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The Weekly Newsletter of the Cathedral of St. Philip, Serving Atlanta and the World February 10, 2013 Is Jesus the Only Way? I have just finished a very fun three-part series, at the Sunday Dean’s Forum, on that question, “Is Jesus The Only Way?” You can listen to the weekly podcasts for a review (see podcasts at stphilipscathedral.org/deansforum). But, meanwhile, here are two excerpts from my sermon of 20 April, 2008 (see stphilipscathedral.org/iamtheway), which previewed my remarks recently: (From a story by Emo Philips:) I saw this guy on a bridge about to jump. I said, "Don't do it! Don’t do it!" He said, "Why not? Nobody loves me." I said, "Well, God loves you. Do you believe in God?" He said, "Yes." I said, "I do, too. … Are you a Christian or a Jew?" He said, "I’m a Christian." I said, "Me, too! … Protestant; or Catholic?" He said, "Protestant." I said, "Me, too! … What franchise?” He said, "Baptist." I said, "Me, too! … Northern Baptist; or Southern Baptist?" He said, "Northern Baptist." I said, "Me, too! … Northern Conservative Baptist, or Northern Liberal Baptist?" He said, "Northern Conservative Baptist." I said, "Me, too! … Northern Conservative Baptist, Great Lakes Region; or Northern Conservative Baptist, Eastern Region?" He said, "Northern Conservative Baptist, Great Lakes Region." I said, "Me, too! ... Northern Conservative Baptist, Great Lakes Region, Council of 1879; or Northern Conservative Baptist, Great Lakes Region, Council of 1912?" He said, "Northern Conservative Baptist, Great Lakes Region, Council of 1912." I said, "Die, heretic!" And I pushed him over. (And from my sermon of 20 April, 2008): “In my Father’s house are many mansions. … The power of heaven, the power of God’s house, is that God’s saving grace is much larger, more spiritually spacious, than anything we can imagine. In my Father’s house, are many rooms, many mansions, many places to stay and to reside. What a beautiful image of heaven! What prevents us from getting there? Absolutism does. The hindrance to heaven today is the tyranny of absolutism. We are tempted to think of political parties as either absolutely right, or absolutely wrong. We are tempted to think of political leaders as either absolutely right or absolutely wrong. We are tempted to think of countries as either absolutely right or absolutely wrong. We are tempted to think of different religions as either absolutely right or absolutely wrong. We are tempted to think of our neighbor as either absolutely good or absolutely evil. Such all-or-nothing absolutism is dangerous. Exclusivist absolutism divides the world according to narrow human terms and not according to God’s wide kingdom. Oh, I know there are absolutes About eight days in this world, but they will never be fully defined according to our human distinctions. There are absolutes in this world, only according to God’s standards. after Peter had Let not our religion, then, become simply another player in our dangerous world of competing acknowledged Jesus absolutes. The most serious dangers facing our world today are those resulting from all-or-nothing as the Christ of God, polarities, presented by everyone from politicians to preachers. Let not our Christianity be a player in Jesus took with him that game. Peter and John and Exclusivist faith is dangerous, whether that faith is conservative or liberal. (After all, we have our share of fundamentalist liberals as well as fundamentalist conservatives.) James, and went up Rather, let our faith be in Jesus the Christ. Jesus came to give us life—life above these absolutist on the mountain polarities. Jesus came to give us truth—truth above these divisions. Jesus came to be the way—the to pray. way of saving grace that expands beyond our understanding. Jesus the Christ is the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through him.” (from the sermon of 20 April, 2008). From this week’s lectionary Luke 4:21–30 PROGR AMS DURING THE WEEK

