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Dean's Note

Dear Friends in Christ,

This Saturday we will celebrate the glorious long life of Valeria Louise McCray, who died last month on June 5, 2023 at the age of 101. As many of you may know, her children, Diane Green and Stephen McCray, shared that Mrs. McCray was a member of St. John’s Church, then Cathedral, for some 80 years. How amazing is that! I had the pleasure of taking communion and visiting with her only a short time ago. We give our heartfelt condolences to her family.

A long life gives perspective on so much over the course of time. We are reminded that while each chapter of life is significant, there have been many chapters in our own lives and the life of St. John’s Cathedral in the past, and many chapters yet to be born. At the start of a new chapter, we are given the opportunity to carry forward the best of what has been, and let go of anything that does not glorify the love of God. Identifying what to carry forward is the task ahead of all of you, good people of St. John’s during this time of transition. I am excited for you and all of us as we continue this journey together.

Mrs. McCray’s service will begin at noon with a special celebration offered by her sorority, followed by the traditional burial rite for a beloved member of our church. Please join us for the services and a reception to follow.

Blessings,

Anne Sawyer

Interim Dean & Priest-in-Charge

Livestream available on YouTube

Seventh Sunday After Pentecost

Sunday, July 16, 2023

Said Mass is at 8:00 am | In-Person Only

Sung Mass is at 10:00 am | In-Person and Online



Livestream available via Facebook and YouTube | Service Leaflet

Food Pantry

Saturday, July 15, 2023 at 8:30 am -10:30 am



Our next Food Pantry event is tomorrow, Saturday, July 15th. We are committed to supporting our community by providing fresh produce, canned goods, and frozen goods to families in need. The gates will open at 8:30am, and we will continue serving until supplies last. We invite everyone to come and take advantage of this opportunity to access nutritious food for themselves and their families.

Vestry On-Call

Arnee Ree



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.

Connect with our St. John's Community

If you want to get more involved, keep up to date with life at the Parish, or meet other parishioners with similar interests, come join the St. John's Cathedral Community Group in WhatsApp!

Follow the link below to join the community page and select from a variety of group chats for the Parish: the Flower or Liturgical Guild, the Parish Hiking Group, a Young Adults Ministry group chat, and more!

If you have a ministry or community building activity you'd like to get represented on the WhatsApp community with a group chat, feel free to reach out to Caleb Triche at 951-271-6186 or caleb.triche@gmail.com to get it set up!

WhatsApp is free to download and use from the AppStore or GooglePlay.

Metro L.A. Community Resource Center - Back to School Resource Fair Event

You're invited to a  Back-to-School Resource Fair on Thursday, July 27^th from 1pm-6pm. The event is free and open to the entire community. They will have FREE backpacks with school supplies for kids, resource bags for the parental unit, fun activities, snacks and resources for the whole family. *Supplies are limited and it will be first come first serve.*