ReportCardFall2010 - School of the Cathedral Mary Our Queen
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ReportCardFall2010 - School of the Cathedral Mary Our Queen
The School of the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen The Report Card Fall Newsletter 2010 Golf Outing 2010 Mike McGeady, Sister Josephann Wagoner, Monsignor J. Bruce Jarboe, Pat Franklin, and John Boote ’81. T he 7th Annual Cathedral Golf Open was held on Friday, September 17, 2010 at The Elkridge Club in Baltimore. Cathedral Open Co-Chairs, John Boote ‘81 and Pat Franklin, joined with other Cathedral parents and friends to enjoy a day of camaraderie and healthy competition on the links. The school community is grateful to the McGeady Family, our Major Sponsor, for their continued generous support. Before a sold out crowd of golfers, our Rector, Monsignor J. Bruce Jarboe, gave a blessing to start the day’s round of golf. Sr. Josephann Wagoner, SSND was also on hand to wish the golfers well. Players purchased raffles and mulligans, enjoyed lunch, and headed to their designated starting position for the shotgun start at 12:30 pm. Throughout the day, golfers enjoyed blue skies and pleasant temperatures of a perfect late summer day. Golfers tried their luck on a hole in one for a car, but unfortunately there were Mike and Emily McGeady, with Declan 3B. inside: >>> Continued on page 2 Happenings Around School Faculty Recognized Parish News Alumni News 50th Celebration Clockwise from top: Kristen Rudolph, Paula Stevens Harmon ’79, Michele Franklin, Sister Josephann Wagoner, Emily McGeady, Janet Stamas, Maria Boote, and Kathleen Willis. SCMOQ Fall 2010 Newsletter 1 no lucky winners that day! Afterward, golfers gathered on the outside patio to enjoy hearty hors d’oeuvres and cocktails. Golfers dined on sliced beef, crab dip, chicken skewers, and other delicious appetizers provided by the Elkridge Club. Raffle winners were pleased to win a variety of fabulous prizes during the dinner. We appreciate the support of our Event Sponsors: All Risks, LLC (Beverage Sponsor) and DavCo Restaurants (Longest Drive Sponsor). The School of the Cathedral also sincerely appreciates the support of our Hole and Birdie Sponsors, and for all of the contributions by the local establishments. With the help of their generous donations, our outing was a success! The Cathedral Open Golf Classic raised over $10,000 for the school. Many thanks to John Boote ‘81 and Pat Franklin and their committee: Mike McGeady, John Blaze, Mark Weigman, and the Development Office. Thanks go out to our volunteers Emily McGeady, Maria Boote, Michele Franklin, Paula Harmon, Julie Halvorsen, Kristen Rudolph, Janet Stamas, and Kathleen Willis for helping out the day of the event. This was a great communitybuilding event that generated funds for The School of the Cathedral Endowment Fund and tuition assistance. ■ Above: Erik Halvorsen of All Risks, LLC and teammates. Right: Dave Kinkopf and Monsignor J. Bruce Jarboe. Congratulations goes to … Winning First Place Gross Team The Winning 1st Place Gross Team members were Dave Willis, Tom O’Neil, Scott Rogers, and Andy Tucker. Each winner was awarded a silver bowl engraved with Cathedral Open. The team received a $300 credit voucher to use at Elkridge Pro Shop. Their names are also engraved on the Cathedral Open Golf Classic trophy, which is displayed in the school’s gym foyer. The 2nd Place Gross Team members were Jeff Harris, Doug Smith, Jim Barry, and Sean Darby. The team received a $200 Pro Shop credit voucher. Winning First Place Net Team Above: Scott Rogers, Tom O’Neil, and Dave Willis. Sean Darby and Jeff Harris of the 2nd place gross team. The Winning 1st Place Net Team (with handicap) members were Tom Brennan, Mark Lawson, Tom Lemon, and Ben Petrilli. These golfers were also awarded an engraved silver bowl and received a $300 credit voucher to the Pro Shop. Their names are engraved on the “McGeady” trophy. Above: Tom Brennan with foursome. Left: Dave Dorsey, Brian Rohd, Mike McGeady, and Mike Fox. The Second Place Net Team (with handicap) members were Mike McGeady, Mike Fox, Dave Dorsey, and Brian Rohd. The team received a $200 credit voucher to the Pro Shop. Closest to the Pin Our “Closest to the Pin” major contest winner, Hugh Mohler, received $500 cash on hole #13. Three other golfers won $50 Pro Shop credit for coming closest to the pin on hole #4 – Jamie Pezzulla, hole #8 – Jeff Dobrzykowski, and hole #17 – Mark Mobley. ■ 2 SCMOQ Fall 2010 Newsletter