The
Angelus
Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral • Kansas City, Missouri •
Vol. 75 No. 8 • August 2006
Contents
From the Dean
Practicing our faith
From Linda Yeager
Your Cathedral Outreach Program
Friends of MN
Rally Day:
Roundup at the Ranch!
Remembering Dean Donald Woodward: Part two
The Cathedral’s Financial Status
Learn to sign: American Sign Language course at GHTC
News from Guild
of the Christ Child
Summer Music at the Cathedral
Is EfM for you?
Sweet singing in the choirs
With Sympathy
Children celebrate summer, plan for fall
Memorials and
thanksgivings
Lenon joins music
committee
Weekly Activities
Activities for the Month of August
From the Dean
It is Right to Give our Thanks and Praise
The soft package the size of an 8.5 x 11 inch envelope was addressed to “The Dean” with a Miami Beach, Florida, return address. The card inside the package read:
Dear Dean White,
It is with pleasure that I return the enclosed BCP [Book of Common Prayer] that I borrowed sometime in 1979 from Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral. At the time in 1979 I was attending the Cathedral for education classes taught by the Dean, whose name I forget.
However, I have not forgotten my obligation to return what is not mine. Please accept my donation (enclosed) and my thanks, along with prayers for you and the family in Christ of GHTC.
Yours,
Ed Freeman
I unwrapped the tissue paper and placed the pew edition of the prayer book on my bookshelf. In my response to Mr. Freeman to thank him for his fine example of stewardship, I said that I would soon share his story with the congregation in either a homily or newsletter article. And so I do!
It is never too late to return an item borrowed sometime ago, or finally be in touch with a good friend or colleague from years gone by, or express thanks for a kindness large or small that touched us in some way. And I think that it is most important for me to remember the third point: it is never too late to say ‘thank you.’
You will notice that Mr. Freeman began his note saying “It is with pleasure. . . .” I think that this is more than a matter of style and etiquette. It is indeed a pleasure to express gratitude. Perhaps nothing restores our souls more than to give thanks. It’s a shame that at times we forget that. A healthy, restored soul has no time for pettiness, selfishness, envy or revenge. The healthier our souls are, the more likely we are to give thanks. As the community of faith, we gather weekly to offer The Great Thanksgiving. It is said that we are to live and serve as Eucharistic People, people who give thanks in word and deed; perhaps more especially in deed. Certainly, God is pleased when we are thankful, and we, too, find it pleasing to be thankful.
I hope to take some time during vacation to ponder my blessings and gauge how I might more sincerely express my thanks to God, to friends and family, to colleagues, and to you. From time to time, you and I are privileged to walk a path that, no matter how difficult, helps us to comprehend in new ways all that we have to be grateful for, and of our need to say thank you. And when we follow through on authentically expressing thanks, we are blessed again with a sense of joy. It is indeed a pleasure to perform acts of thanksgiving.
I wonder if Mr. Freeman’s act will lead to a bountiful harvest of borrowed prayer books and hymnals?! If so, that would be fine. But more importantly, may we each search the shelves of our hearts and lives, and find those reasons to express long-overdue thanks. It will be a joyous and pleasing experience, a perfect way to pass this perfect time of year. ‘It is right to give our thanks and praise.’
With my heartfelt thanks for you,
Terry+
Practicing our faith
The way I figure it, there are some things that we never outgrow. In my case, these things include (but are not limited to) Dairy Queen chocolate-dipped ice cream cones, roller coasters, and a love of horses. Between the ages of 7 and 13, I was absolutely horse-crazy. In fact, I remember quite clearly laboring over plans to turn half of the garage into a stable. (“Why not? There’s plenty of room. It’s not like we have two cars,” I pointed out to Dad who, as I recall, snorted in very much the same manner as the quarter horse I was saving my allowance to buy.)
I never bought the horse. In fact, I never even learned to ride. Other things took, and continue to take, priority in my life. Not surprisingly, one of those priorities – our daughter – is as crazy about horses as I was at her age. She’s still a bit young, but perhaps by next summer when we head up north again to the cottage we’ll stop in Wadsworth, Ill. (north of Chicago near the Wisconsin border) to see the famous Lipizzaner stallions perform.
