Sunday of the PassionPalm Sunday

March 20, 2016 • 10:30 amHoly Eucharist

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Opening Acclamation

Liturgy of the Palms

A reading from the Gospel of Luke 19:28-40After telling a parable to the crowd at Jericho, Jesus went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. When he had come near Bethphage and Bethany, at the place called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of the disciples, saying, “Go into the village ahead of you, and as you enter it you will find tied there a colt that has never been ridden. Untie it and bring it here. If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you untying it?’ just say this, ‘The Lord needs it.’” So those who were sent departed and found it as he had told them. As they were untying the colt, its owners asked them, “Why are you untying the colt?” They said, “The Lord needs it.” Then they brought it to

Jesus; and after throwing their cloaks on the colt, they set Jesus on it. As he rode along, people kept spreading their cloaks on the road. As he was now approaching the path down from the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to praise God joyfully with a loud voice for all the deeds of power that they had seen, saying, “Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven, and glory in the highest heaven!”Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, order your disciples to stop.” He answered, “I tell you, if these were silent, the stones would shout out.”

• all gather in Bishops’ Hall

Assist us mercifully with your help, O Lord God of our salvation, that we may enter with joy upon the contemplation of those mighty acts, whereby you have given us life and immortality; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

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Hosanna filio David, benedictus qui veni in nomine Domini. Rex Israel: Hosanna in excelsis.

Chant Benedictus qui venit Gregorian chant• chanted by the choir druing the distribution of palms

• all follow the crucifer into the narthex while singing:

Hymn 154 All glory, laud and honor

• sung by all as the choir and people move into the narthex:

All glory, laud and honor to thee, Redeemer, King! to whom the lips of children made sweet hosannas ring.

Thou art the king of Israel, thou David’s royal Son,who in the Lord’s Name comest, the King and Blessed One. refrain

The company of angels is praising thee on high;and we with all creation in chorus make reply. refrain

The people of the Hebrews with palms before thee went;our praise and prayers and anthems before thee we present. refrain

To thee before thy passion they sang their hymns of praise;to thee, now high exalted, our melody we raise. refrain

Thou didst accept their praises; accept the prayers we bring,who in all good delightest, thou good and gracious King. refrain

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It is right to praise you, Almighty God, for the acts of love by which you have redeemed us through your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. On this day he entered the holy city of Jerusalem in triumph, and was proclaimed as King of kings by those who spread their garments and branches of palm along his way. Let these branches be for us signs of his victory, and grant that we who bear them in his name may ever hail him as our King, and follow him in the way that leads to eternal life; who lives and reigns in glory with you and the Holy Spirit, now and for ever.

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The LORD has punished me sorely, * but he did not hand me /over to death.Open for me the gates of righteousness; * I will enter them; I will offer /thanks to the LORD.“This is the gate of the LORD; * he who is right/eous may enter.”I will give thanks to you, for you answered me * and have become /my salvation.The same stone which the builders rejected * has become /the chief cornerstone.This is the LORD’S doing, * and it is mar/velous in our eyes.On this day the LORD has acted; * we will rejoice /and be glad in it.Hosannah, LORD, hosannah! * LORD, /send us now success.Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord; * we bless you from the /house of the LORD.

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Almighty God, whose most dear Son went not up to joy but first he suffered pain, and entered not into glory before he was crucified: Mercifully grant that we, walking in the way of the cross, may find it none other than the way of life and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

• the following collect is said in the narthex

Psalm 118:19-26 • sung by all

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Hymn 450 All hail the power of Jesus’ Name

• sung by all as the choir and people move into the church:

All hail the power of Jesus’ Name! Let angels prostrate fall;bring forth the royal diadem, and crown him Lord of all!bring forth the royal diadem, and crown him Lord of all!Crown him ye martyrs of your God, who from his altar call:praise him whose way of pain ye trod, and crown him Lord of all!praise him whose way of pain ye trod, and crown him Lord of all!Hail him the heir of David’s line, whom David Lord did call,the God incarnate, Man divine, and crown him Lord of all!the God incarnate, Man divine, and crown him Lord of all!Ye heirs of Israel’s chosen race, ye ransomed of the fall,hail him who saves you by his grace, and crown him Lord of all!hail him who saves you by his grace, and crown him Lord of all!Let every kindred, every tribe, on this terrestial ball,to him all majesty ascribe, and crown him Lord of all!to him all majesty ascribe, and crown him Lord of all!