Right: Hugh Mohler, winner of Closest to the Pin, and Matt Waldron. P Opening Day Coffee Welcome Breakfast and Prayer Service for Middle School arents joined in the tradition of mingling and greeting new and old friends at the Opening Day Coffee in the Parish Center. Thanks to chairs Lisa Hudson, Mollie Franke, and Mary Lynne Diette for organizing a wonderful coffee. ■ O Pictured with chairs are parents Celeste Bendetti and Michele Tadeo. n Friday September 10, 2010, the sixth grade students were welcomed into Middle School by the seventh and eighth grade students. Together they attended a prayer service led by Fr. Silvester Kim and Mrs. Jennifer Keller, 6B Teacher. The theme for the prayer service was “Being a Light.” Afterward, they enjoyed breakfast in the cafeteria where the new sixth graders learned if they were on the Stars or Stripes team. This year, the team captain for the Stars is Maddy Perry (8A); the team captain for the Stripes is Bridget Lavelle (8A). ■ Student Council Inauguration ~ September 16, 2010 Middle School Guest Speaker O Mr. John Moran and Sr. Josephann Wagoner stand with new inductees and former Student Council President, Jack Scaletta ’10, as he hands the gavel to new Student Council President, Owen Melia (8A). T he School of the Cathedral gathered on a beautiful afternoon in mid-September to celebrate the induction of a new Commissioner General of the Student Council and its officers. Jack Scaletta ’10, former Commissioner General, presently a freshman at Loyola, handed the gavel over to Owen Melia (8A) to assume his new role. As Commissioner General, Owen will lead the school this year and act on suggestions and ideas of the student body for the enhancement of the school community. ■ n Monday, September 27, Middle School students gathered in the Parish Center for a presentation by Mrs. Carol Haislip , from the International School of Protocol. Students were instructed on how to improve their communication skills in daily life. Eighth grade students also learned appropriate interviewing techniques, as they prepare for their high school interviews. Mrs. Haislip used role-playing to illustrate ways students should communicate with adults and their peers, as well as proper behavior to interact with those within and outside our Cathedral community. ■ SCMOQ Fall 2010 Newsletter 3 “I Am Special” Pet Blessing Celebrated by the First Grade O n Friday, October 15, 2010, the First Graders enjoyed “I Am Special” with a presentation in the Parish Center. They created self-portraits on the computer that were printed onto t-shirts! They also worked very hard creating their own “I Am Special” books. They shared these books with their parents during a wonderful breakfast in the cafeteria immediately following the presentation. It was a memorable day for our special first graders! We thank our 1st grade teachers, Mrs. Debbie Wagner, Mrs. Kate English, and Ms. Stephanie Bechtel and their assistants: Mrs. Peggy Ilardo, Ms. Megan Bergin, and Mrs. Julie Mainello, for their direction with this ceremony. ■ “I Celebrated Am Me” by the Second Grade T he second grade classes celebrated “I Am Me” with a para-liturgy on Friday, October 22nd. They presented self-portraits they had created in art class and read descriptions of themselves completed in English class. They also sang four terrific songs directed by our music teacher, Mr. Jon Mathis. Their parents were quite proud of their accomplishments. We thank our 2nd grade teachers, Mrs. Jennifer Harrington and Mrs. Tara Macia, for their work in coordinating the event. ■ 4 SCMOQ Fall 2010 Newsletter n October 3rd, parishioners brought their favorite pet to be blessed on the Feast of St. Francis by Fr. Pete Literal. After a brief ceremony on the steps of the church, the pets were blessed. Each received a St. Francis medal and enjoyed the time outside on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. ■ Mark a and h their h t r a M wit man, tch! k c a H co dog S Meet & Greet T he last Monday of each month, a parishioner family hosts a meet and greet at their home to have an opportunity to meet with the clergy staff, Monsignor J. Bruce Jarboe and Fr. Pete Literal, in a more relaxed setting. We thank the Knotts, Frankes, Bairds, Goldsboroughs and the Merwins for their generosity in opening their homes for these small gatherings. ■ Office of Development, Parish and School I n the summer of 2010, the parish and school development offices combined under one department to handle all aspects