8:00 am Said Holy Eucharist: Rite II (In the Lady Chapel)

10:00 am Sung Holy Eucharist: Rite II (In the Sanctuary)

In-Person and Live Streamed on YouTube | Leaflet

Children and Youth Chapel will be available at the 10am 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 all who are celebrating this week including Ms. Josephine Reneau.

Vestry-On-Call: Mr. Jason Malone

Vestry members are partners with clergy, encouraging the growth of community and the establishment of common ground in the spiritual life of the congregation. Parishioners are always welcome to speak with these individuals on Sunday morning; they assist in making sure our questions, comments, or concerns are heard.

Acolyte Training This Sunday

Training will take place this Sunday at noon following the 10:00 am service of Holy Eucharist. Current members of the guild should plan to attend. If you are curious or interested to learn more, speak with the Rev. Anne after the service.

Upcoming

Food Pantry Distribution

TOMORROW

8:30 am - 10:30 am

Our Food Pantry distribution is scheduled for tomorrow morning. We are committed to supporting our community by providing fresh produce, canned goods, and frozen goods to families in need. The gates will open at 8:30am, 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.

Summer Newsletter

The latest edition of Cathedral Life, the quarterly newsletter of St. John's Cathedral, is now available. Included are updates regarding the development, a preview of new vestments, a letter from the Senior Warden and so much more.

Additional information regarding registration for the Cathedral Choral Festival 2024 have also been included.

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Gardening Ministry - DATE CHANGE

NEXT Saturday, September 28

9:00 am - 11:00 am

Normally our garden ministry meets on the first Saturday of the month. Because of an upcoming Choral Festival, we will move our Gardening from October 5 to the week before

So grab your gloves and join us on the lawn. The Gardening Ministry meets from 9am-11am. Help us care for the earth. We will weed, cut, prune, fertilize, plant, mulch, and water, as well as share stories and gardening tips in good humor and fellowship. If you enjoy getting your fingernails and knees dirty, join the St. John's Gardening Ministry. Contact the parish office to sign up. Feel free to bring your favorite gardening tools!

Guibord Center Presents - Sacred Drumming: Building Community through West African Sounds and Spirituality

NEXT Saturday, September 28

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

This event will take place here at St. John’s Cathedral. In these challenging times, many of us yearn for connection and community. This event is a unique opportunity to come together, share in the vibrant rhythms of Guinea, West Africa, and engage with the rich tapestry of Indigenous Spirituality. Drumming is not just an art; it is a powerful means of awakening the heart and reconnecting us to the Earth and each other. Join us as we celebrate the communal spirit that drumming embodies, fostering understanding, compassion, and support among us all. Your presence will surely add to the richness of our shared experience, and we wholeheartedly invite you to partake in this journey of unity and empowerment across diverse spiritual traditions.

Cathedral Ministry Fair

NEXT Sunday, September 29

12:00 pm, following services

St. John’s is a fully inclusive community where anyone can become involved in the church and its various ministries. Visit our Ministry Fair to gather information about the various teams, committees, organizations, and educational opportunities that are available within the community. Come ready to ask questions and learn how you can share your gifts within cathedral life. Foster a deeper realization about your baptismal call to be a disciple of Christ.

Community

Guibord Center Presents - Take Heart Now: Spiritual Tools for Centering and Compassion

Every Monday

6:00pm-6:45pm

The Guibord Center's new online series, Take Heart Now: Spiritual Tools for Centering and Compassion, brings you inspirational and experiential presentations from notable leaders in our community. Each Monday, a new speaker will share concepts, stories, and centering tools that help ground you in spirituality and compassion. Each session will include a brief introduction, a 30- 35-minute presentation, including a centering experience, and about 10 minutes of questions based on discussion in the chat.

St. John's Cathedral Choral Festival 2024

Saturday and Sunday, October 5 and 6

“Let all the world in every corner sing!”

All are welcome to join the St. John’s Cathedral Festival Chorus in a performance with the Laós Chamber Orchestra and Christopher Gravis, in historic St. John’s Cathedral.

October 5 and 6, 2024

Ralph Vaughan Williams | Five Mystical Songs

Gustav Holst | Two Psalms

Participation Includes: welcome reception, sheet music, lunch, a live public performance with full string orchestra in beautifully historic St. John’s Cathedral, and a reception following the concert.

$120 per participant

visit our website to sign up. Space is limited.

SCHEDULE:

Saturday, October 5

9:30am - Welcome Reception

10:00am - Piano/Chorus Rehearsal

12:00pm - Lunch Provided & Social Time

1:00pm - Piano/Chorus Rehearsal

3:00pm - Break

3:30pm - Piano/Chorus/Soloist Rehearsal

5:00pm - End for the day

Sunday, October 6

1:30pm - Choral Warm Up

2:00pm - Full Orchestra and Chorus Rehearsal

1:30pm - Break

4:00pm - Public Concert

5:00pm - Reception

Second Annual Shepherd's Cup

Monday, October 14

Calling all golfers! The second annual Shepherd’s Cup Golf Classic and Dinner will be held at the Industry Hills Golf Club and Pacific Palms Resort in the City of Industry. This year’s event will benefit campus ministries in the Diocese of Los Angeles, including Canterbury USC!

More information about the tournament and registration links are here. Contact the church office to make up a foursome and compete for the Shepherd's Cup.

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