February 21, 2016 • 10:30 am+ Holy Eucharist

Second Sunday in Lent

Prelude Double from Second Partita J. S. Bach

BCP • Book of Common PrayerS • Service Music found at the front of the hymnalWLP • Wonder, Love and PraiseLEVAS • Lift Every Voice and SingThe people’s responses are indicated in bold type.

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.

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

As the holy season of Lent is a penitential season marked by more austere and humble forms of worship , we will kneel during the times of prayer.

If you are unable to kneel, you may sit. Sitting, instead of standing, is a form of hospitality that does not block the sight lines of those who choose the kneeling posture.

• all kneel; remain kneeling through the Lenten Collect

Opening Acclamationcelebrant

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Penitential Order New Zealand Prayer Book

Hear the teaching of Christ: you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.This is the first commandment. And a second is this:you shall love your neighbor as yourself. Spirit of God, search our hearts.Hear the teaching of Christ: a new commandment I give to you, that you love one another as I have loved you. Spirit of God, search our hearts.

• at the sound of the bells, all stand; silent procession of choir and clergy

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Jesus said: there is joy among the angels of God over one sinner who repents.God has promised forgiveness to all who truly repent, turn to Christ in faith and are themselves forgiving.

In silence we call to mind our sins.

Let us confess our sins.Merciful God, we have sinned in what we have thought and said, in the wrong we have done and in the good we have not done. We have sinned in ignorance: we have sinned in weakness: we have sinned through our own deliberate fault. We are truly sorry. We repent and turn to you. Forgive us, for our Savior Christ’s sake, and renew our lives to the glory of your name. Amen.

Through the cross of Christ, God have mercy on you, pardon you and set you free. Know that you are forgiven and be at peace. God strengthen you in all goodness and keep you in life eternal. Amen.

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The Word of GodCollect for the Second Sunday in Lent

O God, whose glory it is always to have mercy: Be gracious to all who have gone astray from your ways, and bring them again with penitent hearts and steadfast faith to embrace and hold fast the unchangeable truth of your Word, Jesus Christ your Son; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever.

• at the conclusion of the collect all sing:

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The Word of the Lord.Thanks be to God.

The word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision, “Do not be afraid, Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall be very great.” But Abram said, “O Lord God, what will you give me, for I continue childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?” And Abram said, “You have given me no offspring, and so a slave born in my house is to be my heir.” But the word of the Lord came to him, “This man shall not be your heir; no one but your very own issue shall be your heir.” He brought him outside and said, “Look toward heaven and count the stars, if you are able to count them.” Then he said to him, “So shall your descendants be.” And he believed the Lord; and the Lord reckoned it to him as righteousness. Then he said to him, “I am the Lord who brought you from Ur of the Chaldeans, to give you this land to possess.” But he said,

• all be seated

First Lesson Genesis 15:1-12,17-18“O Lord God, how am I to know that I shall possess it?” He said to him, “Bring me a heifer three years old, a female goat three years old, a ram three years old, a turtledove, and a young pigeon.” He brought him all these and cut them in two, laying each half over against the other; but he did not cut the birds in two. And when birds of prey came down on the carcasses, Abram drove them away. As the sun was going down, a deep sleep fell upon Abram, and a deep and terrifying darkness descended upon him. When the sun had gone down and it was dark, a smoking fire pot and a flaming torch passed between these pieces. On that day the Lord made a covenant with Abram, saying, “To your descendants I give this land, from the river of Egypt to the great river, the river Euphrates.”

