November 29, 2015 • 10:30 am+ Holy Eucharist

First Sunday of Advent

The King shall come en morning dawns andlight triumphant breaks;

en beauty gilds the eastern hills andlife to joy awak.

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Drop down, ye hea-vens from a - bove, and let the skies pour down right-eous-ness

The Prose for Advent

• refrain sung by cantor then all

Be not wroth very sore, O Lord,neither remember iniquity for ever:the holy cities are a wilderness,Sion is a wilderness,Jerusalem a desolation:our holy and our beautiful house,where our fathers praised thee. refrainYe are my witnesses, saith the Lord,and my servant whom I have chosen;that ye may know me and believe me:I, even I, am the Lord, and beside me there is no Savior:and there is none that can deliver out of my hand. refrain

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.

• at the sound of the bells, all stand

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

Prelude Wachet auf Johann Sebastian Bach Sleepers, wake! (German, 1685-1750)

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Lighting of the Advent Wreath • Liturgy for the Whole ChurchThe evening of the year is upon us.We enter the darkness and wait for the light’s return.We light one candle to remind us of God’s light which has come to us all through Christ.We open our hearts to that light, and ask for help to shine with the brilliance of love. • the candle is lightedAll of our waiting is waiting for God.God of our hearts, we wait for you alone.

Opening Acclamation

Blessed are you, holy and living One.You come to your people and you set them free.

Hymn 61 Sleepers, wake!

Song of Praise • WLP 889 Canticle of Zechariah

• at the conclusion of the collect all sing:

Collect for the First Sunday of Advent

The Word of God

Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness, and put on the armor of light, now in the time of this mortal life in which your Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility; that in the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge both the living and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

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

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• all be seated

The days are surely coming, says the LORD, when I will fulfill the promise I made to the house of Israel and the house of Judah. In those days and at that time I will cause a righteous Branch to spring up for

First Lesson Jeremiah 33:14-16

The Word of the Lord.Thanks be to God.

David; and he shall execute justice and righteousness in the land. In those days Judah will be saved and Jerusalem will live in safety. And this is the name by which it will be called: “The LORD is our righteousness.”

Psalm 25:1-9 • sung by all

To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul; my God, I put my /trust in you; * let me not be humiliated, nor let my enemies /triumph over me.Let none who look to you be /put to shame; * let the treacherous be disap/pointed in their schemes.Show me your /ways, O LORD, * and /teach me your paths.Lead me in your truth and /teach me, * for you are the God of my salvation; in you have I trusted /all the day long.Remember, O LORD, your compassion and /love, * for they are from /everlasting.Remember not the sins of my youth and my trans/gressions; * remember me according to your love and for the sake of your /goodness, O LORD.Gracious and upright is the /LORD; * therefore he teaches /sinners in his way.He guides the humble in /doing right * and teaches his way /to the lowly.All the paths of the LORD are love and /faithfulness * to those who keep his covenant and his /testimonies.

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The Word of the Lord.Thanks be to God.

Second Lesson 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13

How can we thank God enough for you in return for all the joy that we feel before our God because of you? Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you face to face and restore whatever is lacking in your faith. Now may our God and Father himself and our Lord Jesus direct our way to you. And may

the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, just as we abound in love for you. And may he so strengthen your hearts in holiness that you may be blameless before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints.

Hymn 73 The King shall come when morning dawns

Gospel Luke 21:25-36The Holy Gospel of our Lord, Jesus Christ, acording to Luke.Glory to you, Lord Christ

Jesus said, “There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on the earth distress among nations confused by the roaring of the sea and the waves. People will faint from fear and foreboding of what is coming upon the world, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken. Then they will see ‘the Son of Man coming in a cloud’ with power and great glory. Now when these things begin to take place, stand up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.” Then he told them a parable: “Look at the fig tree and all the trees; as soon as they sprout leaves you can see for yourselves and know that summer is

already near. So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that the kingdom of God is near. Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all things have taken place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. “Be on guard so that your hearts are not weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and the worries of this life, and that day catch you unexpectedly, like a trap. For it will come upon all who live on the face of the whole earth. Be alert at all times, praying that you may have the strength to escape all these things that will take place, and to stand before the Son of Man.”

