh Annual Spring Art Exhibit and Silent Auction

It’s springtime and once again the creative energy of the Cathedral Art-ists and Friends will fill the air in a showcase of art. A wonderful group of talented artists will present an exciting and diverse selection of fine art and photography for display and sale. The popular Silent Auction will be offered. The artists are Jerry Barry, Linda Beher, Lisa Bell, Bever-ly Berger, Jane Bradley, Donald Boudreaux, Jean Dalton, Mark Franklin, Nancy Hoffman, Dolores Howard, Nancy Morrell, Joan St. Clair Roof, Kenneth Sanger, Bob Spooner and Wendy West.

Profits from sales will be contributed to Cathedral outreach programs. As the group of artists has grown, the goal remains of bringing people into our historic Cathedral, and sharing with the community what is offered in art, music, worship, ministries and outreach.

The exhibit will be May 1 through May 10 in the Cathedral House Reception Room.

Come and enjoy the art and support the artists. If you are looking for a gift for a special occasion such as Mother’s Day, a birthday or graduation, consider fine art—a gift that will be enjoyed for many years to come.

Validated parking for $4.00 will be available at the MAT garage next to Hartford Stage.

For more information, contact either Dolores Howard at 860-243-0812; email: howarddynasty@sbcglobal.net or Wendy West at 860-461-1042; email: WenArtford@aol.com

“Baby’s Breath & Roses” by Dolores Howard©Dolores Howard. All rights reserved.

Opening Reception – Friday, May 1, 4 - 7 p.m. (refreshments)Viewing Hours (after opening) • Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 12 - 4 p.m. • Thursday, May 7 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. during Lunch…Plus! & 4 - 7 p.m. as a First Thursday event (refreshments) • Saturdays, May 2 and 9 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. • Sunday, May 3 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. • Sunday, May 10 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. (closing)

Meet the Artists during the Opening or First Thursday.

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A Christian Willsubmitted by Robert Mueller

Few family members will read or know what is in our will until the time of our death. At that time imagine if the doc-ument were to begin with a statement such as:

I believe in the Lord, Jesus Christ. I am secure in God’s love for me and am confident of ev-erlasting life procured for me through the life, passion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. I leave those who survive me the comfort of knowing that I have died in this faith and am now with my Lord in eternal glory.

What a special moment to be able to offer our survivors this assurance and love and affirmation of faith. This same faith may also be reflected in the instructions that follow regard-ing how the will or trust provides for “the distribution of your temporal goods” (The Book of Common Prayer, p. 445). For instance, the opening profession of faith may continue:

As a final act of faith and thanksgiving for all the blessings of my life, I direct that X percent (for example, 10%) of my estate be divided equally among my parish and the following ministries….

The will or living trust of a person of faith reflects the stew-ardship of the person who creates it.

Our family is most important to us. What else matters to us? How can this be reflected in how we wish to distribute all that God has given us—as give it all away we must at the end of our life on earth?

Some planned gifts can increase retirement income, reduce taxes, or enhance family inheritance. Thoughtful planned giving can turn what would otherwise be tax dollars into gift dollars. Planned giving is a way to leave a meaningful legacy of our values. For example, a planned gift can create an en-dowment fund that will go on giving in perpetuity. You may endow your yearly stewardship pledge by multiplying by 20 and putting that amount as a bequest to your church in your will or trust. This way your pledge will continue even after you are gone.

To find an appropriate planned giving strategy for your situ-ation, contact the Cathedral Office for a confidential compli-mentary consultation. Your family and your church may be glad that you did.

A Very Successful Progressive Dinner

On Saturday, February 7, 39 people gathered at the home of Em and June Aziz for the beginning of the progressive dinner which was held as a fundraiser for the Cathedral Youth and Choir Pilgrimage to the UK. After luscious hors d’œuvres and beverages, the caravan traveled to the home of Donald and Margaret Romanik for a tasty dinner catered by Michael Sacharko. This wonderful evening of food, fun and friendship netted the trip fund slightly better than $900! Thank-you to everyone who attended, hosted or organized the event.

Choirmasters Conference in Fairfield

On January 31, Canon Kevin Jones joined choirmasters from around the Diocese gathered at St. Paul’s in Fair-field for “A Really Useful Choirmasters’ Conference” planned by St. Paul’s musician John Abdenour, and sponsored by the Diocesan Commission on Liturgy and Music. The goal of the conference was to gather expe-rienced and novice choir trainers from around the Dio-cese to advance the cause of specifically the treble choir. Nearly 30 choirmasters attended, and the discussions were lively and helpful to all. As part of the conference, guest conductor and noted choir trainer Tom Whitte-more (Trinity, Princeton, NJ) held rehearsals and led an Evensong with about 20 red-ribbon-level choristers from St. Paul’s, St. John’s, Waterbury, the Cathedral and others from the Diocese.