Vienna Austria is where the Spanish Riding School is located, but a little-known “branch office” is located in Wadsworth Ill. The Lipizzaners there are descended from the ones rescued toward the end of WWII from Nazi Germany by Gen. George Patton, himself a horse lover. Trainers and horses live on this estate where the former train the latter in the art of dressage. It’s been 10 years since I saw them perform, and I can remember as though it were yesterday the sight of four white horses in the ring performing something called a capriole where the stallion leaps into the air, tucking his forelegs under himself, and kicking out with his hind legs at the height of elevation. Astonishingly lovely.
I don’t know that much about dressage as an art form, but I know enough about horses to know what it takes to train them to leap and to move in such graceful and precise steps, using only nonverbal messages — the pressure of the rider’s thighs or the placement of the reins.
We, of course, see the finished product. The stallions who perform have been working with their trainers literally for years. The “viewing public” doesn’t see the daily, repetitive training where progress is measured in tiny increments, and excellence is achieved in sweat and tears. We don’t see that any more than we see professional baseball players at batting practice or Yo-Yo Ma laboring over an etude for hours on end. We know they practice. They have to. We just forget how much.
And of course in the case of the Lipizzans, practice is only part of the equation. The other part has to do with the relationship of horse and rider. Each has to know and trust the other. Developing that relationship of trust and knowledge (cognitive and intuitive on the part of the human, instinctive on the part of the horse) is crucial. Absent that relationship, and there won’t be much practice — at least, nothing that’s terribly effective.
I’m guessing that most of us are familiar with the term, “practicing Christian.” Most of us probably have some idea of what it means: someone for whom faith is integral to their lives, who “walks the walk,” someone who probably is devoted to their church and definitely devoted to their baptismal ministry. We use the term “practicing” in this context to mean “engaging in.” But I think at some level, the term “practicing” can also mean “rehearsing.” As in, ordering one’s life in such a way as to devote intentional time to the repetition of an activity — be it daily prayer and Scripture reading, weekly worship, regular ministry in the church and in the world, and so on.
And there’s more. The other part of the equation in being a practicing Christian comes in learning to trust God. (God already trusts us — which I suppose is one thing that makes God different from human horse trainers.) It takes time. Oh sure, some people look like naturals — especially if you meet them well into their Christian journey. Don’t be fooled. The church has some prodigies, same as in sports or the fine arts, but even prodigies have to practice. As for the rest of us, it takes a lifetime of practice, of being in the presence of God, of trying to listen to what God is trying to tell us (from a God who seldom speaks in plain English!), of learning a different Way of being —one in which we try to be imitators of Christ.
As for the trust, well, that develops I think in tandem with the practice. You might say that in practicing our faith we learn to trust God. At the same time, the more we seek the presence of God and come to trust God, the more we are led to respond to that relationship by practicing our Christianity.
— by the Rev. Canon Sue Sommer
From Linda Yeager
My dear friends,
It has been my privilege and honor to serve you as one of your deacons for these past eight and a half years. There has not been one day when I did not feel blessed and grateful to be part of this fellowship of Christ. Therefore, it is difficult to say goodbye to you as my time at the Cahtedral comes to an end.
It is with prayer and thoughtfulness that I have come to the decision to leave the Cathedral and pursue my ministry in other ways. I will end my time here on August 1.
I believe that this parish is on the brink of great growth in worship, fellowship and outreach. Your leadership has remarkable vision and will guide you well on this journey of faith. I encourage you to continue to support one another in Christian love and with the hope that we all have through Christ.
Please know that you will always be in my heart and prayers—every single day. I wish for you the joy that comes from serving God through all people. And I thank you for the gifts of friendship and faith that you have given me.
“... if we love one another, God lives in us, and his love is perfected in us.”
I love you all,
Linda
Your Cathedral Outreach Program
The 3rd Annual Gender Challenge Croquet Tournament will be held at the Cathedral September 23. This new tradition is a fun event for everyone, but it also serves an important purpose. The tournament is one of our primary sources of funds for the Cathedral Outreach Program.
For those of you that are unaware of the details, the Cathedral Outreach Program – previously known by many as the Emergency Assistance Program – is especially designed to provide bridge assistance to the working poor in times of financial crisis.
The individuals and families that this program helps are “living on the edge” financially. An unexpected medical bill, or a necessary repair for the only family car that gets the adults to work and the children to school, may be enough to make it difficult or impossible for them to pay their utility bills or rent this month.
