December 13, 2015 • 10:30 am+ Holy Eucharist

Third Sunday of Advent

The King shall come en morning dawns andlight triumphant breaks;

en beauty gilds the eastern hills andlife to joy awak.

2

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 Savior of the nations come Dieterich Buxtehude

Lighting of the Advent Wreath • Liturgy for the Whole Church

The evening of the year is upon us. We enter the darkness and wait for the light’s return.

We light a third candle to remind us of John, who calls us to wade in the waters of new life. We open our hearts to our own lights, enkindled in baptism, and ask for help to carry that light into a dark world.

• the candle is lighted

All 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 68 Rejoice, rejoice believers

Song of Praise • WLP 889 Canticle of Zechariah

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

3

• at the conclusion of the collect all sing:

Collect for the Third Sunday of Advent

The Word of God

Stir up your power, O Lord, and with great might come among us; and, because we are sorely hindered by our sins, let your bountiful grace and mercy speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever.

• all be seated

Sing aloud, O daughter Zion;shout, O Israel!Rejoice and exult with all your heart,O daughter Jerusalem!The LORD has taken away the judgments against you,he has turned away your enemies.The king of Israel, the LORD, is in your midst;you shall fear disaster no more.On that day it shall be said to Jerusalem:Do not fear, O Zion;do not let your hands grow weak.The LORD, your God, is in your midst,a warrior who gives victory;he will rejoice over you with gladness,he will renew you in his love;he will exult over you with loud singingas on a day of festival.I will remove disaster from you,so that you will not bear reproach for it.I will deal with all your oppressorsat that time.And I will save the lameand gather the outcast,and I will change their shame into praiseand renown in all the earth.

First Lesson Zephaniah 3:14-20

4

The Word of the Lord.Thanks be to God.

Second Lesson Philippians 4:4-7

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication

with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

The Word of the Lord.Thanks be to God.

At that time I will bring you home,at the time when I gather you;for I will make you renowned and praisedamong all the peoples of the earth,when I restore your fortunesbefore your eyes, says the LORD.

WLP 881 First Song of Isaiah

Hymn 67 Comfort, comfort ye my people

Gospel Luke 3:7-18The Holy Gospel of our Lord, Jesus Christ, acording to Luke.Glory to you, Lord Christ

John said to the crowds that came out to be baptized by him, “You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bear fruits worthy of repentance. Do not begin to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our ancestor’; for I tell you, God is able from these stones to raise up children to Abraham. Even now the ax is lying at the root of the trees; every tree therefore that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.”

And the crowds asked him, “What then should we do?” In reply he said to them, “Whoever has two coats must share with anyone who has none; and whoever has food must do likewise.” Even tax collectors came to be baptized, and they asked him, “Teacher, what should we do?” He said to them, “Collect no more than the amount prescribed for you.” Soldiers also asked him, “And we, what should we do?” He

5

Sermon The Very Reverend Joan Pritcher

Nicene Creed • BCP 358 all stand

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

said to them, “Do not extort money from anyone by threats or false accusation, and be satisfied with your wages.” As the people were filled with expectation, and all were questioning in their hearts concerning John, whether he might be the Messiah, John answered all of them by saying, “I baptize you with water; but one who is more powerful than

I is coming; I am not worthy to untie the thong of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. His winnowing fork is in his hand, to clear his threshing floor and to gather the wheat into his granary; but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire.” So, with many other exhortations, he proclaimed the good news to the people.

Prayers of the People

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 Episcopal Church, for Presiding Bishop Michael, for Bishop Terry, for the Parish Health Ministries, 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 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.

6

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

• 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.

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 birthday of Jim Wilkinson. 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.

