From Cathedral Arts Chair Ann Guillot |
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Like so many other facets of our lives, Cathedral Arts went partially dormant during the pandemic years. But we are back now! We are continuing the arts ministry of the cathedral that started in the early 20th century, and was renewed as one of the important pieces of the planning for the building whose 50th anniversary we are celebrating this fall.
We are presenting fabulous musical performances both as free Tuesday noon concerts, and as ticketed Friday evening or Sunday afternoon events. As resources grow in the future, we hope to expand to other types of performances and to visual arts.
Our final event of the 2022-2023 season will be a concert entitled Hope Conquers Fear by the Vermont Choral Union this Sunday, June 4 at 4 p.m. in the nave. (Tickets are $25 or $15 for students and may be purchased at the door or via the VTChoralUnion.org).
The 2023-2024 season begins on Tuesday, August 22 at noon with a free concert that’s part of the Lake Champlain Chamber Music Festival. And the rest of the season is full of wonderful music of many genres. We hope you’ll join us for these. And if you are interested in joining our committee, let Mark Howe know.
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Cathedral Church of St. Paul News & Events |
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Cathedral Arts Presents Vermont Choral Union,
Hope Conquers Fear
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A favorite of Cathedral Arts audiences, the Vermont Choral Union draws inspiration from more than ten centuries of classical vocal ensemble music. Sharing a passion for artistic and musical development, singers explore timeless works of the past, along with today's newest compositions.
Join us at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul on Sunday, June 4 at 4:00 p.m. for a program including motets by Johann Christoph Bach, Johann Sebastian Bach, and Johannes Brahms, and featuring Benjamin Britten's Rejoice in the Lamb.
Tickets are $25 general admission/$15 for students, and can be purchased online here, or at the door on the day of the concert. |
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Neil Stout Funeral Live Streamed Saturday, June 3 at 1:30 p.m. |
We will gather at the Cathedral to celebrate the life of beloved parishioner Neil Stout this Saturday, June 3 at 1:30 p.m. This service will be live streamed via the Cathedral's YouTube channel for those who would like to participate virtually.
Please hold in prayer Neil and his family and friends.
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Please make a note of the following dates to note in the coming weeks.
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Sunday, June 4: Last Sunday of two services for this program year; Holy Eucharist at 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Last Sunday with choirs until the fall; Last Sunday of Church School until the fall.
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Sunday, June 4: Cathedral Arts Presents Vermont Choral Union in concert, 4:00 p.m.
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Sunday, June 11: First Sunday joined in worship in a single service. Holy Eucharist, 10:00 a.m.
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Sunday, June 11: Taize Music Practice Session, 11:00 a.m.
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Sunday, June 11: Silent witness and prayer vigil against racism moves to 12:00 p.m. on Sundays for the summer.
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Sunday, June 11: Second Sunday Supper, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
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Saturday, June 24: Architecture Presentation and Building Tour: 1 p.m.
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At a recent meeting of the Pastoral Care Committee we discussed the need for recruiting drivers to take parishioners to and from Church. If you have time and a reliable car on Sunday mornings (also sometimes other times for special meetings, concerts, etc.) would you give me a call? You will be serving folks who cannot drive or do not have a car.
Many thanks.
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Social Justice Ingathering is June 11 |
One of the signs of spring at the Cathedral is our annual Social Justice Outreach Ingathering, when we focus our fundraising efforts on local organizations that address hands-on support for members of our community, as well as those targeting systemic change in our community and state. Social justice fundraising is a form of support and power-building, not just a way to finance an organization's work, and raising money is an important part of the work of organizing, educating and advocating for human services.
To donate, you can drop a check in the offering plate on Sunday with "ingathering" on the memo line, or online using the link here, and select "Social Outreach" so that your donation is applied appropriately. |
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Taizé Music Practice June 11 After Worship |
Sunday, June 11, after church, will be our first opportunity to reacquaint ourselves with the beloved music associated with Taizé Worship! To be truthful, many Taizé songs, as well as Taizé-inspired pieces have been part of our regular worship right along, thanks to Mark Howe’s thoughtful scheduling!
The most-requested aspect of Taizé Worship has been the music, followed closely, of course by the opportunity for meditation. In putting together a revived plan for Taizé at St. Paul’s, we’re welcoming old friends and new companions on our journey. Discerning what everyone brings to the effort is important - so we begin with the ‘low-hanging-fruit’ - the music! Who knows what will show up out of this common, beloved experience.