The Cathedral, with your generous help, provides assistance to these families by helping them with those crucial utility and rent payments.
In addition, through this program, we also are part of a city-wide network of service providers of all types. This permits us to provide referrals to other agencies for those individuals we might not be able to assist ourselves.
You may have noticed recent signs announcing a short-term break in this program – but the program is alive and well – and the need is great. The primary reason for the summer break was a combination of well-deserved vacations and a shortage of trained volunteers to fill in during that period.
As a result, the Social Action Committee and clergy took this time as an opportunity to evaluate some possible reorganization of the program itself.
And we have good news. For one thing, we have identified several members of the Cathedral who will be trained as new volunteers for this program. That training will start in August.
The program will also be reopening in August to continue to provide assistance to those in need. And with the Croquet Tournament, you can help in a very important – and fun – way.
Anyone wanting to create/join a Cathedral Croquet Team for the upcoming tournament, please contact Jim Jennings at 913-722-5235. When members of the various croquet teams ask for your support – both by being at the tournament to cheer them on, and by pledging donations for their team in support of this program – try and remember where those donations are going:to help those who are working hard but who are on the edge, and in this particular moment of crisis have been pushed over that edge. We ... you ... can give them that hand to help them stand up again. Thank you in advance for your generosity.
– by the Social Action Committee
Croquet Gender
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Friends of MN
The next meeting of Friends of MN (Maison de Naissance) will be
Wednesday, August 9, at 6:30 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room (lower
level, Founders’ Hall).
Questions? Contact Marian Philip at MPHILIP1976@juno.com or 816-421-5808.
The Angelus
A laypersons’ newspaper published in the interest of Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral.
THE ANGELUS SMALL GROUP CONTRIBUTORS:
Emily Akins
Mary Byrne
Rachel Chambers
Jan Frizzle
John Hornbeck
Sergio C. Moreno
Chris Morrison
Cynthia Newman
Julie Toma, Editor
Submissions from parishioners and small groups are welcome and encouraged. All entries are requested by the 15th day of the month prior to publication via fax: (816) 474-5856 or e-mail: communications@ghtc-kc.org
Rally Day:
Roundup at the Ranch!
Sunday, August 27
During BOTH morning coffee hours
(following the 8 &10:15 a.m. services)
Pony up and fetch your friends and family!
It’s time for Rally Day at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral as we celebrate the many ministries at our ranch. This year’s theme is: good ole country western in this-here-cowtown.
Cowhands and gospel sharps will be at the ranch to share information about the many opportunities and activities that are rounding up for the year. Display tables will be designed by each group and members will be available to answer questions and just chew the fat.
| Glossary •
chew the fat – to talk together in a friendly, leisurely way; chat
at length |
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Don’t walk, skedaddle, to this special event and set a while with your kinfolk at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral’s corral. You can really tie to these people!
Remembering Dean Donald Woodward:
Part two
The Very Reverend Donald Woodward, Dean of Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral from 1957-1968, is being remembered as a good friend and an important influence on the Episcopal Church.
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archive photo Dean Woodward during his time at GHTC. |
Woodward died June 9 in Exeter, New Hampshire, after a distinguished career as a priest. The New England native graduated from Bowdoin College in Maine and General Theological Seminary in New York. He then served as curate at the Chapel of the Intercession in New York City.
Long-time Cathedral member Dick Fanolio first met Woodward when he arrived in Kansas City in 1957 to become the Dean of the Cathedral. The two became good friends quickly after he began here and stayed close until Woodward’s death.
“Don was all of the things you want in a priest,” Fanolio recalled. “He was an administrator, a priest and a people person.”
Woodward had a knack for knowing the needs of his parishioners, Fanolio said. He had plenty of experience with churchgoers’ needs before coming here, having previously served as rector of three parishes, in Lynn, Massachusetts; Bennington, Vermont; and Burlington, Vermont.
Woodward either oversaw or was present for many changes at the Cathedral. One major change was the complete rebuilding of the Parish House to contain what we now know as the Common Room, Cathedral Bookstore, offices and sacristies. Another major change was less visible but no less important: building the endowment for the Cathedral. There had been an endowment fund before, but a decline in church activity over the years painted a grim picture. Woodward predicted a membership that was smaller and older than it had been.
