CSA Red Banner
In This Issue
Prayers
Nota Bene
Calendar Highlights
Clergy, Staff, and Chapter
Feast of the Presentation
Noontime Concerts
Candlemas Evensong
Adult Formation
"He Lei, He Aloha"
Climbing Poetree
Godly Play
Check Us Out on the Web
Prayers

 

Cathedral members and friends have asked for prayers for the following people: Celina, Richie, Cathie, Jim, Gayle, Terence, Mark, Tad, Lu, James, Joan, Lynn, Thelma, Louisa, Rags, Paulie, and Brice. 

 

Christ, look upon us in this city; keep our compassion fresh and our faces heavenward lest we grow hard.

Nota Bene
Notes, Reminders, etc.

  

Did You Request Offering Envelopes when you pledged?

Your offering envelopes are ready to be picked up, at the back of the Cathedral.  Please look for your name on the envelope packet.  If you don't see yours, please contact Charmaine at 808.524.2822 x.218 or by email at [email protected].  Mahalo!

 

Calendar Highlights
Visit the Cathedral web site to see the full calendar at  www.thecathedralofstandrew.org 

 

Friday, 7 February

Holy Eucharist

7:15 am - 8:00 am

Peace Chapel

 

Noontime Concerts - John Renke, organ

12:15 pm - 12:45 pm

St. Andrew's Cathedral

 

Pacific Peace Forum

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Von Holt Room

 

Saturday, 8 February

Yoga with Derek Meier

8:15 am - 9:30 am

Davies Hall

 

Vigil Eucharist

5:30 pm - 6:15 pm

Peace Chapel

 

Sunday, 9 February

The Fifth Sunday After the Epiphany

Holy Eucharist - Rite I

7:00 am - 7:50 am

St. Andrew's Cathedral

 

Holy Eucharist - Rite II with the Hawaiian Choir

8:00 am - 9:00 am

St. Andrew's Cathedral

Ka `Eukalikia Hemolele

 

Godly Play Children's Gathering on the Square

9:00 am - 10:00 am

St. Peter's Church Loft

 

Adult Education at the Dean's Forum

9:20 am - 10:10 am

Von Holt Room

 

Sung Eucharist - Rite II with the Cathedral Choir

10:30 am - 11:50 am

St. Andrew's Cathedral

 

Emmaus Journey

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Priory Activity Room

 

Choral Evensong with the Hawaii Sacred Choir

5:30 pm - 6:15 pm

St. Andrew's Cathedral

 

Monday, 10 February

Holy Eucharist

7:15 am - 8:00 am

Peace Chapel

 

Harmony, Health & Wellness Program

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Davies Hall

 

Tuesday, 11 February

Holy Eucharist

7:15 am - 8:00 am

Peace Chapel

 

Bell Ringing Practice

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Cathedral Bell Tower

 

Wednesday, 12 February

Yoga w/Cassandra

8:15 am - 9:15 am

Davies Hall

 

Dean's Book Club

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Dean's Office

 

Bible Study with Rev. Susan Sowers

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Von Holt Room or Rev. Susan's Office

 

Holy Eucharist

12:15 pm - 1:00 pm

Peace Chapel

 

Evensong

5:30 pm - 6:15 pm

St. Andrew's Cathedral

 

EfM

6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Von Holt Room

 

Thursday, 13 February

Holy Eucharist

7:15 am - 8:00 am

Peace Chapel

 

Centering Prayer

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Clergy Vestry

 

Yoga with Derek Meier

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Davies Hall

 

Friday, 14 February

Holy Eucharist

7:15 am - 8:00 am

Peace Chapel

 

Noontime Concerts - Zachary Lum, piano

12:15 pm - 12:45 pm

St. Andrew's Cathedral

 

Saturday, 15 February

Yoga with Derek Meier

8:15 am - 9:30 am

Davies Hall

 

Vigil Eucharist

5:30 pm - 6:15 pm

Peace Chapel

 

Sunday, 16 February

The Sixth Sunday After the Epiphany

Holy Eucharist - Rite I

7:00 am - 7:50 am

St. Andrew's Cathedral

 

Holy Eucharist - Rite II with the Hawaiian Choir

8:00 am - 9:00 am

St. Andrew's Cathedral - Honolulu

Ka `Eukalikia Hemolele

 

Godly Play Children's Gathering on the Square

9:00 am - 10:00 am

St. Peter's Church Loft

 

Adult Education at the Dean's Forum

9:20 am - 10:10 am

Von Holt Room

 

Sung Eucharist - Rite II with the Cathedral Choir

10:30 am - 11:50 am

St. Andrew's Cathedral

 

