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CHRIST CHURCH
CATHEDRAL
Mobile, AL
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MISSION STATEMENT OF CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL
Christ Church Cathedral lovingly welcomes all people to
t
raditional, Episcopal worship to deepen our relationships,
serve our community, and grow closer to God.
VISION
We seek to live the Gospel, grow generations of faithful leaders,
and build a sustainable community
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THE FIRST SUNDAY
AFTER CHRISTMAS
December 29, 2019
YEAR A
Holy Eucharist RITE II
Ten o'clock in the morning
Please join us after the service for a time of hospitality in the Chapter House.
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THE COLLECT
Almighty God, you have poured upon us the new light of your incarnate Word: Grant that this light, enkindled in our hearts, may shine forth in our lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
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CATHEDRAL NOTES
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ifts
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ake a
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ig
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ifference
In the midst of the turmoil and uncertainty of the secular world, Christ Church Cathedral bears witness to things that endure. We are nurturing children, youth and adults in the deeper life of faith. Year-end, extra gifts, along with annual pledges, make this possible. Some churches are substantially supported by large endowments. Although we are blessed by the endowed funds that have been left us, 89 percent of the funds needed to support our ministries come from you. As you plan your year-end giving, please consider making a special gift: every gift makes a difference, and if you have not already done so, please make a pledge for 2020. Those over 70 ½ years old can make an IRA distribution directly so as not to incur capital gains. End-of-year statements were sent last week for those with a pledge balance. If you have questions concerning giving, please contact Financial Secretary Brenda Stanton at
bstanton@christchurchcathedralmobile.org
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Pledge envelopes for everyone who requested them are on the credenza in the Chapter House vestibule. If you would like envelopes, please contact Brenda Stanton at bstanton@christchurchcathedralmobile.org.
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hristmas
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hank
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ou
In the past week nearly 1000 people came to Christ Church Cathedral to worship. Thank you to all who made our Christmas services so moving and beautiful: lay ministers and acolytes, choirs and instrumentalists, the altar guild, the flower guild, greeters and ushers, pageant leaders and participants, staff, and everyone who went out of their way to help visitors feel at home. Merry Christmas!
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ormation
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otes
Christian Formation classes are on break for the Christmas holiday.
Classes will resume on Sunday, January 12 at 9:00 a.m.
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C
ontemplative
P
rayer
January 13 through February 17
"Practicing the Presence" facilitated by Fr. Marshall Craver! A prayer practice is just that: practice. In this six week contemplative prayer group, we will learn about and practice six different prayer forms that will assist us in becoming more aware of and trusting in Christ's presence in our day to day lives. Come and join us each Monday in the Chapel, from 12 to I p.m., January 13 through February 17
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. Everyone is welcome! Regular attendance is encouraged but not required. Come as often as you can, and leave each Monday with a prayer form that you can take with you and practice throughout your day.
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ood
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ook
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lub:
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he
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ospel of
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ohn
January 6 through February 24
In the beginning was the Word...Start 2020 with a renewed commitment to the Word of God. The Good Book Club returns for a third year with the Gospel of John. We'll read the compelling account-inspired by "the disciple whom Jesus loved"-during the time from Epiphany through Shrove Tuesday.
Of course, we are familiar with the most famous verse of John 3:16, but our Good Book Club focus gives us an opportunity to read the extraordinary gospel from start to finish.
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athedral
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ffice
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ours
The Cathedral office will reopen on Thursday, January 2. Financial Secretary Brenda Stanton will be checking emails and telephone messages for end of the year financial needs.
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inistry
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eetings
Usher Meeting
Thursday, January 9 at 5:00 p.m.
Flower Guild Meeting
Wednesday, January 15 at 12:30 p.m.
Altar Guild Meeting
Wednesday, January 22 at 12:30 p.m.
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C
ursillo
January 23 - 26
The key elements of the Episcopal Cursillo Ministry are relationship, evangelism, and reconciliation in the home, the parish, the community, and the world. The Cursillo weekend is a time to experience living in a supportive Christian community. There are still spaces available for the Cursillo weekend in January so now is a good time to register. If you are interested in attending Cursillo, please let Dean Gibson know.
