RALLY DAY – SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2007
Click to see the video of the kids while planning takes place
“WHY IS SUNDAY SCHOOL NOT JUST FOR CHILDREN?”
Each of us is being formed and re-formed by God every day no matter how old we are. And God has been calling us into community since the beginning of creation to care for one another. So come join your parish family to stretch and renew our faith beginning at our Rally Day Celebration for all ages on September 9th at 9:15 a.m. in the Great Hall. Study the selections below and find your place!
ADULT EDUCATION – a chance to deepen your faith! If you have enjoyed Sunday School in the past, then declare that good news to others and invite someone to join you for this class.
The History of Liturgy: Join Dr. Norm Hinton in the Adult Education Classroom (next to the office in Canterbury House) as we explore the history of Holy Eucharist. Dr. Hinton will lead us through three periods of history: the early church through the 4th century, the High Medieval Liturgy of the Mass, and finally the development of the Anglican Eucharist from the time of Thomas Cranmer to the present across the Anglican Communion.
YOUTH EDUCATION – all youth grades 6 and up are challenged to stretch their faith and their adult leaders!
Teens with the Dean: All teens that have been confirmed are invited to join Dean Brodie for a discussion about relationships and how your faith can help you in beginning to make adult choices. You are not alone in asking what one person can do to make the world a better place. But it is up to each one of us to start the change by choosing to do something. Dean Brodie will help you to identify places and activities in your lives where you can make a difference as Christians.
Youth Confirmation Class: All youth 6th grade and up wishing to be confirmed are invited to join Lisa Konzelmann and Joe Patterson as they explore the Christian faith as expressed by the Episcopal Church.
CHILDREN’S EDUCATION – all children ages 3 years through 5th grade are invited to discover the joy of God’s love in age appropriate groupings.
Godly Play: Come join old and new friends as we explore our new curriculum, Godly Play. Godly Play teaches children the art of using religious language – parables, sacred story, silence, and liturgical action – helping them become more fully aware of the mystery of God’s presence in their lives. We are looking forward to a great Sunday School year learning more about how we can all be God’s servants in the world around us!
(Adults wishing to join the teaching team or fill in as substitutes,
please contact Margy Smith at 483-6624 or margy@insightbb.com)
MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN
I can assure you no one is happier to see the beginning of the fall season than me. I have avoided the extreme heat by being inside most of the summer, but I do not recommend open-heart surgery as a way to "beat the heat!" I wish to thank all of you for your prayers, visits, cards, flowers, and meals during my recent illness and surgery. I wish to especially thank Bishop Beckwith, Father Denney, Father Franklin, Matt Burns, David Laubersheimer, Jay & Shirley Stevenson, Norm Taylor, Cathy Mann, Betty Swan, Kelly Armstrong, Kevin Torgenson, Martha Bradley, John Wilson, Gerald Raschke, Kathy McDaniel, Dean Bob & Judy Dedmon, and Canon Paul & Duffy Lawson for ministering to Linda and myself and for keeping the Cathedral running smoothly. All of this support has been deeply appreciated.
This newsletter lists many of the ministry opportunities and activities that we are about to engage in as a faith community. I am very
enthusiastic about the coming year and am also grateful to Margy Smith, Sara Camp, and Dr. Norman Hinton for their willingness to
take leadership roles in Christian Education. I hope you will participate in these offerings so that your own Christian formation will be strengthened. I strongly urge you to take advantage of Sunday school, Confirmation classes and all the adult Christian education opportunities. If we do not teach our children and each other a strong Christian foundation for the living out of our lives, who will do it?
The most important task I have as a priest is to preach and exemplify in my life the Good News of our salvation through Jesus Christ. Some of the ways I do that is through continued study of the scriptures, the Prayer Book, and the numerous Christian works available. Everything we do must begin, be supported by, and end in prayer. Let us pray for a successful year, for those in our parish who need our special prayers, and as the Rev. Martha Bradley says, "and for all those who have no one to pray for them."
Yours in Christ,
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The Very Reverend Robert E. Brodie, Dean
STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE: The Dean has formed a Strategic Planning Committee and appointed Jay Stevenson as the chair. A complete list of members will be announced soon.
DEAN’S FORUM: Bring your coffee questions for the Dean to the Parlor on Sunday, September 2nd at 9:15 am. This is an open forum on any question you may want to ask the Dean.
