THE ANNUAL BACK-TO-SCHOOL DRIVE BLESSING OF THE BACKPACKS SUNDAY, AUGUST 5 AT THE 11 AM SERVICE We will bless the backpacks which will be donated to Downtown Elementary. Marge Sorrells served as our Backpack Chair and we are truly grateful for her diligence and hard work. Thanks also to ALL who donated .
WELCOME BACK TO CHRISTIAN FORMATION AUGUST SUNDAYS AT 10 AM
www.stmarysmemphis.org 692 Poplar Avenue Memphis, Tennessee 38105-4512 Phone (901)527-3361 Fax 901-523-8292
THE CHIMES August 2012 Vol. X, No. 8
INSIDE THIS ISSUE 2—Small Dinner Groups Hospitality Hour Dr. Susan Nelson Blessing of the Chapel Chairs 3—Peanut Butter Drive The Canon’s Corner 4—Memorials & Honoraria Wayward Sisters Bench Notes 5—Opportunities at the Cathedral/in the Diocese 6—Calendar of Events/ Birthdays/Pop‐Top Ministry 7—Altar Flowers/Transitions 8—Stewardship Committee Profiles
AUGUST 5 GENERAL CONVENTION 2012: THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE LOVELY— Parish Hall Dean Andy Andrews gives his report on the 77th General Convention.
AUGUST 12, 19, 26 MEMPHIS EXCEPTIONALISM — Parish Hall The idea is to learn ‐‐ or be reminded ‐‐ of all the ways this corner of the planet, latitude 35 longitude 90 is exceptional, and what we should celebrate and embrace, but also those things that require our faith, action, and diligent memories.
also on AUGUST 12, 19, 26 WHY YOU WON’T GET LEFT BEHIND — Sisters’ Chapel with Jerry Harber, Theologian in Residence We often hear people talking about the Rapture and ʺgetting left behindʺ, especially our conservative friends. The theology behind these ideas is very widely believed, but the underlying theological assumptions are very much open to other valid interpreta‐ tions. In this series we’ll look at how those assumptions developed and why. Be able to discuss these ideas with anybody and feel confident, plus understand why you wonʹt be left behind!
ANNOUNCING FUN PRE‐SEASON CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES AT 10 AM August 5 August 12, 19, 26 September 2
Art Soup Ages 6‐18 in the Art Room — Moody Wing Sing It! Old songs, new songs and the songs in between! Ages 6‐18 — Crypt Art Soup Ages 6‐18 in the Art Room — Moody Wing
***Regular classes begin September 16 for Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Level I (ages 3‐6), Level II (ages 6‐9), Sunday School III (4th and 5th grades), and Youth (6‐12th grades).
Hospitality Hour at St. Mary’s This month we are featuring our Hospitality Hour Team Leaders and Teams. Marti Kuhn chairs the Hospitality/Fellowship Committee. The following people provide for our weekly gatherings after each 11 AM Sunday service. The Team Leaders are in bold type: Ryan Godbey‐Luther Parker, Johnny Brooks, Jim Johnson, Brent Glasgow, Janet Smith Loyd Templeton‐Amy George, John Weatherly, Nita Faye & Brooke Ferris Anne Andrews‐Kelley Morice, Kelly Rayne Gary, Amy Mayne, Aimee McMillin, Katie Ratton, Susanne Heartsill Pam & Buddy Chapman‐Carol Harber, Dawn Roberts, Marcia Wunderlich, Tony Henderson, Randolph Reeves, Jan Morrell Melissa Bridgman‐Posey Cochrane, Lila Saunders, Mary Ann Eagle, David da Ponte, Frank Cooper, Claire & Yousef Valine, Tom & Ellen Pruitt, Anna Holtzclaw, Ann‐Margaret Hedges Marsha Callow‐George Callow, Will Callow, Sherri Tipton, Marge Sorrells Edee Fuller & Bart Barnett‐Kim & John Gaskill Marti Kuhn‐Clara Yerger, Carol Iverson, Joan Cannon, Patricia McFarland, Ty Legge, Gene Hayden, Pat & John Geelan, Joanne Bowes Chris & Heather Jones‐Rebecca Chappell, Sue Shaw, JoAnne Statham, Donna McAdams
Congratulations to ALL teams for the great service they provide. Should you want to join one of the teams, contact Marti Kuhn at
[email protected] ‐ Here are several team leaders and foodies!