“He said there will come a time when the Cathedral will need the income from that endowment to keep the doors open,” Fanolio said. Even though the Cathedral is now on more stable financial footing, as we now hear in every annual meeting, Woodward was on the right track and the endowment remains crucial.
Woodward was especially active in the area of civil rights, and he dealt with race issues during most of his ten years as dean. Both sides were represented in the Cathedral membership, but Woodward was not at all conflicted, preaching that the Episcopal Church treats everyone with the same respect and dignity and that race is not a condition of membership.
Woodward and other clergy members participated in community groups and even took part in demonstrations. Woodward encouraged an atmosphere of acceptance that was not appreciated by everyone at the Cathedral, and many members left for other churches around town.
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archive photo Madeline and Donald Woodward |
Woodward left Kansas City in 1968 to be Vicar at Trinity Church, Wall Street, in New York City. He served as rector in various other places before his mandatory retirement at age 72. Even then a church in Boston wanted him as their rector but it was not allowed.
After retirement, Woodward worked as an interim priest at several churches in the Northeast. By finding a way to move a parish forward between permanent rectors, Fanolio said, “he pretty much created what became the standard for being an interim priest.” Woodward worked part-time at Christ Church in Andover, Massachusetts, even until he was 87.
One of Woodward’s last visits to Kansas City was for the dedication of Founders’ Hall in 1999.
Fanolio remembers his friend fondly. “Don was one of the really bright Episcopal priests of his era,” he said. “It’s a great loss to the Church. He was a vital part of the Episcopal Church until he was 87 years old. That’s incredible.”
Woodward is survived by his wife Madeleine; four children (Gretchen, Michael, Merideth and Chris); nine grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and one sister. The family asks that memorial donations be given to the charity of the donor’s choice.
– by Chris Morrison
The Cathedral’s Financial Status
Income for June at the Cathedral was approximately $5000 below budget and expenses for June exceeded budget by about $3000. Income was helped considerably by the reception of our annual installment from the William T. Kemper bequest. Expenses though above budget for the month left the Cathedral still well below budget for the year.
For the second consecutive month pledges received trailed budgeted pledges. While this is a concern, the Cathedral has a strong tradition of receiving pledges made. We remain hopeful that pledge income will increase to meet the promises made by year end.
– by Doyle White, treasurer
| JUNE MTD | BUDGETED MTD | ACTUAL MTD |
| INCOME | $ 163,937 | $ 159,086 |
| EXPENSES | $ 128,709 | $ 131,619 |
| NET TOTAL | $ 35,228 | $ 27,467 |
| JUNE YTD | BUDGETED YTD | ACTUAL YTD |
| INCOME | $ 841,653 | $ 759,812 |
| EXPENSES | $ 834,426 | $ 810,928 |
| NET TOTAL | $ 7,227 | $ (51,116) |
Learn to sign: American Sign Language course at GHTC
Approximately 20 million Americans—one out of twelve—is deaf or hard of hearing. This number represents 8.6 percent of the population. Although data collected by the National Center for Health Statistics through its Health Interview Survey includes individuals age three and older, hearing loss may occur at any time from infancy through old age. The hearing status may range from mild to severe.
Many deaf children and their parents receive support and training from parent/infant specialists and/or early intervention programs. Since the majority of deaf children—more than 90 percent—are born to hearing parents, these programs provide instruction for parents on implications of deafness within the family, help parents decide which communication approaches fit their situations best, and teach parents techniques and strategies to expose their deaf children to language and communication at the earliest ages.
American Sign Language (ASL) is a complex visual-spatial language that is used by the Deaf community in the United States and English-speaking parts of Canada. It is a linguistically complete, natural language. It is the native language of many Deaf men and women, as well as some hearing children born into Deaf families. In addition, ASL signs are used commonly in preschools and other venues to teach young children to sign before they speak as this is an easier form of communication for them.
Currently, Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral’s family has two children that are hard of hearing. Their hearing loss is progressive and will lead to deafness during their early life. Thus, they rely on speech and sign language for communication. Others also have children that may have speech delays or adults with hearing loss or other speech problems that may prevent them from adequate communication.
GHTC will offer an American Sign Language Course beginning Monday, August 28. The classes will meet every other Monday evening for eight class sessions from 6:30-8:30 p.m. (August 28; September 11, 25; October 9, 23; November 6, 20; and December 4). If there is enough interest, the class will continue in 2007.
