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CHRIST CHURCH
CATHEDRAL
Mobile, AL
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THE FIRST SUNDAY
AFTER THE EPIPHANY
The Baptism of our Lord
January 12, 2020
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 Visitation with the Baptism of Christ
Artist: Francesco Zaganelli
THE COLLECT
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ather in heaven, who at the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan proclaimed him your beloved Son and anointed him with the Holy Spirit: Grant that all who are baptized into his Name may keep the covenant they have made, and boldly confess him as Lord and Savior; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting.
Amen.
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CATHEDRAL NOTES
Marathon Information
Mobile's First Light Marathon will take place this Sunday, January 12, beginning at 7am. Please review your preferred route, and allow extra time for travel in order to arrive for Sunday School and Worship on time.
Ministry Meetings
Flower Guild Meeting
Wednesday, January 15 at 12:30 p.m.
Flowers enhance the altar and bring visual beauty to our worship. The Flower Guild works in teams of two arranging flowers for the main altar and the chapel altar and creating arrangements for special events. The Guild will meet after the noon Eucharist for a light lunch and to discuss how things are done and what can be done to improve. All Flower Guild members and anyone who would like to learn more about this beautiful ministry are invited to attend.
Altar Guild Meeting
Wednesday, January 22 at 12:30 p.m.
We are looking for new Altar Guild members who can join with seasoned volunteers in learning about this loving work for our worship. The duty of the Altar Guild is to prepare all things necessary for the conduct and celebration of public worship at Christ Church Cathedral. The preparations are done reverently and prayerfully so that all services may proceed in order and beauty to the glory of God. Members of the Altar Guild should be ever mindful that this service is a high calling. This quiet, behind-the-scenes "holy house work" is a true gift to the entire congregation. We are meeting after the noon Eucharist for a light lunch and to have conversation about the ministry and how it should be organized going forward.
Morning Circle
Monday, January 13 at 10:30 a.m.
at the Home of Carolyn Stephenson, 161-B North McGregor Avenue
Morning Circle is a Women's Bible Study. The group is studying Psalms. For information on Morning Circle, please contact Carolyn Stephenson at 342-5637.
Contemplative Prayer
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 12:00 to 1:00 p.m., January 13 through February 17. 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.
The Good Book Club: The Gospel of John
Start 2020 in the beginning-with the Good Book Club and the Gospel of John! Each day, from Epiphany on January 6 through Mardi Gras Day, February 25, we will read a passage from this compelling gospel, inspired by "the disciple whom Jesus loved." We'll encounter the favorite verse of football fans and inspirational sign makers with John 3:16, and we'll also hear stories only heard in John: Jesus turns water into wine at the wedding of Cana, encounters the woman at the well, and raises Lazarus from the dead. The spiritual Gospel of John uses beautiful poetry: Jesus as the bread of life and as the vine. And it's in John that we hear the great I AM statements.
Forward Movement and partner organizations across the Episcopal Church-and this year, the Anglican Church in Canada-have prepared an array of resources to help you on the journey. The first step is easy: Open your Bible and start reading. A Journey with John books are available on the Ministry Table for $10. To sign up for Good Book Club resources go to:
https://www.goodbookclub.org/
Concert Series
A Mass for Mobile: Joyful Spectacular
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; 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.
Organizational Supper Club Meeting
Sunday, January 26
5:00 p.m. following the Mass for Mobile Joyful Spectacular
We are pleased that in the past year we've had more and more members express an interest in forming and participating in a supper club. What a great way to get to know each other better! We anticipate the ability to form several groups which should allow some variety of options: different days of the week, times of day, home dinners or even some that might want to gather at restaurants.
Following the concert please join us for a brief wine and cheese informational and sign-up meeting in the Chapter House. We will distribute questionnaires for you to indicate your interests. If you cannot attend but would like to participate, please contact Meg Mattei at
mat342@aol.com and she will get you a form. Our goal is to be able to begin the supper clubs in February! See you on the 26th!
Forward Day by Day
Daily devotionals for the months of February, March, and April are on the ministry table.
United Thank Offering (UTO)
Ingathering this Sunday, January 12
The United Thank Offering (UTO) is a gift of the heart that goes into a small box. Bring your box filled over the Advent Season. Our offering goes with our love to the national Episcopal United Thank Offering and is then used to help provide support and educational opportunities to other Episcopalians. You may also place checks made payable to Christ Church Cathedral with a notation UTO in the offering plate.
Are You a Pledging Member?
