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Music Update

Hello St. Paul’s,

As we head into the summer months, we want to update you on the cathedral’s music ministry. As you know, our choirs are sounding magnificent this season, perhaps the best in a long time. This is due in large part to the presence of our staff singers. We do our best to offer compensation to these professional singers that is worthy of their skills, and this adds up to a considerable expense. Without these staff singers, it is not possible to offer choral leadership of worship... Click here to read more.

8 am - Holy Eucharist - In the Cathedral

9 am - Forum - In the Guild Room

10:20 am - SPY Club - In the Nursery

10:30 am - Choral Eucharist - In the Cathedral or Worship Online

11:45 am - Coffee Hour

5 pm - St. Bart's Evensong- In the Cathedral or Worship Online

The Rev. Marlene Hogue to Serve this Sunday

Rev. Cn. Richard Hogue's mother, Rev. Marlene Hogue (affectionately referred to as "Deacon Mom"), will be serving as the Deacon of the Word this Sunday. Marlene has survived the loss of her husband and stage 3 ovarian cancer in the past 9 months, and her family is so grateful for her health and tenacity. We look forward to welcoming her to St. Paul's!

Forum: Courageous Love that Transcends Borders at Comunidad de Luz

9 am, In the Guild Room

Presenter: Robert Vivar, EDSD Migration Missioner

Comunidad de Luz, our Diocese's Migrant Woman and Children Shelter In Tijuana Mexico, will offer accommodations for up to 100 women and children, providing them with essential support services, including child care, job training, psychological care, and housing. This initiative is a groundbreaking effort to aid those struggling to create a new life after migrating to the border, offering them hope and a fresh start. Come to hear inspiring stories and learn how we can help.

SPY Club

10:20 am, In the Nursery

*Note: SPY Club will take a break during the months of July and August.

SPY Club is St. Paul's Sunday School for ages K through 7th grade and is held every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month. Our program implements the progressive, miniREVOLUTIONS curriculum from Illustrated Ministry which is based on the Revised Common Lectionary. It follows the rhythms and experiences of the church year through the revolutions of the liturgical calendar year. We encourage imagination, promote wonder and engage in hands-on activities. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to Richard Hogue with any questions or concerns (hoguer@stpaulcathedral.org).

St. Bart's Evensong

5 pm, In the Cathedral or Watch Online

This week’s service of Choral Evensong will be sung by the touring choir of St Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, Poway.

John-Luke Addison, Director

Bruce Neswick, Organ

The St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church Choir will be in residence at Wellington Cathedral of St. Paul, New Zealand, from July 21-27, 2025, leading Evensong and Eucharist services and a pair of recitals, on the heels of their successful 2023 residency at St Albans Cathedral, UK. The repertoire for the tour incorporates music based on pilgrimage, featuring composers Parry, Paulus, Hogan, Leavitt, and new commissions by Bruce Neswick and John-Luke Addison. 

Flower Attribution This Sunday

The flowers are given to the glory of God and in gratitude for 25 years of wonderful marriage by Donna Perdue and Calvin Johnson.

Episcopal News Services:

Solidarity With Our Indigenous Neighbors

Bishops Julia Whitworth (Dio Mass) and Douglas Fisher (Dio Western Mass) have issued a joint statement that offers support for the Massachusetts Indigenous Legislative Agenda. The Agenda was created to benefit Native Americans residing there, and perhaps will become a model for other forward-thinking states. Click here to view.

To summarize, the Agenda calls to:

• Remove racist mascots
• Honor Indigenous Peoples Day
• Celebrate and teach Native American culture and history
• Protect Native American heritage
• Support the education and futures of Native American Youth

The bishops have also endorsed an Indigenous People’s Day pilgrimage to Deer Island, the site of Metacomet’s Rebellion or “King Phillip’s War” in 1675, which ended with thousands of casualties, enslavement and indentured servitude of many Native Americans, and increased expansion of English colonization:

St. Paul's Senior Services:

Help Us Protect PACE Services

The care that seniors receive at St. Paul's Senior Services is at risk. The State of California is considering cutting Medi-Cal (Medicaid) funding which could reduce or change the services provided through St. Paul's PACE. You can help by reaching out to your local legislature.

You can download a letter template (Click Here).

Click here for the entire instructions on how you can take action.

Sacred Ground In Action Ministry:

Juneteenth!

Juneteenth (June + 19) is a commemoration of the day that the enslaved in Texas first learned of their freedom after the Civil War. Although the announcement delivered by the US military was delayed for two and a half years following Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation, this day has become a second day of independence celebration for many Americans. Click here to learn about this important day in our history - or to refresh your memory! 