7

Eucharistic Prayer B • BCP 367

The Great Thanksgiving

celebrant people

celebrant

celebrant

people

people

And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together: for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it. Isaiah 40: 5

Holy CommunionOffertory Anthem And the Glory of the Lord G. F. Handel from Messiah

Presentation Hymn 53 Once he came in blessing • all stand

8

The Lord’s Prayer • BCP 364

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

cantor all

cantor

all

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;

Reprinted by permission, OneLicense.net A-715318

Sanctus from Missa Conditor Alme Siderum Frank Boles

9

antiphon; cantor, then all

antiphon

antiphon

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

Reprinted by permission, OneLicense.net A-715318

• 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

Chant Wait for the Lord Taizé

• 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.

10

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.

• all stand

The Cathedral Choir

Faith Aeilts, Rob Beard, Mitzi Friedlander , lectorsCarolyn Van Zant, Jan Margerum, Keith Stevenson, Mike DaRif, chalice bearers

Scott Radeker, Lauren Radeker, Quint Radeker, acolytesRob Guillen, altar guild

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

Concluding Hymn 72 Hark! the glad sound!

Blessing

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

Postlude Savior of the nations come Johann Pachelbel

Communion Hymn LEVAS II • 14 Soon and very soon • found on page 11 of the bulletin

11

Lift Every Voice and Sing II • 14

Soon and Very Soon

Reprinted by permission, OneLicense.net A-715318

Join us for Lessons and Carols this afternoon—5:00 in the Nave. Plan also to be present for Christmas services at the cathedral:

Christmas Eve at 7:00 or 11:00 pm (both will be choral eucharists) and Christmas Day, noon in the chapel (with carols). Read more about all of these on page 2.

Next Sunday we will have a chance to learn more about CLOUT (Citizens of Louisville Organized and United Together), an interdenominational justice ministry based on the familiar words of Micah 6.8 and Matthew 23.23-24: ‘do justice, love mercy and walk humbly with our God’. Read more about it on page 3—and plan to be with us Sunday, December 20, at 1:00 in Bishops’ Hall, to learn more about how we can be involved.

Many thanks for your steady and generous pledges to give to ministry at the Cathedral. At time of printing, we had received 73 pledges—some new, some increased. Read more of this good news in Stewardship Notes on page 7.

George and JoAnne Reazin will be leading you in the lighting the third candle of the Advent Wreath today. The candles are meant to lighten the darkness, one light at a time. As you prepare for worship, consider these words of Joyce Hollyday:

Do the work inside yourself that can’t be done outdoors. Prepare a fallow heart to welcome mystery, water a dormant soul with springs of joy. Cultivate awe. Plant a seed of hope.

I am glad that you are here today.

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

www.christchurchlouky.org

Cathedral Matters

December 13 , 2015

Christ Church Episcopal Cathedral

with a heart for the city

a ch

urch in the heart of the city

• •

My dear people of Christ Church Cathedral and our guests,

2

Midday Mass Pick a day to come pray with us. Commemorations for the week of December 13:

Monday – John of the Cross, Poet, Teacher of the Faith, 1591Tuesday – Ralph Adams Cram, Richard Upjohn, and John LaFarge, Architects, 1942, 1878, Artist, 1910Wednesday – Frances Joseph Gaudet, Educator and Prison Reformer, 1934; guest Celebrant, the Rev. Pr. Austin Newberry Thursday –William Lloyd Garrison and Maria Stewart, Prophetic Witnesses, 1879; guest Celebrant, a member of the Bishop’s Staff.Friday – Eglantine Jebb, Social Reformer, Founder of ‘Save the Children, 1928.Be 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 day of special observance.

Of note this week — Midday Mass updates

we pray Advent Lessons and Carols – TODAYThe Cathedral’s annual Advent Lessons and Carols will be today, 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 III Sunday, December 13, 8:30 and 10:30 a.m.with lighting of the Advent wreathLessons and Carols, 5 p.m. Advent IV Sunday, December 20, 8:30 and 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. Christmas DayFriday, December 25, noon, in the chapel.Eucharist with Christmas carols.Evening Prayer

Monday - 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.

