The Lessons Appointed for use on
the Fifth Sunday of Easter

Celebration Sunday

The Holy Eucharist: Rite Two

RCL (Revised Common Lectionary)

Ten o'clock in the morning

April 24, 2016

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THE COLLECT FOR SUNDAY
April 24, 2016

THE COLLECT

Almighty God, whom truly to know is everlasting life: Grant us so perfectly to know your Son Jesus Christ to be the way, the truth, and the life, that we may steadfastly follow his steps in the way that leads to eternal life; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

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WORSHIP NOTES FOR THIS SUNDAY


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

   This Sunday we will celebrate the 11th anniversary of the naming of Christ Church as the cathedral of the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast on April 23, 2005. Each year on the Sunday closest to that date we give thanks for the ministry entrusted to us by the people of this diocese, and we recommit ourselves to carrying out that mission. Everything we do in pursuing our mission is informed by the commandment that Jesus gives in this week's gospel: "I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another."

   Cathedral Celebration Sunday is the day each year when our bishop makes his annual parochial visit. This will be the first official parochial visit made by our new Bishop Russell Kendrick. Although the bishop is present on other major days of the church year, this is the day on which he baptizes and confirms, preaches and celebrates Eucharist, examines and signs our parish registers, and meets with the Vestry. This is also the day when we contribute to the bishop's discretionary fund; envelopes for this purpose will be available on the ministry table in the Chapter House, or you may simply place a check made out to CCC, with the notation "Bishop's discretionary fund," in the alms basin.

   There will not be a baptism this year, but we will have the opportunity to renew our baptismal vows along with those who are being confirmed. Eight of our young people will assume the responsibility for fulfilling those vows initially taken on by their sponsors at their baptism. Four adults who have not yet received the laying on of hands in the apostolic succession will also be confirmed. We will all join with their sponsors and families in promising to do all in our power to support them in their life in Christ.

   Then, following our worship, we will honor our newest confirmands and their families and friends with a celebration luncheon in the garden. Once again this year, the young men of the Mobile Kappa League, under the leadership of Carl Cunningham, Jr., will join us for this day. We will put into practice the ministry of hospitality that is one of our greatest gifts! I hope that as many of you as possible will be present for this special day in the life of the church, when we give thanks for the opportunity to serve our Lord here at Christ Church Cathedral.

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MUSIC NOTES FOR THIS SUNDAY

Christopher Powell

Organist and
Choir Master

The Cathedral Celebration is our own special day when we celebrate our ministry to the diocese as the cathedral church. This entails, among other things, serving as the "house of the bishop's chair," being a center of learning and outreach, opening our doors to all in our diocese and beyond, and being a seed-bed for new ideas, ministries, liturgies, and music. Since the bishop is indeed the chief shepherd of our diocese, then we certainly share in that role with humility, faith, and an earnest desire to help others. This is why I chose a setting of the 23^rd Psalm as the anthem this week.

The Lord is my Shepherd, by Thomas Matthews (1915-1999), is a beautiful anthem in an unmistakably Anglican style. Matthews tone-painted this text quite well, and I think you'll hear everything from the dark valley to the flowing waters and the unbridled confidence in God's providence all our days. We are blessed to have three familiar guest musicians join us for this service, Enen Yu and Gosia Leska, violinists, and Guo-Sheng Huang, violoncellist. They will bring a richness to Matthews' anthem that I think would've pleased him greatly!

During Holy Communion, the choir will offer The Call by Ralph (pronounced "Rafe") Vaughan Williams (1872-1958). These words are probably familiar to most of you by now, but they bear repeating often for their poetic illustration of a relationship with God. Vaughan William's melody is haunting, and reminds one of a folk song - something Vaughan Williams was known for. We have him to thank not only for his original hymn tunes and anthems but his pairing of existing tunes and texts. Quite a few hymns we sing today were in some way touched by Vaughan Williams.

On Sunday, the Cathedral Handbell Choir will play our prelude music, Ring Praise, by Bob Burroughs (b. 1937). This prelude is actually a collection of three pieces for handbell choir, and you will hear interesting and varied techniques throughout. My favorite part is the last movement which uses "thumb damping," (ringing the bell while keeping a thumb placed on it) and I think you will like its joyful sound. The handbell choir has worked hard to prepare these pieces for our celebration on Sunday, and I am grateful for their dedication.

At our Cathedral Celebration, we will be reminded of our identity as the cathedral of the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast. While this is a blessing, it is also a calling. I hope our music this week will encourage us to embrace this calling with renewed energy.