Emmaus Journey

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Priory Activity Room

 

Choral Evensong with the Men's Schola

5:30 pm - 6:15 pm

St. Andrew's Cathedral

Clergy, Staff, and Chapter

The Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i

The Right Rev. Robert L. Fitzpatrick

Bishop of Hawai'i

 

The Cathedral of St. Andrew

Clergy

The Very Rev. Walter B.A. Brownridge

Dean

 

The Rev. Susan R. Sowers

Associate for Pastoral Care

 

The Rev. Dcn. Kaleo Patterson
Deacon  

 

Program Staff

John Renke

Canon for Music

 

Dr. Susan Lukens

Director of Christian Formation

 

The Rev. Daniel Benedict

Ecumenical Associate

 

Administrative Staff

Charmaine Bernard

Administrator/Office Manager

 

Natasha Dator,

Dean's and Parish Secretary

 

Eric Banaticla

Sexton

 

Mabel Gallegos

Saturday Sexton

 

Chapter

The Rt. Rev. Robert L. Fitzpatrick

President

 

The Very Rev. Walter B.A. Brownridge

Vice-President

 

Debbie Nakanelua-Richards

Senior Warden

 

Andrew Jackson & Christopher Bridges

Junior Warden

 

Elizabeth Conklin

Treasurer

 

Leianne Lee Loy

Clerk

 

Class of 2015

Stanley Yon

Devin Alford

Roth Puahala

 

Class of 2016

Ann Reimers

Priscilla Millen

Kathy Xian

 

Class of 2017

Leianne Lee Loy

Paulette Moore

Harry Spiegelberg

 

Diocesan Representatives

The Rev. Paul Lillie
Mr. John Decker
The Rev. Brian Grieves
Ms. Erlinda Butay

6 February 2014

The Peace

The Rt. Rev. Robert L. Fitzpatrick, Bishop of Hawai`i

 

From the Bishop's Feb. 2014 ASK THE BISHOP column

 

I recently received the following from one of our still very "active" retired Priests (let me note that this Priest is also a graduate of both ʻIolani and UH who was ordained a "couple" of years ago by Bishop Hanchett):

 

"Is a directive on the practice of exchanging the Peace on your agenda?!  In every congregation I've attended in the last 18 months the Peace has devolved into a mini social moment lasting up to 5 minutes and sometimes more. It's like an intermission at the opera.   I noticed one congregation rings the hand bells to signal an end to this exchange, a novel use of these instruments! Is there some guidance to finding the right balance in exchanging Christ's Peace liturgically? Any advice from the chief liturgical officer is appreciated."

 

He gave me permission to use his concern as an "Ask the Bishop" question. 

 

Some have noted that I do not spend a lot of time Exchanging the Peace when I am with congregations.  I usually offer the Peace to four or five people and then sit down.  In fact, I am known to just sit down as folk mill about greeting one another.  On rare occasion, I will even announce the offertory sentence just to calm things down if things get out of hand at the Peace. 

 

Let's be clear:  The Exchange of the Peace is not intermission and it is not supposed to be a time to say hello to everyone else in Church.  Other than the greeting of the Lord's "Peace" with one another, this isn't the time for extraneous conversations. This is not the time to discuss vacations, recipes or Aunt Sylvia's lumbago.  The Peace is not meant to last longer than the sermon.  It is a liturgical act.   

 

What is it?  The Exchange of the Peace is part of the liturgy. The Peace is an ancient Christian practice. It has been associated with Romans 16:16 ("Greet one another with a holy kiss") and similar passages (see 1 Corinthians 16:20, 2 Corinthians 13:12, 1 Thessalonians 5:26, and 1 Peter 5:14). The earliest references to the Peace may be found in writings concerning the baptismal liturgies. After the baptism and the laying on of hands and anointing by the bishop, the newly baptized were included in the exchange of the Peace for the first time.  Justin Martyr (c. 100 - 165 AD) indicates that during the second century the Peace took place before the presentation of the gifts at the Eucharist. It appears that the Peace originally concluded the liturgy of the word. The Peace was moved to the end of the Eucharistic prayer in the Roman rite during the fifth century. The Peace was exchanged at the time of the breaking of the bread prior to the administration of Holy Communion. The Peace was exchanged at this time in the Eucharistic liturgy of the 1549 Book of Common Prayer, and it continues in this position in the Roman Catholic liturgy today. The Peace was deleted entirely in the 1552 Book of Common Prayer (and in Anglican Prayer Books up to the mid-20th century). The Episcopal Church's 1979 Book of Common Prayer restored the Peace at the Eucharist to its ancient position at the end of the liturgy of the word and before the offertory.

