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C H R I S T C H U R C H C A T H E D R A L M O B I L E , A L A B A M A
May, 2015
Volume 13, Number 4 THE MESSENGER
Dear Cathedral Family,
As we come to the close of our program year in May, we
look back and give thanks for the year of growth that has passed
even as we begin to look forward to the events of what promises
to be a busy and momentous summer.
On Sunday, May 3, we said “thank you” to the many good
people who gave themselves, their time, energy, and love, to
working with our young people. The full list of their names
appears on page 6. I am especially thankful for the leadership of
Canon Dan Wagner with our youth, and for the presence,
beginning this year, of Corinne Betbeze coordinating children’s
ministries and Sara Bolt coordinating youth activities. Carolyn
Jeffers continues her faithful work in preparing our young
people for confirmation. As always, we have a wonderful group
of parents and adult mentors who are actively involved in
helping our young people grow in their life in Christ. As we said
our prayers on that day for our high school seniors, I was
reminded of how much each of them has grown and matured in
leadership here at Christ Church Cathedral. We are all proud of
and confident in them, and our prayers follow them wherever
they go.
Cathedral Organist and Choirmaster Christopher Powell
says “thank you” to the members of the Cathedral Choir for
their beautiful work this year on page 5. Our choir has grown
and matured under the leadership of Christopher and his
assistant and wife Katie, and they have worked hard this year in
preparing exceptional music for many, many services. The
choir’s increased presence in our worship throughout Holy
Week this year was especially moving. Christopher has also
overseen the creation of a master plan for our organ’s care and
maintenance, and the first major initiative in that plan has been
accomplished. Look for more information this summer about
the launching of a fund for sponsoring the care of the very
special instrument that has been entrusted to us. I am deeply
thankful every day for Christopher’s presence with us.
The tenth annual Cathedral Celebration on April 26 was a
glorious day. We gave thanks for the ministry of Bishop
Duncan and his wife Kathy on the occasion of his final visit to
the Cathedral for confirmation, baptism, and teaching. The
vestry expressed special thanks in a resolution and the clergy
and staff presented them with a framed picture of their
Cathedral Family. Bishop Duncan named The Very Reverend
A Message fro m the Dean
2015 Annual Cathedral Parish photo taken on Palm Sunday
continued on page 2
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THE CATHEDRAL
CHAPTER
2015
Robert Willis Israel Senior Warden
Hetty Cunningham Newell
Charles Stephen McKay Junior Wardens
William Kennon Drew Treasurer
Harwell Ellis Coale, Jr. Chancellor
Ronald A. Snider Clerk
Class of 2015
John D. Davidson
Mary Esther T. Elliott
Banks C. Ladd
Alison S. Mitchell
Lucy F. Moore
Henry R. Seawell IV
Class of 2016
Sage M. Bolt
Lewis H. Golden
George B. Inge
Robert W. Israel
Charles S. McKay
Hetty C. Newell
Class of 2017
V. Lyn Bennett
Cartledge W. Blackwell III
Steven B. Hall
Barbara L. Mitchell
Margaret M. Thigpen
Thomas B. Van Antwerp
Chapter Members
Mendy Henderson, 2016 St. Agatha’s, deFuniak Springs
Gary Moore, 2017 St. Paul’s, Daphne
The Rev. Aaron Smith, 2018 St. Paul’s, Magnolia Springs
A Message fro m the Cano n Pastor As we wind down our program year here
at the Cathedral, I want to say a big “thank
you” to all of those who have helped with our
children and youth offerings. We are blessed
to have parishioners who give of their time
and talent in the area of children and youth in
a variety of ways. We have acolyte parents,
Sunday School teachers, sponsors for our
youth Confirmands, FUN Club leaders, and
EYC helpers and cooks. Also, I am very
thankful for the help that Sarah Bolt has given
to our EYC and Corinne Betbeze who helps
to oversee our Children’s Chapel and K-2
Sunday School class.