MONDAYS Eat Your Word Bible Study: Noon, Room 380. Canon Women’s Prayer and Praise: 7–9 p.m., Walthour Beth Knowlton leads the Bible/book study. We are Library. Weekly prayer group. Contact Sally studying Genesis. Bring your lunch and be ready for a Llewellyn, 404-247-5144 or [email protected]. lively conversation! TUESDAYS St. Elizabeth’s Guild: The guild meets at noon on the The Dean’s Men’s Bible Study: 7–8 a.m., Room 319. first Wednesday of each month in various locations Weekly Bible study is led by Sam Candler, the Dean of and supports the Cathedral Antiques Show, the the Cathedral, and others. Partnership Against Domestic Violence, and the Cathedral’s Memorial Garden. Contact Susan Dunn, Early Morning Women’s Bible Study: 7–8 a.m., 770-352-0304, [email protected] or Ann Room 316, led by Canon Beth Knowlton. Howington, 404-233-7076, [email protected]. 2013 CHAPTER St. Veronica’s Guild: The guild meets monthly on the Journal for Life: 1:15–2:45 p.m., Walthour Library. second Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. in the Lanier House. Dynamic journaling, pen-and-paper dialogue with Members support Cathedral projects and ECW. Rob Adams, Meredith Bateman, oneself and with God, cleanses the soul, heals the body Contact Judy Bodner at 404-814-1468 or jhbodner@ and informs the mind. For more information contact Henry Benson, Cindra Brown, mindspring.com. Sally Llewellyn, 404-247-5144, or godisforyou@ Merritt Dyke, Adrianne Hill, St. Monica’s Guild: The guild meets the second and comcast.net. fourth Tuesdays at 7 p.m. in the Gould Room and THURSDAYS focuses on support for and fellowship among mothers Bryan Kibler (Senior Warden), Spiritual Direction for Women Group: The group of school-age children and younger. Contact Mary meets on the second Thursdays of the month, 9:30– Grover Maxwell, John Caroline Cravens, 404-869-5686, marycarolined@ 11 a.m., Room 368. Contact Canon Beth Knowlton, cs.com. McCollum (Treasurer), Mary 404-365-1043 or [email protected]. Daughters of the King: The group meets the second Mercer, Toby Reed, Randy Centering Prayer: 4 p.m., Mikell Chapel. Contact Tuesday of the month at 5 p.m. in the Gould Room Ann Hickman, [email protected]. Rizor, Jennifer Rosenblath, for a light supper, prayer, and program. All women FRIDAYS Chandler Rudd, Holly Sims are welcome. The Daughters of the King is a group of Episcopal women who focus on prayer, service, and St. Clare’s Guild: We welcome all mothers of school- (Junior Warden), Robert Spiotta, evangelism. Contact Cathy Hutcheson at 770-451- age children (elementary, middle, and high school) Caroline Wallace, Buddy 0907 or [email protected]. to join our guild for outreach both as a group and as WEDNESDAYS an activity with our kids. Contact Leah Wilkerson at Weston [email protected]. The Dean’s Women’s Bible Study: 10:45–11:45 a.m., Room 319. Weekly Bible study is led by Sam Candler, the Dean of the Cathedral, and others.

