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The Second Sunday after Epiphany

Year C
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The Holy Eucharist: Rite Two 
Ten o'clock in the morning 

January 17, 2016  
 
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The Marriage Feast at Cana. c.1665/70
Oil on panel, 63.5 x 82.5 cm.
Artist: Jan Steen.
National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin, Ireland.
Source: Textweek.com


THE COLLECT FOR SUNDAY
January 17, 2016

A
lmighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ's glory, that he may be known, worshiped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

WORSHIP NOTES FOR THIS SUNDAY
  
  This second Sunday after the Epiphany brings us to the first public sign of Jesus' ministry in John's gospel-the wedding at Cana in Galilee, at which Jesus turned water into fine wine. We refer to this generally as Jesus' first "miracle," and rightly so, because it is miraculous. His miracles were not meant to astound, however; they were signs indicating his glory. They show Jesus to be the one people seek, the Messiah, the Son of God.

    The sign at the wedding at Cana continues the revealing that is the Epiphany experience. The infant Jesus has been revealed to the Gentiles and the whole world in the Epiphany itself; Jesus has been revealed as God's Son, the Beloved in his baptism; now, Jesus' glory as God With Us is revealed through direct experience.

    Family and friends gathered for a wedding and all the attendant celebration. Jesus and his mother (not called Mary here) were there, presumably, because they were kinfolk. When the wine ran out, the family's honor was on the line. Jesus' mother did not tell her son what to do; she simply said, "They have no wine." Jesus decided on his own to give directions to the servants and then to draw out some water-now-wine for the steward to taste. The steward's words to the bridegroom indicate that he believed the good wine to have been held back, not miraculously produced.  The gospel writer concludes the episode by telling us that here Jesus "revealed his glory" and that the effect was that "his disciples believed in him."

    The disciples have already decided to follow Jesus. They have given an intellectual assent to his authority. But have they really experienced his power as the Son of God before this point? If not, then clearly they do from here on out. Their understanding of who Jesus is and what he came to do is transformed.

    As we share the disciples' experience in the revealing of Jesus' glory, we are nudged to ask ourselves if we have really experienced his glory in our lives. Where? How? And did that revelation change us, change our understanding of Christ in our lives? We can all agree, at a level of rational assent, that Jesus is God's Son. Consider this week the ways you have experienced his glory and power in your life.
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    This Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock we will gather in the church to worship together in one of the oldest and most beloved liturgical forms of the Anglican tradition-Evensong. The beautiful language of Evening Prayer from the 1662 Book of Common Prayer will be accompanied by musical settings composed by women. The lessons will be taken from the Authorized Version of the Bible. It will be a sublime experience, a wonderful way to close the Sabbath and to begin your week. Please join us.
 



 
The Very Reverend Beverly Findley Gibson
Ph.D., Dean and Rector, Christ Church Cathedral 
  
 
MUSIC NOTES FOR THIS SUNDAY


This Sunday, the Second Sunday after Epiphany, we continue to enjoy themes of the "Epiphany season." Because the Gospel reading tells the story of the wedding in Cana, I composed an anthem for the choir to sing that has this story as its focus. The piece, Do What He Tells You, is in three sections and is composed of five parts. First, we hear the words of Jesus in four part harmony, "My hour has not yet come." Then, the soprano section begins a repeating phrase illustrating Mary's words to the stewards, "Do what he tells you." After a while, the tenor and alto sections join in by singing the text from one of the antiphons for Maundy Thursday, "'I give you a new commandment. Love one another just as I have loved you,' says the Lord." Finally, the bass section enters with the first phrase of the ancient Eucharistic chant, Pange lingua gloriosi (Sing, my tongue, the glory). This text is by St. Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274), and extols the glory of the Eucharist and Christ's sacrifice. This chant is sung at many churches on Maundy Thursday if the Eucharist is processed to an altar of repose after the stripping of the main altar. Finally, after all of these parts have been sung simultaneously for a good while, each voice drops out, leaving only the sopranos to finish with, "Do what he tells you." After a brief pause, the choir sings, "And Mary pondered these things in her heart" in four part harmony. The idea behind this is to illustrate that the miracle at Cana, coupled with Mary's instigation of her son's ministry, has direct ties to Christ's Maundy Thursday commandment - the greatest commandment. Furthermore, the addition of Aquinas' 13th century chant links all of this with the later manifestation of the church on earth. So, in a sense, one could view this piece as exposing the beginning, middle/end, and future fruits of Jesus' earthly ministry. The piece is basically minimalist (in an abstract rather than a technical sense) and is intended to give the listeners a "meditation space" in which to ponder all these things in their hearts.
 
Also featured this week is Ralph Vaughan Williams' (1872-1958) famous piece, The Call. Most widely known as a kind of art song for solo voice and piano, the melody is simple enough to be included in our hymnal for congregational use. However, we are adapting it to be a Communion anthem on Sunday. In keeping with the theme of Christ's ministry and ours, the lyrics, by George Herbert (1593-1633), speak poignantly to the heart.
 
Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life:
Such a Way, as gives us breath:
Such a Truth, as ends all strife:
Such a Life, as killeth death.

