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The Third Sunday after Pentecost  
Year B
RCL
 
Rite II  
 
June 14, 2015

The Mustard Seed

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The Collect

Keep, O Lord, your household the Church in your steadfast faith and love, that through your grace we may proclaim your truth with boldness, and minister your justice with compassion; for the sake of our Savior Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen 

  
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WORSHIP NOTES FOR THIS SUNDAY

The Third Sunday after Pentecost     Trinity Sunday     June 14, 2015
  During this season after Pentecost, our lectionary takes us through the story of David, giving us the opportunity to experience the fullness of his story and to reflect on our own participation in the great trajectory of the story of God's people. This week we will see Samuel's grieving over Saul's shortcomings as king over Israel. The Lord speaks to Samuel and tells them to set aside his disappointment and set out to find the one that God has chosen to be the next king. Samuel's journey takes him to Bethlehem, to see the sons of Jesse, among whose sons God has found his chosen one.

    You remember the story: one by one Jesse's sons pass before Samuel, who is impressed with their height and bearing, and each time God says, "Not this one." God tells Samuel, "Do not look on his appearance [...]; for the Lord does not see as mortals see; they look on the outward appearance, but God looks on the heart."  Finally, after God has rejected each one present, Samuel asks Jesse if he has any more sons, and then the last and least is brought forward-the young David, with his beautiful eyes and ruddy, handsome looks. Samuel anoints him at God's command, "and the spirit of the Lord came mightily upon David from that day forward."

    Consider all the things that Samuel cannot see and will never know about David and about the future of God's people. Consider David's complete ignorance of what lies ahead of him. And then, consider our own situation as God's people in our present moment. How much can we see and understand about what lies ahead of us?

    The news and the Internet are full of dire predictions for the future of the church. If we listen to those voices, we will hear that we are doomed to fail: the latest Pew Research report documents the rapid decline in American's religious affiliation; denominations chart their own dwindling demographics; religious leaders and faithful members wring their hands and shake their heads over empty pews. We try to figure out how to make the Christian message "relevant" and church-going attractive. This is not a faithful response.

    The Church is not going to die. Christianity will not cease to exist. Both have withstood far greater tests and strains than our current culture's casual dismissal. When we look back over the story of God's people, we are reminded that we are no longer led by tribal kings and that we no longer organize and express ourselves as did the early Christians of the Book of Acts. God's plan for us is not something we can foresee, but we can do what Samuel did and get up to answer God's call. We can remember Paul's words to the church in Corinth: "we walk by faith, not by sight. [...] So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation; everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new!"


 

 

The Very Reverend Beverly Gibson, Ph.D. 

 

Dean of the Cathedral
THE BIBLE CHALLENGE


Bible Challenge    

 

  This week I have been reading Alan Jacob's book, The Pleasures of Reading in an Age of Distraction. One of his most important arguments is that reading should be done slowly, slowly. Only then can we genuinely encounter the text, enter dialogue with it, and be transformed by it. Jacobs writes, "Most people read quickly because they want not to read but to have read."

    One of the dangers of a program that promotes reading the Bible through in a given period of time is that we can fall into the trap of just scanning the words and turning the pages so that we can be "done." I hope that in the process of reading through the Bible you are allowing yourself to read slowly, to mark the pages of your Bible, to ask questions about what you read and about yourself and what you feel. If you are not finished in a year, so what? In the larger sense, you will never be finished reading the Bible!

    In the last few weeks, we have been reading the stories of Samuel, Saul, and David, and now we will move on into the books of the Kings and the stories of Solomon and beyond. In the New Testament, we are reading the story of the early Church in Acts. These are engaging, dynamic narratives, filled with incidents and actions that should raise questions for you and lead you to reflections on how God uses us all in the furthering of His Kingdom. Please allow yourself to feel the pleasure of what you read. This is one of God's gifts to you. Enjoy!

  

Dean Gibson's Bible Challenge study guides are on the Cathedral website here. 

 

 Reading Schedule 

 

THE BIBLE CHALLENGE: READ THE BIBLE IN A YEAR 

An accompanying devotional, The Bible Challenge: Read the Bible in a Year, by Episcopal priest, The Rev. Marek P. Zabriskie, is available in the Cathedral office for $15. Devotional materials are also available free of charge at: www.thecenterforbiblicalstudies.org. 

If you are interest in participating as a part of a group here at Christ Church Cathedral, please contact Dean Gibson.  

 
MUSIC NOTES FOR THIS SUNDAY

The Third Sunday after Pentecost        June 14, 2015    

 Music notes are on hiatus until June 21st.

 

Christopher Powell

 

Organist and Choir Master

 

 
CATHEDRAL NOTES 

MURRAY HOUSE
OPEN HOUSE
Sunday from 2-5:00 p.m.

While most people think of Murray House as a place that they will need "some day," Murray House has a place for you right now. Can you call a Bingo game, play Bridge, help decorate doors for Halloween, make birthday cards for residents, or play the piano for a sing-a-long? Do you know of a Boy Scout who needs a project or teenager who need to fill service hours?
The residents, staff, and board of Murray House invite you join them this afternoon from 2-5:00 p.m. Come for a tour, chat with the residents, and find a way to serve YOUR Episcopal Assisted Living facility.
You can find more information at www.murray-house.org.