So join us on June 11. We’ll do some singing and be finished in time for those who faithfully participate in the Silent Vigil to collect their signs and take up their posts!
In case you missed it on the calendar, first official Taizé Worship Service will be on October 22, 2023 at 7:00 pm.
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Weekly Silent Witness and Prayer Vigil Against Racism Moves to Noon Beginning June 11 |
Beginning Sunday, June 11, the weekly Vigil and Witness against racism will begin at 12 noon each Sunday. This is to accommodate our summer service schedule.
We hope you will join us!
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Second Sunday Supper June 11 |
All are invited to gather for a delicious potluck dinner and great conversation on Sunday, June 11 at 5 p.m. Feel free to bring a main dish, a side or dessert to share. Your presence, however, is what is most important! There is no need to RSVP.
Plan to enter the building through the lower entrance. To cut down on dishes, please bring your own plates, flatware, and cups. We'll have paper plates available if you're unable to or if you forget.
If you can't make it this Sunday: mark your calendar. Our next gathering will be Sunday, July 9.
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Justice Speaks: Reflecting on our Legacy |
All my life I've had a sense of oneness with non-human creation. While appreciating many human works, the ones that appeal to me most are the ones that seem to me to be the most respectful of the rest of creation.
It gave me a sense of fulfillment to own a couple of acres of land, using a quarter of it for house and equipment, another quarter for a garden, and half of it left for life and processes other than my own and my partner's. When it came time to leave the place to strong young hands, I was grateful for successors who seemed to have a respectful attitude toward land and its long-term inhabitants.
My life will have an impact on other humans, other creatures, and on natural processes that are not usually recognized as living. I hope to practice and promote ways of life that are collaborative rather than exploitative.
Bob Wright
Photo: Bob in cedar forest, Kingsland Bay, VT, 5/13/23
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Red Apron Teams Return to the Welcome Ministry |
A couple of decades back, the “Feasts & Festivities Group” organized five or six teams to do the important ministry of welcome and fellowship at St. Paul’s. Each team had a leader and four or more members to make coffee hours and food occasions fun and not onerous. Teams wore red aprons when they were in charge. If you have one of those Red Aprons, please return it to the kitchen. We will order a few more.
Since Coffee hours “in person” returned in the fall of 2021, a small but mighty group has done the bulk of the work: Nadine Carpenter, Sue Simmons, Miriam Burns, David Turner, Deb Altemus, Shannon Williamson, and Richie Amerson, Bill and Brenda Kirby, and me with Cecile and Matthew Woodbury setting up before the 9 a.m. service. Bless this group!
We want to include many more of the parishioners in this work of Christian hospitality and entertain all the “angels” among us-both new and seasoned. For starters, we need at least two more Team Leaders, who would oversee the work of the team members, not do all the work! One to make the coffee, one or two to put together and solicit goodies plus two for the clean-up. This would mean that one’s team would ideally only make coffee every five or six weeks.
Please contact me if you see yourself leading a team, whether attending the 9 or 11 am service. Your job would be communication and showing up on your designated Sunday.
I will be glad to mentor you in the basics of coffee hour prep and clean up.
Watch for a VERY LARGE signup sheet and add your name to a team. We need help so our Welcome remains strong all year long. This summer coffee hours will be upstairs because of kitchen renovations and a single 10 am service.
Would you like to wear a bright red apron? The Welcome Ministry is looking forward to having you join us. Thank you.
Penny Pillsbury, Chairperson 802-862-3575
Hey, this is Greta. While I can't be a Team Leader, I do plan to sign up to be on a Team and take my turn in the cleaning up of coffee hour. I hope you will join me.
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Architecture Presentation and Tour of St. Paul's Offered
June 24
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On June 24 at 1 p.m. the Cathedral Church of St. Paul will host a presentation, acoustical demonstration, and architecture tour highlighting the striking, architecturally significant background and design process of the building.
Constructed and consecrated in 1973 after the fire that destroyed the former Cathedral on St. Paul Street, the Cathedral's brutalist design and stunning location are notable among downtown Burlington's structures.
Lead designer of the project Tom Cullins and TruexCullins principal Richard Deane will lead a presentation on the background and design process of the Cathedral.
