THE MESSENGER May 2015

C H R I S T C H U R C H C A T H E D R A L M O B I L E , A L A B A M A

May, 2015

Volume 13, Number 4 THE MESSENGER

Dear Cathedral Family,

As we come to the close of our program year in May, we

look back and give thanks for the year of growth that has passed

even as we begin to look forward to the events of what promises

to be a busy and momentous summer.

On Sunday, May 3, we said “thank you” to the many good

people who gave themselves, their time, energy, and love, to

working with our young people. The full list of their names

appears on page 6. I am especially thankful for the leadership of

Canon Dan Wagner with our youth, and for the presence,

beginning this year, of Corinne Betbeze coordinating children’s

ministries and Sara Bolt coordinating youth activities. Carolyn

Jeffers continues her faithful work in preparing our young

people for confirmation. As always, we have a wonderful group

of parents and adult mentors who are actively involved in

helping our young people grow in their life in Christ. As we said

our prayers on that day for our high school seniors, I was

reminded of how much each of them has grown and matured in

leadership here at Christ Church Cathedral. We are all proud of

and confident in them, and our prayers follow them wherever

they go.

Cathedral Organist and Choirmaster Christopher Powell

says “thank you” to the members of the Cathedral Choir for

their beautiful work this year on page 5. Our choir has grown

and matured under the leadership of Christopher and his

assistant and wife Katie, and they have worked hard this year in

preparing exceptional music for many, many services. The

choir’s increased presence in our worship throughout Holy

Week this year was especially moving. Christopher has also

overseen the creation of a master plan for our organ’s care and

maintenance, and the first major initiative in that plan has been

accomplished. Look for more information this summer about

the launching of a fund for sponsoring the care of the very

special instrument that has been entrusted to us. I am deeply

thankful every day for Christopher’s presence with us.

The tenth annual Cathedral Celebration on April 26 was a

glorious day. We gave thanks for the ministry of Bishop

Duncan and his wife Kathy on the occasion of his final visit to

the Cathedral for confirmation, baptism, and teaching. The

vestry expressed special thanks in a resolution and the clergy

and staff presented them with a framed picture of their

Cathedral Family. Bishop Duncan named The Very Reverend

A Message fro m the Dean

2015 Annual Cathedral Parish photo taken on Palm Sunday

continued on page 2

THE CATHEDRAL

CHAPTER

2015

Robert Willis Israel Senior Warden

Hetty Cunningham Newell

Charles Stephen McKay Junior Wardens

William Kennon Drew Treasurer

Harwell Ellis Coale, Jr. Chancellor

Ronald A. Snider Clerk

Class of 2015

John D. Davidson

Mary Esther T. Elliott

Banks C. Ladd

Alison S. Mitchell

Lucy F. Moore

Henry R. Seawell IV

Class of 2016

Sage M. Bolt

Lewis H. Golden

George B. Inge

Robert W. Israel

Charles S. McKay

Hetty C. Newell

Class of 2017

V. Lyn Bennett

Cartledge W. Blackwell III

Steven B. Hall

Barbara L. Mitchell

Margaret M. Thigpen

Thomas B. Van Antwerp

Chapter Members

Mendy Henderson, 2016 St. Agatha’s, deFuniak Springs

Gary Moore, 2017 St. Paul’s, Daphne

The Rev. Aaron Smith, 2018 St. Paul’s, Magnolia Springs

A Message fro m the Cano n Pastor As we wind down our program year here

at the Cathedral, I want to say a big “thank

you” to all of those who have helped with our

children and youth offerings. We are blessed

to have parishioners who give of their time

and talent in the area of children and youth in

a variety of ways. We have acolyte parents,

Sunday School teachers, sponsors for our

youth Confirmands, FUN Club leaders, and

EYC helpers and cooks. Also, I am very

thankful for the help that Sarah Bolt has given

to our EYC and Corinne Betbeze who helps

to oversee our Children’s Chapel and K-2

Sunday School class.

June is just around the corner and that

means, other than time over the bay and

hitting the beach, it is time for Vacation Bible

School. This year, our VBS takes place June

9-11 and our program will be Hometown

Nazareth: Where Jesus was a Kid. I hope you

will consider bringing your children or

grandchildren to the Cathedral for this fun

and educational time. We are in need of

volunteers, both adults and youth. Service

opportunities are various. If you are interested

in assisting or have any questions, please

contact me.