• at the conclusion of the collect all sing:

Collect for the Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday

The Word of God

Almighty and everliving God, in your tender love for the human race you sent your Son our Savior Jesus Christ to take upon him our nature, and to suffer death upon the cross, giving us the example of his great humility: Mercifully grant that we may walk in the way of his suffering, and also share in his resurrection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

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

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First Lesson Isaiah 50:4-9a

The Word of the Lord.Thanks be to God.

The Lord GOD has given me the tongue of a teacher, that I may know how to sustain the weary with a word. Morning by morning he wakens-- wakens my ear to listen as those who are taught. The Lord GOD has opened my ear, and I was not rebellious, I did not turn backward. I gave my back to those who struck me, and my cheeks to those who pulled out the beard; I did not hide my face from insult and spitting. The Lord GOD helps me; therefore I have not been disgraced; therefore I have set my face like flint, and I know that I shall not be put to shame; he who vindicates me is near. Who will contend with me? Let us stand up together. Who are my adversaries? Let them confront me. It is the Lord GOD who helps me; who will declare me guilty?

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Have mercy on me, O LORD, for I am in trouble; * my eye is consumed with sorrow, and also my throat and my belly.For my life is wasted with grief, and my years with sighing; * my strength fails me because of affliction, and my bones are con-sumed.I have become a reproach to all my enemies and even to my neighbors,a dismay to those of my ac-quaintance; * when they see me in the street they a-void me.I am forgotten like a dead man, out of mind; * I am as useless as a broken pot.For I have heard the whispering of the crowd; fear is all a-round; * they put their heads together against me; they plot to take my life.But as for me, I have trusted in you, O LORD. * I have said, “You are my God.My times are in your hand; * rescue me from the hand of my enemies, and from those who per-secute me.Make your face to shine upon your servant, * and in your loving-kindness save me.”

Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus,who, though he was in the form of God,did not regard equality with Godas something to be exploited,but emptied himself,taking the form of a slave,being born in human likeness.And being found in human form,he humbled himselfand became obedient to the point of death--even death on a cross.Therefore God also highly exalted himand gave him the namethat is above every name,so that at the name of Jesus

Second Lesson Philippians 2:5-11

Psalm 31:9-16 • sung by all • bold type indicates change of chord

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every knee should bend,in heaven and on earth and under the earth,and every tongue should confessthat Jesus Christ is Lord,to the glory of God the Father.

The Word of the Lord.Thanks be to God.

The Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke 23:1-49

• all be seated • congregational parts are indicated in bold type

• sung first by the choir, then all joining in unison or in canon

Savior of the world, save us, free us

Chant Salvator mundi Taizé

The assembly of the elders of the people rose as a body and brought Jesus before Pilate. They began to accuse him, saying, “We found this man perverting our nation, forbidding us to pay taxes to the emperor, and saying that he himself is the Messiah, a king.” Then Pilate asked him, “Are you the king of the Jews?” He answered, “You say so.” Then Pilate said to the chief priests and the crowds, “I find no basis for an accusation against this man.” But they were insistent and said, “He stirs up the people by teaching throughout all Judea, from Galilee where he began even to this place.” When Pilate heard this, he asked

whether the man was a Galilean. And when he learned that he was under Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent him off to Herod, who was himself in Jerusalem at that time. When Herod saw Jesus, he was very glad, for he had been wanting to see him for a long time, because he had heard about him and was hoping to see him perform some sign. He questioned him at some length, but Jesus gave him no answer. The chief priests and the scribes stood by, vehemently accusing him. Even Herod with his soldiers treated him with contempt and mocked him; then he put an elegant robe on him, and sent him

