Cathedral E-News
Christ Church Cathedral
Mobile, Alabama
August 21, 2014
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NEW!
Placed after the Cathedral Notes and before the Cathedral Prayers in each e-news you will now find a wonderful offering "Reflections on our music for [upcoming Sunday]" written by Christopher Powell, our new Cathedral Organist and Choirmaster. Christopher shares historical and musical facts about some of the music you will be hearing in the upcoming Sunday service.
Don't miss it!
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The Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
Proper 16 Year A
RCL
August 24, 2014
The Holy Eucharist
Rite II
10:00 am
Grant, O merciful God, that your Church, being gathered together in unity by your Holy Spirit, may show forth your power among all peoples, to the glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Amen.
THE MINISTERS OF THE LITURGY
Celebrant and Preacher Dean Gibson Assisting
Deacon Wagner First Reading Grant Zarzour Second Reading
Kennon Drew Intercessor
Carolyn Eichold Chalice Bearers
Harwell Coale, Lynn Yankie Oblationers
Mary Esther Elliott, Bart Elliott Crucifer
Janie Chow, Livy Ferguson Acolytes
Jordan Moore, Leland Moore Children's Chapel
Skip Archer, Rose Elliott Altar Guild
Carolyn Stephenson, Holly Hall, Nance Stephens, Lynn Yankie Flower Guild
Kay Whiting Ushers
Mark Weeks, Paul Clinton, Carter Drane, Fred Hoffmeyer, Chris Hume Hospitality Team
Erica McElhaney, Jamie Davidson, Lisa Drew, Julie Hoffmeyer, Meg McGovern, Leigh Rendfrey
CATHEDRAL NOTES
EYC MEETING SUNDAY Sunday, August 24 in the library After the service today, the youth are invited to meet with Deacon Wagner in the library to discuss potential EYC offerings for the upcoming school year. FUN CLUB AND EYC BACK TO SCHOOL SWIM PARTY SUNDAY Sunday, August 24 at Springhill Swim Club 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. MEMORIAL EUCHARIST FOR SAM POWER We will celebrate Sam's life and witness in the Cathedral Family on Wednesday, August 27 at noon in the Church. RALLY DAY Sunday, September 7 Are you called to help with Christian Formation this year? If so, please contact Deacon Wagner in the Cathedral office at 438-1822 or [email protected]. HANDICAP ACCESS Handicap access to the Chapter House is through the glass door on ground level in the Garden. A lift into the Chapter House is to the left. Please follow the "Handicap" signage. 2014 CATHEDRAL DIRECTORY UPDATES Please email the Cathedral office at [email protected] to change, confirm, or update your name, address, and telephone numbers for the directory that will be distributed in September. Please indicate if you would like your cell number listed in directory also. To receive Cathedral e-blasts, please email the Cathedral office or SIGN UP HERE.
CATHEDRAL MUSIC
Reflections on our music for Pentecost 11
Christopher W. Powell
Organist and Choir Master
Our Cathedral is a place of celebration. This week, we will not only celebrate the Eucharist, celebrate the scriptures, and celebrate the death and resurrection of Christ; we will also celebrate the return of our musical program year, as well as the music of two great French composers. You may already be familiar with the composer of our first choir offertory anthem of the season, Richard Wayne Dirksen (1921-2003), from last week's music article. Listen to the beautiful Wyngate Canon, a piece that celebrates St. Peter's confession of Jesus as the Christ.
Our sequence hymn this week, Father, we thank thee, is set to the tune, Rendez a Dieu, which is attributed to Louis Bourgeois (c.1510-1560). Bourgeois was a famous French composer of hymn and psalm tunes. Though nothing is known of his early life, we know that by 1545 he had relocated from Lyon, France to Geneva, Switzerland. Most of Bourgeois' opus is in service of the protestant worship tradition as manifested by the Calvinists. On one occasion, when Bourgeois was imprisoned for changing psalm tones without permission, John Calvin (1509-1564) personally intervened on his behalf. Bourgeois was one of three main composers of the Geneva Psalter. He also composed what has become a staple feature of so many protestant services, Old 100th, perhaps better known as "the doxology". Though the following story may be only a fable, it bears retelling. It is said that when George Frederic Handel (1685-1759) (composer of Messiah) was asked if there were a tune already extant that he wished he had composed himself, Handel replied that he believed that Old 100th was the best tune ever composed, and he wished it were his own.
