The Cathedral of St. Andrew

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The Cathedral of

St. Andrew

Cathedral Life

January 2022

Note from Canon Heather

Dear Cathedral ‘Ohana,

We promised to be in touch with the plan for the rest of January’s Sundays. With the exponential climb in cases, the high rate of transmission, and the extreme contagion of the Omicron variant, we have made the decision to stay in a virtual format for our Sunday 8:00am and 10:00am* worship through the month of January. We are closely monitoring this COVID-surge and prayerfully considering and exploring our options moving forward, including what we may be able to do with our outside spaces. Our current plan is to be back in-person together, and online, too, on Sunday, February 2, 8:00am and 10:00am. 

Our current COVID-reality has also impacted our plans for the Annual Meeting and for the worship schedule on Sunday,

January 23. Desiring to keep our gathered numbers low and our time together abbreviated, our Annual Meeting will be held over Zoom, at 10:00am, on Sunday, January 23. The time of the meeting has been adjusted to 10:00am (rather than the previously announced 9:00am.) This change in time provides those participating in the live-streaming of the 8:00am liturgy (choir, clergy, lectors, AV tech) time to get home to engage in the Annual Meeting Zoom. The 10am Liturgy of the Word will be suspended for January 23rd in order to hold the Annual Meeting.

I came across this prayer from an Anglican church in Ewloe, UK. It resonated with me, and has made its way into my ʻdailies,’ and I offer it to you as we navigate and nimble-our-way through this “challenging time.”

Strength for this Challenging Time

We pray for your love and compassion to abound

as we walk through this challenging season.

We ask for wisdom for those who bear the load

of making decisions with widespread consequences.

We pray for those who are suffering with sickness

and all who are caring for them.

We ask for protection for the elderly and vulnerable

to not succumb to the risks of the virus.

We pray for misinformation to be curbed

that fear may take no hold in hearts and minds.

As we exercise the good sense that you in your mercy provide,

may we also approach each day in faith and peace,

trusting in the truth of your goodness towards us.

 www.holyspiritewloe.com

We are heartened by your perseverance, and so very grateful for your continued grace and support. Be well, mask up, stay safe!

In Christ,

Heather

*The Sunday 7am Rite I Eucharist will continue on its hiatus until we are able to return to in-person worship. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time.

Cathedral Annual Meeting on January 23 via Zoom

Mark your calendars: The Cathedral's Annual Meeting will be held this year on Sunday, January 23, at 10am, via Zoom.

Stay tuned for announcements of members running for Chapter and Diocesan Convention representation, as well as further details on how to participate.

Almighty and everliving God, source of all wisdom and understanding, be present with those who will take counsel for the renewal and mission of your Church. Teach us in all things to seek first your honor and glory. Guide us to perceive what is right, and grant us both the courage to pursue it and the grace to accomplish it; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Mission: Joy

Mission: JOY event to be rescheduled –

We are waiting to hear back from filmmakers with a new date –

Stay Tuned!

Part-time positions available at the Cathedral!

The Cathedral is looking for a part-time Sexton and Bookkeeper!

Please email office@cathedralhawaii.org for more information!

Remembering our shared moments from 2021

As we journey onward into 2022, the Cathedral would like to take the time to remember all of that we have shared during 2021.

January 3 - The Institution of an Honorary Canon

The Rev. Naim Stifan Ateek became an Honorary Canon here at the Cathedral of St. Andrew. The ceremony was held over Zoom, as the Rev. Ateek was in Texas, and special speaker Canon Brian Grieves was in California.