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The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom then shall I /fear? * the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom then shall /I be afraid?When evildoers came upon me to eat up my /flesh, * it was they, my foes and my adversaries, who stum/bled and fell.Though an army should encamp a/gainst me, * yet my heart shall /not be afraid;And though war should rise up a/gainst me, * yet will I put /my trust in him.One thing have I asked of the Lord; one /thing I seek; * that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days /of my life;To behold the fair beauty of the /Lord * and to seek him in /his temple.For in the day of trouble he shall keep me safe in his /shelter; * he shall hide me in the secrecy of his dwelling and set me high /upon a rock.Even now he lifts up my /head * above my enemies round /about me.Therefore I will offer in his dwelling an oblation with sounds of great /gladness; * I will sing and make mus/ic to the Lord.Hearken to my voice, O Lord, when I /call; * have mercy on me /and answer me.You speak in my heart and say, /“Seek my face.” * Your face, /Lord, will I seek.Hide not your /face from me, * nor turn away your servant in /displeasure.You have been my helper; cast me /not away; * do not forsake me, O God of my /salvation.Though my father and my mother for/sake me, * the Lord will /sustain me.Show me your /way, O Lord; * lead me on a level path, because of /my enemies.Deliver me not into the hand of my adver/saries, * for false witnesses have risen up against me, and also those who /speak malice.What if I had not believed that I should see the goodness of the /Lord * in the land of /the living!O tarry and await the Lord’s pleasure; be strong, and he shall comfort your /heart; * wait patient/ly for the Lord.

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Gospel Luke 13:31-35

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

Some Pharisees came and said to Jesus, “Get away from here, for Herod wants to kill you.” He said to them, “Go and tell that fox for me, ‘Listen, I am casting out demons and performing cures today and tomorrow, and on the third day I finish my work. Yet today, tomorrow, and the next day I must be on my way, because it is impossible for a prophet to be killed outside of

Jerusalem.’ Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to it! How often have I desired to gather your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you were not willing! See, your house is left to you. And I tell you, you will not see me until the time comes when you say, ‘Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.’”

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

Hymn 141 Wilt thou forgive

The Word of the Lord.Thanks be to God.

Brothers and sisters, join in imitating me, and observe those who live according to the example you have in us. For many live as enemies of the cross of Christ; I have often told you of them, and now I tell you even with tears. Their end is destruction; their god is the belly; and their glory is in their shame; their minds are set on earthly things. But our citizenship is in heaven, and it is from there

Second Lesson Philippians 3:17-4:1

that we are expecting a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. He will transform the body of our humiliation that it may be conformed to the body of his glory, by the power that also enables him to make all things subject to himself. Therefore, my brothers and sisters, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, my beloved.

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Sermon The Very Reverend Joan Pritcher

Nicene Creed • BCP 358 • all stand

Prayers of the People

For the church. May we hunger for truth and thirst for deeds of justice, we pray: Help us Lord.For the church. For Presiding Bishop Michael, Bishop Terry and all priests and ministers. For the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand & Polynesia and the people and clergy of St. Andrew’s Church, Louisville. May all of us see through the dazzling attractions of commercialism and rejoice only in God’s gift of resurrection, we pray: Help us Lord.For the community of nations. May the worth of every life compel us along the way of strong peace; may we be found in solidarity with the vulnerable and poor, we pray: Help us Lord.For exiles and refugees. May those who are homeless because of war, because of greed or hatred or because of disability or discrimination, find a place of rest and kindness, we pray: Help us Lord.For those who struggle with addiction. In laying bare their lives for healing, may they find support and strength here and in their meetings, we pray: Help us Lord.For this assembly. We are the people of God’s handiwork; may we see the path of peace. Lead us to those whom the world despises. Let us name them as our brothers and sisters. Let us pray for those on our prayer list: Carol Brown, Ginny Dozier, Michael Foster, Deacon Gary, Carol Kendall, Helen Murray, Sue Radeker and for others who need our prayers . . . . . . . And we give thanks for our many blessings and the birthdays of Ashley Jackson, Norma Laufer, Larry Otto and Quint Radeker. Are there other prayers of thanksgivings? . . . . . . we pray: Help us Lord.

• the Celebrant concludes:Lord God, full of goodness, you are open to weakness and healing. Remember all whom we remember, and remind us of the people we often forget. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen..

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Presentation Hymn 715 When Jesus wept • sung by all in unison, then in canon twice through

• all stand

Holy Communion

The Great ThanksgivingEucharistic Prayer A • BCP 361

Solo Erbarme dich, mein Gott Johann Sebastian Bach from St. Matthew Passion

Have mercy, My God, for my tears’ sake:Look hither, heart and eyes weep before thee bitterly.

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The Peace • all greet one another in the name of the Lord The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you.

Announcements

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• as the Eucharistic Prayer continues all kneel

Memorial Acclamation • during the blessing of bread and wine the celebrant says: Therefore, we proclaim the mystery of faith: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.