Our next piece of note this Sunday is the Toccata from Symphonie No. 5 by Charles-Marie Widor (1844-1937). Widor, born in Lyon, grew not only to be a founder of the great French Romantic school (style) of organ playing, but he also was one of the most inventive and famous organ composers of his day. In the book, Widor: A Life Beyond the Toccata, author John R. Near shows the entire depth and breadth of Widor's impressive opus. Surprisingly for some, Widor wrote more than organ music. His opus includes ballet scores, opera, chamber music, orchestral works, and more. It was as an organist, however, that Widor made his largest contribution to "canon" repertoire. Widor invented the organ symphony, a musical form closely related to the orchestral symphony but written entirely for organ alone; the organ is the orchestra. Widor's most famous piece is the final movement from his fifth organ symphony, the famous Toccata. During his 63 year tenure as organist at Ste-Sulpice church in Paris, Widor played for countless services and concerts. Although Widor was appreciated by his parish, his relationship to the church was not always ideal. Due to his German sounding last name, Widor was appointed "temporary organist" in 1870 and retained that title until his resignation in 1933. Widor is the classic example of a permanent interim!
This week, we have much cause for celebration. As you participate with us in the Celebration of the Eucharist this week, be joyful that there is so much cause for celebration, and listen to our music as it celebrates our scriptures, communion, and the rich musical heritage of Christendom.
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.
We pray for... Members:Brink Brinkley, Dunn Chandler, John Wade Thurber, Nick Nichols, Butch Trawick, George Gartman, Billie van der Giessen, Peter van der Giessen, Patti Biel, Alice Carwie, Raymond Fields, Yvonne Holladay Friends & Family:Janie Houser, Michael McMaken, Leland Moore, Sr., Deborah Beverley, Peggy Naughton, Gary Davis, 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, Jim Elia, Anne Brown, Mark Brown, Harriett Lillich, Bonnie Orillion, Dave Carlyn Block, Scott Craver, Rachel McClanahan, Beverly Schubert, Tom Cunningham, Francis Grace Hirs, Anna Laura Plovanich, Norma Beazley, Curtis Bullock, Valerie Boatman, Brian McArdle, Ann Jones, Hank Wozniek, Lisa Thompson, Stella Phillips, James Thomas, Ted Fraiche, Mark Miles, Susan Guilian, Rhett Travis, Noel Fell, Tot Swanson, Art Swanson, Chris, Anne & Philip Gill, Hayden Jenkins, Maggie Jenkins, Betty Ruth Patek, Carolyn Pryor, Merle Findley, Louise Douglas, Shirley & Dunlap Peeples, Steve Harris, Sandy Fortner, Carole Graf, Johnny McLeod, Marian Macpherson Currie, Jim McCall, Mary Lou Peake, Bill Goodloe, Karen Sharpe, Kit & Roger Geil and the Geil family, Marie Harrison, Angel & Larry Torres, Kathy Boucvalt, Bill Stevens, Mancil Lee, Ginger Simpson, Carrier Yankie, Karen Sentilles, Melody Williams, Lila Fisk, Kendall Stanton, Tracey Johnson, Charlie Mae Moree, Gen Austin, Joe Lowrey, Viva Weeks, Temple Webber, Dianne McCall, Celeste Hall, Joel Hopper, Betty Browder, David Lannie, Beth Rutledge, The Reverend Mark Wilson 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, 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, John Snyder, Louis Coggin, Jason Norris, Conner Thigpen, Zack Miller Repose of the Soul:Samuel Henry Power Anglican Cycle of Prayer:The Anglican Church of Southern Africa Cathedral Cycle of Prayer:Trinity, Apalachicola, Alabama; Sara Phillips, Pastoral Leader, St. Mary's, Coden Ecumenical Cycle of Prayer:The Church in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, and Science of Life Missionary Church, Mobile Prison Ministry Cycle of Prayer:Conecuh County Jail, Evergreen, Alabama Flowers:The flowers on the altar are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of William Alexander Lewis Mitchell and in loving memory of James B. Ryall, Jr.
THE MESSENGER: AUGUST 2014
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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.
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Cathedral of the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast
Clergy and Staff
The Right Reverend Philip Menzie Duncan, II, Bishop
The Very Reverend Beverly F. Gibson, Ph.D., Dean The Reverend Daniel Andrew Wagner, Deacon Christopher William Powell, Organist and Choir Master Carolyn S. Jeffers, Provost Brenda J. Stanton, Financial Secretary Marla J. Reis, Cathedral Secretary Polly M. Garner, Assistant to the Provost Deidre and Joe Williamson, Nursery Judy J. Jones, Housekeeping
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