Next, head into the nave for an acoustical demonstration showcasing the Cathedral's excellence as a live music venue.
Finally, docent-led tours highlight a unique perspective of the interiors of this sacred space, designed for its functionality, flexibility, and beauty.
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Seeking A/V and Social Media Coordinator |
We are very sad to bid farewell to our A/V Coordinator extraordinaire Grace Jack. Grace has done a phenomenal job configuring our system and getting live-streaming going at St. Paul's, and she will be missed!
We are seeking to fill this position with the right candidate. This position will average approximately 2.5 hours per week, and reports directly to the Dean. If you know someone you think might be a good fit, please spread the word!
To learn more about it, please see the job listing here.
Grace will worship with us in person at the 9:00 service on Sunday, May 21 before she heads off to her next adventure, so you'll get the chance to wish her well in person!
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Welcome the Rev. Bob Leopold as Canon for Adult Formation |
Beloved,
The Vestry and I are thrilled to announce that The Rev. Dr. Robert Leopold will join the Cathedral staff as Canon for Adult Formation, to begin on October 1, 2023. This three year part-time (1/3 FTE) appointment is made possible through a bequest received from Robert Thompson, a former member of the Cathedral and well-known entrepreneur in Burlington.
Bob is currently the Priest-in-Charge at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Colchester and will finish his time there in September. At the Cathedral Bob will be primarily responsible for adult and young adult formation, reviving the Sunday adult forum and gathering our sizeable group of young adult members together. We look forward to welcoming Bob and his family this fall.
“I am so thankful for the opportunity to join the team at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul. I bring experience in Christian education and young adult ministries that I am excited to share as I help foster formation of the whole cathedral community, and build relationships with young adults in the parish and beyond. My family are excited to join everyone in ministry and share in the worship and mission of this vital and vibrant congregation."
Bob will be with us beginning October 1.
In faith and hope, beloved,
Greta+
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Save the Date: Celebrating our 50th Anniversary |
Save the Date:
50th Anniversary of the consecration of our Cathedral building.
November 10-12, 2023
Events:
- Friday, 11/10, 7:30 p.m.: Organ Concert, celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Cathedral’s unique Karl Wilhelm (Opus 32, 1973) Tracker Organ
- Saturday, 11/11, afternoon: Panel of past Cathedral Clergy, time to wander the Cathedral and check out the “memory” room
- Saturday, 11/11, 5:00 - 7:00: Reception in the Nave: appetizers, beverages, and cash bar.
- Sunday, 11/12, 10:00 a.m.: Festive Eucharist, Sermon by Julia Alaya Harris, President of the General Convention House of Deputies of the Episcopal Church.
Other 50th Anniversary Events:
- A presentation and guided architecture tour of the Cathedral, June 24.
- A presentation - in November - by Deacon Stan and his husband, Peter Harrigan, on The Civil Union Years at the Cathedral
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Gathering Stories from the Cathedral's Last Fifty Years |
As we look ahead to celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of the consecration of the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, we also want to take time to reflect back on the rich history of its first 50 years and the memories that so many of us have of time spent in this sacred space. We ask for your help in gathering in these precious stories. Consider reaching out to friends and families who have memories of their time at St. Paul’s to share; take time to write your own memories; volunteer to be part of an oral history project or share the names of people you think we should interview. We will share these collected memories as part of the fiftieth anniversary celebration and they will be stored longer-term as part of a digital archive.
Please send in written memories and photographs or names of people you think should be interviewed as part of an oral history project to the Cathedral office at admin@stpaulscathedralvt.org. Gretchen Galbraith will be leading the project and welcomes volunteers who would like to help conduct interviews for oral histories.
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Jubilee Year of Service: What are your Favorite Service Opportunities? |
We are proud of the spirit of service and community at the heart of this parish. In 2023, as we celebrate our jubilee year, we are reflecting on the many ways in which we can fulfill our mission to emphasize mercy, forgiveness, and solidarity in our community.
Our goal is to collect a rich array of service opportunities that are important to you, that make a difference in our church and in our wider community. What opportunities would you like others to know about? Please be sure to include service opportunities out in the community as well as any you know about that can be done from home. We will assemble all of the ideas on our website so if anyone is able to volunteer more or change the mix of what they do, these ideas are easily available as a starting point. Also, if you would like to say more about a volunteer effort you especially love and would like to engage more people in, let us know! We would love to highlight them in the eNews or in the weekly announcements. You can also leave a message at 802-497-7213 to let us know more about your service to the community. Thank you for helping all of us renew and expand our enthusiastic dedication to service.
