The Lessons Appointed for use on
The Second Sunday in Lent

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

February 21, 2016  
 
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Jerusalem 
1852
William Edward Dighton 1822-1853 
Medium Watercolour on paper
Dimensions Support: 429 x 756 mm
Collection: TATE
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THE COLLECT FOR SUNDAY
February 21, 2016

O God, whose glory it is always to have mercy: Be gracious to all who have gone astray from your ways, and bring them again with penitent hearts and steadfast faith to embrace and hold fast the unchangeable truth of your Word, Jesus Christ your Son; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Service Bulletin
WORSHIP NOTES FOR THIS SUNDAY

Within this week's e-blast you will find a link to a new podcast, called "Pulpit to Pew" or "P2P," produced by Cathedral Family members Stacy Wellborn and Johnny Gwin. You may have noticed Johnny "doodling" during Sunday worship; he is not misbehaving (in this instance, at least), but using his gifts as a visual artist as a way of connecting to words, music, and images that comprise our liturgy. Johnny and I have talked for a long time about ways to continue the interaction begun in worship through ongoing conversation during the week. When he and Stacy began their Deep Fried Studios podcast project, they asked me to participate as a way to get that kind of conversation started.

Here is how it works, at least for now. After our time at church on Sunday, I show up at their recording studio in downtown Mobile, and Johnny and I spend about 30 minutes having a conversation about what he heard (and drew) and what I have been thinking and trying to convey in the sermon. Then Stacy and Johnny use their gifts to edit and produce a short podcast. They will make that podcast "live" early in the week, and our web guru, Cindy McCrory, will pass it along via our website and eblast. (See next content block)

I found that last week's conversation led my thinking about the gospel and about our call as Christians in new directions. I hope it may do something similar for you. We welcome your responses and feedback.

This week will give us much to consider, as well. Our Old Testament lesson recounts God's first covenant with Abram, resplendent with images of the vastness of the stars and boldly vivid in its account of the sealing of the covenant. In our gospel lesson from Luke, Jesus responds to news of "that fox" Herod's pursuit of him, and he speaks his lament over Jerusalem, likening his love for its people to a hen gathering her brood under her wings.

There will be much to hear, to see, and to imagine and think about. Please "stay tuned" as we continue to make our way through the wilderness experience of Lent, returning to the embrace of our Savior, Jesus Christ. 


 
The Very Reverend Beverly Findley Gibson
Ph.D., Dean and Rector, Christ Church Cathedral 
  
 


PULPIT TO PEW
Episode 1 - Into The Wilderness (February 14, 2016) discusses the weekly readings and Rev. Gibson's sermon compared to Johnny's sketchnotes 
(called Sabbadoodles). 

To see the Sabbadoodle sketch visit:
MUSIC NOTES FOR THIS SUNDAY
As we observe the Second Sunday of Lent this week, our prayers will be aided by the music of three string players that we know and love here at the Cathedral. Namely, we will be joined by Enen Yu and Gosia Leska, violinists, and Guo-Sheng Huang, cellist. It is always wonderful to host them during our services, and I would encourage you to attend this Sunday as they accompany our hymns and provide prelude music.

Sunday's hymns will be familiar, but the choir anthem is of special interest.  Now let us all with one accord is a text attributed to Pope Saint Gregory the Great (540-604), and the chant accompanying it dates from the 12th century. Gregorian chant is a vast and important body of music not only for the church, but for Western music in general. Composers have been inspired by these chants since the very beginnings of polyphony (simultaneous combination of multiple parts/melodies), and they were instrumental in creating Western music as we know it. Sunday's chant sets St. Gregory's ancient Lenten text perfectly. Let yourself be drawn into its simplicity and know that countless Christians before us have heard these very tones. Verse one of St. Gregory's text is printed below.

Now let us all with one accord,
in company with ages past,
keep vigil with our heavenly Lord
in his temptation and his fast. 

These words, when coupled with the chant, are ideal for calling us to a holy Lent, but so are the words of John Donne (1573-1631), found in a setting of my own composition presented by our Women's Trio during Communion. In my setting, I tried to communicate the whimsical overtones of this serious text in a way that is memorable, but unexpected. The first verse of Donne's text is included here.

Wilt thou forgive that sin, where I begun,
which is my sin, though it were done before?
Wilt thou forgive those sins through which I run,
and do run still, though still I do deplore?
When thou hast done, thou hast not done, for I have more.

As we move through this Lenten season, there are many such texts to aid us on our journey together, and we will certainly hear quite a variety of beautiful texts and music, culminating with the joy of Easter Sunday. However, until then, I would encourage you to allow our music ministry to minister to you through our services and concerts this season. Remember that in addition to the Sunday morning Eucharist, we also offer a 4:00 PM Eucharist in the Cathedral Chapel on Sundays during Lent. This Wednesday, February 24, we will host The Archduke Trio, Mobile's own chamber ensemble consisting of Enen Yu, violinist, Guo-Sheng Huang, 'cellist, and Robert "Bob" Holm, pianist. We are blessed to host many fine musicians here at the Cathedral, but certainly these three from the Mobile Symphony Orchestra are always a highlight of our season. See you in church!
 



