St. John's Cathedral Weekly Update

Weekly News Update

Deans' Note | December 5, 2021

As we move further into the Advent season we celebrate one of the great Anglican traditions -- the service of Lessons and Carols. Rather than a Christmas concert, we take time to remember the whole sweep of the history of Israel longing for freedom and the human condition in which we long for forgiveness and renewal. As Christians, we believe that the hope of the world comes through God's ongoing love for humanity and God's entering into our world in order to redeem and restore it. The service on Sunday afternoon at 5:00 pm explores these themes through the poetic words of the prophets of Israel and the beauty of music and texts ancient and new.

This year we welcome our neighbors from Pacific Crossroads Church who we are inviting to join us in worship at this service. This is the time when together as fellow Christians we wait for light in the midst of darkness together believing that our hope is found in Christ.

Please help in welcoming our neighbors as well as others who may visit us for this service.. While the service will be live-streamed, we hope you will join us in person as together we look for the coming of our Lord at his second advent, remember with joy his first coming, and to invite him now to come anew in our lives.

Cathedral Tour

A brief tour of our historic building follows the service.

Vaccination Policy

Don't forget to bring your vaccine card to mass if you have not already done so! Facial coverings continue to be required.

Donations for Christmas

Line items for donations towards Christmas 2021 at the Cathedral are now active on our website. Click here to contribute towards our festive greens and seasonal music! Please be sure to type your dedication as you would like it listed.

Upcoming Events

Ingathering of Pledges

Sunday, December 5, 2021

at 10:00 am

Have your pledge cards blessed this Sunday at our 10:00 am service.

Stewardship: Every Perfect Gift | St. John's Cathedral

For many of us the words from the hymn we call the doxology ring in our minds with the mention of the first line - praise God from whom all blessings flow; the words may be too familiar. How often do we remember that all our blessings come from the hand of God?

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Christian Education

Sunday Morning Advent Series:

The Words of the Prophets

Sunday, December 5, 2021

at 11:30 am

Come explore the Old Testament readings for each Sunday. This provides the opportunity to explore several prophets of Israel including Jeremiah, Zephaniah, Micah and one many may not be familiar with, Baruch, a prophet who doesn’t appear in some Bibles, we will find out why. During our Advent study, we will look at the historical context of each of these prophets and then spend time soaking up the message the particular reading has for us as we prepare for Christmas.

This week's reading:

Baruch 5:1-9

Vestry On-Call

This Sunday's Vestry Person On-Call

David Oakes (2022)

Vestry members are partners with clergy, encouraging the growth of community and the establishment of common ground in the spiritual life of the congregation. Parishioners are always welcome to speak with these individuals on Sunday morning; they assist in making sure our questions, comments, or concerns are heard.

Community

Alternative Christmas

Sunday Mornings during Advent

after our 8:00 am & 10:00 am services

This year all proceeds from our Christmas fair will go to our Choral Academy and our food pantry. You will have the opportunity to give to these ministries and you will receive a card that lets your friends or family members know you gave a gift in their name to either feed people in need, or to help children learn to sing and gain important life skills through the Choral Academy. This year Fr. Mark’s jams and preserves will also be on offer again as a homemade gift for those on your shopping list. 100% of the proceeds go to these two ministries as well.

We will have a Christmas giving tree (new this year). Everyone who gives a gift to these ministries will have their names placed as ornaments on the tree as a visible sign of love incarnate given to our neighbors

Facing Grief and Loss During The Holiday Season

Wednesday, December 15, 2021

at 6:30 pm

The Holiday season often causes us to have feelings of sadness. These sad feelings are common occurrences. The pandemic and the stresses of the last twenty months have contributed to some of the feelings. Many are experiencing grief over things that are changed forever such as the deaths of friends and family members. Some of the other losses might include a change in health, income, and activities that are dear to our hearts. It helps the heart to be able to reflect on life's occurrences, to accept where one is in the process of grieving and to develop strategies for coping with the changes. St. John's is offering members an opportunity to meet and talk about grief and loss. This will occur on Wednesday evening, December 15th, 6:30-8:00 pm. We will meet on the private St. John's Facebook page and there will be no recording of the discussion. Martha M. Watson, LCSW, a member of St. John's, will facilitate the program. If there are any questions, please contact Fr. Dan or the church office.

All Saint's Day Mementos

You can pick up your mementos from the All Saint's Day Ofrenda from

St. John's in the Baptistry this Sunday.

Winter 2021 Newsletter | St. John's Cathedral

As we begin a new church year on the first Sunday of Advent, November 28, we launch into a new season of Christian Education. There are several events to look forward to over the next few months. During Advent, our Sunday morning series at 11:30, The Words of the Prophets focuses on the Old Testament readings for each Sunday.

Office Hours

The Cathedral is open for parishioners and visitors:

Tuesday through Thursday from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Saturday from 8:00 am - 11:00 am

(Appointments only through our Sexton, Ada Galindo)

Sunday Mornings starting at 7:00 am

Monday and Friday Office is Closed

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