Over the summer, we will be planning

for the upcoming program year; yes, even

with the upcoming consecration! We would

love for more people to help with our youth

and children’s ministries. This would only

strengthen our offerings and bring a greater

variety of interaction between our adults and

children and youth. This could be you! We

have a variety of ways in which we could use

your gifts for ministry. We can use assistance

in serving snacks at events, assisting acolytes

Sunday morning, teaching Sunday School (or

being a substitute or team teacher), mentor a

youth for confirmation, or help with our FUN

Club and EYC events. I would encourage

you all to think and pray to see if there is an

interest or desire to volunteer your time and

talent with the children and youth ministry

opportunities here at the Cathedral. If you

have any questions about our opportunities to

serve, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Have a wonderful May and I will see you

at church!

Blessings,

The Reverend Canon Daniel A. Wagner

Canon Pastor

[email protected]

Johnny Cook “Dean Emeritus.” A beautiful

celebration followed in the Garden—oysters,

the Excelsior Band, fried chicken, the works.

I am thankful for the hard work of our ECW

chairs, Julie McClelland and Lucy Brady, in

planning this and other events throughout the

year. Beginning this summer, Rosemarie

McClure will join Lucy as co-chair for the

upcoming program year.

This will be an extraordinary summer in

the life of Christ Church Cathedral as we host

the consecration and attendant celebrations

for our fourth bishop, Russell Kendrick.

Provost Carolyn Jeffers has served for the

past two years as chair of the diocesan

Episcopal Transition Committee, giving

untold hours of her time, energy, and

organizational expertise to that task. All

members of the Cathedral staff and numerous

talented members of the Cathedral parish are

now working hard to prepare for the events of

July 23-26. There will be jobs for everyone as

we move forward! I am thankful for the much

good work that has already been done, and I

want to thank you all in advance for the

efforts yet to come. Stay tuned for more

information!

Please keep Bishop and Kathy Duncan in

your prayers as they prepare for their

retirement, and please also remember Russell

and Robin Kendrick and their family as they

begin the process of transition into our

diocese. Please also pray for the transition

team and for us here in the Cathedral family

as we all undertake the labors of the months

ahead.

Faithfully,

The Very Reverend

Beverly F. Gibson, Ph.D., Dean

Dean’s Message continued

Dean Emer itus Named

Whereas, The Very Reverend Johnny Walter Cook

served faithfully as 22nd Rector and 1st Dean of Christ

Church Cathedral for ten years, from 2003 until his

retirement in 2013, and

Whereas, he led the Christ Church family in their

establishment as the Cathedral Church for the Diocese of

the Central Gulf Coast and guided them in their first steps

as a baby Cathedral, and

Whereas, Dean Cook has been to us a loving pastor, an

inspirational leader, a trusted friend, and has distinguished

himself in every regard as Rector and Dean, and

Whereas, Dean Cook and his wife Mary have

maintained their ties of friendship with us during these

last two years of retirement;

Now, therefore, be it:

Resolved, that the Wardens and Vestry and

congregation of Christ Church Cathedral give thanks for

their continual presence in our life together, and

Resolved, that we pray for a long, ongoing relationship

with Dean Cook and Mary, and

Be it Further Resolved, that we respectfully ask

Bishop Duncan that Dean Cook shall be named Dean

Emeritus of Christ Church Cathedral.

Approved by the Dean, Wardens, and Vestry Christ Church

Cathedral, Mobile, Alabama this 26th day of April, 2015

Bisho p Co nsecratio n Volunteer Oppor tunit ies —July 24 & 25

FRIDAY, JULY 24

10:00 a.m. CLERGY EUCHARIST

Christ Church Cathedral

Greeters: 8:30 a.m. until 9:45 a.m.

We will need 10 to 12 greeters stationed around the

campus.

Hospitality: 8:30 a.m. until 9:45 a.m.

Prepare refreshments.

Ushers: 8:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.

We will need ushers to hand out bulletins and assist

during the service Sunday.

Afternoon Set-up for Consecration Celebration:

Time and responsibilities to be announced.

6:00 p.m. CONSECRATION CELEBRATION


(This is a ticketed event.)

