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Grace Episcopal Cathedral Topeka, Kansas
February 2020 Vol. 94, No. 2
Dear friends,
When you have
to settle into
something new, how
do you do it? Do
you have a
particular thing that
brings you comfort,
such as an old blanket, a bar of your
favorite chocolate, a snuggly pet, or a
song you know by heart? What
relationships, ideas, or well-worn
phrases do you rely on to help you
make it through? What do you do
when you know you’re not in your old
familiar territory anymore? How do
you make yourself feel more at home?
I’m wondering because as you
know, I’m in the middle of a bit of a
transition myself.
There’s a book I often think
about, and sometimes go back and re-
read, whenever I’m in the midst of a
change like I am now – Transitions:
Making Sense of Life’s Changes by
William Bridges. He says we typically
think of change as part of a normal
procession: one thing ends and then a
new thing begins right after that. He
suggests instead that the reality for
many of us would be much more the
opposite: that something new starts,
and then it takes a while for the
former thing to end. In the middle, we
live in a kind of Neutral Zone, a
“wilderness time,” where things don’t
make sense, roles change, old
assumptions are upended or grieved,
and new patterns of being are tested,
thrown out, or adopted. After we’ve
continued on page 2
From the Dean THE PRESENTATION of Our Lord Jesus Christ in the Temple
Sunday, February 2
been through that, we can see clearly
enough to move on. So, some level of
turmoil is just a natural part of any
transition.
I first came upon that book
during a fairly dark period in my life.
But as I held its ideas up next to my
personal situation, I could see its
wisdom. We all like to say that
change is hard, and it’s true, but he
was explaining why, and that made a
tremendous difference. It gave me
permission to go a little easier on
myself when my life-circumstances
were changing.
At the bottom of my prayers
lately, I have felt a deep and abiding
peace – the presence of the Holy
Spirit in the midst of this transition to
Grace Cathedral from the offices of
the Diocese. I’ve had no doubt about
the decisions that have brought us to
this point. And even though I’ll be
just steps away from my former
office and those good colleagues, I
have had to say goodbye in my own
way to old ways of being, identities
and roles, concepts about my
vocation. In their own way, those
goodbyes have been hard and are far
from over. When a transition is upon
us, even the greatest joy is mixed
with a little sadness or confusion.
That’s just the cost of being human.
I want you to know all of this
because ... well, I just do. I’m aware
that clergy can model a lot of things,
and one of them is intellectual and
emotional honesty. I’d like to provide
you with as many shortcuts into my
heart and mind as I can, and I hope
you’ll do the same for me. Together,
it helps us be kinder and exercise a
greater love.
None of this is regret. It’s
actually an expression of forward
momentum! I sense God’s presence
and activity in every movement of
this transition. Together I see us
doing amazing things for God’s
kingdom in Topeka, and I hope we’ll
have some fun in the process.
Let’s get started!
— Fr. Torey+
From the Dean
For the first time in nearly 12 years, Grace Cathedral has two full time
priests on staff!
Our curate, The Reverend Ashley Mather, was ordained to the priesthood
on Sunday, January 12 (a day later than scheduled due to inclement weather);
and The Very Reverend Torey Lightcap celebrated his first Sunday with us as
the 15th dean of Grace Cathedral on January 19.
We are exited to see what the future holds in store for the Cathedral with
our new leaders at the helm. But don’t forget that their successes also depend
on the prayers, work and dedication of all our Cathedral parishioners. With
God’s help, let’s make this a great year!
A new dean and a new priest usher in 2020!
Above: Newly ordained priests, Fr. John Bullock and
Mtr. Ashley Mather with Bishop Cathleen Bascom
Below: Dean Torey Lightcap with his children, Gabriel and
Annie, and wife, Jacquie
Reception to honor Pastor Pejakovich, February 16 With the arrival of Dean Lightcap, the tenure of our Sunday assistant, Pastor George Pejakovich, will come to an end on Sunday, February
16. Pastor Pejakovich was hired in June 2008 as an assistant to the dean and remained on board during our interim period between deans. Please join us as we honor George and his wife, Joyce, at a special reception following each service on February 16. But this won’t be a good-bye party — you’ll still see George and Joyce worshiping with us in the pews. Thank you Pastor Pejakovich!