Prayer:

God of all peoples, of all nations,

On this day of freedom, we celebrate triumphantly with all people of goodwill that we might walk arm in arm towards justice for all. Breathe into us your eternal breath, that we may never tire of ensuring a flourishing life for all people, but most especially, those brothers and sisters whose growth has been stifled by the trauma of being enslaved. 

O God, we know and have seen your goodness, and because of it, we cling to the hope that unity and liberation for all are within our grasp. Continue to show us your goodness, that we may have the strength to advance your kingdom with humility and grace. - Catholic Health Association

Simpler Living Creation Care Ministry:

Multi-Faith Collaboration on Ocean Health

Following last week's UN Oceans Conference, a delegation of 80 faith-based organizations sent a collaborative declaration to the United Nations Environment Program. 

The declaration was informed by Indigenous Anglicans from the Pacific “…[who] have inspired others to rethink their relationship with the ocean - understanding it as water of life and hope, the lungs our our world - and to rethink [our] consumption and emission patterns that pollute it.”

Members included the Anglican Communion’s UN representative Rev. Glenn Ruffle. He said, “As we move forward from UNOC3, we have to start living as real followers of Jesus – and it will cost us. The convenient flights, the plastic bottles, the shares in oil, the lack of interest in far-off sinking islands – these things have to end. Instead, we need to be marked by our radical love for our neighbors, near and far, and be willing to carry their suffering with them, united in caring for the oceans that sustain us all.”

Please read and sign the declaration Click Here.

Holy Eucharist

Friday, June 20, 12 pm, In the Cathedral

A brief and informal celebration of the Eucharist in our intimate Chapel. This service is held weekly on Fridays.

Organ Recital

Friday, June 20, 1 pm, In the Cathedral or Watch Online

This week’s program is played by Canon Martin Green and includes works by Henry Smart, Dietrich Buxtehude and others.

Our Cathedral Organist and Canon for Music Martin Green will be taking some much-deserved time off in July. As a result our Organ Recitals will take a break during July and resume in August.

Midsummer Sunset Meditation

 Wednesday, June 25, 7 pm, In the Cathedral

Join friend of the cathedral Jeff Zlotnik, leader of Dharma Bum Temple, for an hour of meditation in the Cathedral on Wednesday, June 25 at 7 pm. We will face the great west window and find inner peace as we gaze at the beauty of the stained glass lit by the setting sun. All are welcome. Bring a yoga mat if you wish, or sit on a chair or kneeler. This is a free event open to the community.

Partners in ministry:

Baltimore Children's Choir in Concert

Friday, June 27, 7 pm, In the Cathedral

Join the Baltimore Children’s Choir for an unforgettable evening of music on Friday, June 27, at 7:00 PM. As part of their Southern California tour, this dynamic ensemble will present a full-length concert featuring a diverse repertoire of sacred and secular choral works.

Dedicated to making choral music accessible to all, the Baltimore Children’s Choir celebrates young voices from diverse backgrounds, fostering a love of music through collaboration, inclusion, and artistic excellence. Don’t miss the opportunity to witness their inspiring performance and experience the power of choral music!

Welcome Newcomers! Join us for brunch!

Sunday, June 29, 12 pm, In the Guild Room

Meet the Dean, clergy and other parishioners while enjoying a free brunch. The newcomers Brunch is our way of welcoming you to our family and a great way for us to get to know each other. We will gather at the foot of the chancel steps for a tour right after the 10:30 am service. Following that we will head over to the Guild Room (past the elevators in the 525 Olive Building). Please let us know you’ll be attending by signing up, Click Here!

Zen Soul Balance, Cathedral of Light | Summer Sound Healing

Saturday, July 12, 3 pm, In the Cathedral

As summer shines its golden light, nature reaches its peak – warm, abundant, and alive with energy. Join us for a deeply nourishing sound healing experience at the stunning St. Paul’s Cathedral in San Diego, where the vibrant spirit of summer invites you to slow down, reconnect, and restore from within.

On Saturday, July 12, immerse yourself in a 90-minute journey of deep relaxation and renewal. Let your senses be guided by the harmonious blend of crystal singing bowls, gongs, chimes, stringed instruments, drums, and more – crafted by skilled sound artists and healers to bring balance and peace to your mind, body, and soul.

Click here to learn more and get tickets!

Save the Date for Summer Socials

Month of August, Various Locations

Summer Socials are on for this August, with three events across the county that we hope folks can join. We will provide the registrations in early July, but we hope you can pencil an item or two into your calendars for now. More details will be forthcoming. 

August 2 - Scripps Ranch, 4 p.m.

August 15 - Banker's Hill, 6:30 p.m.

August 30 - South Bay, 6 p.m.

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