Blessing of the Dedicated Chapel Chairs Sunday, August 5, at 12:15 pm 10:30 am
You may dedicate one or more of the new chapel chairs in memory or in honor of a loved one or in thanksgiving for a special occasion.
The cost is $600 and a plaque will be added with your dedication. Forms are available in the church. A blessing of the chairs that have been designated so far will be on Sunday, August 5, at 12:15 pm, in the Sistersʹ Chapel.
Small Dinner Groups Small Dinner Groups sign‐up sheets will be available in the Parish Hall through August. This season we are offering two separate opportunities for members to join a Small Dinner Group. One sign up sheet is for Singles and Couples without children. Another sign up sheet is for Couples with children. Groups of 6‐8 people will be scheduled in time for groups to kick‐off in September.
Dr. Susan Nelson honored at ECW Triennial
O say can you hear? As we all know, St. Mary’s Cathedral has the perfect acoustics for music. However, the spoken word is difficult to hear depending on your location in the Nave. The Finance Committee and your Chapter have approved the installation of a state‐of‐the‐art audio system to insure that everyone hears everything clearly, no matter where they sit in the pews. Preparation for the installation has begun. There is oppor‐ tunity for you to donate to this project in honor or in memory of loved ones or in thanksgiving for new clear sound. If you wish to contribute to the cost of this new audio system please complete a donation form available in the Cathedral. Place it and your check in the offering plate, in the mail, or bring it to the Cathedral office.
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Dr. Susan Nelson was honored as a Distinguished Woman at the Episcopal Church Womenʹs Triennial Meeting on July 7th. The award honors one woman from each diocese for outstanding ser‐ vice. Susan and her family are members of St. Maryʹs Cathedral. She has been a member of the Church Health Centerʹs volunteer physician network for 15 years and has made nine medical mis‐ sion trips to Haiti to help handicapped children at St. Vincentʹs School in Port‐Au‐Prince. Susan says, ʺI have been given the chance of a lifetime to live out what the gospel preaches and offer compassion and comfort to people also who love God and are grateful every day for His provenance.ʺ Congratulations, Susan! Dr. Nelson (center) with Andy Andrews, Evelyn Piety, Jeannie and Bishop Johnson
The Canon’s Corner Peanut Butter for the Mid-South Food Bank ʺ PEANUT BUTTER HEAVENʺ At this writing we have
375 pounds of peanut butter! Our Goal: 1000 pounds! Bring your donations to church!
Martyrs of Memphis Weekend September 7, 8, 9 Our annual observance of Constance and Her Companions: The Martyrs of Memphis is early September. Put these dates on your calendar: Friday the 7th: The Wayward Sisters An ensemble comprised of baroque violin and cello, recorders, theorbo, and guitar. 7 pm in the Cathedral Nave. Saturday the 8th: Evensong at All Saints’ Church 5 pm (corner of Quince and White Station) Sunday the 9th: Rite One Eucharist at 8 am Rite Two Festival Eucharist at 11 am Picnic following at Elmwood Cemetery
Daughters of the King in Indianapolis Here’s a photo of the West Tennessee delegation to the DOK Triennial Meeting: Dorothy Hamer (St. George’s), out‐going diocesan president Judy Tucker (St. Elisabeth’s), in‐coming diocesan president Anne Boykin (St. Mary’s Cathedral), Rebecca Chappell (St. Mary’s Cathedral), and Sandy Bethel (St. George’s).
