March 13, 2016 • 10:30 am+ Holy Eucharist

Fifth Sunday in Lent

Prelude Herzliebster Jesu Johannes Brahms

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.

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

• 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 Fifth Sunday in Lent

Almighty God, you alone can bring into order the unruly wills and affections of sinners: Grant your people grace to love what you command and desire what you promise; that, among the swift and varied changes of the world, our hearts may surely there be fixed where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

• at the conclusion of the collect all sing:

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The Word of the Lord.Thanks be to God.

Thus says the Lord,who makes a way in the sea,a path in the mighty waters,who brings out chariot and horse,army and warrior;they lie down, they cannot rise,they are extinguished, quenched like a wick:Do not remember the former things,or consider the things of old.I am about to do a new thing;now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?I will make a way in the wildernessand rivers in the desert.The wild animals will honour me,the jackals and the ostriches;for I give water in the wilderness,rivers in the desert,to give drink to my chosen people,the people whom I formed for myselfso that they might declare my praise.

• all be seated

First Lesson Isaiah 43:16-21

When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zi/on, * then were we /like those who dream.Then was our mouth filled with laugh/ter, * and our tongue /with shouts of joy.Then they said among the na/tions, * “The Lord has done /great things for them.”The Lord has done great /things for us, * and we /are glad indeed.Restore our fortunes, O /Lord, * like the watercourses /of the Negev.

Psalm 126 • sung by all

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If anyone else has reason to be confident in the flesh, I have more: circumcised on the eighth day, a member of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew born of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee; as to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as to righteousness under the law, blameless. Yet whatever gains I had, these I have come to regard as loss because of Christ. More than that, I regard everything as loss because of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things, and I regard them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but one that comes through faith

Second Lesson Philippians 3:4b-14

in Christ, the righteousness from God based on faith. I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the sharing of his sufferings by becoming like him in his death, if somehow I may attain the resurrection from the dead. Not that I have already obtained this or have already reached the goal; but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. Beloved, I do not consider that I have made it my own; but this one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the heavenly call of God in Christ Jesus.

The Word of the Lord.Thanks be to God.

Hymn 158 Ah, holy Jesus

Those who /sowed with tears * will reap /with songs of joy.Those who go out weeping, carrying the /seed, * will come again with joy, shoul/dering their sheaves.

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Sermon The Reverend William Bippus

Nicene Creed • BCP 358 • all stand

Prayers of the People

Gospel John 12:1-8

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

Six days before the Passover Jesus came to Bethany, the home of Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead. There they gave a dinner for him. Martha served, and Lazarus was one of those at the table with him. Mary took a pound of costly perfume made of pure nard, anointed Jesus’ feet, and wiped them with her hair. The house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume. But Judas Iscariot, one of his disciples (the one who was about

to betray him), said, “Why was this perfume not sold for three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor?” (He said this not because he cared about the poor, but because he was a thief; he kept the common purse and used to steal what was put into it.) Jesus said, “Leave her alone. She bought it so that she might keep it for the day of my burial. You always have the poor with you, but you do not always have me.”

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

The wonders of the cosmos, atoms and galaxies, genomes and nebulae are things that challenge our minds. Yet it is the simplicity of your life that guides us to the universe of peace. We pray: Lord, your kingdom come.You are our God: may those who are poor and those who are rich, those who are near and those far way receive welcome into your eternal covenant of peace, we pray: Lord, your kingdom come.You honor those who choose to serve: help us to be true followers of your servant Son, we pray: Lord, your kingdom come.

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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

We mark our lives with times of thanksgiving. Today we give thanks for Bishop Terry, Dean Joan, Deacons Eva and Gary, for the birthday of Jim Watkins and all the blessings of our life. Are there prayers of thanksgiving? . . . . . . . . . Draw us nearer to you, we pray: Lord, your kingdom come.We know that we must die so that we may truly live. Strengthen those who suffer in mind or body, Carol Brown, Ginny Dozier, Michael Foster, Carol Kendall, Helen Murray and Sue Radeker and for others who need our prayers . . . . . . . . . we pray: Lord, your kingdom come.You draw all people to yourself; show us how to shed our excessive self-concerns, we pray: Lord, your kingdom come.

• the Celebrant concludes:Lord God, show us the way of obedience through patient endurance. Show us the way of glory through the law of love written in our hearts. Hear our prayers; come to our aid. We pray through Christ our Lord. Amen..

