From the Dean. - Grace Episcopal Cathedral

Grace Episcopal Cathedral
Topeka, Kansas
From the Dean. . .
Dear Friends,
Pentecost is one of
the major feast days
of the Church. In
fact, along with
Christmas and Easter,
it is among the “Big
Three” feast days of
the Church. Somehow, though,
Pentecost doesn’t seem to get the
press (or the crowds) the other two
holy days seem to generate. It
certainly should, since the occasion
marks the event of the birth of the
Church, when the Holy Spirit
descended upon the disciples
empowering them (and all Christians
ever since) to carry on the work and
service of Christ in the world.
At Grace Cathedral we celebrate
this special holy day with all the
pomp and circumstance and
importance it deserves. We have even
adopted Pentecost as our official
parish feast day. We have only one
service on Pentecost (at 10 a.m.) so
that on this one day our entire parish
– both the 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
congregations – can come together
for worship and fellowship, and to
witnesses and support our newest
members who will be confirmed and
received by Bishop Wolfe.
This year, we have 16 people
being confirmed or received and at
least one baptism. Also, The
Reverend Jon Hullinger, who joined
the Episcopal Church and Grace
Cathedral last Pentecost, will be
received as an Episcopal priest. Jon
was formerly a priest in the Roman
Catholic Church.
Continued on page 2.
June 2014
Vol. 88, No. 6
Pentecost
“When the day of Pentecost had come, the apostles were all together
in one place. And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush
of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting.”
—Acts 2:1-2
From the Dean continued
As is the case every Pentecost,
we’ll have a parish picnic after the
service. The Cathedral will furnish
hot dogs, drinks and tableware. If
you can, bring a side dish or dessert
to share. If you can’t bring
something, don’t worry, there is
always more than enough, but do
plan to stay and join us for lunch.
There will be games for kids (and
adults who are kids at heart) and lots
of good fellowship as brothers and
sisters in Christ.
The fact is, fellowship is half of
being a community of faith. If you
only worship at the Cathedral and
don’t attend fellowship events, you
really are missing out on some great
fun, wonderful relationships and
much of what makes us a family.
AND, you gotta eat lunch
somewhere, right? So please plan to
join us!
AND, DON’T FORGET TO
WEAR RED! Red is the color of the
day—the color of Pentecost and the
fire of the Holy Spirit.
At Grace Cathedral, Pentecost is
always celebrated as one of the “Big
Three.” And with the same fanfare
and excitement of the other two
Great Feasts. So plan to join us on
this special day, June 8, at a special
time, 10 a.m., for this special, special
Feast!
—I’ll see you on Pentecost!
Steve+
The Day of Pentecost
Sunday, June 8
We will have ONE SERVICE ONLY
at 10 a.m.
The color of the day is
RED.
As we did last year, parishioners are encouraged to use your own
social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, etc.)
to tell your friends about Grace Cathedral. Use your cell phone
on Pentecost and post a photo or short video of the service, choir
or picnic. Use the hashtag #GraceTopeka.
Pentecost Picnic
following the 10 a.m. service
on the grounds of Bethany Place
(south of the Cathedral).
Hot dogs, drinks and table
service will be provided.
Please bring a side dish or dessert
and a lawn chair or blanket.
There will be
children’s activities!
WEAR RED!
About the window…
On the top left corner this issue’s cover, we feature the Pentecost (or Whitsunday)
window damaged in the devastating fire of 1975. This was the Southern most window
on the East wall in McClintock Chapel (now St. Mary’s Chapel) that late November
evening. This panel (about 2/3 of the entire window) was returned to the Cathedral
approximately 10 years ago, without our knowing it had survived the fire. We plan to
make a permanent back-lighted installation during the renovation, to be enjoyed for
many more years. The window was fabricated by the Franklin Art Glass Studio in
Columbus, Ohio.
GREAT SPACES
Music &
Arts Series
presents
STEVEN SPOONER
Sunday,
June1, 3 p.m.
Concert pianist Steven Spooner
will perform an “Audience
Choice” recital at Grace Cathedral
on June 1 as part of our Great
Spaces Music and Arts Series.
Join the choir for the summer?
Hmmm….what an interesting idea!
No commitment—just show up for rehearsal at 7 p.m.
on any Thursday evening through July 10 and give the
Cathedral Choir a try! Want more information first?
Call Music Director Steve Burk at 235-3457.
The idea of an “Audience Choice”
concert is a ground-breaking idea
of Dr. Spooner’s. He will be
prepared to play seven entirely
different programs at his
Cathedral concert. Audience
members will be asked to vote for
the concert of their choice just
moments before the program
begins using their cell phones, so
don’t be late! Doors will open at
2:15 p.m. Composers will include
Debussy, Liszt, Chopin, Mozart,
Scarlatti and Spooner himself.
Tickets: $10/adults, $5/students
(12 & younger free). Available
online at www.greatspaces.org.