The following is an excerpt from Laura’s sermon on July 29, 2012 And now I have a story I need to share, one that has been unfolding for me and my sweet family in the last few days and weeks. The Gettys family has multiplied ‐ much like those loaves and fish on the hillside. For there is one more in our family now – a baby named Joseph. And this all came to be because of a beautiful birth mother knowing in an exquisite and courageous way that family and love truly IS how you open your heart to another person. Because of this woman’s expansive and big heart, she made an adoption plan so that this sweet little one could be raised in a family that would pro‐ vide him with things she could not. This kind of love has taken my breath away and my fam‐ ily’s breath away. It’s one that makes me want to take off my shoes because, like Moses once knew, we have been standing on holy ground. Some of you knew that we started the journey of adoption a long time ago, long before Foster. We have always known adoption would be a part of our family. When Foster came along, we put the process on hold and enjoyed the ride with him. Then this summer we decided we were ready to restart the journey, never ever imagining that it might move so swiftly! Oh, my word, you cannot imagine how our hearts and lives have expanded and grown! You should have seen us scurry‐ ing for infant diapers…reading big brother books on warp speed to Foster, our two year‐old. You should try to guess how little sleep I got last night and how coffee and caffeine have become my new discipline! But most of all, you should see the way this beautiful boy is already becoming a part of our family and opening our hearts. His sweet sighs. His soul‐ ful eyes. His gassy smiles and grins. The way his new, big brother gently pats him whispering, “Baby Jo Jo!” Your beachcombing Dean is aware of all of this heart‐ expanding news, as is the Bishop and Chapter Warden. All of us are still catching our breath, as you may be as well with this news. Feel free to ask questions, I know there may be a few. We will do our best to answer them, and the ones we cannot, we will let Joseph answer when he is ready and old enough. Josh, Foster, Joseph, and I crave your prayers and grace as we live into this exciting and sleep‐deprived stage of life to‐ gether! There will be maternity leave time for me and how that will look is still unfolding. I already give a big thank you to the ways the Pastoral Care Teams have been flexible and loving, as teams stood by and on call. My family and I look forward to living into the upcoming weeks and months and years with you and are absolutely thrilled to bring Joseph into the Cathedral family! Peace,
Laura+
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Memorials & Honoraria In memory of Carolyn “Tilly” Bell Louise Horn‐The Episcopal Bookshop Samuel M. Lane Harper, Rains, Knight & Co. Shirley S. Prothro Justin and Ginny Towner James G. Hartley‐Pop‐Top Ministry Drs. Suzanne Satterfield & John Pickens Roy and Jan Bell Margaret H. Sorrells Mary J. Banning Robert S. Murphree Beth and Steve Orlansky John R. and Carolyn Walker Dr. and Mrs. Earl Fyke In memory of Sandy Tummins Carmen Phillipy Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Carruthers‐Pop‐Top Ministry Marilyn Dunavant‐Pop‐Top Ministry James G. Hartley‐Music Fund Mary Ann Monteith Sherri and Charley Tipton Gailor Guild‐A Book of Common Prayer Universal Manufacturing Co Margaret Said Frank Cooper and David da Ponte‐Pastoral Care Fund Jana Andrews Pulley Larry and Martha Ann Gossett‐Deacon’s Discretionary Fund In memory of Margaret & Brinkley Snowden, James Snowden, and Sister Hughetta Snowden Carol Snowden Morris‐Chapel chair In memory of Marshall Morris, Margaret Snowden Gill Carol Snowden Morris‐Chapel chair In memory of Jeanne Prewitt Billy and Julie Denman‐St. Faith Altar Guild In memory of Florence Jones (mother of Brantley Jones) Larry and Martha Ann Gossett‐Deacon’s Discretionary Fund In honor of Drew Woodruff Bob Skinner and Vickie Baselski‐Deacon’s Discretionary Fund On the occasion of their children’s college graduation
Upcoming Concert Series for September:
The Wayward Sisters Friday, 9/7 at 7 pm For St. Mary’s annual commemoration of the Martyrs of Memphis, the Cathedral will host the Wayward Sisters, winner of the 2011 Early Music America/Naxos recording competition. Critics have praised Wayward Sisters’ “imaginative program and alert, stylish performances,” as well as the group’s “polished, spirited playing and well‐balanced ensemble” (Chicago Classical Review). The ensemble is comprised of players Beth Wenstrom (baroque violin), Anne Timberlake (recorders), Anna Steinhoff (baroque cello), and John Lenti (theorbo and guitar). They will perform a program titled Ashes, Ashes: Music and Plague, exploring the intersections—some fateful, some incidental—between disease and the creative process.