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Presentation Hymn 473 Lift high the cross

• all stand

Holy Communion

The Great ThanksgivingEucharistic Prayer A • BCP 361

Offertory Anthem When I survey the wondrous cross Gilbert Martin

When I survey the wondrous crossOn which the Prince of glory died,My richest gain I count but loss,And pour contempt on all my pride.Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast,Save in the death of Christ my God!All the vain things that charm me most,I sacrifice them to His blood.See from His head, His hands, His feet,Sorrow and love flow mingled down!Did e’er such love and sorrow meet,Or thorns compose so rich a crown?Were the whole realm of nature mine,That were a present far too small;Love so amazing, so divine,Demands my soul, my life, my all. Amen.

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The Lord’s Prayer

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

• as the Eucharistic Prayer continues all kneel

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

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• 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.

The Breaking of the Bread

Fraction Anthem

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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

Communion Hymn WLP 760 O wheat whose crushing was for bread

Chant Eat this bread Taizé

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The Cathedral Choir

Faith Aeilts, Bill Shelton, Mitzi Friedlander, lectorsCarolyn Van Zant, Jan Margerum, Page Curry, Mike DaRif, chalice bearers

Scott Radeker, Lauren Radeker, Quint Radeker, acolytes Rob Guillen, altar guild

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

The worship is concluded. The SERVICE begins!

Concluding Hymn 160 Cross of Jesus, cross of sorrow

Silent Procession of Choir and Clergy

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

Solemn Prayer over the People

I am grateful for the good work of the Rev’d Fr. William Bippus and the Rev’d Fr. Edgar Wallace, preaching and presiding today—I hope you will take a moment to thank them. I am also

grateful to you for your prayers and for allowing me the time to attend to my family after the deaths of my father and mother. I will be back next Sunday eager to experience Holy Week and Easter Day with you. Join me for that important week—dates and times are listed on page 3.

The children and youth of the Cathedral invite you to join them in collecting clothing for the needful of our downtown Louisville community. On Palm Sunday and on Maundy Thursday, you will find boxes for socks, shirts, pants, coats and other items of clothing in Bishops’ Hall, the Narthex and at the Office.

Note that Evening Prayer and Bible Study has been suspended this week, but will return the following week: Monday, March 21, Evening Prayer resumes; Tuesday, March 22, Bible Study resumes.

As you prepare for worship—and these last two weeks of Lent—consider these words from The Rule, of St. Benedict:

In these days, let us add something beyond the usual measure of our service, such as private prayers and abstinence in food and drink. Let each one, over and above the measure prescribed for him, offer God something of his freewill in the joy of the Holy Spirit.

Faithfully,

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

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Cathedral Matters

March 13, 2016

Christ Church Episcopal Cathedral

My dear people of Christ Church Cathedral and our guests,

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New or Updated This Week — Midday Mass updates

we pray Concert and Evensong for LentPlease join us TODAY, March 13, 5:00 PM, as Cathedral Arts presents a Lenten Concert and Evensong, featuring the music of Estonian composer, Arvo Pärt. The concert will be Annum per Annum for organ, performed by Canon Robert L. Bozeman. Evensong will be sung by the CathedralChoir with guest organist Dr. Douglass Reed, IU Bloomington. The Choir will sing canticles by Richard Proulx, responses by Gerre Hancock and feature the extended work Salve Regina for choir and organ by Pärt.

Evening PrayerMonday - Friday, 6 p.m. in the Chapel. Evening Prayer is suspended this week—but will return Monday, March 21.

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

Midday Mass Pick a day to come pray with us. Commemorations for the week of March 14:

Monday – James Theodore Holly, Bishop of Haiti, and of the Dominican Republic, 1911Tuesday –John Donne, Priest, 1631Wednesday – Thomas Ken, Bishop of Bath and Wells, 1711; Celebrant is The Rev’d Pastor Austin Newberry Thursday – Patrick, Bishop and Missionary of Ireland, 461Friday – William W. Mayo, 1911, Charles Menninger, 1953, and their sons, Pioneers in MedicineJoin us at Midday Worship to help celebrate your birthday, your anniversary, or to keep any day of special observance. And be sure to thank your chapel leaders who serve the midday service: Dorothy Converse, Monday; Foster Beeuwkes, Tuesday; Mildred Payne, Wednesday; Page Curry & Terry Laun, Thursday; Manasses Fonteles, Friday.