Current Financial Information
It is my responsibility to deliver a realistic assessment of the parish's financial situation. Frankly, we are entering into a very challenging time financially. Just because there are always clergy to celebrate Mass, the organist and choir to lead us in song, the lights are on and the air conditioning & heat keep us comfortable does not mean that we do not have to pay for these things. For this year we have had to withdraw a total of $140,000 to supplement our pledge income to cover the operating expenses of the Cathedral and this leaves us with only $220,000 in our endowment fund. The Cathedral has been using the principal and not just the interest from the endowment for the last several years.
The nave of our church is cooled by three separate air conditioning units. The chancel area unit burned out recently and to replace it will cost $1,800. (This is a bargain rate thanks to the generosity of Larry Yoggerst, one of our parishioners.) We do not have the funds to cover this expenditure. During the August Chapter meeting, four members contributed $300 to help pay for this new unit. We are in need of additional contributions over and above our pledges to offset this unexpected expense.
We cannot continue to take up special offerings for such situations. This is not the way to run a parish. We should have sufficient funds in our budget from our pledges to pay all our expenses including emergency expenditures. The next two years are a "make-it or break-it" time for us. We will kick off our 2008 Stewardship Campaign on Sunday, September 30th and I ask each of you to begin praying about your relationship with Jesus Christ so you can express your gratefulness through your pledge for all that God has done for you. I am certainly grateful for all He has done for me.
The Dean
Year To Date |
BUDGETED Year To Date |
ACTUAL Year To Date |
PLEDGES |
120,015 |
113,823 |
OTHER INCOME |
8,167 |
6,447 |
EXPENSES |
218,654 |
238,762 |
OPPORTUNITIES FOR MINISTRY AND FELLOWSHIP
There is a new ministry being formed to organize our flower calendar, distribute flowers weekly to the homebound and to create flower arrangements for special liturgies. Experience is not necessary! If you are interested in being a part of this new ministry at the Cathedral, there will be an organizational meeting on Monday, September 10th at 5:30 p.m. in the Café. If you are unable to attend this meeting, please call the church office so you can be notified of future meetings. |
The Cathedral Choir is always looking for new singers. The choir resumes rehearsals on Sunday, September 9th at 9:15 a.m. for the 10:30 a.m. Eucharist. All voices welcome. The choir door will be open for all interested parties who would like to find out more. |
September 19th at 1:00 p.m. immediately following the 12:15 p.m. Mass in the Chapel. We are reformulating this group that is intended for anyone engaged in the care giving of: parents, spouses, siblings, children or other relatives. Support, grounded in scripture and prayer, is provided in a group setting led by the Dean. Lunch is provided. |
September 30th at 9:00 a.m. The offering is a children’s book for our Child Care Center. Come worship, eat, and enjoy a tour of the center. |
The Cathedral Altar Guild is the ministry of preparing the sanctuary for worship. The work of this dedicated group of women and men is done largely “behind the scenes” by members who serve on teams and are usually scheduled to work one weekend a month. The duties of the Altar Guild involve the preparation of the sanctuary for services on Sundays, festival days and special occasions including weddings and funerals. The Altar Guild works directly with the Dean and training is provided. |
The Dean is considering the formation of a Men’s Group and would like to know the thoughts of the men in the parish….should it be held on a Saturday morning where we cook our own breakfast or should we go out to a restaurant? Or would another time be better? Please share your thoughts and ideas about this group with the Dean! |
Due to requests, we are considering offering the following support groups: a cancer support group, a grief support group for those who have lost children. If any of these groups would be helpful to you, please notify the Dean. We have several people who have experience in leading such groups and are willing to do so. |
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
Adam
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Carl & Linda Bonin |
Patricia Grant |
Jess |
Lisa & Rich |
Pat |
Tom Shea & family |
September Birthdays
7 Diana Herrmann |
12 Nancy Bottorff |
17 Bruce Steiner |
20 Molly Childers Ethan Perry |
25 Brianna Crawford |
29 Elizabeth Turner |
8 Peter Beckwith |
14 Margaret Longhta |
18 Emma Schaddel Robert Seymour |
22 Isabel Gardner |
27 Russell Konzelmann |
30 Mariah Casebeer |
9 Kelvin Crawford, Jr. |
16 Kent Kirkham |
19 Lenore Killam Sue Laubersheimer Michelle Rilying |
24 Isabella Crawford |
28 Mike Gonet Enid Hofstetter |
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Sunday, September 2nd will be the Birthday Thank Offering at both services. The Birthday Reception follows the 8:00 a.m. Service in the Café.
September Anniversaries
3 Frank & Jennifer Gardner |
16 Kent & Jan Kirkham |
26 Patrick & Julie Noonan |
30 John & Alverda Wilson |
10 Tim & Gwynne Nation |
25 John & Joan Hilton |
29 Rick Irwin & Jane Hartman |
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September 2007
Those Who Serve
8:00 a.m.