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♫ BENCH NOTES ♫ A Word from Your Organist/Choirmaster Music that once was lost, but now is found. This past year, I have been diligently working on a pro‐ ject that I’ve put off for far too many years. In the fall of 2004, I enrolled at Indiana University to pursue a Doctor of Music in Or‐ gan Performance. Since 2008, I have been “ABD” or “all but dis‐ sertation,” and partially due to a lack of enthusiasm for my cho‐ sen topic, I delayed the writing of my culminating research pro‐ ject. As of two weeks ago, however, I finally submitted my doc‐ toral document to my research committee chair, and as this marks an important milestone in my training, I thought I might share a few details of my work. I have been studying the single published collection of organ and harpsichord music by the obscure composer Johann Heinrich Buttstett (1666‐1727). Called the Musicalische Cla‐ vierkunst und Vorrathskammer (Musical Keyboard Art and Pantry), this collection contains a wide variety of keyboard compositions, some of which are more successful than others. Now, undoubt‐ edly you have not heard of Buttstett before, and admittedly, there is a good reason for this. Although he lived during the time of Bach, Buttstett’s music is decidedly inferior to the great master and other contemporaries, and his works have largely been rele‐ gated to the dust heap of history. Still, his music does have some redeeming qualities, and as no one has completed a comprehen‐ sive study of Buttstett in English, I chose (for better or worse) to be the foremost Buttstett scholar in America! My research involved multiple components. I have writ‐ ten perhaps the definitive English‐language biography of Buttstett, including tracing the transmission of this particular col‐ lection of music. I have analyzed all of the works contained therein from a music theory perspective. Also, I compared the original 1713 published score with the single modern edition of this music and created a comprehensive list of errata. Finally, I did research on the pipe organ that Buttstett played for many years (it no longer exists in its original state, though the wooden organ case that stands in the Predigerkirche in Erfurt, Germany, is from Buttsett’s era). During the course of my research, I must admit that my enthusiasm for Johann Heinrich Buttstett and his music grew sig‐ nificantly, and I am happy to say that I’ve made at least one dis‐ covery of historical import (feel free to ask me if you’d like to know more). My paper now goes to my research committee for correc‐ tions and revisions. If all goes as planned, I intend to defend my document sometime in January, after which I will officially be awarded a Doctor of Music. No, you needn’t call me “Doctor,” and honestly, this will have little bearing on my work and minis‐ try at St. Mary’s. But now, if you hear me playing some Buttstett on Sunday mornings, you will at least know a little bit of the back story! Soli Deo Gloria, Scott Elsholz
Cathedral Opportunities ~ FYI
Sign up now or get more information, by contacting Debbie Balling at
[email protected] or 901‐335‐4001. TUTORING AT DOWNTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ECW ANNUAL MEETING, SATURDAY, St. Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral is partnering with Downtown NOVEMBER 3 Elementary School to tutor students in grades 3, 4 & 5 in language arts Save the date for the Diocesan ECW Annual Meeting. In memory of Bruce McCall during the 2012 – 2013 school year. Twenty‐seven students at Down‐ Details to be announced. Julie Campbell town Elementary have been identified as needing a tutor. By contrib‐ Terri and John P. Neal III In memory of Maria Magdalena Warwell uting just an hour per week of your time, you’ll help 2 students pro‐ BOOK IT 5K, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 AT 9AM‐ James G. Hartley‐Music Fund gress with: vocabulary development, spelling, writing. Tutoring takes CHURCH OF THE HOLY COMMUNION In