CATHEDRAL PRAYERS
June 9, 2013
O God, the strength of the weak and the comfort of sufferers: Mercifully accept our
prayers, and grant to your servants the help of your power, that their sickness may be
turned into health, and our sorrow into joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
We pray for:
Members:
Brink Brinkley, Alice Carwie, Dunn Chandler, John Wade Thurber, Lucy Rouse,
Nick Nichols, Sam Power, Chris Douglas, Butch Trawick, Gladys Moss, George
Gartman
Friends & Family:
Janie Houser, Michael McMaken, Billy Ezell, Leland Moore, Sr., Merle Findley,
Deborah Beverley, Hayden Jenkins, Maggie Jenkins, Bill Thompson, Paula Keith,
Peggy Naughton, Gary Davis, David Leff, Harrison Leff, Michael Cameron, Nancy
& Don Cameron, Rob & Amy Archer Ellis, Dottie McCord, Gordon Moulton,
Joyce Lee, Davis Nelson, Michael Sumrall, Dot Smith Ditsworth, Sheri Neely,
Gwen Cook, Alfred Showers, George Hoffman, Michael Daves, Donnie Chestang,
Michael Sumrall, Corky Ollinger, Jim Elia, Ken Huffstutler, Anne Brown, Mark
Brown, Peter Sherman, Harriett Lillich, Jean Brannan, Florence Seymour, Jim &
Dianne McCall, Bonnie Orillion, Marian Macpherson Currie, Dave Carlyn Block,
Marty Barnes, Scott Craver, Jamie Martin, Carole Greene, Freda, Erica, & Clara
Catherine McDonald, Rachel McClanathan, Beverly Schubert, Suzanne McIntyre,
Russ Ramsey, Tom Cunningham
For Those Serving in the Military:
Brad Israel, Darrien Gibson, Kelley Hood, Evan Sizemore, Robert McNeil, The
Rev. Bowen Woodruff, Daniel White-Spunner Reed, Jonathan Duralde, Ron
Lansong, Brett Granger, Sam Garcia, Chris Marslender, Jerry Olin, Abby Hutchins,
Tyler Gamble, Todd Mouthaan, Jean-Michael Lemieux, Albert Robinson IV,
Michael Nassar, Josh Power, Austin Rexroad, Ryan Anthony Thomas, Randy
Johnson, Susan Reniewicz, Brian Caselton, Brian Hudson, Keith Moss, Ryan
Walker, Tyler Oubre, Todd Smith, Brian Pennell, Staples Wood
Soul Departed:
Martha Mayson
Anglican Cycle of Prayer:
The Anglican Church of Canterbury, England
Cathedral Cycle of Prayer:
St. Anna’s, Atmore; Nancy Quitmeyer, Trinity; Sara Phillips, St. Mary’s, Coden
Prison Ministry Cycle of Prayer:
Elba Work Release, Elba, Alabama
Flowers:
The flowers on the altar are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of
Chum and Catharine Thurber. The flowers on the font are given to the glory of God
and in thanksgiving for the baptism of Caroline Lewis Buster.
June 9, 2013
A gentle reminder: please mute or turn off cell phones before the service.
Please join us after the service for a time of hospitality in the Chapter House.
First Reading:
1 Kings 17:8-16
A Reading from the First Book of Kings
The word of the Lord came to Elijah, saying, “Go now to Zarephath, which
belongs to Sidon, and live there; for I have commanded a widow there to feed
you.” So he set out and went to Zarephath. When he came to the gate of the
town, a widow was there gathering sticks; he called to her and said, “Bring me
a little water in a vessel, so that I may drink.” As she was going to bring it, he
called to her and said, “Bring me a morsel of bread in your hand.” But she said,
“As the Lord your God lives, I have nothing baked, only a handful of meal in a
jar, and a little oil in a jug; I am now gathering a couple of sticks, so that I may
go home and prepare it for myself and my son, that we may eat it, and die.”