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

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Prayers of the People

• the celebrant concludes:Hear our prayers Lord Jesus. In the unity of the Holy Spirit, you are the Way to our Father, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Sermon The Reverend Edgar Wallace

Nicene Creed • BCP 358 all stand

God of the nations: the promise of justice inspires oppressed people in their struggle for freedom. We pray for all people in this troubled world. Rescue those suffering the tyranny of political, religious and cultural purity and the fear of endless warfare. Give courage to those who work for peace. Hear our prayer: Come, Lord Jesus. Lord of the Church: empower us to be heralds of your peace and justice. We pray for your people in the Anglican Church of Tanzania, for Presiding Bishop Michael, for Bishop Terry, for the people and clergy of the Church of the Advent, Louisville, and for this house of prayer, our clergy, ministers and people. Hear our prayer: Come, Lord Jesus. God of our lives: we need your presence to still the worries and doubts that distract us. We ask guidance for our leaders: President Obama, Governor Pence, Governor Beshear, Governor-elect Bevin, and for the mayors and councils of our towns and cities. Be with our children in their schools, and with their teachers and aides, bus drivers and administrators. Be with the people who protect our community: for police, for firefighters, EMS personnel and doctors, nurses, aides and laboratory technicians. Hear our prayer: Come, Lord Jesus. Generous God: you give all that is needed for us to grow into the fullness of life. Assist us to hold firm to what is lasting and to give up what is of but passing worth. We give thanks for the birthdays of Emma Harris, Frazier Marsh, Ken Luther and Jim Snyder and the anniversaries of Charles & Sarah Harris and Chris & Cricket Bogert. We offer our personal thanksgivings, silently or aloud . . . . . . . . Hear our prayer: Come, Lord Jesus. Consoling God: your word gives us endless hope. We pray for victims of plague, violence and abuse, for homeless people, particularly homeless children. We pray for those that are hungry and for those contending with the mental challenges; especially we pray for those on our Cathedral prayer list: Ginny Dozier, Michael Foster, Bill Friedlander, Paula Hale, Carol Kendall, Sue Radeker and Ginger Shackleton and those we name before you . . . . . . . . Hear our prayer: Come, Lord Jesus.

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Confession and Absolution • BCP 360

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

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Eucharistic Prayer B • BCP 367

The Great Thanksgiving

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I look from afar, and lo, I see the pow’r of God coming,And a cloud cov’ring the whole earth. Go ye out to meet him and say: Tell us, art thou he that should come?Tell us, art thou he that should come to reign over thy people Israel?High and low, rich and poor, one with another,Go ye out to meet him and say: Hear, O thou shepherd of Israel, thou that leadest Joseph like a sheep,Tell us, art thou he that should come? Tell us, art thou he that should come?Stir up thy strength, O Lord, and come to reign over thy people Israel.Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost.I look from afar, and lo, I see the pow’r of God coming,And a cloud cov’ring the whole earth. Go ye out to meet him and say: Tell us, art thou he that should come?Tell us, art thou he that should come to reign over thy people Israel?