CLERGY AND WORSHIP SCHEDULE MUSIC SENIOR STAFF Sunday, February 10, 2013 / Last Epiphany, Year C Sunday, February 10, 2013 / Last Epiphany, Year C Liturgy of the Word 8:45 a.m. Holy Baptism and Holy Eucharist / Lesson: Jeremiah 1:4-10 Staff Singers and Junior and Senior Choristers The Very Rev. Psalm: 71:1-6 Epistle: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Samuel G. Candler 11:15 a.m. Holy Baptism and Holy Eucharist / Gospel: Luke 4:21-30 Cathedral Choir Dean 7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Mikell Chapel Morten Lauridsen, “O nata lux” from Lux Aeterna Dale Adelmann, Ph.D. Celebrant and Preacher: Thomas Tallis, O nata lux Canon for Music The Rev. Bill Harkins 4 p.m. Absalom Jones Eucharist / Diocesan Choir The Rev. Elizabeth C. Knowlton 8:30 a.m. Nurturing Center opens Canon for Liturgy and Prayer 8:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Cathedral Ash Wednesday, February 13, 2013 / Ash Wednesday C Celebrant: Dean Sam Candler 12:15 p.m. Imposition of Ashes/Holy Eucharist / Staff Singers The Rev. George M. Maxwell Jr. Preacher: Canon Beth Knowlton Thomas Tallis, Salvator mundi Vicar 9 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Mikell Chapel Thomas Tallis, Hide not thy face, O Lord The Rev. C. Wallace Marsh IV Celebrant and Preacher: The Rev. Bill Harkins 7 p.m. Imposition of Ashes and Holy Eucharist / Canon for Congregational Life Cathedral Schola 11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Cathedral Gregorio Allegri, Miserere mei, Deus The Rev. Carolynne G. Williams Celebrant: Dean Sam Candler Thomas Tallis, Salvator mundi Canon for Pastoral Care and Elder Ministry Preacher: Canon Beth Knowlton Orlando Gibbons, O Lord, in thy wrath rebuke me not The Rev. John William Harkins III, Ph.D. 1:30 p.m. La Santa Eucaristía, Mikell Chapel Priest Associate Preacher: The Rev. Fabio Sotelo REGULAR WORSHIP 4 p.m. Feast of Absalom Jones, Cathedral MONDAY–SATURDAY The Very Rev. Harry H. Pritchett Jr. Officiant: Bishop Keith Whitmore Priest Associate Preacher: Pastor Gregory Eason Daily Office, Year One The Rev. Todd D. Smelser 7 p.m. Holy Eucharist, St. Mary’s Chapel Morning Prayer: 8:45 a.m., Monday–Saturday, Canon Associate for Pastoral Care Celebrant and Preacher: Mikell Chapel. Canon Wallace Marsh Holy Eucharist: 12:15 p.m., Monday–Friday (Healing on The Rev. Theophus “Thee” Smith, Ph.D. The Nurturing Center opens at 8:30 a.m. each Sunday for Priest Associate Friday), St. Mary’s Chapel. children age four and younger. Evening Prayer: 5:45 p.m., second and fourth Tuesdays; Mr. Charles L. Jacobs Children’s Chapel: During the 8:45 a.m. service, an age- first, second and fourth Thursdays, Mikell Chapel. Director of Finance appropriate Liturgy of the Word is offered in St. Mary’s Chapel for children in first through fifth grades and in Centering Prayer: 4 p.m., Thursdays, Mikell Chapel. CHAPTER the Children’s Chapel for children three years through Indoor Labyrinth: 3-8 p.m., most Mondays and Fridays, Mr. J. Bryan Kibler, Senior Warden kindergarten. Children attending either of these chapel Child Hall. Call 404-365-1000 to confirm availability. services will process into the Nave at the Offertory to join Ms. Holly Sims, Junior Warden their parents for Holy Eucharist. Taizé Service: 8 p.m., third Monday of the month, Mikell Chapel. Labyrinth available at 7 p.m. in Child Hall. ADULT EDUCATION 20s30s

Join us for the following Adult Sunday School classes at 10:10 a.m. Please contact the Rev. George JOIN US FOR SHROVE Maxwell at [email protected] if you have questions about Adult Education. TUESDAY CELEBR ATION THE DEAN’S FORUM (CHILD HALL) Join the Cathedral Join Sam Candler, the Dean of the Cathedral, as he presents contemporary issues of faith 20s30s for their and life, and leads discussion. annual Shrove Tuesday pancake supper! Mark BIBLICAL GREEK (ROOM 370) Howard will host the Beginning Biblical Greek is offered on a drop-in basis in the morning. Anyone who wants to event at his home on learn the basics of translation is welcome to join the Continuing Biblical Greek class taught Tuesday, February on Sundays from 1:15–2:45 p.m. (no tuition or fee; minimal use of texts and media). For 12 at 7 p.m. He will provide pancakes and information contact the Rev. Thee Smith at 404-727-0636 or [email protected]. waffles with assorted toppings. We ask SPIRITUAL PR ACTICE OF MARRIAGE CLASS (ROOM 381) that attendees bring something to share Class will meet Sundays, February 17 through March 10. as well. Please respond to the evite at Christy Gituku, a counselor from the Cathedral Counseling Center, and Canon Wallace stphilipscathedral.org/20s30s or contact Marsh will lead a Lenten Sunday morning series on The Spiritual Practice of Marriage. Mark Howard at [email protected] Topics include: spirituality in relationships, mindful communication, and forgiveness. The for more information. class will consider how applying those three Lenten themes can strengthen relationships. OLD-FASHIONED SUNDAY SCHOOL (ROOM 382) YOUTH We’ll be talking about God this term. Specifically, we’ll be talking about how the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit can all be part of the same God. It’s called the Doctrine of NEVER GIVE UP the Trinity. It can be confusing, but we won’t be talking a lot about abstract theology. We’ll Krige Schabort, a Paralympian on the Team be talking mostly about how we experience God. We promise a light heart and a broad welcome. The conversation will be lively, and we’ll enjoy good coffee. Mack Leath, Beth USA in London, will speak to the 7th-12th Knowlton and George Maxwell lead this class. graders on Sunday, February 10 at 10:10 a.m. in room 121. Krige is originally from LUKE/ACTS BIBLE STUDY (ROOM 380) South Africa and now a US citizen. He lost Our second of two years studying Luke and Acts continues to focus on themes that run both legs and part of his hand in a military through both books: prayer, salvation history, table fellowship, wealth and poverty, women, attack in his early years but has overcome and discipleship. Everyone is welcome. Anyone interested in Bible study will enjoy Paul’s these challenges to achieve athletic greatness missionary journeys and the story of the growth of the Church. For more information by never giving up. Krige and his family please contact Gordon Mathis at 404-842-1595 or Jim Bingham at 404-373-3273 or live in Cedartown. He is a former winner [email protected]. of his division at the Peachtree Road Race CATHEDR AL ORIENTATION (WALTHOUR LIBR ARY) (and was surely blessed by Dean Candler as he passed the Cathedral). Please make Join us as we discuss the basics of Cathedral life: what we do, why we do it, and how to get there. The class will meetSunday, February 10 in Walthour Library (upstairs in the sure your son or daughter gets up in time to atrium) to learn about the variety of worship services, classes, and spiritual offerings held join us for this inspiring event. Contact Rob at the Cathedral, and continues with a brief tour of the building. For more information Adams at [email protected] if you please contact Dan Murphy at 404-365-1079 or [email protected]. have any questions.

