The
Angelus
Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral • Kansas City, Missouri •
Vol. 75 No. 12 • December 2006
Contents
From the Dean
Introducing the Revised Common Lectionary
Maison de Naissance:
Survival confirmation project
Adult Formation
Grief, loss and Christmas
The Twelve Days of Christmas at
the Cathedral
Celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany
Upcoming Music Events
Messiah SINGALONG
Allegro Community Children’s Choir
Make Room for Mary in Your Advent Schedule
Christmas Pageant Rehearsal Schedule
Coping with holiday stress
Memorials and thanksgivings
Annual Cathedral Women’s Retreat
Thank you
With Sympathy
Trunk or Treat
Trinity Teens
Financial support of the Cathedral’s mission in 2007
The Cathedral’s Financial Status
Necessary Dreams
FAQ: Cathedral Caregiver’s prayer list
Christmas Cookies
Weekly Activities
Activities for the Month of December
From the Dean
More and more, it seems, holiday seasons overlap. If one is inclined to purchase orange lights to put on a bush the week before Halloween, you will end up just one aisle away from a huge display of Christmas lights. For many, the weekend following Thanksgiving Day is the time to put up the Christmas tree, even as pumpkin pie gives way to the Advent wreath in the middle of the dining table. And even as all of these marvelous themes interact, in the Church we are in the midst of a non-liturgical season, Stewardship Season. Recently, all of these came together here at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral.
This past summer, the Cathedral received a most generous bequest from the estates of Helen and Isabel Curdy, faithful servants of Christ who Loved God Back in so many ways by supporting the ministry of the Cathedral over the years. In August, the Cathedral received from the Curdy sisters $3.75 million in the form of an unrestricted bequest. What a magnificent witness!
Pursuant to the policy of the Vestry, 80 percent of the unrestricted gift was placed into GHTC endowment funds. The remaining 20 percent may be used by the Vestry to fund current and future ministry. From the 20 percent amount of $750,000, the Vestry voted in October to tithe (give 10 percent equaling $75,000) to the wider Church.
Thus, on behalf of the people of Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, $50,000 has been given to St. Mary Magdalene Church, Kansas City, to assist them in the construction of their first church building. The congregation, led by Fr. Eric Long, currently meets in space provided by the McGilley Chapel, State Line Road and 123rd. Another $25,000 was given to the Diocese of West Missouri Expansion Fund to assist in the future construction of new parish facilities in our Diocese.
I see these decisions by the Cathedral’s Vestry as examples of how seasons overlap in the Church as well as in the shopping mall.
• The Vestry acted as good stewards, sharing the gift that has blessed us. Just as we Episcopalians are asked to set aside a portion of our income for the spread of the Gospel and building up of the Reign of Christ, it seems right for our parish to do the same.
• These decisions were made in thanksgiving for the blessings we enjoy here, and for the opportunity to share and assist the mission of others.
• And with Christmas Day approaching, when God’s Love and Word was made flesh, showing our love of God and care for others in concrete ways is a call we must all respond to.
Stewardship. Thanksgiving. Christmas. They are seasons which overlap. And they are elements of a healthy faith. These three seasons came together in the gifts mentioned above, and also come together in every tangible act of love, care, forgiveness, healing, peacemaking, and sacrifice we make out of love for God and care for neighbor. Loving God Back is not confined to a season – it is a way of life for our parish and for each of us.
This Advent Season, as we prepare to meet Christ in the Babe of Bethlehem, in Word and Sacrament, in the lives of all those God sends our way, and at the Last Day, may we not only give thanks, but incarnate our thanks in tangible and unmistakable ways. That is what makes this the most wonderful time of the year.
With affection,
Terry+
Introducing the Revised Common Lectionary
Beginning December 3, the First Sunday of Advent, the Cathedral will begin using the Revised Common Lectionary. A lectionary is a table of readings from Scripture appointed to be read at public worship, be it on a Sunday, Holy Day, for a ritual such as a wedding or funeral, or for numerous other occasions. The Sunday Lectionary is divided into the Years A, B, and C. December 3, the First Sunday of Advent, we begin Year C.
With the formal adoption of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer, the BCP lectionary became this Church’s official lectionary, being largely based on the Roman lectionary.
This past summer, the 75th General Convention voted to make the RCL the official lectionary of the Episcopal Church effective Advent 2007. The Cathedral will join parishes in this diocese and across the country who are moving to the RCL a year early. In fact, in many places the RCL has been used with the local bishop’s permission since 1994.
