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Grace Episcopal Cathedral Topeka, Kansas
September 2017 Vol. 91, No. 9
Dear Friends,
How does a loving
community respond
to hateful acts? The
events that took place
in Charlottesville
shock and appall most
of us. The idea that
such hate and disdain exists in this
country, where all people are supposed
to be able to pursue life, liberty and the
pursuit of happiness without opposition,
simply doesn’t compute for us —most
of us. We think of such oppression and
violence toward others as things that
happen “over there” in parts of the
world where human rights are not as
guarded as they presume to be here.
Yet, we see the kinds of acts “over
here” more and more, all the time, so
we can no longer ignore them without
response or pretend that it’s not our
problem or our part of our world. As
these shameful acts go, we must own
them as members of the human race and
we must own a history in this country
that includes the genocide of Native
Americans as well as slavery as well as
sexism, racism, classism and all the
other isms that have separated us as a
people into opposing, feuding groups
that desire to be apart and disconnected.
Our faith and our Lord call us to
oneness. Our Baptismal Covenant calls
us to persevere in resisting evil; to seek
and serve Christ in all persons, loving
our neighbors as ourselves; to strive for
justice and peace among all people; and
to respect the dignity of every human
being. That is why we pray for our
From the Dean. . .
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DOK September meeting Grace Chapter of Daughters of the King will
meet at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, September 9, in the
Noah’s Ark Room (across the hall from the
Bubb Room kitchen). All women of the
Cathedral are welcome to share in the meeting
to learn more about the mission of our order. If you have questions, please
contact Suzanne DeWeese at [email protected] or 785-449-2141.
Stephen Ministry Retreat, September 9 Stephen Ministries is sponsoring a Retreat at the Cathedral, 10 a.m.-noon,
Saturday, September 9, in the Bubb Room. The workshop presenter will be
Sr. Micaela Randolph, of Mt. St. Scholastica in Atchison. The focus will be
on “Visio Divina,” a slow, contemplative way of seeing, using the 16th
century painting, “The Call of Matthew,” by Caravaggio. As John
O’Donohue writes, “Our spiritual awakening and surrender are shaped by
seeing.”
There is no charge, but group size will be limited, so pre-registration is
required. Please call Stephen Ministry Team Leader Karel Ramsey (232-
1452) to reserve a space.
If you or someone you know would benefit from the support and
encouragement of a Stephen Minister, please call Karel or Gwen McClain
(506-6429).
Introduction to Bread Baking Presentation Baking one’s own bread is a rewarding and healthy activity. But what
is involved? Beginning on Tuesday, September 12, Mike Deibler of the
Grace Bread Bakers will give a series of informational presentations
covering all the basics: equipment, ingredients, how it works, and basic
techniques. Learn what you need, where to get it, and how to put it all
together to bake your own delicious bread! The series will be held on
Tuesdays, Sept. 12-Oct. 3, 5:30-7 p.m. The first class will be held in the
Bubb Room. Email Mike at [email protected] for more
information.
About the window… St. Matthew is providing the majority of our Gospel readings this summer
and fall. St. Matthew is depicted in this month’s stained glass window—one
of six windows that survived the 1975 fire. They were relocated to various
parts of the Cathedral until they were all brought together in a display above
the landing on the great staircase in the new Common Room. The windows
have been removed during construction and will be returned to the landing
once the building is completed.
enemies, but also stand against the
evil they may do. We must cease
being silent bystanders in the face of
evil deeds. We must speak out
against wrong and hateful acts done
by others to others. That is how a
loving community must respond to
hateful acts.
Let us pray without ceasing for
peace in this world, and where there
is not peace, let us work and speak
out for peace and for change. Let us
strive to make this world a better
place for ourselves, our neighbors
and our children; where love
overcomes hate and mercy
overcomes judgement; and “where
things that were cast down are being
raised up, and things which had
grown old are being made new, and
where all things are being brought to
their perfection by him through
whom all things were made.” Let us
be Christian examples of love and
respect for all people, in word and in
deed, in voice and in action.
—Faithfully,
Steve+
From the Dean SUNDAY SCHOOL for all ages begins September 10 9:30-10:45 a.m.
All classes will meet in Cathedral Hall on the second floor above the offices. Join us!
Adult Forum Pastor George kicks off the new academic year with a study on Paul’s Letter to
the Romans. This five-week program examines Romans verse by verse. Pastor
George says, “Come see what got Martin Luther so fired up and started the
Reformation movement in the church!” The Adult Forum meets in Room 205.
Junior Choir
(K-3rd grade) - Sundays at 9 a.m. (when Sunday School is in session)
Gentlemen’s Choir
(High School & Adult) - Sundays
at 11:45 a.m.