POSITION OPEN The Cathedral Farmers Market is adding an administrative assistant position for 10–15 hours per week. Candidates must be available Saturdays, able to lift 30 lbs. and have strong computer skills. Please send resume, cover letter and three references to:

Laurencarey@ peachtreeroadfarmersmarket. February 3 was Scout Sunday at the Cathedral and Webelos were recognized at the 8:45 a.m. service for com by February 14. completing the “God and Family” class. From left to right: Canon George Maxwell, Henry Rosenblath, Jack Siegel, Rivers Graham, Gus Feinour, Wells Kamerschen, and Dean Sam Candler .

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2012 HABITAT CHRISTMAS BASKETS In a Cathedral Christmas tradition of giving, on Saturday, December 15, approximately 20 parishioners in six teams fanned out across the city. They visited eighteen families with whom St. Philip’s has built Habitat for Humanity homes, delivering gift baskets filled with lovingly baked cookies and breads, fruits, nuts and other goodies provided by dozens of parishioners.

Visiting with Christmas baskets keeps St. Philip’s connected with the families whose Habitat homes we helped build, long after the building is completed. Each year we see how Habitat homes provide security for people whose hard work does not yield big bank accounts or time and resources for the Christmas extras in our gift baskets. This year, as we were welcomed by “our” Habitat families, we were able to check on the progress of one homeowner who is recovering from a serious injury; shared the excitement of children’s school and college progress; saw first-hand how Habitat houses are improving communities; and played Santa for the 8 and 10 year-old grandsons of a homeowner whose daughter had just lost her job. In this last instance, several parish families, upon hearing of the families’ situation, generously acted as Santa’s agents, returning to deliver two bikes, along with other toys and a gift card. Imagine the gratitude of a worried mother and grandmother, and the excited laughter of two boys who did not think Santa would come this year!

Thank you to all parishioners who so generously baked, purchased, PHOTO BY JOHN CHAMPION assembled and delivered Christmas goodies, continuing the giving Ruth Vaught, Lola Battle, and Judy Bodner were a few of the volunteers who tradition of Habitat Christmas baskets. delivered baskets to Habitat families in December 2012.

PR AYERS

To have a name placed on the prayer list, please call the Pastoral Care office, 404-365-1034. Persons must give permission to be placed on the prayer list. On Sunday mornings we pray for parishioners who are in the hospital or recovering at home. Hospitals no longer notify us when a member is a patient. Therefore, we depend on family and friends to let us know when a parishioner has been admitted.