The RCL is used throughout the Anglican Communion (Australia, Canada, Church of England, and Church of South Africa for example) and among Protestant churches such as The American Baptist Churches USA, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Christian Church [Disciples of Christ], Presbyterian Church in the USA, Christian Reformed Church in North America, United Church of Canada, United Church of Christ, and the United Methodist Church.
The Revised Common Lectionary does not vary greatly from the BCP lectionary, choosing Old (First) Testament and New (Second) Testament readings in thematic harmony in relation to the Gospel. Among other strengths, the RCL intentionally includes accounts of the roles women have played in salvation history, offering texts never before heard on Sunday. The most notable example is the account of the woman anointing Jesus at Bethany [Mark 14:3-9]. Jesus responded by saying “wherever the good news is proclaimed in the whole world, what she has done will be told in remembrance of her.” This text, omitted in the present lectionary, is included in the Revised Common Lectionary as part of the Passion narrative read on Palm Sunday in Year B.
Finally, the RCL provides the option of semi-continuous reading of the great Old Testament narratives on the Sundays after Pentecost, [Genesis through Judges in Year A; the Davidic Covenant and Wisdom literature in Year B; the prophets – Elijah, Elisha, Amos, Hosea, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Joel and Habbakuk – in Year C.] This option may encourage parishes to plan a preaching or teaching series based on these narratives, many of which are not included in the BCP lectionary.
Learn more about the Revised Common Lectionary here.
Maison de Naissance
Survival confirmation project
At Maison de Naissance, a birthing home in Haiti, a mother has delivered a healthy baby girl, received great care and is ready to take her newborn home. Though the child is healthy, the struggle and challenge of survival and healthy living has just begun. As a result many mothers will return to immunize their baby at the vaccination clinic that takes place every Wednesday at MN
However, some may live farther away, making it very difficult for them to return. The unfortunate part of this reality is that it prevents MN from accurately tracking the long term health of many children. The Survival Confirmation Project is the answer to this problem, which Ben and I undertook after talking with Stan Shaffer (co-founder of MN).
In order to have accurate numbers for research, it is important to follow up with moms and babies who have received MN services to see how they are doing.
We were able to team up with Lexon, a local translator and St. Paul’s Church leader, to begin this project. It was important to have someone with us who knows the language, the families and where they live. Starting in the Torbeck area we took our “machin,” which translates to vehicle in English, and began searching from house to house. Our purpose was to ask questions and be able to speak clearly with each of the mothers.
While not all the mothers were home, those who were we found to be very welcoming and engaging. Each one of them was able to provide the information we needed: their baby’s full name, updated vaccination records, where they go for their vaccinations, the GPS number for their house, any interesting notes regarding the mother or baby, and our favorite, a picture.
Every day we went out was beautiful and clear. We visited one particular family that included the mother, baby, grandmother, sister and a few other people all living in the same house. We went through the questions and were able to get to know them a little bit and listen to their concerns.
Friends of MN
Questions? Contact Marian Philip at MPHILIP1976@juno.com or 816-421-5808. |
The next meeting of Friends of MN (Maison de Naissance) will be
Wednesday, February 14 8, at 6:30 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room
(lower level, Founders’ Hall).During the conversation we learned that a neighbor had also delivered at MN, though she was not on our list for the day. Her name is Porcenat and she approached us and was so excited to talk with us about her experience. Her beautiful 22 month old daughter is named Niclove. She told us that she was very thankful for MN — that the staff had taken very good care of her. We learned that she did not deliver her baby at MN.
Porcenat had difficulty during her labor while at MN and as a
result was taken to the General Hospital in nearby Les Cayes where
she delivered. Porcenat told us she was happy because the priest and
a nurse from MN went with her to the hospital and stayed with her
during labor.
After her delivery she was taken back to MN to rest and for
monitoring. Porcenat said “I was very happy to be at MN and the
nurses at MN are very sympathetic. If I could not go to MN I would
have had to deliver my baby at home.
I do not think the outcome would have been good.” In addition, she stated “If I have another baby, I will go to MN. It’s very important for people to go to MN because it is such a good hospital.” (note: MN is a birthing center staffed with nurse-midwives. It is not a hospital and is not equipped or staffed for c-sections.)
