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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: Ms. Linda Brown

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.

Consider sponsoring flowers on Sunday morning in honor of loved ones who have passed or to give thanks to God for blessings received. Please contact the parish office if you wish to learn more about sponsoring Sunday morning flowers. The minimum donation is seventy-five dollars. Joint sponsorships are welcome.

Please contact the church office if you wish to be included on the cathedral prayer list.

Happy Birthday to friends and members of the congregation who are celebrating their birthday this week, especially: Zach Neufeld, Caroline Roberts, Uchenna Alo, and Lemount Griffin.

Dear Friends In Christ,

Last September the Vestry of St. John’s voted to change my title from PIC to PIC under special circumstances (USC), which allows me to be considered for the call of your next dean. As you know, in the Episcopal Church the call process is always mutual. You have been discerning how God may be calling St. John's Cathedral; and I have been discerning how God may be calling me. Bishop Taylor has said that it is time for us to make a decision. 

At the vestry meeting this month on 19 May, the vestry will meet with diocesan staff and vote on whether to extend a call to me as your next dean. The question is whether to call me as your next dean or launch a search to call someone else. The vestry must make this decision before a search can happen. If the vestry decides on having a search, I am no longer eligible to be considered and will leave by February next year.

I've been and remain committed to supporting the members of St. John’s in their call of your next dean. You’ve worked hard and have been thoughtful about where you have been, what you have loved the most about the past, and what you might be willing to let go. You’ve been discerning how and where God might be calling you forward.

This announcement was made last week, and I encourage you to share your feelings with a vestry member over the next week or two.

Please know, this decision is not a popularity contest; and just because you feel one way or the other, other members may or may not agree. I am at peace with whatever direction the Spirit moves. We do ask that you speak for yourself and encourage others to do the same. It’s the only way we hear what everyone has to say.

Your vestry will then take what they have heard from all of you and cast a vote. 

I will be holding you in my prayers and ask that you do the same for me. I believe that the Spirit led me to serve as your Interim Dean. I will always treasure this time we have had together. Thank you for this blessing. I am excited for St. John’s and can see your bright future ahead.

With love and blessings,

Anne+

Take Heart Now: Spiritual Tools for Centering and Compassion

Wednesday, May 13

6.00 p.m. to 6.45 p.m.

Join the Guibord Center for a special online event, Revisiting a Multi-Faith Response to the Constitutional Crisis, part of their Take Heart Now Series. This online event will feature highlights from a pre-recorded March 11 live event. The program includes exclusive outtakes from Bishop John Taylor, Connie Rice, and Salam Al-Marayati . The event will also include a live conversation with Dr. Lo Sprague, Canon Bob Williams, and Rebecca Husaini, exploring how we can move forward in meaningful ways by bringing a spiritual lens to the call for unity, justice, and compassion. Come be part of this thoughtful and timely dialogue. Register here.

Food Pantry Distribution

Saturday, May 16

7.30 a.m. to 9.30 a.m.

The congregation supports the community by providing fresh produce, canned and frozen goods to families in need. Volunteers will continue serving as supplies last. St. John's partners with the LA Food Bank, Seeds of Hope, and people like you to make this vital ministry possible.

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.

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!

Sunday Flowers: Spreading Cheer

Flowers have long been a beautiful expression of love, and most Sundays they brighten worship at St. John’s Cathedral.

We’d love to share this beauty beyond our walls—because love is meant to be given away.

A “Flower Power Crew” is being formed to help restart a delivery of our sanctuary flowers to the Downtown Women’s Center just like devoted parishioner Bob Bowen used to do. The center is just a short drive from the Cathedral. It’s a simple but meaningful way to bring encouragement and care to others in our community.

If you feel called to help spread the love of Christ in this way, please consider joining us. Contact the church office to get involved.

In Search of a Forever Home in Los Angeles

Meet Odie — a total sweetheart with a heart of gold! This handsome boy was found at the cathedral and is now searching for his forever home here in Los Angeles. At just 20 months old, Odie is neutered, fully vaccinated, and full of love to give. He has a gentle, friendly nature and brings joy to everyone he meets.

Odie gets along wonderfully with other dogs and is great with kids. Whether it’s playtime or relaxing by your side, he’s simply happy to be with his people. Odie is currently thriving with his foster family while he waits for the right match. If you’re interested in meeting this lovable companion, please contact the church office for more information. Let's give Odie the forever home he deserves!

Forward Day by Day

Now Available for May, June, and July

Forward Day by Day is available on the welcome table to parishioners as a simple and effective daily prayer practice. Each day features a Bible verse from the daily readings and a related reflection written by a different author each month, all in less than two hundred words. It even includes the daily feast days, as well as prompts to take faithful action in your daily life.