The Lord’s Prayer

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

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Almighty and everliving God, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the Body of your Son, and heirs of your eternal kingdom. And now, Father, send us out to do the work you have given us to do, to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.

• all kneelPrayer after Communion

The Breaking of the Bread

Fraction Anthem

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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

• 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.

Communion Motet Hide not thou thy face Richard Farrant Hide not thou thy face from us, O Lord, and cast not off thy servant in thy displeasure;for we confess our sins unto thee and hide not our unrighteousness.For thy mercy’s sake, deliver us from all our sins.

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Solemn Prayer over the People

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

Concluding Hymn LEVAS II 99 My hope is built on nothing less • found on page 11 of the bulletin

Jane Halliday, violin

Laura Davis, altoThe Cathedral Choir

Randy Wells, Becky Norris, Dorothy Converse, lectorsBetty Williams, Mike Foster, Mike DaRif, Rob Beard, chalice bearers

Chris Hart, Janelle Vickerstaff, Bill Shelton, acolytesBill Shelton, altar guild

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

The worship is concluded. The SERVICE begins!

Silent Procession of Choir and Clergy

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LEVAS II 99 My hope is built on nothing less

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Plan to include in your Lenten observance some of the opportunities for devotion that we have put into place:

• Daily Eucharist, Noon in the Chapel (read more on page 2) • Daily Evening Prayer, Monday – Wednesday and Friday, 6:00 pm in the Chapel • Soup and Informal Conversation, Tuesdays, following Midday Mass in Bishops’ Hall.

Read all of our Lenten, Holy Week and Easter Day schedule on page 3

Even in Lent, there is time for a sweet break—on Laetare Sunday, the fourth Sunday in Lent; this year that is Sunday March 6. On that day, Intern Erendira Jimenez-Pike will be here with her U of L students who have prepared goods for a Bake Sale to support their upcoming mission trip. Plan to be here to learn more about the mission trip and to enjoy the treats.

As you prepare for worship consider these words from A New Zealand Prayer Book:

Creator of the universe, infinite and glorious, you give us laws to save us from our folly; give us eyes to see your plan unfolding; your purpose emerging as the world is made; give us courage to follow the truth; courage to go wherever you lead; then we shall know blessings beyond our dreams; then will your will be done. Amen

Enjoy our life together—I am glad you are here today.

Faithfully,

The Very Reverend Joan Pritcher Your Dean in the Interim On this Second Sunday in Lent

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Cathedral Matters

February 21, 2016

Christ Church Episcopal Cathedral

My dear people of Christ Church Cathedral and our guests,

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Midday Mass Pick a day to come pray with us. Commemorations for the week of February 22 :

Monday – Eric Liddell, Missionary to China, 1945 Tuesday – Polycarp, Bishop and Martyr Wednesday – St. Matthias, Apostle; Celebrant is The Rev’d Pastor Austin Newberry Thursday –George Herbert, Priest; Celebrant is a member of the Bishop’s StaffFriday –– Emily Malbone Morgan, Prophetic Witness, 1937Join us at Midday Worship to help celebrate your birthday, your anniversary, or to keep any day of special observance. And be sure to thank your chapel leaders who serve the midday service: Dorothy Converse, Monday; Foster Beeuwkes, Tuesday; Mildred Payne, Wednesday; Page Curry & Terry Laun, Thursday; Manasses Fonteles, Friday.

New or Updated This Week — Midday Mass updates Lenten, Holy Week and Easter Day Schedule

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

Evening PrayerMonday - Friday, 6 p.m. in the Chapel. Be part of a work that we can all do—gather with us as we pray along with other Christians worldwide. Thank your Evening Prayer Officiants: Paul Real, Rite II Evening Prayer, Monday; Mildred Payne, Rite II Evening Prayer, Tuesday; Aaron Angel, Rite II Evensong, Wednesday; No Evening Prayer on Thursdays; Carolyn van Zant, Rite II, Evening Prayer, Friday.

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Weekday Bible StudyEvery Tuesday, 5:15 p.m. in Bishops’ Hall. At Bible Study, we pray, reflect upon the preceding Sunday’s sermon, and study the Gospel passage for the following Sunday. The passage for this Tuesday, Feb. 23 is Luke 13.1-9.

