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The Lessons Appointed for use on

 The Sixth Sunday after Pentecost  
Year B
RCL
 
Rite II  
 
July 5, 2015


St Peter Healing the Sick with his Shadow  1426-27

 

Artist: MASACCIO

(b. 1401, San Giovanni Valdarno, d. 1428, Roma)

 

Cappella Brancacci, Santa Maria delCarmine, Florence

Fresco, 230 x 162 cm

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THE COLLECT
O God, you have taught us to keep all your commandments by loving you and our neighbor: Grant us the grace of your Holy Spirit, that we may be devoted to you with our whole heart, and united to one another with pure affection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen 
 
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WORSHIP NOTES FOR THIS SUNDAY

The Sixth Sunday after Pentecost                      July 5, 2015
Worship Notes will return the week prior to the Eighth Sunday after Pentecost, July 19, 2015. 
 

  

The Very Reverend Beverly Gibson, Ph.D. 

  

Dean of the Cathedral


THE BIBLE CHALLENGE


Bible Challenge         July 6 - 12

 

Dean Gibson's Bible Challenge review will return the week prior to the Eight Sunday after Pentecost, July 19, 2015. 

 

 

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 Sixth Sunday after Pentecost                     July 5, 2015    

Look for Music Notes for this Sunday in a separate e-blast later this week. 
Christopher Powell

Organist and Choir Master

 

 



Summer Organ Recital at the Cathedral

Christopher W. Powell, organist
All recitals are free and open to the public.

A Night at the Symphony
Sunday, August 23, 2015 at 4:00 p.m.

Come enjoy an evening of organ music inspired by symphonic works. Hear transcriptions of famous orchestral pieces and a complete organ symphony by Charles-Marie Widor.

Part One: 
Marche de Fête (1905) Edgar A. Barrell (1900-1992) 
Album Leaf  Richard Wagner (1813-1883) 
Funeral March Op. 35 Frederic Chopin (1810-1849) 
Bells Through the Trees (Nocturne) (1933) Garth Edmundson (1882-1971) 

Part Two: 
Organ Symphony No. 4, Op. 13, No. 4 Charles-Marie Widor (1844-1937) 
  • I. Toccata II. Fugue
  • III. Andante cantabile IV. Scherzo
  • V. A dagio VI. Finale  
CATHEDRAL NOTES 

 

 

JULY NEWSLETTER, BIRTHDAYS & PRAYERS 

 

Due to the Consecration and Ordination of our 4th Bishop on July 26, we will not publish a July 2015 issue of The Messenger.

Hard copies of the July/August Lay Minister Calendars, July birthdays, and Cathedral Prayers are available on the ministry table or you may download copies here: 

 

NURSERY WORKER TRANSITION 

We give thanks for the long and faithful service of Deidre and Joe Williamson in our nursery. June 28 was their last Sunday with the Cathedral Family due to health issues which prevent them from continuing to serve in this capacity. Please keep them in your prayers. We will not experience any interruption of Nursery staff. Qualified and familiar workers will be present beginning next Sunday. 

If you would like to let them know how thankful we are for their years with us by contributing to a gift for Deidre and Joe, please make your check payable to Christ Church Cathedral and notate Williamsons on the memo line. 

 

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

Financial Statements for the second quarter will be mailed on Monday, July 6. 

 

 

EVERYONE IS INVITED TO THE BISHOP CONSECRATION 

Let us know you are coming. Registration Cards are available on the Ministry Table. 


Friday, July 24
6-8:00 p.m.
CONSECRATION CELEBRATION
Christ Church Cathedral
This event requires a ticket.

Saturday, July 25
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

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: 

438-1822 or [email protected] 

 

 

YOUTH EVENTS SURROUNDING THE CONSECRATION

 

Friday, July 24
The weekend will started mid-morning at Wilmer Hall. Youth will donate items* collected in their parishes to the Wilmer Hall Thrift Shop. There will be a photo op with the Presiding Bishop and our Bishop-elect Russell Kendrick followed by lunch.

* Donations of all types are accepted: toys, clothes, household items, furniture, gently used linens, gift items accessories, jewelry, etc. Please bring donations for the Wilmer Hall Thrift Shop to the EYC Room (old nursery downstairs).

Acolytes for the Consecration will have a rehearsal at 2:30 p.m. at Expo Hall in Mobile.

Then everyone will drive to Beckwith to move into cabins for the evening. Afternoon camp activities include games, canoeing, kayaking, and swimming.

Friday evening there will be an evening concert with Fran McKendree in the Chapel of the Resurrection followed by a campfire with s'mores.

Saturday, July 25
There will be a few morning activities and lunch. Everyone will then drive back to the Mobile Civic Center Expo Hall for the Bishop Consecration at 2:00 p.m. Transportation will be provided for all that were picked up back to their drop-off destinations.


WILMER HALL THRIFT STORE
168 South Broad Street
M-F 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
www.wilmerhallthriftstore.org

 

 


78TH GENERAL CONVENTION OF THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH

 

Wednesday, June 25 through Friday, July 3
Salt Lake City, Utah 

 

You can follow all of the action at the convention's website: http://www.generalconvention.org

 

 

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 

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, 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, Tim Fulton, Carter Albrecht, 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, Icy Lee Neel, Mary Searle, Frances Robison, Jim McCall, Emily Hubbard, Lil Tatum 

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 

Repose of the Soul: 
Vieva Steele, daughter of Pat and Sonny Burchfield 

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

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

Ecumenical Cycle of Prayer: 
The Church in Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela, and Step of Faith Holiness Church, Mobile 

Prison Ministry Cycle of Prayer: 
Ventress Correctional Facility, Clayton, Alabama 

Prayer for Independence Day: 
Lord God Almighty, in whose Name the founders of this country won liberty for themselves and for us, and lit the torch of freedom for nations then unborn: Grant that we and all the people of this land may have grace to maintain our liberties in righteousness and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. 

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

Canon Wagner 

 

First Reading

Alison Mitchell 

 

Second Reading 

Kennon Drew 

 

Intercessor 

Judy Henson 

 

Chalice Bearers

 Judy Henson, Skip Archer 

 

Oblationers

Janet Rich Pittman, Craig Pittman 

 

Crucifers

Jordan Chow, Annabelle Ramo

 

Acolytes .

Julianna Ramo, William Russell 

 

Children's Chapel

Corinne Betbeze, Skip Archer 

 

Altar Guild 

Barbara Archer, Jennifer Grehan, Donna Moree, M. J. Ramo, Martha Ann Stafford 

 

Flower Guild 

Ann Moody 

 

Ushers 

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

 

Hospitality Team

Erica McElhaney, Jamie Davidson, Lisa Drew, Julie Hoffmeyer, Meg McGovern, Leigh Rendfrey 



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