After she finished telling her story of Niclove’s delivery and recovery, we informed her that we needed a picture of her and her daughter. She rushed into her house to change and put on the nicest clothes she had, on this short notice. She did the same for the beautiful Niclove.
We could tell she was very excited and proud to have her picture taken. We said goodbye and were thankful, as we walked away, to have been privileged to know how MN saved two more lives and touched the hearts of a family. MN is not just a birthing center, it’s a sign of peace, love, compassion and hope for a community and country with so many needs.
– by Nicole Long
Nicole Long is a long term volunteer working in the Torbek-Larnage area of Haiti where Maison de Naissance is located. Those who came to the September 17 Haiti Event II heard Nicole and her husband Ben talk about their experiences. They are once again living and working in Haiti.
Adult Formation
Common Room • Sundays at 9:15 a.m.
December 3, 10, 17
The Light Will Shine
Lucy & John Richards
Together, we will discover new light in traditional texts and
seasonal themes. Fresh perspectives can be found here on the journey
through Advent. Advent is not only the season before Christmas but
also a time of Christ’s coming into the world, the second coming of
Christ, or coming into a new place. Together we will consider any
and all of these meanings. A study of scripture will be the basis of
this series—please bring your Bible.
January 2007
How to Read the Bible and Why Bother?
Fr. Michael Johnston
This class, led by Fr. Johnston in October, will continue to be
offered on Sunday mornings beginning January 7. We will take a look
at how we can gain a deeper encounter with the biblical literature,
how it has shaped the content and character of Christian life
throughout the centuries, and what its narrative might mean for us
today. We will continue use Engaging the Word, from the New Church’s
Teaching Series. Copies are still available in our Cathedral
Bookstore.
Grief, loss and Christmas
One side of the Christmas season not often talked about is how to deal with loss and grief even as the world celebrates the holidays with joy. The fact is, no matter how much time has elapsed, we miss those we have shared past Christmases with.
The first Christmas following the death of a loved one, or after a marriage or significant relationship has ended, especially invites us to change in some way how we celebrate.
• Have reasonable expectations. There will be times of great sadness, times when you prefer to be alone, and times when you very much need the company of others. These needs may change from day to day. You may find yourself suddenly overcome with feelings of grief that you don’t expect. This is normal.
• Do not try to do all the things you have done in the past. Baking, decorating, writing cards, entertaining, and shopping can be too much in the best of times. Be aware of the energy you have, and allow yourself to do things differently. Be compassionate with yourself.
• At special gatherings, name your loss in a healthy way, and talk about those you miss. Some families offer a special toast to those who have died and now live in the nearer presence of Christ. This is a powerful time to share tears and fond remembrances. You put yourself and those around you at ease when you speak of those you miss. Others often are waiting for cues from you.
• You may wish to begin a new tradition, such as reaching out to a lonely neighbor, taking gifts to a shelter or food to the local fire station. In years to come, this tradition becomes known as, “What we began doing the Christmas after N. died.” This celebrates the life of your loved one, and in succeeding years, makes it easier to name those who have died.
• Pay special attention to children who can be overlooked in the grieving process. More toys will not give comfort and hope. They need to know they are not alone in their sorrow, that adults, too, miss departed loved ones. Assure them of God’s special care in the days ahead, and that the Christ Child is with them always.
• Be regular in worshipping God and receiving the Eucharist. There is no greater comfort in sorrow than the presence of the Risen Christ.
Hold fast to the promise in St. John’s Gospel for Christmas Day: “The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness shall not over come it.”
The Twelve Days of Christmas at the Cathedral
December 24 – The Fourth Sunday of Advent
10:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist.
One service only this morning.
No formation classes.
This liturgy will be held in Founders’ Hall as the Nave
and Sanctuary will be decorated for Christmastide. The readings, homily, and
hymns will celebrate the Fourth Sunday of Advent. This liturgy will be a
simpler and quieter celebration of the Eucharist compared to the upcoming
evening’s liturgies.
December 24 – Eve of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus
Christ
4 p.m. – Sung Eucharist with Christmas Pageant.
NOTE TIME CHANGE FROM PREVIOUS YEARS. The first Eucharist
of Christmas. The birth of Christ is interpreted by the young people of the
cathedral. The Tallis Singers and the Choraliers offer anthems, and the congregation joins in
singing carols and the service music. The pageant and liturgy will be signed for
the hearing-impaired.