For those who are ill or Louis Gruver, Jr Debbie Shelton Pat Krebs recovering: Rita Hendler King Sims Jack Lyle Carol Bosworth Garry Pryor Meredith Stacy Jerry Priestley Kim Flanagan Anahita Rezaee Jane Hollis Alberta Rainwater Pat Glomb Winnie Salmon Lisa Shore George Rhoads Malcolm Baker Mignon Topping Sandy Bruford Stephen Williamson MEMBERSHIP Sally Coulter New Members For those who have died Alan Fabian Matt Cox from St. John’s Episcopal Dorothy Eisenberg Marcia Fincannon Church, Ellicott City, MD John C. Parker Riley Garland Clair Tift Katheryn Peck from Christ Episcopal Jackie Gingrich Church, Albemarle, NC Stan Haines For all those serving their Returning Members Ivory Haygood country away from home, for Travis Peck Lena Hinton their safe return, and for their Bonnie Jachthuber families who wait for them Deaths Elizabeth P. Johnson Clair Tift For all expectant parents Judith Klauba 4 MUSIC

THE BACH-HANDEL CONCERT

Friends of Cathedral Music is proud to present the premier collaboration between the Cathedral Choir and Schola and the Atlanta Baroque Orchestra (ABO) on Saturday, February 23 at 7:30 p.m. The combined musical forces will perform J.S. Bach's magnificent cantata on the great Reformation hymn “A Mighty Fortress is our God” and two masterworks by G.F. Handel, his technically brilliant Dixit Dominus and the grand finale from J.S. Bach G.F. Handel Messiah. Cantata 80, Ein feste Dixit Dominus Burg ist unser Gott “Worthy is the Lamb” ABO players are specialists in baroque performance practice who (A Mighty Fortress from Messiah will use instruments that were either made during the late 17th and Is Our God) 18th centuries, or which are modern copies modeled upon specific historic instruments. Listeners may expect to find that the sound of SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 7:30 P.M. baroque instruments and the manner in which they, the choirs and The Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta soloists will perform reveal a clarity and vibrance in this music that Cathedral Choir & Schola brings it to life with all the freshness and excitement of Bach and Atlanta Baroque Orchestra Handel's own time. TICKETS General admission tickets are available from the Cathedral General admission: $15 in advance / $20 day of concert Seniors & students: $10 in advance / $15 day of concert Book Store, 404-237-7582 and online at stphilipscathedral.org/ concerttickets. Anyone who wishes to support more generously the Tickets may be purchased prior to the day of the concert from the Cathedral Book Store at 404-237-7582 and at Cathedral Choir's fundraising efforts for this summer's pilgrimage stphilipscathedral.org/concerttickets to serve as choir-in-residence at St. Paul's Cathedral, London, and For information regarding Host Committee and Patron Canterbury Cathedral are welcome to join the Host Committee by Tickets, please contact the Music Office at 404-365-1050 contacting the Music Office at 404-365-1050.

DONATIONS FOR RUMMAGE SALE NEEDED The Cathedral Choir invites you to donate items for the 2013 Rummage Sale. We need electronics, housewares, jewelry, furniture, gently-used clothing and accessories, toys, games, holiday and garden items, books, CDs, and DVDs. We will be accepting donations through Sunday, February 24. Please bring items, clean and ready to price, to the music office on the lower floor of the Cathedral or call to schedule pick-up of large or heavy items. Donations are tax-deductible and a donation form is available. The Rummage Sale will take place on Saturday, March 9, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Child Hall. Admission is free. Proceeds will support the choir’s 2013 pilgrimage to St. Paul’s and Canterbury Cathedrals in England. Call the music office at 404-365-1050 for more information.

The Feast of Absalom Jones The Rev. Absalom Jones (1746-1818), a freed slave, was the first African-American priest in the Episcopal Church. TheAtlanta chapter of the Union of Black Episcopalians is sponsoring this annual celebration of his life and ministry on Sunday, February 10 at the Cathedral of St. Philip, starting at 4 p.m. Gregory V. Eason, Sr., Senior Pastor of Big Bethel A.M.E. Church, will be the guest preacher; the Rt. Rev. Keith Whitmore, assistant bishop of Atlanta, will be the celebrant. The Big Bethel Mass Choir will provide the music, and Vernon Kimbro, director of music and arts at Big Bethel A.M.E., will direct the choir. Trey Clegg of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Atlanta will be the organist. A reception will follow in Child Hall. All are welcome. For further information please contact Tiffany King at 770-380-4615 or [email protected]. Join us!

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EPISCOPAL CHURCH WOMEN (ECW)

2013 ECW Board The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) includes every woman of the Cathedral of St. Philip parish. The mission of the formal group is to support the efforts of all members of the Cathedral in order to help people find Christian community through service, study and worship. We encourage you to find your place in ECW.