To assist with planning, please “sign” up, by calling the Cathedral office at 816-474-8260 or email Jennifer Lowry (lowrydavid@msn.com). Children are welcome to attend if they will not be disruptive to learning. Childcare will be provided upon request at sign up.
You will need to pick up a copy of the alphabet to practice before class begins (contact the Cathedral office or download it from our website). This class is open to anyone who has a desire to learn this form of communication, so please bring a friend and pass the word.
News from Guild of the Christ Child
We are pleased to welcome two new members to the Guild this summer: Connie Kurtz and Cathy Walsh. We continue to focus on outreach projects such as our recent “baby shower,” organized by Heather Cleavinger, at which we gathered baby items and a cash donation for an organization called Veronica’s Voice.
On August 6, we will celebrate the baptisms of Jaden Lynn Evans, Lily Belle Beaham and Sophie Elizabeth Deuschle. Please join us for a reception in Founder’s Hall following the 10:15 service.
We are proud to make a group donation
this month to Maison de Naissance,
in Linda Yeager’s honor. With love
and prayers, we bid her a bittersweet
farewell.
If you’d like to know more about Guild of the Christ Child, please call Angela Michka at 816-753-4742.
– by Angela Michka
Summer Music at the Cathedral
Four outstanding concerts at GHTC!
August 6 • Sylvia Stoner, soprano; Un Chong Christopher, piano
August 13 • The Rev. Paul Turner, Organist
August 20 • The Summer Singers of Kansas City
August 27 • A Gerald Finzi Festival
All programs begin at 3:00 p.m.
Admission by donation for August 6, 13, 27 concerts
See www.festivalsingers.org for ticket info for the August 20 concert
Is EfM for you?
If you are interested in spiritual growth, if you are interested in broadening your faith knowledge, if you are interested in learning some basics of theology, all in a safe and nurturing environment, then EfM may be right for you.
EfM is Education for Ministry and that means education for your lay ministry, whatever it might be – teaching Sunday School, serving on a committee, being a Eucharistic Visitor, taking part in a small group, etc – sometimes it’s a ministry not yet known to us. No matter what your ministry may be, if you want to know more and be more effective, then EfM may be for you.
If you want to know more about EfM, see last month’s issue of The Angelus for an article by Deacon Linda Yeager, contact the Rev. Carol Sanford at the Cathedral office or come by the EfM table at Rally Day, Sunday, August 27. Find out if EfM is right for you!
Here are some important dates for the next EfM “school” year:
August 27 • Rally Day
August 30 • Enrollment deadline
September 9 • EfM Retreat
September 14 • EfM classes begin
The Top 10 things to know about EfM10. It’s a safe place to discuss beliefs and questions. 9. You meet with folks from the Cathedral and other parishes. 8. You experience different types of worship and reflection. 7. You study college level materials (from Sewanee Seminary). 6. You learn to really read the Bible. 5. You get to enjoy simple but delicious food. 4. You can learn about the history of the church, especially Anglicanism. 3. You learn about the ideas of the great theologians. 2. You help prepare yourself for your own ministry, whatever it is. 1. No papers, no exams, no teacher’s dirty looks. |
Sweet singing in the choirs
The various choirs will soon resume rehearsals for their roles as leaders of our corporate worship. The three choirs are happy to have new members. The Trinity Choir is particularly keen to audition some tenor voices; the Tallis Singers welcome young women and young men of high school age, and are excited to have some of last year’s Grace Choraliers join them; the Grace Choraliers, our elementary age choir, welcomes new singers 3rd through 6th grades as well.
Contact Canon Schaefer at the Cathedral office to learn more about the former two ensembles and Malinda McCasland at 913-829-7916 about the Grace Choraliers. There has been some discussion about offering a choral experience for young singers earlier than the 3rd grade level. We will let you know more about that in a future issue of The Angelus.
With Sympathy
We ask that you remember the following families in your prayers:
Dr. Mildred Duer, member of the Cathedral
Catharine Gardner, partner of Ann Reed and member of the Cathedral
Josephine Stubbs, member of the Cathedral
Galen Fiss, husband of Nancy Fiss
Kathryn Savidge Kluge, daughter of Mr. Bob and The Rev. Mimi Savidge
Children celebrate summer, plan for fall
Wonderful, wondrous things are what the families of children in formation experienced this summer. We were blessed to have Canon Yeager working intimately with our beginning readers on God and Me during the last days of her loving tenure at the Cathedral. We are thankful for all she has done to bring young families to Children’s Formation. We will miss her smile and hugs.