 

In our liturgy, the Peace acknowledges the reconciliation of the believer with God and of believers one with another.  Notice that most of the time during the Eucharistic liturgy on Sunday, the Peace comes after the confession and absolution and before the altar is prepared for the Great Thanksgiving.  We are symbolically acknowledging that we are in right relationship with God being at peace and harmony with one another before going to the altar.  In the words of Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew (5:23, 24): "If you are offering your gift at the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift."  I have even heard it suggested that we might better hand out cell phones before the Peace to give people an opportunity to put all their relationships in good order before taking the Sacrament. 

 

So, local practice might include greeting one another in the name of the Lord through much of the congregation - this will be especially true in congregations of ten or fifteen (the larger the congregation, the fewer the people that can or should be personally addressed).  It need not be intrusive and it certainly should not be a time for private conversations.  I don't see any reason for the celebrant or deacon to greet everyone or even to go down every row of seats.  It is a symbolic act that should take no more than a few minutes in any congregation.  It is a serious liturgical act of God's people in preparation for receiving the Sacrament.  It is also an act of joyfully acknowledging our reconciliation with God and one another.  A balance can be reached through teaching and awareness.  We do need to be aware that not everyone is comfortable with hugging and personal contact.  Likewise, we must respect that it is not necessary to greet everyone.  It is most important to greet and be at Peace with someone with whom you have had a disagreement or at enmity before coming forward for Communion.  So, it is best to seek out those with whom you have a problem to Exchange the Peace of the Lord before bothering with your friends or those you love - they don't need it. 

 

Be joyful, be respectful, but please no personal conversations.  Don't worry about what others do.  Don't impose your need to greet, hug or share the Peace on someone who is uncomfortable with the intrusion (and sitting quietly at their seat).  And remember, we are sharing the "Peace of the Lord" as we prepare to receive his "most precious Body and Blood."  This is not intermission or the seventh inning stretch. 

 

For a good congregational study and discussion about the liturgy, I have made two suggestion in my "Bishop's Reading List" for 2014.  First, I recommend Liturgical Sense: The Logic of Rite by Louis Weil (Seabury Books, 2013). Weil has taught liturgical and sacramental studies at three Episcopal seminaries.  He is one of the generation of scholars that shaped the current liturgical practice embodied in the Book of Common Prayer (1979).  His (140-page) analysis of the liturgy and his reflection on popular practices is a worthy aid to help us review the worship habits in every local Episcopal Church in Hawaiʻi.  I suggest reading it with The Liturgy Explained (New Edition) by James W. Farwell (Morehouse, 2013).  These two short books (Farwell's book has only 56 pages) could do much to enhance the style and teach the meaning of worship practices in our congregations.

 

http://www.episcopalhawaii.org/ask-the-bishop.html

Noontime Concerts Organ Recital
Friday, 7 Feb. 2014, 12:15 pm
St. Andrew's Cathedral
John Robert Renke, organ

Program

St. Andrew's Cathedral Noontime Concerts presents John Robert Renke on the great cathedral organ on Friday, February 7 at 12:15 pm, featuring music of Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707) and Josef Rheinberger (1839-1901). Admission and parking are free. Calabash offering gratefully accepted.

Upcoming Music at the Cathedral

 

Friday Noontime Concerts at 12.15 pm

14 February
Zachary Lum, piano

21 February
Mark Russell, piano

Sunday Evensong at 5.30 pm

9 February
The Hawaii Sacred Choir

16 February
The Cathedral Men's Schola

23 February
The Diocesan Choir 
Choral Evensong

Sunday, 9 Feb. 2014, 5.30 pm
St. Andrew's Cathedral

The Hawai`i Sacred Choir

Choral Evensong on Sunday, Feb. 9 at 5.30 pm will be sung by the Hawaii Sacred Choir, under the direction of Dan Werning. The Hawaii Sacred Choir is a nonprofit, nondenominational choir formed to nurture in Hawai'i's current and future generations an education in and love of the world's greatest sacred choral literature from Gregorian chant through contemporary cathedral repertoire and to inspire Hawai'i and the world by performing it in concerts, worship services, community events, and recordings.

 

Service Music

 

The Lord is my Shepherd Goodall

Magnificat and Nunc dimittis Ireland in F

Deep Peace Bill Douglas

Adult Formation Hour 

A Series of Teachings on St. Paul

9:15-10:10 am Sundays in Von Holt Room


You are invited to join us for four more weeks of study - as we consider ways to "Love Paul More!" (This 5-week series goes till Lent)

Christians have had a love-hate relationship with St. Paul for over 2,000 years now. If you find yourself wrestling with Paul in the Epistle readings - come and join in the discussion! We will look at some of his controversial issues - such as marriage, women, homosexuality, and slavery.