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oncert
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eries
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ass for
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obile:
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oyful
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pectacular
Sunday, January 26 at 4:00 p.m.
This concert is a celebration of the music that makes our city spectacular. From jazz music, African music, and gospel music, to classical and bluegrass, listeners will hear the diverse sounds of Mobile, Alabama. This program is a collaborative effort with Mobile's Singing Children and with members of the Alabama School of the Arts voice department. This is a perfect way to start your Mardi Gras celebrations.
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Sunday, January 26 immediately following the concert
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onvention of the
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oast at
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hurch
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athedral
Friday, February 7 and Saturday, February 8
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Sunday, December 29
10:00 a.m. HE, Rite II
Thursday, January 2
8:00 a.m. Cathedral office opens
Sunday, January 5
10:00 a.m. HE, Rite II
Wednesday, January 8
Noon HE, Rite II
2:00 p.m. Convention Leadership Team
6:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, January 9
5:00 p.m. Usher Meeting
Sunday, January 12
9:00 a.m. Christian Formation
10:00 a.m. HE, Rite II
11:30 a.m. EYC Lunch at Bluegill
Monday, January 13
10:30 a.m. Morning Circle Noon Contemplative Prayer
Wednesday, January 15
Noon HE, Rite II 1
2:30 p.m. Flower Guild Meeting
5:15 p.m. Finance Committee
6:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal Sunday
January 19 9:00 a.m. Christian Formation
10:00 a.m. Holy Baptism & HE, Rite II
11:30 a.m. Vestry Meeting
Monday, January 20
Noon Contemplative Prayer
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MINISTERS FOR SUNDAY
Officiant .............................................................
Michael E. Ballard
First Reader ...............................................................
Judy Henson
Second Reader .........................................................
Leigh Taylor
Intercessor ..............................................................
Carolyn Jeffers
Oblationers .......................................
Jessie Koger, Melvin Kroger
Crucifers .........................................................
,Anne Price Mitchell
Acolytes ............................................................
Mary Lynn Cooper
Children's Chapel .......................................
Hayley Van Antwerp,
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Tray Hamil, Sadie Ladd
Nursery ................................................................
McCayla Cusker
Altar Guild ..............................
Robbie Lynn Irvine, Ginny Behlen,
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Leslie Ladd, Lucy Harrison,
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Joan Myers, Paula Watkins
Flower Guild ..................................
Robbie Lynn Irvine, Ann Luce
Vestry Greeter ...........................
Julie Hoffmeyer, Robert Mitchell
Ushers...............................................
Kennon Drew, Rick Mitchell,
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Leigh Taylor, David Brady
Hospitality ............................
Sage Bolt, Lucy Brady, David Brady,
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Carolyn Eichold, Susan Leach,
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Laura Rutherford, Meg Mattei
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BIRTHDAYS
Carter Drane
Jordan Ellis
Judy Jones
Louise Slaton
Kay Whiting
December 30
Robbie Lynn Irvine
Alexander Raue
Charlotte Wall
January 1
McGowin Griffith
January 2
Thompson Sledge
January 5
Catherine Sanders
January 6
Daly Baumhauer
January 7
Bo Mattei
January 8
Lyn Bennett
David Brister
Carl Cunningham
January 9
Barton Elliot
January 10
Weathers Bolt
Frances Zarzour
January 11
Lara Sherer
Jennifer Grehan
January 12
Anne Frances Weeks
January 14
True Nicolson
January 16
Harris Rendfrey
January 17
Mabel Kinard
Hayley Van Antwerp
January 19
Bob Israel
Paige Suttles
January 20
Mac McCafferty
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January 21
Mike Bjorklund
Bonnie McDonald
Emily Seawell
January 22
Martha Ann Stafford
January 23
Nancy Newman
Fred Rendfrey
January 24
Annabelle Ramo
January 25
Mac Govern
January 26
Lynn Yankie
January 27
Elizabeth Harris
January 28
Sarah Bolt
Tony Brown
Lucy Pryor Slaton
Kennedy Williams
January 29
Trés Eichold
January 30
Don Epley
Alex Eynon
Burton Slaton Jr.