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Weekday Bible StudyTuesdays, 5:15 p.m. in Bishops’ Hall. At Bible Study, we pray, reflect upon the preceding Sunday’s sermon, and study the Gospel passage for the following Sunday. Bible Study is suspended this week, but will return March 22—the passage for that day will be Luke 24.1-12

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.

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

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 (men, women and children) clothing: March 20, at 8:30 and 10:30Maundy Thursday, with collection of white socks: March 24, at 7 pm.Good Friday: March 25, at Noon and 7 pmEaster Vigil: March 26, at 7:30 pmEaster Day: March 27, at 8:30 and 10:30Lenten Lunches will be Tuesdays, February 16, 23, March 1, 8, 15 and 22—after Midday Eucharist in Bishops’ Hall

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

we workNew or Updated This Week — Brightside Community Cleanup Interfaith Bake Sale

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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 area-wide Nehemiah Gathering this Tuesday, March 15

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

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New or Updated This Week — Coffee Hour Hosts Book Group meeting

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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.

Coffee Hour hostsToday’s Coffee Hour hosts are John and Becky Vickerstaff and Carol Brown. Be sure to thank them for their hospitality.

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

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

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

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

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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?

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.

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

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

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

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Stewardship Notes—Updated

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

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

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

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

Thus far, we have received 86 pledges for the amount of $304,475.04. 12 of these are new pledges; 36 reflect an increase; 6, a decrease; 32 no change. Thank you!

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

New or Updated This Week — Office Volunteers

Office VolunteersThank you to the office volunteers for this past week: Randy Peters and Page Curry. If you would like to volunteer some time in the office contact Frazier Marsh.

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

Membership in the Episcopal ChurchIf you are currently not an Episcopalian, but would like to be, talk to Dean Pritcher. She will arrange for an Inquirer’s Class and baptism and/or confirmation, and answer any other questions about membership at the Cathedral. Episcopal Church Membership is automatic in the parish at which you were baptized or confirmed, and you can easily move your membership when you relocate. If you would like to move your membership to the Cathedral, call the parish office, or leave your request with Dean Pritcher. The Cathedral will contact your former parish and make the necessary changes. You make the request, and the Cathedral will handle the paperwork.

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

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

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Sunday March 13• 8:30 am Holy Eucharist, Rite I in the Chapel• 9:15 am Adult Bible Study• 9:45 am Children’s Sunday School• 10:30 am Holy Eucharist, Rite II in the Cathedra• 11:45 a.m. Dean’s ForumMonday March 14• Cathedral Office Closed• Noon Eucharist in the Chapel• 4:30 pm Empower West Louisville ReceptionTuesday March 15• Office Hours 10 am —1 pm• Noon Eucharist in the ChapelWednesday March 16• Office Hours 10 am —1 pm• Noon Eucharist in the Chapel• 12:10 pm Meditation in Bishop’s Hall (Sponsored by IPP)• 6:30 pm Choir RehearsalThursday March 17• Office Hours 10 am —1 p.m.• Noon Eucharist in the Chapel• 6 pm Evening Prayer in the Chapel• 6:30 pm Chapter Meeting in Bishops’ HallFriday March 18• Office Hours 10 am —1 pm• Noon Eucharist in the ChapelSaturday March 19• Cathedral closedSunday March 20• 8:30 am Holy Eucharist Rite I in the Chapel• 9:15 am Adult Bible Study• 9:45 am Children’s Sunday School• 10:30 am Holy Eucharist, Rite II in the 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 birthdays Jim Watkins

We Pray . . .

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

. . . in the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, for Messiah-Trinity Lutheran and Episcopal 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 byWillard Acorn

Chas and Melody Bates, Sue GentryKen Thompson, Frank Turner

Ed Harrel Janet Shedd & family, Stephen Vanover & family

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

Robinson/French Families, Mike StreuwingDana Lutz

Carol, Christina, JohnNancy Tucker

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

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

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

Justin GallaharVern Guillen

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

Janet Smith & familyEric ZoerbArt Embry

Chad Barati II, Lennie, Richard WestDavid Ellis

Marsha ClineBilly Steiner

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

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

Cynthia CarlsonChaurice Weathers, Steve Whelan

Ken TschieggJared Stiver

Kimberly AcornFaith AeiltsJerry BrownCarol BrownMelinda CollettJim CollingsDorothy Converse

Page CurryJudy DonahueTara DurnilMike FosterBobbie Fritton

Vance Fritton

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

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

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