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

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

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

we studyNew or Updated This Week — Baptism Preparation Weekday Bible study

Baptism PreparationIf you are interested in being Baptized at the Easter Vigil, March 26, let us know by Sunday, March 13, so that we can make plans for preparation. You may email your intention to the office: office@christchurchlouky.org.

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

Lenten, Holy Week and Easter Day Service ScheduleMidday Eucharist, Monday – Friday, at Noon in the Chapel.Evening Prayer, Monday – Wednesday and Friday, at 6:00 pm in the ChapelPalm Sunday, with collection of clothing: March 20, at 8:30 and 10:30Maundy Thursday, with collection of socks: March 24, at 7 pm.Good Friday: March 25, at Noon and 7 pmEaster Vigil: March 26, at 7:30 pmEaster Day: March 27, at 8:30 and 10:30Lenten Lunches will be Tuesdays, February 16, 23, March 1, 8, 15 and 22—after Midday Eucharist in Bishops’ Hall

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

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Downtown Episcopal Outreach (DEO) DEO addresses gap needs that arise in service agencies throughout central Louisville. Using the Dean’s Discretionary Fund, and working with outreach partners including Central Louisville Community Ministries, Our Merciful Savior Episcopal Church and St. George’s Episcopal Church, we help with expenses such as ID application fees, prescription drugs, utilities, and some transportation costs. DEO contributes to the cost of Laundry Love and also covers the costs of the Lunch Bag program that Paul Real and his crew administer. The Lunch Bag program has given out more than 950 Lunch Bags this year. You can help by contributing to the Dean’s Discretionary Fund, and by putting coins and bills in the DEO Piggy Bank.

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

CLOUT (Citizens of Louisville Organized and United Together)CLOUT is an organization of 18 religious congregations and groups of over 12,000 members working together to solve critical community problems by holding systems accountable. The vision is based on scripture—particularly Micah 6:8 and Matthew 23:23-24, which state that God requires us to do three basic things: “do justice, love kindness (mercy), and walk humbly with God (faithfulness).” Recent, successful CLOUT projects have included: the development of a plan for community-oriented policing in the Louisville Police Department, a built-in drug and alcohol treatment program in the Louisville Metro jail, and the enrollment of over 60,0000 additional uninsured children in the KCHIP (KY Child Health Insurance Program). Current projects are: the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, Pay Day loaning, JCPS disciplinary policies which contribute to the school-to-prison pipeline, and increasing TARC bus service to underserved areas. Join us for the next CLOUT event is the CLOUT area-wide Nehemiah Gathering on March 15.

Next Community Breakfast March 6 The next Community Breakfast will be Sunday, March 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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New or Updated This Week — Coffee Hour Hosts Parking Notes Our Intern, Allison Caudill Our Intern, Erendira Jimenez-Pike

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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.

Coffee Hour hostsToday’s Coffee Hour hosts are Hollis & Paul Real, Patsy Melton. Be sure to thank them for their hospitality.

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

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

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

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

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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.

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?

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

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

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

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Stewardship Notes—Updated

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

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

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

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

Thus far, we have received 85 pledges for the amount of $304,225.04. 11 of these are new pledges; 36 reflect an increase; 6, a decrease; 32 no change. Thank you!

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

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.

New or Updated This Week — Office Volunteers

Office VolunteersThank you to the office volunteers for this past week: Mildred Franks, Page Curry, Dorothy Converse, and Carolyn Van Zant. If you would like to volunteer some time in the office contact Frazier Marsh.

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

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Why do we pray, study, work, listen and build?Benedict, the father of Benedictine spirituality, suggested that our life is best balanced between prayer, study, and work. We have taken that challenge as the basis of our common life together at Christ Church Cathedral: We pray (worship and the arts). We study (spiritual formation). We work (service to others). In addition, we know that we are sustained by our life together, and that works best when we listen to one another. We also aim to build and maintain a structure that will support all of our ministry efforts. And so: We listen (cathedral life and fellowship), We build (administration).In Cathedral Matters, you will find information about ministry opportunities at the Cathedral which fit into all five of these areas. Under each of the five main categories you will see what is new to the listing for this week. You will notice that some paragraphs repeat weekly, so that our guests won’t miss any news. You are urged to take your Cathedral Matters home with you so that you will have it for ready reference. Now, read about our ministry, think about how you would like to be involved...and jump right in!