10 p.m. Music of Christmas Prelude
The Trinity Choir sings works by Ralph Vaughan Williams:
“The Blessed Son of God” from the Cantata Hodie and
the “Fantasia on Christmas Carols.” A chamber orchestra will accompany the
latter work. Congregational carols and organ prepare us for the Liturgy.
10:30 p.m. Solemn Eucharist of the
Nativity.
With the fullness of sacred ritual the Christ Mass is
celebrated. Tonight the Trinity Choir sings “Gloria in Excelsis”
and “Agnus Dei” from W.A.
Mozart’s Mass in D Major Missa Brevis
and anthems by Gerald Finzi and Stephen Cleobury. Other music includes congregational carols,
strings and organ.
December 25 - The Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ:
Christmas Day
10:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist with carols and choir
December 26 – Buildings & Office closed. No 12:05 p.m. Eucharist.
December 27 – Feast of St. John. Eucharist: Eucharist, 12:05 p.m.
December 28 – Feast of the Holy Innocents: Eucharist, 12:05 p.m.
December 29 – Feast of St. Thomas Becket: Eucharist, 12:05 p.m.
December 31 – First Sunday after Christmas
No formation classes.
8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist
10:15 a.m. Sung Eucharist and carols with choir and
organ.
5:00 p.m. Sung Eucharist for the Eve of the Holy Name of
Jesus
January 1 – Buildings & Office closed. No 12:05 Eucharist.
January 2 – Ninth Day of Christmas: Eucharist, 12:05 p.m.
January 3 – Tenth Day of Christmas: Eucharist, 12:05 p.m.
January 4 – Eleventh Day of Christmas: Eucharist, 12:05 p.m.
January 5 – Twelfth Day of Christmas: Eucharist, 12:05 p.m.
January 5 – Eve of The Epiphany.
6 p.m. Solemn Evensong and Eucharist.
Catered 12th Night Dinner to follow in
Founders’ Hall. Evening ends at 8 p.m.
Celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany
The Cathedral will celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany with its own kind of feast: a Solemn Choral Evensong and Eucharist, followed by a fellowship meal. Our celebration will happen on the Eve of the Epiphany, January 5, which is also called Twelfth Night.
The service begins at 6 p.m.; dinner will follow at the close of Eucharist, which will be a Rite I celebration. The evening will end by 8 p.m.
The feast during the service is provided by Christ himself; the meal following is to be catered. Accordingly, we need those attending to make reservations. The cost will be $10 for those 13 and older, $5 for 12 and younger; children 6 or younger are free.
Basic beverages will be provided; you bring your own preferred beverages. Please phone in your reservation by Tuesday, January 2. Let’s feast together!
Upcoming Music Events
Sunday • December 3 • 2 p.m.
the Kansas City Chorale presents
Home for the Holidays
http://www.kcchorale.org
Central Ticket Office: (816) 235-6222
Saturday • December 9 • 7:30 p.m.
the
Fine Arts Chorale presents
A Day for Dancing
http://www.fineartschoralekc.org/
Central Ticket Office: (816) 235-6222
Sunday • December 10 • 5 p.m. & 7
p.m.
Allegro Community Children’s Choir
presents their
Winter Blessings Concert
http://www.allegrocc.com/
(816) 422-0469 Allegro Office
Monday • December 11 • 12 noon
William
Jewell College
offers its annual
City Come Again
No charge.
Friday • December 15 • 8 p.m.
the William Baker Festival
Singers present
Candlelight, Carols & Cathedral
http://www.festivalsingers.org
Central Ticket Office: (816) 235-6222
Saturday • December 16 • 4:30 p.m.
join us for our annual
Messiah Singalong
No charge.
Sunday • December 17 • 3 p.m.
the William Baker Festival
Singers present
Candlelight, Carols & Cathedral
http://www.festivalsingers.org
Central Ticket Office: (816) 235-6222
Messiah SINGALONG
Music of G.F. Handel
A Kansas City tradition:
Jack Ergo, Conductor
Saturday, December 16
4:30 p.m.
Just as “A Christmas Carol” and the Nutcracker Ballet are traditions in Kansas City, so, for many people, the Cathedral’s annual Messiah Singalong is a “must do” occasion. This year the Singalong is Saturday, December 16. We are beginning at 4:30 p.m. sharp, in order to accommodate those who are coming from the Ballet or the Symphony’s “Magic of Christmas.”