memory of The Rt. Rev. William A. Dim‐ place Tuesday – Thursday, but special consideration can be made if Church of the Holy Communion mick you can only volunteer on a Monday or Friday. Volunteers will split is excited to announce its second annual Peggy and Loyd Templeton‐Chapel Chair just one hour per week between two students, but the impression “Book It 5K.” The 3.1 mile run/walk will In memory and honor of their parents you’ll leave on the kids will stay with them for a lifetime! For more start and finish at Holy Communion, and Claire and Yousef Valine‐Chapel Chair information on the volunteer tutor application process or to sign up, a 400‐meter dash for children 10 and In memory of Clyde Washburn III please contact Dawn Roberts at (901) 757‐1497 or
[email protected] under will be held on the church/school Mary Virginia Horner Jenks McCrory track. Proceeds will benefit Shelby County Books from Birth and the In honor of The Rev. Jerry Harber Emmanuel Episcopal Center. Sign up to run or walk the race, volun‐ EPISCOPAL CHURCHMEN OF TENNESSEE Wayne Ferguson teer, or sponsor an Emmanuel Center youth to participate in the race! 66TH ANNUAL LAYMEN’S CONFERENCE In honor of the baptisms of Milla Meiman Save the dates of August 17‐19 at DuBose To register for the race, go to www.bookit5k.racesonline.com. and Ives Dobbins Conference Center at Monteagle, TN. Anne and Greg Meiman Brochures are in the Parish Hall or go on line at www.episcopalchurchmen.net for info and registration. ►DOK MEETING ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 19 AT 12:15 PM Rebecca Chappel and Anne Boykin will share highlights of the DOK Triennial in Indianapo‐ lis. Many thanks to all at the Cathedral folks who joined with DOK to contribute gifts for the ►CHRISTIAN FORMATION‐ALL AGES Julian Center in Indianapolis. Their representa‐ SUNDAYS AT 10 AM tive was overwhelmed when she saw all that The new semester begins in August. Check out the front page. had been laid at the foot of the altar to be blessed. ►WEDNESDAYS AT 8 AM ~ EUCHARIST‐Sisters’ Chapel, BREAKFAST‐Parish Hall, WALKING THE NEIGHBORHOOD, PASTORAL CARE TRAINING ON SUNDAY, and WORKING THE COMMUNITY GARDEN. AUGUST 26 AT 12:30 PM ►2nd THURSDAY HEALING EUCHARIST ~ 2nd Thursday The next date for Pastoral Care Training will be Sunday, August 26 at 12:30 pm. It follows the 11 (August 9th) of each month ~ Sisters’ Altar in the Nave am Eucharist and will be held in the Crypt. A ►GLORY BE GALS—FOURTH WEDNESDAYS AT 6:30 PM light luncheon will also be served. Please con‐ This delightful group of women come together wanting to tact Canon Laura for more info! And look for deepen their faith journeys and meet and deepen friendships. the bright green brochures which describe this The next meeting is August 8 at 5:30 pm. ministry. Indicate to Laura Gettys or Judy Phil‐ lips if you plan to be present! Canon Laura F. Gettys
[email protected] Ann‐Margaret Hedges
[email protected] HAPPENING #52 ►SUNDAY BREAKFAST BUNCH—FOURTH SUNDAYS Happening #52 will take place at St. John’s This group meets at the Cupboard on Union Avenue at 9:30 Episcopal Church August 31‐ September 2. am on the 4th Sunday of each month. (August 26) Visit the youth page of the diocesan website to download an application, due August 8. ►SERVANT MINISTRY TEAM—SECOND TUESDAYS The Servant Ministry Team meets at the Bookshop on the 2nd SAVE THE DATE: ST. CLARE SILENT RETREAT Tuesday of the month at 4 pm. (August 14) FOR WOMEN Sybil MacBeth will lead the weekend retreat October ►SHORT STORY GROUP + TUESDAYS AT 10 AM 19, 20 & 21 at St. Columba Conference & Retreat Stay tuned for the next volumes to be studied. The group is Center. Sybil will offer her unique gifts of prayer, currently studying stories from A Celestial Omnibus. Led by theology and creativity for what promises to be an Sanda Smith and Leslie Hanna. Sara Sadler Room. (August 7, invaluable weekend. Learn more about Sybil at her 14, 21, 28) website www.prayingincolor.com. St. Clare Retreats are open to all women.