of school and parish development. The office consists of a Director of Parish and School, Mary Miller, who oversees both areas, with an Associate Director of Parish, Maureen Costello, and an Associate Director of School, Haley Franklin. The Development Advisory Board and Stewardship Committee provide support and meet regularly throughout the year to aid development efforts. The Development Office manages the Planned Giving efforts for the parish and the school, which provides income for the Preservation Trust for the church and for the School Endowment Fund. The department handles the Annual Parish Stewardship Campaign, the parish-wide Capital Campaign, coordinates the school’s Annual Fund Campaign, and produces the Annual Report. Several events that are sponsored through the office are the 50th Anniversary Bull and Oyster Roast 2010, Cathedral Golf Open, Parish Ministry Day/Fall Fest, the School of the Cathedral Open House, Grandparents and Special Friends Day, Class Masses, Annual Phone-a-thon, Meet and Greets, Christmas Tree Lighting and Caroling Night, and the Welcome Summer Picnic in June. Since its inception in 1991, the school’s development office has sponsored several “All-Class” and “50+ Year” alumni reunions. It publishes a newsletter (3 times a year), The Report Card and maintains all alumni relations. Other activities include advertising; public relations; grant writing; and, planning, developing, and marketing all fundraising activities. The Development Office strives to maintain a high profile for the parish and school throughout the immediate and surrounding communities. ■ Plans for the 2011 Cathedral Ball are well underway! The Blue Jean Ball will be held on April 16, 2011 at the Evergreen House. Wear your favorite denim and join us for an evening of dinner and cocktails, dancing, live and silent auctions, and FUN while supporting the School of the Cathedral. For ticket and sponsorship information contact co-chairs Alexa Gilmore [email protected] or Leanne Mohler [email protected] ■ Welcome New Staff Mrs. Haley Franklin – Associate Director of Development Haley Franklin comes to the Development Office at Cathedral after having worked for several years in education and the non-profit sector. After receiving her master’s degree in nonprofit management, Haley left New York City for Massachusetts to work as an Assistant Director of Admissions, coach and dorm parent at Lawrence Academy. Most recently, Haley was a Teen & Young Adult Program Specialist for the Immune Deficiency Foundation in Towson. Having attended the School of the Cathedral in the 5th grade before her family moved to Texas, Haley is very excited to be back on Charles Street! She is a parishioner at Corpus Christi and enjoys running, trips to the beach, and spending time with her husband, Charles, and their golden retriever, Dempsey. Mrs. Maureen Costello – Associate Director of Development, Parish Maureen has been employed in the Development Office at the Cathedral since February of 2008. Her job began as Administrative Assistant to the Director, and as of August of this year she has been promoted to Associate Director of Parish Development. Previous to her employment here, she held a position as Store Manager at Greetings and Readings for nine years. Along with her family, Maureen was a member of the Cathedral Parish and was married here in the mid-70’s. She returned as a parishioner last year. Maureen has four children and one granddaughter. She enjoys her time with her family and is loving being back in the Cathedral community not only through her work here, but also as a parishioner. ■ Mrs. Peggy Ilardo – 1A Assistant Mrs. Ilardo is most grateful to be working at the School of the Cathedral after being at home raising her 5 children. She previously taught second grade Religious Education and has been a substitute teacher. Peggy and her husband, Harry, are parishioners of the Cathedral and along with their children greatly enjoy being a part of the Cathedral community! SCMOQ Fall 2010 Newsletter 5 Faculty & Staff Recognized for Years of Service Congratulations to Susie Watson, Custodian, 20 years M rs. Susie Watson celebrates 20 years of service to our school this year. “Miss Susie” began working at the School of the Cathedral in 1990 cleaning throughout the school building. When Susie began, Sr. Eileen Weisman was Principal and Mrs. Muriel Bradley was the Asst. Principal. You can always see Susie in the hallways cleaning with her co-worker and good friend