Elijah said to her, “Do not be afraid; go and do as you have said; but first make
me a little cake of it and bring it to me, and afterwards make something for
yourself and your son. For thus says the Lord the God of Israel: The jar of meal
will not be emptied and the jug of oil will not fail until the day that the Lord
sends rain on the earth.” She went and did as Elijah said, so that she as well as
he and her household ate for many days. The jar of meal was not emptied,
neither did the jug of oil fail, according to the word of the Lord that he spoke
by Elijah.
Reader:
The Word of the Lord.
Reader:
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Ministers For Today
Celebrant and Preacher........................................................... Dean Cook
Assisting ............................................................................... Canon Gibson
First Reading ...................................................................... Lissa Watkins
Psalmist ................................................................................. Jerry Coggin
Second Reading ..................................................................... Josh Hopper
Intercessor ............................................................................. Judy Henson
Chalice Bearers ................................................... Bob Israel, Skip Archer
Oblationers ............................................ Ashley Mitchell, Robert Mitchell
Crucifers ................................................. Alex Hoffmeyer, Julianna Ramo
Acolytes ......................................................... Janaé Wilson, Charlie Ramo
Children’s Chapel .................................. Robbie Lynn Irvine, Rose Elliott
Altar Guild ............................. Kathy Thurber, Lucy Lyon, Paula Watkins,
.......................................... Hetty Newell, Leslie Ladd, Robbie Lynn Irvine
Flower Guild .............................................. Robbie Lynn Irvine, Ann Luce
Ushers ................... Chuck McKay, Tony Brown, Thad Hendrix, Chip Tait
Hospitality Team ...................... Marianne Hall, Lucy Moore, Sam Power,
............................................ Valerie Hines, Kristyn Seawell, Debra Sifford
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Christ Church Cathedral
Cathedral of the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast
Ecumenical Cycle of Prayer:
The Church in Angola and Mozambique and for Knollwood Church, Mobile
The Third Sunday after Pentecost
We extend a warm welcome to all visitors. A nursery is available.
Baptism:
Caroline Lewis Buster, daughter of Mary Lafitte and Russell Buster, granddaughter
of Barbara and Rick Mitchell
THE LESSONS
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The Right Reverend Philip Menzie Duncan, II, Bishop
The Very Reverend Johnny Walter Cook, Dean
The Reverend Canon Beverly Findley Gibson, Ph.D., Sub-Dean
Margaret Levensailor Lyden, Organist and Choir Master
People:
Thanks be to God.
Second Reading:
Galatians 1:11-24
A Reading from the Letter of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians
I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that the gospel that was proclaimed by
me is not of human origin; for I did not receive it from a human source, nor
was I taught it, but I received it through a revelation of Jesus Christ. You have
heard, no doubt, of my earlier life in Judaism. I was violently persecuting the
church of God and was trying to destroy it. I advanced in Judaism beyond
many among my people of the same age, for I was far more zealous for the
traditions of my ancestors. But when God, who had set me apart before I was
born and called me through his grace, was pleased to reveal his Son to me, so
that I might proclaim him among the Gentiles, I did not confer with any human
being, nor did I go up to Jerusalem to those who were already apostles before
me, but I went away at once into Arabia, and afterwards I returned to
Damascus. Then after three years I did go up to Jerusalem to visit Cephas and
stayed with him fifteen days; but I did not see any other apostle except James
the Lord’s brother. In what I am writing to you, before God, I do not lie! Then I
went into the regions of Syria and Cilicia, and I was still unknown by sight to
the churches of Judea that are in Christ; they only heard it said, “The one who
formerly was persecuting us is now proclaiming the faith he once tried to
destroy.” And they glorified God because of me.
Reader:
The Word of the Lord.
Reader:
People:
Thanks be to God.
CATHEDRAL NOTES
June 9, 2013
The Holy Gospel:
Luke 7:11-17
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke.
Glory to you Lord Christ.
Soon after healing the centurion’s slave, Jesus went to a town called Nain, and
his disciples and a large crowd went with him. As he approached the gate of
the town, a man who had died was being carried out. He was his mother’s only
son, and she was a widow; and with her was a large crowd from the town.
When the Lord saw her, he had compassion for her and said to her, “Do not
weep.” Then he came forward and touched the bier, and the bearers stood still.