Ongoing Programs at the Cathedral
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The Pop-Top Ministry at St. Mary’s ~ Help Us Feed the Homeless
C A T H E D R A L C A L E N D A R F O R A U G U S T
+ Every Sunday at 8 AM + Holy Eucharist Rite One + + Christian Formation for all ages at 10 AM + + Every Sunday at 11 AM + Choral Eucharist Rite Two + followed by Hospitality Hour in the Parish Hall + Every Wednesday at 8 AM + Holy Eucharist + in the Chapel followed by Breakfast and Walking the Neighborhood with Andy and Working the Community Garden + Every 2nd Thursday of the Month at Noon + Healing Eucharist at Sisters’ Altar in the Cathedral + Every Saturday at 9:00 AM + Pop‐Top Ministry
Wed‐1 8 a Chapel Eucharist/Breakfast & Gardening Sat‐4 9 a Pop‐Top Ministry 10th Sunday after Pentecost August 5 Back‐to‐School with Backpack Blessing at 11am 8 a Holy Eucharist + Rite I 10 a Christian Formation for all ages 11 a Choral Eucharist + Rite II 12:15 p Blessing of the Chapel Chairs Tue‐7 10 a Short Story Group Wed‐8 8 a Chapel Eucharist/Breakfast & Gardening 5:30 p ECW Glory Be Gals‐Sara Sadler Room Thu‐9 12 n Healing Service Sat‐11 9 a Pop‐Top Ministry St. Mary the Virgin August 12 8 a Holy Eucharist + Rite I 10 a Christian Formation for all ages 11 a Choral Eucharist + Rite II Tue‐14 10 a Short Story Group 4 p Servant Ministry Meeting Wed‐15 8 a Chapel Eucharist/Breakfast & Gardening Sat‐18 9 a Pop‐Top Ministry 12th Sunday after Pentecost August 19 8 a Holy Eucharist + Rite I 10 a Christian Formation for all ages 11 a Choral Eucharist + Rite II 12:15 p DOK Meeting‐Crypt Mon‐20 CHIMES deadline Tue‐21 10 a Short Story Group 5:25 p Chapter Meeting Wed‐22 8 a Chapel Eucharist/Breakfast & Gardening Sat‐25 9 a Pop‐Top Ministry 13th Sunday after Pentecost August 26 8 a Holy Eucharist + Rite I 9:30 a Breakfast Bunch‐The Cupboard 10 a Christian Formation for all ages 11 a Choral Eucharist + Rite II 12:15 p Pastoral Care Team Training Tue‐28 10 a Short Story Group Wed‐29 8 a Chapel Eucharist/Breakfast & Gardening
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“Truly I tell you: just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did to me.” Matthew 25 “To‐Go” meals are handed out each Saturday morning at 9 AM. Here are items needed each week:
+Vienna sausages in POP‐TOP CANS +pork and beans in POP‐TOP CANS +saltine crackers +fruit cups or applesauce in single serving cups +a ʺsweetʺ like Little Debbies or other cup cakes +Coca‐cola or other soft drinks +bottled water Join your Cathedral’s response: “Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry and we fed you?”