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back to Pilate. That same day Herod and Pilate became friends with each other; before this they had been enemies. Pilate then called together the chief priests, the leaders, and the people, and said to them, “You brought me this man as one who was perverting the people; and here I have examined him in your presence and have not found this man guilty of any of your charges against him. Neither has Herod, for he sent him back to us. Indeed, he has done nothing to deserve death. I will therefore have him flogged and release him.” Then they all shouted out together,

“Away with this fellow! Release Barabbas for us!”

(This was a man who had been put in prison for an insurrection that had taken place in the city, and for murder.) Pilate, wanting to release Jesus, addressed them again; but they kept shouting,

“Crucify, crucify him!”

A third time he said to them, “Why, what evil has he done? I have found in him no ground for the sentence of death; I will therefore have him flogged and then release him.” But they kept urgently demanding with loud shouts that he should be crucified; and their voices prevailed. So Pilate gave his verdict that their demand should be granted. He released the man they asked for, the one who had been put in prison for insurrection and murder, and he handed Jesus over as they wished. As they led him away, they seized a man, Simon of Cyrene, who was coming from the country, and they laid the cross on him, and made him carry it behind Jesus. A great number of the people followed him, and among them were

women who were beating their breasts and wailing for him. But Jesus turned to them and said, “Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for me, but weep for yourselves and for your children. For the days are surely coming when they will say, ‘Blessed are the barren, and the wombs that never bore, and the breasts that never nursed.’ Then they will begin to say to the mountains, ‘Fall on us’; and to the hills, ‘Cover us.’ For if they do this when the wood is green, what will happen when it is dry?”

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Two others also, who were criminals, were led away to be put to death with him. When they came to the place that is called The Skull, they crucified Jesus there with the criminals, one on his right and one on his left. Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing.” And they cast lots to divide his clothing. And the people stood by, watching; but the leaders scoffed at him, saying, “He saved others; let him save himself if he is the Messiah of God, his chosen one!” The soldiers also mocked him, coming up and offering him sour wine, and saying, “If you are the King of the Jews, save yourself!” There was also an inscription over him, “This is the King of the Jews.” One of the criminals who were hanged there kept deriding him and saying, “Are you not the Messiah? Save yourself and us!” But the other rebuked him, saying, “Do you not fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation? And we indeed have been condemned justly, for we are getting what we deserve for our deeds, but this man has done nothing wrong.” Then he said, “Jesus, remember me

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• all be seated for a period of silent meditation

Anthem Pie Jesu Andrew Lloyd Webber

Qui tollis peccata mundiDona eis requiem,Agnus Dei, Qui tollis peccata mundiDona eis requiem, dona eis requiemSempiternam Requiem

Merciful Jesus, Father, who takes away the sins of the worldGrant them rest, Lamb of God, Father, who takes away the sins of the worldGrant them rest, everlasting Rest

Sermon The Reverend Canon Amy Real Coultas

when you come into your kingdom.” He replied, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in Paradise.” It was now about noon, and darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon, while the sun’s light failed; and the curtain of the temple was torn in two. Then Jesus, crying with a loud voice, said, “Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.” Having said this, he

breathed his last. When the centurion saw what had taken place, he praised God and said, “Certainly this man was innocent.” And when all the crowds who had gathered there for this spectacle saw what had taken place, they returned home, beating their breasts. But all his acquaintances, including the women who had followed him from Galilee, stood at a distance, watching these things.