We need your help with events for the Bishop Consecration on Friday, July 24 and Saturday, July 25, please sign-up on the

form at the ministry table or contact the Cathedral Office at [email protected] or 438-1822.

SATURDAY, JULY 25

2:00 p.m. CONSECRATION OF THE 4TH BISHOP

Mobile Expo Hall

Afternoon Set-up for Reception:

Time and responsibilities to be announced.

4:00 p.m. RECEPTION


Greeters: 3:30 p.m. until end of reception.

We will need 10 to 12 greeters stationed around the

campus.

Dear Friends in Christ,

Recently, I’ve had the occasion to drive up and

down the beautiful stretch of I-65 between Mobile and

Atmore that crosses the Five Rivers Delta. The natural

beauty of the woodlands, wetlands, and the rivers gave

me the feeling of being part of something larger. In a

way, one might call it a sacramental experience, an

outward sign of an inward and spiritual grace, and a

visible experience of the invisible God. In the face of

such natural grandeur, my mind turned to a poem titled,

A Farewell, likening a river to eternity and reflecting on

our own mortality.

Flow down, cold rivulet, to the sea,

Thy tribute wave deliver;

No more by thee my steps shall be,

Forever and forever.

Flow, softly flow by lawn and lea,

A rivulet then a river;

Nowhere by thee my steps shall be,


But here will sigh thine alder tree

And here thine aspen shiver;

And here by thee will hum the bee,


A thousand suns will stream on thee,

A thousand moons will quiver;

But not by thee my steps shall be,


Alfred Lord Tennyson (1809-1892)

Our sacred music is also like this river and this

poem. When we sing our hymns and hear anthems and

instrumental music by great composers and poets of old,

we observe a river of art, beauty, and faith on which a

thousand suns have streamed and will stream. We may

not observe this flow of faith forever in the flesh, but, as

Christians, we believe that after we die we may become

a part of these traditions, this river.

When choosing music for the month of May, I’m

keeping the spirit of this Easter season in front of me.

During Easter, we celebrate the reality of our victory

over death and our participation in eternity. We

celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism, the Ascension of

Christ into heaven, and the fire of Pentecost. Our hymns

and spiritual songs mark seasons of faith just as surely

as the new flowers mark the spring. However, there is

still room for new things and new traditions!

As the prelude on the Seventh Sunday of Easter,

May 17, the Sunday after Ascension Day, I will play

Prière du Christ montant vers son Père (Prayer of

Christ ascending toward his Father) by Olivier Messiaen

(1908-1992). This piece symbolizes Christ’s prayer for

us before his ascension in a vivid way. The music

literally rises from low to high. When some think of

Messiaen’s music, they imagine dissonant tone clusters

that offend the ears, but this music isn’t like that at all.

While his music is on the more mystical and surrealistic

side of art, Messiaen uses each note as a separate color

and then blends these colors together to create new

ones. Because of this approach, his music doesn’t

function like a hymn tune or a work by Bach. Instead,

Messiaen’s quiet music often has a static quality that

symbolizes timelessness. Messiaen himself was

synesthetic (meaning that when hearing sound he

actually saw colors in his mind). A pupil of the French

Romantic school of organ playing and composition, he

inherited the traditions of such giants as Franck, Widor

(of the famous toccata), and Vierne. Messiaen’s music

flows from this sensibility even though it expands the

musical language these composers used and defines the

20th century “sound”. Messiaen was a deeply spiritual

person and served as the organist at La Trinitié church

is Paris for over 60 years!

Like Messiaen, we strive during this continuing

Easter season and through Pentecost to rejoice in the

vibrant colors of our faith all around us. Even though

our present form must come to an end one day, we can

take courage in the words and music of those gone

before us. They stand as a testament to the ebb and flow

of our lives and our art. In Messiaen’s own words, “My

faith is the grand drama of my life. I'm a believer, so I

sing words of God to those who have no faith.”

Peace in Christ,

Christopher W. Powell

Organist and Choir Master

[email protected]

Music Minis tr y

As our program year

draws to a close, and

our 2014-2015

Music Season has

officially ended, the

time has come to

give thanks for all

who have made it

possible! I could not

have asked for a better first year as Organist and Choir

Master here at the Cathedral. I am indebted to our choirs,

clergy, staff, guest musicians, and congregation for a

beautiful year of music to the glory of God and to the

refreshment of the soul. Our Cathedral Choir has worked

tirelessly in service, rehearsal, and concert to present music

that has inspired us. They have truly accompanied our joys,

sorrows, and everything in between.

