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The Lessons Appointed for use on

 The Ninth Sunday after Pentecost  
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Seating of the IV Bishop 

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The Holy Eucharist: Rite Two 

Ten o'clock in the morning 



July 26, 2015

The Miracle of the Loaves and Fishes

Artist: Jacopo Tintoretto (Jacopo Robusti) (Italian, Venice 1519-1594 Venice)

Date: ca. 1545-50

Medium: Oil on canvas


 

This painting depicts one of two miracles during which Christ fed a large multitude with a few loaves and fishes; here he hands Saint Andrew one platter of each to be distributed. With its exaggerated horizontal composition the painting must have been commissioned for a typical deep lateral wall of a chapel in Venice, where it would have hung across from a companion painting of "Christ Washing the Feet of the Disciples" (Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto). The subjects of both works relate to the sacrament of the Eucharist. Designed by Tintoretto about 1545-50, like many of his larger works it was executed in part by the artist and in part by members of his workshop.

Source: Metropolitan Museum of Art





THE COLLECT FOR SUNDAY
O God, the protector of all who trust in you, without whom nothing is strong, nothing is holy: Increase and multiply upon us your mercy; that, with you as our ruler and guide, we may so pass through things temporal, that we lose not the things eternal; 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 Ninth Sunday after Pentecost                     July 26, 2015    

Our worship this Sunday will be the culmination of the Consecration weekend-the Seating of our 4th Bishop in his cathedra here at the Cathedral Church of the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast. This will be an historic day in our life here at Christ Church Cathedral, an event to be seen only every few decades, and one that you will not want to miss. 

 

We will begin with a "reverse" procession as the Dean and Chapter move through the congregation to the main door of the church. Once there, after the bell is rung ten times, the Bishop will knock three times on the door with his crozier. The Wardens will open the door, and the Bishop will enter and ask to be seated. The procession will then go to the front of the church, where all can see, and the Dean will welcome the Bishop and lead him to his chair. Once seated and welcomed by all, the Bishop will preside at his first Eucharist at the Cathedral. He will preach and celebrate the Eucharist, beginning his ministry of teaching and serving as chief priest and pastor to the diocese. 

 

Following our worship, we will have a time of hospitality in the Chapter House. This will be your opportunity to greet Bishop Kendrick and his family and welcome them to Christ Church. 

 

I cannot express how thankful I am for the servant work and leadership offered by the Cathedral Family over the past years and months, as we have prepared to be the center of hospitality for this Consecration weekend. Surely the Lord is in this place and in the hearts and minds of His people here. I look forward with great joy to worshiping with you this Sunday. 

 

What follows is the inside cover of our Sunday bulletin. I think that you will find it a humbling and moving account of the history of Christ Church and her bishops, up to and including this Sunday.

 

 

ABOUT THIS CELEBRATION

Bishops have come to this site for almost 185 years. Today, the fourth Bishop of the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast of The Episcopal Church, the Right Reverend James Russell Kendrick, comes to be seated in his chair, the cathedra, in Christ Church Cathedral. He is welcomed by fellow Episcopalians from throughout our Diocese and beyond, and by our friends in Mobile. 

 

On February 19, 2005, the 34th annual convention of the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast, with the agreement of the Bishop, the Rector and Vestry of Christ Church, and the Standing Committee of the Diocese, established this parish as the Cathedral Church of the Diocese. On April 23, 2005 The Right Reverend Philip Menzie Duncan II was the first bishop to be seated here. 

 

When Bishop Kendrick is led to his chair, he will walk in the heritage of venerable episcopal predecessors. On January 25, 1830, the Right Reverend Thomas C. Brownell, Bishop of Connecticut, presided in the first edifice on this site over a convention of two priests and nine laymen from Mobile, Tuscaloosa, and Greensboro, which organized the Diocese of Alabama. Provisional episcopal oversight was given before and after this by Bishop James H. Otey of Tennessee, Bishop Jackson Kemper of Missouri, and Bishop Leonidas Polk of Louisiana. 

 

The first Bishop of Alabama, the Right Reverend Nicholas Hamner Cobbs arrived in Mobile in late November of 1844. On the first two Sundays in December, he officiated here, the Greek revival church and Doric portico not yet five years old. 

 

Here, the funeral rites for the Right Reverend Richard Hooker Wilmer, II Bishop of Alabama, were held on June 15, 1900. Remembered in Mobile for his successful resistance during the Civil War to the inclusion of military governance in the prayers of the church, he is buried in Magnolia Cemetery. 

 

The centennial celebration of the Diocese of Alabama met here January 24 through January 26, 1930. The Right Reverend William George McDowell presided, and the Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, the Most Reverend James DeWolf Perry of Rhode Island, was present. 

 

The funeral of the first bishop of the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast, The Right Reverend George Mosely Murray, took place at the Christ Church Cathedral on July 22, 2006. 

 

Christ Church continues to be a vibrant congregation in Mobile, and its clergy and members continue their ministry of hospitality in welcoming the Bishop of the Diocese to his chair of oversight. As he proclaims the Word of God and celebrates the sacraments of the Gospel as chief priest and pastor, he encourages all baptized persons in their gifts and ministries, and guards the faith, unity, and discipline of the Church. 