Daughters of the King February meeting Daughters of the King will meet Saturday, February 1, 9:30 a.m., for their monthly meeting in the Bubb Room. Mother Ashley will present a program on “The Way of Love”. Daughters of the King is a religious Order for women of the Episcopal church and those in communion with it. All women of Grace are invited to attend. For more information contact Jackie
Sommers at 785-383-5035 or at [email protected].
Adult Forum for February Learn some fascinating information about the history of our wonderful Cathedral, as well as the city of Topeka, from local historian and Cathedral Deacon Don Chubb during the Adult Forum on February 2 and 9. On February 16 and 23, Deacon Anne Flynn and Mother Ashley Mather will present a class on “Preparing for Lent.”
The Adult Forum takes place at 9:30 a.m. each Sunday in All Saints Hall. Childcare is provided. Please join us!
Menninger Bible Study Come join the Menninger Bible Study at Grace. In February, we will be studying the following Bible characters:
February 3 - Jeremiah - Before and After the Fall of Jerusalem February 10 - Jeremiah, Ezekiel and Foreign Nations February 17 - Prophecies of Obadiah, Joel, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah February 24 - Ezekiel - The Fall of Jerusalem.
The Bible Study meets at 6:30 p.m. every Monday in the Robyn Room (in the corner of All Saints Hall) at Grace Cathedral. For more info, contact Michael Deibler at [email protected].
Senior Saints February luncheon The Senior Saints of Grace will hold their monthly potluck luncheon at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, February 12, in All Saints Hall. Cathedral member Alicia Salisbury will present a program on the history of the Underground Railroad in Kansas and Topeka. Everyone is welcome. Bring a dish to share.
Movie Night at Grace This month’s film, Chariots of Fire, will be shown on Wednesday, February 12, 6 - 8 p.m. in All Saints Hall at Grace Cathedral. “Two British track athletes, one a determined Jew, and the other a devout Christian, compete in the 1924 Olympics.” (imdb.com) Refreshments will be provided.
Sympathies Sympathies of the parish go out to Bev Tilly on the January 21 death of husband, Dick Tilly. May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, rest in peace and rise in glory.
GREAT SPACES Music &
Arts Series
presents
Sunday, February 9, 3 p.m.
Zsolt Eder & FriendsZsolt Eder & FriendsZsolt Eder & Friends Chamber MusicChamber MusicChamber Music by Candlelightby Candlelightby Candlelight
Join us for a Champagne
Reception following the concert!
Tickets: $10/general; $5/students;
12 & younger free
Bites & BeveragesBites & BeveragesBites & Beverages February 22, 2020 6-8 p.m.
All Saints Hall It’s that time of year to share your
favorite appetizer, finger food, dip and more and pair
it with your favorite beverage.
Bring something new or a tried and true favorite.
There will be prizes for Best Food Dish and Best Beverage.
Invite a friend or two! Please RSVP for childcare (235-3457)
THE PROPER LITURGY FOR ASH WEDNESDAY
and IMPOSITION OF ASHES Wednesday, February 26
12:10 and 7 p.m. (Childcare at evening service)
WEDNESDAYS in LENT March 4—April 1
5:30 p.m. Worship (Cathedral) 6 p.m. Supper (All Saints Hall)
(Please call ahead if childcare is needed.)
Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.
Presented by the Cathedral Choristers and their parents as a fundraiser to send
Choristers to the RSCM Summer Camp
SHROVE TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25
6 p.m. in All Saints Hall
MENU Pasta and Meatballs
Salad, Garlic Bread, Desserts Wine, Tea or Coffee
No tickets, but a freewill offering will be taken.
Tips appreciated!
Join us for
On Sunday, February, 2 the Church celebrates “Candlemas.” This Holy Day is also referred to as the Feast of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple, occurring 40 days after the Nativity of Christ.
As early as the 4th century, Christians would bring their candles to church to be blessed and used during the rest of the year. Candles were important in those days not only because there was no electric lights. But for Christians, they were (and still are) a reminder that before Jesus came to earth, it was as if everyone was ‘in the dark.’ These blessed candles served as a symbol of Jesus Christ, who referred to Himself as the Light of the World.
On February 2, you are encouraged to bring a candle or candles as symbols of Christ’s light to be blessed for use in your own home throughout the coming year. Candles regularly used in the Cathedral will also be blessed as a part of this special service.