Mr. Gerard Britton. Susie says, “I love my job because it’s nice being around all the kids and the friendly staff and faculty each day while I do my work! I am kept busy so my day goes by quickly. I also enjoy working with Gerard — we enjoy a good laugh together!” When Susie is not busy at Cathedral, she enjoys bingo, shopping, and getting a good sale at Kohl’s, and spending time with her great-grandchildren: D-Asia, 11 yrs. old, Justin, 3 yrs. old and Kayla, 2 yrs. old. Susie has three grown children, Linda, Jacqueline, and Anthony. She has five grandchildren: Andre, Crystal, Tavon, Shantel, and Breyon. Susie says her favorite season is fall and her favorite holiday is Christmas! She especially enjoys seeing the students who come back after they graduate. The school holds a special place in her heart after so many years. Thank you, Miss Susie, for all of your years of service to the School of the Cathedral. ■ C le ebraotinnegs ilest M ervice of S lations to u Congraotur Faculty all of d Staff an 6 SCMOQ Fall 2010 Newsletter Alumni News Calling the Class of 1974… Join your fellow classmates at a Class of 1974 get-together! The gathering will be held on Saturday, December 4th from 7:30 to 11pm at Jerry’s Belvedere Tavern. For more information, please contact: Clare Brennan ’74 by email [email protected] Please let us know What You Are Doing!! You can email us at [email protected], enter news about yourself on the school’s website (www.schoolofthecathedral.org), or give us a call at 410-464-4014. We’d love to hear from you! ■ DON NOWATE ! The School of the Cathedral 2010-2011 Annual Fund Every student who attends the School of the Cathedral benefits from the Annual Fund. This year’s proceeds will provide funds to build a turf field behind the school on Newman Field. Your gift is important to us, so please consider a gift to help us create our field of dreams. Please visit our website www.schoolofthecathedral.org to give your online gift today! Checks can be made payable to School of the Cathedral, 111 Amberly Way, Baltimore, MD 21210 The School of the Cathedral community congratulates and thanks these faculty and staff members for their years of dedication to our school and we applaud them for their outstanding service. Mrs. Bernadette Streett — Counselor, 15 years Mrs. Christine Unitas — Pre-First Assistant, 10 years Mrs. Ann Stellmann — Orton-Gillingham Tutor, 10 years Mrs. Patrice Rudolphi — MWPA Teacher, 5 years The School of the Cathedral of Mary our Queen Celebrates 50 Years on Charles Street 1960-2010 & 140 years of Catholic Education since its founding in 1871… SCMOQ Fall 2010 Newsletter 7 We thank parent Carol Long for her time and dedication to this project. We also thank parent Mary Goldsborough for her rendition of our school mascot, the Cathedral Mustang, which she hand-painted on the chest. There are special Cathedral items also included in the capsule. Students enjoyed a 50th Anniversary lunch “Special” on Wednesday for just a $1, a throw back to what prices were Students with Sr. Josephann Wagoner and the Time Capsule. like in the year, 1960, when Students kick off the week wearing green and gold shoelaces! T he students, faculty and staff of the School of the Cathedral celebrated the school’s 50th anniversary with a week of festivities beginning on Monday, October 4th. A prayer service was led by the Student Council in the gym at the start of their day. Student Council leaders then handed out 50th anniversary ribbons and green and gold shoelaces to school students and faculty to wear in celebration of this special time. TimeCapsule Guests admire the Time Capsule at the Bull & Oyster Roast. Individual classes placed the following items in the capsule: MWP – Items that symbolize The Monsignor Students gather items for Our Daily Bread. On Tuesday, October 5th, students collected at least 50 items per grade level to donate to Our Daily Bread. Dr. T.L. Llewellyn and his wife Megan collected and dropped off the casseroles, along with donations of sugar, teabags, sandwich bags, sugar, paper towels, salt/pepper, napkins, ketchup, mayo, mustard, and cooking spray from the students. On Wednesday, October 6th at a special Wednesday Assembly presentation, each grade level contributed an item to be put in the time capsule/chest, donated by Courtney Miller ’01, which will be opened again 25 years from now in the year 2035. The capsule is stored in a special place in the school, known to Sr. Josephann and a few select members of the faculty. 