(credit card), or at the door (cash
or checks only).
New member spotlight
Al and Debbie Benson have a
big and active family. Two of their
children, 10-year-old Koty (short for
Dakota) and nine-year-old Emma,
first came to Grace Cathedral as
guests of Nathan Adams, son of Ed
and Rochelle Adams. Koty and
Nathan are members of Cub Scout
Pack 29 where their parents also
serve as adult volunteers.
“When Grace Cathedral decided
to sponsor the Cub Scouts,” laughed
Al, “Ed really started putting on the
pressure to get us to come to
church.”
Debbie grew up Roman Catholic,
but said she found it hard to get Al
into a church. He said he had visited
churches, but just never found one he
was comfortable with—until he
finally gave in and came to a service
here last Fall. He liked what he saw
and has attended regularly with his
family ever since. Al has become a
part of parish life, becoming baptized
and attending confirmation classes.
Debbie finds the services to be
very similar to her Catholic
upbringing. She has been attending
confirmation classes with Al to learn
more about the Episcopal
Church. “What I really like about
Grace Cathedral,” she said, “is how
friendly and welcoming the people
are.”
Al works for the City of Topeka
doing street maintenance and Debbie
works for the Burlington Coat
Factory Outlet. For recreation, Al has
driven in stock car races on the dirt
track at Topeka’s Heartland
Park. Debbie enjoys reading and
doing cross stitch and other fabric
arts.
Much of their time, however, is
spent in family activities. They have
three children, one adult child, and a
grandchild at home. Koty and Emma
attend Meadows Elementary
School. Both enjoy science and
THE BENSON FAMILY
Kelli, Alysa, Bently, Al, Koty, Debbie and Emma
math. In addition to Cub Scouts,
Koty plays football and baseball.
Someday he would like to become
an architect.
Emma attends dance classes at
Ballet Midwest and would like to
pursue a career as a dancer. She has
appeared in three productions of
Ballet Midwest’s Nutcracker at the
Performing Arts Center. She is also
active in the Junior Girl Scouts.
Thirteen-year-old Kelli plays
soccer as a defender and goalie with
the Sunflower Soccer Association.
She is a student at Robinson Middle
School. Kelli enjoys math and
science and would like to put this to
use someday as a crime scene
investigator. She enjoys music and is
interested in participating in the
Cathedral’s Handbell Choir at some
point.
Alysa is a 2013 graduate of
Topeka High School. She is the
mother of six-month old Bentley
who was recently baptized with his
grandfather on the Sunday after
Easter. Alysa wants to further her
education with a goal toward
becoming a technician in the medical
field. She has played softball and
enjoys running.
Al and Debbie also have two
other daughters, Amanda (25) and
Kayla (21) who are living on their
own.
The Benson family describe
themselves as a dedicated camping
family. They have a tent and enjoy
traveling to new places in search of
campsites. They also love zoos and
combine these two passions by
seeking out campsites in the vicinity
of a zoo they can visit.
Clearing out the Choir Room
EfM graduation
On May 11, four Cathedral members were presented diplomas
from The University of the South School of Theology for
completion of the four-year Education for Ministry course offered
at Grace Cathedral. Pictured from left to right are Jim Edmonston,
Betsy McGuire, Cynthia Toth and John Toth. Congratulations!
New flower vases adorn the cross at the High Altar,
given by David Porterfield in memory of Betty Dicus.
Lunch at Let’s Help
The Cathedral and a group of dedicated volunteers provide
and serve lunch at Let’s Help on the 5th Wednesday of the
month. In April, they served Taco Salad to 365 people.
Let’s Help donated meat, canned fruit, bread and
beverages; the Cathedral provided the rest. Nineteen
volunteers helped with lunch service and seven donated
desserts or fresh fruit; this represents approximately 69
donated hours of service.
In preparation for the Cloister Hall renovations that
will begin in June, several volunteers have been
packing up all the contents of the Choir Room to
put in storage until the new Choir Room is built as
part of Phase 2 of the Capital Campaign. Pictured
above are Becky Stottlemire and Norm Nellis.
Come join the fun of
Workshop of Wonders VBS!
July 28 — 31, 2014
5:30 p.m. — 8:30 p.m.
Kids 4 years — 12 years old
Adult and youth volunteers needed
Please contact Kathy Smith for more information,
knsmith@gracecathedraltopeka.org.
Keep up with pledges this
summer!
Headed out on vacation this
summer? Unfortunately our
expenses don’t take a vacation, so
don’t forget to pay your monthly
pledge before you leave. Also, if
you visit other churches during
your travels, bring us a service
bulletin. We are always interested
in what other Episcopal churches
are doing! Most importantly, have
a safe trip!
Summer Children’s Chapel
While Sunday School takes a
break during the summer,
Children’s Chapel for youngsters
ages 4-8 continues each Sunday at
10:30 a.m. in Sloan Hall (2nd
floor).