Dean’s Forum follows 10:30 a.m. worshipFor today and December 20, Dean’s Forum will explore works from Handel’s Messiah.

we studyOf note this week — Weekday Bible study

3

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.

Of note this week — St. George’s Angel Tree

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 1.39-45.

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.

Next Community Breakfast January 3 The next Community Breakfast will be Sunday, January 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 work

St. George’s Angel TreeAs you make plans for Christmas in your Help give St. George’s youth of a bit of Christmas joy! St. Andrew’s, the Church of the Advent and the Cathedral are splitting the list of 35 young people who could use a pair of shoes, or pants and a shirt, pjs, a sweater, warm hats, gloves and scarves, etc. A small tree on the bulletin board by the office has Christmas ‘angel’ choices, with the name, age, and sizes for each. Donors should take an angel and record their names on the list next to the tree. Donations need to be brought back by Dec. 18, and wrapped if possible—or in a gift bag with the recipient’s name or the angel attached. Thanks for making Christmas brighter for these young people! Page Curry

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 next Sunday, December 20, at 1:00 in Bishops’ Hall.

4

Coffee Hour hostsToday’s Coffee Hour hosts are Terry Launand Bryan Platt. Be sure to thank them for their hospitality.

Of note this week — Coffee Hour hostsDowntown 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.

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.

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 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. we listen

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.

5

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.

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?

The Deadline for submissions to Cathedral Matters is every Thursday at close of business — ten days before you would like it to appear in print.

6

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: : Randy Peters, Page Curry and Jane Halliday. 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.

we build

Chapter 2016During November we received nominations for four open positions on Chapter (the fifth open position is for a diocesan representative and will be resolved at Diocesan Convention next week). 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.

Men’s Lunch GroupCathedral 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.

7

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 73 pledges for the amount of $250,365.04. 7 of these are new pledges; 34 reflect an increase; 6, a decrease; 26, 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.

8

Sunday December 13• 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. Advent Lessons and Carols

Monday December 14• Cathedral Office Closed• Noon Eucharist in the Chapel• 6 p.m. Evening Prayer in the Chapel

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

Wednesday December 16• 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• 6:30 p.m. Choir Rehersal

Thursday December 17• Office Hours 10 a.m.—1 p.m.• Noon Eucharist in the Chapel• 6 p.m. Evening Prayer in the Chapel

Friday December 18• Office Hours 10 a.m.—1 p.m.• Noon Eucharist in the Chapel• 6 p.m. Evening Prayer in the Chapel

Saturday December 19• Cathedral closed

Sunday December 20• 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

facebook.com/ChristChurchLouKY

twitter.com/ChristChurchLou

. . . 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 birthdaysJim Wilkinson

We Pray . . .

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

. . . in the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, for Parish Health Ministries, 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

Carol, Christina, JohnNancy Tucker, Bertha Winemiller

Carey Duval, Maggie Foster, Rachel Mara, Tara MoriartyCarl Horton, Don Grube, Judy Horton, Phillip KoloffSue Law, Missy Mattingly, Jim Porter, Sharon Turner

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

Ryan Stellingwerf, Judy Vance, Anne VenoJustin Gallahar

Vern GuillenGretchen Clark, Cleve Iler, Jenna Maddox, Bill Turner, Kristina, LenaDonna Anderson, Krista Fine, Michael Leuer & family, Karen Woods

Eric ZoerbArt Embry

Mano Barati, Christy & Richard WestDavid Ellis

Marsha ClineBilly Steiner

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

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

Tammie PughJoe Dale Ward

Cynthia CarlsonChaurice Weathers, Steve Whelan

Jared Stiver

Robert BozemanJerry BrownCarol BrownMelinda CollettJim CollingsDorothy Converse

Page CurryMike DaRifJudy DonahueTara DurnilMike FosterBobbie Fritton

Vance Fritton

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