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8.00 a.m. Said Holy Eucharist: Rite II (In the Lady Chapel)
10.00 a.m. Sung Holy Eucharist: Rite II (In the Sanctuary)
In-Person and Live Streamed on YouTube | Leaflet
Vestry on-Call: Dr. Charlotte Borst
Coffee Hour has been sponsored this Sunday by Jennifer C. Jones. Members are encouraged to host coffee hour on a Sunday in the month of their birthday by contacting the Rev. Mel Soriano and using the sign-up sheet when it is posted.
Happy Birthday to members and friends of the congregation who are celebrating this week, especially Denise Meighan-Lawson.
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You matter, and we need you to be part of us – all the things that happen at St. John’s Cathedral.
Nothing just happens: glorious music takes talent, time and money, as does worship, hospitality, ministries within and beyond the walls of the Cathedral. We can spend money on our church grounds, or we can show up and help garden. We can host grand services and celebrations, but the work of it all, still requires more than the small staff you employ.
Let us give life to St. John’s Cathedral. Come to church, do something, and give graciously as if the church means something to you. Staff will come and go, but this church, St. John’s belongs to all of us as followers of Christ, whether you claim it or not.
Last Easter Sunday was a beautiful sight to behold. New and old members gathered, talking, laughing, children running all about, people helping people - telling staff, “go, we got this.”
In the midst of it all is the Risen One, the one who keeps showing up, giving us life and love, offering peace, and calling us home. Happy Easter!
Much love and blessings,
Anne+
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Spring Clothing Drive
Sunday, April 12
A collection of new and clean, gently used clothing of all types and shoes in good condition is being taken for Dream Center Clothing Outreach. Donations are welcome for men, women, children, and toddlers. Blankets, quilts, bedspreads, comforters, gloves, scarves, baseball caps, and NEW socks will also be accepted. Please place all donated items in heavy-duty sealed garbage bags with contents clearly labeled. Separate items in bags by type (for example: men’s clothing, women’s clothing, bedding). Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
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New Arrival at the Cathedral
On March 30 a new sacred piece of diocesan furniture made its way over from Echo Park to West Adams Boulevard. Canon for Common Life, Bob Williams, is proudly pictured here next to the 'Dean's Chair' handcrafted in 1924 for the former diocesan cathedral, St. Paul's. Canon Bob has been advocating tirelessly for the chair to return to use at the cathedral. St. Paul's was closed in 1980 after it was determined that earthquake damage was too expensive to be repaired. The chair has been located at Diocesan House, then the Cathedral Center of St. Paul (today St. Paul's Commons) from 1994 to 2026. The chair was created to match the bishop's cathedra which is also pictured and was moved to St. John's in 2019. The chair displays the names of previous deans and provosts who have served the diocese since 1901. Later this spring, the listing will be updated to include the cathedral's most recent deans since 2008.
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Compline: Canterbury USC
Thursday, April 16
6.00 p.m.
The students and friends of USC Canterbury will lead a peaceful prayer service of sung Compline. here at the cathedral. Consider attending. Compline is the last of the four services in the Daily Office (BCP, p. 127). It is descended from the night prayers said before bed at the end of the monastic round of daily prayer.
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Latino Ministries: Prayer Vigil
Tuesday, April 21
4.00 p.m.
All are invited to attend a church wide prayer vigil hosted in Spanish by the Latino Ministries office of The Episcopal Church. The evening vigil on Zoom offers a chance to pray with migrant siblings and stand in solidarity with Latino neighbors. Featuring presiding Bishop Sean Rowe and Bishop-elect Miguelina Howell of the Episcopal Diocese of Western Massachusetts. Register here to attend.
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AAPI Heritage Month Celebration
Sunday, May 17
8.00 a.m. and 10.00 a.m.
All are invited at this joyful opportunity to give thanks for the gifts, leadership, and faithful witness of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities in the Episcopal Church.
The cathedral will welcome Alan Murray as guest preacher. Murray is a Singaporean immigrant and a leader in the Episcopal Church at parish, diocesan, and churchwide levels. He currently serves in the Diocese of Oregon and is deeply engaged in work around social justice, governance, and racial equity.
Following the 10.00 a.m. service, members of the AAPI community at St. John’s will host a festive coffee hour. Come gather, share stories, and celebrate together! Contact the Rev. Mel Soriano at 213-747-6285 for more information.
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Add your name to the Altar Quilt
The original altar quilt, created in 2010, draws on two African American quilting traditions—appliqué and embroidery—to tell the story of diversity and community at St. John’s. Each panel represents a member’s story through four elements: place of birth, year of affiliation, name, and involvement in parish life. You are invited to add your name to this shared history. Assistance will be available through Canon Earl Mounger. He can help you choose precut colors and follow simple instructions. If you have moved and would like to add your name, contact the church office for information. Download Your Order Form Here
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Episcopal Public Policy Network (EPPN) Action Alerts
Join Episcopalians across the church in the ministry of public policy advocacy through EPPN Action Alerts. Click on an alert; provide your basic contact information; and a pre-written email will be sent to your U.S. senators and representatives urging them to take action on critical legislative and policy issues. Sign up to receive alerts.
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LOS ANGELES: Part-time Sexton. St. John’s Cathedral is seeking a part-time Sexton (20 hours per week) to assist with the care and upkeep of its historic campus. This important role helps ensure the cathedral remains a welcoming place for worship, prayer, and local gatherings. Responsibilities include facility cleaning, basic maintenance, event setup, and helping prepare spaces for services and activities. Candidates should be dependable, physically able to assist with light maintenance and setup tasks, and able to work Sundays and major church holidays. Full job description here. To apply, please email. | | | | | | |