Children in 4th and 5th grade worked one on one on God and Family with our Diocesan Provost, Jon Yeager, while those in 6th through 8th worked on a video for God and Church, supervised by August Sprung, Gary Hicks and Curtis Hamilton. Pre-readers inaugurated the new Joyful! Joyful! space with gusto by becoming “Drs.” Bryant and Aimee, checking blood pressure and giving vaccinations to the Haitian babies of Mini-MN. The Junior Community Kitchen was alive with shiny, rattling pots and pans, red, blue, yellow and green plates piled high with green peppers, bananas, spaghetti, burritos and kabobs to serve to the hungry guests. One Sunday, Emily made a special dinner for herself and Jesus, a doll, who sits at the head of our “peace table.” There they sat, just the two of them, having the best conversation.
Families in Formation shared the warmth of the sun on our faces and felt God’s presence and majesty as we marveled at the colors of bird feathers and the perfect, beautiful form of the lowland gorilla at the Kansas City Zoo. We took a hayride, saw an Indian encampment, and cooled our heels at the water during our visit to the Deanna Rose Farmstead. Our visit to Penguin Park brought out the be(a)st in us as we ran to pop out of the pouch of the giant kangaroo momma, took a slide right past the elephant’s trunk and bounced on the purple two-seater dinosaur. God is everywhere and our communion with him is too!
The new magnetic lock security system was installed in Haden Hall auditorium this summer. The door locks are engaged at 9:25 a.m. on Sundays and you will require a code or assistance from the sexton on duty to enter the auditorium once they are locked. The loud horn you may hear if someone attempts to exit without entering their own personal four digit code lets us know the system is working! If you are a parent or guardian and require a four digit security code of your choice please email it to dmctavish@ghtc-kc.org.
We look forward to seeing your child in the new formation year beginning September 3. Don’t forget to stop by our table during the Rally Day Ministry Fair Roundup!
– by DeAnn McTavish
Fall 2006 Sunday Morning ScheduleFormation 9:15 a.m. Children’s Chapels 10:15 a.m. |
Memorials and thanksgivings
July 2 • The flowers at the altar are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Maria Alexandra Mauro by her parents, Sandra and Albert Mauro, and her sister and brother, Rachel and Albert, Jr.; and in thanksgiving for her sons Richard and Charles, by Mrs. Herbert A. Sloan. For the month of July, memorial candles are given in loving memory of his parents, Helena and Alfred Hicks, by Paul Hicks.
July 9 • The flowers at the altar are given to the glory of God and in memory of her mother, Frances Wright, by Suzanne Wright; and in loving memory of their daughter, Lynn, by Ron and Carolyn McLeroy; also in thanksgiving for their granddaughter, Rachel Elizabeth McMullen by Larry and Marilyn McMullen. The flowers at the font are given in thanksgiving for the anniversary of Elizabeth and Beattie Leonard by Ron and Carolyn McLeroy.
July 16 • The flowers at the altar are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of David Leslie Kerr by the Whitney E. Kerr Family; and in memory of her parents, Frank and Muriel Ayres, by Phyllis and Alan Ryder. At the baptismal font, flowers are given in thanksgiving for Eliza by her parents, Valerie and Jeff Johnson.
July 23 • The flowers at the altar are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Ann Kretsinger Brown and Mary Brown Stewart by John M. Brown and Margaret S. Brown; and in memory of Albert and Helen Wright by Pat and Rodger Wright. At the baptismal font, flowers are given in loving memory of her parents, Faith and John Ganakopulos, her sister, Patricia Lenahan and her nephew Jamie Weichmann, by Bonnie and Paul Lowrey.
July 30 • The flowers at the altar are given to the glory of God and with deepest thanks to our dear Deacon Linda. God’s blessings to you and best wishes from all your friends; and in thanksgiving for the life and ministry of the Rev. Canon Linda Yeager by Ben and Joyce Morrow; and in appreciation of Deacon Linda Yeager by Anna Mae Hendrickson; also in thanksgiving for Linda Yeager by Mark and Miriam Matzeder; and in thanksgiving for Linda Yeager by the Hitchcock Family; also in thanksgiving for the care and ministry of the Rev. Canon Linda Yeager by The Couples’ Bible Study Group; and in thanksgiving for the congregation and staff of Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral by Jon and Linda Yeager.
