Nautilus News, June 6, 2023

This week we prayed our goodbyes to the Rev. Paul Shoaf Kozak and his family, as they move from our community to Iglesia Cristo Rey in Trenton, NJ. Paul takes up his appointment as Rector there on August 1st.

Paul was only a member of the cathedral staff for two years, but his impact here was broad and deep. He helped MANNA serve a larger number of people during the challenges of the pandemic, including those who speak Spanish. He helped the whole diocese grow its work with the Poor People's Campaign and make a commitment to it at diocesan convention. He helped cathedral chapter chart a path for making reparations. And he did a lot of great preaching, consistently calling us to the work of justice with clarity and joy. Just as importantly, he was a great colleague and a lot of fun to be with.

There's an old saying, variously attributed: "You never really leave a place you love. You take a part of it with you and leave a part of you behind." How wonderfully and mysteriously true this is. We form one another and remain "present" to one another in myriad ways, through separated by hundreds of miles or decades of time. Each one of us contains a world, each room full of people is a galaxy of histories, influences, habits and mindsets shaped by mentors, heroines, and teachers.

In light of this, let us be a bit more curious about one another, making space for the sharing of stories, holding off on making assumptions about one another before knowing much about the path travelled previously. And let us make each encounter one that matters and forms others for good, being the face of Christ to the extent we are able.



Dean Amy

The Cathedral is one of the sponsors of The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum Touring Exhibit!

A group went to view the exhibition after church last Sunday and highly recommend it!

The St. Paul Center for Theology and Prayer (TSPC) is up and running! Designed for the enrichment of every parish, congregation, and individual in the diocese, TSPC has events happening right now and coming up; opportunities to get involved; and virtual resources available to all.

You can read all about it in the latest newsletter here.

The Why Go To Church? program at the Cathedral has been rescheduled to July 15, 10am - 3pm. The registration link is the same.

In the video below, we asked folks on the Boston Common why, or why don't they, go to church. The answers might inspire you to join the Why go to Church? program on June 24 from 10AM to 3PM.

Sign up here!

The Bishop Barbara C. Harris Hymn Sing on June 11th was so much fun, and we did some FUNraising for the Cathedral. But we have some FUNraising items left from that, and want to offer them to those of you who could not attend!

• $20 if you're able to pick up at the Cathedral on a Sunday.

• $25 if we mail it to you.

Gender neutral sizing (length/width) S 28/18, M 29/20, L 30/22, XL 31/24

These are high quality Gildan Ultra Cotton T-shirts. 6 oz. 100% pre-shrunk heavyweight cotton with double-needle stitching for durability

AND/OR...

Have some FUN with Cathedral people! Take advantage of the unique opportunities below!

• Pancakes and Strong Coffee, with a behind-the-scenes tour of the Cathedral, including a visit to the roof, with Facilities Manager Jim Woodworth and Chapter Chair Jane Peyrouse. Date set together with them. $300.

• Burgers, Beer, and Bach with Cathedral Music Director Louise Mundinger. A meal on the patio and a wee concert at the home of Louise and her husband Pierre. $300

To make a purchase, email Cathedral Administrator, Brad Rothrock at brothrock@diomass.org.

Ministry of the Steps

Tuesday - Thursdays

10AM - 2PM

All are welcome to join!

Tuesday, July 11

AM: Have some fun with us playing bingo!

PM: Stop and get your baked goods to support Best Buddies (organized by our own Richie Berman!).

Wednesday, July 12

AM: Make a Rosary (or Anglican Prayer Beads): We have the supplies and instructions. Come make one for yourself or someone else!

PM: Come play board games, bingo, and more with us!

Thursday, July 7/13

AM & PM: On Thursday, as part of ministry of the steps, we will be building a temporary memorial to those who have died for Gun Violence. People are welcome to stop by for a while and help create it.

MANNA VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY!

MANNA is seeking volunteers to assist with meal distribution on Mondays and Tuesdays this summer.

Click here for more info!

The MANNA Community has launched their Spring fundraising appeal and newsletter - Dispatches from MANNA. Click on the image on the right to read the newsletter.

Click here to read the appeal letter from James Parker, editor of The Pilgrim.

Amelia Slawsby and The Rev. Paul Shoaf Kozak will be presenting a workshop at the It's All Above Love Conference in Baltimore from July 9-12. You can still register for that event here: It is All About Love: A Festival for the Jesus Movement: Schedule.

*****

The We Cry Justice study summer schedule is as follows:

• August 2, 8:45-9:45 am
• September 6, 8:45-9:45 am

 Click here for the Zoom link, or email The Rev. Paul Shoaf Kozak for more information.

This program year, the Cathedral is offering the resources of MiniRevolutions from Illustrated Ministry to support everyone, and especially families with children at home, in their formation. Mini Revolutions is an intergenerational, monthly, digital curriculum based on the Revised Common Lectionary. Small groups and families can practice the rhythms and experience the seasons of the church year through the revolutions of the liturgical calendar. Scripture-based wondering questions, weekly micro-practices, and beautiful coloring pages illustrating scripture are available for use at home, at church, or on Zoom.

SERMON ON MATT. 7:1-2

As Matthew quoted in Matthew 7:1-2:

'Do not Judge, so that you may not be Judged. For with the Judgement you make you will be Judged, and the measure you give will be the measure you get.'

It brings me back to the days I was homeless, being looked down upon, being Judged for my unfortunate circumstance, and measured up and down like I was nothing. With the grace of God I was able to look beyond all that, and become the woman I am now, I volunteer to help others within my church community and beyond, to make sure they know, everyone of them are worth something, they are never alone and will never be Judged.

Claire Cocchi

A Far Cry rehearsal.

Photo courtesy of Tim Mauthe.

If you know of an organization that is looking for space to hold an event please have them contact Roger Lovejoy, or refer them to our website rental page.

Enigma Chamber Opera - Curlew River

Photo courtesy of Ashlee Rose Scott