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 The Eighth Sunday after Pentecost  
Year B
RCL
 
Rite II  
 
July 19, 2015

Christ Asleep during the Tempest
Artist: Eugène Delacroix (French, Charenton-Saint-Maurice 1798-1863 Paris)
Date: ca. 1853
Medium: Oil on canvas
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THE COLLECT
 O Lord, mercifully receive the prayers of your people who call upon you, and grant that they may know and understand what things they ought to do, and also may have grace and power faithfully to accomplish them; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.  Amen 
 
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MUSIC NOTES FOR THIS SUNDAY

The Eighth Sunday after Pentecost                     July 19, 2015    

  This week, I'm writing the music article from the "Holy Mountain" at the Sewanee Church Music Conference. I won't be back until Monday, so please welcome this week's guest organist, Paul Shimel. Paul is an assisting organist at Christ Church in Pensacola. This week, we also celebrate the Eighth Sunday after Pentecost. Sunday's music has an overarching lyrical nature, and I hope it is helpful to your prayer and meditation.

 

     At the offertory, Gary Kohler will sing, There is a balm in Gilead. This African-American Spiritual is a favorite of many, and it's easy to see why. The words address a universal topic: healing for the "sin-sick soul." The melody is memorable and repeats its opening motif often. Although this piece has been arranged many different ways, it will be presented on Sunday simply by soloist and organ. The piece always makes an impact when done beautifully and simply, as its lyrics and tune emphasize a simple trust in Christ's love and mercy, and even though we sometimes over-complicate matters, it's good to be reminded that it doesn't take special talent or great deeds to partake of God's grace!

 

     As the organ prelude, Paul will play Rhosymedre by Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958). This quiet piece is a favorite of organists everywhere. If you listen to some of Vaughan Williams' quieter works for string orchestra and for chamber ensembles, you might hear a similarity with this piece. The title of the piece comes from the hymn tune it is based upon. The tune, Rhosymedre, is a Welsh hymn tune, and it is easy to see why it fired Vaughan Williams' imagination. For a composer heavily influenced by folk-style melodies, Rhosymedre has a lot of developmental potential. Vaughan Williams' organ arrangement of this tune, heard as Sunday's prelude, has been performed at many ceremonies in England, including the most recent royal wedding. Listen for the lilting accompaniment that sets up the melody perfectly.

 

     Finally, Paul's postlude will be a the Trumpet Tune in E Flat by David N. Johnson (1922-1988). Nothing says "American organist" like this piece. A regal and lively solo line for a trumpet stop is married to an accompaniment filled with lush chords. Together, the feeling of this piece is jubilant and modern. Starting out as a student at Philadelphia's prestigious Curtis Institute of Music, Johnson went on to hold positions at Syracuse University, St. Olaf College, and Arizona State University, Tempe. Music in this style is modern enough to catch the attention, but not so unusual as to offend the ear of a normal listener! This is one reason why Johnson's trumpet tunes, and pieces like them, have been so widely performed in the U. S.. Listen for the Trumpet en Chamade (on the back wall of the church) at the beginning of the piece leading up to an exciting conclusion using most of the stops on the organ.

 

     I look forward to returning to the Cathedral next week and playing for the Consecration of our fourth bishop on Saturday and his formal Seating in the Cathedral next Sunday. The Diocesan Choir, organists, musicians, staff, volunteer helpers, and committees have worked very hard preparing for this day, and I encourage you to come. It will be a day of celebration for our diocese. The Diocesan Choir will sing three anthems of great beauty, and our team of organists will provide prelude music featuring some real gems. Please keep us in your prayers as this great day approaches.


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 

 

BAPTISMAL WATER 

The baptismal water blessed this Sunday will be collected to be used at the consecration of The Reverend James Russell Kendrick as IV Bishop of the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast on Saturday, July 25. 

 

WELCOME THE REVEREND CANON 

DAVID HEMETER JOHNSON 

The Reverend Canon Johnson is the Canon to the Ordinary for the Diocese of Mississippi. He joins us Sunday to baptize his grandson, Harris Rendfrey, son of Leigh and Fred Rendfrey and brother of Walt. 

 

WELCOME GUEST ORGANIST 

Sunday, we welcome guest organist Paul Schimel. 

 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES 

Friday, July 24 & 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 office@christchurchcathedralmobile.org

 

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 

On Friday, July 24, our youth will join the new bishop in donating items as part of a service project for Wilmer Hall. 

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). 


SEATING OF THE 4TH BISHOP 

Sunday, July 26 

10:00 a.m. 

Christ Church Cathedral 

Our service on July 26 will begin with our new bishop, Russell Kendrick, knocking on the front doors of our church. We will welcome him for the first time to his cathedral. Please plan to be here when we seat him. 

 

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 

 

Saturday, July 25 

2:00 p.m. 

ORDINATION & CONSECRATION 

Mobile Expo Hall 

 

4:00 p.m. 

RECEPTION 

Christ Church Cathedral 

 

YOUTH EVENTS 

SURROUNDING THE CONSECRATION 

Friday, July 24 

The weekend will start mid-morning at Wilmer Hall. 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 

After morning activities and lunch everyone will to the Mobile Civic Center Expo Hall for the Bishop Consecration at 2:00 p.m. 

 
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, Smitty Vanke 

 

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, Frances Robison, Jim McCall, Emily Hubbard, Lil Tatum, Mike Dowers, Sue Mooney, Jason Lockwood, Sue Shivers, Ainsely McNeely 

 

For Those Serving in the Military: 

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: 

Harris Stevens Rendfrey, son of Leigh and Fred Rendfrey 

 

Anglican Cycle of Prayer: 

The Anglican Church of Port Elizabeth and Pretoria, Southern Africa 

 

Cathedral Cycle of Prayer: 

St. Jude's, Niceville, Florida; Sara Phillips, Pastoral Leader, St. Mary's, Coden 

 

Ecumenical Cycle of Prayer: 

The Church in Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico, and Pilgrim Rest AME Zion Church, Mobile 

 

Prison Ministry Cycle of Prayer: 

Federal Correction Institution and Camp, Marianna, Florida 

 

Flowers:

The flowers on the altar and font are given to the glory of God and in thanksgiving for the baptism of Harris Stevens Rendfrey. 

 

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
July 19, 2015

Celebrant and Preacher

Dean Gibson 

 

Concelebrant

Canon Johnson

 

First Reading

Margaret Thigpen 

 

Second Reading

Lucy Moore 

 

Intercessor 

Lynn Yankie 

 

Chalice Bearers

Bill Skinner, Ginny Behlen 

 

Oblationers

Nora Knight Johnson, Frederick Gillette Rendfrey 

 

Crucifers

Charlie Ramo, Annabelle Ramo 

 

Acolytes 

Julianna Ramo, Sadie Ladd

 

Children's Chapel

Corinne Betbeze, Barbara Mitchell, Elinor Gibson 

 

Altar Guild

Perrin Drew, Barbara Archer, Harriet Jean Boughton, 

Shannon Harris, Lissa Watkins, Barry Weeks 

 

Flower Guild 

Perrin Drew, Judy Henson, Robbie Lynn Irvine 

 

Ushers

Will Gamble, Brooke Grehan, Steve Hall 

 

Hospitality Team

Betty Reniewicz, Ginny Behlen, Joy Dean,  Gaye Formanek, 

Shannon Harris, Laurie Koss, Patsy Seymour 

 
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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