Weekly News Update

The Third Sunday in Lent

Sunday, March 3, 2024, 8:00 am Said Holy Eucharist: Rite I (in the Lady Chapel)

Sunday, March 3, 2024, 10:00 am Sung Holy Eucharist: Rite II (in the Sanctuary)

In-Person and Live Streamed on YouTube | Service Leaflet

Senior Warden's Note

On behalf of St. John’s Cathedral Vestry – The Very Reverend Anne Sawyer has accepted the continuation of the position of Interim Dean/Priest-in-Charge from 15 March 2024 through 15 March 2025.

The vestry members are sincerely appreciative of the numerous hands-on leadership she has provided during her first year here at St. John’s Cathedral.

At the invitation of the leadership at St. John’s Cathedral, Los Angeles, the Rev. Canon Dr. Eric H. F. Law of the Kaleidoscope Institute facilitated 5 congregation-wide gatherings called Celebrating Our Past and Imagining Our Future Together. We are truly grateful for the work that has been done, thanks to Rev.Dr. Eric H. F. Law. He believes that we are able to do the work that has to be done as we continue to work together,valuing each other respectively.

The following are a glimpse of the work that has been done:

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Interim Dean and Priest-in-Charge's Note

Early on during my time with you at St. John’s Cathedral, The Rev. Dr. Eric Law encouraged me to write a job description as your Interim Dean and Priest-In-Charge. At the top of the list was the pledge that I would not stay long-term unless we discern a mutual call together.

Friends, this has not changed; and we are not quite finished with our transitional work. All of you have done an amazing job at showing up, sharing what’s important to you, identifying our growing edges, and beginning to discern what the future might hold. You have also done an amazing job of finding the courage to speak your truth, and to listen to each other with open minds and hearts. We are on our way.

In response to mutual discernment, I have accepted the invitation to stay for another year while this good work continues under the leadership of lay leaders who will invite open and honest conversations and discernment. I am most grateful for your loving support along the way. I give special thanks to the dedicated staff of St. John’s and volunteers who make all things possible. I look forward to the year ahead.

With love and blessings,

Anne+

Upcoming

Celebration and Thanksgiving for the Life of G. Alexander (Zandy) Moore

Tomorrow (Burial of the Dead: Rite II), 11:00 am | In-person and via YouTube

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.

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.

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!

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.

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

Join us for A Celebration of Bishop Barbara Harris

Saturday, March 9, 2024 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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