There will be one service this Sunday at 10.00 a.m. | | | | |
10.00 a.m. Sung Holy Eucharist: Rite II (In the Main Sanctuary)
In-Person and Online via YouTube |Leaflet
Vestry-on-call: Ms. Denise Meighan-Lawson
Hot cross buns have been sponsored by the parish following the service. 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.
Opportunities for flower sponsorships return during Eastertide. Members of the congregation may sponsor flowers in memory of loved ones or in thanksgiving for blessings received. The minimum donation is $75. Please contact the parish office to reserve a date.
Happy Birthday to members and friends of the congregation who are celebrating this week, especially Elias Jimenez, Diola Welch-Garcia, Ann Miyanaga, and David Fruechting.
| | Holy Week and Easter 2026 at St. John's Cathedral, Los Angeles | | All are warmly invited to journey with us through the solemn beauty and profound hope of Holy Week at St. John’s Cathedral. At the heart of this sacred time is the Holy Triduum—the “Three Days” that span from the evening of Maundy Thursday through Good Friday and culminate in the Great Vigil of Easter on Holy Saturday. These liturgies form one continuous act of worship, drawing us into the mystery of Christ’s Last Supper, Passion, death, and Resurrection. We hope you will join us for these deeply moving services as we walk together from darkness into light. | | | | On Palm Sunday, March 29 there will be one service at 10:00 a.m. We will gather in front of the Cathedral to bless palms, then process around the block as followers of Jesus, singing and committing ourselves to walk his path. Members of our congregation will read the Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ. The service will end quietly. | | | | For Tenebrae on Wednesday, April 1 at 7.00 p.m., under the direction of Dr. Christopher Gravis, St. John’s Cathedral Arts will present François Couperin’s Leçons de Ténèbres, sung by sopranos Stefanie Moore and Natalie Buickians, accompanied on viola da gamba by Marilyn Winkle and on continuo organ by Dr. Zachery Neufeld. Admission is free. | | | | On Maundy Thursday, April 2 we will gather at 7:00 p.m. to commemorate Jesus’ Last Supper with his friends—washing feet as was the tradition, breaking bread, sharing wine, and enjoying a delicious vegetarian meal. | | | | |
For Good Friday, April 3 our services will change this year. There will be one service from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.; however, you are welcome to come and go as your schedule permits.
At 12:15, 1:15, and 2:15 p.m., there will be offerings of word, music, and prayer. During the first hour, you will hear the Passion chanted by three members of the Cathedral Choir. During the second hour, a homily and prayers will be offered; during the third hour, you are invited to venerate the cross, receive Communion from the reserved Sacrament, and lay a rose at the burial icon of Christ in the Lady Chapel before departing.
You are invited to join us for the full three hours. In between the spoken and sung elements of the service, there will be silence for prayer, along with musical offerings by cellist Dustin Seo, Artistic Director of Laós Chamber Music.
| | | | On Holy Saturday, April 4 at 7.00 p.m., we will celebrate the Great Vigil of Easter with the lighting of the Paschal Candle from the new fire, the chanting of the Great Litany, the telling of salvation history, the movement from darkness to light, a glorious baptism, and the presence of the Risen Christ. | | | | On Easter Sunday, April 5 at 10.00 a.m. there will be one joyful service at 10:00 a.m., featuring brass and timpani. The Rt. Rev. John Harvey Taylor will celebrate and preach. An Easter egg hunt will follow the service for our children, and the Easter Bunny is expected as well. Together, we will sing and rejoice in the Risen Lord — Christ among us, here and now. | | |
Spring Clothing Drive
Sunday March 29 and April 12
A collection of new and clean, gently used clothing of all types and shoes in good condition is being taken for Dream Center Clothing Outreach. Donations are welcome for men, women, children, and toddlers. Blankets, quilts, bedspreads, comforters, gloves, scarves, baseball caps, and NEW socks will also be accepted. Please place all donated items in heavy-duty sealed garbage bags with contents clearly labeled. Separate items in bags by type (for example: men’s clothing, women’s clothing, bedding). Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
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Add your name to the Altar Quilt
Twenty-eight more panels needed
The original altar quilt, created in 2010, draws on two African American quilting traditions—appliqué and embroidery—to tell the story of diversity and community at St. John’s. Each panel represents a member’s story through four elements: place of birth, year of affiliation, name, and involvement in parish life. You are invited to add your name to this shared history. Assistance will be available at the welcome table on Sunday where you may choose precut colors and follow simple instructions. If you have moved and would like to add your name, contact the church office for information. Download Your Order Form Here
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LOS ANGELES: Part-time Sexton. St. John’s Cathedral is seeking a part-time Sexton (20 hours per week) to assist with the care and upkeep of its historic campus. This important role helps ensure the cathedral remains a welcoming place for worship, prayer, and local gatherings. Responsibilities include facility cleaning, basic maintenance, event setup, and helping prepare spaces for services and activities. Candidates should be dependable, physically able to assist with light maintenance and setup tasks, and able to work Sundays and major church holidays. Full job description here. To apply, please email. | | | | | | |
