• at the conclusion of the collect all sing:

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January 24, 2016 • 10:30 am+ Holy Eucharist

Third Sunday after Epiphany

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.

Hymn 362 Holy, Holy, Holy

• at the sound of the bells, all stand

Collect for the Third Sunday after Epiphany

The Word of God

Give us grace, O Lord, to answer readily the call of our Savior Jesus Christ and proclaim to all people the Good News of his salvation, that we and the whole world may perceive the glory of his marvelous works; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

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.

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

Prelude Allegro Johann Sebastian Bach from Concerto in A minor

Opening Acclamation

Song of Praise • S-223 The Third Song of Isaiah, Arise Shine for your light has come

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• all be seated

All the people of Israel gathered together into the square before the Water Gate. They told the scribe Ezra to bring the book of the law of Moses, which the Lord had given to Israel. Accordingly, the priest Ezra brought the law before the assembly, both men and women and all who could hear with understanding. This was on the first day of the seventh month. He read from it facing the square before the Water Gate from early morning until midday, in the presence of the men and the women and those who could understand; and the ears of all the people were attentive to the book of the law. And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people, for he was standing above all the people; and when he opened it, all the people stood up. Then Ezra blessed the Lord, the great God, and all

First Lesson Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10

The Word of the Lord.Thanks be to God.

the people answered, “Amen, Amen,” lifting up their hands. Then they bowed their heads and worshiped the Lord with their faces to the ground. So they read from the book, from the law of God, with interpretation. They gave the sense, so that the people understood the reading. And Nehemiah, who was the governor, and Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites who taught the people said to all the people, “This day is holy to the Lord your God; do not mourn or weep.” For all the people wept when they heard the words of the law. Then he said to them, “Go your way, eat the fat and drink sweet wine and send portions of them to those for whom nothing is prepared, for this day is holy to our Lord; and do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”

The heavens declare the glory of God, * and the firmament shows his handiwork.One day tells its tale to another, * and one night imparts knowledge to another.Although they have no words or language, * and their voices are not heard,Their sound has gone out into all lands, * and their message to the ends of the world.In the deep has he set a pavilion for the sun; * it comes forth like a bridegroom out of his chamber; it rejoices like a champion to run its course.It goes forth from the uttermost edge of the heavensand runs about to the end of it again; * nothing is hidden from its burning heat.

Psalm 19 • sung by the choir chant by Samuel Sebastian Wesley

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The law of the Lord is perfect and revives the soul; * the testimony of the Lord is sure and gives wisdom to the innocent.The statutes of the Lord are just and rejoice the heart; * the commandment of the Lord is clear and gives light to the eyes.The fear of the Lord is clean and endures for ever; * the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.More to be desired are they than gold, more than much fine gold, * sweeter far than honey, than honey in the comb.By them also is your servant enlightened, * and in keeping them there is great reward.Who can tell how often he offends? * cleanse me from my secret faults.Above all, keep your servant from presumptuous sins;let them not get dominion over me; * then shall I be whole and sound, and innocent of a great offense.Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of myheart be acceptable in your sight, * O Lord, my strength and my redeemer.

Just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ. For in the one Spirit we were all baptized into one body--Jews or Greeks, slaves or free--and we were all made to drink of one Spirit. Indeed, the body does not consist of one member but of many. If the foot would say, “Because I am not a hand, I do not belong to the body,” that would not make it any less a part of the body. And if the ear would say, “Because I am not an eye, I do not belong to the body,” that would not make it any less a part of the body. If the whole body were an eye, where would the hearing be? If the whole body were hearing, where would the sense of smell be? But as it is, God arranged the members in the body, each

Second Lesson 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a

one of them, as he chose. If all were a single member, where would the body be? As it is, there are many members, yet one body. The eye cannot say to the hand, “I have no need of you,” nor again the head to the feet, “I have no need of you.” On the contrary, the members of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable, and those members of the body that we think less honorable we clothe with greater honor, and our less respectable members are treated with greater respect; whereas our more respectable members do not need this. But God has so arranged the body, giving the greater honor to the inferior member, that there may be no dissension within the body, but the members may have the same care for one another. If one member suffers, all suffer together

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The Word of the Lord.Thanks be to God.

with it; if one member is honored, all rejoice together with it. Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it. And God has appointed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers; then deeds of power, then gifts of healing,

forms of assistance, forms of leadership, various kinds of tongues. Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles? Do all possess gifts of healing? Do all speak in tongues? Do all interpret? But strive for the greater gifts.