Remember your family and friends by giving flowersLet your family and friends know that they are being remembered by your gift of flowers or candles at the Cathedral. • Celebrate a baptism, confirmation or the birth of a child • Honor the accomplishments of someone you admire • Note a special birthday, wedding or anniversary • Memorialize a friend or loved one. All gifts are listed in the Sunday bulletin and in The Angelus as a record of your thoughtfulness. If you are interested in giving flowers, please contact Mary Byrne at mbyrne2457@sbcglobal.net or 816-531-8944. Prices for the flowers vary depending on where you would like the flowers: $75 Tower door wreath; $40 Altar; $30 Chapel; $25 Baptismal Font; $10 Candle. |
Lenon joins music committee
Meet Christina Lenon, pictured here with
Canon John Schaefer, the newest member of the
Cathedral’s Music
Committee. Christina,
a committed
musician, worked
for a while with Kansas
City’s Friends of
Chamber Music during
which time she
met Canon Schaefer
who invited her to join the Trinity Choir.
She is a therapist, and facilitates a support group for robbery victims at the Cathedral. She is currently Director of Enrichment Programs at St. Paul’s Episcopal Day School.
Weekly Activities
Please verify times and dates of the events listed with the appropriate person(s) or by contacting the Cathedral Office.
SUNDAY
8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist
10:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist
5:00 p.m. Order for Evening and
Holy Eucharist
MONDAY
12:05 p.m. Holy Eucharist
TUESDAY
12:05 p.m. Holy Eucharist
1:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study
WEDNESDAY
12:05 p.m. Holy Eucharist
THURSDAY
7:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Study
9:30 a.m. Cathedral Outreach Program
12:05 p.m. Holy Eucharist
FRIDAY
9:30 a.m. Moms’ Bible Study
12:05 p.m. Holy Eucharist
Activities for the Month of August
1 • TUESDAY
6:30 p.m. Needlework Arts Group
2 • WEDNESDAY
6:30 p.m. Couples’ Bible Study
5 • SATURDAY
10:00 a.m. Baptism Class
6 • SUNDAY
11:45 a.m. Music Committee
3:00 p.m. Summer Music at the Cathedral
Concert
3:30 p.m. Centering Prayer Group
9 • WEDNESDAY
5:00 p.m. Stewardship Committee
6:30 p.m. Friends of MN
10 • THURSDAY
6:00 p.m. Children’s Formation Support Team
13 • SUNDAY• Blood Pressure Sunday
3:00 p.m. Summer Music at the Cathedral
Concert
14 • MONDAY
6:00 p.m. Robbery Victims Support Group
15 • TUESDAY
6:15 p.m. Guild of the Christ Child
16 • WEDNESDAY
6:30 p.m. Couples’ Bible Study
20 • SUNDAY
3:00 p.m. Summer Music at the Cathedral
Concert
3:30 p.m. Centering Prayer Group
21 • MONDAY
4:30 p.m. Buildings and Grounds Committee
7:30 p.m. Summer Singers of KC Concert
23 • WEDNESDAY
6:30 p.m. Reel People
24 • THURSDAY
9:00 a.m. Godly Play Training begins
5:00 p.m. Vestry
27 • SUNDAY• Rally Day
3:00 p.m. Summer Music at the Cathedral
Concert
28 • MONDAY
6:00 p.m. Robbery Victims Support Group
6:30 p.m. American Sign Language Class
The Episcopal Diocese of West Missouri
P.O. Box 412048
Kansas City, Missouri 64141
Telephone: (816) 474-8260
Facsimile: (816) 474-5856
Website: www.ghtc-kc.org
E-mail: office@ghtc-kc.org
The Right Rev. Barry R. Howe
Bishop of West Missouri
The Very Rev. Terry White
Dean
The Rev. Susan Sommer
Canon Pastor and Subdean
The Rev. Carol Sanford
Curate
The Rev. Canon Linda Yeager
Deacon
The Rev. Bryan England
Deacon
The Rev. Bruce Hall
Deacon
Mr. John L. Schaefer
Canon Musician
The Very Rev. J. Earl Cavanaugh
Dean Emeritus and Pastoral Adjunct