Holy CommunionOffertory Anthem Matin Responsory Giovanni Palestrina (Italian, 1525-1594)

Presentation Hymn 454 Jesus came, adored by angels • all stand

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The Lord’s Prayer • BCP 364

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

Sanctus from Missa Conditor Alme Siderum Frank Bolescantor all

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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;

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antiphon; cantor, then all

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The Breaking of the BreadFraction Anthem Be known to us Frank Boles

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• any baptized person from any Christian tradition who wishes to encounter the Real Presence of the Risen Christ in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood is welcome to receive Holy Communion. If you wish to learn more about the Sacrament of Holy Baptism, please speak with a priest or deacon following the liturgy.• gluten free wafers are available; as you prepare to receive bread indicate your preference to the priest• if you would like to receive a blessing instead of Communion, please indicate this by crossing your arms over your chest

Communion Anthem We wait for thy loving kindness William McKie (Australian, 1901-1984)

We wait for Thy loving kindness, O God:in the midst of Thy temple. Alleluya.O God, according to Thy Name, so is Thy praise unto the world’s end.Thy right hand is full of righteousness: Alleluya.We wait for Thy loving kindness, O God:in the midst of Thy temple.O Lord send us now prosperity. Amen.

• 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.

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Prayer after CommunionAlmighty and everliving God, we thank you for feeding us with the spiri-tual 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 mem-bers 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.

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Faith Aeilts, Tom Peters, Melissa Wheatley, Laura Davis, Matt Wetmore, cantors

Jan Margerum, soloistThe Cathedral Choir

Mitzi Friedlander, Janelle Vickerstaff, Dorothy Converse , lectorsMike Wright, Marcia Wilmet, Mike Foster, Marilyn Werst, chalice bearers

Janelle Vickerstaff, Aaron Angel, Louise Isaacs, acolytesRob Guillen, altar guild

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

Concluding Hymn 54 Savior of the nations come!

Blessing

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

Postlude Nun komm der Heiden Heiland J. S. Bach

Communion Hymn 60 Creator of the stars of night

I am away to day, but you are in the best of hands—the Rev’d Fr. William Bippus is presiding; the Rev’d Fr. Edgar Wallace is

preaching. Take time to greet them and make them feel welcome.

The return of pledge cards, representing the commitment of this congregation has been hearty. At time of printing, we had received 60 pledges—some new, some increased. Read more of this good news in Stewardship Notes on page 7.

I have found a ministry in Louisville that looks like it is a good fit for the youth and adults of the Cathedral. This ministry is called CLOUT (Citizens of Louisville Organized and United Together). CLOUT is based upon scripture—particularly the familiar words of Micah 6.8 and Matthew 23.23-24: we are called ‘to do justice, to love mercy and to walk humbly with our God’. Read more about this on page 3—and plan to be with us on Sunday, December 20, at 1:00 in Bishops’ Hall to learn more about how we can be involved.

Today is the beginning of the season of Advent. Jim and Becky Collings will be leading you in the lighting the first candle of the Advent Wreath. The candles are meant to lighten the darkness one light at a time. As you contemplate the Advent themes of dark and the light, consider the words of this Iroquois prayer:

We wait in darkness! Come, all ye who listen, Help in our night journey: Now no star is glowing; Come show us the pathway. The night is not friendly; The moon has forgot us. We wait in the darkness.

I am glad that you are here today.

Faithfully,The Very Reverend Joan Pritcher Your Dean in the Interim On this First Sunday of Advent

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Cathedral Matters

November 29, 2015

Christ Church Episcopal Cathedral

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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 November 29:

Monday – St. Andrew, Apostle; guest Celebrant, the Rev’d Fr. John TederstromTuesday – Nicholas Ferrar, Deacon, 1637; guest Celebrant, the Rev’d Mtr. Katherine DoyleWednesday – Channing Moore Williams, Missionary Bishop in China and Japan, 1910; guest Celebrant, the Rev. Pr. Austin Newberry. Thursday – Clement of Alexandria, Priest, c. 210; guest Celebrant, a member of the Bishop’s Staff.Friday – John of Damascus, Priest, c. 760Be sure to thank your Chapel Leaders who serve the midday service: Dorothy Converse, Monday; Foster Beeuwkes, Tuesday; Aaron Angel, Wednesday; Page Curry and Terry Laun, Thursday; Mildred Payne, Friday. Join us on your birthday, your anniversary, and any other

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

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

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

2015 Advent and Christmas services scheduleAdvent II Sunday, December 6, 10:30 a.m. with lighting of the Advent wreathSt. Nicholas Festival followsAdvent III Sunday, December 13, 10:30 a.m.with lighting of the Advent wreathLessons and Carols, 5 p.m. Advent IV Sunday, December 20, 10:30 a.m.with lighting of the Advent wreathChristmas Eve Thursday December 24, 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. Both services will include choir, brass and organ (prelude begins 30 minutes prior to each service). The 7 p.m. service will include readings and music by children and youth.

