From The Dean... For God alone my soul in silence waits... October, 2011 Silence is rare thing in the lives of many modern persons. The ubiquitous ear bud even allows us to layer our personal soundtrack on top of that of our environment. I am told that some people are not even able to tolerate silence while they sleep and must do so with a blaring television in the room. This presents a distinct challenge to the cultivation of a fruitful prayer life. Every source of spiritual wisdom of which I am aware begins with the admonition to seek quiet and peace so that the still, small voice of God can emerge. Like many things that are healthy for us, seeking periods of silence requires some effort and deliberateness, and is probably best initially done in small doses. A good place to start is the Sunday liturgy itself. There are three distinct places in the mass where we observe silence: following the sermon, before the confession and before the post communion prayer. In addition, it is our tradition (and extremely appreciated by many in the worshipping community) that silence be observed during the musical prelude and choral anthems. Our choir and musicians work very hard to create an atmosphere of reverence, and find it disheartening to be relegated to back- ground music! After one begins to feel comfortable in these small spaces of quiet, longer, more profound experiences may well beckon, and the journey into holy silence has begun. The Canticle CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL Bishop Morris Thompson’s Annual Visitation Sunday, October 23 10 o’clock service Bishop Morris Thompson will make his annual visitation to Christ Church Cathedral on October 23. Bishop Thompson will be celebrant and preacher. The service will include Holy Baptism and Confirmation. Please be on hand to greet Bishop Thompson. Inquirer’s Classes will be held on September 25, October 2, 9 and 16 during the CoffeeHour Class at 11:30 a.m. for those who wish to be confirmed in the Episcopal Church. September 25: Church History with Father Morris October 2: Liturgy/Prayer Book with Dean duPlantier October 9: Church Polity with Dean duPlantier October 16: Q & A with Canon Roberts Please contact Canon Roberts about baptism or confirmation. 895-6602 or [email protected] Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana The Right Reverend Morris K. Thompson, Jr., Bishop LECTIONARY TEXTS Christ Church Cathedral (Sunday Readings) The Very Reverend David A. duPlantier, Dean October 2 The Reverend Steven M. Roberts,Canon Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20 The Reverend William C. Morris, Jr., Theologian in Residence The Reverend W. Gedge Gayle, Jr., Priest Associate Psalm 19 The Venerable Priscilla G. Maumus, Deacon Philippians 3:4b-14 Ms. Laurie Bailey, Director of Christian Formation & Communications Matthew 21:33-46 Mr. Jarrett Follette, Director of Music & Organist Ms. Linda Nelson, Director of Advent House October 9 Mr. Chris Speed, Parish Administrator Exodus 32:1-14 Ms. Carol Butcher, Executive Assistant to the Dean Psalm 106:1-6, 19-23 Ms. Suzette Follette, Parish Secretary & Wedding Coordinator Philippians 4:1-9 Mr. Charles Franklin, Property Manager Matthew 22:1-14 Mr. Avery Montgomery, Sexton Ms. Sharon Henry, Nursery Worker October 16 Ms. Karen Landry, Nursery Worker Exodus 33:12-23 Ms. Jeanette Gilmore-Burrell Nursery Worker Psalm 99 Honorary Canons Non-Residentiary 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 The Reverend S. Chad Jones Matthew 22:15-22 Mr. David R. Pitts The Reverend E. Mark Stevenson October 23 Deuteronomy 34:1-12 Vestry Psalm 90:1-6, 13-17 2012 2014 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 Kathy Boyd (Secretary) René Dupaquier Matthew 22:34-46 Liz Glidewell (Treasurer) Earl Moreau Jay Miller (Junior Warden) David O’Leary October 30 2013 2015 Joshua 3:7-17 Bill Forman Jim Buck Psalm 107:1-7, 33-37 Mary Baldwin Kennedy (Senior Warden) Dick Moreland 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13 Boyd Fink Lisa Sibal, Bill Soileau Matthew 23:1-12 I publish the Banns of Marriage Submissions for the Canticle are always welcome. between Laura Marie Kelley and The deadline for articles is the middle of each month. Michael Elliott Rainey. Items for the November issue are due October 15. I publish the Banns of Marriage Please e-mail submissions to [email protected] between Colleen Marie Sweeny and Sunday bulletin announcements should be submitted Richard Michael Bracken, Jr. before noon on Tuesdays to [email protected] and copied to If any of you know just cause why [email protected] they may not be joined together in Holy Matrimony, you are bidden to declare it. ~The