Alleluia Verse WLP 847 • sung by cantor, then all

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

Gospel Luke 4:14-21

Jesus, filled with the power of the Spirit, returned to Galilee, and a report about him spread through all the surrounding country. He began to teach in their synagogues and was praised by everyone. When he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, he went to the synagogue on the sabbath day, as was his custom. He stood up to read, and the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was given to him. He unrolled the scroll and found the place where it was written:

“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,

because he has anointed meto bring good news to the poor.He has sent me to proclaim release to the captivesand recovery of sight to the blind,to let the oppressed go free,to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.”And he rolled up the scroll, gave it back to the attendant, and sat down. The eyes of all in the synagogue were fixed on him. Then he began to say to them, “Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.”

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

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Nicene Creed • BCP 358 all stand

Sermon

Prayers of the People

We pray for the world: for places torn by religious, political and cultural conflict, for all people haunted by environmental disease and violent weather. We pray for our leaders: for President Obama, Governors Bevin and Pence and for the mayors and councils of our towns and cities. Lord, in your mercy: Hear our prayer.We pray for the Church: for the Anglican Church in Bermuda, and for Presiding Bishop Michael, Bishop Terry, our clergy and ministers. We pray for unity in finding new structures for our Church, may we always be reconciled to one another by the Gospel and deep forgiveness. Lord, in your mercy: Hear our prayer.We pray for this neighborhood: for people and families living on the fringes, folks torn by physical and mental conflict, for people who have no place to call their own and for people oppressed by law and privilege. We pray for the people who work around us: in restaurants and hotels, in hospitals and art galleries; for those working in classrooms and offices, and those who keep our streets clean. We pray for people who work in the justice system and for the safety of people in jail. Lord, in your mercy: Hear our prayer.We pray for our community which you have gathered for a journey: nurture our lives together, give us the wisdom and energy to be changed. Comfort and give strength to the people dear to us who need our prayers -- Carol Brown, Ginny Dozier, Michael Foster, Deacon Gary, Carol Kendall, Sue Radeker and Ginger Shackleton. Are there others for whom we should pray? . . . . . Grant to all of us the comfort of your presence in our lives. Lord, in your mercy: Hear our prayer.Receive our thanksgivings: for families that support us, for relatives who challenge us and for friends who are reliable. We give thanks for the birthdays of Lee Ann Tincher, Randy Peters and Lewis Harris and the anniversary of John Tederstrom and Mark Cannon. Are there other thanksgivings? . . . . . Lord, in your mercy: Hear our prayer.

• the celebrant prays:Receive, Lord, our prayers that trusting in you all our days, we may know the fullness of your love and the power of the resurrection; thought Jesus Christ our Lord: Amen.

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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

Confession and Absolution • BCP 360

Soul of Christ, sanctify meBody of Christ, save meBlood of Christ, refresh meWater from the side of Christ, wash mePassion of Christ, strengthen meO good Jesu, hear meWithin Thy wounds hide meSuffer not to be separated from TheeFrom the malicious enemy defend meIn the hour of my death call meAnd bid me come unto TheeThat with Thy saints I may praise Thee forever and ever. Amen.

Holy CommunionOffertory Anthem Anima Christi Robert Powell

Presentation Hymn 431 The Stars declare his glory

• all stand

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The Great Thanksgiving

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Eucharistic Prayer B • BCP 367

Sanctus WLP 858

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• as the Eucharistic Prayer continues you may stand or kneel

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

Therefore, according to his command, O Father, We remember his death, We proclaim his resurrection, We await his coming in glory;

The Great Amen• at the conclusion of the Great Thanksgiving all sing:

The Lord’s Prayer • BCP 364

The Breaking of the Bread

Fraction Anthem WLP 875

• the refrain is sung by the choir, then by all• all sing the refrain after each verse

The bread which we break, alleluia, is the communion of the body of Christ. refrain

One body are we, alleluia, for though many we share on bread. refrain

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Chant The Lord is my light Taizé

Communion Hymn 321 My God, thy table now is spread

• 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.

Prayer after CommunionAlmighty 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

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The Cathedral Choir

Helen Murray, Dorothy Converse, Tim Tice, lectorsJan Margerum, Mike Foster, Mike DaRif, Betty Williams, chalice bearers

Aaron Angel, Carolyn Van Zant, Chris Hart, acolytesPatsy Melton, altar guild

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

Postlude Finale on Holy, Holy, Holy Piet Post

Concluding Hymn 539 O Zion, haste

Blessing

Dismissal Let us go forth in the name of Christ. Thanks be to God.