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Christ Jesus was obedient unto death on a cross, and exalted by God he continues to plead for all humankind. Let us join him in prayer for all our brothers and sisters, saying: Father, we place our lives in your hands: Lord, hear our prayer.Establish peace and friendship among all earth’s peoples; let violence and enmity give way to concord. Father, we place our lives in your hands. Lord hear our prayer.Renew your church’s longing for your reign of justice; strengthen and guide Michael, our Presiding Bishop and Terry, our Bishop; may Christians work together to establish what is right in your eyes. Father, we place our lives in your hands. Lord hear our prayer.Grant a share in Christ’s exaltation to all who share his degradation, especially to those whose poverty and helplessness are exploited by the powerful. Father, we place our lives in your hands. Lord hear our prayer.Heal the wounds which crime has inflicted on our cities, and help our judges and lawmakers to fashion a society based on trust and respect. Father, we place our lives in your hands. Lord hear our prayer.Open our eyes to the sins we have committed; may our repentance lead us to seek forgiveness, and restore us to the Paradise of your presence. Father, we place our lives in your hands. Lord hear our prayer.We pray for all those on our Cathedral prayer list especially Carol Brown, Ginny Dozier, Michael Foster, Carol Kendall, Helen Murray and Sue Radeker and we give thanks for our many blessings and the birthdays of Gretchen Davis, John Vickerstaff and Jan Scholtz. We now offer our own prayers of intercession and thanksgiving either silently or aloud . . . . . . . . . . . . Father, we place our lives in your hands. Lord hear our prayer.Father, the prayer of Christ brought forgiveness to those who crucified him, and the prayer of the thief brought him a place with Christ at your side. Hear the prayers we now make to you, and sustain your people in their need. We make our prayer through Christ, our crucified Lord. Amen.

Prayers of the People Intercessions for the Christian People

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.

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Presentation Hymn 442 In the cross of Christ I glory • verses 1-4

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Holy CommunionOffertory Anthem Pilgrims’ Hymn Stephen Paulus

Even before we call on Your nameTo ask You, O God,When we seek for the words to glorify You,You hear our prayer;Unceasing love, O unceasing love,Surpassing all we know.Glory to the father,and to the Son,And to the Holy Spirit.Even with darkness sealing us in,We breathe Your name,And through all the days that follow so fast,We trust in You;Endless Your grace, O endless Your grace,Beyond all mortal dream.Both now and forever,And unto ages and ages,Amen

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The Great Thanksgiving

Eucharistic Prayer A BCP 361

• as the Eucharistic Prayer continues all kneel

Sanctus WLP 851

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Memorial Acclamation • 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.

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

The Lord’s Prayer

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Chant Eat this bread Taizé

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Hymn 168 O sacred head • verses 1-3

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 assur-ing 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 kneelPrayer after Communion

Solemn Prayer over the People

Dismissal Let us bless the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Silent Procession

Melissa Wheatley, flute • Tara Durnil, Rafi Shah-Bozeman, soloists

Dorothy Converse, Tim Tice, Randy Peters, lectorsAaron Angel, Jerry Brown, Jane Halliday, Bill Shelton, Jan Margerum, Lacey Gilliam, readers of the Passion

John Vickerstaff, Marilyn Werst, Mike Foster, Marcia Wilmet, chalice bearersAaron Angel, Janelle Vickerstaff, Louise Isaacs, Erendira J-Pike, acolytes

Bill Shelton, altar guild

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

The worship is concluded. The SERVICE begins!

• 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.

Today is the Sunday of the Passion. Passion is used here in the ancient Christian sense. It comes from the Latin noun passio, meaning suffering.

We usually think of the word differently. For us, a passion is an enthusiasm, a consuming thought, or interest, or joy. But that definition works for Christ’s passion too. He was passionate about the rule of God—about justice, mercy, love. And I believe that it pleases him when we are also faithful to that.

Join me this week as we follow the steps of Christ from his triumphal entrance into Jerusalem, to his death, and then to his resurrection. Make plans to be with us for our Holy Week liturgies—you will find dates, times, places and description for each on page 3.