Two of the Cathedral Choristers who have attained the Royal School of Church Music red-ribbon-level were invited to attend. Corinne Harney and Ahryn Lehmann gave up their Saturday to rehearse, make music with their peers and learn from Mr. Whittemore. A beautiful Evensong service brought the day to a fitting end.

Ahryn and Corinne are shown rehearsing with the other trebles

at St. Paul’s, Fairfield.

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The Liturgies of Lent, Holy Week and Easter 2009

Ash Wednesday, February 25The First Day of Lent

12 noon - The Imposition of Ashes and the Holy Eucharist with hymns6:00 p.m. - The Imposition of Ashes and the Holy Eucharist with choir

The Second Sunday in Lent, March 85:00 p.m. - Solemn Choral Evensong for Lent

Stations of the Cross, Wednesdays, March 4, 11, 18, 25 and April 16:00 p.m. - A meditative Cathedral walk through the traditional Stations of the Cross

Palm/Passion Sunday, April 58:00 & 10:00 a.m. - The Liturgy of the Palms and the Holy Eucharist (incense at 10)

A procession will begin at 9:45 a.m. (weather permitting) from the front doors of the Cathedral.

Tuesday in Holy Week, April 710:00 a.m. - Meditations in the Cathedral

12 noon - Renewal of Clergy vows and the Holy Eucharist

The labyrinth will be open and available for walking in the Cathedral House Auditorium Wednesday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Wednesday in Holy Week, April 86:00 p.m. - Stations of the Cross for Holy Week

Maundy Thursday, April 9“A new commandment I give to you - that you love one another.”

6:00 p.m. - Agapé meal in the Cathedral House Reception Room7:00 p.m. - The Holy Eucharist, Foot Washing and Stripping of the Altar

Good Friday, April 1012 noon - The Seven Last Words of Christ, meditations and music

2:00 - 3:00 p.m. - Cathedral open for prayer and meditation6:00 p.m. The Solemn Liturgy for Good Friday - The procession and veneration of the cross with sermon and choir.

Holy Saturday, April 117:30 p.m. - The Great Vigil of Easter - (note earlier time)

The re-telling of the Christian story, Confirmation and Reception, the first Eucharist of Easter with hymns, sermon, choir and organ. (incense) Bring bells to ring at the Gloria.

Easter Sunday, April 12“Alleluia! Christ is Risen!”

8:00 a.m. - The Holy Eucharist with hymns and sermon10:00 a.m. - Festival Holy Eucharist with sermon and choir. Bring bells to ring at the Gloria.

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Congregational Lenten Discipline: Members and friends of the Cathedral community are invited to fast one meal each week, if possible, and to use that time to engage in any of the following or some other discipline to which you are called: 1. Pray for the needs of others, including the world, the nation, our neighbors, our family, our friends, our en-emies and ourselves. 2. Meditate on Scripture (e.g., the Passion of Our Lord, the Psalms). 3. Spend quiet one-on-one time with God. 4. Engage in a volunteer activity (e.g., visit one of our homebound parishioners; help at a soup kitchen). 5. Reflect on your life with God. 6. Participate in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. 7. Engage in spiritual direction.

If you are willing, please consider contributing the cost of your meal to the Congregational Lenten Project (see below for details).

Congregational Retreat: “The True Cross and the Real Self: Paul as our Lenten Guide,” with Fr. Martin Smith at Holy Cross Monastery from Friday, February 27 to Sunday, March 1. During this retreat, participants will reflect on Paul’s witness to the power of the Cross to reveal and “dis-mantle false identities and forge an authentic self centered on the indwelling Christ.”

Lenten Forum: “Embracing Our Strengths: A Path to Au-thenticity,” with Canon St. Louis in the Cathedral Audi-torium on Sunday, March 15 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. During this forum, participants will be introduced to the YES! Program, a small group process designed to as-sist participants in discerning, creating and living into their God-given purpose. The program is based on principles of Appreciative Inquiry (AI), a process that searches for what is best about people and the organizations of which we are a part, focuses on what is occurring in persons and systems when they are most alive and at their best, and nurtures one’s ability to ask questions that strengthen a person’s and system’s capacity to develop positive potential. AI assumes that all persons and systems have rich, untapped resources available to them, and the YES! Program is used to explore and mobilize those resources while saying YES! to God, our neighbors and ourselves.

