WEEKLY UPDATE
Deans' Note
April 11, 2021
Since the beginning of this year we have remembered the words of the first nurse vaccinated against Covid in the United States, Sarah Lindsay, "Healing is coming." Her words have not only held out hope for the end of this pandemic, but also hope in the face of the other social, political, and economic issues our nation faces.

In Los Angeles, we especially focus on the bright light at the end of the Covid tunnel. Our state is experiencing downward trends in cases and increased vaccinations. That's why we need to be active partners in the healing that's coming. On April 24 from 11am-3pm, St. John's will partner with Dr. Jerry Abraham and Kedren Community Health Center to sponsor a vaccine clinic in our Peace Garden.

Vaccines will be open to the St. John's community along with a broader invitation to the Trans/Non-Binary communities in Los Angeles. A special outreach is necessary since this population often experiences challenges in accessing all kinds of healthcare. We want to demonstrate our Gospel welcome and provide this necessary vaccine to protect their health as well as the health of all our neighbors. We know that St. John's has an extraordinary gift of welcome and hospitality and we will have an opportunity to offer that gift to our neighbors.

If you would like to get a vaccine as part of St. John's community you will not need a reservation. We will also need about six volunteers that day to help make the process go smoothly. Please contact Kyle in the church office if you are willing to help, or Fr. Dan if you have any other questions.

Cathedral Life
Courses and Services
Mass In The Garden
Sundays at 8am
Mass in the garden resumes this Sunday at 8 am. Please make your reservation to churchoffice@stjohnsla.org
Diocesan Service
Sunday, April 11, 2021 at 10am
on FB Live
Bishop John Harvey Taylor invites the diocesan community to an online service on the first Sunday after Easter. It will be a simple celebration of spiritual Holy Eucharist conducted by Taylor and Canon Kathy O’Connor.
Book Club
Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 7pm
on FB Live
Our last book club meeting is on Tuesday April 13, 2021. Please join us, as we are going to be discussing the last chapters 13-16.
Christian Education
w/ Bishop Brookhart
Sundays at 9:30am on FB Live
April 18 & April 25
Bishop Brookhart will be with us for two Sundays during the Easter season. He will be working with his new book, Washed and Well-Fed.
Lectio Divina
w/ Mo. Lyn Crow
Tuesdays at 7pm on FB Live
April 27, May 4 & May 11
Join Mother Lyn for an evening of contemplative scripture study. Participants will pray the scriptures using this ancient Benedictine practice as they are drawn deeper into God's Word.
Community & Events
Returning To The Cathedral Survey Results

We have collected surveys. We will be reviewing them next week to determine a plan for returning to in person worship probably in the first week of May.

Poor People's Campaign
Virtual Meeting
Sunday, April 11, 2021 at 3pm
The Poor People's Campaign will be having a combined L.A./Bay Area meeting this Sunday, April 11 at 3pm. There will be reports/updates on the national, state and regional campaigns including all working groups.

Food Pantry
April 17, 2021 at 8:30 am

If you know a senior who is homebound and might need food delivered, please contact Fr. Dan.

Click HERE if you would like to donate a lenten offering to this ministry of loving our neighbors.
COVID-19 VACCINE
Starting on April 1, anyone over 50 and over is eligible to receive the vaccine. April 15, anyone over 16.

The Covid-19 vaccine clinic at Kedren Hospital does not require appointments for anyone who is eligible but there is a special senior line.

Also, Kaiser Permanente allows persons 75 and over, outside their plan to get vaccinated by calling 1-833-KP4CARE (1-833-574-2273).

Seniors who need to access other options can receive internet support, please contact Fr. Dan for more information.

Meet the Doctor Who Turned His LA Clinic
Into a COVID Vaccine Hub
Let's Connect
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Online Services

Services will continue to be streamed on our Facebook page here. Sunday morning mass is at 11:00 a.m. and Sunday night compline is at 8:00 p.m. on the 1st and 3rd Sunday. Tuesday and Thursday evening prayer are at 6:30 p.m., also on the Facebook page. The Sunday services are also uploaded to YouTube.
Online Giving

Giving is still important to the operation of the church in these interesting times. You can give online through our website donation platform here, or by the mobile version Give Plus on Android or iPhone. Checks made out to "St. John's Church" may be mailed to Clergy House; reply to this email for the address. You can also text STJOHNSLA to 44321 for a text-to-give option!