I am especially pleased to welcome our good friend, the Rev’d Canon Amy Coultas, who is our preacher for the day. Take a moment following the service to pass along your own personal word of greeting.

And as you prepare for worship today, consider how this familiar prayer of Thomas Merton might be your own prayer for this holy week:

My Lord God,I have no idea where I am going.I do not see the road ahead of me.I cannot know for certain where it will end.But I believe that the desire to please you does in fact please you.And I hope I have that desire in all that I am doing.Therefore will I trust you always.I will not fear, for you are ever with me and you will never leave me to face my perils alone. Amen.

I am glad that you are here today.

Faithfully,

The Very Reverend Joan Pritcher Your Dean in the Interim On this Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday

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New or Updated This Week — Midday Mass updates

we pray Concert and Evensong for LentPlease join us TODAY, March 13, 5:00 PM, as Cathedral Arts presents 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 CathedralChoir with guest organist Dr. Douglass Reed, IU Bloomington. The Choir will sing canticles by Richard Proulx, responses by Gerre Hancock and feature the extended work Salve Regina for choir and organ by Pärt.

Evening PrayerMonday - Friday, 6 p.m. in the Chapel. Evening Prayer returns this week for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.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

Blessing of the Organ and Dedicatory ConcertPlease join us on Pentecost Sunday, May 15, 5 PM, for the blessing of the new Wissinger organ and a dedicatory concert. Jack and Patti Dunn, who donated the organ to the Cathedral, will be present for morning worship and the blessing and concert. A festive reception is planned in their honor following the concert. Canon Dr. Robert L. Bozeman will perform the concert. He will be joined by Mr. Jon Johnson, Church of the Good Shepherd, Lexington, KY, for several duets featuring both of our beautiful pipe organs. Following the blessing of the organ by Bishop White, the Cathedral Choir will sing several accompanied choral works. The congregation will participate by singing a hymn arranged by Daniel Gilliam. “As Newborn Stars were stirred to song” was premiered on November 8, 2015, and will be sung on Easter morning and again at the blessing of the organ. Mark your calendars now for this special event.

Midday Mass Pick a day to come pray with us. Commemorations for the week of March 21:

Monday – Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury and Martyr, 1556Tuesday –Oscar Romero, Archbishop of San Salvador, 1980 and the Martyrs of El SalvadorWednesday – Gregory the Illuminator, Bishop and Missionary of Armenia, c. 332 Thursday – Thursday of Holy WeekFriday – Good Friday Liturgy in the NaveJoin 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; Mildred Payne, Wednesday; Page Curry & Terry Laun, Thursday; Manasses Fonteles, Friday.

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Weekday Bible StudyTuesdays, 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 these few weeks, but will return Tuesday, April 12—the passage for that day will be John 10.22-30

Sunday Bible Study Every Sunday, 9:15 a.m. in the libraryThere will be NO Bible study today and next Sunday. Bible study returns April 3.Tom 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. worshipThere will be NO Dean’s Forum today and next Sunday. Dean’s Forum returns April 3.Dean’s Forum continues its study of devotional classics. It meets around 11:45 or 12—after Coffee Hour, at the ringing of the bell.

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Lenten, Holy Week and Easter Day Service ScheduleMidday Eucharist, Monday – Friday, at Noon in the Chapel.Evening Prayer, Evening Prayer returns for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, at 6:00 pm in the ChapelPalm Sunday, with collection of (men, women and children) clothing: March 20, at 8:30 and 10:30Maundy Thursday, with collection of white socks: 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 10:30The last Lenten Lunch will be this Tuesday, March 22—after Midday Eucharist in Bishops’ Hall

Next Community Breakfast April 3 The next Community Breakfast will be Sunday, April 3, 8:45 – 9:30 a.m., in Bishops’ Hall. Serving our friends, neighbors, and fellow parishioners is one of the most rewarding ministries at Christ Church Cathedral, and you should be involved. In addition to serving breakfast, personal care and food items are always accepted for the food pantry and Central Louisville Community Ministry. Contact Randy Peters for more information.

we workNew or Updated This Week — Laundry Love

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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.