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Lenten Prayer Cross Many Christians will hold a small
cross in their hand as they pray. This
Lent, there will be a large wooden
cross set up in the Cathedral along
with small slips of paper and pins to
attach the paper to the cross. We
invite you to add a prayer to the
cross whenever you feel a need to
offer something up to God. The
prayer can remain anonymous. The
Prayer Cross will remain in place
through Palm Sunday.
It’s great to be back into the swing of our “normal” Sunday School schedule and
lessons following all holidays.
I am looking for one additional adult volunteer each Sunday to serve as an extra set
of hands during Sunday School, as well as Children’s Chapel time. No lesson
planning or teaching required, you would simply be there as a helper. Please let
Kathy Smith know if you are interested ([email protected]).
Youth Sunday School
This Spring, Rev. Ashley Mather will be teaching the Middle School class, with Kathy
teaching the High Schoolers. More details to come!
February Parent’s Night Out — Friday, February 7, 6-9 p.m.
Art-A- Palooza! In the spirit of the First Friday Artwalk, it’s going to be a big- time night of art fun! RSVP to the
Cathedral office by Wednesday, February 5.
— Kathy Smith, Director of Children’s Ministries
We are gearing up for series three of Youth Group! We will meet Sundays, 5 - 7 p.m. on
the following dates:
January 26; February 2, 9, 16, & 23; and March 1
During these sessions, we will be exploring the importance of boundaries as teenagers
and as Christians. I hope your youth will join us!
We also want to thank everyone who purchased rosaries and donated to our outreach
projects. The last issue of The Chimes
broke down what we were able to
purchase for the “Communities in
Schools” program at Topeka High. Additionally, we were able to
purchase several warm socks, gloves, and hats for our Saturday Sack
Lunch patrons. If you have any of these items that are new or gently
used, then feel free to put them in the corresponding bin in All Saints
Hall (see photo to the right).
Additionally, I have started to gather a group of folks who are
interested in helping our youth ministry flourish. We are still looking
for 2-3 people who are interested in helping me recruit more youth
ministers, help with planning events (including ways to involve our youth more into the life of the church), and to simply
be our youth programs biggest cheerleaders. If this sounds like you or someone you know in our parish, then please
reach out.
Lastly, May and June will be here before we know it, so
please mark your calendars for Mega Camp! Here are the
details:
When: Sunday, May 31, 2:30 pm to Saturday, June 6,
11 am, 2020
Where: Camp Wood YMCA, Elmdale, KS
Who: Students in grades 3-12 for 2019-20 school year (you
must have finished third grade to attend); Camp is NOT
restricted to Episcopalians or regular churchgoers. All are
welcome, so feel free to invite friends and family.
Cost: $465 if you register by April 1; $480 if you register
between April 2-May 8; $495 if you register/pay after May
8.
Registration form: https://tinyurl.com/EDOKCamp20
— The Reverend Ashley Mather, Curate
Cathedral youth and Mtr. Ashley participated in the diocesan
youth event, MIQRA, January 18-20.
The Stephen Ministry Network
(a collaboration among 5 local
congregations) has decided to offer
our next training for new Stephen
Ministers in the fall. The first
session will be the Monday after
Labor Day, and the last, the
Monday before Thanksgiving. If
you feel a call to serve others
in Christ’s love, contact Karel
Ramsey for more information.
Consideration is also being
given to offering a second 6-week
group on Grief this spring. If you
are interested, please contact Gwen
McClain — and if you, or someone
you know, would like to receive the
support of a Stephen Minister,
please contact Gwen (506-6929) or
Karel (232-1452).
From the Cathedral Outreach Committee When Topeka High School “Communities in
Schools” Coordinator Eugene Jones arrived at
the Cathedral on January 9 to pick up your gifts
of personal hygiene products for his students, he
was amazed! He had brought three large plastic
tubs, which were quickly filled, which led to
filling various boxes and bags as well. When all
was loaded, the items filled almost every space in
his SUV! He was so pleased that members of the
Cathedral had made such an amazing response to
their student’s needs. Deepest thanks to all of
you, and a special thanks to the Youth Group who took this on as their own.
Blessings!
