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Letter from Richard: We did it! And other thoughts

Dear St. Paul’s,

We have something to celebrate: we have met our stewardship goal for 2026 of $1.05 million! Each year as we prepare for our annual pledge campaign, I’m reminded that stewardship is never merely about numbers—it’s about the story those numbers tell. This year, that story is particularly powerful. It paints a picture of a community that is giving more per household than ever before, a community rooted in generosity, resilience, and deep commitment. It also challenges us to reflect on how we nurture and grow the circle of people who call St. Paul’s their spiritual home. As we look toward a season of transition and discernment, the faithfulness of our people continues to be one of our greatest strengths. As ever, it also makes me incredibly grateful to every one of you... Click here to read the letter.

8 am - Holy Eucharist - In the Cathedral

9 am - Forum - In the Guild Room

10:20 am - Sunday School Check-In - In the Great Hall

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

12 pm - Coffee Hour

No Evensong due to La Jolla Symphony & Chorus event

Forum: Seeking the Sacred in Our Day to Day World (Part 5)

9 am, In the Guild Room

Led by the Rev. Canon Allisyn Thomas

The season of Lent calls upon us to enter into a period of self-examination in which we face, hopefully with honesty and compassion, the nature of our relationship with God and the sacred within our midst. What gives us life? What distracts us? What are we missing as we go about our busy lives, often on autopilot? During this Lenten forum series, utilizing the wisdom found in An Altar in the World, A Geography of Faith by Barbara Brown Taylor, as well as the wisdom of those present, the Rev. Canon Allisyn Thomas will help guide our exploration to help us understand “no physical act is too earthbound or too humble to become a path to the divine.” While it is not necessary to have a copy of the book, it will help deepen the exploration. 

Outside Organization

SOLD OUT - Passion & Devotion - FREE Rehearsal Still Available

Saturday & Sunday, March 14/15

From the organizer: "If you missed your chance to purchase tickets, you can still attend our open dress rehearsal on Friday. Rehearsal is March 13, at 7 pm. Open dress rehearsal, free and open to the public. This is a working rehearsal. No tickets required."

You can view more details on their site (Click Here).

Eucharist

Friday, March 13, 12 pm, In the Cathedral

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

Virtual Organ Recital Rerun

Friday, March 13, 1 pm, Online Only (YouTube)

This week's Organ Recital rerun will be performed by Nicholas Halbert. This video originally aired on November 11, 2022.

Please remember this is virtual only. This video will populate at the top of the "Videos" tab of our YouTube channel on Friday at 1 pm.

Showers of Blessings

Saturday (second Saturday of the month), March 14, 7 - 10 am, Great Hall / Queen’s Courtyard

Our unsheltered neighbor outreach ministry will provide hygiene supplies, clothing and haircuts in the Queen’s courtyard (5th Ave side) and hot meals in the Great Hall. They are particularly in need of men’s pants, especially pants more suited for the outdoors (jeans, work pants, BDUs, dickies). If you have some that are in good shape please consider donating. If you'd like to join us on Saturday, please give Claudia Dixon a heads up (cdixont@mac.com).

St. Patrick's Day Parade Volunteers Needed!

Get your green on and come join our Cathedral for the City volunteers March 14, in a morning of hospitality for the Parade goers and participants as they pass by St. Paul’s on both 5th and 6th avenues. If you’re looking for a fun time and would like to help from 9-12 please contact Susan Jester (jesters@stpaulcathedral.org) for more information or to sign up. Free parking will be available.

Simpler Living Creation Care Ministry & ICEJ:

21st Century Development: Growth, Degrowth and Catholic Social Teaching

Saturday, March 21, 10:30 am, Salon de Porres, Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego, 3888 Paducah Dr, San Diego, CA 92117

Today, the world faces a plethora of challenges, environmental and social, that demand we consider what truly healthy and sustainable development can be. Chad Baron, Co-founder of Degrowth California, will lead us in a discussion of Catholic Social Teaching on socio-economic development in the context of 21st century development issues, how it relates to economic growth and possible degrowth pathways.

Join the Interfaith Coalition for Earth Justice and the Creation Care Ministry of the Catholic Diocese of San Diego for this FREE talk followed by a potluck lunch on Sat. March 21. Register here and for more info contact Christina Slentz at cslentz@sdcatholic.org.

Soup Supper After Maundy Thursday Service

Thursday, April 2, 8 pm, Great Hall

On Maundy Thursday, following the evening Liturgy of the Day, we will once again host our traditional Soup Supper in the Great Hall. Dust off your best homemade soup recipe and bring a pot to share! Please contact Jen Jow at (jowj@stpaulcathedral.org) to let her know what you will be bringing. 

Staff News

Back in August, when Judy MacDonald suffered an accident, we were blessed to find Emmi Bissell, who stepped in on a temporary basis as receptionist and quickly became a valued member of the staff team. After some six months of excellent work, Emmi has secured a position closer to her home, and she left the cathedral last week. We will miss her, but we are grateful for her contribution and wish her every blessing. Kathleen Sheehan Burgess is preparing to advertise the position. If you know of someone who might be interested, please have them check out the job description on the cathedral website at stpaulcathedral.org/careers/

Good Friday Offering

Since 1922 the Episcopal Church has encouraged individuals and parishes to take up an offering on Good Friday, to send to the Episcopal Church in Jerusalem. This year the need is especially urgent, as the Church attempts to relieve the suffering of the people of Gaza and to support the lifesaving work of Ahli Hospital, which has been damaged in the conflict. If you would like to participate in this special offering, please make a donation to the Cathedral and mark it “Good Friday (for Jerusalem)”. You can do so in person or online (Click Here) selecting "other offering" and writing "Good Friday (for Jerusalem)" in the memo.

Feeling the Call to Reaffirm your Faith?

At various points in our lives we may want to make a fresh start or rededicate ourselves to our Christian faith. The Great Vigil of Easter, on April 4 at 7:15 pm, presents an annual opportunity for the reaffirmation of vows. If you are a confirmed Episcopalian but would like the opportunity to formally reaffirm your faith before the Bishop at the Great Vigil, please contact Brooks Mason as soon as possible at masonb@stpaulcathedral.org so that you can complete the paperwork and have a preliminary conversation with clergy before we finalize the service bulletin. Reaffirmation can be done multiple times, unlike confirmation. If you are feeling the call to be confirmed or received into the Episcopal Church (a prerequisite for a number of licensed ministries), please likewise contact Brooks as soon as possible.

Easter Flower Donations

The abundant and beautiful Easter flowers and other decorations in the Cathedral each year are the result of many donations. You can participate this year by giving "in thanksgiving for...", "in memory of...", or "to the glory of God." The time is quickly approaching, so be a part of the seasonal Cathedral beauty now. The deadline for attribution in announcements is March 22. For questions email Kathleen Burgess, (burgessk@stpaulcathedral.org).

From St Paul’s Simpler Living Creation Care ministry:

Anticipating Earth Month

Please save these dates for prayer, information and action for God’s good creation as we finalize Earth Month celebrations:

4/11 Garden Retreat at the home of Cindy Schuricht - Registration link forthcoming

4/12 - 5/3 Forum series - Christ and Creation: Roots and Shoots, 9 am - 10 am in the Guild Room

4/19 Creation Care Sunday liturgy at both Services

For more information and Retreat registration, Carolyn Lief carolynglief@gmail.com.

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