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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
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. A sponsorship sign up has been placed on the bulletin board in the fountain courtyard.
Members are encouraged to host coffee hour on a Sunday in the month of their birthday by contacting the Rev. Mel Soriano.
Please contact the parish office if you wish to be included on the cathedral prayer list.
Happy Birthday to members and friends of the congregation who are celebrating their birthday this week, especially Krystal Palma and Sharlett Rene.
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Kids invited to come dressed in costumes
Sunday, October 25
Children who come dressed in costumes this Sunday will receive a treat and a blessing for their All Hallows' Eve adventures. For those pondering a last minute costume, consider 1 Samuel 28:3–25. Perhaps the "Medium of En-dor" can provide some spooky inspiration. Creativity is encouraged.
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Bake Sale
Sunday, October 25
You Matter @ St. John’s Cathedral: Every Member Counts invites you to the upcoming Bake Sale this Sunday immediately following the 10:00 a.m. service during Coffee Hour. Come enjoy a wonderful selection of homemade baked goods, sweet treats, and other delicious offerings prepared by members of the cathedral community. Gather with friends, meet new parishioners, and share in the fellowship that makes St. John’s such a special place. Whether you stop by for a cookie, a cupcake, or simply good conversation, you matter. All proceeds from the bake sale will support St. John’s fellowship and community programs, helping us continue to nurture connection, hospitality, and service throughout our cathedral family. You're invited and expected! Thank you for your generous support.
For additional information, please contact Canon Lurelean Gaines.
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Stewardship Season is Here
Connecting to God, One Another, and Our Neighbors
Jesus promises us, “In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places” (John 14:2). We hear in these words a promise that God’s love is wide enough to hold us all, and an invitation to make room for one another in holy community.
A stewardship campaign is necessarily about financial gifts. Just as importantly, it is about relationships: the ways we are connected to God, one another, and our neighbors. Our giving makes those relationships tangible, strengthening the community we share and extending its welcome to others... Continue Reading
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Adult Education: What is an Episcopalian
Sunday, October 25
11:30 a.m.
Over the course of five weeks from October 4 through November 1, participants will discover what it means to be an Episcopalian. Each week will cover different topics about the Episcopal Church. This course is open to everyone, whether you are new to the church or you are a "church nerd" - it's going to be fun!
- Oct. 25: The Liturgy
- Nov. 1: TEC’s Mission and Structure
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Sunday School Cotinues
Sunday, October 25
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Dr. Luisa Bonillas continues Sunday School this weekend. Youth will gather at the end of the service following the final hymn and proceed to the Children, Youth, and Family room.
Storymakers NYC sparks curiosity, hope, and faith by drawing individuals into God's redemptive narrative in the stories of the Bible. The material focuses on facilitating the formation experience for churches and families, deepening the Christian faith of children and grown-ups alike.
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Dia de los Muertos
Sunday, November 1
Bring photos of loved ones passed to be placed on the ofrenda next Sunday as the Cathedral community celebrates Día de los Muertos, a day of remembrance and a celebration of the life of the deceased. The holiday is celebrated in many parts of the world, especially in Central and South America where families and loved ones go to the resting place of the deceased and clean the area where the loved one is buried. Families gathered around an ofrenda often pray or reflect upon the life of the deceased. Other common sights include sugar skulls and pan de muerto (bread of the dead), which is a sweet, flavored bread
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Sacrament of Holy Baptism
Sunday, November 1
10:00 a.m.
Baptisms are traditionally held at the Easter Vigil, the Day of Pentecost, All Saint's Day, and the Feast of the Baptism of our Lord. Please connect with clergy or with the parish office as soon as possible if you or someone you know would like to be welcomed into Christ's Body, the church. In baptism we receive new life through the Holy Spirit and the forgiveness of sins. Baptism is the foundation for all future church participation and ministry.
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Compline
Sunday, November 1
7:00 p.m.
Compline returns for a second and final time in November. Come step away from the busyness of the day, rest for a while in the stillness of God’s presence, and share in a peaceful service before returning home for the evening. The short liturgy is divided into several sections: the chanting of psalms, scripture, and prayers.
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Canterbury USC: You Belong!
Sunday Nights
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
USC students are invited to join Canterbury USC on the journey of spirituality at URC Kilgore Chapel. You belong here and are welcome to be. For more information about Canterbury USC, please email the Rev. Mel Soriano. Additional details will be provided.
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Join ‘Vote Faithfully’ networking call
Thursday, November 5
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
In the final call of this year’s “Vote Faithfully” series, join the church's public policy and witness team in a prayerful community space to reflect on the Nov. 3 election. Register here.
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BCCC Annual Summit - Our Call to Carbon Neutrality
Saturday, November 7
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.
St. Paul's Commons
840 Echo Park Ave.
All churches, green teams, building & grounds committees, and parishioners who want to live into the resolution passed by the 80th General Convention in 2022 on carbon neutrality for The Episcopal Church, or who are feeling pulled toward care of creation, environmental stewardship, and love of God's precious Earth are encouraged to attend. Register Here.
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Involved or interested in Latino ministry? Register for Nuevo Amanecer
November 9 - 12
This biennial Episcopal Church conference offers instructional workshops, resource-sharing, and fellowship for Latino Episcopalians, those involved in Latino ministries, and those interested in learning about or starting a Latino ministry. The conference will be conducted in Spanish, with English interpretation. Keynote speakers are House of Deputies President Julia Ayala Harris and Los Angeles Bishop Antonio Gallardo. Learn more and register by Oct. 15.
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Diocesan Convention 2026
November 13 and 14
This will be the first Diocesan Convention presided over by the Rt. Rev. Dr. Antonio José Gallardo Lucena, VIII Bishop of Los Angeles who was elected at the 2025 Convention and consecrated earlier this year.
The theme of this year’s Convention draws from the theme of Bishop Gallardo’s episcopacy: Living in Love & Truth | Viviendo en Amor y Verdad. “In a diocese as large, diverse, multilingual, multicultural, and politically varied as the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles, Ephesians 4:15 is not just a slogan; it is a way of exercising episcopal ministry.
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