Evening PrayerMonday - Friday, 6 p.m. in the Chapel. Be sure to thank your Evening Prayer Officiants: Paul Real, Rite II Evening Prayer, Monday; Mildred Payne, Rite II Evening Prayer, Tuesday; Aaron Angel, Rite II Evensong, Wednesday; Keith Stevenson, Rite I Evening Prayer, Thursday; the Dean, Rite II Evening Prayer, Friday.

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New this Week: CLOUT

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

Dean’s Forum follows 10:30 a.m. worshipToday, the focus is on the devotional classics, using the anthology, Devotional Classics: Selected Readings for Individuals and Groups, edited by Richard J. Foster and James Bryan Smith. For December 6, 13 and 20, the Forum will explore three works from Handel’s Messiah.

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Weekday Bible StudyEvery Tuesday, 5:15 p.m. in Bishops’ Hall. We pray, reflect upon the preceding Sunday’s sermon, and then study the Gospel passage for the following Sunday. Text for this week’s study: Luke 3.1-6

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

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

Of note this week — Advent Dean’s Forum Weekday Bible Study

Next Community Breakfast December 6 The next Community Breakfast will be Sunday, December 6, 8:45 – 9:30 a.m., in Bishops’ Hall. Serving our friends, neighbors, and fellow parishioners is one of the most rewarding ministries at Christ Church Cathedral, and you should be involved. In addition to serving breakfast, personal care and food items are always accepted for the food pantry and Central Louisville Community Ministry. Contact Randy Peters for more information.

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

CLOUT (Citizens of Louisville Organized and United Together)CLOUT looks like a good fit for youth and adults of the Cathedral. It 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. Members come from all parts of Louisville Metro and represent a diverse mix of races & ethnicities, as well as different religious traditions. CLOUT’s 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).” Come learn more about CLOUT on Sunday, December 20, at 1:00 in Bishops’ Hall.

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Coffee Hour hostsToday’s Coffee Hour hosts are Randy Peters and Louise Isaacs. Be sure to thank them for their hospitality.

Of note this week — Coffee Hour hosts

Downtown Episcopal Outreach (DEO) DEO addresses gap needs that arise in service agencies throughout central Louisville. Using the Dean’s Discretionary Fund, and working with outreach partners including Central Louisville Community Ministries, Our Merciful Savior Episcopal Church and St. George’s Episcopal Church, we help with expenses such as ID application fees, prescription drugs, utilities, and some transportation costs. You can help by contributing to the Dean’s Discretionary Fund, and by putting coins and bills in the DEO Piggy Bank.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Christmas Cookie Exchange coming December 20Everyone has a favorite cookie. You know...the family tradition...the cookie you like the best! Make plans now to be a part of a Christmas Cookie Exchange at the Cathedral. This cookie bake-off is limited to just 11 enterprising bakers. Bring six dozen cookies, all the same kind (your favorite, of course). You will leave with 11 bags for a total of 5 1/2 dozen cookies. Your 12th bag will be assembled on a platter and shared at Coffee Hour. So, decide on a cookie to bake. Hollis Real will keep track so that there are no duplicates. Pick up a Cookie Exchange guideline sheet on the office bulletin board. For more info e-mail or call Hollis, hrealky@yahoo.com, 599-3177; or Jan Harris, ljharris2@bellsouth.net, (404) 606-0306.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Of note this week — Office Volunteers

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

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

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

Pastoral CareWhen there are pastoral concerns about members of our congregation, and with the concurrence of the person or people concerned, Randy Peters sends an e-mail to a list of people who have indicated that want to know about these concerns. If you want to be included in that distribution list, please let Randy know, either in person or by e-mail, rpeters421@yahoo.com.