Justice Ministry at Grace We have community problems to solve. As members of Grace, we can play a
role in doing justice together to tackle these problems and bring God’s
abundance, hope, love and promise to communities throughout our city. The
Cathedral’s Justice Ministry is involved with campaigns to create more
affordable housing and improve access to transportation for some of the
most vulnerable people in Topeka as well as working to end gun violence
and influencing legislation about payday lending. If you would like to learn
more about this ministry, contact Debbie Sesler at [email protected] or
Melissa Weikel at [email protected].
Vivienne Lee Shermoen
received the sacrament
of baptism on Sunday,
January 19. She is pic-
tured here, held by Mtr.
Ashley and surrounded
by her family, parents
Chris and Hallie, and
siblings, Jonathan and
Adelaide.
Give up complaining—
focus on gratitude.
Give up harsh judgments—
think kind thoughts.
Give up worry—
trust God to provide.
Give up discouragement—
be full of hope.
Give up bitterness—
turn to forgiveness.
Give up hatred—
return good for evil.
Give up anger—
be more patient.
Give up pettiness—
become mature.
Give up jealousy—
pray for trust.
Give up gossiping—
control you tongue.
Give up sin—
turn to virtue.
Give up giving up—
persevere.
Refocus for Lent
We apologize if we have missed
your birthday or have incorrect
information. Please call the office
at 235-3457 with any corrections.
DECEMBER ATTENDANCE
2019 2018 2017
1st Sunday .....319* ...... 363* ...... 343*
2nd Sunday ...258........ 284 ........ 263
3rd Sunday ....149** .... .... 257 ... 268
4th Sunday ....260........ 247 ........ 182
Xmas Eve ......701........ 773 ........ 732
Xmas Day ..... 44........ 47 ........ 52
5th Sunday ....210........ 210 ........ 192
Total 1,941 2,181 2,032
*includes Evensong
**ice/snow
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
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
14 Kathy Lambert
15 Marianna Nothern
17 Dennis Nelson
Nancy Perry
18 Larry Brock
19 Larry Kampschroeder
Stan Wilch
21 Elaine Bowen
David Starr
Sam Todwong
23 Carol Bertram
Lynne Dillon
Marilyn Trubey
24 Kathy Slawson
25 Frank Smith
26 Kathy Hood
Parker Lesser
27 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 2
Treasurer’s Report
December 31, 2019
For the month of December,
operating income was $62,113.95
and operating expense was
$69,096.76, resulting in a negative
balance of $6,982.81.
Operating income for the 2019
was $839,286.49 and operating
expense was $843,883.66, resulting
in a negative balance of $4,597.17.
Cash in the bank checking
account on December 31, 2019 was
$22,958.02.
— Lance Royer, Treasurer
SHOWING IN FEBRUARY: ARTWORK BY MADELINE SMITH
Madeline Smith, Washburn Rural Art teacher, will continue her exhibit of watercolors through the month of February. Madeline, who grew up at Grace Cathedral, also works as curator of the Cathedral’s Cloister Gallery and is happy to announce that the Gallery will once again be part of the First Friday Artwalk in Topeka! She will host a reception at the Cathedral on Friday, February 7, 5 - 7 p.m. The Cloister Gallery is open to the public Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. - noon; and Sundays, 8 a.m. - noon.
The Cloister Gallery
About the window… Each month, we feature a small portion of a Cathedral stained glass window on the front cover of The Chimes. High up on each side of the St. Mary’s Chapel altar are two small windows which survived the 1975 fire. On the left is this window, depicting Mary and Joseph giving thanks to God in the Temple for the birth of Jesus. (Luke 2:22)
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 Right Reverend Dr. Cathleen Chittenden Bascom, Bishop of the Diocese of Kansas
The Very Reverend Torey Lightcap, Dean
The Reverend Ashley Mather, Curate
The Reverend George Pejakovich, Pastoral/Liturgical Assistant
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
Zachary Cope, Music Assistant
Kathy Smith, Director of Children’s Ministries
Michael Godfrey, Sexton
VESTRY OF GRACE CATHEDRAL
Tammy King (Jr. Warden), Gwen McClain, Steve Roth,
Ron Langston, Chris Shermoen, Suzanne DeWeese,
Rick Backlund, Jim Smith, Susan Weber
Lance Royer, Treasurer;
Phil Elwood, Chancellor; Cynthia Sheppeard Langston, Vice-Chancellor
701 SW Eighth Avenue
Topeka, Kansas 66603-3219
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E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.GraceCathedralTopeka.org
2020