President St. Elizabeth’s Guild Gigi Rouland, [email protected] Susan Dunn, [email protected], 770-352-0304 Ann Howington, [email protected], 404-233-7076 Vice-President TBA St. Monica’s Guild Mary Caroline Cravens, [email protected], Treasurer 404-869-5686 Kelley Oakley, [email protected], 404-814-0380 St. Veronica’s Guild Corresponding Secretary Judy Bodner, [email protected], Alice Youmans, [email protected], 404-261-1321 404-814-1468

Historian Daughters of the King (DOK) Lucy Perry, [email protected], 404-350-9494 Cathy Hutcheson, [email protected], 770-451-0907 Lanier House Revitalization Chair Jean Morris, [email protected], 770-432-5772 Flower Guild Laura Iarocci, [email protected], Past-President 404-578-0950 Wesley Huffard, [email protected], 404-261-9498 2013 Antique Show Chairs St. Anne’s Guild Mary Elrod, Marion Williams, [email protected], Elsie Gould, [email protected], 404-255-2830 404-365-1107 Cindra Brown, [email protected], 770-409-1229 Chaplain St. Catherine’s Guild The Rev. Canon Beth Knowlton, bknowlton@stphilipscathedral. Jennifer Van Horn, [email protected], 404-252-5300 org, 404-965-1043

St. Clare’s Guild Cathedral Thrift House Leah Wilkerson, [email protected], 404-273-5625 Anne Young, [email protected], 404-351-6028

GIVE TO THE BCM FOOD DRIVE ST. VERONICA’S GUILD RECYCLES COSTUME JEWELRY FOR A GOOD CAUSE “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” A huge sale to benefit SHARE (Shaping Hope and Recovery --Gandhi Excellence), veterans treated at the Shepherd Center St. Veronica’s Guild is collecting costume jewelry for a sale to Each day the news is filled with stories of people who are be held September 25-26 at the Cathedral. This is an opportunity suffering through extremely difficult economic circumstances. The to clean out your jewelry box and also pass along old pieces from need is so great that it seems impossible for one person or one your aunt or grandmother. While the sale will not take place until contribution to make a difference. By donating just $20 at the St. fall, guild members are collecting, cleaning and even repairing Anne’s table in the atrium, or taking a grocery bag and filling it pieces of costume jewelry now. with food, you CAN make a meaningful change in the lives of Vintage and estate jewelry would be wonderful, contemporary the hungry and homeless in our community. The coordinator at costume jewelry would be welcome and even damaged pieces or BCM said “We are so grateful for all [the Cathedral] does – y’all single earrings will be turned into treasure. Broken items of 14K are truly amazing and yours is by far the largest food drive we or 18K gold will be accumulated and sold to benefit the veterans. have! “ Aren’t you happy to be a member of a Cathedral with that Contributions of jewelry may be left at the Cathedral sort of reputation? Doesn’t that statement make you feel good? Information Office in the atrium. Keep that good feeling by visiting St. Anne’s table in the atrium Call Lucy Perry, 404-350-9494 or Sandi Scheidt, 404-848- this Sunday to drop off your check for $20, or by taking home 9981 for more information. a grocery bag, filling it with food, and returning it to the food The SHARE Military Initiative at Shepherd Center provides barrel in the atrium. Thank you! rehabilitation care for service members who have suffered 6 traumatic brain injuries. Learn more at shepherd.org. ASH WEDNESDAY AND LENT

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the holy season of Lent. Lent is a forty day period of preparation leading to Palm Sunday and Holy Week, ending with the Feast of the Resurrection on Easter Day. SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER Ash Wednesday Services February 12, 5:30–7 p.m. in Child Hall February 13 Tickets are on sale Sundays in the atrium for the annual pancake 7 a.m. Mikell Chapel supper. Tickets are $6/child, $7/adult in advance and $8 at the Officiant: Canon Beth Knowlton door. Join us for a delicious feast served to you by our very own Preacher: Dean Sam Candler canon staff. You won’t want to miss any of the Shrove Tuesday fun—a fabulous bead toss, naming of the official Shrove Tuesday 12:15 p.m. Cathedral King, Queen, Prince and Princess, and more! Officiant: Dean Sam Candler Preacher: Canon Wallace Marsh ASH WEDNESDAY FAMILY SERVICE February 13, 5:30 p.m. in Room 382 5:30 p.m. Room 382 Officiant and Preacher: Using the principles of Godly Play, we have adapted the traditional Canon George Maxwell (Family Service) Ash Wednesday service, including the imposition of ashes and Holy Eucharist, to create a service that more fully invites children 7 p.m. Cathedral and their families into the observance of Lent. All are welcome Officiant: Canon Wallace Marsh to join us for this special liturgy. Wednesday Night Dinner will Preacher: Canon Carolynne Williams follow the service, and we would love to have you eat with us! The dinner prices are $6 for adults and $5 for children.