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 2nd Thursday, 5:30-8 p.m. at Aunt Bee’s Laundromat, 2nd and Ormsby. Plan to be part of the team. We are also helping to fund Laundry Love through your contributions to DEO (Downtown Episcopal Outreach). This project has been underwritten, so your participation will not require money—just your presence. Let Mike DaRiff or Dorothy Converser know if you’re interested in helping.

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. Join us for the next CLOUT event area-wide Nehemiah Gathering this Tuesday, March 15

Brightside Community CleanupSaturday, April 16, 8:00 a.m. through noon.This is another opportunity for the Cathedral community to help improve our Louisville neighborhoods. We can select an area or Brightside can tell us where they need us most. The Cathedral has not been an active participant for several years and it would be nice for us to show we are here and we care about our neighborhoods.Contact Randy Peters at rpeters421@yahoo.com or sign up on the sheet on the bulletin board.

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New or Updated This Week — Coffee Hour Hosts Easter Vigil “Chocolate Reception” Easter Egg Hunt

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

Our Intern, Allison CaudillAllison is a Louisville native currently discerning a call to priesthood. She graduated from Murray State University with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature in December of 2015. Since then, Allison has been appointed as the Interim Camp Director for the Diocesan Youth Program and has begun her internship here at the Cathedral. During her time with our community, Allison will be coordinating activities and programming to increase peer fellowship and accountability among our youth. In addition to her work with the Diocesan Youth Program and the Cathedral youth, Allison will be participating in the liturgical life of the church as well as seeking to serve the surrounding community and environment.

Our Intern, Erendira Jimenez-PikeErendira is a California native who has called Louisville home for the last six years. She completed her M.A. in Spirituality from Bellarmine University in 2013, and currently works as the Episcopal Campus Minister at UofL and on the Bishop’s Staff in the diocesan office. She is in the discernment process for priesthood and will be completing her internship here at the Cathedral where she will be facilitating sacred conversations on racial reconciliation, participating in the liturgical life of the community, and listening with you as we discern together how we’re called to love and serve the world.

Book Group Group will meet at the home of Sissy Lanier, Treyton Oak Tower Apartment 722, on Sunday, March 20th at 4:00pm. We will discuss Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng. Please respond to Sissy with your attendance, sissyl@aye.net .

Easter Vigil “Chocolate Reception”Join us for Easter Vigil, Saturday, March 26 at 7:30 p.m., followed by a “ Chocolate” reception. Please help by signing up to bring something chocolate that can be eaten with fingers, (brownies, cookies, candy, dipped fruit, etc) and to help serve. Also, you may donate champagne or sparkling cider. Bring items labeled “For Easter Vigil” to Dean’s Hall on Friday, March 25 or Saturday prior to the service. Contact Hollis Real for more information at 599-3177 or hrealky@yahoo.com.

Easter Egg HuntWe will have our annual “Egg Hunt” after the 10:30 service. Children should meet in the hallway by Bishops’ Hall. The Easter Bunny will be hopping by to greet the children and this is a perfect time for a photo opportunity! Hunt will be held rain or shine. Please donate eggs filled with candy or trinkets and bring to the church office by Wednesday, March 23rd. For more info contact Hollis Real or Robert Bozeman

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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?

CCC Parking UpdateParking has been arranged for Sunday mornings only at the Transamerica Parking Lot adjacent to Cathedral Commons, at the corner of 2nd and Muhammad Ali. This is only for Sunday mornings. (You will be towed if you park there at other times during the week.) Parking is also available free of charge on Sunday mornings at the YMCA Garage on 2nd St. We are currently working on other options. Stay tuned.

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.