Our second lesson, this Sunday (Feb 9th), will briefly review some of the important facts about Paul's contribution to Christianity, and then offer an introductory look at the rhetorical letter-style of Paul's day. By studying Paul's format and style in the macro, (done by using his shortest existing letter, Philemon) we will be better equipped to read and understand all of Paul's writings. This mini-series on Paul promises to engender great conversation, and increase our love of the Lord and of his Apostle, Paul. 

 

Palm Cross Collection

 

Palm crosses will be collected,  on Sunday February  16, February 23 and March 2, to make ashes for the Ash Wednesday services (March 5th).  Please bring crosses, from previous years, and leave them in baskets that will be provided in the narthex.    Any questions, please contact Judy Masuda at 988-0969. Thank you.

 

Climbing Poetree 

Saturday, 8 February 7 pm - 11 pm
Tenney Theatre

 

SUPPORT THE ARTISTS:
$10-$20 SLIDING SCALE

PURCHASE ADVANCED TICKETS ONLINE HERE: http://tenneytheatershow.bpt.me/

 

Girlfest Hawaii, Justice & Outreach of St. Andrew's Cathedral, and MamaWisdom1 present  

 
CLIMBING POETREE performing a special version of their award-winning multimedia production of HURRICANE SEASON: 

Underground Voices Transforming Unnatural Disaster  

 

On Saturday, February 8th from 7P to 11P at Tenney Theater of St. Andrew's Cathedral (229 Queen Emma Sq. Honolulu, HI), the dynamic, Brooklyn-based female duo CLIMBING POETREE will grace the stage with their award-winning multimedia production of HURRICANE SEASON. Selected for a month-long run at the world renowned National Black Theater in Harlem with sold-out shows, HURRICANE SEASON is a two woman show that interweaves powerful spoken word poetry, stunning visuals, animation, and a sound collage of music and testimonials to bring forth renewed hope in the face of worldwide globalization. HURRICANE SEASON connects the issues that surfaced in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina to the "unnatural disasters" that disenfranchised communities are experiencing nationwide and worldwide on a daily basis. HURRICANE SEASON tackles global warming, environmental injustice, policing, prisons, militarization, corporate domination, gentrification, and displacement as they manifest from one gulf to another, with a powerful tale of resistance, resilience, creativity and survival.  
 

Oahu will experience a special version of HURRICANE SEASON entitled: "Underground Voices TRANSFORMING Unnatural Disaster", localizing the general theme of the event by integrating local poets and musical guests to address the cross-pollination of "unnatural disasters" amongst Oahu's Hawaiian and Pacific Islander immigrant communities. Hawaii's Own include: Singer and Cultural Ambassador - PAULA FUGA; Slam Poetry Group - PACIFIC TONGUES (a.k.a. Youth Speaks Hawaii); and DJ/Emcee/Youth Mentor - SEPH1. The evening will also weave in Climbing Poetree's special musical guests, LEAH SONG & BIKO of the Atlanta-based music group RISING APPALACHIA. 

 

Godly Play

The Children's Gathering on the Square
Sundays, 9 am to 10 am
St. Peter's Loft
The program takes place in The Loft at the back of St Peter's Church, from 9 am to 10 am on Sunday mornings. It is appropriate for children who are curious about the bible stories that they hear in church, enrolled in preschool through the 6th grade of school. Older children are welcome to assist as 'helpers.'  

 

Feb. 9 Story of "St." Valentine - Several times during the church year, the lives of individuals who have served God in a particular way, are celebrated. Some of these individuals lived so long ago that there is almost no tangible evidence of their lives, all that remains is the story. Today we celebrate the life of "St." Valentine who  loved for God. Valentine was executed of February 14, 270. The practice of sending love messages on February 14 originated in part from the story of Valentines' note to the jailer's blind daughter. This day celebrates love and commemorates Valentines life.

 Feb. 16 Parable of the Sower - A lot of people think they have this parable all figured out. If you put seeds in good soil they grow, right? Thorny soil is problematic; rock soil is nearly impossible and skipping the soil makes seeds merely bird food. But Jesus reminds us in the telling of this parable that the seeds grow to some extent everywhere. So what is that seed he is talking about? The soil? Does this mean that good soil is not really important? We have pondered the meaning of these things.

The Cathedral of St. Andrew
229 Queen Emma Square, Honolulu, HI 96813 808.524.2822 [email protected]  
Want to see our Cathedral calendars online? Want to get the Cathedral Life or Cathedral Music newsletters directly by email? Subscribe from our website or email [email protected] to let us know. And visit our Cathedral Facebook Page!