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. Rosalind Vernon

Flowers have been donated by Ms. Barbara Vaccaro as she remembers the birthday of her mother Ms. Avis Kelly.
Coffee Hour has been sponsored by Mr. David Oakes and Mr. Arnie Ree.
Children and Youth Chapel will be available at the 10.00 am service. We welcome the children and youth to the CYF Room after the opening acclamation and return during the peace.
A very happy birthday to the members of our congregation who are celebrating their birthdays this week including Mr. David Oakes.
Cathedral Offices will be closed Monday, January 20 for the holiday.

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The Weekly Update

Food Pantry Distribution

Saturday, January 18 (Tomorrow)

8.30 a.m. - 10.30 a.m.

Our Food Pantry distribution is scheduled for January 18. with fresh produce, canned goods, and frozen goods for families in need. The gates will open at 8.30 a.m., and we will continue serving until supplies last. We invite everyone to come and take advantage of this opportunity to access nutritious food for themselves and their families.

The Rev. Dr. Brandon Harris to Preach

Sunday, January 19 (This Sunday)

Dr. Brandon Harris, the Associate Dean of Religious and Spiritual Life at USC, will preach on Martin Luther King Jr Sunday. Dean Harris is committed to interfaith engagement and racial justice He was ordained at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia, the historic church community of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Learn more about the Rev. Dr. Harris here.

Meet the Vestry Candidates

Sunday, January 19 (This Sunday)

Following the 10.00 a.m. service

Learn more about the candidates here.

Members of the congregation should plan to attend a gathering after Holy Eucharist to hear from prospective vestry candidates up for vote and an overview of the proposed budget for 2025. Members of the clergy will be on hand to discuss details and answer any questions.

A Message from Canon Earl Mounger

February is just around the corner, so it is time to start planning for St. John's Black History Celebrations. Black History Month is a great opportunity to foster inclusivity, celebrate diversity and recognize the contributions of Black individuals to History, culture and society. All are welcome to become a member of the planning committee. We will meet via ZOOM. If you are interested, contact Canon Earl Mounger, Deacon Margaret, Rev. Anne Sawyer or Kyle Black in the parish office.

From the Bishop Regarding the Wildfires

Watch here: As firestorms continue to rage in the Pacific Palisades and foothills above the San Gabriel Valley, Bishop John Harvey Taylor reflects on ways to “reclaim our oneness in Christ” amid the crisis, inviting relief gifts to the diocesan One Body & One Spirit Appeal.

Please Donate Today!

Emergency Preparedness

Helpful Guides

Congregants, loved ones and their neighbors are encouraged to consider individual and collective emergency preparedness. Explore such sites as Ready.gov and RedCross.org for techniques and materials. The City of Los Angeles has also created a Personal Preparedness Guide as a quick reference for households. Discover that here. Please let us know how St. John's Cathedral can provide support during recovery from the devastating fires in Los Angeles. We are here for you.

Assisting the Rev. Melvin Soriano

Many have inquired about ways to assist the Rev. Mel Soriano (our Associate Priest) who, along with his partner Stephen, lost his residence to one of the wildfires currently ravaging Los Angeles and cities adjacent. Monetary gifts of cash or check may be made out to the cathedral with "The Rev. Mel Soriano" in the memo line.

Help create a box of ornaments for Rev. Mel and Stephen for Christmas next year! Choose an ornament from your collection to give a gift of love. Unfortunately, a few ornaments went missing last Sunday. If anyone picked them up by mistake or has seen them, please bring them back to church.

A Message from the Senior Warden

Dear Siblings in Christ - it is with honor and gratitude that I inform you that I have appointed Mr. Luis Gonzalez to be the Transition Committee Chairman, previously known as the Profile Committee.

Mr. Gonzalez comes with a wealth of experience in the National Church and the Episcopal Church for many years. Mr. Gonzalez will be introduced to the congregation at the Annual Meeting 26 January 2025. I share this brief bio and photo for you to have the opportunity to acknowledge a gift to St. John's Cathedral.

For a biography of Mr. Gonzalez, click here.

Regarding the Transitional Committee

From the Senior Warden, Canon Lurelean Gaines

Nominations are open for the Transitional Committee of St. John's Cathedral.

Here is an opportunity to serve and be a part of a decision making body. There is a need for at least nine to fifteen persons to work together to determine where we are leading the congregation and by whom.

The ideal situation is to have representation which encompasses committed, caring, thoughtful individuals from different age groups and ethnic backgrounds who are willing to put in the time and energy to make informed decisions that allows the group to invite the full-time Dean for St. John's Cathedral.

If you are interested in this opportunity to serve please speak with the Committee Chairperson Mr. Luis Gonzalez or me.

Thank you in advance for considering this task.

Annual Parish Meeting

Sunday, January 26, 2025

following 10.00 a.m. Sunday Eucharist

Important details concerning parish life will discussed. Members of the congregation should always plan to attend. A facilitator will also be present with members of the transition committee to discuss the ongoing process of calling the next Dean of St. John's Cathedral.

Updates on Coffee Hour

We’re excited to share a new way to make coffee hour after 10.00 a.m. extra special while celebrating our community. Starting January, we’re inviting everyone whose birthday falls in that current month to bring in some treats to share. This is a wonderful opportunity for everyone to practice hospitality, generosity, and joyful thanksgiving in a simple but meaningful way.

If your birthday is in January, please use the sign-up sheets on the bulletin board in the fountain courtyard or contact the Rev. Mel Soriano. Whether it’s cookies, fruit, or something homemade or heartier, your contribution will help make our time of fellowship even more joyful.

Thank you for sharing your special month with the community—we can’t wait to celebrate together!

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