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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 Main Sanctuary)

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Vestry-on-call: Ms. Suzanne Papp

Coffee Hour has been co-sponsored this Sunday by Eric Tate and Sandra Smiley. Sandra is celebrating the birthdays of Nya Thomas and Nina Thomas-Manley and remembering her grandfather Green Morgan. 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.

Flowers on Sunday morning may be sponsored by members of the congregation in memory of loved ones or in thanksgiving for blessings received. The minimum donation is $75. Please contact the parish office to reserve a date.

Happy Birthday to members and friends of the congregation who are celebrating, especially Becky Greenberg, Evadney Edelson, Eric Tate, and Arnie Ree.

Interim Dean and Priest-in-Charge's Note

Sunday, February 8

In case you ever wondered about how governance decisions are made in an Episcopal church, priests and vestry members begin with the bylaws of incorporation – similar to other nonprofit organizations. Such documents are written by parish leaders following national and diocesan canons, which are also written and passed by lay and clerical representatives. We are always in leadership together!

This said, we goofed this past Sunday at the election of vestry members, and I take responsibility.

One vestry member, Arcadio Morales, who was completing a term for another vestry member, was actually not eligible to run again without taking a year off – even though he was elected for a second term with flying colors. We forgot about this bylaw.

When the question was raised appropriately, we reread our bylaws, confirmed the mishap, and communicated with everyone involved. Arcadio understood graciously, and agreed to serve on the building committee – thanks be to God. In his place, we welcome Dr. Charlotte Borst as the fourth vestry member to be elected.

This year we extend our sincere gratitude to Arcadio, Roma, Rosalind and Hamilton for their leadership and service on the St. John’s Cathedral Vestry; and we welcome with glad hearts Charlotte Borst, Christoper James, Luciralia Ibarra and Denise Meighan-Lawson as incoming vestry members.

I am most grateful for everyone who expressed willingness to serve on the vestry. Not everyone made it on the slate this year or was elected, but everyone is a beloved member of our congregation. This is the challenge of having an open election; and God is always calling us to serve in ways we have yet to imagine. We must trust that there is a plan for us too.

Thank you for always asking the question to be our best. I am excited for the coming year at St. John’s Cathedral.

With love and blessings,

Anne+

Black History Month at St. John's Cathedral

Written by Cn. Earl Mounger

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

The time has once again come for our annual celebration of Black History Month. It seems like only a week ago that I penned an article about our plans for February last year.

This year’s theme is “A Century of Black History Commemorations,” as set forth by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History. The observance was originally founded by Carter G. Woodson, the “father of Black History.” Woodson’s mission was to share and preserve the particular contributions of Black culture. In 1926 he launched the first Negro History Week, and fifty years later President Gerald Ford officially expanded it to a month in 1976. Read more.

Learn More about the Inner City Youth Orchestra

The Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles (ICYOLA) cultivates musical expression

as a vehicle for personal development, bringing to fruition the full musical and academic

potential of young residents of inner-city Los Angeles. As America's largest

majority-Black orchestra, ICYOLA provides rigorous music education and performance

opportunities to young people who might otherwise lack access to these transformative

resources... Read more

Add your name to the Altar Quilt

Now through the end of February

The original altar quilt was done in 2010. It combines two types of African American quilts: applique and embroidery quilts. The goal then, as now, was much like that of early African American quilters, to tell the history of diversity and community here at St. John's. We come from across the country and the world. Each panel has four components to help tell your story: your place of birth, the year you became an affiliate or member, your name, and one or two activities you are or have been involved with here at St John's. You're invited you to add your name to our shared community history here at St. John's. Each Sunday for the next month there will be someone at a table to assist you. You may choose from the precut colors and follow the instructions to add your name. The cost for each panel is $42.00. If you have moved and would like to add your name, contact the church office for information. Download Your Order Form Here

Gardening Ministry: Cancelled

Love fresh air, working with your hands, and helping things grow? Our Gardening Ministry is a great way to serve together while caring for God’s creation. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just curious, all are welcome. Come dig in, get your hands dirty, and help cultivate beauty, community, and nourishment right here on our cathedral grounds.

Shrove Tuesday

Tuesday, February 17

5.30 p.m.

Please join us on Shrove Tuesday. Members of the congregation will be on hand to make and serve pancakes for a delicious supper at 5.30 p.m. prior to the burning of palms and a simple service at 7.00 p.m. We hope to see you. You are most welcome to help prepare or serve dinner, or simply enjoy an evening together.

Ash Wednesday

Wednesday, February 18

7.00 a.m., 12.00 p.m., 7.00 p.m.

The first Christians observed with great devotion the days of our Lord’s passion and resurrection, and it became the custom of the Church to prepare for them by a season of penitence and fasting (BCP 264-65). 

You are invited, in the name of the Church, to observe a holy Lent. St. John’s Cathedral will offer services at 7am, 12pm and 7pm, and Ashes to Go throughout the day. The 7am service will be a simple service of prayer, confession and ashes. The 12pm service will include a sermon and Holy Eucharist, and 7pm service will include a sermon, Holy Eucharist and music.

Bloy House to offer Sacred Leadership Licensing courses in March, April



[The Episcopal News] Starting March 16, Bloy House will offer a new four-week slate of courses, including:

Multiculturalism: In light of the present political and theological crisis in nationally, Bloy House will offer this course as a survey of both white Christian nationalism and theologies of liberation. The Very Rev. Paul Anthony Daniels will teach this course.

Lay Eucharistic Minister and Visitor: As canonically required, for Lay Eucharistic Ministers and Visitors, we will offer the "Episcopal Identity" and "Antiracism" courses. These courses will be taught by the Rev. Hershey Mallette-Stephens.

Governance: For vestries that are interested in strengthening their relationships and functionality through prayer and process, Bloy House is offering the second iteration of our Governance course. The Rev. Jeff Thornberg will teach this course.

Sign up today! Any questions can submitted via Bloy House's 'Contact Us' form on the Bloy House website, bloyhouse.org.