The Cathedral Choir of Christ Church

Sopranos: Elisha Anderson, Amy Butler, Doris

Kohler*, Katherine Powell*, Emily Stubblefield

Altos: Stephanie Hopper*, Ann Moody*, Brenda

Stanton

Tenors: Glenn “Skip” Archer*, Cleamon Downs,

Thomas Halbrooks, Joshua Hopper

Basses: Gary Kohler*, Trey Koss, George Morton,

Charles York *Handbell Choir member

The Cathedral Handbell Choir is

made up predominantly of choir

members. However, special

recognition goes to Chris Douglas,

our non-choir member bell ringer, for

his contribution to our ensemble.

Special thanks are due our Music

Librarian, Stephanie Hopper, who

keeps us organized and assists in

certain office related tasks. We are also indebted to my wife,

Katie Powell, whose assistance in administrative tasks and

conducting of the choir is an invaluable aid to our ministry.

Furthermore, we take this

moment to give thanks for

the presence of our bass

Section Leader this past

season, Charles York.

Charles is leaving to

continue musical studies in

Indiana in the fall at the

Butler School of Music. We wish Charles all the best in

what promises to be a noteworthy and rewarding career!

A music season takes much

work and support to exist. Our

music every week and for

special services (ordinations,

funerals, etc.) is enough to keep

a music ministry busy, but to

add concerts and special musical

services takes extra commitment

from all involved. I am proud that were able to offer 19

concerts and special services

beginning in October and

ending with our Easter

Sunday celebration. Our

Friends of Cathedral Music

make this possible, as we rely

entirely on their financial

support to fund our concerts

and guest musicians. I cannot thank them enough for

making all of this possible. Our volunteers, who prepare our

Advent and Lenten

lunches, are also

invaluable to the success

of our noonday concerts.

Their generosity is

appreciated by us all.

We give thanks for Dean Gibson, Canon

Wagner, Carolyn Jeffers, Polly Garner, Brenda

Stanton, Marla Reis, and Judy Jones—our

clergy and staff here at the Cathedral. Without

their support, we would not be able to function.

Because of their support, we flourish.

In closing, we look forward to a beautiful

2015-2016 Music Season! So much more has

been accomplished than I can list here. To make

music in this temple of God is a privilege and a

labor of love on the part of all involved. We ask

God’s blessing on our work and your continued

prayers for our ministry in the year to come!

Music Minis tr y Thank Yo u

Chr ist ian Ed ucat io n Reco gnit io n —Sund ay, May 3

Our dedicated Christian Education teachers have done a wonderful job this year with our Cathedral family children.

Sunday School may be over, but Children’s Chapel will continue throughout the summer. Vacation Bible School will

be held June 9 through June 1. Special thanks to Alison Mitchell for her leadership and planning.

Now is not too soon to decide to help with Christian Education, which will begin again in the fall on Rally Day,

Sunday, September 6. If you are interested in helping, please contact Canon Wagner or Corinne Betbeze.

SUNDAY SCHOOL

Grammar School

Eleanor Baker

Jordan Ellis

Kim Ellis

Brandi Lindsey

Chuck McKay

Kristyn Seawell

Middle School Alison Mitchell

Confirmation Carolyn Jeffers

High School Carl Cunningham

Canon Wagner

EYC

Sarah Bolt

Canon Wagner

FUN CLUB

Banks Ladd

Mary Carol Ladd

Lucy Moore

CHILDREN’S CHAPEL

Skip Archer

Harwell Coale

Robbie Lynn Irvine

Barbara Mitchell

Lissa Watkins

Brie Zarzour

Youth Assistants

Janie Chow

Jordan Chow

Rose Elliott

Annabel McKay

Tré Mitchell

Coordinator:

Corinne Betbeze

2015 YOUTH CONFIRMANDS

(from left:) E lizabeth C laire LaRené, Sadie Davis Ladd, Trevor S tafford M itchell,

Joseph Banks Griffith, Davis Crenshaw Ashcraft

In April, our youth partnered with the youth from

Trinity Episcopal for a live action game of Clue!