ASH WEDNESDAY AT CATHEDRAL TOWERS Canon Todd Smelser will celebrate Holy Eucharist with Imposition of Ashes at 10 a.m. at the Cathedral Towers, 2820 Peachtree Road.

LISTENING FOR GOD IN THE SILENCE: A LENTEN QUIET DAY THE GREATEST PERFORMANCE: Led by Canon Beth Knowlton THE ROLE OF THE TRUE SELF Saturday, February 23 | 9 a.m.–2 p.m. An Actor’s Perspective on Faith Cost: $15.00 Wednesdays, February 20–March 20 Join us for a day of quiet reflection as we contemplate how we listen 7–8:30 p.m. in Child Hall for God’s invitation in our lives. Our time will include scripture, guided meditation, silence, lunch and Holy Eucharist. Give Tom Key, actor and executive artistic yourself the gift of this time as we intentionally open ourselves to director of the Theatrical Outfit, will God during Lent. To register, please contact Jeannie Mahood at take attendees through the process [email protected] or 404-365-1034. of how an actor manifests a character on stage, in order to show how the WOMEN’S LENTEN RETREAT same process can be applied to “Attending to the Holy In Our Lives” manifest faith, hope and love in a life. The Dubose Conference Center, Monteagle TN For example, parallels will be drawn Friday evening, March 15- lunch Sunday, March 17 between how to memorize and how to Cost is $235 for single lodging and $190 for shared (meals meditate. Each session will include dramatic readings by included). To register, please contact Jeannie Mahood at jmahood@ Tom to enhance and enrich understanding and to evoke stphilipscathedral.org or 404-365-1034. discussion of the principles addressed during the series.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT HOLY EUCHARIST AND DINNER Before going to Tom Key’s presentations, please consider attending Holy Eucharist at 5:45 p.m. in Mikell Chapel and then having dinner in Child Hall. The Worship Schedule is: February 20: Canon Beth Knowlton | February 27: Canon Wallace Marsh March 14: The Rev. Thee Smith | March 21: Canon Todd Smelser | March 28: The Rev. Bill Harkins

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STEWARDSHIP

TO DATE (AS OF 01/30/13) 2013 STEWARDSHIP GOAL $2,243,000 | 754 Pledges $3,500,000 | 1,200 Pledges

JUST OVER $1,000,000 TO GO! The Cathedral community is now less than $1,000,000 from meeting its budgeted goal of $3.5 million in pledges. While our ultimate goal is for every member of this community to financially support the ministry of God, this is an important milestone. We’ll be sending the next batch of pledge cards shortly. In the meantime, if you have not pledged, please submit a pledge as soon as possible. The Chapter relies on these pledges to determine the ability of the congregation to support the daily operations of the parish. Use the attached form or go online to stphilipscathedral.org/pledge. As always, please contact David Rocchio at 404-365-1033 or [email protected] with any questions. Many thanks! I/We, pledge $ ______to the ministry of God in Christ, through the annual operating fund. Name(s): ______Address (if changes have been made in past year): ______

City: ______State: _____ Zip Code: ______Home Phone:______

Signature: ______Signature: ______

Date: ______Email Address: ______2013 Stewardship This commitment, offered in faith, may be increased or decreased due to changing circumstances. Please return your pledge card to The Cathedral of St. Philip, 2744 Peachtree Rd., NW, Atlanta, GA 30305. If you have questions, please call David Rocchio at Campaign 404-365-1033.

THE CATHEDRAL THRIFT HOUSE TREASURE OF THE WEEK Wonderful miniature watercolor of Italian scene in handsome gold Baroque frame! 5” x 7”

Come to the Thrift House to see it, and more. As you shop and volunteer, you become part of this community charity and support the special needs of the Cathedral.

THE CATHEDRAL THRIFT HOUSE | 1837 Piedmont Road | 404-876-5440

Open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Donations are accepted until 4 p.m. daily.