THE CATHEDRAL READ
Barchester Towers
by Anthony Trollope
Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m.
in the Chapter House
  •  June 16: Chapters 21-39
  •  June 23: Final Discussion
Hard copies are available in the Cathedral office for $10. To receive reading information, please contact Marla in the Cathedral office at mreis@christchurchcathedralmobile.org or 438-1822.

SUMMER ORGAN RECITAL
BACH: THE ORIGIN
Sunday, June 21, 2015 at 4:00 p.m.
This Father's Day, celebrate J. S. Bach, the father of all Western music after him. Explore the many sides of this great composer, and hear some of his greatest works.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Friday, July 24 and
Saturday, July 25
We need your help with events for the Bishop Consecration on Friday, July 24 and Saturday, July 25. Please sign-up on the forms at the ministry table or contact the Cathedral Office:

78TH GENERAL CONVENTION
OF THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Wednesday, June 25 through Friday, July 3
Salt Lake City, Utah
Just as our diocese is in transition, so too is the Episcopal Church. This summer our delegates will elect a new presiding bishop. The consecration of our fourth bishop will be one of the final visits of The Most Rev. Katherine Jefferts Schori's primacy.

You can follow all of the action at the convention's website:
VBS 2015:
HOMETOWN NAZARETH -GREAT SUCCESS

VBS was a great success thanks to all of our great volunteers, especially director Alison Mitchell. We had 30-plus youth and children involved in the program that took us to the Hometown Nazareth: Where Jesus was a Kid. Our music was led by Emily Stubblefield. Mary Cook led the Celebration and Bible story each day.

Thank you to our:
Tribe Leaders:
Carson Ashcroft, Davis Ashcroft, Mary Dann Betbeze, Jordan Chow, Elinor Gibson, Yates Grehan, Lilly Hooker, Sadie Ladd, Elizabeth LaRené, Jordan Moore, Leland Moore, Lily Outlaw, Julianna Ramo, William Russell, Anna Frances Weeks, Morgan Williamson

Assistant Tribe Leaders:
Kimberlie Gaillard, Trinity Gaillard, Virginia Ladd, Evian Patton, Annabelle Ramo, Addison Ratliff, Carson Russell

Shop Keepers and Other Support:
Eleanor Baker, Lucy & David Brady, Louise Collins, JohJohn Daniels, Gaye Formanek, Cornelia Gaillard, Marianne Hall, Alec Harris, Gavin Harris, Valerie Hines, Robbie Lynn Irvine, Sam Jeffers, Corinna Luce, Homer McClure, Sister McClure, Annabel McKay, Meg McGovern, Tré Mitchell, Lucy Moore, Charlie Ramo, M. J. Ramo, Betty Reniewicz, Nance Stephens, Lissa Watkins, Barry Weeks

Sunday Setup: Al Chow, Len Ramo, Leland Moore

The VBS volunteers and children would like to say a special thank you to the Christ Church Cathedral staff for their hard work and dedication to making VBS a success! Thank you - Dean Gibson, Canon Wagner, Carolyn Jeffers, Sarah Bolt, Judy Jones, Marla Reis, Brenda Stanton, and Polly Garner.
 
 
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, Butch Trawick, Alice Carwie, Raymond Fields, Katherine Deaton, Carol Rodgers, Hank Cobb, Icy Lee Neel, Mary Searle

Friends & Family:
Peggy Naughton, Gary Davis, Harrison Leff, Michael Cameron, Nancy & Don Cameron, Rob & Amy Archer Ellis, Joyce Lee, Davis Nelson, Michael Sumrall, Gwen Cook, Alfred Showers, Jim Elia, Anne Brown, Mark Brown, Harriett Lillich, Dave Carlyn Block, Rachel McClanahan, Tom Cunningham, Francis Grace Hirs, Norma Beazley, Curtis Bullock, Valerie Boatman, Ann Jones, Hank Wozniek, Lisa Thompson, Stella Phillips, James Thomas, Ted Fraiche, Mark Miles, Tot Swanson, Art Swanson, Hayden Jenkins, Maggie Jenkins, Betty Ruth Patek, Carolyn Pryor, Merle Findley, Louise Douglas, Shirley & Dunlap Peeples, Steve Harris, Marian Macpherson Currie, Mary Lou Peake, Bill Goodloe, Kit & Roger Geil and the Geil family, Angel & Larry Torres, Kathy Boucvalt, Bill Stevens, Ginger Simpson, Karen Sentilles, Lila Fisk, Tracey Johnson, Joe Lowrey, Temple Webber, Celeste Hall, Betty Browder, Allan Tucker, Wyatt Ison, Kathy Sanders, Davis Sarrett, Clarise Waters, Glenn Hill, Leslie Ellis Sharbel, Cora Lemmon, Marian Hall, Homer Kemp, Jane Behlen, Dan Jones, Florence Tucker, Betty Larison, Mike Barnett, Carolyn Graham, Ralph and Catherine Neal, Willie Thomas, Mark Mason, Anita Stead, Gillette Slaton, Tim Fulton, Carter Albrecht, Marty Davidson, Bennett Stenger, Gladys Crowson, Billy Yost, Noel Fell, the Ward Family, Sybil Willis Rodgers, Hap Myers, Jr., Paul Vickers, Sr., George Robison, Georgia Dominick, Mitch Johnson, Robin Wade, Randy Moore, Rick Nichols, Eric Kosche, Patrick Smith, Kate Heddrich, Julie Brinson, John Aduston Rogers IV, Ceaser Bryant, Moana Karstater, Dianne McCall, Vieva Steele, Frances Robison, Jim McCall, Emily Hubbard

