Weekly News Update

The Fourth Sunday in Lent

Sunday, March 10, 2024, 8:00 am Said Holy Eucharist: Rite I (in the Lady Chapel)

Sunday, March 10, 2024, 10:00 am Sung Holy Eucharist: Rite II (in the Sanctuary)

In-Person and Live Streamed on YouTube | Service Leaflet

Interim Dean and Priest-in-Charge's Note

On Sunday February 28, 2024, the good people of St. John’s Cathedral gathered in the parish hall with the Rev.Dr. Eric Law for the fifth session on “Celebrating Our Past and Imagining Our Future Together.” The parish hall was so full that two additional tables were needed to seat everyone in the round, along with more handouts and food. A record turnout! The topic was liturgy and music, near and dear to the hearts of people at St. John's Cathedral.

Using the guide to “respect communication” the Rev. Dr. Law asked us to commit to the following:

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Upcoming

Inquirer Classes

Sunday Morning, 9:00 am to 9:45 am

Are you new to the Episcopal Church and want to know more? Or maybe you're a long-time member but just have a few questions. The Inquirer’s Class is a small group setting where participants have an opportunity to explore what the Episcopal Church is all about and to look at their faith in the context of their past experience, what they’ve been taught, and what the church believes and teaches. Participants have an opportunity to ask questions and share responses in an open, warm, and welcoming environment. Please sign up with The Rev. Mel Soriano.

Preparation for Baptism

Holy Baptism is full initiation by water and the Holy Spirit into Christ’s Body the Church. Are you interested in baptism, for yourself or for your children? Our next baptism will be held on Saturday, March 30 during the Easter Vigil. Please contact The Rev. Mel Soriano to prepare yourself and your children for baptism.

St. John's Episcopal Cathedral Beautification

Saturday March 23, 9:00 am to 11:30 am

Please join us Saturday morning, March 23 for the St. John’ s Episcopal Cathedral Beautification project. This project is part of USC’s annual Alumni Day of SCervice & is co-hosted by USC alumni, Heather Kelly & Fr. Mel Soriano. The project will include some light cleaning, organizing, & a little gardening to spruce up St. John’s in preparation for spring & Easter.

Whether you are a student, alumni, family member or friend of a Trojan, we hope that you will join us. All are welcome!

Please note, registration as an alumni or guest is required by EOD Wednesday, March 13.

You can find more details and register by following this link.

Lenten Bible Study

Have you looked at the Sunday readings and thought you'd like to study them a little more deeply? To talk about them with your fellow parishioners? Well, now you can! Join us for a weekly Bible Study during Lent. Wednesdays we will meet on Zoom from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Our conversations will be on the readings from the prior Sunday in Lent. If you're interested in meeting with us, please sign up with The Rev. Mel Soriano and the Zoom details will be emailed to you. See you in Bible Study!

Confirmation Classes

Confirmation is the sacramental rite in which the baptized Christian expresses a mature commitment to Christ and receives strength from the Holy Spirit through prayer and the laying on of hands by a bishop. Are you interested in the sacrament of confirmation? Our diocesan confirmations will be held on Saturday, May 11. Classes in preparation of confirmation will be held on Sunday mornings from 9 am - 9:45 am starting Sunday, April 14. Please sign up with Rev. Mel Soriano.

Community

Requiescant in pace

Parishioner Margaret Cargill has recently passed.

Details about the service will be forthcoming.

Almighty God, we entrust all who are dear to us to thy never-failing care and love, for this life and the life to come, knowing that thou art doing for them better things than we can desire or pray for; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Join us for A Celebration of Bishop Barbara Harris

TOMORROW at 3:00 pm

A special service celebrating the life and ministry of the Rt. Rev. Barbara Clementine Harris, late bishop suffragan of the Diocese of Massachusetts and first woman bishop in the Anglican Communion. The service is sponsored by the H. Belfield Hannibal chapter of the Union of Black Episcopalians (UBE) and the Program Group on Black Ministry of the Diocese of Los Angeles.

Feeling a call to lay or ordained ministry? Join the Discernment Information Gathering on March 16

The Commission on Ministry (COM) in the Diocese of Los Angeles wants to help those seeking answers to potential calls to ministry questions. Please join them for a Discernment Information Gathering (DIG) on Saturday, March 16, 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. at St. Paul's Commons as they explore what answering a call can mean in your life.

The cost for the DIG is $25 per person and includes lunch. Registration is required; sign up here. For more information contact COM member Cameron Johnson at cjohnson@stcross.org or 310.415.0288. St. Paul's Commons is located at 840 Echo Park Avenue, Los Angeles.

*Those wishing to attend ONLY the Congregational Discernment Committee (CDC) training may do so at no charge. Please contact Cameron Johnson directly to register for CDC training only.

Camp Stevens summer camp registration open

Registration is open for summer sessions for children at Camp Stevens, the diocesan facility in Julian, California.

Camp sessions will be held the following weeks:

Session 1: June 23 – June 28, ages 8-15

Session 2: July 7 – July 12, ages 8-15

Session 3: July 14 – July 19, ages 8-15

Session 4: July 21 – July 26, ages 8-15

Session 5 (International Odyssey): July 28 – August 3, ages 12-17

For full information and registration, visit the website. Counselor Training, for campers age 16 and up who would like to be considered for summer camp counseling positions, will be held June 16 - 21. Information and application forms are here.

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