Jack Ergo of Graceland College will conduct. Jack is a master of the oratorio, having led at the Community of Christ Temple for more than 20 years and having conducted our Singalongs for well over 10 occasions. He will conduct a fine orchestra and soloists who have been regulars for the Singalong: Paulette Resch, David White and Bruce Burstert. A new member of the quartet is Douglas Dodson, a fine young countertenor.
Our custom is to begin with the overture and proceed through the entire work; whenever there is a chorus to be sung, the audience stands and sings. It is great fun.
This year the Perry and Charlotte Faeth Endowment for Music is providing funding for the Singalong. We are inviting those who have contributed in the past to do so again this year, with the thought that their gifts will go to the various Cathedral outreach programs.
So, do come to the Singalong and do sing along. And let people who love Messiah know that they are welcome, too. Scores will be available for purchase.
Allegro Community Children’s Choir
presents
Winter Blessings Concert
Sunday, December 10 • 5 p.m. or 7 p.m.
Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral
Tickets are $10 and available from the Allegro office.
A portion of ticket proceeds will be donated to the Kansas City Community Kitchen.
For more information, contact the Allegro Community Children’s Choir
(913-422-0469 or www.allegrocc.com).
Make Room for Mary in Your Advent Schedule
The Incarnation and Images of the Mother of God
Advent Wednesdays: December 6 & 13
6:00 p.m. Evening Prayer
6:15 p.m. Dinner
7:00 p.m. “The Incarnation and Images of the Mother of God”
Attend a very special art and theology class this Advent on Wednesday evenings, December 6 and 13 at the Cathedral. Ellen Goheen, former Director of Collections and Exhibitions at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and Fr. Michael Johnston will guide us through a study of Advent art and theology.
Scenes from the life of the Virgin offer a rich array of images and this is particularly true of the events in her life that are associated with Advent. The Nativity, the Adoration of the Magi and the Madonna with Child are the obvious subjects that have attracted the attention of artists throughout the ages. We shall review a variety of representations of these events spanning several centuries from the early days of Byzantine art through the beginning of the 18th century.
• To assist with meal planning, please register online at www.ghtc-kc.org/advent or call the Cathedral office at 816-474-8260.
• Suggested on-site donation for dinner is $5 per individual or $10 per family.
• Child care provided for children in Kindergarten and younger.
Christmas Pageant Rehearsal Schedule
All children are welcome! Meet in Haden Hall. Lunch is provided on Sundays.
Sunday, December 3, immediately following 10:15 service
Sunday, December 10, immediately following 10:15 service
Sunday, December 17, immediately following 10:15 service
Saturday, December 23 10:00 a.m. - noon
For more information about the pageant please contact Christine Morrison. To assist with pageant lunches please contact DeAnn McTavish at 816-474-8260 or dmctavish@ghtc-kc.org.
Coping with holiday stress
Here it is, Advent again, with Christmastide just around the corner. As we live this Holy Season at church, the “Holiday Season” surrounds us. According to the images on Christmas cards, in advertising, and, sometimes, in the happy faces we show one another, we’re all having a wonderful time. But are we?
The annual celebration of the Word made Flesh is often, unfortunately, a time of significant tension and anxiety for many people. Preparation for Christmas and the holiday itself presents us with multiple tasks: gifts to buy and wrap, sometimes on a tight budget, decorations to be placed, meals to be cooked, and parties to be hosted or attended. Parish leaders, both clergy and lay, have many liturgies and special events to be plan and celebrate, and everyone must balance opportunities and commitments at the Cathedral with other seasonal activities.
Some other obvious sources of holiday stress include having too many things to do, the disruption of ordinary routines, financial worries, and difficult relationships. This last area can be especially difficult, given the unrealistic expectations we have that all is merry and bright within families and among acquaintances. This, of course, is not always true.
For many, the natural anticipation of this joyful season is undercut by concern about unpleasant situations or encounters. It is important to know that many people have some holiday anxiety, ranging from relatively mild concerns about how the cousins will get along at Christmas dinner, to facing the least talked-about issues, such as physical, sexual and emotional abuse of children or adults, alcoholism, or drug addiction.
People who are working hard to grow into new life and to change old patterns are often confused about what to do when planning to visit or be visited by difficult friends or family members during the holidays. Consider these suggestions if you are in this situation.
