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Grace Episcopal Cathedral Topeka, Kansas
February 2018 Vol. 93, No. 2
It’s all about you!
How often do we
hear, “It’s not
about you?” “It’s
not about you” has
become one of
those questions we
use for multiple purposes.
But forgiveness? It’s all about
you! Yes, it’s not about the other
person or persons, despite what we
may think. Forgiveness is about you,
and of course it’s about me too.
Often our inability to forgive is
based in the past. We wish something
different had happened. No matter
how hard we try though, at least until
someone invents time travel, we can’t
go back and change the past.
Resentment can form and we repeat
the events or words, reviving and
reinvigorating our anger and
resentment.
How do I know this? Good
heavens, because I’ve done it myself!
My desire to have a different
outcome is usually based in words
such as, “If only s/he had said or
done that!”
Forgiveness is not an act of will,
though. It is an act of love. It’s an act
of love for ourselves so we do not
remain in a state of anger and
resentment. Forgiveness releases us
to love.
Does forgiveness mean
forgetting? No! If we forget, we run
the risk of being wounded again by
finding ourselves in the same
continued on page 2
From Mother Nic
“And now these “And now these
three remain:three remain:
FAITH, HOPE,FAITH, HOPE,
and LOVE.and LOVE.
But the greatestBut the greatest
of these isof these is
LOVE.”LOVE.”
1 Corinthians 13:13
situation. We want to forgive and
then to remember in a way that it not
hurtful and does not create more
anger.
There is a lightness of being that
comes with forgiveness. Forgiving
others and forgiving ourselves leaves
space for God to enter.
The New Revised Standard
Version (NRSV) of the Bible
translates the Gospel of John 20:23
this way, “If you forgive the sins of
any, they are forgiven them; if you
retain the sins of any, they are
retained.” In Eugene Peterson’s The
Message (The Bible in
Contemporary Language), Peterson
translated it this way, “If you forgive
someone’s sins, they’re gone for
good. If you don’t forgive sins, what
are you going to do with them?” The
writer Madeleine L’Engle once
asked Peterson why he translated it
that way. He answered, “In the
Greek it could go either way. I chose
that way.”
I leave you to ponder what we
would do with unforgiven sins, either
our own or the sins of others or both.
There will be more to ponder in
March as we enter Lent.
Blessings
Nic+
From Mother Nic Adult Forum in February, 9:30-10:15 a.m. EPISCOPAL BASICS class continues
Are you new to the Episcopal Church? Thinking
about becoming a member? Wish you’d paid
more attention during Confirmation classes?
Episcopal Basics (EB) is for you! For new people, or for anyone who wants
a refresher course, this class is a combination of faith sharing, question
asking, and basics about Christianity and the “Episcopal Branch of the Jesus
Movement.” Come bring your questions. You’ll be in good company!
Daughters of the King February meeting The Grace Chapter of the DOK will meet at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, February
2, in the Bubb Room. We will share our meeting with Mother Nic and
welcome all women of the church to join us to learn about our Order. Please
contact Suzanne DeWeese ([email protected]) for more information.
Senior Saints luncheon The Senior Saints of Grace will meet for a special Valentine covered dish
luncheon on Wednesday, February 13, 11:30 a.m. in All Saints Hall. Red
will be the color of the day. Senior Saints are encouraged to bring another
Saint to enjoy a time of fun and fellowship. Angie Anderson, owner-
operator of Cashmere Gourmet Popcorn, Topeka, will be the guest speaker
(and may bring samples!). For additional information call Norm Nellis at
217-4321.
Transportation Ministry forming There is a need to help some parishioners who don’t have transportation get
to worship services. Phil Dittmer is heading up a ministry that will identify
those who have a need for this assistance as well as find volunteers to
provide transportation. It is our desire to be sure that our parish family is
fully able to participate and be active in our parish life. If you have a need or
would like to help, please contact Phil Dittmer at [email protected] or
contact the church office. Your help and participation would be appreciated.
Stephen Ministers receive
intensive training for their work
providing Christian care to those in
need of encouragement and
support. We are pleased to
announce the next training session
will be Mondays, Feb. 4 - April 22
at Lowman United Methodist
Church. Please keep class members
in your prayers as they prepare
themselves intellectually and
spiritually for this calling.
If you, or someone you know,
would like the support of a Stephen
Minister, or if you would like
information on the training
sessions, please contact Gwen
McClain (506-6929) or Karel
Ramsey (232-1452).
Before Christmas the
Cathedral youth worked with
our bread-making ministry to
deliver holiday loaves to some
of our home-bound members.
