Cathedral E-News

Christ Church Cathedral

Mobile, Alabama

December 19, 2013

The Fourth Sunday
of Advent

December 22, 2013

The Holy Eucharist: Rite Two

10:00 am

SEEING SHEPHERDS

Artist: Daniel Bonnell

Oil on canvas 2013

Source: Textweek.com

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.

Sunday's Bulletin, Notes & Prayers

Ministers For Sunday

Celebrant and Preacher

Intercessor

Chalice Bearers

Oblationers

Crucifers

Acolytes

Baby Jesus

Mary

Joseph

Altar Guild

Flower Guild

Ushers

Hospitality Team

Dean Gibson

Carolyn Jeffers

David Broome, Ron Snider

Hayley Bevel, Tommy Garth

Ellie Grehan, Carson Russell

Elinor Gibson, Yates Grehan,
William Russell,Rose Elliott, Barton Elliott

Frederick Wilton Rendfrey

Annabelle Kayser Ramo

Harris Jackson Cooper

Carolyn Stephenson, Holly Hall, Nance Stephens, Lynn Yankie

Smitty Vanek

Chuck McKay, Tony Brown, Burnley Davis, Thad Hendrix, David Ross

Tiny Spottswood, Mary Jane Cobb,

Susan Crowson, Janet Rich Pittman, Carol Rodgers, Cathy Taylor, Paula Watkins

CATHEDRAL NOTES

GREENING OF THE CATHEDRAL TODAY

Sunday following the service, help is needed to place poinsettias on the steps and arrange greenery around them.

CHRISTMAS EVE FESTIVAL EUCHARIST

Tuesday, December 24

4:20 p.m. MUSIC

5:00 p.m. THE HOLY EUCHARIST

Andra Bohnet, Celtic harpist/flautist; Tom Morley, violinist;

Christ Church Cathedral Choir and Cathedral Handbell Choir

CHRISTMAS DAY HOLY EUCHARIST

Wednesday, December 25

10:00 a.m.

OFFERING ENVELOPES

Boxes of offering envelopes are available on the

credenza in the vestibule for those who currently use them. If you would like envelopes, please add your name to the list on the credenza. Children's offering envelopes are enclosed with the Advent materials on the ministry table.

CATHEDRAL OFFICE HOLIDAY HOURS

The Cathedral office will be closed Christmas week from
Christmas Eve, December 24 through Friday, December 27;
and New Year's week from Tuesday, December 31 through Friday, January 3.

The office will be OPEN from 9 am until 5 pm on
Monday, December 23 and
Monday, December 30.

Please make note of when the office will be open in order to take care of your end of the year pledge payments.

CATHEDRAL PRAYERS

December 22, 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.

Members:

Brink Brinkley, Alice Carwie, Dunn Chandler, John Wade Thurber, Nick Nichols, Butch Trawick, George Gartman, Amy McElhaney Butler, Billie van der Giessen, Peter van der Giessen

Friends & Family:

Janie Houser, Michael McMaken, Leland Moore, Sr., Deborah Beverley, Peggy Naughton, Gary Davis, David Leff, Harrison Leff, Michael Cameron, Nancy & Don Cameron, Rob & Amy Archer Ellis, Dottie McCord, Joyce Lee, Davis Nelson, Michael Sumrall, Dot Smith Ditsworth, Sheri Neely, Gwen Cook, Alfred Showers, Michael Daves, Michael Sumrall, Corky Ollinger, Jim Elia, Ken Huffstutler, Anne Brown, Mark Brown, Harriett Lillich, Florence Seymour, Bonnie Orillion, Marian Macpherson Currie, Dave Carlyn Block, Marty Barnes, Scott Craver, Jamie Martin, Rachel McClanahan, Beverly Schubert, Russ Ramsey, Tom Cunningham, Francis Grace Hirs, Anna Laura Plovanich, Norma Beazley, Carolyn Bullock, Curtis Bullock, Jim McCall, Dianne McCall, Bill Browder, Ken Stanton, Valerie Boatman, Brian McArdle, Webb Windsor, Ann Jones, Hank Wozniek, Lisa Thompson, Stella Phillips, Betty Wood, James Thomas, Ted Fraiche, Mark Miles, Susan Guilian, Cartledge Blackwell, Jr., Rhett Travis, Noel Fell, Tot Swanson, Art Swanson, Chris, Anne and Philip Gill, Hayden Jenkins, Maggie Jenkins, Betty Ruth Patek, Burris Riis, Jr., Carolyn Pryor, Merle Findley, Louise Douglas, Bill Douglas, Harvey Wright, Johnny McLeod, Shirley & Dunlap Peeples

For Those Serving in the Military:

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, Ryan Anthony Thomas, Randy Johnson, Susan Reniewicz, Brian Caselton, Brian Hudson, Keith Moss, Ryan Walker, Tyler Oubre, Brian Pennell

Anglican Cycle of Prayer:

The Anglican Church of Yokohama, Japan

Cathedral Cycle of Prayer:

St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Marianna, Florida; the ministry of Sara Phillips, Pastoral Leader of St. Mary's, Coden; healing for Nancy Quitmeyer, Trinity

Ecumenical Cycle of Prayer:

The Church in Ghana and Nigeria, and for Spiritual True Holiness Church, Mobile

Prison Ministry Cycle of Prayer:

Gulf County Sheriff, Port St. Joe, Florida

Current Lay Minister Schedule

CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL MISSION

The Cathedral is the spiritual center of the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast. The Cathedral is a dynamic and evolving church that serves as a liturgical, educational, and pastoral center for Diocesan life. It serves as a visible symbol of unity and promotes growth, hope, and a deepening trust in the Lord. The Cathedral is a place where the Gospel of Jesus Christ will be faithfully preached and responded to, and it will model new concepts and ideas for education, evangelism, and outreach to which the Gospel calls us.