 

 

 

The Very Reverend Beverly Findley Gibson

Ph.D., Dean and Rector, Christ Church Cathedral 

 

 

 

MUSIC NOTES FOR THIS SUNDAY

The Ninth Sunday after Pentecost                     July 26, 2015    

 As we prepare to celebrate the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost this Sunday, we also prepare to celebrate so much more! This weekend is filled with meaningful events in the life of our diocese, and we rejoice to be at the heart of it all as the Cathedral. Our "in house" music ministry has been preparing for these events for months, as have musicians from across this diocese. From Eufaula to Panama City, Mobile to Pensacola, and just about everywhere else in our geographically large diocese, musicians have been rehearsing for our nearly 200 voice strong Diocesan Choir. On Saturday, July 25, 2015, we will all come together to lead the people of God in song during the Consecration Eucharist of our Fourth Bishop, Russell Kendrick. We will sing hymns, psalms, acclamations, and anthems. Our organists will play nearly an hour of prelude music drawn from many historical periods and countries. Indeed, our music for this occasion will run the gamut of the Anglican musical tradition and beyond. The texts we will sing come from the Bible as well as from poets, lyricists, and theologians of past and present. You will hear anthems from the high Anglican choral tradition of the Church of England, hymns beloved by Christians everywhere, hymns drawn from African-American traditions, and folk-inspired selections presented by guest musician, Fran McKendree. We sing because we rejoice in salvation. We sing because we rejoice in the future of this diocese and our place as its Cathedral church. We sing because we celebrate what is right with the world.

 

     On Sunday, the Right Reverend Kendrick will be formally seated in our Cathedral. The word "cathedral" comes from the Latin word, "cathedra," meaning, "chair." In our sanctuary, to the left of the altar, one will find the bishop's chair - the cathedra. We are the "house of the chair," and we offer our songs this Sunday in affirmation of this identity and in praise of our Creator God. The Cathedral Choir will offer beautiful acclamations of "alleluia" as Bishop Kendrick takes his place as chief shepherd of our diocese. We sing this not only because we are grateful for his leadership, but because we rejoice in Christ's mission that we will discern together in the coming years. At the offertory, the choir will sing a beautiful anthem, Teach Me, O Lord. This text is appropriate as we look to the future. Indeed, all our hymns and spiritual songs this Sunday speak either directly or indirectly about our mission and calling as Christians. They speak of a vision of peace, unity, and love. Our music this Sunday speaks of a "right relationship" between God and humanity.

 

     We have been working hard, but it will all be worth it if even one person's life is touched by our musical offering. Please support us in these next days by praying for all involved in making these services and processes possible. Join us on Saturday in prayer and song, and join us this Sunday as we celebrate the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost and so much more.



 

Christopher Powell

Organist and Choir Master

 

 

THE MINISTERS OF THE LITURGY
July 26, 2015

 

CELEBRANT AND PREACHER 

The Right Reverend J. Russell Kendrick

Bishop,  Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast

 

CONCELEBRANT 

The Very Reverend Beverly Findley Gibson

Ph.D., Dean and Rector, Christ Church Cathedral 

 

ASSISTING 

The Reverend Canon Daniel Andrew Wagner

Canon Pastor, Christ Church Cathedral

 

LAY READERS 

First Reading 

Gary Alan Moore 

 

Intercessor 

Carolyn Delchamps Eichold

 

Second Reading 

William Kennon Drew 

 

CHALICE BEARERS 

Carolyn Stephenson Jeffers

John Stephenson McClelland 

 

OBLATIONERS 

Kendrick Family 

 

CRUCIFERS 

Annabel Marie McKay, Mary Kathrine Watkins 

 

ACOLYTES 

TORCHES: Charlie Tobler Ramo, Charles Robert Weeks 

FLAGS : Jordan Allison Chow, Brooke Yates Grehan, Jr. 

BANNER: John Owen McElhaney 

 

MUSIC 

Christopher William Powell, Cathedral Organist and Choirmaster 

Katherine Elaine Powell, Assistant Choirmaster 

Cleamon Rubin Downs, vocalist 

Christ Church Cathedral Choir 

 

CHILDREN'S CHAPEL 

Corinne R. Betbeze, Kimberly Smith Ellis 

 

ALTAR GUILD 

Carolyn Bradford Stephenson, Chair 

Virginia Lyn Bennett, Holly Kaufmann Hall, 

Marianne Nance McIntyre Stephens, Lynn Betbeze Yankie 

 

USHERS 

Robison Clarendon McClure, Jr. Chair 

David Brady, Clarke Upham Irvine, Jr., 

Banks Ladd, Jex Luce, Homer Leon McClure 

 

FLOWER GUILD 

Robbie Lynn Dunn Irvine, Chair 

 

HOSPITALITY TEAM 

Margaret Marion Thigpen, Chair 

 


CATHEDRAL NOTES 


 

THANK YOU 


 

The Christ Church Cathedral Family has been engaged with the bishop search process since November 2013. As the search and transition processes draw to a close, we are now rejoicing the culmination of that work. 