June is just around the corner and that
means, other than time over the bay and
hitting the beach, it is time for Vacation Bible
School. This year, our VBS takes place June
9-11 and our program will be Hometown
Nazareth: Where Jesus was a Kid. I hope you
will consider bringing your children or
grandchildren to the Cathedral for this fun
and educational time. We are in need of
volunteers, both adults and youth. Service
opportunities are various. If you are interested
in assisting or have any questions, please
contact me.
Over the summer, we will be planning
for the upcoming program year; yes, even
with the upcoming consecration! We would
love for more people to help with our youth
and children’s ministries. This would only
strengthen our offerings and bring a greater
variety of interaction between our adults and
children and youth. This could be you! We
have a variety of ways in which we could use
your gifts for ministry. We can use assistance
in serving snacks at events, assisting acolytes
Sunday morning, teaching Sunday School (or
being a substitute or team teacher), mentor a
youth for confirmation, or help with our FUN
Club and EYC events. I would encourage
you all to think and pray to see if there is an
interest or desire to volunteer your time and
talent with the children and youth ministry
opportunities here at the Cathedral. If you
have any questions about our opportunities to
serve, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Have a wonderful May and I will see you
at church!
Blessings,
The Reverend Canon Daniel A. Wagner
Canon Pastor
dwagner@christchurchcathedralmobile.org
Johnny Cook “Dean Emeritus.” A beautiful
celebration followed in the Garden—oysters,
the Excelsior Band, fried chicken, the works.
I am thankful for the hard work of our ECW
chairs, Julie McClelland and Lucy Brady, in
planning this and other events throughout the
year. Beginning this summer, Rosemarie
McClure will join Lucy as co-chair for the
upcoming program year.
This will be an extraordinary summer in
the life of Christ Church Cathedral as we host
the consecration and attendant celebrations
for our fourth bishop, Russell Kendrick.
Provost Carolyn Jeffers has served for the
past two years as chair of the diocesan
Episcopal Transition Committee, giving
untold hours of her time, energy, and
organizational expertise to that task. All
members of the Cathedral staff and numerous
talented members of the Cathedral parish are
now working hard to prepare for the events of
July 23-26. There will be jobs for everyone as
we move forward! I am thankful for the much
good work that has already been done, and I
want to thank you all in advance for the
efforts yet to come. Stay tuned for more
information!
Please keep Bishop and Kathy Duncan in
your prayers as they prepare for their
retirement, and please also remember Russell
and Robin Kendrick and their family as they
begin the process of transition into our
diocese. Please also pray for the transition
team and for us here in the Cathedral family
as we all undertake the labors of the months
ahead.
Faithfully,
The Very Reverend
Beverly F. Gibson, Ph.D., Dean
Dean’s Message continued
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Dean Emer itus Named
Whereas, The Very Reverend Johnny Walter Cook
served faithfully as 22nd Rector and 1st Dean of Christ
Church Cathedral for ten years, from 2003 until his
retirement in 2013, and
Whereas, he led the Christ Church family in their
establishment as the Cathedral Church for the Diocese of
the Central Gulf Coast and guided them in their first steps
as a baby Cathedral, and
Whereas, Dean Cook has been to us a loving pastor, an
inspirational leader, a trusted friend, and has distinguished
himself in every regard as Rector and Dean, and
Whereas, Dean Cook and his wife Mary have
maintained their ties of friendship with us during these
last two years of retirement;
Now, therefore, be it:
Resolved, that the Wardens and Vestry and
congregation of Christ Church Cathedral give thanks for
their continual presence in our life together, and
Resolved, that we pray for a long, ongoing relationship
with Dean Cook and Mary, and
Be it Further Resolved, that we respectfully ask
Bishop Duncan that Dean Cook shall be named Dean
Emeritus of Christ Church Cathedral.