Very Rev. David duPlantier, Dean The Canticle May be received via e-mail as a .pdf attachment, downloaded from our web site, cccnola.org, or received as a printed copy in the mail. Christ Church Cathedral Sunday Morning 10 AM Service Please decide which method is best for you and then let us know your Live Broadcast on WGSO 990 AM preference by e-mailing [email protected]. Online streaming and downloadable Many thanks for your help. podcast at www.wgso.com Ministry Fair Coffee Hour Organ Recital Sunday, October 2 Don’t miss Coffee Hour on October 2nd following the 10 o’clock service. That’s when you will have a chance to talk with the many folks involved in all sorts of ministries at the cathedral. Find out about Greeters, Acolytes, Sacristans, Flower Guild; to name just a few. You’ll even be able to Jarrett Follette, Organist sign up should one strike your In Recital fancy! Playing music of Bach, Clérambault, Mendelssohn, Messiaen, Vierne and others Sunday, October 2 3:00 PM Bishop Thompson invites all Acolytes, Parents, Clergy, Vergers, and Acolyte Leaders to The Diocese of Louisiana Acolyte Festival Featuring special guest, Mrs. Margaret McLarty, President of the National Verger Guild, who will lead us in training and a workshop. Don’t miss this opportunity for training and fellowship! Saturday, October 22, 2011 Christ Church Cathedral, New Orleans, LA Registration in Stuart Hall 10:15am Workshops and Fun 11am Picnic Lunch 12-noon Festival Worship in the Cathedral 1:30pm Acolytes of all ages, Acolyte Leaders, Clergy, and Vergers are invited to participate in the service, please bring vestments and your church banner and stand (labeled with your church name), if you plan to participate. There is no cost for the event but we need to know that you are coming! R.S.V.P to Amelia Arthur, Coordinator for Youth and Young Adult Ministries, by Friday, October 14th. Email your R.S.V.P to [email protected]. We can’t wait to see you! The AnnUal CCC ThriFT Sale is ALMOst Here! NOW is the time to clean out those closets, cabinets and cubbies!! The CCC Annual Thrift Sale will be held on Saturday, October 8th, and weekday merchandise collection began September 6th. We also continue to accept items on Sunday mornings, before/ after the 10 AM service. (Please remember that on Sundays there is no staff available to assist.) Weekday drop off schedule is: Mondays: 2PM – 4PM Tuesday - Friday: 10 AM until 12 noon and 2 PM until 4:30 PM Please make note of these times. We appreciate your cooperation in respecting the lunch hour exclusion. Also, if you need help with unloading a quantity of items, please call ahead (895-6602) to be sure someone will be readily available. We are storing items behind the tall screens in the back of Stuart Hall, so please be prepared to pull up to the Sixth Street door for easy off-loading. It will expedite things if you call ahead so staff can unlock the back door for you. If you only have a few things and don’t mind carrying them back to the Hall, then just come on in the front during drop off hours. Not sure if your treasures are right for the CCC Thrift Sale??? We can use pretty much any items you have that are in good shape (but no used underwear, used computer parts or mattresses please). Housewares, appliances, books, videos, DVDs, children’s items, bric a brac, musical instruments, silver, china, toys, working electronics, linens, blankets, clean clothing, belts, ties, handbags, luggage, artwork, tools, pool & patio items, holiday items, Mardi Gras beads, memorabilia & décor, etc. Receipts for tax deductions will be available. PICK-UP SERVICE AVAILABLE – Alice and Frank Hopkins have a small truck and have volunteered to help with your larger items (in the metro N.O. area) We have limited storage space, so we’ll begin accepting large and furniture items only after Labor Day. They can pick up on Tuesday and Wednesday, but by appointment only. Call Alice at 512-0696. Thanks much to Alice & Frank for providing this much-requested assistance! If you have other questions, call Diane Piret at 504-394-1227 (email: [email protected]) or Alice Hopkins at 512- 0696 (email: [email protected]) While bags are certainly welcome, if you have boxes to pack your treasures in (or put bags into a box) that would be helpful since boxes are easier for us to stack. If not, that’s OK—we reuse the bags at the sale too! This is a “Green” event that “recycles” all your stuff! If you have a little time, we sure can use your help the week before the sale for set up. We very much need volunteers during the set-up week (October 3 –7). Even if you only have one afternoon or a few hours some mornings, we’ll be glad to have you join us.