Lenten Forum: “Using Our Strengths: A Call to Serve,” with the Rev. Tom Furrer in the Cathedral Auditorium on Sunday, March 22 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. During this forum, Fr. Furrer, who serves as the rector of Trinity Episcopal Church in Tariffville, will share how his parish has been using its strengths to offer health care and hope to our brothers and sisters in Nigeria. For the past seven years, Trinity has had a medical mission partnership with the Diocese of Kaduna, Nigeria. With the help of many generous friends from other churches (including Christ Church Cathedral), Trinity has funded a full-time medical clinic, weekly mobile clinics and the training of commu-nity health care workers who live in remote rural villages. Together, these various activities bring basic health care to more than 8,000 people every year.

Congregational Lenten Project: Participants will be invited to volunteer their time and talent to the Church Street Eats program on Saturday, March 28 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. by participating in one or more of the following activities: 1. Making and bagging sandwiches in the base-ment kitchen (1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.) 2. Sorting clothes in the Youth Room (1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.) 3. Giving out sandwiches at Bushnell Park (2:45 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.)Those who wish to can contribute the money from their Congregational Lenten Discipline (see above) as well as toiletries (preferably travel size), socks and men’s under-wear (large) to the Church Street Eats program.

Walking the Labyrinth: The ancient practice of walking the labyrinth was used to facilitate an inner pilgrimage for persons who could not afford to journey to the holy city, Jerusalem. During Lent, everyone is invited to set aside a time of prayer, meditation, and personal reflection by walking the labyrinth, which will be available on April 8, 9 and 10 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Cathedral Audi-torium. Because it is a powerful means of connecting more deeply with God and ourselves, those who walk the laby-rinth are free to choose their own pace, including periods of standing still for prayer or meditation. Set aside some time, be present to yourself and God, and experience the life-giving power of walking the labyrinth.

Lenten Offerings

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Faith Formation & EnnrichmentEight youth from the Faith Formation and Enrichment Program, facilitator Greg Hanson, and guest Richard Baraglia took part in a service learning project about AIDS/HIV. Richard Baraglia, Chair of the Parish Committee and Executive Director at the St. Philip House in Plainville serving those with AIDS/HIV, talked about the facts and myths surround-ing the virus. The youth learned about the harsh side effects of the drugs used to extend the lives of those with AIDS/HIV, the difficulties surrounding the detection of it, and the negative stigmas attached to those that are HIV-positive. Other topics that were discussed included the effectiveness of health education classes in high school and the surprising ways people can contract the virus, such as by sharing razor blades. Next stop for the youth was Peter’s Retreat, a home in Hartford that offers those with AIDS/HIV a place to live along with nutritional meals, recreation, nurses, counselors, and other support services.

The youth learned about the history of Peter’s Retreat: how it started out as a support program for persons who were HIV-positive and their families, and then became a commu-nal place of residence. Understand-ing the importance of a facility that supports people living under difficult conditions led the group of youth to want to give back. They worked meticulously around the house, cleaning chairs and tables, mopping, vacuuming, washing windows and wiping down all surfaces. All agreed that they enjoyed their time learning and helping, and they are anticipat-ing similar projects in the future. If you have any ideas about possible future youth service projects, please contact Renee Hamel at 527-7231 x114 or rhamel@cccathedral.org

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Harold & Cynthia AllenBillie AlbanNeil A. Alan & Franciene LehmannWinston & Andrea E. AndersonGlen & Cindy AndersonRichard Aronson & Paul HabersangAlbert & Barbara AshJilda AliottaEmhart & June AzizJames & Connie BainAnne BarnardJoslin & Marcia BarnettAnne Bartholomew & Gregory HansonKaren BarryBarbara BeldenMichel BeltPaul & Janet BelvalCarol BergeronHoward BergmanMonica & Natalie BestThomas & Amy BeveridgeJoan BoltonJames BradleySylvia BrownCharles & Anne BoornazianRichard BuikaCyril BurkeDana CampbellDavid & Nancy CarlsonEthel CarlsonMartha & Earl CarlyonMiriam ChiricoCarol ClappBeverly ClarkMaggie Alston ClaudJonathan Clune & Sarah Potter CluneTimothy ColeClarence & Euna ColeridgeDrucilla ConwayAnne CookGeorge CoxRobert CoykendallSusan DalrympleStephen & Kathryn DeaneMargaret Del VecchioSusan DeMellaMatthew & Jennifer DingeeThomas EisenlohrChester Fairlie

Rose Fichera-EagenMartha FineAnne FoderaPaul & Jessica FletcherClaire FonsecaMark FranklinMillicent FrenchPaul & Jill FrickenhausYvette GarnerEleanor GielisArden GilliganMarvia GilkesJean GouldNorman & Gloria GrafHeather Jordan-GreavesLucy GroeningInez HalesJacob & Anne HarneyDaniel HeischmanJohn & Ann HendersonSarah HigbieMilton & Dolores HowardHerman & Mary HuntPeter HuntsmanKen HungerfordYvonne Inniss-BrewerHugh JacksonNancy JacobsJames JonesStanley & Nancy KemmererLillian KezerianHelen KilquistDaniel KingmanJames LechausseFenton & Marion LewisLarry & Amy MalickAnna MalootianRichard & Sharon MansfieldCynthia MellonRobert & Glee MinerJohn & Ruth MitmanJonathan & Carol MitnickRobert & Marnie MuellerViola MullinAudrey MurdockElaine NelsonSylvestus & Ann NelsonEvelyn NoonanRichard Nolan