Approved by the Dean, Wardens, and Vestry Christ Church
Cathedral, Mobile, Alabama this 26th day of April, 2015
Bisho p Co nsecratio n Volunteer Oppor tunit ies —July 24 & 25
FRIDAY, JULY 24
10:00 a.m. CLERGY EUCHARIST
Christ Church Cathedral
Greeters: 8:30 a.m. until 9:45 a.m.
We will need 10 to 12 greeters stationed around the
campus.
Hospitality: 8:30 a.m. until 9:45 a.m.
Prepare refreshments.
Ushers: 8:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.
We will need ushers to hand out bulletins and assist
during the service Sunday.
Afternoon Set-up for Consecration Celebration:
Time and responsibilities to be announced.
6:00 p.m. CONSECRATION CELEBRATION
Christ Church Cathedral
(This is a ticketed event.)
We need your help with events for the Bishop Consecration on Friday, July 24 and Saturday, July 25, please sign-up on the
form at the ministry table or contact the Cathedral Office at office@christchurchcathedralmobile.org or 438-1822.
SATURDAY, JULY 25
2:00 p.m. CONSECRATION OF THE 4TH BISHOP
Mobile Expo Hall
Afternoon Set-up for Reception:
Time and responsibilities to be announced.
4:00 p.m. RECEPTION
Christ Church Cathedral
Greeters: 3:30 p.m. until end of reception.
We will need 10 to 12 greeters stationed around the
campus.
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Dear Friends in Christ,
Recently, I’ve had the occasion to drive up and
down the beautiful stretch of I-65 between Mobile and
Atmore that crosses the Five Rivers Delta. The natural
beauty of the woodlands, wetlands, and the rivers gave
me the feeling of being part of something larger. In a
way, one might call it a sacramental experience, an
outward sign of an inward and spiritual grace, and a
visible experience of the invisible God. In the face of
such natural grandeur, my mind turned to a poem titled,
A Farewell, likening a river to eternity and reflecting on
our own mortality.
Flow down, cold rivulet, to the sea,
Thy tribute wave deliver;
No more by thee my steps shall be,
Forever and forever.
Flow, softly flow by lawn and lea,
A rivulet then a river;
Nowhere by thee my steps shall be,
Forever and forever.
But here will sigh thine alder tree
And here thine aspen shiver;
And here by thee will hum the bee,
Forever and forever.
A thousand suns will stream on thee,
A thousand moons will quiver;
But not by thee my steps shall be,
Forever and forever.
Alfred Lord Tennyson (1809-1892)
Our sacred music is also like this river and this
poem. When we sing our hymns and hear anthems and
instrumental music by great composers and poets of old,
we observe a river of art, beauty, and faith on which a
thousand suns have streamed and will stream. We may
not observe this flow of faith forever in the flesh, but, as
Christians, we believe that after we die we may become
a part of these traditions, this river.
When choosing music for the month of May, I’m
keeping the spirit of this Easter season in front of me.
During Easter, we celebrate the reality of our victory
over death and our participation in eternity. We
celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism, the Ascension of
Christ into heaven, and the fire of Pentecost. Our hymns
and spiritual songs mark seasons of faith just as surely
as the new flowers mark the spring. However, there is
still room for new things and new traditions!
As the prelude on the Seventh Sunday of Easter,
May 17, the Sunday after Ascension Day, I will play
Prière du Christ montant vers son Père (Prayer of
Christ ascending toward his Father) by Olivier Messiaen
(1908-1992). This piece symbolizes Christ’s prayer for
us before his ascension in a vivid way. The music
literally rises from low to high. When some think of
Messiaen’s music, they imagine dissonant tone clusters
that offend the ears, but this music isn’t like that at all.