• If it’s dangerous, don’t go. Our families and our culture imply that one must be with one’s family during the holidays. This is simply not true. The only person whose presence is a necessity for Christmas is Our Lord Jesus. If you are considering visiting, or allowing to visit, family members who have a history of physically, emotionally, sexually, or spiritually abusing you, it is fine to change your plans.
• When you’ve got it, don’t flaunt it. After having worked hard to gain insight into your own behavior or that of your family, it is natural to want to share your new awareness. In general, it is a good idea to resist this temptation. Your growth and change may seem threatening to some members of the family because it changes the family dynamic. Share your insight instead with someone you trust who is outside the family.
• Try not to let old patterns upset you. Family members relate to each other according to patterns, rather like a dance. Each family has its own dance, which gets repeated regularly. When you change your behavior, you change the dance. It is natural for others in the family to ask you to get back in step with the family dance. The best response to a “change back” message is to establish a healthy boundary with a clear “yes,” or “no,” and as little reactivity as possible. Striving to attain this response is, of course, something which all growing people do for most of their lives.
• Stop wishing they’ll be different. The most common way that people undermine their desire for a happy holiday is to spend time wishing that their family would be different than it is. For example, if Dad and Great Aunt Sarah have an intense and public conflict each year, then it’s a safe bet they will have that fight again this year; particularly if neither of them has worked on his or her own growth during the past year. To spend a great deal of energy wishing that this annual event not occur is to spend a great deal of energy setting yourself up for a disappointment. The only person whom you can change is you.
• Embrace a new holiday tradition. Allow yourself the time and space to do something that is peaceful, meaningful, or fun, just for you. It’s ok. Really. Enjoy.
Memorials and thanksgivings
November 5 • The flowers at the altar are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Harriet Minty Russell and Frederick Forsha Russell. At the baptismal font, flowers are given in thanksgiving for their daughter, Eliza Lynn Johnson, on the anniversary of her baptism, by Jeff and Valerie Johnson.
November 11 • The flowers at the altar are given to the glory of God and in memory of The Right Reverend Edward Randolph Welles, The Reverend Charles Sanders and The Reverend Harold Westover by Ferne Malcolm Welles. The flowers at the high altar are given in thanksgiving for The Rev. Elton Smith by Sarah, Emily and Flora Smith.
November 12 • The flowers at the altar are given to the glory of God and in tribute to John and Leona Schaefer and the choir and in appreciation of the Cathedral music program by Rick Jordahl; and in loving memory of Charline Schmelzer by Bill Fisher; also in loving memory of Lillian Cozzi Pellet by her daughter, Tricia Pellet Lyddon. At the baptismal font, flowers are given in loving memory of her parents, Muriel and Harry Hall, by Mr. and Mrs. Haywood Walker, Jr.; and in thanksgiving for Carl Ryder. At the chapel altar, flowers are given in loving memory of Dr. Charles Culloden Chapple by his wife, Sally Chapple.
November 19 • The flowers on the altar are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Charles Henley and Marie and Earl Hankins by Jeanne Henley.
November 23 and 26 • The harvest altar is given to the glory of God and in loving memory of her father, William H. Shackelford, Jr., by Mr. and Mrs. Charles N. Seidlitz, Jr.
The Angelus
A laypersons’ newspaper published in the interest of Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral.
THE ANGELUS SMALL GROUP CONTRIBUTORS:
Emily Akins
Tom Atkin
Mary Byrne
Jan Frizzle
John Hornbeck
Geoff Logan
Chris Morrison, Small Group Facilitator
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
Annual Cathedral Women’s Retreat
Save the Date and Reserve your Space
Franciscan Prayer Center
January 19-21, 2007
For information and to reserve your space, contact Mother Carol Sanford (csanford@ghtc-kc.org).
Thank you
|
We want to express our sincere thanks for the many prayers,
cards and calls during our relocation and recovery. Our current address is 720 West 44th Street, Apartment 3010,
Kansas City, MO 64111, 816-756-3345. ~Nancy and Earl Cavanaugh |
Thank you for your many prayers, cards, flowers and
visits during my recovery.
~ Betty Phillips |
With Sympathy
We offer our sympathy to the members of the Cathedral who have experienced the death of family members this past month:
• Sarah Rosalee Carlton,
grandmother of Tom McCasland
• Camden Bock, nephew of Joan Bock (staff)
Trunk or Treat
Children of all ages came in costume to join in sharing a meal, playing games and eating candy. Thank you to all who assisted with this event!
photos by Dianne Saphiere
Trinity Teens
Trinity Teens serve at Ronald McDonald House
photo donated
The Trinity Teens visited the Ronald McDonald House in November. They prepared a meal and served it to the families staying at the house. For news about upcoming Trinity Teens events, visit the website www.ghtc-kc.org/youth.