Christ Church Cathedral is deeply grateful to those who have made an annual pledge for 2020. We are more than 66 percent toward our goal of 200 pledges. It isn't too late to become a pledging member-pledges are essential. While many churches and cathedrals our size have significant endowments to help fund mission and ministry, Christ Church Cathedral does not-89 percent of the funds for our work come from pledges and gifts from people like you.
To make a pledge, please pick up a pledge card on the ministry table in the Chapter House vestibule; contact Brenda Stanton, Financial Secretary, at
bstanton@christchurchcathedralmobile.org; or make a pledge online.
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.
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Sunday, January 12
9:00 a.m. Christian Formation
10:00 a.m. Holy Baptisma and Holy Eucharist, Rite II
11:15 a.m. EYC First Sunday Lunch
Monday, January 13
10:30 a.m. Morning Circle
Noon Contemplative Prayer
4:30 Reno Team Meeting
Wednesday, January 15
Noon HE, Rite II
12:30 p.m. Flower Guild Meeting
5:15 Philippians Bible Study
5:15 p.m. Finance Committee
6:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, January 16
5:00 p.m. CY Reno Team
Saturday, January 19
5;30 p.m. O'Hea/Ruzic Wedding
Sunday, January 19
9:00 a.m. Christian Formation
10:00 a.m. Holy Baptism and Holy Eucharist, Rite II
11:30 a.m. Vestry Meeting
Monday, January 20
Noon Contemplative Prayer
Tuesday, January 21
3:00 p.m. BFL Leadership Team
Wednesday, January 22
Noon Holy Eucharist, Rite II
12:30 p.m. Altar Guild Meeting
5:15 p.m. Philippians Bible Study
6:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal
Sunday, January 27
9:00 a.m. Christian Formation
10:00 a.m. Holy Baptism and Holy Eucharist, Rite II
11:30 a.m. Parish Meeting
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MINISTERS FOR SUNDAY
Celebrant ....................................
The Very Rev. Beverly F. Gibson
First Reader ..............................................................
Lissa Watkins
Second Reader ........................................................
Laura Mcleod
Intercessor ..............................................................
Carolyn Jeffers
Chalice Bearers ....................................
Skip Archer, Lynn Yankie
Oblationers .................................
Adrienne Golden, Lewis Golden
Crucifers ..............................................
Maria Napier, Will Johnson
Acolytes ......................................
Annabelle Ramo, Julianna Ramo,
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Elinor Gibson
Children's Chapel ...............................................
Ashley Mitchell,
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Leigh Rendfrey, Elinor Gibson
Nursery ........................................
McKayla Cusker, Charlotte Wall
Altar Guild ..............................
Robbie Lynn Irvine, Ginny Behlen,
...................................... Leslie Ladd, Lucy Harrison, Paula Watkins
Flower Guild ......................................
Smitty Vanek, Valrie Vanek
Vestry Greeter ..................................
Ricky Bradford, Jay Watkins
Ushers...............................................
Chuck McKay, Tony Brown,
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Carl Cunningham Sr., Burnley Davis,
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Jordan Ellis, David Ross
Hospitality .................................
Marianne Hall, Chambliss Brister,
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Kim Ellis, Lucy Moore, Valerie Hines,
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Kristyn Seawell
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BIRTHDAYS
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
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
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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
February 5
Bill Stafford
February 7
Hudson Israel
February 8
Henry Seawell
February 9
Louise McClelland
Leisl Sledge
Wright Bolt
February 10
Sadie Leland
Leigh Taylor
February 11
Cart Blackwell
February 13
Josh Hopper
February 14
Kimberlie Gaillard
February 15
Trinity Gaillard
Phillip Harris
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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, Bradley Forster, Bill Stafford, Ed Stephens, Donna Moree
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, Icy Lee Neel, Ryan Williams, Bob Wright, Soria Ford
For Those Serving in the Military:
Dan Drew, Marlin Brutkiewicz, Gray Stephens, Keith Moss, Susan Adams, John Turner, Tia Cupit, Ryan
Cole Hunt, Brooks P. Milling, Jr.
Anglican Cycle of Prayer:
The Anglican Church of Australia
Cathedral Cycle of Prayer:
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Mobile
Ecumenical Cycle of Prayer:
The Church in Arabian Peninsula: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates,
Yemen; and St. Mary's Catholic Church, Mobile
Prison Ministry Cycle of Prayer:
Okaloosa County Jail, Crestview, Florida
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MISSION STATEMENT OF CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL
Christ Church Cathedral lovingly welcomes all people to
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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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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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