While his music is on the more mystical and surrealistic
side of art, Messiaen uses each note as a separate color
and then blends these colors together to create new
ones. Because of this approach, his music doesn’t
function like a hymn tune or a work by Bach. Instead,
Messiaen’s quiet music often has a static quality that
symbolizes timelessness. Messiaen himself was
synesthetic (meaning that when hearing sound he
actually saw colors in his mind). A pupil of the French
Romantic school of organ playing and composition, he
inherited the traditions of such giants as Franck, Widor
(of the famous toccata), and Vierne. Messiaen’s music
flows from this sensibility even though it expands the
musical language these composers used and defines the
20th century “sound”. Messiaen was a deeply spiritual
person and served as the organist at La Trinitié church
is Paris for over 60 years!
Like Messiaen, we strive during this continuing
Easter season and through Pentecost to rejoice in the
vibrant colors of our faith all around us. Even though
our present form must come to an end one day, we can
take courage in the words and music of those gone
before us. They stand as a testament to the ebb and flow
of our lives and our art. In Messiaen’s own words, “My
faith is the grand drama of my life. I'm a believer, so I
sing words of God to those who have no faith.”
Peace in Christ,
Christopher W. Powell
Organist and Choir Master
cpowell@christchurchcathedralmobile.org
Music Minis tr y
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As our program year
draws to a close, and
our 2014-2015
Music Season has
officially ended, the
time has come to
give thanks for all
who have made it
possible! I could not
have asked for a better first year as Organist and Choir
Master here at the Cathedral. I am indebted to our choirs,
clergy, staff, guest musicians, and congregation for a
beautiful year of music to the glory of God and to the
refreshment of the soul. Our Cathedral Choir has worked
tirelessly in service, rehearsal, and concert to present music
that has inspired us. They have truly accompanied our joys,
sorrows, and everything in between.
The Cathedral Choir of Christ Church
Sopranos: Elisha Anderson, Amy Butler, Doris
Kohler*, Katherine Powell*, Emily Stubblefield
Altos: Stephanie Hopper*, Ann Moody*, Brenda
Stanton
Tenors: Glenn “Skip” Archer*, Cleamon Downs,
Thomas Halbrooks, Joshua Hopper
Basses: Gary Kohler*, Trey Koss, George Morton,
Charles York *Handbell Choir member
The Cathedral Handbell Choir is
made up predominantly of choir
members. However, special
recognition goes to Chris Douglas,
our non-choir member bell ringer, for
his contribution to our ensemble.
Special thanks are due our Music
Librarian, Stephanie Hopper, who
keeps us organized and assists in
certain office related tasks. We are also indebted to my wife,
Katie Powell, whose assistance in administrative tasks and
conducting of the choir is an invaluable aid to our ministry.
Furthermore, we take this
moment to give thanks for
the presence of our bass
Section Leader this past
season, Charles York.
Charles is leaving to
continue musical studies in
Indiana in the fall at the
Butler School of Music. We wish Charles all the best in
what promises to be a noteworthy and rewarding career!
A music season takes much
work and support to exist. Our
music every week and for
special services (ordinations,
funerals, etc.) is enough to keep
a music ministry busy, but to
add concerts and special musical
services takes extra commitment
from all involved. I am proud that were able to offer 19
concerts and special services
beginning in October and
ending with our Easter
Sunday celebration. Our
Friends of Cathedral Music
make this possible, as we rely
entirely on their financial
support to fund our concerts
and guest musicians. I cannot thank them enough for
making all of this possible. Our volunteers, who prepare our
Advent and Lenten
lunches, are also
invaluable to the success
of our noonday concerts.
Their generosity is
appreciated by us all.
We give thanks for Dean Gibson, Canon
Wagner, Carolyn Jeffers, Polly Garner, Brenda
Stanton, Marla Reis, and Judy Jones—our
clergy and staff here at the Cathedral. Without
their support, we would not be able to function.
Because of their support, we flourish.
In closing, we look forward to a beautiful
2015-2016 Music Season! So much more has
been accomplished than I can list here. To make
music in this temple of God is a privilege and a
labor of love on the part of all involved. We ask
God’s blessing on our work and your continued
prayers for our ministry in the year to come!
