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The CATHEDRAL TIMES
The weekly newsletter of the Cathedral of St. Philip · Serving Atlanta and the World · October 20, 2019
GOOD WORDS TO YOU
By the Very Rev. Sam Candler, Dean of the Cathedral
I remember from years ago a popular feature on the morning radio show known as “Morning Edition.” In
those days, I lived in Cumming, Georgia, and—like everybody up there—I drove a lot. It took thirty minutes
to two hours for me to get anywhere—to church, to the hospitals here in Atlanta, to various meetings, to folks’
homes.
So, I listened to the radio a lot. Talk radio was just beginning its ascent, and Morning Edition may have been
in its prime. On one particular day each week, the host, Bob Edwards, would interview a famous linguist
named John Ciardi. What a wise man he seemed to be!
Ciardi, week by week, would investigate the meanings and the origins of words. He could take an ordinary
word like “noon” and produce a wealth of information and history about it. Thus, the word somehow became
more meaningful, more useful. At the conclusion of his allotted radio time, he would always sign off by saying,
“This is John Ciardi; good words to you.”
“Good words to you.” That phrase has stuck with me ever since. A good man, or a good woman, is hard to
find, we say. But good words might be even harder to find. Good words are hard to find.
We do not always hear good words these days. We do not always hear good words in the office break room.
We do not always hear them in carpool lines, on the internet, on our radios and televisions, in our newspapers.
We do not always hear good words at the dinner table, in our memos and reports, in the bed before we fall
asleep.
Sometimes we are actually more eager to hear bad words than we are to hear good words. Alice Roosevelt
Longworth is reported to have said, “If you haven’t got anything nice to say about anybody, come sit next to
me.” It’s amazing how fast bad words travel compared to good words. Winston Churchhill declared, “A lie
gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on.”
In the times of our ancestors, the most important thing we could pass on to each other, from generation to
generation, was not wealth. When a person died, the most important thing he or she left to the children was
not land, not the house, not the family jewels. The most important things a person left to his offspring were
good words. Folks called these good words, “blessings.” In Greek (as Ciardi would say), the root meaning of
the word for blessing is “good word.” A blessing is a good word.
Surely you remember the story of Jacob and Esau, scrambling about for their father’s blessing. I believe our
children are still scrambling about for blessing. It may look like they are scrambling for other things: attention,
power, money, identity. But that’s not it. What all of us want, at root, is blessing.
Consider the father telling his son, “You were great out on that field today. You passed that ball, you made that
block, you defended that goal in a spectacular way.” That is the way of blessing. Consider a mother telling her
daughter, “You were great on that field today. You passed that ball, you made that block, you defended that
goal in a spectacular way.” That is the way of blessing.
Our children imitate us. If they hear us curse, then they will curse. If they hear us bless, then they will bless.
What our children need, what we need, what the world needs, are good words. Those good words make a
difference. When we speak good words to each other, when we bless one another, God lives. Yes, God lives in
our blessings.
This SUNDAY
OCTOBER 20, 2019 · The Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 24, Year C
Jeremiah 31:27-34 · Psalm 119:97-104 · 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 · Luke 18:1-8
7:45 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST, MIKELL CHAPEL
Celebrant: The Rev. Canon Cathy Zappa
Preacher: Nicole Lambelet, seminarian
8:45 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST, CATHEDRAL
Celebrant: The Very Rev. Sam Candler
Preacher: The Rev. Canon George Maxwell
Cathedral Singers:
Anton Bruckner, Os justi
John Hilton (the younger), Teach me, O Lord
9 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST, MIKELL CHAPEL
Celebrant: The Rev. Canon Cathy Zappa
Preacher: Nicole Lambelet, seminarian
11:15 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST, CATHEDRAL
Celebrant: The Very Rev. Sam Candler
Preacher: The Rev. Canon George Maxwell
Cathedral Choir:
Anton Bruckner, Os justi
John Hilton (the younger), Teach me, O Lord
11:15 A.M. LA SANTA EUCARISTÍA, MIKELL CHAPEL
Celebrant: The Rev. Nate Huddleston
Preacher: The Rev. Deacon Juan Sandoval
4 P.M. CHORAL EVENSONG, CATHEDRAL
THE FEAST OF ST. JAMES OF JERUSALEM
Officiant and Preacher: The Rev. Canon Lauren Holder
Cathedral Schola and Choristers:
Craig Phillips, Preces and Responses, St. David’s, Roswell
Roland Martin, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Buffalo, in D
Edward Bairstow, Let all mortal flesh keep silence
Ralph Vaughan Williams, O how amiable are thy dwellings
ADULT CONFIRMATION CLASS
Our fall confirmation class kicks off on Wednesday, October 23! This class is for adults who want to
be confirmed in the Episcopal Church and for those who are new to the Episcopal Church or to the
Cathedral and would like to learn more. We will be meeting on Wednesdays, October 23 – November
20, from 6–7:30 p.m. For more information or to register, please contact Canon Cathy Zappa at
czappa@cathedralATL.org or 404-365-1043.
