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8.00 a.m. Sung Holy Eucharist: Rite II (In the Lady Chapel)
10.00 a.m. Sung Holy Eucharist: Rite II (In the Main Sanctuary)
In-Person and Live Streamed on YouTube | Leaflet
Vestry on-Call: Mr. Nazario Palma
Children and Youth Chapel will be available at the 10.00 a.m. service. We welcome the children and youth to the CYF Room after the opening acclamation and return during the peace.
Flowers this Sunday have been given by Ms. Ruby Sylvestre in thanksgiving for her birthday.
Coffee Hour has been sponsored by Mr. Sobhan Nouri in honor of his mother, Taybeh. He asks that she be keep in prayer. Consider sponsoring coffee hour one Sunday in the month of your birthday. Use the sign up sheet in the fountain courtyard or contact the Rev. Mel Soriano.
Happy Birthday to members of the congregation who are celebrating this week. Especially the following parishioners: Ruby Sylvestre, Eleanore Bennett, and Austin Belisle.
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An Update from the Transition Committee
Thank you to everyone who participated in the survey. We had excellent participation! The survey is now closed. Your Transition Committee will continue to send periodic updates on our progress in completing the St. John's Cathedral Profile.
- Luis Gonzalez, Transition Committee Chair
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Sacred Resistance
The immigration justice ministry of the Diocese of Los Angeles is organizing donations for families affected by ICE raids, seeking shelf-stable food donations, personal hygiene items, household essentials, and baby products, in addition to financial donations. In-kind donations may be made at 6125 Carlos Ave, Los Angeles, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Wednesdays. Financial donations may be made through St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Hollywood via PayPal or Venmo to @ststephenshollywood.
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Deadline for GFS Scholarships
August 11
The deadline for Girls’ Friendly Society, USA scholarships has been extended to Aug. 11. They are available to active GFS members in good standing, with high school seniors required to have two years of participation, for members pursuing higher education, including college, graduate school, vocational/trade programs, certification courses, CEUs, and other continuing education opportunities. Learn more and apply.
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Food Pantry Distribution
Saturday, August 16
8.30 a.m. to 10.30 a.m.
Food Pantry distribution is scheduled for next Saturday as the congregation supports the community by providing fresh produce, canned and frozen goods to families in need. The gates will open at 8.30 a.m., and volunteers will continue serving until supplies last. St. John's partners with the LA Food Bank, Seeds of Hope, and folks like you to make this vital ministry possible.
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New Psalms Class Begins
Starting Sunday, August 17
In Person at the Cathedral
11.30 a.m. - 12.30 p.m.
Followed by ZOOM on Wednesdays
6.00 p.m.
Spiritually deep dive into the Book of Psalms - Scripture's ancient prayer book that gives voice to the full range of human emotion. From lament to joy, trust to thanksgiving, the Psalms help the reader to pray honestly and live faithfully. The opening session will explore:
- What makes the Psalms so enduring and powerful, in liturgy and at home?
- Where do the Psalms come from?
- A six-part framework exploring the different types of Psalms.
Whether you're new to the Psalms or returning with fresh eyes, all are welcome. Bring a Bible, a journal, and an open heart.
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Canterbury USC: 90th Anniversary
Sunday, September 14
10.00 a.m.
St. John’s will be filled with joy, gratitude, and community spirit as all celebrate 90 years of Canterbury USC.
Canterbury USC began at St. John’s in 1934 and has been a spiritual home for USC students for nearly a century - nurturing faith, fostering friendships, and equipping young leaders to serve in the world.
This anniversary is not just a look back, it’s a celebration of all that God is doing through Canterbury USC today. Thanks will be given for the generations of students, chaplains, and supporters who have been part of this ministry, and attendees will pray for the future God is unfolding.
Come and join the celebration! Whether you’re an alum, a current student, a longtime member of St. John’s, or simply someone who loves seeing young adults grow in faith, members would love to welcome you. Stay after the service for fellowship and refreshments as all continue the celebration together.
Honor the past, rejoice in the present, and step with hope into the future together.
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Mark your calendar now for these important centennial gatherings!
Looking ahead to future ministry, three commemorative events are planned this fall at the cathedral to celebrate one-hundred years since the 1925 consecration of our landmark sanctuary. A cathedral thanksgiving service is set for 10.00 a.m. Sunday, November 23, concurrent with the Feast of Christ the King. Also planned are two ticketed fundraising events; an October 4 Art and Architecture luncheon featuring highlights of the sanctuary’s Romanesque Revival design, and a December 20 gala dinner. Reservation details and ticket pricing will be announced soon.
With its exterior facade patterned after the Church of San Pietro in Tuscania and its ceiling echoing that of San Miniato Basilica in Florence, the sanctuary was designed by local architect brothers Francis Pierpont Davis and Walter S. Davis. Interior appointments include a distinctive altar triptych; extensive mosaics, marble panels, stained glass, and the bishop’s hand-carved cathedra (official seat). The 1925 sanctuary was built to replace a wooden church that our parish, founded in 1890, had outgrown. St. John’s was named the diocese’s pro-cathedral in 2007.
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Responding to Israel-Hamas War
Make an urgent tax-deductible donation to Episcopal Relief & Development's Middle East Fund today. Your gift to the Middle East Fund will support the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem as they offer ongoing emergency and mental health services as well as access to education to those impacted by the current crisis in Gaza and the West Bank. Through your generosity, we are able to provide critical support as our partners adapt to changing needs in the region.
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Bishop Taylor invites all in diocese to join in Shepherd's Cup golf classic
Monday, September 15
This year's annual Shepherd's Cup golf tournament and dinner will take place at Eagle Glen Golf Club in Corona. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit diocesan fire-relief efforts. Registration and more information are available here.
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