AU G U S T B I R T H DAY S Remember that the Fellowship Committee helps you celebrate your birthday on August 12 after the 11 AM Eucharist!!! Also, if your birthday is not listed, please contact the church office for an update to our records. 2 Richard Briscoe 5 Margaret Duncan Kimberly Hale 6 Jack McFarland 10 Stephen Kite‐Powell Sandra Roe 11 Brian Donnelly Aimee McMillin 12 Elliana Chapman Betty McMahon Mark McMahon 13 Chelsey Darden Noah McIndoo
14 Mary Gruber Alexis Middleton Sunny Ross 15 Vickie Baselski Clarabella Elsholz 16 Phoebe Copeland 17 Louise Horn 18 Valerie Jones Simon McIndoo 19 Wilson Carruthers Dennis Wujcik 20 Beverly Williams 23 Merrill Roe 24 Nadia Strid
28 Jack Haney 29 George Baldwin Jenelle Rush‐Leavitt 30 Brent Glasgow 31 Carol Harber
Goal 1: Continue to pursue becoming a “house of prayer for all people” Altar Flowers Goal 2: Continue to strengthen Christian Formation programs for August Goal 3: Expand Community Outreach and Hospitality Programs August 5 + The 10th Sunday after Pentecost Goal 4: Enhance our position The Altar Flowers are given by Louise Horn as the Cathedral Church of the to the Glory of Almighty God and in loving memory of her parents, Diocese of West Tennessee Susie R. and Harry J. Horn. Goal 5: Continue to design services that support a unique August 12 + The 11th Sunday after Pentecost Cathedral identity The Altar Flowers are given by Jenks McCrory Goal 6: Present clear, unified, and targeted messages in all to the Glory of Almighty God and in loving memory of her parents, communications Frances Durham Etter and Dr. Charles Barton Etter. Goal 7: Staff as needed to support growth Goal 8: Provide funding for all programs and property maintenance The Bread and Wine are given by Mary Ann Clarke to the Glory of Goal 9: Improve facilities for future generations at St. Mary’s and Almighty God and in memory of George Clarke, Sr. provide for unforeseen emergencies August 19 + The 12th Sunday after Pentecost The Altar Flowers are given by Anne and Dr. George Cowan, Jr.
Just Across the Parking Lot ~ EBS
to the Glory of Almighty God and in loving memory of his parents, Beatrice Cowan and Dr. George Cowan, Sr. The Bread and Wine are given by Dale Charlton to the Glory of Almighty God and in loving memory of Paul Edward Clevenger. August 26 + The 13th Sunday after Pentecost The Altar Flowers are given by JoAnne and Bill Statham to the Glory of Almighty God and in loving memory of Bobby High, Marguerite Gregg, and Annie King. The Bread and Wine are given by Jerry Harber to the Glory of Almighty God and in thanksgiving for Carol Harber on her birthday. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Monday through Friday, 9:30 AM ‐ 4:30 PM Saturday, 10 AM—1 PM
[email protected] or 527‐5684
Healing Eucharist — 2nd Thursdays at Noon At the Sisters’ Altar in the Nave Sacrament of Unction and Healing Prayers open to all ~ a 30‐minute experience The next service will be AUGUST 9th at NOON
Jan Morrell is our Altar Flowers Calendar Coordinator. If you would like to donate Altar Flowers, she can be contacted at 575.3258 or
[email protected]
Sisters’ Chapel Chair Dedications A beautiful, meaningful way to participate in the new life of our Sisters’ Chapel is to provide a chapel chair as a memorial or honorarium for a loved one. The cost is $600 which includes an inscription plaque. Look for the forms or contact the Cathedral office: Judy Phillips 527‐3361.
Shoe Closet Ministry Our Outreach Ministry is asking for donations to its “shoe closet.” New or gently worn (but clean) athletic shoes are being sought for this ministry. Any questions? Ask Drew Woodruff.
Transitions
Info for Lectors
The following web site provides the lessons for Sundays and all feast days http://www.lectionarypage.net This web site is a help in how to pronounce words in the readings: net‐ ministries.org/bbasics/bbwords.htm
TRANSFERS IN: Natalie L. Worlow from St. Mark’s, Jonesboro, AR Beau Farmer from St. Peter’s, Oxford, MS
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St. Mary’s Stewardship Committee In July we began featuring members of the Stewardship Committee with their photos and profiles. Here’s two more. ►Gillian Steinhauer joined the Cathedral in 1998 Why do you love St. Mary’s? I feel that St. Mary’s is doing God’s work at the altar and in the community.