Music Minis tr y Thank Yo u
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Chr ist ian Ed ucat io n Reco gnit io n —Sund ay, May 3
Our dedicated Christian Education teachers have done a wonderful job this year with our Cathedral family children.
Sunday School may be over, but Children’s Chapel will continue throughout the summer. Vacation Bible School will
be held June 9 through June 1. Special thanks to Alison Mitchell for her leadership and planning.
Now is not too soon to decide to help with Christian Education, which will begin again in the fall on Rally Day,
Sunday, September 6. If you are interested in helping, please contact Canon Wagner or Corinne Betbeze.
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Grammar School
Eleanor Baker
Jordan Ellis
Kim Ellis
Brandi Lindsey
Chuck McKay
Kristyn Seawell
Middle School Alison Mitchell
Confirmation Carolyn Jeffers
High School Carl Cunningham
Canon Wagner
EYC
Sarah Bolt
Canon Wagner
FUN CLUB
Banks Ladd
Mary Carol Ladd
Lucy Moore
CHILDREN’S CHAPEL
Skip Archer
Harwell Coale
Robbie Lynn Irvine
Barbara Mitchell
Lissa Watkins
Brie Zarzour
Youth Assistants
Janie Chow
Jordan Chow
Rose Elliott
Annabel McKay
Tré Mitchell
Coordinator:
Corinne Betbeze
2015 YOUTH CONFIRMANDS
(from left:) E lizabeth C laire LaRené, Sadie Davis Ladd, Trevor S tafford M itchell,
Joseph Banks Griffith, Davis Crenshaw Ashcraft
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In April, our youth partnered with the youth from
Trinity Episcopal for a live action game of Clue!
from left, front row: Janie Chow as Madame Mint, Jordan Chow as Mrs. White, Jordan
Moore as Miss Scarlett, Sadie Ladd as Chef Lemon, Anna Frances Weeks as Private
Navy
back row: Leland Moore as Mr. Green, Charlie Weeks as Mr. Khaki, Charlie Ramo as
Colonel Mustard
EYC
SENIOR SUNDAY 2015
OUR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES
(from left:) Sarah Elizabeth Grehan, Annabel Marie McKay,
Janie Alexis Chow
Not pictured: John Owens McElhaney III, John Paul Williamson, Summer Joy Wozniek
EYC EVENTS IN MAY
Sunday, May 17
4-6 p.m.
Study Break at Waffle House
3262 Dauphin Street
Sunday, May 31 following the service
EYC Blow Out
The McElhaneys’ Dog River House
2007 Riverview Drive
You are cordially invited to
An Afternoon of Song
The Senior Voice Recital of
Janie Alexis Chow
A program of selections from
Art Song and Musical Theater
Saturday, May 23
3:00 p.m.
Reception following
in the Chapter House
RSVP to
jshowers@southalabama.edu
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Cathed ral Celebrat io n 2015
Front row: Leland Moore, Elinor Gibson, Kate Watkins, William Russell, Jordan Moore Back row Janie Chow, Jordan Chow, Bishop Duncan
Kathy Duncan, Elizabeth Harrison
Provost Carolyn Jeffers, Bishop Duncan
Dean Emeritus Johnny W. Cook, Bishop Philip M. Duncan II, Dean Beverly F. Gibson
Julia and John McClelland Spencer Hughes Portacci baptism
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To volunteer or register your child, sign up on-line at
www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/hl.christchurchcath
Hometown Nazareth:
Where Jesus Was a Kid! You’ll travel back into Bible times to see what it was
like to live in Jesus’ hometown—without setting foot
outside our community.
You’ll explore authentic marketplace shops,
visit Jesus’ mom, Mary, take part in games,
dance to lively Bible songs, and sample tasty
tidbits as you discover more about Jesus’
childhood. These experiences make God’s
Word come alive with new meaning for all
who participate!
