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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. Heather Ward

Coffee hour this Sunday has been sponsored by the family of Marvin and Dawn Spencer. 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.

The Rev. Anthony Guillén to Preach

Sunday, May 3

8.00 a.m. and 10.00 am

The Rev. Anthony will preach this Sunday following his retirement last year from nearly two decades of service with The Episcopal Church's Latino/Hispanic ministries.

Guillén began his church center ministry in 2005 as missioner for Latino/Hispanic Ministries and was appointed director of Ethnic Ministries in 2015. Under his leadership, the church significantly expanded its outreach to Latino and bicultural Episcopalians, including through the biennial Nuevo Amanecer gathering for those involved in Latino ministries; the New Camino seminar for clergy, diocesan staff, and lay leaders; and the Episcopal Latino Ministry Competency Course, which has trained over 600 lay and ordained leaders to build and support Latino ministry in their own contexts.

Pew Party

Saturday, May 2

8.30 a.m. to 11.00 am

Do you have a creative flair? Are you good with attention to detail? Saturday morning we will work to touch up and stain some of the damaged chairs in the sanctuary. Supplies will be furnished for participants. Be sure to wear comfortable painting clothes. Snacks and fellowship will abound.

Gardening Ministry Meets

Saturday, May 2

9.00 a.m.

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.

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.

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 William, 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.

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.

A Sweet Success: Bake Sale Rises to the Occasion

You Matter @ St. John’s Cathedral: Every Member Counts would like to thank all those who participated in the bake sale this past Sunday after church. A total of $1,100 was raised by the committee which will go towards the next event for fundraising and fellowship. You matter to us, the good people of St. John’s Cathedral. Every member of St. John’s Cathedral is beloved to this community.

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.

Eaton Fire Collaborative requests donations

[The Episcopal News] The Eaton Fire Collaborative, which runs a free "store" that offers basic household items to any impacted fire survivors, is asking the community for donations, which have dwindled in recent months. Donations can be made by purchasing items from this Amazon wish list that will ship them directly to the store. 

The Eaton Fire Collaborative is also seeking volunteers, for two main roles:

• Store volunteers to help with stocking and supporting clients when they come to shop.
• Warehouse and inventory management support - more lifting, carrying, and sorting to get things ready for display at the store.

Find more information and sign up to volunteer here.

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!