Adult EDUCATION
Most regular children’s, youth, and adult Sunday School classes meet at 10:10 a.m.
OLD FASHIONED SUNDAY SCHOOL LIVING FAITH
Child Hall Room 120
Contemplating Christ: How to Become a Mystic without Really Trying! Join Canon Lauren Holder and Canon Cathy Zappa as they
spend the fall studying of the Enneagram, a spiritual personality
What will the church of the future will look like?
typing system and helpful resource for spiritual growth.
The Jesuit theologian Karl Rahner famously said, “The
Christian of the future will be a mystic or he will not exist at WANT TO KNOW WHAT YOUR STUDENTS ARE
all.” Rahner was convinced that the secularization of life that LEARNING IN SUNDAY SCHOOL?
began after the end of the Second World War would pull people Room 121
away from the church. He feared that, if people did not have a Join Jeff Cunningham, Kathy Loomis, Michelle Perkins, and
deep experience of God, they would not commit themselves to a Scott Russell as they follow along with lessons of the students in
sustained life of faith. Sunday School and apply them to the family context. All parents
This term, we are looking at what it means to be a mystic (it’s are welcome!
not as extraordinary as you might think!) and how the recovery
of the contemplative tradition in the church might change how TO DREAM AS GOD DREAMS
we go about being church. Room 239
This Sunday, October 20, we will continue our look at the “We try to build community out of common interests, but
Prologue of John and the stories of Jesus’ birth in Matthew and when those interests change we find ourselves alone again. Now
Luke to see what they tell us about the presence of Christ in our let’s get real here. Take a moment and think of the people who
own lives today. drive you up the wall. Think of the people that represent all that
As always, you will find a light heart, a broad welcome, and you cannot stand in the world. Think of the people who are
good coffee. We look forward to seeing you! everything you are not. The streets of the heavenly city are filled
with them. ” Canon Carolynne Williams leads this class.
SMALL GROUP BIBLE STUDY
Room 122
Jim Bingham and Gordon Mathis lead an ongoing small group
Bible Study focusing on the Gospel of Matthew.
The CATHEDRAL of ST. PHILIP
The Very Rev. Samuel G. Candler, Dean CATHEDRAL TIMES SUBMISSION DEADLINES:
Dale Adelmann, Ph.D., Canon for Music FOR THE SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27 ISSUE, THE DEADLINE
The Rev. Lauren R. Holder, Canon for Community and Education IS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16. FOR THE SUNDAY,
The Rev. George M. Maxwell, Jr., Vicar NOVEMBER 3 ISSUE, THE DEADLINE IS WEDNESDAY,
The Rev. Catherine Zappa, Canon for Pastoral Care and Worship OCTOBER 23.
The Rev. John William Harkins III, Ph.D., Priest Associate TO SUBMIT AN ANNOUNCEMENT REQUEST OR
The Rev. Nathan G. Huddleston, RECEIVE THE TIMES BY EMAIL, CONTACT THE EDITOR,
Priest Associate for Youth and Young Adult Ministries DAN MURPHY, AT DMURPHY@CATHEDRALATL.ORG.
The Rev. Julia B. Mitchener,
Priest Associate for Children’s Ministries
The Rev. Deacon Juan Sandoval, Deacon for Hispanic Ministries
404-365-1000 | cathedralATL.org
The Rev. Theophus “Thee” Smith, Ph.D., Priest Associate
The Rev. Carolynne G. Williams, cathedralatl
Canon Associate for Pastoral Care and Elder Ministry
Austin Hall, Senior Warden
Dorsey DeLong, Junior Warden
SPIRITUALITY
2019 SPIRITUALITY CONFERENCE WITH LERITA COLEMAN BROWN, PH.D.
From Contemplation to Compassionate Social Action:The Creative Encounter of Howard Thurman
Saturday, October 26, 2019
9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
What does it mean to be a freed human spirit? Join us for a day journeying through the life and
writings of Howard Thurman and dipping into his contemplative practices. We will explore how
this mystic and theologian emerged from Baptist beginnings to become a model and teacher of
sacred activism. An examination of how his contemplative roots were affirmed and strengthened,
and his 1935 pilgrimage to India and meeting with Mahatma Gandhi reveal his quiet role in
changing the course of American history.