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Financial support of the Cathedral’s mission in 2007
We give thanks for the generous pledges received as of November 28. In addition to those listed below, some making a 2007 pledge asked that their names not be printed. Pledges received through the middle of December will be added to this listed and published in the January issue of The Angelus. (Please notify the office of any corrections that need to be made.)
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David & Jennifer Lowry |
The Cathedral’s Financial Status
October 2006 saw income came in $26,000 below budget and expenses came in $5,700 below budget. Income was below budget primarily in the pledge and plate offerings received. Pledge income varies significantly from month to month and I believe income will come in for the year close to budget. Expenses have been held this year consistently below budget for which we can thank the Cathedral staff.
Income for the year finds us within historical norms and expenses for the year are $30,600 below budget.
– by Doyle White, treasurer
| OCTOBER MTD | BUDGETED MTD | ACTUAL MTD |
| INCOME | $ 115,262 | $ 89,006 |
| EXPENSES | $ 142,058 | $ 136,391 |
| NET TOTAL | $ (26,796) | $ (47,385) |
| OCTOBER YTD | BUDGETED YTD | ACTUAL YTD |
| INCOME | $ 1,360,212 | $ 1,295,721 |
| EXPENSES | $ 1,391,641 | $ 1,361,036 |
| NET TOTAL | $ (31,429) | $ (65,315) |
Necessary Dreams:
A cooperative effort between The Dream
Works and GHTC
Donna’s Dream (#1035)
Donna is a single mom of a daughter. Donna has been diagnosed with COPD, a condition that creates extreme swelling and pain in her feet and legs. Her lack of lung capacity prevents Donna from working, so she and her daughter live only on Donna’s disability income. Donna is in need of an air purifier (not a humidifier). She is able to do more things longer if the air in her house is cleaner. Medicaid/Medicare will not pay for a simple air purifier. No other agency has been willing to purchase one. Approximate Dollar Value = $150.00
Ruth’s Dream (#1033)
Ruth is a 60-year-old woman who is diagnosed with renal failure. She needs dialysis regularly. The nature of her disease has left her unable to engage in much activity inside or outside her home. Her sedentary life has resulted in an enormous gain of weight. To continuing bathing, Ruth needs a bariatric shower bench. The cost of one is prohibitive for her, because she has a fixed income. No other agency is willing to help. She is requesting that a bariatric shower bench (500+ lbs capacity) be donated or purchased. Approximate Dollar Value = $450.00
John’s Dream (#1031)
John is a 36-year-old man who has a spinal-cord injury. He lives independently and is involved in the community. John has bath bench that he sits on when he bathes. The bench is beginning to wear and is unstable. He needs a new one. Medicare & Medicaid no longer pay for any bathroom equipment. John is requesting a bath bench to be donated or purchased. Approximate Dollar Value = $350.00
Many of us dream of having the “nicer things in life,” even though in reality we already have those things. Others find themselves dreaming of necessities and small things that can make life just a little more bearable. We call these dreams, “Necessary Dreams.”
You can help make these dreams true! The following are needs of the most critical kind. All other possibilities have been exhausted. If you can provide goods, services, or finances to fulfill these dreams, please contact Sam Satterfield at 913-281-8695 or provide your donation to The Dream Works in the Sunday plate.
It is not necessary to donate money—any donated resource, or combination thereof, will help our clients.
You may “adopt” a specific dream by utilizing the code number next to each name. For more information, please visit our Web site at: www.TheDreamWorksinc.com.
FAQ: Cathedral Caregiver’s prayer list
frequently asked questions
How do I place someone on the prayer list?
There are several vehicles.
• You can use the yellow prayer request cards found in the pews
as well as in the tower entrance (immediately to the right of the
door). These cards may either be placed in the offertory plates or
left in the prayer box in the tower entrance; OR
• You can contact the Cathedral office by phone. If your call
goes to voicemail, leave the message in Canon Sue Sommer’s
voice-mail box (extension 107); OR
• You can e-mail Canon Sommer at
ssommer@ghtc-kc.org.
What happens then?