[email protected] Cell 901.275.4514 The Reverend Laura F. Gettys, Canon Pastor for Parish Life‐X118
[email protected] Cell 901.569.5820 The Rev. Drew Woodruff, Deacon for Social Justice‐336.1103
[email protected] The Rev. Dr. Jerry L. Harber, Theologian in Residence
[email protected] Judy Phillips, Director of Administration X107
[email protected] Lisa McIndoo, Director of Creative Ministries 335.3800
[email protected] Tericka “Trell” Parker Pearson, Sexton 568.0405
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Norma Harrison, Bookkeeper X115
[email protected] Scott M. Elsholz, Canon Organist/Choirmaster 527.6123
[email protected] Tyrus R. Legge, Jr., CAGO, Asst. Organist‐Choirmaster X111 Director of Publications
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CHAPTER 2012: Scott Blake, Pam Chapman, Ryan Godbey, Jerry Harber, Shane Heartsill, Robert Watson. 2013: John Gary, Amy George, Jim Johnson, Lee Roberts, Sherri Tipton, John Weatherly. 2014: Rebecca Chappell, Anna Holtzclaw, Gillian Steinhauer, Yousef Valine, Gene Woods, Clara Yerger. Leadership: Pam Chapman—Chapter Warden; Marcia Wunderlich—Bishop’s Warden; Michael Allen—Finance Chair; Patricia McFarland—Secretary; Ralph George—Treasurer
St . M a r y ’s C a t h e d r a l 692 Poplar Avenue Memphis, Tennessee 38105-4512
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STAFF (O FFICE P HONE 527.3361) The Very Rev. William E. Andrews III, D. Min., Dean‐X106
The Deadline for the next issue of THE CHIMES is MONDAY, AUGUST 20
Why do you financially support St. Mary’s? I was raised in a tradition of tithing, and have practiced that tradition my entire life. As an active member of the parish, I consider it to be my responsibility to support St. Mary’s as part of my tithe. What is your dream for St. Mary’s? To continue to improve the quality of the liturgy and to seek additional ways to serve the community. ►Leanne Kleinmann joined the Cathedral in Lent of 2010 My family and I began coming to St. Mary’s Cathedral during Lent of 2010. I was a longtime member of another local Episcopal church, and had agonized for a number of years about finding a church that was a better fit. We visited any number of Episcopal churches, and even checked out the Presbyterians. They were fine, but didn’t feel quite right. • I first came to St. Mary’s by my‐ self on Maundy Thursday, always a dif‐ ficult day in the church year for me. (Why do we have so much trouble letting other people serve us as Jesus served his disciples?) The congregation was small, but the preaching was electrifying, and the foot washing felt as comfort‐ able as it ever had. I thought maybe this was the place. When my husband joined me, he agreed that it was. • What I love about St. Mary’s is difficult to put in a small space. I love the diversity of the congregation – not necessarily racially, as we are mostly white, but socioeconomically. We are also a mix of old‐timers and newcom‐ ers, and as a newcomer I have never been made to feel less than anyone else. A welcome change. • I love that when you come to St. Mary’s, it’s very clear from the flyers on the door to the preaching to the various people who greet you that this is a congregation fully absorbed in doing God’s work of social justice, and that the world’s brokenness is a present concept to everyone, even the kids. And that through God’s love we can fix it. • In fact, though the middle/high school programming isn’t large, my eighth‐grade son has benefitted so much from being a part of this congregation. He has made adult friends who aren’t his parents. He listens carefully to the sermons. And his trip to the Heifer Ranch might have changed his life. I know it made him look more carefully at the people he sees every day on the streets of Memphis. • Because of all these things, of course I support St. Mary’s with my money. Andy has referred to the Cathedral as a Brokedown Palace, but it doesn’t seem that way to me. I certainly want to be a good steward of that magnificent building, but the building is the least of it. I give because I want to honor this beloved community. I want to see our ministries prosper, and our congregation grow.• I think my family’s gifts are vital for all of those things to happen. I am glad to give.
C a t h e d r a l St a f f & C h a p t e r