Kyle Wall
January 31
Burnley Davis
Sam Jeffers
February 1
Patsy Seymour
Alex Hoffmeyer
Page Hoffmeyer
February 2
Jamie Cooper
T.K. Jackson
Anna Middleton
February 3
Gracie Armbrecht
Stephanie Hopper
February 4
Molly Bolt
Darden Cooper
Joel Daves
Keller Reeves
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CATHEDRAL PRAYERS
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.
Members:
Patti Biel, Happy Henson, Virginia Wilkins, Alec Armbrecht, Megan Drane, Marolyn Kruse, Lara Sherer,
Chuck McKay, Beth Schramm, Jane White-Spunner, Lucky White-Spunner, Jessie Koger, Mike Gibson,
Leroy Roberson, Tim Holladay, Bradley Forster, Bill Stafford, Ed Stephens
Friends & Family:
Michael Cameron, Nancy & Don Cameron, Rob & Amy Archer Ellis, Marilyn Leigh Ellis, Hayden Jenkins,
Maggie Jenkins, Gladys Crowson, Zaidee Galloney, Pier Louise Hardin, Phinee Vanek, Mitch and Polly
Johnson, Maura Rego, Lexi Naughton, Father Dennis Brown, Marian Macpherson Currie, Evie Langhans,
Keith Burbank, Rita Curtis, Mike Curtis, Joyce Waite, Sally Chow, Sydney Dann, Susie Stafford, Wayne
Hinton, Joy Rue, Gillette Slaton, Mary Lou Peake, Sam Hulsey, Isabel Hulsey, Julian Kayser, Celeste Hall,
William Todd Smith, Mary Ester Bollis, Reneau Hallett, Don Foster, Augie Misiurewicz, Ernie Fussell, Joe
Verneuille, Shannon Cook, Amy Bowman, John Henry Johnson, Wanda & Eldon Peeples, Kelly Callaway,
Sara Louise Dunn, Donna Dilley, Jeffery Hartley, Laura Cummings, George Seymour, Jr., Rob Fargason,
Eleanor Underwood, George Smith, Briley Shirah, Mike Stringer, Dennis Bartchak, Nancy Harris, Daniel
Lawrence, Andrea Hinton, Aubrey Fulford, Kenneth Hubbard, Barney March III, Melissa Bumpers, Charlie
Brockman
For Those Serving in the Military:
Dan Drew, Marlin Brutkiewicz, Gray Stephens, Keith Moss, Susan Adams, John Turner, Tia Cupit, Ryan
Cole Hunt
Repose of the Soul:
Bill Drew, Jeff Dees
Anglican Cycle of Prayer
:
The Anglican Church of Gahini, Rwanda
Cathedral Cycle of Prayer:
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Brewton
Ecumenical Cycle of Prayer:
We pray for immigrants and stateless people; and St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Mobile
Prison Ministry Cycle of Prayer:
Jackson County Corrections Facility, Marianna, Florida
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CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL
CATHEDRAL OF THE DIOCESE OF THE CENTRAL GULF COAST
Corner of St. Emanuel and Church Streets
Established 1822
The Right Reverend J. Russell Kendrick,
Bishop
The Very Reverend Beverly F. Gibson, Ph.D.,
Dean
Lydia Knizley Johnson,
School for Ministry Intern
Michael E. Ballard,
School for Ministry Intern
The Very Reverend Johnny W. Cook, Dean Emeritus
Carolyn S. Jeffers, Provost
Christopher W. Powell, Music Director and Organist
Katherine E. Powell, Choir Director
Brenda J. Stanton, Financial Secretary
Marla J. Reis, Cathedral Secretary
Melissa R. Hicks, Assistant to the Provost
Judy J. Jones
, Housekeeping
Douglas B. Kearley,
Cathedral Archivist
Alison S. Mitchell,
Children's Program Coordinator
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