The worship is concluded. The SERVICE begins!

I am away until Wednesday but you are in very good hands today—with the Rev’d Fr. William Bippus and the Rev’d Fr.

Edgar Wallace. Take a moment to thank them for their service to the cathedral.

Mark on your calendar the date for our ANNUAL MEETING—next Sunday, January 31, in following the 10:30 service. Find also, on page 3 our schedule for Lent, Holy Week and Easter Day for this year. Note that we will not have a Shrove Tuesday event this year—but consider joining us for a CLOUT organizational meeting on that day, February 9, at 4:00 in Bishops’ Hall (read more about CLOUT on page 4). Plan to join us for Lenten Lunches, Tuesdays following Midday Worship, in Bishops’ Hall, beginning Tuesday, February 16.

In the next 2-3 months, we will be talking about how we can serve our neighbors in Downtown Louisville during weekday worship, especially during Evening Prayer. We will be coordinating this exploratory conversation with the Urban Ministries Committee of the Diocese of Kentucky and local service agencies to find out how we can address needs that are not now being met. If you would like to be part of that conversation let me know and I’ll include you in the notifications.

I’m glad you are here today—and I look forward to seeing you next week.

Faithfully,

The Very Reverend Joan Pritcher Your Dean in the Interim The Third Sunday after the Epiphany

www.christchurchlouky.org

Cathedral Matters

January 24, 2016

Christ Church Episcopal Cathedral

My dear people of Christ Church Cathedral and our guests,

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Midday Mass Pick a day to come pray with us. Commemorations for the week of January 25:

Monday – The Conversion of St. Paul, Apostle; Celebrant is the Rev’d Fr. John TederstromTuesday – Timothy, Titus and Silas, companions of St. Paul; Celebrant is the Rev’d TederstromWednesday – John Chrysostom, Bishop of Constantinnople, 407; Celebrant is the Rev’d Austin NewberryThursday –Thomas Aquinas, Priest and Thelogian, 1274 Celebrant is a member of the Bishop’s StaffFriday –Ordination of Florene Li Tim-Oi, First Woman Priest in the Anglican Communion, 1944Join us at Midday Worship to help celebrate your birthday, your anniversary, or to keep any day of special observance. And be sure to thank your chapel leaders who serve the midday service: Dorothy Converse, Monday; Foster Beeuwkes, Tuesday; Manasses Fonteles, Wednesday; Page Curry & Terry Laun, Thursday; Mildred Payne, Friday.

New or Updated This Week — Midday Mass updates Lenten Concert and Evensong Evening Prayer

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Evening Prayer ConversationFor the next few months, we are looking for ways to make Evening Prayer more accessible to our neighbors—and more responsive to needs that they might bring to us. If you would like to be part of this discussion, let me know. We will report our progress.

Concert and Evensong for LentSunday, March 13, 5:00 PM, Cathedral Arts presents the final event in this year’s series, a Lenten Concert and Evensong, featuring the music of Estonian composer, Arvo Pärt. The concert will be Annum per Annum for organ, performed by Canon Robert L. Bozeman. Evensong will be sung by the Cathedral Choir, with canticles by Martin How, responses by Gerre Hancock and feature the extended work Salve Regina for choir and organ by Pärt. The stunning text sums up our Lenten journey and is an excellent prayer as we prepare to enter Holy Week:Hail, holy Queen, Mother of Mercy,Hail, our life, our sweetness and our hope.To thee do we cry,Poor banished children of Eve;To thee do we send up our sighs,Mourning and weeping in this valley of tears.Turn then, most gracious advocate,Thine eyes of mercy toward us;And after this our exile,Show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus.O clement, O loving,O sweet Virgin Mary.V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God,R. that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ, thy Son.Let us pray:Almighty, everlasting God, who by the co-operation of the Holy Spirit didst prepare the body and soul of the glorious Virgin-Mother Mary to become a dwelling-place meet for thy Son: grant that as we rejoice in her commemoration; so by her fervent intercession we may be delivered from present evils and from everlasting death. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

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Weekday Bible StudyEvery Tuesday, 5:15 p.m. in Bishops’ Hall. At Bible Study, we pray, reflect upon the preceding Sunday’s sermon, and study the Gospel passage for the following Sunday. Bible study is suspended this week but returns Tuesday, Feb. 2 with Luke 9.28-36.