8 SCMOQ Fall 2010 Newsletter Whalen Program, such as the following: favorite subject, a T-shirt, a Daily Reader, Math Lessons, and “Things I like About the Pre-First Room.” First Grade – Advice for students of the future on how to be a successful student in an “I am Special” book format. Second Grade – A prayer for the future of the school Third Grade – A description of a day in the life of a school student, pictures of the students, and plans for the future written on note paper of Mrs. Landers’s favorite sport, basketball! Fourth Grade – Hopes for the future of the world and school in an audio letter format. Fifth Grade – A prediction of student life and classrooms in the year 2035. Sixth Grade – Prices of selected items commonly used in 2010. Seventh Grade – A video with advice for the future. Eighth Grade – A scrap book of Eighth Grade memories. the school first opened its doors on Charles Street. On Thursday, October 7th, we celebrated Legacy Day for current school parents, alumni, and faculty who were able to view classic pictures in the school foyer of days gone by on Mulberry Street and Amberly Way. On Friday, October 8th the School of the Cathedral celebrated Spirit Day! The Mustang Mascot visited the school, students wore green and gold, and in the afternoon the students and teachers had their own special class activity. Students also enjoyed popsicles as a treat, while volunteers set up the huge bull roast tent! On Saturday, October 9th, the school community joined together with anticipation and excitement as they celebrated 50 years at a Mass held at the Cathedral, celebrated by Bishop Denis Madden and concelebrated by our Rector, Msgr. catching up with their friends or playing the games! Our professional photographer and parishioner, John Coyle of Coyle Studios, was busy capturing great shots during the evening! In the foyer, school memorabilia was displayed, along with the completed time capsule and alumni pictures. CASPA President Julie Halvorsen worked closely with Coyle Studios to enlarge and reproduce original school photos, which are now displayed in the school foyer. Upon entering the cafeteria, guests could have their picture taken with an actual SSND sister and former teacher in the 1960s by posing in a life-size cut-out of a student seated at her desk with the Sister leaning over the desk teaching a lesson. Rector Emeritus, Monsignor Robert A. Armstrong,P.A., Monsignor J. Bruce Jarboe, >>> Continued on page 10 J. Bruce Jarboe, and Rector Emeritus, Msgr. Robert A. Armstrong, P.A. Our Honorary Chairperson for the event was The Most Reverend Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien, S.T.D., D.D. Sheehan Stanwick Burch ’93 helped coordinate the participants for the Mass. A bagpipe player played before Mass and was stationed outside the school as over 700 guests were welcomed to enjoy the Bull and Oyster Roast. Guests mingled with one another from 6-10pm under the spacious tent, provided by Loane Bros. on Newman Field. A delicious deluxe menu fare was offered by Bear Bros. Caterers of pit beef and ham, a raw oyster bar, oyster stew, Maryland crab soup, Italian sausages with green peppers/ onions, fried chicken, a Mexican station, salads, and desserts. Herman’s Bakery provided two celebratory cakes, one for the School of the Cathedral’s 50th anniversary at the Charles Street location and one for the original school on Mulberry Street, founded in 1871. Peggy Castle, of IDJ4FUN, provided fantastic music for the crowd who spent time on the dance floor when they weren’t SCMOQ Fall 2010 Newsletter 9 evening and had a chance at a big win! Pickett Riehl ’48 and Phil Brady ’48 handled the under-over dice game while the Knights of Columbus manned the Big 6 wheel. Guests also enjoyed spirited games of cornhole in the cafeteria. We thank parent and current staff member Jane Blusiewicz and committee member Will Macsherry ’84 for taking care of the race, raffle, and basket finances during the event. Alumni and friends of the School of the Cathedral enjoyed a presentation created by Patrick Gormley ’85. The presentation featured photographs from the old school on Mulberry Street up until today here at our Charles Street location, and included trivia questions throughout the presentation. At each table, guests noticed the unique and special centerpieces created by Helen Kopits Hiser ’73 that were constructed from paperback and Sister Josephann Wagoner shared a few words to kick off the evening and welcome guests. Kristen Rudolph