Michael & Luisa O’BrienBentley & Kiyoko OgokeReginald & Gail PaigeKarola ParadisBarbara PareJeffrey Palmer & Richard BaragliaMark & Leslie PendletonRuth Marie PerryBarbara PetersonBrennan Price & Ericka LenzJudy RadaschLucy ReadJohn E. RobinsonJohn & Faye RogersDonald & Margaret RomanikDavid RomanikVictor & Helen RossLouis RuddockBrian & Jane SahlinLisa ScarolaThomas SchorleLaurie ScintoEdward SeibertJohn & Gilbeean ScottSusan Seymour ReinhartPyrle SmallAndrew & Kate SmithArdyce & John SpenceGeorge & Muriel SpoonerBrian SpoonerAllison St. LouisPeter StebingerFrederick & Daphne ThomasTina ThomsonAnne TranbergJacqueline TwibleArthur & Roberta WalmsleyPatricia WalkerGeoffrey WardPaulette WardLilibeth WarnerWendy WestThomas & Norma WassellMichael & Jacquelyn WellsGail WolduWilliam Wood JrTom & Diane WoodwardWilliam YebramJervis Zimmerman

Stewardship - Thank you!The following households have pledged for 2009 as of February 9, 2009

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THURSDAY, March 5The Scarborough Trio - Music for flute, bas-

soon and piano

THURSDAY, April 2Les Inégales - Music of

the French Baroque

12:05 TO 12:35 P.M. in the Cathedral House Auditorium

$7 donation for lunch & program$5 for “Friends,” Seniors

and Students with I.D.

All are welcome!

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Calendar…

March02 – Cathedral Crafters03 – Midday Organ Recital05 – Lunch…Plus!08 – Daylight Savings Time Begins08 – Parish Committee Meeting08 – Friends Evensong10 – Midday Organ Recital14 – Confirmation Class15 – Forum16 – Cathedral Crafters17 – Midday Organ Recital17 – Soup & Services18 – Weekday Evensong20/21 – Confirmation Retreat21 – St. Barnabas Meeting22 – Forum24 – Midday Organ Recital28 – Lenten Work Project30 – Cathedral Crafters31 – Midday Organ Recital

HolidaysThe Cathedral Office will close at

12:30 p.m. on Good Friday. The Cathe-dral and the Cathedral Office will be closed

on Easter Monday, April 13.

April02 – Lunch…Plus!05 – Palm Sunday, Intergenerational Event07 – Holy Tuesday Service, Clergy Re-newal of Vows09 – Maundy Thursday Services, Agape Meal10 – Good Friday Services11 – The Great Easter Vigil12 – Easter Sunday Services13 – Cathedral & Cathedral Office closed14 – Cathedral Crafters18 – St. Barnabas Meeting21 – Midday Organ Recital21 – Soup & Services21 – Chapter Meeting27 – Cathedral Crafters28 – Last Midday Organ Recital

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The Very Rev. Mark B. Pendleton, Dean860.527.7231, ext. 107, mpendleton@cccathedral.org

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Canon Kevin Jones, Precentor & Director of Music860.527.7231, ext. 112, kjones@cccathedral.org

Judith C. Radasch, Cathedral Administrator860.527.7231, ext. 101, jradasch@cccathedral.org

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Gilbeean Scott, Buildings & Wedding Coordinator860.527.7231, ext. 102, gscott@cccathedral.org

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The Right Reverend Andrew D. Smith, M. Div., D. D., Bishop of ConnecticutThe Right Reverend James E. Curry, M. Div., D. D., Bishop Suffragan

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The Very Reverend Mark B. Pendleton, M. Div., DeanThe Reverend Canon J. Allison St. Louis, M. Div., Ph.D., Vicar

Canon Kevin Jones, M.M., Precentor & Director of MusicThe Reverend Canon John L.C. Mitman, S.T.B., Priest Associate

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The Reverend Dr. Thomas F. Beveridge, D. Min., Ecumenical AssociateThe Venerable Donald Richey, Archdeacon of the Diocese

Erik Eickhoff, M.M., Assistant OrganistJudith C. Radasch, M.B.A., Cathedral AdministratorDebby Van Camp, Cathedral Administrative Assistant

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