They made 11 deliveries in
Topeka, from private homes to
nursing homes. It was great
watching them interact and
minister to these members who
don’t always get a chance to see
their Cathedral family.
In the photo, Margaret
McGillivary is holding her gift
of holiday bread with Kelli
Benson, Lily Escalante and
Emma Benson. The bread was
baked at the Cathedral by Mike
Diebler, Roy and Arceile
Ridgeway, Anne Flynn and
Patrick Yancey.
Youth serve as “Santa’s Helpers”
Help Wanted! If you are interested in being a substitue for the nursery, Sunday School or
Children’s Chapel, please let me know. It’s good to have some folks
available for back up!
Vacation Bible School It is time to start thinking about VBS, currently planned for July 29- August
1 (evenings). We will need leaders for the following activities: dinner prep/
serving, storytelling, art, science, games, and music as well as youth to serve
as age group leaders. Planning will begin soon, so take a look at your
calendar and let me know!
Parent’s Night Out - the Extended Harry Potter version!
Friday, February 1, 6-10 p.m. That’s right, we are ramping PNO up a notch
and doing a theme night! We will have a scavenger hunt, play quidditch,
make cool stuff and eat fun food! Kids do NOT need to have any prior Harry
Potter knowledge! PNO is for kids of any age — encourage them to bring
friends as well! We’ll also be serving dinner for the kids and have nursery
care for infants and toddlers. RSVP to the Cathedral office, 235-3457, by
January 29.
from Kathy Smith,
Director of Children’s Ministries
SHOWING IN FEBRUARY:
ARTWORK BY OBLATES Art by Grace Cathedral’s
Benedictine Oblate group is
currently on display in the Cloister
Gallery. Works by members
showcase a variety of art forms
including photography, fabric art,
icons, mandalas, and small stand
alone pieces.
The oblate group was started
several years ago by Bishop and
Carol Smalley in connection with the
Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica of
Atchison, Kansas. Oblates are an
ecumenical group who commit to
living and studying the Rule of St.
Benedict. Art is one of the ways they
express their spirituality. The Cloister Gallery is open 8:30
a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, and
8 a.m.-noon on Sunday.
The Cloister Gallery
JANUARY 2—Art Camp
Cathedral Happenings in January
Kathy Smith, Director of Children’s Education, hosted a one day “Art Camp” over winter break.
JANUARY 6—Epiphany Procession
JANUARY 9—Senior Saints lunch
JANUARY 5—Youth Activity Day
JANUARY 13—Baptism of Jordynn Nichols
Bishop-elect Cathleen Bascom preaches her first sermon at Grace Cathedral on January 13.
Cathedral member Tom Leucht presents a program to the Senior Saints about his years in professional baseball. The Senior Saints of Grace meet for a covered dish lunch the second Wednesday of each month in All Saints Hall. All are welcome.
Cathedral Youth took over All Saints Hall for a day of fellowship, art, food and games. One of the highlights of the event was a game called “toilet paper dodgeball.” They also enjoyed playing ping-pong and basketball, ate tacos, pizza and all kinds of junk food, and had a chance to relax and be kids at their church. Pictured are Emma Benson and Kiera Kebert doing their best to stay alive during toilet paper dodgeball.
GREAT SPACES Music & Arts
Series
Sometimes when it rains, it really rains! In this case, we have three wonderful concerts in one month — definitely
more than usual! When we were contacted by these fine groups it was just impossible to say no. Each concert is
quite different, so we hope you will perhaps choose one or two (or all three!) events to attend in February.
Baroque by CandlelightBaroque by CandlelightBaroque by Candlelight with a Chocolate & Champagne Reception
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 3 P.M.
Yes, we’ll actually have all of the candles out. Zsolt Eder and Friends will
perform Baroque Chamber Music from across Europe. But if the music
wasn’t great enough, the Chocolate & Champagne Reception will be a real
treat for you and your Valentine!
Freewill offering.
The Augustana CollegeThe Augustana CollegeThe Augustana College with the Topeka High School Robed Choir
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 7 P.M.
Augustana College Choir returns to the Cathedral to perform
during their Central States Winter Tour. A fine choir in the
Lutheran college heritage, director Jon Hurty has also invited
the Robed Choir from Topeka High School to offer a few
selections.
Freewill offering.
The Spire EnsembleThe Spire EnsembleThe Spire Ensemble
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 4 P.M.
This professional choir based in Kansas City but with
singers from across the continent sings Johannes Brahms’
monumental “German Requiem.” The singers will present
Brahms’ version with piano, four-hand accompaniment
utilizing the Cathedral’s Steinway Concert Grand piano. A
event not to be missed!
Tickets: $10 adults | $5 students
For more information, go to www.GreatSpaces.org.