VBS 2015—Save the date : June 9 , 10, 11
Volunteers of all ages needed:
We have many opportunities for:
Tribe Leaders, Shop Keepers, Drama Leaders, Outdoor Play Leader,
Kitchen Helpers, and Pre-event Shoppers
Contact Alison Mitchell at
alisonsmitchell2@gmail.com 689-7874
Tuesday, June 9 th rough
Thursday, June 1 1
9 :00 a .m . to Noon
Set up—Sunday, June 7
Training/Decorating—Monday, June 8
Take down—Thursday, June 11
As we plan and prepare for Hometown Nazareth VBS, our team requests your prayers.
You may also show your
support by making a monetary gift. The village
well will appear in the Chapter House in May for
receiving your gifts.
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MORNING CIRCLE Monday, May 11
10:30 a.m.
At the home of Betty Reniewicz
(3805 Cottage Hill Road)
For directions or more information on Morning
Circle, call Carolyn Stephenson at 342-5637.
YOUNG ADULTS SUPPER
Thursday, May 21 7:00 p.m.
At the home of Sarah Bolt
108 Levert Avenue
RSVP to Sarah at sarah.s.bolt@gmail.com
or 214-4512
WEDNESDAY NOON HOLY EUCHARIST
Wednesdays through May 21
Noon Eucharist will resume the Wednesday following Labor Day,
September 9.
Register Now at www.BeckwithAL.com For any questions about camp programs, contact James Lawrence, Diocesan Youth
Coordinator & Summer Camp Director at james@beckwithal.com or 616-2162.
All camps are for the grade the camper would be entering in the Fall of 2015.
Session 1 Grades 10, 11 & 12 May 31- June 5 $480
Sailing Camp (B) 4th grade and up May 31- June 5 $530
Session 2 Grades 2 & 3 June 7-9 $220
Junior Counselor Training 14 years and up June 9-12 $288
Session 3 Grades 7 & 8 June 14-19 $480
Session 4 Grades 4 & 5 June 21-26 $480
Session 5 Special Ministries June 28- July 1
Session 6 Grades 8 & 9 July 5-10 $480
Sailing Camp (A) 5th grade and up July 5-10 $530
Session 7 Grades 5 & 6 July 12-17 $480
Session 8 Grades 3 & 4 July 19-23 $330
Session 9 Grades 6 & 7 July 26-31 $480
Session 10 Family Camp July 31- Aug 2 $240
**Please notify the Cathedral Office when you register and let us know
when your child/children will be attending Summer Camp.
We are collecting items for the Wilmer
Hall Thrift Shop. On Friday, July 24, we
will join the new Bishop in donating these
items as part of a service project for
Wilmer Hall. We will stay overnight on
Friday, July 24 at Camp Beckwith in the
cabins. There will be a campfire and
youth program that evening. On Saturday,
July 25, we will join the Diocese at
Mobile Expo Hall to take part in the
consecration for the 4th Bishop of the
Episcopal Diocese of the Central Gulf
Coast. We are renting vans and providing
transportation (for free!) from three
locations along I-10 between Dothan and
Mobile as well as return transportation on
the way back. All meals and lodging are
being provided by the Commission on
Youth & Young Adult Ministries.
Registration forms will be emailed to
each church, so mark your calendars!
In March 2015, Mobile Baykeeper
began a campaign to combat the
staggering amount of litter generated by
Gulf Coast Life handbills. So far the
response has been outstanding. The
movement, originally initiated by the
Mobile City Council, has drawn
enormous community involvement and
helped raise awareness about the larger
litter problem in our community.
“Anything you throw on the ground
ends up in a river, creek, or waterway and
then ultimately the Bay” said Executive
Director, Casi Callaway. “Baykeeper
developed the ‘Cancel the Plastic Bag of
Ads?’ campaign to raise awareness to the
litter issue that unused Gulf Coast Life
handbills add around Mobile Bay. To
date, the campaign has received more
than 220 shares directly from our
Facebook page, resulting in hundreds of
likes and comments, reaching over
21,000 people. The ‘Cancel the Plastic
Bag of Ads?’ posts have been some of
our most viewed and have garnered the
most community interaction since the BP
oil spill” she continued.