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From Out of Vermont Kitchens: Recipe of the Week
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Baked beans a a fantastic complement to summer barbeques. Personally, I've never been sure why they are such a summer staple - hot beans in a thick, sweet and savory sauce - but they always seem to be a hit!
Excerpted from the introduction of the 1990 edition of Out of Vermont Kitchens:
St. Paul's Cathedral published our first cookbook, Out of Vermont Kitchens, in 1939. The world and the small corner of it that is Vermont were very much different then, and yet some things stay the same. The values that first book represents - fresh ingredients cooked with pleasure and creativity for family and friends - are with us still today.
Vermont itself is a blend of old and new, a study in contrasts. It is still a rural state with many small family dairy farms and sugarbushes, but in recent years an influx of new residents from "down country" has brought us new life and richness with their interest organic gardening, sheep raising, and the production of a variety of cheeses and homecooked products now sold far beyond our borders. While treasuring our wonderful maple syrup and dairy products, we also welcome the addition of a broadened range of produce, herbs and spices to our shelves.
Vermont is a place of distinct seasons and sometimes harsh climate, but always of outstanding beauty. Much of our life continues to involve church suppers, town fairs, country auctions, and rigorous outdoor activity, along with a penchant for self-reliance and the homegrown. Our more recent neighbors have often settled here because they too love these simper pastimes and values. Those of us fortunate enough to live here wouldn't be any other place.
So come into our kitchens. Sit down and browse awhile through our recipe files and well-thumbed favorites. Then join us around the table to share a dish that, in the universal spirit of kitchen creativity, you have made your own.
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Join us this Sunday, June 4 for our last Church School of the program year.
All children ages four to 11 are welcome to join us downstairs in the Parish Hall for Church School at 10:00 a.m. between the services.
Thank you to the adults who have volunteered to help out in the classroom! Church school volunteers can have a major impact on the youth in our congregation.
Click here to download the Sunday Paper for the First Sunday After Pentecost: Trinity Sunday.
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Join us for our Worship, in person on via our Live Stream on YouTube.
Sunday, June 4 at 9:00 a.m. in person, and 11:00 a.m. in person and live streamed. This is our last Sunday with two services until the fall.
Other Regular Services
All are welcome to join us for our weekday services:
Morning Prayer, Monday - Friday at 8:30 a.m. on Zoom.
Tuesday - Friday at 8:30 a.m. in person (in person on hiatus until the Dean's return - join on Zoom!)
Compline, Sundays and Wednesdays at 9:00 p.m. on Zoom.
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For Our Prayers This Week |
We pray for blessings and joy for those who celebrate birthdays this week: Mark Gadue, Connell Kauppila Ortego, Ashley Bolger.
Let us name before God those for whom we offer our prayers: Presiding Bishop Michael Curry; Genevieve; Terrence; George Harwood; Jaya and Abby Kelly; Elaine Greenfield; Bee; Fran Carlson, Colin MacDonald; Devin Starlanyl; Karin Davis; Laura Macke; Jay Slobodzian; Thomas McGrade; Ashton Christy; Scholar's House; James Booze; Jennifer Jenkins; Michael Fay; Henry Maciejewski; P.J.; John; Lindsey Fay; The Anthony Family in Moscow, Russia; Nancy Bishop; Marie Cole; Kim Martin; Helene; Karen Lewis; Sandy Nicholson; Cole; Nancy Johnson; Ella Baskett; Mary Magot; Jean Erno; Jackie; Lillian Robinson; Peter Adams; Elizabeth Webster; Pat Barra; David Glendinning; Debbie Altemus; Vaughn Altemus; Naomi Hodgett; Helen McGrath; and Mary Carter. For all those suffering from COVID-19 in our country or around the world. For those who have died from COVID-19 and for the grief of those who loved them. For Ukraine and those fleeing its borders and for the people of Russia, and the ongoing wars in Sudan, Myanmar and Ethiopia. For all victims of gun violence.
We pray for the repose of the soul of those who have died: Linda Ann (Boyer) Hartwell, ex-wife of The Very Rev. Donald Boyer, Dean of the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, 1974-1981.