We apologize if we have missed
your birthday or have incorrect
information. Please call the office
at 235-3457 with any corrections.
DECEMBER ATTENDANCE
2018 2017 2016
1st Sunday .....363* ...... 343* ...... 256
2nd Sunday ...284........ 263 ........ 395*
3rd Sunday ....257........ 268 ........ 157**
4th Sunday ....247........ 182 ........ .....
Xmas Eve ......773........ 732 ........ 767
Xmas Day ..... 47........ 52 ........ 84***
5th Sunday ....210........ 192
Total 2,181 2,032 1,659
*includes Evensong
**ice/snow
***also 4th Sunday
February Flower Memorials
2 Walter T. Coolidge
Margaret Lodge
4 Darlene W. Ross
6 F. Warren Hawks
8 Loren N. Maffet
14 Ruth M. Mohler
Martha Harrison Moser
Thelma Jeane Grimes
15 Nelle H. Carkhuff
19 Charles C. Harrison
20 Adelaide Hollis White
22 Saraleen Curtis
24 Judith Lynn Waugh
26 Nelle Clough
Annette T. Goodson Reed
27 Willard A. Monahan
29 Alice Lakin Curtis
1 Steve Lipscomb
4 Max Cassidy
5 Jeanette Collier
6 Steve Burk
7 Jim Bertram
Ruthellen Saiya
8 Amanda Weikel
9 Phil Dittmer
12 Dale Gallaway
Barbara Salyer
13 Susie Dederick
15 Marianna Nothern
17 Dennis Nelson
Nancy Perry
18 Larry Brock
Jennifer Pacioianu
Ruth Martin
19 Larry Kampschroeder
Stan Wilch
21 Elaine Bowen
David Starr
Sam Todwong
22 Iona Morgan
23 Carol Bertram
Lynne Dillon
Marilyn Trubey
24 Kent Dederick
Kathy Slawson
25 Frank Smith
26 Kathy Hood
Parker Lesser
27 Helena Howell
Michael Wilson
Bring non-
perishable food
items to fill the
grocery cart in the
Cathedral. The
food is distributed
to Let’s Help and
Doorstep.
FOOD SUNDAY
February 3
Treasurer’s Report
December 31, 2018
For the month of December,
operating income was $90,396.89
and operating expense was
$68,530.40, resulting in a positive
balance of $21,866.49.
Operating income for the year to
date was $811,096.24 and operating
expense was $807,808.93, resulting
in a positive balance of 3,287.31.
Cash in the bank checking
account on December 31, 2018 was
$34,018.09.
Thank you Cathedral members —
99% of your 2018 pledges were
collected!
— Lance Royer, Treasurer
About the window… Each month, we feature a small portion of a Cathedral stained glass window on the front cover of The Chimes. In this window, on the west aisle of the Nave, Jesus calls his first Disciples to leave their nets and follow him to become fishers of men. (Luke 5:4-11)
Weekly Schedule Sunday
8:30 a.m.—Holy Communion, Rite I
9:30 a.m.—Sunday School (Sept.-May)
10:30 a.m.—Children’s Chapel
10:30 a.m.—Holy Communion, Rite II
Grace Cathedral, Topeka, Kansas — A House of Prayer for all People and a National Jubilee Ministry Center of the Episcopal Church
GRACE CATHEDRAL CLERGY
The Reverend Dr. Cathleen Chittenden Bascom, Bishop-elect of the Diocese of Kansas
The Very Reverend Nicolette Papanek, Interim Dean
The Reverend George Pejakovich, Assistant to the Dean
Deacon Donald Chubb
Deacon Anne Flynn
The Very Reverend Steve Lipscomb, Dean Emeritus
CATHEDRAL STAFF
Kent Wingerson, Cathedral Verger/Finance & Facilities Manager
Connie Vosburgh, Office Administrator
Steve Burk, Organist/Choirmaster
Sylvia Hamilton, Assistant Organist
Tim Smale, Zachary Cope, Music Assistants
Kathy Smith, Director of Children’s Ministries
Chris Escalante, Youth Minister
Michael Godfrey, Sexton
John Barber, Security
VESTRY OF GRACE CATHEDRAL
Keith McKibben (Sr. Warden), Norman Nellis (Jr. Warden), Nicole Nielsen
Phil Dittmer, Sharon Highberger, Jackie Sommers
Tammy King, Gwen McClain, Steve Roth
Lance Royer, Treasurer; Phil Elwood, Chancellor
701 SW Eighth Avenue
Topeka, Kansas 66603-3219
(785) 235-3457 • Fax (785) 235-1863
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.GraceCathedralTopeka.org