 
 
Christopher Powell
Organist and Choir Master
 
MINISTERS OF THE LITURGY

Celebrant and Preacher
Dean Gibson 

Assisting
Canon Wagner 

First Reading
Grant Zarzour 

Psalmist
Harwell Coale 

Second Reading
Douglas Kearley 

Intercessor
Carolyn Eichold 

Chalice Bearers
Mark Weeks, Ron Snider 

Oblationers 
Tiny and John Spottswood 

Crucifers
Charlie Weeks, Kate Watkins 

Acolytes
Yates Grehan, Tré Mitchell, Sadie Ladd,
Virginia Ladd, Blake Ferguson 

Children's Chapel
Kim Ellis, Tré Mitchell 

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

Flower Guild
Homer McClure 

Ushers
Bob Forster, Cart Blackwell, John Ferguson,
Douglas Kearley, Grant Zarzour 

Hospitality Team
Marianne Hall, Chambliss Brister, Kim Ellis, 
Valerie Hines, Lucy Moore, Kristyn Seawell 

CATHEDRAL NOTES

LENTEN MUSIC AT NOON
Lenten noon-day concerts are 30 minutes, 
followed by a luncheon in the Chapter House.
  • 11:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II in the Chapel
  • 12:00 p.m. Meditation and Music in the Church
  • 12:30 p.m. Luncheon in Chapter House

Wednesday, February 24 
The Archduke Trio 
We are pleased to welcome again Mobile's own chamber ensemble, The Archduke Trio, featuring masterful artists from the Mobile Symphony Orchestra, Enen Yu, violinist, Guo-Sheng Huang, violoncellist, and Bob Holm, pianist. 

Wednesday, March 2 
Monika Cosson 
Monika Cosson will offer a program of music for mezzo-soprano that will highlight the rich and expressive quality of her voice. Cosson has performed with such ensembles as the Pensacola Choral Society, the New Orleans Opera, Santa Fe Opera, and Opera Southwest.

Wednesday, March 9 
Bella Voce Women's Chorus 
Again this season, we welcome Bella Voce, the ever-popular "premier" women's chorus of Mobile. Engaging innovative, this group of ladies is sure to delight and inspire.

Wednesday, March 16 
A Classic Combination 
This program features beautiful compositions for violin and piano. Hear violinist, Gosia Leska, and pianist, Christopher W. Powell.


  GROUP SUNDAY SCHOOL 
Instructed Eucharist 
Next Sunday, February 28 
Our children in grades 3 through 12 will meet during Christian Formation for an Instructed Eucharist in the Chapel. This will be a great opportunity for our youth to learn more about "the principal act of Christian worship on the Lord's Day..." (p. 13 of the BCP) and participate in the service. Members of the Confirmation Class are required to attend this event. For more information, please contact Canon Wagner.

SUNDAY AFTERNOON EUCHARIST IN LENT 
February 21, 28, & March 6, 13 at 4:00 p.m. in the Chapel 
Come experience a quiet afternoon liturgy at the Cathedral.

EYC LOCK-IN 
Friday, February 26 starting at 5:30 p.m. 
Lock-In is to be held at the Cathedral. We will have some food, fellowship, and fun as we endeavor to spend an evening at Christ Church Cathedral. Youth will be on campus from 5:30 p.m. Friday, February 26 until 9:00 a.m. Saturday morning. Parents will need to sign youth in and out. There will be a Youth and Parent Covenant with behavior expectations to be signed. We will have plenty of food, movies, and games. The event will feature Evening and Morning Worship. 

ADULT INQUIRERS CLASS 
Tuesday, March 8 & Tuesday, March 15 
5:15 p.m., in the library.


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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, Sonny Burchfield, Alice Carwie, Katherine Deaton, Hank Cobb, 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, 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, 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, Ralph Neal, Mark Mason, Anita Stead, Tim Fulton, Bennett Stenger, Gladys Crowson, Billy Yost, Noel Fell, 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, 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, Kaye Koffler, Tay Morrissette, Robert L. Hatcher, Bob Williams, Mary Katzman, Jennifer Strong, David Keniston, Zaidee Galloney, Maggie Behlen, Evelyn and Bill McGeHee, Chrissie Irby, Adele Stuardi Gwatkin, Lydia Moore, Bill Betbeze, B. F. Paty Daves, Ralph Boudreaux, Tommy Roberson, Billy Bailey, Henry Trice, Pete and B.J. Cobb, Carolyn Shores Wright, Cathlene Quizon, Rip Nance, Shelley Carr Nightingale, Charlie Mae Moreé, Fred Bennett, John Houston Tatum, Jr., Mary Christine Wilson

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, Margie Hall Malloy

Repose of the Soul:
Carolyn Graham

Anglican Cycle of Prayer:
The Anglican Church of Central America

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

Ecumenical Cycle of Prayer:
The Church in Portugal, Spain, Italy, and Malta; and Bay Community Church, Mobile

Prison Ministry Cycle of Prayer:
Apalachee Correctional Intsitution, Sneads, Florida

Thanksgiving Designation:
We give thanks today for the anniversary of the birth of William Thigpen Russell and for the baptism of Erin Michelle McDougald, daughter of Rebecca A. and Scott A. McDougald.
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