Date |
Lector |
Chalice |
Acolytes |
Greeters/Ushers |
9/02 |
N. Hoover |
N. Taylor |
S. Lamsargis |
P. & L.Worrall |
9/09 |
N. Taylor |
N. Taylor |
J. Torgerson |
B. Chilovich |
9/16 |
J. Siedle |
D. LoBueJ. Patterson |
Robert Konzelmann |
T. Siedle |
9/23 |
J. Patterson |
N. TaylorJ. Patterson |
M. Burns |
R. & O. Thunman |
9/30 |
5th Sunday One 9:00 Service see 10:30 Schedule below |
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September 2007
Those Who Serve
10:30 a.m.
Date |
Deacon |
Subdeacon |
Verger |
Thurifer |
Crucifer |
Torches (2) |
Boat |
Lector 1 |
Lector 2 |
Greeters/Ushers (2) |
9/02 |
M. Bradley |
C. Ribelin |
C. Bethel |
S. Camp |
A. Ribelin |
V. Kerr |
J. O’Conner |
M. Van der Loo |
D. Boudreau |
M. Smith |
9/09 |
M. Bradley |
J. Stevenson |
M. Smith |
C. Ribelin |
D. Laubersheimer |
A. Ribelin |
B. Ribelin |
N. Hinton |
M. Kerhlikar |
C. Frisch |
9/16 |
M. Bradley |
M. |
C. Ribelin |
D. Laubersheimer |
R. Yoggerst |
M. Golbach |
J. O’Conner |
M. Smith |
L. Killam |
Youth |
9/23 |
M. Bradley |
C. Ribelin |
R. O’Conner |
R. Yoggerst |
C. Bethel |
V. Kerr |
B. Smith |
L. Killam |
K. Kirkham |
C. Golbach |
9/30—9:00 AM |
M. Bradley |
M. |
S. Camp |
C. Ribelin |
A. Ribelin |
B. Ribelin |
N. Camp |
L. Brodie |
D. Laubersheimer |
K. McDaniel |
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
HELPING HANDS: Helping Hands of Springfield is a non-profit organization whose mission is” ...to shelter the homeless, provide support, promote independence and work with others in the prevention of homelessness in the community.”
Volunteers from the Cathedral and the community gather on the 4th Wednesday of each month to prepare the evening meal for Helping Hands. We will be gathering on Wednesday, September 26 at 3:30 in the downstairs kitchen to cook. We then deliver the meal and help the food. We have time to share a cup of coffee and conversation so if you are looking for this type of ministry opportunity come and join this dedicated group.
FOOD CHALLENGE—(PB, PB & J): Our August peanut butter and jelly challenge will continue through Sunday, September 9th. Remember if your last name begins with A through M – bring peanut butter for the South (Gospel) side of the church. If your last name begins with the letters N through Z – bring jelly for the North (Epistle) side of the church. SO FAR PEANUT BUTTER IS WINNING!!
FEED THE CHILDREN: We have been helping St. Luke’s Feed the Children for a year now and we are making one small change. We will be fixing the meal on the 4th Sunday of each month. It appears the need is greater at the end of the month rather than the beginning, so we will see how many more children for whom we can provide lunch. September 23rd will be our next opportunity for you to join this important ministry. Additional serving help is needed.
PROGRAMS DURING THE WEEK
FIRST WEDNESDAY POT LUCK SUPPER …. A night you do not have to cook a full meal!!!
Want a great way to enjoy fellowship and get better acquainted with your church family in a relaxed atmosphere? Please join us in the Great Hall on Wednesday, September 5th at 5:30 p.m. Roasted chicken & drinks will be provided~please bring or pick up a salad, vegetable, or dessert. If you run out of time, just come anyway and bring your family. You can be home by 7:00 p.m.
NEW DAY FOR THE DEAN’S BIBLE STUDY: Join our weekly Bible Study on Wednesdays, beginning September 12, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. We will begin our year with a study of the Psalms. The Psalms are some of the most widely read portions of the Old Testament. They are about people and the struggle and joy of living life under God. And they are prayers and praises of God’s people preserved by the community of faith.
PLAY READERS’ GROUP: Dr. Hinton will be offering the Play Readers’ Group beginning Tuesday, September 18th. All interested people should join him in the Parlor at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the possibilities of play choices.
ST. PAUL’S BOOK CLUB: The St. Paul’s Book Club meets on Tuesday, September 25th from 10:00 a.m.—11:30 a.m. We will be discussing “Secret Life of Bees” by Sue Monk Kidd. This book is a powerful story of coming-of-age, of the ability of love to transform our lives, and the often unacknowledged longing for the universal and a story that women will share and pass on to their daughters for years to come.