Cathedral Choristers
(4th grade-High School) -
Tuesdays at 5:45 p.m.
Handbells
(Adults) - Wednesdays at 6:30 &
7:30 p.m. Childcare is provided
Cathedral Choir
(Adults) - Thursdays at 7 p.m. Childcare provided upon request
For more information on joining any
of these choirs, contact Music Direc-
tor Steve Burk at 235-3457.
September
1 Kyle Garrison
2 Edna Greene
Julianne Greene
3 Phil Coolidge
Jacquie Lightcap
LaWayne Zemp
4 Alan Johnson
7 Dennis Richter
9 Janet Nelson
12 Robert Durst
Roy Ridgeway
Tami Smith
13 Charlotte Burris
Julie Dittmer
Diane Green
Sammi Vosburgh
15 Megan Digiovanni
16 Jeanne Atha
Sharon McCourt-Ostrowski
Nicole Nielsen
17 T. Jay Wiechman
19 Kelly Johnson
Mark Weber
20 Bessie Johnson
Sheryl Kingman
Alicia Salisbury
22 Lorene Hamilton
Bill Ohlemeier
23 Chris Escalante
25 Phyllis Evans
26 Edna Cave
Bob Horton
Mark Kingman
Penny Neill
Bev Tilly
27 Kent Wingerson
29 Nancy Neiswanger
30 Lily Escalante
Joanne Kensinger
Linda Park
Adelaide Shermoen
September Flower Memorials
3 Frances McClintock Shoemaker
6 Adolph Henry Meyer
7 Thurlow R. West
13 William Bruce Wright
Gertrude A. Weaver
17 Charles John Baer
Patricia Corbett Shinn
20 Willard R. Garhart
21 Dorothy Mason Miller
22 Deane E. Ackers
Chester Burns Reed
23 Harold E. Van Laer
25 Ira Burkholder
26 Mary Christine Grooms
26 Marguerite Harrington
28 Lillian Whitelock Davis
29 Anne Poland Page
30 Joel Randall Burrow
Bessie Gibson Palmer
Carmen McKercher Dougherty
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
Sept. 3
JULY ATTENDANCE
2017 2016 2015
1st Sunday ..... 213 ....... 225 ........ 206
2nd Sunday ... 224 ....... 230 ........ 248
3rd Sunday .... 223 ....... 212 ........ 225
4th Sunday .... 208 ....... 225 ........ 232
5th Sunday .... 210 ....... 195
Total 1,078 ....... 1,087 ..... 911
Treasurer’s Report
July 31, 2017
For the month of July, operating
income was $100,338, and operating
expense was $67,692, which resulted
in a positive balance of $32,646.
Operating income for the year to
date was $502,327, and operating
expense for the year to date was
$492,315, resulting in a positive
balance of $10,012.
Cash in the bank checking account,
per books, on July 31, 2017 was
$21,549.
— Paul Smith, Treasurer
GREAT SPACES Music &
Arts Series
presents
Sunday, September 24, 3 p.m.
Robert Weirich Concert Pianist
Schubert’s Sonata in A,
Mozart’s Rondo in a minor
Tickets: $10/General, $5/Students
12 and younger, free
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
NON-PROFIT
ORGANIZATION
U.S. POSTAGE PAID
PERMIT No. 240
TOPEKA, KANSAS
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 Very Reverend Steve Lipscomb, Dean
The Reverend George Pejakovich, Assistant to the Dean
The Reverend Casey Rohleder, Priest Associate
Deacon Donald Chubb
Deacon Anne Flynn
CATHEDRAL STAFF
Kent Wingerson, Cathedral Verger/Finance Manager
Connie Vosburgh, Office Administrator
Steve Burk, Organist/Choirmaster
Sylvia Hamilton, Maggie Burk, Assistant Organists
Alan Martin, Music Assistant
Michael Massey, Ministry Coordinator
Mary Howell, Director of Children’s Ministries
Chris Escalante, Youth Director
Michael Godfrey, Sexton
John Barber, Security
VESTRY OF GRACE CATHEDRAL
Paul Smith, Treasurer; Phil Elwood, Chancellor
Ed Carter, Dominique Shannon, Marilyn Trubey (Junior Warden)
Keith McKibben (Senior Warden), Norman Nellis, Nicole Nielsen
Phil Dittmer, Sharon Highberger, Jackie Sommers
701 SW Eighth Avenue
Topeka, Kansas 66603-3219
(785) 235-3457 • Fax (785) 235-1863
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.GraceCathedralTopeka.org
2017