If you have canceled, head over the to
Baykeeper Facebook page and let them
know!
Dio cesan Yo uth Weekend —July 24- 25
Mobile Baykeepers—Cancel The Plastic Bag of Ads?
CONGRATULATIONS to
John Halbrooks
for being named
University of South
Alabama
Arts and Sciences
Teacher of the Year.
2015 Bec kwith Summe r Camp
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We Pray for:
Members: Brink Brinkley, John Wade Thurber,
Nick Nichols, Butch Trawick, Patti Biel,
Alice Carwie, Raymond Fields, Lisa
Williams, Fairley Morton, Katherine
Deaton, Carol Rodgers, Bart Elliott,
Hank Cobb, Icy Lee Neel, Dorothy
Fulton
Friends & Family: Deborah Beverley, Peggy Naughton,
Gary Davis, Harrison Leff, Michael
Cameron, Nancy & Don Cameron, Rob
& Amy Archer Ellis, Joyce Lee, Davis
Nelson, Gwen Cook, Alfred Showers,
Jim Elia, Anne Brown, Mark Brown,
Harriett Lillich, Dave Carlyn Block,
Rachel McClanahan, Tom Cunningham,
Francis Grace Hirs, Norma Beazley,
Curtis Bullock, Valerie Boatman, Ann
Jones, Hank Wozniek, Lisa Thompson,
Stella Phillips, James Thomas, Ted
Fraiche, Mark Miles, Susan Guilian, Tot
Swanson, Art Swanson, Hayden Jenkins,
Maggie Jenkins, Betty Ruth Patek,
Carolyn Pryor, Merle Findley, Louise
Douglas, Shirley & Dunlap Peeples,
Steve Harris, Marian Macpherson Currie,
Dianne McCall, Mary Lou Peake, Bill
Goodloe, Kit & Roger Geil and the Geil
family, Angel & Larry Torres, Kathy
Boucvalt, Bill Stevens, Ginger Simpson,
Karen Sentilles, Lila Fisk, Tracey
Johnson, Joe Lowrey, Temple Webber,
Celeste Hall, Betty Browder, Allan
Tucker, Wyatt Ison, Kathy Sanders,
Davis Sarrett, Clarise Waters, Glenn Hill,
Leslie Ellis Sharbel, Cora Lemmon,
Dewey Hardeman, Marian Hall, Homer
Kemp, Jane Behlen, Dan Jones, Florence
Tucker, Betty Larison, Mike Barnett,
Eleanor Taylor, Carolyn Graham, Ralph
and Catherine Neal, Willie Stanton, Jr.,
Willie Thomas, Mark Mason, Anita
Stead, Gillette Slaton, Alice Jones, Jim
McCall, Tim Fulton, Carter Albrecht,
Marty Davidson, Bennett Stenger,
Gladys Crowson, Joe McDaniel, Sr.,
Billy Yost, Noel Fell, the Ward Family,
Sybil Willis Rodgers, Hap Myers, Jr.,
Paul Vickers, George Robison, Georgia
Dominick, Mitch Johnson, Robin Wade,
Randy Moore, Rick Nichols, Eric
Kosche, Patrick Smith, Kate Heddrich,
Louis Henry, Julie Brinson, John
Aduston Rogers IV
Sara Phillips, Pastoral Leader, Mary’s,
Coden
Those Serving in the Military: Brian Caselton, Louis Coggin, Jonathan
Duralde, Tyler Gamble, Sam Garcia,
Darrien Gibson, Parker Hollinghead,
Kelley Hood, Brian Hudson, Abby
Hutchins, Randy Johnson, Ron Lansong,
Jean-Michael Lemieux, Chris
Marslender, Zack Miller, Todd &
Jordana Mouthaan, Keith Moss, Michael
Nassar, Jerry Olin, Tyler Oubre, Brian
Pennell, Josh Power, Daniel White-
Spunner Reed, Susan Reniewicz, Evan
Sizemore, John Snyder, Conner Thigpen,
Ryan Anthony Thomas, Ryan Walker,
The Rev. Bowen Woodruff, Angela
Brunson Buysman
Births: Wyatt Joseph Zarzour, son of Joseph Grant
and Brie Stanley Zarzour
Souls Departed: Joseph Hunt Booth, Sr.; Doug Tappan;
Jim Botts, grandfather of Brandi
Lindsey; Anne Mandeville Inge
MAY BIRTHDAYS