We pray for those who are in the discernment process, Henry Kellogg and our seminarian, Susan McMillan; for Trinity Fellow, the Revd Nitano Muller.
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“Faith and prayer will equip you to relate with the Trinity,
and relay a Divine message to humanity."
--Gift Gugu Mona
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Lessons for June 4: The First Sunday After Pentecost: Trinity Sunday |
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Almighty and everlasting God, you have given to us your servants grace, by the confession of a true faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity, and in the power of your divine Majesty to worship the Unity: Keep us steadfast in this faith and worship, and bring us at last to see you in your one and eternal glory, O Father; who with the Son and the Holy Spirit live and reign, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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Cathedral Square Nominated in Best Nonprofit Category |
Each year, local periodical Seven Days accepts nominations for superlative organizations and businesses in Vermont.
This year, Cathedral Square has been nominated in the Best Nonprofit category. You can help them win!
Voting will go live on May 29 and be open through June 11. Use the link here to vote for Cathedral Square (and your favorite businesses in other categories). Winning this category expands awareness of the important work Cathedral Square does in caring for older community members of all income levels.
Winners will be announced August 2. Thank you!
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Emergency Housing Sought for Family |
Chittenden Asylum Seekers Assistance Network (CASAN) is partnering with other local non-profits to find immediate housing for a wonderful family of 9 (including a newborn) as they are engaged in their asylum legal proceedings.
Relatives housed them to this point, but they need to transition to housing on their own before June 1, and an anticipated apartment has fallen through. Temporary lodging would be of great help, while a longer-term solution is found. CASAN is able to provide a security deposit and first month's rent, and the relatives, family, and other sources are prepared to cover rent going forward.
Needed is a 4 (or 5) bedroom place (apartment or house) either in Burlington or on a bus line in the geographic area. Please share this urgent need, and contact casanvermont@gmail.com with any possibilities. Thank you so much. |
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Do you know someone who's been affected by Alzheimer's or dementia? Do you want to help them out?
Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's® is the world's largest fundraiser for Alzheimer's care, support and research. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight against the disease.
While there is no fee to register for Walk, all participants are encouraged to raise critical funds that allow the Alzheimer’s Association to provide 24/7 care and support and advance research toward methods of prevention, treatment and, ultimately, a cure.
There are many ways to participate: become a team captain, team member, or individual; spread the word; volunteer; and donate!
The Walk to End Alzheimer's takes place on September 17th at the Shelburne Museum.
Team captains will be responsible for
- recruiting members to join the team,
- encouraging teammates to raise funds (which fund research, caregiver support and legislative advocacy),
- and also showing up on the day of the walk and having a great time!
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Pilgrimage in the Holy Land
November 25 - December 5
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From November 25 to December 5, the Rev. Kim Hardy of St. James, Essex Junction and the Rev. Dr. Fred Moser of Trinity, Shelburne will lead a diocesan-sponsored pilgrimage to the Holy Land.
Together with Hardy, Moser, and local guides Canon Iyad Qumri and Rami Qumri, pilgrims will visit the Dome of the Rock, the Old City, Bethlehem, the Sea of Galilee, Gethsemane, and many other biblical sites.
The cost is $3200 per person based on double occupancy and $3740 for a single room. Airfare, personal expenses and gratuity are not included. Download an information packet.
To reserve a spot, email the Rev. Kim Hardy by August 15. A completed reservation form and deposit are due at the time of booking.
image: Dome of the Rock, Andrew Shiva/Wikipedia
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Submission Deadline for St. Paul's eNews |
This weekly e-newsletter is circulated on Fridays. Please send your submissions to Jennifer Sumner at admin@stpaulscathedralvt.org by noon on Wednesday. Thank you. |
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Contacts:
The Right Rev. Shannon MacVean-Brown, Bishop of Vermont
The Very Rev. Greta Getlein, Dean and Rector
The Ven. J. Stannard Baker, Cathedral Deacon and Diocesan Archdeacon
Mark A. DeW. Howe, Canon Precentor and Director of Music
Jennifer C. Sumner, Office Administrator
Barbara F. Comeau, Financial Administrator
Katie Gonyaw, Children's Formation Coordinator
Grace Jack, A/V and Social Media Coordinator
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