PURCHASE TICKETS AT CATHEDRALATL.ORG/SPIRITUALITYCONFERENCE
LABYRINTH AND TAIZÉ ON MONDAY
CHILDREN'S Ministries Get your week off to a peaceful start with a labyrinth walk and
Taizé this Monday, October 21. A labyrinth introduction will
take place in Child Hall at 6:30 p.m., followed by a facilitated
walk from 7-8 p.m. The Taizé prayer service starts at 8 p.m. in
From ghoulies and ghosties Mikell Chapel. Originating in Taizé, France, this simple service
And long-leggedy beasties of scripture, music and candlelight will bring a beautiful and
prayerful close to your Monday. The labyrinth and Taizé take
And things that go bump in the night, place every 3rd Monday at the Cathedral. Come to one, or both
Good Lord, deliver us! – and bring a friend!
Episcopal Church WOMEN
Join us Sunday, October 27
FAITH AND THE FIRST LADY
in Child Hall for our annual
The Episcopal Church Women of
Blessing of the Halloween Costumes the Cathedral are excited to welcome
5:30 – 7 pm Georgia’s first lady, Marty Kemp. Please
join us at our annual meeting in Child
We will begin with a Taco Bar
Hall on Tuesday, October 22 from
(Adults $7, Children $5)
12–1:30 p.m. as the first lady shares her
Costume Blessing journey to the Episcopal Church and
Procession of our Halloween Liturgy how her faith has shaped and continues
to shape her life.To secure a pre-ordered
Bonfire and S’mores
lunch please purchase a lunch ticket at cathedralATL.org/
ECW no later than October 17. There will be a limited number
available. Or, if you wish to bring your own lunch, you are
welcomed to do so and do not need to purchase a lunch ticket.
RSVP at cathedralATL.org/costumeblessing
Rather, kindly RSVP to thebateman4@yahoo.com. Drinks and
dessert will be provided to all in attendance.
CHAPTER
WE ARE ACCEPTING CANDIDATES FOR NOMINATION TO THE CATHEDRAL CHAPTER
The Chapter Nominating Committee has begun their work of Most have held leadership positions in more than one of the
assembling a slate of nominees for the 2020 Cathedral Chapter. church’s ministries or parochial entities.
We invite anyone in the parish to submit recommendations of After recommendations are given to the Nominating
qualified candidates. Committee, eligibility is verified and candidates are polled
As the governing body of the Cathedral, the Chapter to confirm their interest and availability. The committee then
determines policy issues, oversees parish ministries and parochial chooses six strong candidates to send to the Chapter for approval.
entities, and provides stewardship of the Cathedral’s complex Finally, Chapter members are formally elected by the parish at
operations. Each month, the Chapter formally reviews the status the annual parish meeting in December.
of each of the Cathedral’s parochial entities and ministries, as The Nominating Committee reviews candidates who will
well as parish financial statements. Unlike smaller parishes, the round out the experience of the continuing Chapter members.
Cathedral Chapter does not usually get involved in the day-to- We will seek to represent a broad range of age and gender groups,
day activities of the Cathedral. In a system as large and complex and a broad range of ministries and parochial entities of the
as ours, the Chapter of the Cathedral operates as a board of Cathedral community.
trustees or board of stewards. Members of the committee include: Matt Anthony, Carol
Each Chapter member serves a three-year term. By-laws Baker, Bridget James, Jenny McClure, Cy Philpott, Matt
allow for members to be: “Any communicant of the parish in Richardson, Brent Rosengren, and Scott Russell. The Dean and
good and regular standing, who is not less than eighteen years Senior Warden Austin Hall serve ex-officio.
of age, a regular attendant in Cathedral worship in the year Names of recommendations should be submitted along with
preceding election, and known by the treasurer to have made and a brief supporting statement to any Nominating Committee
maintained a stated financial commitment for church support in member or to the Office of the Dean, 404-365-1031, or
the year preceding election.” The most important quality of an jmahood@cathedralATL.org by October 21.
effective Chapter member is an ability to see the larger picture.
United Thank OFFERING
WE’RE ENTERING A SEASON OF THANKFULNESS! What is the money used for?
“I want to make a difference, but I’m not sure where the money goes.”