and Mary Francioli, Class Basket Chairs, did a fabulous job in creating rather unique and charming K-8 class baskets from the donated items and money from each class, which were raffled through a silent auction. Our guests could bid on the Maryland, My Maryland basket with gift certificates to local seafood restaurants, crab pillow, spices, wines and traditional “hey hon” bouffant hairdo earrings, and MD shore pictures to the Let’s Go Preppy Basket that had a Vineyard Vines tie, preppy crab tote, head bands, robe, purse, an Etcetera scarf, and Vera Bradley back sack. Of course, there were also a Ravens theme and a Spa basket which were very popular! There were plenty of games throughout the evening. Thanks go out to John Piet ’87, chair of the Horse Races, which offered a variety of live action horse races projected on a screen in the tent. Guests placed bets throughout the e ith thr e r a ffle w sh a c d of e c n at the en per cha r e dr aw n ous $20 e l u w b s r fa e a n win Jarboe. There was he luck y T r. Bruce . sg in w M o d t n s er a nitie n Wagon opportu osephan J . r S y b g in the ev en A nd t h …. e r a s r e e w in n dric – rishioners & Tim Mu nts and Pa re a P l o Mar y Beth o h edral Sc $1,500 Cath e– John Whit ners Roxanne & ri l Pa shio ra d e th a C $1,0 0 0 one s – ners & J as on J d Parishio n a ts n re Stephanie o ol P a edral Sch $ 75 0 Cath 10 SCMOQ Fall 2010 Newsletter CASH PRIZ B ull & Oyster Roast ~ 2010 Cel ebr CA books, pencils, erasers, and flash cards similar to the learning materials that were used in the classrooms when the school first opened its doors 50 years ago! We thank Laura Smith Driskill ’70 for printing the invitations and parent Darby Lassiter for the design of the invitations and 50th Anniversary program books. We thank our class of 2001 alumna who helped generate ads for the program book: Sarah Hackman, Courtney Miller, Laura Schultz, and Ashlynn Roohan. Development Director Mary Suarez-Murias Miller ’73 says, “I am thrilled to have so many alumni, parents, and friends of the School of the Cathedral gathered under the tent to celebrate this special 50th Anniversary milestone for the school. This event was made possible through the combined efforts of the Bull and Oyster Roast planning committee, consisting of both alumni and parents who met monthly for the past year and a half. Many thanks go out to these dedicated volunteers for donation of their time, talent, and treasure. Through the overall efforts of all our volunteers and supporters of the School of the Cathedral, who took the time to work together to bring the evening to fruition, we are pleased to share we have generated over $18,300 for the School of the Cathedral Endowment Fund.” Sr. Josephann Wagoner, Principal and Rector Monsignor J. Bruce Jarboe shared, “The interest and enthusiasm in this event are a tribute not only to our alumni, but also to the parishioners and friends of the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen and the School of the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen. The church and school have stood as the centerpiece of this community for over 50 years. It is fulfilling to see many generations of our parish and school celebrating together this evening. Thank you for joining us and celebrating our legacy of quality Catholic education in our parish community.” ■ PR SH IZ & H & ES ZES Join Us ... The Sch 50 Ye ool of The arS caTh on c har edr leS a Prov iding STre l’S 1 a ca 9 6 0 - 2 eT tholi 0 1 0 c ed u ati n g catio n Sin ce 18 71 Bull & Oyster Celeb Roast ratin g Cathe The Scho dral-B lRoa st-201 50 Yearsol of the Culat dd 1 on Charle hed0.inra l’s s Street Alu mn Awa i r Given ds D 9/24 /10 12:1 2 PM ur i O u t Evenng the ing Jr. Alumni (the youngest Alum in attendance) Jill Connor ’02 Alumni who traveled the Farthest Distance Teresa Suarez-Murias Merriwether ‘75 Brought the most family and friends Gunther Family Most Children Currently Enrolled Margie Pulitano Szymkiewicz ‘80 Alumni Married Couple Kathy Grady Donovan’67 and Rick Donovan ‘66 (Pictured Above) SCMOQ Fall 2010 Newsletter 11 Non-Profit U.S. Postage PAID Baltimore, MD Permit No. 2711 111 Amberly Way Baltimore, MD 21210 410-464-4100 The Report Card is produced by the Development Office. Questions or comments: [email protected] Edited by: Susan Hughes Gray and Sue Seiler Address Service Requested An UnBOOlievable Halloween was Enjoyed by All! The Halloween Parade in the circle is a tradition at The School of the Cathedral.