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This Sunday at the Cathedral
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Cultivate a Community of Holy Family Foundations: The Life of Our Diocesan Family
At the annual Diocesan Convention in November, clergy and lay people debated and passed several resolutions, some of which call us at St. Paul's to action. The Cathedral also received a diocesan grant for a multicultural conference, which we will host next spring. Come and hear Dean Penny and lay delegates reflect on Convention decisions along with a primer on the process to discern our next Bishop (Dean Penny serves on the 18-person bishop nominating committee). INFO: David Tremaine, tremained@stpaulcathedral.org
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Shop for Your Holiday Gifts with your Heart and Mind at the Alternative Gifts Expo
9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Great Hall
Shop at our annual Alternative Gift Expo, where all sales benefit non-profits and charities. You can purchase handmade clothing; fair trade coffee, tea, chocolate, and olive oil; and jewelry, décor, and accessories designed and crafted by global artisans. See a
flyer for the event here.
In addition, a silent auction for a 21-piece porcelain nativity by Lenox released from 1986-2009 will be offered. Opening bids start at $400 (Fair Market Value is $1,240). Bids open at 9:30 a.m. and close at 2 p.m. For more details about the silent auction item,
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Cathedral News Beyond this Week!
CLICK HERE to see this Sunday's announcements, including the rest of Sunday's schedule and other events that
are not included in this eBulletin. Be sure to read it to keep up to date!
Preview Sunday Service Sheets
CLICK HERE to read the Sunday Worship Sheets, including the scriptures for this Sunday. Look to right-hand column and scroll down to where it says: "For Sunday's Worship Sheets and Evensong Bulletin, click on the service time: 8:00 am, 10:30 am, 5:00 pm."
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Can't Join us In-Person on Sunday?
Live-Stream Instead!
If you can't make it on Sunday to one of our services, we invite you to join us virtually! You can live-stream our 10:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. services here.
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This Week's Advent
and Christmas Services
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Celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Tuesday, December 12, 6 p.m
Join us for the Celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the patron Virgin of the Americas, and take part in the procession around the Cathedral, accompanied by the Mañanitas played by mariachis, a Mass with beautiful flower offerings, and more.
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Saturday, December 16, 5 p.m.
Join us for a special bilingual service with a Eucharistic service and a traditional reenactment of Mary and Joseph's search for shelter. A community meal with activities for children will follow! Childcare will be provided starting at 4:30 p.m.
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Christmas Lessons and Carols
Sunday, December 17, 4:30 p.m.
Enjoy the timeless Christmas story with age-old carols performed by the girls, boys, and men's choirs. At 4:30 p.m., the St. Cecilia Girls' Choir will sing "A Ceremony of Carols" by Benjamin Britten, in its original version for 3-part trebles with harp as the prelude to the service of Lessons and Carols. At 5 p.m., the Cathedral Choristers of Boys and Men announce the arrival of Christmas in word and song as they present their annual "Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols." Childcare available (4 to 7 p.m.) Cathedral will open at 4 p.m.
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Advent and Christmas Schedule Is Online
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This Week at the Cathedral
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Advent is a Time of Waiting. But Why Are You Waiting to Complete the Online Survey?
If you haven't already, please set aside approximately 25 minutes in the coming week to complete
the Landscape survey, available here, that collects information for our diocesan profile.
Sharing your personal impressions and experiences is critical to our diocese as we plan to call our fifth diocesan bishop. Please make this a priority this week. Each adult (16+) member of your household is asked to complete the survey for her/himself, even if there is only one email address for all members of your family. Individual responses to the survey are key to our gaining insight in the overall perceptions and experiences. Also, if you do not have access to the Internet or for some other reason wish to have a paper copy of the survey, please contact your clergy person or lay leadership. Confidentiality is important, so you will not be asked to put your name on the survey. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact the Nominating Committee at epost@edsd.org.
The deadline to submit the survey is Friday, December 22.
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"Dean's Breakfast" Tomorrow
Friday, December 8, 12:30 p.m.
Our
Friday morning breakfast and conversation continues tomorrow morning. We meet at Bread and Cie on University between 3rd and 4th Avenues, next door to Peet's. Join us for this great opportunity for fellowship and to meet each other!
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Get Connected by Attending Our Monthly General Meeting
Tuesday, December 12, 11:30 a.m., Guild Room
All are welcome to attend our general meetings on second Tuesdays. Ministry Leaders are especially encouraged to attend. Can't make it in person? Call in! We discuss a topic and get updates from each ministry. These meetings are a great way to cultivate community and coordinate Cathedral ministries. INFO and conference call details: Kathleen Burgess, burgessk@stpaulcathedral.org
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Enjoy Our Free Weekly Organ Recital
Tuesday, December 12, 12:30 p.m.
Gabriel Arregui will offer the free gift of a recital on our landmark organ.
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Participate in the Monthly Guided Labyrinth Walk
Tuesday, December 12, 6 p.m., Great Hall
All are welcome to enter the labyrinth and find their way to the center of this deep spiritual peace. INFO: Melanie Ekberg, melanie.ekberg@gmail.com.
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Vigil to End Gun Violence
Wednesday, December 13, 7 p.m.
Marking the fifth anniversary (on December 14) of the Sandy Hook mass shooting, St. Paul's will host our second annual candlelight Vigil to End Gun Violence, in coordination with the Brady Campaign, the Newtown Foundation, and Moms Demand Action. This will be an interfaith, multimedia service, with speakers from all the major faiths as well as our own Assisting Bishop, Katharine Jefferts Schori. Music will be offered by Canon Martin Green (organ) and Sophie Webber (cello) as well as community groups. All are welcome to come and participate in this somber commemoration and call for action. A reception will follow in the Great Hall.
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Memorial Eucharist and Columbarium Committal for Mary Pack
Friday, December 15, 3 p.m.
This will be a sung service with Dean Penny presiding and preaching. A catered reception will follow in the Great Hall.
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Join Urban Walkers for a Walk Along Harbor Island
Saturday, December 16, 8:30 a.m., carpool from Cathedral parking lot (6th and Olive)
Join St. Paul's Urban Walkers for a casual walk along scenic Harbor Island for unbeatable bay and skyline views. If you prefer to meet at the site, meet at Island Prime Restaurant, 880 Harbor Island Drive. We'll start about 9 a.m. We'll have an optional stop at Point Loma Seafoods after the walk. INFO: Jim or Ron, (619) 971-1518, ilanboys@cox.net
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Cultivating the Community of Holy Family Foundations: Connecting Family to Family
Sunday, December 17, 9 a.m., Great Hall
Join David Tremaine as we explore the family systems tool known as the genogram, connecting our lives to the lives of our families and to those of the Holy Family themselves. INFO: David Tremaine, tremained@stpaulcathedral.org
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Meet Others in Their 20s and 30s at Our Sunday Brunch
Sunday, December 17, after the 10:30 a.m. service, meet in the courtyard
The 20s/30s Group is a way to get to know other young people at St. Paul's. We meet for dinner every 1st Wednesday and for brunch every 3rd Sunday. No need to RSVP. INFO: Hazelruth Adams at hazelruth.a@gmail.com
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