Sympathies
Sympathies of the parish go out to
Megan Taylor on the death of her
mother, Linda; and to the families
of parishioners Mary Gordy,
Gloria Appleton and Norman
“Corky” Smith who recently died.
May their souls, and the souls of
all the faithful departed, rest in
peace.
Sunday, April 26, 2014
Left: Bently Everett Deters, with his
mother, Alysa
Below: Tyler Luke Herbster, with
his parents, Kelly and Judd;
and Alfred Everett Benson, Jr.
June
Flower Memorials
APRIL ATTENDANCE
2014 2013
2012
1st Sunday .. 460* ...... 363* ..... 444*
2nd Sunday ... 328 ........ 342 ....... 748**
3rd Sunday ... 675** .... 267 ....... 273
4th Sunday .... 256 ........ 260 ....... 291
5th Sunday .... .............. ............. 232
Total
1,719..... 1,232 ..... 1,988
*Evensong
**Easter
Treasurer’s Report
April 30, 2014
Operating income for the month
of April was $57,461 and operating
expense was $76,385. Therefore, expense exceeded income by $18,924.
Operating income for the year to
date was $274,337, and operating expense for the year to date was
$286,107 resulting in an excess expense of $11,770.
Cash in the bank checking account,
per books, on April 30, 2014 was
$43,054
— Paul Smith, Treasurer
FOOD
SUNDAY
June 1
Bring nonperishable food
items to fill the
grocery cart in
the Cathedral.
The food is distributed to Let’s Help
and Doorstep.
1 Dorothy S. Meade
Christ Hospital Nurses
3 Holmes Meade
5 Lawrence L. Miller
7 Marguerite Strotz
Ralph E. Love Jr.
8 Margaret N. Garhart
9 Katherine Peters Davison
10 Augusta M. Laing
11 Andrew James Grooms
Alice Meade
12 Ellen Amy Betts
Edward Kirkpatrick Cleveland
Billye June Bray Bradley
Charles Sterling Bray
13 Thomas Frank Ellis
15 Frances Louise Hogueland
Frank F. Hogueland
William Gottlieb Reuter
16 James Bruce Davis
17 Celeste Vedder McComas
Dr. Marmaduke D. McComas, Jr.
Margaret Eagan Salisbury
18 Louise Smith Sallee
21 Hermon E. Van Laer
22 Henry John Crow
Flora S. Morton
25 Henrietta M. Snyder
27 Eveleen White West
Dorothy Wilhelmina Sinel
28 John C. McClintock
29 Eva Skerry Olsen
Hans Christopher Olsen
Jane McGrew
30 Ethelyn M. Cole
Capitola M. Vernon
Leland F. Gordy
June
2 Hannah Ohlemeier
3 Madeline Smith
4 Bill Hamm
Bill Williamson
5 Hurst Coffman
Diana Starr
6 Chris Waugh
7 Leone McKinney
Jeff Newman
Joyce Pejakovich
9 Don Taylor
Sara Wheeler
Chris Wright
11 Jim Snyder
12 Sharon Wright
13 Jan Jaquith
Judea Shannon
14 John Green
Sherry Martin
Elena Pacioianu
Sophia Smith
19 Scott Starr
20 Barry Bray
21 Iris Bruce
Patty Miller
Karen Viola
22 Phil Elwood
Melissa Weikel
23 Sharon Harmon
Cyndi Langston
Katie McWilliams
24 Keith McKibben
26 Lauren Smith
Barbara Wheeler
27 Mike Godfrey
Doreen Overman
30 Karri Quintana
Grace Episcopal Cathedral
701 SW Eighth Avenue
Topeka, Kansas 66603-3219
(785) 235-3457 • Fax (785) 235-1863
E-mail: info@GraceCathedralTopeka.org
Website: www.GraceCathedralTopeka.org
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
Wednesday
12:10 p.m.—Holy Communion
2014
GRACE CATHEDRAL CLERGY
The Very Reverend Steve Lipscomb, Dean
The Reverend George Pejakovich, Assistant to the Dean
Deacon Donald Chubb
CATHEDRAL STAFF
Kent Wingerson, Cathedral Verger/Finance Manager
Connie Vosburgh, Office Administrator
Steve Burk, Organist/Choirmaster
Sylvia Hamilton, Assistant Organist
Michael Massey, Ministry Coordinator
Kathy Smith, Director of Children’s Ministries
Lisa Wilk, Youth Director
Michael Godfrey, Sexton
John Barber, Security
VESTRY OF GRACE CATHEDRAL
Cynthia Sheppeard Langston, Senior Warden; Kevin Cassidy, Junior Warden
Paul Smith, Treasurer; Phil Elwood, Chancellor
Julie Dittmer, Barbara Nuss,
Allen Jeffus, Sarah Shipman,
Ed Adams, Deborah Barnes, Alan Johnson
Grace Cathedral, Topeka, Kansas — A House of Prayer for all People
and a National Jubilee Ministry Center of the Episcopal Church