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.

Dean’s Forum follows 10:30 a.m. worshipDean’s Forum continues its study of devotional classics. It meets around 11:45 or 12—after Coffee Hour, at the ringing of the bell. Today’s study is of Isaac Pennington.

we studyNew or Updated This Week — Weekday Bible study

Confirmation / Baptism PreparationIf you are interested in being Confirmed or Baptized at the Easter Vigil, March 26, let us know so that we can make plans for preparation. You may email your intention to the office: office@christchurchlouky.org

Our Nave You might notice that the altar has been moved closer to you in the Nave. This is not a new configuration, but it is a shift from the most recent years—and something that we have been experimenting with since summer. Our children now have a ‘front-row-seat’ to the action that, we believe, is empowering to their faith. Note also that when we speak the Nicene Creed or walk through the space, we face or reverence an altar that is now even more in our midst. The intention in all of this is to make the Eucharist more central in our focus and in worship. It is something that we and the Bishop have been working with since last year this time. We believe we have an arrangement that will work for us for the foreseeable future. I am interested in how you are experiencing them—let me know what you think..

Lenten, Holy Week and Easter Day Service ScheduleAsh Wednesday: Feb. 10, at Noon and 7 pmPalm Sunday: March 20, at 8:30 and 10:30Maundy Thursday: March 24, at 7 pm.Good Friday: March 25, at Noon and 7 pmEaster Vigil: March 26, at 7:30 pmEaster Day: March 27, at 8:30 and 10:30Lenten Lunches will be Tuesdays, February 16, 23, March 1, 8 and 15—after Midday Eucharist in Bishops’ Hall

Evening PrayerMonday - Friday, 6 p.m. in the Chapel. No Evening Prayer on Thursday this week.Be part of a work that we can all do—gather with us as we pray along with other Christians worldwide. 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; Carolyn van Zant, Rite II, Evening Prayer, Friday.

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Laundry Love—a Diocesan Urban Ministry InitiativeLaundry Love Love provides assistance to individuals and families that do not have washers/driers or cannot afford to add expensive laundry costs to their budget. It has been a help to another Cathedral outreach ministry—Central Louisville Community Ministry (formerly HELP ministry). This ministry continues to be a success in the Diocese of Kentucky—thanks to Canon Jason Lewis, Deacon Dru Kemp and other members of the Laundry Love team—including the cathedral’s own, Dorothy Converse, Mike Dariff and Mildred Payne. Each month, the response has grown—you can take heart in knowing that we are part of a ministry that is meeting a deep need in the community. Laundry Love happens every 3rd Thursday, 5:30-8 p.m. at Aunt Bee’s Laundromat, 2nd and Ormsby. Plan to be part of the team—the cathedral will sponsor the next event, Thursday, January 21. We are also helping to fund Laundry Love through your contributions to DEO (Downtown Episcopal Outreach). This project has been

Annual Street CountEach January, the Coalition for the Homeless conducts a Street Count to verify the number of people sleeping outdoors in our city. The 2016 Street Count will be held on Thursday, January 28, from 4-6am (meeting first at Hotel Louisville and again afterwards for a warm breakfast) and the mandatory training session is the day prior, Wednesday, January 27, from 6-7pm (also at Hotel Louisville). (See more info here: http://louhomeless.org/?p=3792.) New this year: we have gone to an online form only for volunteer sign-ups. To sign up go to: http://louhomeless.org/?p=3792

CLOUT (Citizens of Louisville Organized and United Together)CLOUT is an organization of 18 religious congregations and groups of over 12,000 members working together to solve critical community problems by holding systems accountable. The vision is based on scripture—particularly Micah 6:8 and Matthew 23:23-24, which state that God requires us to do three basic things: “do justice, love kindness (mercy), and walk humbly with God (faithfulness).” Recent, successful CLOUT projects have included: the development of a plan for community-oriented policing in the Louisville Police Department, a built-in drug and alcohol treatment program in the Louisville Metro jail, and the enrollment of over 60,0000 additional uninsured children in the KCHIP (KY Child Health Insurance Program). Current projects are: the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, Pay Day loaning, JCPS disciplinary policies which contribute to the school-to-prison pipeline, and increasing TARC bus service to underserved areas. The next CLOUT event is a meeting at the Cathedral, Feb. 9, in the library, 4-5 pm to talk about the coming CLOUT area-wide gathering.