• If you desire the prayers of the greater community, the name of
your lovedone is placed on a master list which appears on the prayer
desk, as well as in the Sunday worship booklet Your loved one is
also prayed for by name during the 12:05 p.m. weekday Eucharist.
• There may be situations where you prefer greater anonymity.
Simply note on the card that you would like the name of your loved
one given to the prayer chain only. This request will be honored.
• All names are given weekly to the members of the Cathedral
Caregivers’ Prayer chain. The prayer chain comprises Cathedral
members and friends whose baptismal ministry is intercessory prayer.
Your loved one is prayed for by name daily. The prayer chain members
pray with the specific intention you request (i.e., healing,
guidance, thanksgiving, peace, etc.).
I’d really like for the Cathedral clergy to know about my loved one. How should I make that happen?
The yellow prayer request cards allow you to indicate that you’d like clergy followup. The cards submitted on Sunday are reviewed Monday morning. If you place your loved one on the prayer list by phone or e-mail at any time during the week, simply indicate that you’d like for one of the clergy to respond.
How long does my loved one stay on the prayer list?
Persons remain on the prayer list for 30 days.
My loved one has a chronic condition. Can I just request that he/she stay on permanently?
No. Experience over the years has shown that this is not as workable an idea as might be expected. We recommend that you put a reminder in your calendar and re-submit the person’s name monthly. This also gives you an opportunity to change the prayer intentions, as needed, as your loved one’s condition progresses.
Christmas Cookies
For guests of the Kansas City Community Kitchen, Christmas is without many of the special traditions that most of us take for granted. Very few of us are equipped to bake 500 cookies, but many of us can certainly combine our talents. To that end, please bring three or four dozen (or more) cookies to church Sunday, December 17. We will enjoy some of them at coffee hour that day and send the balance to KCCK to serve during the week before Christmas. Bless all your holy hands in advance for this bit of sharing.
Homemade is wonderful, but it is the thought that matters.
Weekly Activities
SUNDAY
8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist
9:15 a.m. Christian Formation
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. Tuesday Afternoon Bible Study
WEDNESDAY
12:05 p.m. Holy Eucharist
5:45 p.m. The Tallis Singers
6:00 p.m. Grace Choraliers
7:00 p.m. Trinity Teens Youth Group
THURSDAY
7:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Study
9:30 a.m. Cathedral Outreach Program
12:05 p.m. Holy Eucharist
6:30 p.m. EfM
7:30 p.m. Trinity Choir
FRIDAY
9:30 a.m. Moms’ Bible Study
12:05 p.m. Holy Eucharist
Activities for the Month of December
Please verify times and dates of the events listed with the appropriate person(s) or by contacting the Cathedral Office.
3 • SUNDAY
11:45 a.m. EV Lunch
Music Committee
Children’s Pageant Rehearsal
2:00 p.m. KC Chorale Concert
3:15 p.m. Centering Prayer Group
5 • TUESDAY
6:30 p.m. Needlework Arts Group
ASL (Sign Language) Class
7:00 p.m. The Angelus Small Group
6 • WEDNESDAY
6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evenings in Advent
9 • SATURDAY
7:30 p.m. Fine Arts Chorale Concert
10 • SUNDAY• Blood Pressure Sunday
11:45 a.m. Women’s Retreat Planning Meeting
Social Action Committee
5 & 7 p.m. Allegro Children’s Community Choir Concert
11 • MONDAY
12:00 p.m. City Come Again
6:00 p.m. Robbery Victims Support Group
12 • TUESDAY
6:00 p.m. Cancer Support Group
13 • WEDNESDAY
5:00 p.m. Stewardship Committee
6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evenings in Advent
14 • THURSDAY
6:00 p.m. Children’s Formation Support Team
6:30 p.m. Thursday Evening Bible Study
15 • FRIDAY
8:00 p.m. Festival Singers Concert
16 • SATURDAY
4:30 p.m. Messiah Singalong
17 • SUNDAY
11:45 a.m. Integrity
Children’s Pageant Rehearsal
3:00 p.m. Festival Singers Concert
19 • TUESDAY
6:15 p.m. Guild of the Christ Child
20 • WEDNESDAY
4:00 p.m. Finance Committee
23 • SATURDAY
10:00 a.m. Children’s Pageant Rehearsal
28 • THURSDAY
6:30 p.m. Thursday Evening Bible Study
See a complete listing of Christmastide services.
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. 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