 

We welcome Russell and Robin and their family, as well as visitors from within and without the diocese. 


 

We would be remiss if we did not take time to say thank you to every member of the Cathedral Family from Harris Rendfrey, whose baptismal water was added to the font at the Consecration, to our tried and true leadership who stepped up time and again with gifts of time and talent in addition to generous financial support. 


 


 

The Chapter and Vestry: 

Robert Willis Israel, Senior Warden 

Hetty Cunningham Newell and Charles Stephen McKay, Junior Wardens 

William Kennon Drew, Treasurer 

Harwell Ellis Coale, Jr., Chancellor 

Ronald A. Snider, Clerk 

V. Lyn Bennett 

Cartledge W. Blackwell III 

Sage M. Bolt 

John D. Davidson 

Mary Esther T. Elliott 

Lewis H. Golden 

Steven B. Hall 

George B. Inge 

Banks C. Ladd 

Alison S. Mitchell 

Barbara L. Mitchell 

Lucy F. Moore 

Henry R. Seawell IV 

Margaret M. Thigpen 

Thomas B. Van Antwerp 


 

Chapter Members 

Mendy Henderson 

Gary Moore 

The Rev. Aaron Smith 


 


 

Our Consecration Celebration Leadership Team 

Julie McClelland 

Rosemarie McClure 

Carolyn Eichold 

David and Lucy Brady 


 

The Taste of the Central Gulf Coast 

Leadership Team 

Preston and Sage Bolt 

John and Anne Blake Brooks 

Chuck and Perri McKay 

John and Julie McClelland 

Lissa and Jay Watkins 

Hetty Newell, Bob Israel, Lyn Bennett 

Carrington Foods, Inc. for their generosity 


 

Everyone who served at the Celebration 


 

Those who joined us in the office, where we loved sharing time with them: Lucy Rouse Wright, Holly Hall and Alison Mitchell 


 

The Flower Guild, under the able leadership of Robbie Lynn Irvine, and the St. Paul's, Mobile, Flower Guild Team 


 

The Altar Guild under the leadership of Barbara Archer, and Paula Watkins, and Leslie Ladd, Jennifer Grehan, Carolyn Stephenson, Nance Stephens, Lynn Yankie, Holly Hall, Lyn Bennett 


 

The lady who says "yes": Leslie Ladd 


 

Ginny Behlen and Team Moss: 

Betty Reniewicz, Gaye Formanek, Ritchie and Shannon Harris, Laurie Koss 


 

Jana Simpson, Elizabeth Harrison, Judy Henson, 

Lucy Lyons, Win and Kathy Thurber 


 

The Christ Church Cathedral Hospitality Teams 

and Margaret Thigpen 


 

Those who joined the Liturgy Team 


 

The Cathedral Choir under the leadership of 

Christopher and Katie Powell 


 

Our Usher Chair, Robby McClure and his team 


 

Decorations Chair, Homer McClure 


 

Logistics Chair, Chuck McKay


 

Judi Gulledge, who can do anything 


 

Dean Gibson for serving as Master of Ceremony 


 

Christ Church Cathedral Staff: 

Judy Jones 

Polly Garner 

Marla Reis 

Brenda Stanton 

Christopher Powell 

Katie Powell 

Carolyn Jeffers 

Canon Dan Wagner 


 

Sean Thomas and his amazing team 


 

And, above all, 

Provost and Transition Chair, Carolyn Jeffers 


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MUSICA SACRA CHAMBER CHOIR 

Under the direction of Christopher Uhl, 

with organist Jeff Clearman, will sing 

CHORAL EVENSONG 

(according to the rite of the 1662 Book of Common Prayer) 

Sunday, August 2 at 4:30 p.m. 

All Saints Episcopal (151 South Ann Street) 


 

Featured works will include the Magnifact and Nunc dimittis by T. Tertius Nobel, as well as Charles Villiers Stanford's If ye then be ris'n with Christ for double choir. The Preces and Responses are by William Byrd. 

Donations at the door are welcome 


 



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 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 Vanek, Jordan Moore 

 

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, 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, Ward Faulk

 

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 

 

Anglican Cycle of Prayer: 

The Anglican Church of Quebec, Canada 

 

Cathedral Cycle of Prayer: 

The Episcopal Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast; Sara Phillips, Pastoral Leader of St. Mary's, Coden 

 

Ecumenical Cycle of Prayer: 

All faith communities in the City of Mobile 

 

Prison Ministry Cycle of Prayer: 

Federal Prison Camp, Pensacola, Florida 

 

Flowers:

The flowers on the altar are given to the glory of God and in thanksgiving for the new ministry of our IV Bishop, The Right Reverend J. Russell Kendrick; in loving memory of John Caldwell Gaillard; and in loving memory of Virginia Sims Rhen, Virginia Rhen Taylor and T. J. Taylor, Jr. 

 

Prayer for the Diocese: 

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

 

 

 

 


 

 

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