Come, My Light, my Feast, my Strength:
Such a Light, as shows a feast:
Such a Feast, as mends in length:
Such a Strength, as makes his guest.

Come, my Joy, my Love, my Heart:
Such a Joy, as none can move:
Such a Love, as none can part:
Such a Heart, as joys in love.
 
Finally, please attend our second Epiphany Series Sunday afternoon event, Choral Evensong: Celebrating Women Composers, at 4:00 P. M. this Sunday. The service is not especially long, and it promises to be incredibly beautiful. We will be following the order and texts of the 1662 Book of Common Prayer, and absolutely all of the music we chose was written by women composers. Not only will this be unique, but inspiring as well! We sincerely hope you will join us.


 



 
 
Christopher Powell
Organist and Choir Master
 
MINISTERS OF THE LITURGY
 
Celebrant and Preacher
Dean Gibson

First Reading
Banks Ladd

Second Reading
Lissa Watkins

Intercessor
 Skip Archer

Chalice Bearers
Bill Skinner, Judy Henson

Crucifers
Jordan Chow, Elizabeth Harris

Acolytes
 Leland Moore, Jordan Moore, Maria Napier,
 Virginia Ladd, Sadie Ladd

Children's Chapel
Kim Ellis

Altar Guild
Perrin Drew, Barbara Archer, Harriet Jean Boughton,
Shannon Harris, Lissa Watkins, Barry Weeks

Flower Guild
Smitty & Valrie Vanek, Lynn Yankie

Ushers
Leland Moore, Christian Hines

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


CATHEDRAL NOTES

EPIPHANY CONCERT SERIES

Sunday, January 17 at 4:00 p.m. 
Choral Evensong: Celebrating Women Composers
Choral Evensong is one of the chief glories of the Anglican choral tradition, but it can be interpreted in myriad ways. In this beautiful service of prayer and song, we will hear music composed entirely
by women. The feminine aesthetic, too seldom heard, will enhance our worship this day. Come pray, sing, listen, and hear something new.

Sunday, January 24 at 4:00 p.m. 
Cathedral Pops: Sacred Favorites
In our second annual Cathedral Pops concert, hear Cathedral musicians perform sacred favorites old and new. Always a treat, come be inspired by music you know and love. This is musical "comfort food" at its best.


PARISH MEETING
Sunday, January 31 at 11:15 a.m.
In the Chapter House


YOUNG ADULTS
MARDI GRAS SUPPER CLUB
Wednesday, January 20 at 6:30 p.m.
at the home of Banks and Mary Carol Ladd
106 Levert Avenue
B.Y.O.B. and a small appetizer
RSVP to Banks at [email protected]


DIOCESAN-WIDE
MARDI GRAS PARADE PARTY
Sunday, January 31 at 5:00 p.m.
Hosted for the Youth from our Diocese.


FORWARD DAY BY DAY
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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, Katherine Deaton, Hank Cobb, Jordan Moore, The Rev. Ellis Wilkins.

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, 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, 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, Betty Browder, Allan Tucker, Kathy Sanders, Clarise Waters, Glenn Hill, Leslie Ellis Sharbel, Marian Hall, Homer Kemp, Jane Behlen, Dan Jones, Carolyn Graham, Ralph Neal, Mark Mason, Anita Stead, Tim Fulton, Bennett Stenger, Gladys Crowson, Billy Yost, Noel Fell, the Ward Family, Sybil Willis Rodgers, Hap Myers, Jr., Paul Vickers, Sr., George Robison, Georgia Dominick, Robin Wade, Randy Moore, Rick Nichols, Kate Heddrich, Julie Brinson, Ceaser Bryant, Moana Karstater, Icy Lee Neel, Frances Robison, Emily Hubbard, Mike Dowers, Jason Lockwood, Ainsely McNeely, Pat Fisher, Bubba Murray, Bernice Vickers, Jerry Collins, Grady McMillan, Bobby Moss, Kerry Goode, The Rev. John Rees, Chris Schnieder, Liz Charbonnet Talmadge, John Day Peake, Jr., A. J. Villars, Kay Koffler, Tay Morrissette, Robert L. Hatcher, Bob Williams, Dino Frangos, Mary Katzman, Jennifer Strong, David Keniston, Zaidee Galloney, Maggie Behlen, Evelyn and Bill McGeHee, Carl Cunningham, Sr., Chrissie Irby, Adele Stuardi Gwatkin, Betty Ruth Patek, Lydia Moore, Bill Betbeze, B. F. Paty Daves

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, 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, Tom Pearce, Colton Ulmer

Repose of the Soul:
Raymond Fields; The Rev. Matt Currin

Anglican Cycle of Prayer:
The Anglican Church of Bangladesh

Cathedral Cycle of Prayer:
 St. Michael's, Chickasaw; the ministry of Sara Phillips, Pastoral Leader of St. Mary's, Coden

Ecumenical Cycle of Prayer:
The Church in Cyprus, Greece and Turkey; and True Glory Church, Mobile

Prison Ministry Cycle of Prayer:
Okaloosa County Jail, Crestview, Florida

Flowers:
The flowers on the altar are given to the glory of God and in memory of Troy H. Middleton, Jr. and in memory of Elton W. Archer and Lorene S. Archer.