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

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Kroger Community Rewards programThe new Kroger Community Rewards program pays benefits back to the Cathedral every time you use your regular Kroger Plus Card, the savings card most of us use when shopping at Kroger. It’s easy to get started. Register your card by phone (1-888-904-0800) or on-line. Here’s how to register on-line: • Visit www.kroger.com/communityrewards and hit “Create an Account.”.”• Register your Kroger Plus Card number.• Once you are registered, you’ll see a tab that says “Kroger Community Rewards.” Hit the “Enroll” tab.• You will be asked for the company name or number. For best results, enter the Cathedral company number, 11088.• Confirm “Christ Church Cathedral” as your charity and you are signed up. The Cathedral reaps the financial benefits every time you use your Kroger Plus Card.

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

Stewardship Notes

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

Throughout the Bible, we are reminded that God is a giver of all good things. God gives us life and “this fragile earth, our island home”. Our entire life is a reflection of God’s abundance.

Your on-going support of the cathedral inspires me and I’m deeply grateful. Thank you for your generosity. It enables our ministries and furthers our mission. Each week, we are nurtured in word and sacrament. Empowered by the Spirit, we can then go into the world to care for those who are ill or hurting, and welcome all those searching for a connection to God and community.

My prayer during this season of stewardship is that God as Giver will awaken a new sense of abundance in all of us and an increased commitment to living generously. Prayerfully consider and register your intention to give to God through ministry at Christ Church Cathedral in 2016—you can find a Pledge Card in the pocket of the chair in front of you, at the entrances, or at the office credenza.

Thus far, we have received 60 pledges for the amount of $216, 585.04. 2 of these pledges are new; 31 reflect an increase.

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

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

Monday November 30• Cathedral Office Closed• Noon Eucharist in the Chapel• 6 p.m. Evening Prayer in the Chapel

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

Wednesday December 2• Presbyterian Church USA in Bishops’ Hall• Office Hours 10 a.m.—1 p.m.• Noon Eucharist in the Chapel• 12:10 p.m. Meditation in Bishop’s Hall (Sponsored by IFPP)• 6 p.m. Evensong in the Chapel

Thursday December 3• Province IV Bishops Meeting in Bishops’ Hall• Office Hours 10 a.m.—1 p.m.• Noon Eucharist in the Chapel

Friday December 4• Province IV Bishops Meeting in Bishops’ Hall• Office Hours 10 a.m.—1 p.m.• Noon Eucharist in the Chapel

Saturday December 5• Cathedral closed

Sunday December 6• 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

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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. . . 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 birthdaysEmma Harris, Frazier Marsh, Ken Luther, Jim Snyder

. . . for those celebrating anniversariesCharles & Sarah Harris, Chris & Cricket Bogert

We Pray . . .

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

. . . in the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, for Church of the Advent, Louisville

Prayer is at the heart of Christian community. We use this space to bring before God and the community the needs of those we love. Please submit prayer requests for yourself and others to the church office: 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

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

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

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

Ryan Stellingwerf, Judy Vance, Anne VenoJustin Gallahar

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

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

Mano Barati, Christy & Richard WestDavid Ellis

Marsha ClineEvan Murray Lukat, Judy Taylor

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

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

Tammie PughJoe Dale Ward

Cynthia CarlsonChaurice Weathers, Steve Whelan

Jared Stiver

Robert BozemanJerry BrownCarol BrownMelinda CollettJim CollingsDorothy Converse

Page CurryMike DaRifTara DurnilMike FosterBobbie Fritton

Vance Fritton

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

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

Christ Church Cathedral

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

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

Episcopal Diocese of Kentucky