from left, front row: Janie Chow as Madame Mint, Jordan Chow as Mrs. White, Jordan

Moore as Miss Scarlett, Sadie Ladd as Chef Lemon, Anna Frances Weeks as Private

Navy

back row: Leland Moore as Mr. Green, Charlie Weeks as Mr. Khaki, Charlie Ramo as

Colonel Mustard

EYC

SENIOR SUNDAY 2015

OUR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES

(from left:) Sarah Elizabeth Grehan, Annabel Marie McKay,

Janie Alexis Chow

Not pictured: John Owens McElhaney III, John Paul Williamson, Summer Joy Wozniek

EYC EVENTS IN MAY

Sunday, May 17

4-6 p.m.

Study Break at Waffle House

3262 Dauphin Street

Sunday, May 31 following the service

EYC Blow Out

The McElhaneys’ Dog River House

2007 Riverview Drive

You are cordially invited to

An Afternoon of Song

The Senior Voice Recital of

Janie Alexis Chow

A program of selections from

Art Song and Musical Theater

Saturday, May 23

3:00 p.m.

Reception following

in the Chapter House

RSVP to

[email protected]

Cathed ral Celebrat io n 2015

Front row: Leland Moore, Elinor Gibson, Kate Watkins, William Russell, Jordan Moore Back row Janie Chow, Jordan Chow, Bishop Duncan

Kathy Duncan, Elizabeth Harrison

Provost Carolyn Jeffers, Bishop Duncan

Dean Emeritus Johnny W. Cook, Bishop Philip M. Duncan II, Dean Beverly F. Gibson

Julia and John McClelland Spencer Hughes Portacci baptism

To volunteer or register your child, sign up on-line at

www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/hl.christchurchcath

Hometown Nazareth:

Where Jesus Was a Kid! You’ll travel back into Bible times to see what it was

like to live in Jesus’ hometown—without setting foot

outside our community.

You’ll explore authentic marketplace shops,

visit Jesus’ mom, Mary, take part in games,

dance to lively Bible songs, and sample tasty

tidbits as you discover more about Jesus’

childhood. These experiences make God’s

Word come alive with new meaning for all

who participate!

VBS 2015—Save the date : June 9 , 10, 11

Volunteers of all ages needed:

We have many opportunities for:

Tribe Leaders, Shop Keepers, Drama Leaders, Outdoor Play Leader,

Kitchen Helpers, and Pre-event Shoppers

Contact Alison Mitchell at

[email protected] 689-7874

Tuesday, June 9 th rough

Thursday, June 1 1

9 :00 a .m . to Noon

Set up—Sunday, June 7

Training/Decorating—Monday, June 8

Take down—Thursday, June 11

As we plan and prepare for Hometown Nazareth VBS, our team requests your prayers.

You may also show your

support by making a monetary gift. The village

well will appear in the Chapter House in May for

receiving your gifts.

https://www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/hl/christchurchcath/gpgs/Home.aspx

MORNING CIRCLE Monday, May 11

10:30 a.m.

At the home of Betty Reniewicz

(3805 Cottage Hill Road)

For directions or more information on Morning

Circle, call Carolyn Stephenson at 342-5637.

YOUNG ADULTS SUPPER

Thursday, May 21 7:00 p.m.

At the home of Sarah Bolt

108 Levert Avenue

RSVP to Sarah at [email protected]

or 214-4512

WEDNESDAY NOON HOLY EUCHARIST

Wednesdays through May 21

Noon Eucharist will resume the Wednesday following Labor Day,

September 9.

Register Now at www.BeckwithAL.com For any questions about camp programs, contact James Lawrence, Diocesan Youth

Coordinator & Summer Camp Director at [email protected] or 616-2162.

All camps are for the grade the camper would be entering in the Fall of 2015.

Session 1 Grades 10, 11 & 12 May 31- June 5 $480

Sailing Camp (B) 4th grade and up May 31- June 5 $530

Session 2 Grades 2 & 3 June 7-9 $220

Junior Counselor Training 14 years and up June 9-12 $288



Session 5 Special Ministries June 28- July 1

Session 6 Grades 8 & 9 July 5-10 $480

Sailing Camp (A) 5th grade and up July 5-10 $530




Session 10 Family Camp July 31- Aug 2 $240

**Please notify the Cathedral Office when you register and let us know

when your child/children will be attending Summer Camp.