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MINISTERS OF THE LITURGY

PREACHER AND CELEBRANT

The Right Reverend James Russell Kendrick, Bishop,

Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast

ASSISTING

The Very Reverend Beverly Findley Gibson, Ph.D.,

Rector and Dean, Christ Church Cathedral

The Reverend Canon Daniel Andrew Wagner, Canon Pastor,

Christ Church Cathedral

LAY READERS

First Reading: William Kennon Drew

Intercessor: Cleamon Rubin Downs

Second Reading: Margaret Marion Thigpen

CHALICE BEARERS

Robert Willis Israel, Carolyn Stephenson Jeffers

OBLATIONERS

Lara Shows Sherer, Roy Richard Sherer

CRUCIFERS

Charles Robert Weeks, Mary Kathrine Watkins

ACOLYTES

Jordan Allison Chow, Elizabeth Diana Elliott

Catharine Rose Elliott, Brooke Yates Grehan, Trevor Stafford Mitchell

ACOLYTE PARENT

Alison Stafford Mitchell

MUSIC

Christopher William Powell, Cathedral Organist and Music Director

Katherine Elaine Powell, Choir Director

Gosia Leska, Enen Yu, violinist

Guo-Sheng Huang, violincellist

Christ Church Cathedral Choir

CHILDREN'S CHAPEL

Corinne R. Betbeze, Virginia Summers Betbeze

ALTAR GUILD

Virginia Lyn Bennett, Holly Kaufmann Hall, Lynn Betbeze Yankie

FLOWER GUILD

Robbie Lynn Dunn Irvine, Chair

Sage Morrisette Bolt, Lucy Bowman Brady,

Homer Leon McClure, Ann Hayden Hawkins Luce

USHERS

Robison Clarendon McClure, Jr., Chair

John David Brady, Jr., Clarke Upham Irvine, Jr., Banks Christian Ladd,

Jex Ransom Luce, Jr., Homer Leon McClure

HOSPITALITY TEAM

Lucy Bowman Brady, Rosemarie Knowles McClure, ECW Co-Chairs

CATHEDRAL NOTES

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YOUNG ADULTS
Thursday, April 21 at 6:30 p.m.
at the home of Sarah Bolt
108 Levert Avenue
B.Y.O.B. & a small appetizer
Please reply to Sarah at sarah.s.bolt@gmail.com

BISHOP'S DISCRETIONARY FUND
Envelopes for donations to the Bishop's Discretionary Fund for support of emergencies Band non-budgeted ministries are available on the ministry table, or checks, with the designation "Bishop's Discretionary Fund", may be placed in the offering plate.

WELCOME MOBILE KAPPA LEAGUE
Members of the Mobile Kappa League, Adult Mentors,
and their leader Carl Cunningham, Jr. will join us Sunday.

9TH ANNUAL WILMER HALL PANCAKE BREAKFAST
April 30
Join the group for pancakes from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
$5 per plate
Sponsorships available

EYC

Next Sunday, May 1

Our youth have a study break from

4:00 to 6:00 PM at IHOP (3912 Airport Blvd).

For more information, please see Canon Wagner or Sarah Bolt.

FORWARD DAY BY DAY
Daily devotionals for May, June and July are available on the ministry table.
Find it online HERE.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Tuesday, June 7 - Thursday, June 9

Egypt: Joseph's Journey from prison to palace

SPEND A LITTLE WHILE

ON THE NILE!

Alison Mitchell and her VBS team are busy planning for VBS 2016.

Volunteers of all ages needed.

Sign-up online to register your child or volunteer at

www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/hl/christchurchcath.

Questions? Please contact Alison Mitchell at

alisonmitchell2@gmail.com or 689-7874.

As we plan and prepare for Hometown Nazareth VBS, our team requests your prayers. You may also show your support by making a monetary donation.

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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, Sonny Burchfield, Alice Carwie, Katherine Deaton, Hank Cobb, Martha Middleton, Jordan Moore, Debbie Ramsey, Virginia Snider

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, 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, 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, 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, Kerry Goode, Chris Schnieder, Liz Charbonnet Talmadge, John Day Peake, Jr., A. J. Villars, Kaye Koffler, Tay Morrissette, Robert L. Hatcher, Mary Katzman, Jennifer Strong, David Keniston, Zaidee Galloney, Maggie Behlen, 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, Cathlene Quizon, The Rev. John Rees, Rip Nance, Charlie Mae More�, Fred Bennett, John Houston Tatum, Jr., Mary Christine Wilson, E. J. Boudreaux, Allison Robinson, Randy Batiste, Louise Batiste, Pete Jones, Iris LaCoste, Susan Farr, Robert Zarzour, Christina Stanley, Katherine Carver

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

Confirmations & Receptions:

Harris Jackson Cooper, Dale Barton Elliott, Jr., Elinor Frances Gibson, Alec Ryan Harris, Gavin Andrew Harris, Maria Aalyah Napier, Julianna Duffy Ramo, William Thigpen Russell, Lara Shows Sherer, Roy Richard Sherer, Hayley Lewis Van Antwerp, Thomas Bragg Van Antwerp, Jr.

Anglican Cycle of Prayer:

The Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and The Middle East

Cathedral Cycle of Prayer:

Beckwith Camp and Conference Center, Murray House Assisted Living, Wilmer Hall Children's Home; Sara Phillips, Pastoral Leader of St. Mary's, Coden

Ecumenical Cycle of Prayer:

The Church in Djibouti and Somalia, and the Apostolic Church of God, Mobile

Prison Ministry Cycle of Prayer:

Okaloosa Correctional Institution, Crestview, Florida

Flowers:

In loving memory of Sam & Charlotte Eichold, Alice Eichold

Repose of the Soul:

June Mims Porter