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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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 86 pledges for the amount of $304,475.04. 12 of these are new pledges; 36 reflect an increase; 6, a decrease; 32 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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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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 March 20• 8:30 am Holy Eucharist, Rite I in the Chapel• 9:15 am Adult Bible Study• 9:45 am Children’s Sunday School• 10:30 am Holy Eucharist, Rite II in the Cathedra begins with blessing of Palms in Bishops’ HallMonday March 21• Cathedral Office Closed• Noon Eucharist in the ChapelTuesday March 22• Office Hours 10 am —1 pm• Noon Eucharist in the Chapel followed by Lenten Lunch in Bishops’ HallWednesday March 23• Office Hours 10 am —1 pm• Noon Eucharist in the Chapel• 12:10 pm Meditation in Bishop’s Hall (Sponsored by IPP)• 6:30 pm Choir RehearsalThursday March 24• Office Hours 10 am —1 p.m.• Noon Eucharist in the Chapel• 7 pm Maundy Thursday Liturgy in the NaveFriday March 25• Office Hours 10 am —1 pm• Noon: Good Friday Liturgy in the Nave• 7 p.m. Good Friday Liturgy in the NaveSaturday March 26• Cathedral closed• 7:30 pm The Great Vigil of EasterSunday March 27: Easter Day• 8:30 am Holy Eucharist Rite I in the Chapel• 9:15 am Adult Bible Study• 9:45 am Children’s Sunday School• 10:30 am Holy Eucharist, Rite II in the Cathedral

. . . 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 birthdaysGretchen Davis, John Vickerstaff, Jan Scholtz

We Pray . . .

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

. . . in the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, for St. Paul’s Church, Hickman

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 byWillard Acorn

Chas and Melody Bates, Sue GentryKen Thompson, Frank Turner

Ed Harrel Janet Shedd & family, Stephen Vanover & family

Brian Coahran, Joe Collings, John Vessels Peg Box, Kelly Brown, Keith Kozel, Brenda Lewis, Bud Mease,

Robinson/French Families, Mike StreuwingDana Lutz

Carol, Christina, JohnNancy Tucker

Carey Duval, Elizabeth Foster, Maggie Foster, Mike Foster, Tara MoriartyLinda Dean, Carl Horton, Don Grube, Judy Horton, Phillip Koloff

Missy Mattingly, Jim Porter, Sharon TurnerLouis Besten, Tim Catron, Forrest Cook, Mike Kimery

Gene Lichtefeld, Gibbs ReeseAlex Rohleder, Derek SpriglerRyan Stellingwerf, Judy Vance, Anne Veno

Justin GallaharVern Guillen

Gretchen Clark, Cleve Iler, Jenna Maddox, Bill Turner, Kristina, Lena, LynnAdrian Cash

Janet Smith & familyEric ZoerbArt Embry

Chad Barati II, Lennie, Richard WestDavid Ellis

Marsha ClineBilly Steiner

Stuart Cornelius, Natalie Fleathers, Deretha & Randy MarcusMrs. Cantrell, Bridget Puzon, Jason Williams

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

Cynthia CarlsonChaurice Weathers, Steve Whelan

Ken TschieggJared Stiver

Kimberly AcornFaith AeiltsJerry BrownCarol BrownMelinda CollettJim CollingsDorothy Converse

Page CurryJudy DonahueTara DurnilMike FosterBobbie Fritton

Vance Fritton

Leanne GarbarowRob GuillenPaula HaleJan & Lewis HarrisChris HartSissy LanierTerry LaunJan MargerumJerry MarshChris and Amy MeeceHelen MurrayMildred PayneRandy PetersDean PritcherScott RadekerSidnie SmithJim SnyderJerry TschieggKay Shields Wilkinson

. . . for Cathedral members in need of healingCarol Brown, Ginny Dozier, Michael Foster, Carol Kendall, Helen Murray, Sue Radeker

Episcopal Diocese of Kentucky

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.org • info@christchurchlouky.org