Every day we have so many blessings that come our way. Let us
Every cent collected fulfills diocesan grant requests. Since its
rejoice and give thanks this fall by participating in our Cathedral’s
founding in 1889, UTO has awarded 5,257 grants. UTO is
United Thank Offering (UTO), and its ingathering on Sunday,
entrusted to receive the offerings, and to distribute 100% of
November 17.
what is collected to support innovative mission and ministry
What’s the purpose of the United Thank Offering? throughout the Episcopal Church and provinces of the
To develop a personal spiritual discipline of gratitude, and to Anglican Communion.
learn to live a blessed life by counting your blessings. When
you see life through eyes of gratitude, you’ll see blessings How can I participate?
everywhere. This new perspective will reveal the grace that • Write a check to the Cathedral of St. Philip (with UTO in
already inhabits your life. the memo line) and place it in the offering plate or mail it to
the church.
• Make a contribution to UTO at the Atrium kiosk.
• Make a contribution to UTO online at
cathedralATL.org/contribute.
ELDER Ministries WORSHIP
SMART DRIVER COURSE EVENSONG WITH DEDICATION
AARP is once again offering its Smart Driver course at the OF STAINED GLASS WINDOWS
Cathedral, Thursday, November 13. The course is a six-hour Our Evensong service next Sunday, October 27, observing the
refresher aimed at motorists 50 years old and older. Some of the Feast of St. Simon and St. Jude, will include a special dedication
objectives of the class include understanding the effects of aging of our new stained glass windows, which feature Bishops
on driving; learning driving strategies that take into account Alexander and Wright. With Dean Sam Candler officiating,
the changes we experience as we age; and a number of other Bishop Robert Wright preaching, and Bishop Neil Alexander
topics designed to make you a safer driver. At the completion assisting, this 4 p.m. Evensong will include a procession through
of the class, you may be eligible to receive a discount on your the ambulatory to view the windows. If you aren’t sure what or
automobile insurance policy. where the ambulatory is, come find out!
Class begins at 9 a.m. and will be completed by 4 p.m. There The service of Choral Evensong (sung Evening Prayer) dates
will be an hour break for lunch. Feel free to bring a lunch. from the sixteenth century, yet has its roots in the far more
The cost for AARP members is $15 and $20 for non- ancient Daily Offices of Vespers and Compline. One of the
members. You will pay at the door by cash or check. You must jewels of our Anglican/Episcopal worship tradition, Evensong
bring your AARP card to receive the discount. has given birth to one of the largest and richest bodies of sacred
You may sign up by calling the course instructor, Stratton music outside of the Mass itself. It is, at its heart, a contemplative
Leedy, at 404-237-8910. worship service, and much of the service is sung by the choir
alone, employing sounds that span the known history of
Christian music. It is a truly holy experience!
Cathedral STAFF
CATHEDRAL SEEKS MUSICIAN AND
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
The Cathedral seeks a full-time Assistant or Associate Organist-
Choirmaster to help lead its broad and dynamic music program.
The selected candidate should be a consummate organist and
service player, possessing superior skills in hymn playing, choral
accompanying, liturgical improvisation, and organ repertory. In
addition to sharing organist duties for 250+ services annually,
the selected candidate will be charged with responsibility for
overseeing and continuing to develop the Cathedral’s RSCM-
based Chorister program (children grade 3 and older). For
more information, contact Dale Adelmann, dadelmann@
cathedralATL.org.
The Cathedral is also in search of our next Program
Coordinator for Membership and Stewardship. This person is
responsible for membership support to include visitor follow-
up, member registration, and database management. The
position will also support the stewardship office which raises LOCAL PIANIST TO PERFORM
annual, capital, and endowment funds for the parish. For more
This Sunday, October 20, we welcome Atlanta pianist Monique
information, contact David Rocchio, drocchio@cathedralATL.
Arar as our recitalist at 3:15 p.m. Her program will include works
org.
by Debussy and Scriabin. We rarely have pianists perform on our
series, and we encourage everyone to come and hear Dr. Arar.