May 1 Schley Rutherford
May 2 Janet Rich Pittman
May 4 Carolyn Eichold
May 5 David Brady
Julianna Ramo
May 6 Robby McClure
Charlie Ramo
May 7 Bart Elliott
May 8 Carson Ashcraft
Debbie Broome
May 10 Rose Elliott
Kris Portacci
May 11 Jill Chow
Trey Coale
Mendy Henderson
May 12 Carolyn Stephenson
May 14 Virginia Betbeze
Tom Hudson
Tommy Garth
May 15 Ginny Ritchie
May 16 Julia Hoitink
Sam Ritchie
Will Ritchie
Luke Tait
May 17 Hayley Adkins
May 20 Emily-Marie Butler
Beverly Gibson
Ross Holladay
Brad Israel
Doris Kohler
May 21 Christian Hines
Nick Nichols
Mary Lynn Cooper
May 23 Julie McClelland
May 24 Ashleigh Leland
May 25 John Davidson
Lilly Hooker
May 26 Stephen Griffith, Jr.
Julia Sledge
Kitty White
May 27 Harris Cooper
Sadie Ladd
Katherine White
May 28 Lissa Watkins
May 29 Sydney Betbeze
Jane Inge
Allison Peebles
May 30 Cammie Israel
Cathed ral Prayer Lis t O God, the strength of the weak and the comfort of sufferers: Mercifully accept our prayers, and grant to your servants the help of your power, that their sickness may be turned into health, and our sorrow into joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Please contact the Cathedral Office (office@christchurchcathedralmobile.org or 438-1822) to let
us know if you would like to remove or keep the names of Friends and Family you have
submitted on the prayer list. We will update this list regularly.
CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL
115 South Conception Street
Mobile, Alabama 36602
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CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL Corner of St. Emanuel and Church Streets
115 South Conception Street, Mobile, Alabama 36602
Established 1822
The Right Reverend Philip M. Duncan, II, Bishop
The Very Reverend Beverly F. Gibson, Ph.D., Dean
The Reverend Canon Daniel A. Wagner, Canon Pastor
Carolyn S. Jeffers, Provost
Christopher W. Powell, Organist and Choir Master
Brenda J. Stanton, Financial Secretary
Marla J. Reis, Cathedral Secretary
Polly M. Garner, Assistant to the Provost
Sarah S. Bolt, Youth Activities Coordinator
Corinne R. Betbeze, Children’s Program Coordinator
Deidre and Joe Williamson, Nursery
Judy J. Jones, Housekeeping
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Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday Website: www.christchurchcathedralmobile.org
Phone 251.438.1822 Fax: 251.433.3403 E-mail: office@christchurchcathedralmobile.org
The Cathedral is the spiritual center of the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast. The Cathedral is a dynamic and evolving church that serves
as a liturgical, educational, and pastoral center for Diocesan life. It serves as a visible symbol of unity and promotes growth, hope, and a
deepening trust in the Lord. The Cathedral is a place where the Gospel of Jesus Christ will be faithfully preached and responded to, and it
will model new concepts and ideas for education, evangelism, and outreach to which the Gospel calls us.
The Cathedral Mission Statement
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