Next Community Breakfast February 7 The next Community Breakfast will be Sunday, February 7, 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.

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underwritten, so your participation will not require money—just your presence. Let Mike DaRiff or Dorothy Converser know if you’re interested in helping.

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New or Updated This Week — Coffee hour hosts

Coffee Hour hostsToday’s Coffee Hour hosts are Dorothy Converse and Lacey Gilliam. Be sure to thank them for their hospitality.

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. DEO contributes to the cost of Laundry Love and also covers the costs of the Lunch Bag program that Paul Real and his crew administer. The Lunch Bag program has given out more than 950 Lunch Bags this year. You can help by contributing to the Dean’s Discretionary Fund, and by putting coins and bills in the DEO Piggy Bank.

Our Seminarian, Manasses FontelesManasses was born in Fortaleza, Brazil but has lived in the United States for over 25 years. He is a 3rd year M.Div. student at Louisville Presbyterian Seminary. Manasses joined the Episcopal Church while attending seminary in France in 2014. Currently, Manasses is facilitating the Book Study on Gun Violence,; participating in CLOUT, Tuesday Bible Study, Sunday Bible Study and Dean’s Forum; and serving in worship. Continue to pray for Manasses as he continues his season of discernment and formation—and thank you for being part of that process.

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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.

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.

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.

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

Women’s Lunch BunchCathedral women meet for fellowship and lunch on the third Thursday of each month. For more information, or to make a reservation, e-mail lunchbunchlady@yahoo.com, or call Mildred Franks, 893-3815.

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New or Updated 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.

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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?

Office HoursThe Cathedral Office hours are Tuesday – Friday, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. If you have a pastoral care need and cannot get through, the pastoral care line is always open. The number is: 502-632-3213.

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Stewardship Notes—Updated

“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 82 pledges for the amount of $295,145.04. 9 of these are new pledges; 36 reflect an increase; 6, a decrease; 31 no change. Thank you!

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.

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.

Annual Meeting, 2016Annual Meeting will be held on Sunday, Jan. 31, following 10:30 worship. We will have a lunch of sandwiches and soup—let us know if you can offer a dish for lunch.

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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 assistantfrazier@christchurchlouky.org The Very Rev. Joan Pritcher • deandean@christchurchlouky.org Dr. Robert Bozeman • canon musicianrobert@christchurchlouly.org

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Sunday January 24• 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• 11:45 a.m. Dean’s Forum

Monday January 25• Cathedral Office Closed• Noon Eucharist in the Chapel• 6 p.m. Evening Prayer in the Chapel

Tuesday January 26• 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 January 27• Office Hours 10 a.m.—1 p.m.• Noon Eucharist in the Chapel• 12:10 p.m. Meditation in Bishop’s Hall (Sponsored by IPP)• 6 p.m. Evensong in the Chapel• 6:30 p.m. Choir Rehersal

Thursday January 28• Office Hours 10 a.m.—1 p.m.• Noon Eucharist in the Chapel

Friday January 29• Office Hours 10 a.m.—1 p.m.• Noon Eucharist in the Chapel• 11 a.m. Omni Groundbreaking Ceremony• 6 p.m. Evening Prayer in the Chapel

Saturday January 30• Cathedral closed• 1 p.m. IPP Meditation Retreat

Sunday January 31• 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• 11:45 a.m. Annual Meeting, Bishops’ Hall

. . . 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 birthdaysLee Ann Tincher, Randy Peters, Lewis Harris

. . . for those celebrating anniversariesJohn Tederstrom & Mark Cannon

We Pray . . .

. . . in the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, for the Anglican Church in Bermuda

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

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

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

Dana LutzMargaret Swords

Carol, Christina, JohnNancy Tucker, Bertha Winemiller

Carey Duval, Elizabeth Foster, Maggie Foster, Mike Foster, Tara MoriartyCarl 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, Lena, Lynn

Janet Smith & familyEric ZoerbArt Embry

Mano Barati, Christy & Richard WestDavid Ellis

Marsha ClineBilly Steiner

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

Ken TschieggJared Stiver

Robert BozemanJerry BrownCarol BrownMelinda CollettJim CollingsDorothy Converse

Page CurryMike DaRifJudy DonahueTara 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 SnyderJerry TschieggKay Shields Wilkinson

. . . for Cathedral members in need of healingCarol Brown, Ginny Dozier, Michael Foster, Deacon Gary, Carol Kendall, Sue Radeker, Ginger Shackleton

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 Liason 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