ANTIQUES Show MEMBERSHIP TRANSITIONS
MARRIAGE
Timothy Eachus and Logan Arrowwood,
ANTIQUES SHOW NOW SEEKING BENEFICIARIES
married October 12, 2019
The Cathedral Antiques Show
is now accepting applications BIRTH
for its 2021 beneficiary. Weston Bazzel Wilmoth, son of Sam and Lynn Wilmoth,
brother of Sammy Wilmoth,
Applications can be found
grandson of Frank and Barbara Bazzel,
online at cathedralantiques.org.
born on October 8, 2019
Viable applicant organizations
will be Atlanta-area non-profit human services organizations
that can demonstrate exemplary stewardship of resources, OPEN HOUSE AT ST. MARTIN’S SCHOOL
excellent governance, high operational efficiency, and lasting St. Martin's Episcopal School will be hosting an open house
positive outcomes for populations served. The Cathedral for prospective families on Sunday, November 3 from 2-4
Antiques Show is particularly interested in helping charities for p.m. Visitors will hear from the Head of School, meet with
whom the show’s support will be transformational. The deadline teachers and students, tour the campus, and hear firsthand
is November 22. why St. Martin’s graduates are so well prepared for the top
high schools in Atlanta. Learn more at stmartinschool.org.
PRAYER List
FOR THOSE WHO ARE ILL OR RECOVERING:
LONG TERM PRAYERS
R. Huntley Allen • T. Mayo and Pat Atkins • Edgar and Judith Beach • Virginia Bicksler • John Blair •
Dick Burgin • LeCretia Burton • Bernice Burton • Wicke Chambers • Heather Clark • Suzy Cohen • Terry
Dornbush • Sarah duBignon • Kitty Dukehart • Lee Duncan • Randy Farmer • Rita Fink • William Ham •
Caroline Hatcher • Katie Hughey • Louise Kan • Lisa Krysiak • Elaine Lyon • Lorri McClain • Carol
McDonald • Jim McKenzie • Glenn Miller • Cecil Miner • Royce Mitchell • Susan Myers • Charlie Neal •
Marian Palmore • Garry Pryor • Rubye and Wayne Reid • Tommy Ripley • Agnes Elizabeth Robertson •
Louis "Skip" Schueddig • Brian Sturgell • Julie Thompson • Sally Gatling Tomlinson • Faye Van Winkle •
Sandy Williamson • Randy Wilson • Hollis Youngner
FAMILY AND FRIENDS
Eileen Abeyesundere • James and Julia Allen • Alex Collins Astrop • Karyn Bacon • Ed Bair • Daniel Baker •
Bettina Bass • Sondra Bowen • Mr. and Mrs. William Boyd • Terry Brennan • Caroline Brewer • Connie
Brittain • Joe Bumbak • Lynn Chandler • Andrew Clark • Miguel Santiago Boaz-Contreras • Lisa Cooper •
Joseph Counahan • Tyler Crumb • Sandra Daniel • Annelly Deets • Kathy Dopp • Aurelia Dunnam •
Cheryl • Deborah Ellington • Amy Franklin • Carleton Fuller • Laura and Lucia Gardner • Bruce Gillies •
Ann Gressette • Peggy Govan • Terry Harville • Greg Hentz • George Thomas Hole • Stephen Jones •
Charlie Jones and Family • Meredith Lucius • Betty C. Lyons • Pat Martin • Michelle Maxwell • Michael
McClelland • Lauren McConville • Desi McGinty • George Mori • Liz Nelson • Donna Norman • Steven
Norman • Andi Otey • Kathlyn Pattillo • Bill Poole • Frank Roth • Lillian Sandoval • James Sands • Beverly
Schellhase • Karl Schaffenburg • Milton Shiver • Daniel Ladson Shwab • Donna Steigerwald • Tina Susco •
Tom Talley • Pierson Thames • Jeffrey Thomas • Roger Traylor • Janiece Townshend • Susan Varcie • Ron M.
Wallace • Roger Williams • Whit A. Wright • Patricia Young
FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED
Sun Ja Kim
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Be on the lookout for 2020 pledge materials, which
will be mailed soon. And bring your pledge card to
church for the ingathering on Sunday, November 3!
THANK YOU!
Your financial commitment to the Cathedral means so
much to us and the 2019 Stewardship Committee wants
to thank you! Join us this Sunday, October 20, at 5 p.m.,
for some delicious BBQ and quality time together. We’ll
have great food and music, and a good time for the whole
family. Event will be held rain or shine. Please RSVP at
cathedralATL.org/thanksandBBQ so we have enough
food for you and your family!
THANKS
and
BBQ
OUTREACH
Homeless
The 31st Annual
friday, November 1
requiem
The Cathedral has a long tradition of
outreach, discipleship, and caring for others
in our Atlanta community— particularly
those in need. Please join us in fellowship
and support at our 31st annual Homeless
Requiem on Friday, November 1. To
volunteer or donate, visit cathedralATL.org/
homelessrequiem.
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