CDC Announcement & The Bishop's Response |
Yesterday the CDC had good news for vaccinated people being able to not wear masks or social distance. This news will result in changes for our community soon. Right now, as Bishop Taylor reminds us, we still need to abide by our county recommendations in the yellow tier and continue with our current protocols. |
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Deans' Note
May 16, 2021
We are in the in-between time. With the recent CDC announcement about an end to mask-wearing for those who are vaccinated, we are in between one way of being and a very real end of our pandemic protocols right on the horizon. In our church year, we are in between the time we celebrate Jesus' ascension and the coming of the promised Holy Spirit.
But this in-between time is not just a marking of a time in the past. Jesus' ascension means that he takes our humanity into the very life of God and forms the connection between we Christians and the ultimate new creation. Humanity is once again united with God. But in this time we remember the apostles praying along with Jesus' Mother Mary, awaiting the coming of the Holy Spirit.
While the day of Pentecost saw God's presence coming among us through the Spirit's power, we might invite the Holy Spirit to fall afresh on us. God's Spirit here and now forms that connection between Jesus and us. We received the Holy Spirit when we were baptized and confirmed in a special way, but we may need to fan the flames of that divine life in us. That's why we invite you to pray daily between now and Pentecost using the novena, or nine days of prayer for the coming of the Holy Spirit. Join us in prayer during these in-between days so that as we emerge through the in-between time and re-emerge on the other side of this pandemic, we will be prepared boldly to proclaim the message of God's Kingdom as did those first disciples trusting the Holy Spirit to move us forward into the future.
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Nine Days of Prayer for Renewal in the Holy Spirit |
Before his ascension, Jesus asked his disciples to wait for the Baptism of the Holy Spirit so they could be empowered to be his witnesses in the world. So they waited in prayer together with Jesus' mother for nine days until the day of Pentecost. So we join together in nine days of prayer, along with Mary and all the saints, asking for the Holy Spirit to empower us and the whole Church to live as Jesus' witnesses in the world by clicking here.
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Christian Education: The Word of the Week
On Zoom
Sundays at 10:30 am
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Join us for Chrisitan Education in-person or online via Zoom. This week we will start studying and discussing Sunday's Gospel of the day. This Sunday's reading is Acts 1: 1-11, you can get a head start and start gathering any questions you have. We look forward to hearing them this Sunday starting at 10:30 am. |
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Writers' Retreat
Saturday, June 5, 2021
10 am - 12:30 pm
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It had been over a year since we encountered the pandemic. We have sheltered in place, masked up, remained at home, worked and prayed from home, and learned to Zoom for church. We have heard and marched for justice and grieves for those we have lost. On Saturday, June 5, 2021, the Writers Group will be hosting a retreat to pray and write, and discuss the effects of the past year.
If you are fully vaccinated and wearing a mask, you are invited to join us from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm.
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Vaccination Clinic
May 22, 2021
11 am - 1 pm
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We welcome everyone age 16 and over to get their COVID-19 vaccine at St. John's Cathedral garden tent.
No appointment is necessary.
There are no barriers to vaccination. For more information or for assistance with transportation email us to:
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2021 Neighborhood Council Elections Area 3
Empowerment Congress North Area
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The Area 3 Rep seat is highly contested: 4 candidates for 2 seats.
Who can vote:
Anyone who works at USC or attends USC, or who lives or owns property in Area 3, attends Church at St. John’s Cathedral or is a stakeholder at a non-profit located in area 3 is eligible to vote. (But must request a ballot.)
How can you vote:
First, you must request a ballot (either by US mail or online by email) by May 18, then receive a ballot and vote by mail by May 25 (postmarked).
Click here to download an application to request a ballot.
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Anyone over 16 and over is eligible to receive the vaccine.
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
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We might be social distancing, but that doesn't mean we can't connect with our community. Follow us on social media for announcements, services, special content, live discussions and prayers.
Like us, tag us, share us with friends & family.
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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.
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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!
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