Please come even if you have not read the book! The fellowship is great! For a list of all the 2007-08 Book Club selections, please go to our website at www.stpaulspringfield.com.
ALTAR PARTY/USHER & GREETERS TRAINING DAY: When serving at the altar, one is doing just this: actively assisting the celebrant in the worship of God. This is an important ministry at the Cathedral and we will be having a training session for acolytes, thurifers, crucifers, torch bearers, boat, vergers, chalice bearers and sub-deacons (chalice bearers and sub-deacons must be approved by the Bishop) on Saturday, September 22 at 9:30 a.m. This training will be for those already engaged in this ministry and anyone who wishes to join the altar party. The only requirement is a willingness to learn and to be available on Sundays and special occasions. Training and practice sessions will be conducted several times during the year. If you are not already engaged in this ministry and are interested, please contact Dean Brodie.
Cathedral Child Care News
S. Michele Rilying, Director
Cathedral Child Care was busy in August! Our garage sale brought us in $500, which helps offset the price of our BEAUTIFUL new playground covering. The teachers, children and I would like to thank those of you who have been donating toys and other wish list items so generously! We really appreciate all you are doing for the Center.
Child Care Classes and Teachers
The Lambs (6 wks - 15 mos) - Amy Carter & Debbie Lorene The Ducks (2 yrs - 3 yrs) - vacant
The Tigers (3 yrs - 4 yrs) - Ellen Hiler The Bears (3 yrs - 4 yrs) - Tracy Rivera
The Frogs (4 yrs - 5yrs) - JoAnn Roseberry
The Kangaroos (15 mos – 2 yrs) - Linda Longworth & Tara Sullivan
Wish List Items
Toy food, Toy plates & bowls, cups & cookware, Plastic animals, Musical instruments
Plastic storage baskets, small plastic totes, age-appropriate books, small cars & trucks
baby doll clothes, writing tablets, scrap paper
Quarterly Board Meeting of the Cathedral Child Care center will be on Tuesday, September 11th at 5:30 p.m. in the conference room.
Please join us for an Open House on
Sunday, September 30th , during the Fifth Sunday festivities. The offering for this Sunday is a children's book. A brief overview of our program will be presented.
September 2007
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9Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost 8:00 Holy Eucharist —Rite I9:15 Christian Education Classes Rally Day Choir Resumes10:30 Holy Eucharist —Rite II |
10 5:30 pm Flower Guild Meeting |
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14Holy Cross Day12:00pm Al-Anon Meeting12:15pm Holy Eucharist, Chapel |
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17 7:15- Choral Society Rehearsal |
18 7:00pm Play Readers Group |
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20 NEWSLETTER DEADLINE? |
21St. Matthew, Apostle andEvangelist12:00pm Al-Anon Meeting12:15pm Holy Eucharist, Chapel |
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23Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost8:00 Holy Eucharist—Rite I9:15 Christian Education Classes Feed the Children—St. Luke’s 10:30 Holy Eucharist—Rite II |
24 7:15pm Choral Society Rehearsal |
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Cathedral Chapter Members
| Until January 2008 Matt Burns David Laubersheimer Madalyn Maxwell Claire Ribelin |
Until January 2009 Martha Kichinko Becky Miller John O’Conner Margy Smith |
Until January 2010 George Lamsargis Don Lobue Joe Patterson Steve Puckett |
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Cathedral Officers
Matt Burns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bishop’s Warden
David Laubersheimer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . Dean’s Warden
Constance G. Lynn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clerk
Mark Ribelin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Treasurer
Cathedral Staff
The Right Rev. Peter H. Beckwith. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bishop
The Very Rev. Robert E. Brodie. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dean
The Very Rev. Gus L. Franklin, III. . . . . . . . . . . . .Assisting Priest
The Rev. Thomas Patton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Priest Associate
The Rev. Martha Bradley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Deacon
The Rev. Gerald Raschke. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Deacon
The Rev. John D. Wilson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Deacon
TBA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Executive Assistant to the Dean
Patrick DiGiovanna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facilities Manager
Alice Edwards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Organist
Janette Kirkham. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Choir Director
Carole Scott. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Education Director
Carol Richards & Victoria Kerr. . . . . . . . . . .Education Secretaries
Michele Rilying. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cathedral Child Care Director

FLOWER GUILD
CATHEDRAL CHOIR LOOKING FOR SINGERS
FIFTH SUNDAY SERVICE & BRUNCH:
ALTAR GUILD
MEN’S GROUP
SUPPORT GROUPS