For Those Serving in the Military:
Angela Brunson Buysman, Brian Caselton, Louis Coggin, Jonathan Duralde, Tyler Gamble, Sam Garcia, Darrien Gibson, Parker Hollinghead, Kelley Hood, Brian Hudson, Abby Hutchins, Randy Johnson, Ron Lansong, Jean-Michael Lemieux, Chris Marslender, Zack Miller, Todd & Jordana Mouthaan, Keith Moss, Michael Nassar, Jerry Olin, Tyler Oubre, Brian Pennell, Josh Power, Daniel White-Spunner Reed, Susan Reniewicz, Evan Sizemore, John Snyder, Conner Thigpen, Ryan Anthony Thomas, Ryan Walker, The Rev. Bowen Woodruff

Baptism: Carter Harrison Drane, Jr., son of Megan and Carter Drane

Anglican Cycle of Prayer: The Anglican Church of Okigwe, Nigeria

Cathedral Cycle of Prayer: St. Matthew's, Mobile; Sara Phillips, Pastoral Leader, St. Mary's, Coden

Ecumenical Cycle of Prayer: The Church in Brazil and Mount Moriah Baptist Church, Mobile

Prison Ministry Cycle of Prayer: Fountain/J. O. Davis Correctional Facility, Atmore, Alabama

Flowers: The flowers on the altar and font are given to the glory of God and in thanksgiving for the baptism of Carter Harrison Drane, Jr., and his grandparents and great-grandparents.


Prayer for the Diocese:
O God, by thy grace you have called us in this Diocese to a goodly fellowship of faith. Bless our Bishop Philip and our Bishop-elect Russell, and other clergy, and all our people. Grant that thy Word may be truly preached and truly heard, thy Sacraments faithfully administered and faithfully received. By thy Spirit, fashion our lives according to the example of thy Son, and grant that we may show the power of thy love to all among whom we live; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
LITURGICAL MINISTERS FOR THIS SUNDAY

Celebrant and Preacher
Dean Gibson
 
Assisting
Canon Wagner

First Reading
Henry Seawell

Second Reading
Lissa Watkins

Intercessor
Ginny Behlen

Chalice Bearers
Douglas Kearley, Skip Archer

Oblationers
Lindsey Sheldt, Will Reid

Crucifers
Rose Elliott, Annabelle Ramo
 
  
Acolytes
Barton Elliott, Julianna Ramo

Children's Chapel
Corinne Betbeze, Robbie Lynn Irvine, Elinor Gibson

Altar Guild
Kathy Thurber, Robbie Lynn Irvine, Leslie Ladd, Lucy Lyons, Hetty Newell, Paula Watkins

Flower Guild
Smitty and Valrie Vanek, Robbie Lynn Irvine

Ushers
Willson McClelland, Bill Bullock, Bob Dean, Sonny Irvine, Wythe Whiting

Hospitality Team
Tiny Spottswood, Beth Bullock, Mary Jane Cobb,  Susan Crowson, Janet Rich Pittman, Carol Rodgers, Cathy Taylor, Paula Watkins
BISHOP CONSECRATION SCHEDULE



Friday, July 24
10:00 a.m.

CLERGY EUCHARIST
Christ Church Cathedral

CLERGY SPOUSE EVENT
Trinity Episcopal Church
1900 Dauphin Street

12:00 p.m.
CLERGY & SPOUSE LUNCHEON
Trinity Episcopal Church
1900 Dauphin Street

YOUTH OUTREACH EVENT
Wilmer Hall
3811 Old Shell Road

6-8:00 p.m.
CONSECRATION CELEBRATION
Christ Church Cathedral
This event will require a ticket.

Saturday, July 25
10:00 a.m.

BISHOP SIGNING & SEALING
Home of Virginia and Ron Snider

BISHOP SPOUSE COFFEE
Brantley House-CCC


11:45 a.m.
BISHOP & SPOUSE LUNCHEON
Home of Virginia and Ron Snider

2:00 p.m.
ORDINATION & CONSECRATION
Mobile Expo Hall

4:00 p.m.
RECEPTION
Christ Church Cathedral

Sunday, July 26
10:00 a.m.
SEATING OF THE 4TH BISHOP
Christ Church Cathedral 


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