And he said, “Young man, I say to you, rise!” The dead man sat up and began
to speak, and Jesus gave him to his mother. Fear seized all of them; and they
glorified God, saying, “A great prophet has risen among us!” and “God has
looked favorably on his people!” This word about him spread throughout Judea
and all the surrounding country.
Celebrant: The Gospel of the Lord.
Celebrant:
People:
People:
Praise to you, Lord Christ.
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Transition Update/Parish Survey
Dear Christ Church Cathedral Family,
The Canons of the Episcopal Church charge the Vestry with the
election of the Rector of a parish. In consultation with Bishop Duncan and
his representative, The Reverend Canon Massey Gentry, we have begun
the transition process preceding such an election.
The first task we have been given is to develop a parish profile that
documents who we are as a parish family and what is important to us as
we call a new rector. Your participation is essential to this work. In June,
you will receive a questionnaire both by mail and electronically that we
ask be completed and returned to the Profile Committee of the Vestry. The
results of this survey will guide the Vestry in the next steps of the
transition and will be published in the Messenger.
Please pray for your Vestry that they may be guided by the Holy Spirit
in the responsibilities entrusted to them.
Faithfully,
Leslie P. Ladd
John S. McClelland, Jr.
Senior Warden
Junior Warden
Parish Survey forms were mailed this week. The forms are also
available on our website, www.christchurchcathedralmobile.org.
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Loaves & Fish
Monday, June 17 at 11:15 a.m. 15 Place
Thank you to May volunteers:
Susan Crowson, Elizabeth Harrison, Martha Middleton, Sam Power
If you have questions, would like to volunteer or need more
information on Loaves & Fish, please call the Cathedral Office.
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VBS Athens—Great Success!
VBS was a great success thanks to all of our great volunteers, especially
director Alison Mitchell. We had 50-plus youth and children involved in the
program that took us to Athens on “Paul’s Dangerous Journey to Share the
Truth.” Our music was led by Peggy Lyden and Teri Williams. You will have
the opportunity to hear a performance this morning.
Thank you to our Tribe Leaders: Alex Hoffmeyer, Charlie Weeks, Charlie
Ramo, Rose Elliot, Catherine Clinton, Weslyn Waters, Caroline Clinton, Anna
Frances Weeks, Virginia Betbeze, Emily Doyle, Lesley Charlton, Kate
Charlton, Elinor Gibson, Julianna Ramo, Barton Elliot, Tre Mitchell.
Also to Shop Keepers and Other Support: M. J. Ramo, Lucy Moore, Mary
Esther Elliot, Barry Weeks, Susan Clinton, Cornelia Gaillard, Richard Jeffers,
Mary Cook, Peggy Lyden, Teri Williams, Marston Raue, Page Hoffmeyer,
John Wade Thurber, Martha Ann Stafford, Allison Alves, Thad Hendrix,
Carolyn Eichold, Sam Powers, Robbie Lynn Irvine, Elizabeth Harrison, Chris
and Glenn Vinet, Liz and John Ferguson.
Extra thanks to Carolyn Jeffers, Judy Jones, and Polly Garner.
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Operation Backpack 2013
Christ Church Cathedral volunteers will again assist Sergeant Zandra
Jackson and the members of the Mobile Police Department Family
Intervention Team (FIT) in providing backpacks, school supplies, uniforms,
and gift certificates for children in their program. This year we will sponsor
children who have been reprimanded for not having proper supplies.
The Fun Club, Cathedral children in grades 3 through 6, have agreed to
work on the project. We are hoping to involve some of our older youth as
well. This is an excellent opportunity for high school students to complete
their service hours, while getting to know some our younger members. Please
call the Cathedral Office if you would like to help.
The Fun Club will meet at a time to be determined to make the cards for
the wishes tree. Items will include backpacks, supply lists, calculators, and
requests for cash donations. The project will run from Sunday, June 30
through Sunday, July 21. The deadline for all collections is Monday, July 22
so that we will have time to sort everything. The officers will give the children
their stuffed backpacks and take them shopping on Friday, August 2 during
the tax-free days.
Look for the tree on Sunday, June 23. However, if you would like to make
a cash contribution now, you may send checks made payable to Christ Church
Cathedral and note “Operation Backpack” on the memo line.