THE [IVING CHURCH AN INDEPENDENT WEEKLY SUPPORTING CATHOLIC ANGLICANISM ♦ JULY 6, 2008 ♦ $2.50 The Floodgates at St. Paul's Cathedral, Fond du Lac, Wis. A 12 t h -c en tury d iagram of a re lig ious site in Engiand The Living Church is pleased to present its inaugural issue on Church Architecture and Restoration August 10, 2008 This new, special issue will focus on the design , building, restoration and preservation that play key roles in enhancing the beauty of Episcopal churches. In addition to photo­ graphs, there will be a focu s on how parishes plan for new or restored building, architec­ tural development , and funding the building, expansion or restoration of their churches. T h is issue sh o u ld be a n ex ce ption a l r esource for a ll cle r gy, vest r ies , and ot h e r lay lea de r s, a nd that m a k e s it a must is sue f or ad v ertisers offering p rod u cts or ser v ices in : Church Architecture Church Restoration Building Insurance Stained Glass Garden/Landscape Design Pews and Church Chairs Liturgical Art and Appointments Church Interior Art & Design Columbaria & Memorial Gardens Lighting and Sound Equipment Tapestries and Banners Icons Pews and Church Chairs Closing Date: Friday, July 1 1 Artwork Due: Tuesday, July 1 5 Co lo r Ad v ert ising a va 1ia b le. Spe ci al ra t es av ai lab le fo r mu lt ip le insertions . Reach nearly 10 ,000 clergy and lay persons including vestry leaders and committee chairs. For more information, call Tom Parker@ (414) 276-5420 ext. 16 [email protected] www.livingchurch.org THELIVING CHURCH magazine is published by the Living Church Foundation, ffYING CHURCH Inc. The historic mission of the Living Church Foundation is to promote and An independent weekly serving Episcopalians since 1878 support Catholic Anglicanism within the Episcopal Church. DavidA. Kalvelage Executive Ed-itor Betty Glatzel THIS WEEK GeneralManag er John Schuessler Managing Editor Steve Waring News Editor Arny Grau Graphic A rtisl Tom Parker Advertising Manager Thais Jackson Fu.lfillmenl Manager Renee Weber Marketing/Promotion Director Michael O'Loughlin Directorof AssociatedPublications BOARDOF DIRECTORS The Rev. Thomas A. Fraser Riverside, Ill. (President) MiriamK. Stauff Wauwatosa, Wis. (Vice President) DanielM uth St. Leonard, Md. (Secretary) HowardM . Tischler Albuquerque, N.M.(Treas urer) The Rt. Rev. Bertram N. Herlong Franklin, Tenn. The Rev.J ay C. James Raleigh,N.C . The Rt. Rev. D. Bruce MacPherson Alexandria, La. RichardMammana , Jr. TheCover Heavy rains from a June 12 storm caused the river waters to clear the lower portions of the wall (above) next to St. Stamford, Conn. Paul's Cathedral in Fond du Lac, Wis. Boats on Division Street in front of the cathedral were used to bring nearby Thomas Riley residents to higher ground , as water nearly crested the cathedral steps . After the storm, curbs were filled with Vienna, Va. garbage from flooded basements , including those of the buildings on the cathedral grounds [p. 6). MissAug usta D. Roddis St. Paul's Cathedral and The Living Church photos Marshfield, Wis. Editorial and Business offices: 816 E. Juneau Avenue Opinion News Milwaukee, WI 53202-2793 Mailing address: P.O. 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' (Matt. 11:28) The EighthSunday After Pentecost (Proper 9A), July &,2008 BCP:Zech. 9:9-12; Psalm 145 or 145:8-14; Rom. 7:21-8:6; Matt. 11 :25-30 RCL:Gen. 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67 and Psalm 45: 11-18, or Song of Solomon 2:8- 13; or Zech. 9:9-12 and Psalm 145: 8-15; Rom. 7:15-25a; Matt. 11:16-19, 25-30 The traditional version of the Angli­ includes another memorable state­ can eucharistic liturgy includes a sec­ ment from Paul about our human ten­ tion known as the "comfortable dency to act consciously against our words." Of the four scripture pas­ best interests: "For I do not do what I sages, the most beloved of the texts want, but I do the very thing I hate" may be the verse that is included in (Rom. 7:15). Even when we know full with FIBRE RUSH SEAT today's gospel: "Come unto me, all ye well what we should do, we embrace Since 1877 that travail and are heavy-laden, and I the evil we know is wrong-the evil will refresh you." which really isn't even attractive and R.Geissle~ Inc. 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Paul's distinctly uncomfortable we find the yoke of Christ easy to words in the epistle provide an assume. The baggage is lifted off our answer: "I find it to be a law that when shoulders when we accept the invita­ I want to do what is good, evil lies tion of our Savior to come to him and close at hand." Good intentions don't find rest in his grace. "Take my yoke automatically put us on the road to upon you, and learn from me; for I am heaven. The devices and desires of our gentle and humble in heart, and you hearts often pull us in quite the oppo­ will find rest for your souls. For my site direction. yoke is easy, and my burden is light" The Revised Common Lectionary (Matt. 11:28). LookIt Up How do Christ's promises of peace and rest agree with his hard sayings about the cost of following him? ThinkAbout It Are there burdens I am carrying that I think are worthy but that I would be better without? 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