We are collecting items for the Wilmer

Hall Thrift Shop. On Friday, July 24, we

will join the new Bishop in donating these

items as part of a service project for

Wilmer Hall. We will stay overnight on

Friday, July 24 at Camp Beckwith in the

cabins. There will be a campfire and

youth program that evening. On Saturday,

July 25, we will join the Diocese at

Mobile Expo Hall to take part in the

consecration for the 4th Bishop of the

Episcopal Diocese of the Central Gulf

Coast. We are renting vans and providing

transportation (for free!) from three

locations along I-10 between Dothan and

Mobile as well as return transportation on

the way back. All meals and lodging are

being provided by the Commission on

Youth & Young Adult Ministries.

Registration forms will be emailed to

each church, so mark your calendars!

In March 2015, Mobile Baykeeper

began a campaign to combat the

staggering amount of litter generated by

Gulf Coast Life handbills. So far the

response has been outstanding. The

movement, originally initiated by the

Mobile City Council, has drawn

enormous community involvement and

helped raise awareness about the larger

litter problem in our community.

“Anything you throw on the ground

ends up in a river, creek, or waterway and

then ultimately the Bay” said Executive

Director, Casi Callaway. “Baykeeper

developed the ‘Cancel the Plastic Bag of

Ads?’ campaign to raise awareness to the

litter issue that unused Gulf Coast Life

handbills add around Mobile Bay. To

date, the campaign has received more

than 220 shares directly from our

Facebook page, resulting in hundreds of

likes and comments, reaching over

21,000 people. The ‘Cancel the Plastic

Bag of Ads?’ posts have been some of

our most viewed and have garnered the

most community interaction since the BP

oil spill” she continued.

If you have canceled, head over the to

Baykeeper Facebook page and let them

know!

Dio cesan Yo uth Weekend —July 24- 25

Mobile Baykeepers—Cancel The Plastic Bag of Ads?

CONGRATULATIONS to

John Halbrooks

for being named

University of South

Alabama

Arts and Sciences

Teacher of the Year.

2015 Bec kwith Summe r Camp

We Pray for:

Members: Brink Brinkley, John Wade Thurber,

Nick Nichols, Butch Trawick, Patti Biel,

Alice Carwie, Raymond Fields, Lisa

Williams, Fairley Morton, Katherine

Deaton, Carol Rodgers, Bart Elliott,

Hank Cobb, Icy Lee Neel, Dorothy

Fulton

Friends & Family: Deborah Beverley, Peggy Naughton,

Gary Davis, Harrison Leff, Michael

Cameron, Nancy & Don Cameron, Rob

& Amy Archer Ellis, Joyce Lee, Davis

Nelson, Gwen Cook, Alfred Showers,

Jim Elia, Anne Brown, Mark Brown,

Harriett Lillich, Dave Carlyn Block,

Rachel McClanahan, Tom Cunningham,

Francis Grace Hirs, Norma Beazley,

Curtis Bullock, Valerie Boatman, Ann

Jones, Hank Wozniek, Lisa Thompson,

Stella Phillips, James Thomas, Ted

Fraiche, Mark Miles, Susan Guilian, Tot

Swanson, Art Swanson, Hayden Jenkins,

Maggie Jenkins, Betty Ruth Patek,

Carolyn Pryor, Merle Findley, Louise

Douglas, Shirley & Dunlap Peeples,

Steve Harris, Marian Macpherson Currie,

Dianne McCall, Mary Lou Peake, Bill

Goodloe, Kit & Roger Geil and the Geil

family, Angel & Larry Torres, Kathy

Boucvalt, Bill Stevens, Ginger Simpson,

Karen Sentilles, Lila Fisk, Tracey

Johnson, Joe Lowrey, Temple Webber,

Celeste Hall, Betty Browder, Allan

Tucker, Wyatt Ison, Kathy Sanders,

Davis Sarrett, Clarise Waters, Glenn Hill,

Leslie Ellis Sharbel, Cora Lemmon,

Dewey Hardeman, Marian Hall, Homer

Kemp, Jane Behlen, Dan Jones, Florence

Tucker, Betty Larison, Mike Barnett,

Eleanor Taylor, Carolyn Graham, Ralph

and Catherine Neal, Willie Stanton, Jr.,

Willie Thomas, Mark Mason, Anita

Stead, Gillette Slaton, Alice Jones, Jim

McCall, Tim Fulton, Carter Albrecht,

Marty Davidson, Bennett Stenger,

Gladys Crowson, Joe McDaniel, Sr.,

Billy Yost, Noel Fell, the Ward Family,

Sybil Willis Rodgers, Hap Myers, Jr.,

Paul Vickers, George Robison, Georgia

Dominick, Mitch Johnson, Robin Wade,

Randy Moore, Rick Nichols, Eric

Kosche, Patrick Smith, Kate Heddrich,

Louis Henry, Julie Brinson, John

Aduston Rogers IV

Sara Phillips, Pastoral Leader, Mary’s,

Coden

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, Tyler Oubre, 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, Angela

Brunson Buysman

Births: Wyatt Joseph Zarzour, son of Joseph Grant

and Brie Stanley Zarzour

Souls Departed: Joseph Hunt Booth, Sr.; Doug Tappan;

Jim Botts, grandfather of Brandi

Lindsey; Anne Mandeville Inge

MAY BIRTHDAYS

May 1 Schley Rutherford

May 2 Janet Rich Pittman

May 4 Carolyn Eichold

May 5 David Brady

Julianna Ramo

May 6 Robby McClure

Charlie Ramo

May 7 Bart Elliott

May 8 Carson Ashcraft

Debbie Broome

May 10 Rose Elliott

Kris Portacci

May 11 Jill Chow

Trey Coale

Mendy Henderson

May 12 Carolyn Stephenson

May 14 Virginia Betbeze

Tom Hudson

Tommy Garth

May 15 Ginny Ritchie

May 16 Julia Hoitink

Sam Ritchie

Will Ritchie

Luke Tait

May 17 Hayley Adkins

May 20 Emily-Marie Butler

Beverly Gibson

Ross Holladay

Brad Israel

Doris Kohler

May 21 Christian Hines

Nick Nichols

Mary Lynn Cooper

May 23 Julie McClelland

May 24 Ashleigh Leland

May 25 John Davidson

Lilly Hooker

May 26 Stephen Griffith, Jr.

Julia Sledge

Kitty White

May 27 Harris Cooper

Sadie Ladd

Katherine White

May 28 Lissa Watkins

May 29 Sydney Betbeze

Jane Inge

Allison Peebles

May 30 Cammie Israel

Cathed ral Prayer Lis t 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.

Please contact the Cathedral Office ([email protected] or 438-1822) to let

us know if you would like to remove or keep the names of Friends and Family you have

submitted on the prayer list. We will update this list regularly.

CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL

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Mobile, Alabama 36602

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CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL Corner of St. Emanuel and Church Streets

115 South Conception Street, Mobile, Alabama 36602

Established 1822

The Right Reverend Philip M. Duncan, II, Bishop

The Very Reverend Beverly F. Gibson, Ph.D., Dean

The Reverend Canon Daniel A. Wagner, Canon Pastor

Carolyn S. Jeffers, Provost

Christopher W. Powell, Organist and Choir Master

Brenda J. Stanton, Financial Secretary

Marla J. Reis, Cathedral Secretary

Polly M. Garner, Assistant to the Provost

Sarah S. Bolt, Youth Activities Coordinator

Corinne R. Betbeze, Children’s Program Coordinator

Deidre and Joe Williamson, Nursery

Judy J. Jones, Housekeeping

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Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday Website: www.christchurchcathedralmobile.org

Phone 251.438.1822 Fax: 251.433.3403 E-mail: [email protected]

The Cathedral is the spiritual center of the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast. The Cathedral is a dynamic and evolving church that serves

as a liturgical, educational, and pastoral center for Diocesan life. It serves as a visible symbol of unity and promotes growth, hope, and a

deepening trust in the Lord. The Cathedral is a place where the Gospel of Jesus Christ will be faithfully preached and responded to, and it

will model new concepts and ideas for education, evangelism, and outreach to which the Gospel calls us.

The Cathedral Mission Statement

THE MESSENGER May 2015

Documents

Transcript of THE MESSENGER May 2015