CALENDAR

Christ Church Cathedral421 S 2St, Louisville KY 40202502 • 587 • 1354 Frazier Marsh • administrative assistantfrazier@christchurchlouky.org The Very Rev. Joan Pritcher • deandean@christchurchlouky.org Dr. Robert Bozeman • canon musicianrobert@christchurchlouly.org

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Sunday February 21• 8:30 am Holy Eucharist, Rite I in the Chapel• 9:15 am Adult Bible Study• 9:45 am Children’s Sunday School• 10:30 am Holy Eucharist, Rite II in the Cathedral• 11:45 am Dean’s Forum• 2 pm IPP Sisters In Conversation

Monday February 22• Cathedral Office Closed• Noon Eucharist in the Chapel• 6 pm Evening Prayer in the Chapel

Tuesday February 23• Office Hours 10 am —1 pm• Noon Eucharist in the Chapel• 5:15 pm Bible Study• 6 pm. Evening Prayer in the Chapel

Wednesday February 24• Office Hours 10 am —1 pm• Noon Eucharist in the Chapel• 12:10 pm Meditation in Bishop’s Hall (Sponsored by IPP)• 6 pm Evensong in the Chapel• 6:30 pm Choir Rehearsal

Thursday February 25• Office Hours 10 am —1 p.m.• Noon Eucharist in the Chapel• No Evening Prayer on Thursdays• 6:30 pm Chapter Meeting in Bishops’ Hall

Friday February 26• Office Hours 10 am —1 pm• Noon Eucharist in the Chapel• 6 pm Evening Prayer in the Chapel

Saturday February 27• Cathedral closed

Sunday February 28• 8:30 am Holy Eucharist Rite I in the Chapel• 9:15 am Adult Bible Study• 9:45 am Children’s Sunday School• 10:30 am Holy Eucharist, Rite II in the Cathedral• 11:45 am Dean’s Forum

. . . 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 birthdaysAshley Jackson, Norma Laufer, Larry Otto, Quint Radeker

We Pray . . .

. . . in the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, for the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand & Polynesia

. . . in the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, for St. Andrew’s Church, 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 byChas and Melody Bates, Sue Gentry

Ken Thompson, Frank TurnerEd Harrel

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

Kelly Brown, Keith Kozel, Brenda Lewis, Bud Mease, Robinson/French Families, Mike Streuwing

Dana LutzCarol, Christina, John

Nancy TuckerCarey Duval, Elizabeth Foster, Maggie Foster, Mike Foster, Tara Moriarty

Linda Dean, Carl Horton, Don Grube, Judy Horton, Phillip KoloffSue Law, Missy Mattingly, Jim Porter, Danny Smith, Sharon Turner

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

Ryan Stellingwerf, Judy Vance, Anne VenoJustin Gallahar

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

Janet Smith & familyEric ZoerbArt Embry

Chad Barati II, Lennie, Richard WestDavid Ellis

Marsha ClineBilly Steiner

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

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

Cynthia CarlsonChaurice Weathers, Steve Whelan

Ken TschieggJared Stiver

Faith AeiltsJerry BrownCarol BrownMelinda CollettJim CollingsDorothy Converse

Page CurryJudy DonahueTara DurnilMike FosterBobbie Fritton

Vance Fritton

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

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

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If using an offering envelope, please also complete and include this form.

All donations and forms must be received by March 13 to ensure being listed in the Easter bulletins.

If making donations to both flowers and music, you may write one check as long as you designate how much you desire to go to each fund. Otherwise, the donation will be split equally.

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We are now accepting donations for Easter flowers and support for instrumental music for Easter.So that we may list names in the Easter bulletin appropriately, please complete the following information and place it in the offering plate or mail it to the Cathedral office by Sunday, March 13. Thank you so much for your donations to make our worship meaningful this season.Make checks payable to: Christ Church Cathedral. Write Easter flowers or Easter music in the memo line.

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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