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December 1, 2016
Our weekly e-bulletin helps keep you informed of what's happening at St. Paul's Cathedral and beyond. If you have something to announce or need more information, let us know at news@stpaulcathedral.org
This Weekend at St. Paul's
Sunday at 8:00 and 10:30: The Rev. Mark Trotter, Preacher-in-Residence, Preaches
Preview Sunday Service Sheets
CLICK HERE to read the Sunday Service Sheets inc
luding the scriptures for this Sunday. On the
Worship & Prayer page look for the third bullet point:
"For our upcoming Sunday's Service Sheet and Evensong Bulletin, click on the service time: 8:00 am, 10:30 am, 5:00 pm".
9:00 a.m. Sunday Forum: Finding a Home in "Bethlehem," A Community Land Trust Approach to Affordable Housing in San Diego County
In the Guild Room
What becomes possible when land is treated as sacred by a community, neither privately owned nor publicly managed? The Community Land Trust (CLT) makes ownership possible to people who are at or just below median incomes. The magic is in a ground lease held in trust by the community through a nonprofit board. Jean Diaz, executive director of the San Diego CLT, will describe all the details and the first 25 CLT homes to be built in 2017.
ANNUAL CHORAL ADVENT PROCESSION
This Sunday at 5:00 p.m.
This is an atmospheric and breathtaking candlelit service of music, readings, and prayers for Advent, in celebration and anticipation of the arrival of Jesus Christ, the Light of the World. The processions in this service are a metaphor for a journey that we make together. The procession with lessons, carols, and motets features the girls and men's choirs.
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Upcoming Events
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Come to "The Dean's Breakfast"
Friday, Dec. 2, 8:00 a.m., Bread & Cie Restaurant
The Dean will not be able to join us this week, but our Friday morning breakfast and conversation continues tomorrow. It convenes at Bread & Cie on University between 3rd and 4th Avenues, next door to Peet's. See you there for an excellent opportunity for fellowship and to meet each other!
December Nights Open House
December 2 and 3, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. each night
On your way to
December Nights in Balboa Park
, stop by the Cathedral to enjoy light shows, entertainment, and homemade gifts for sale. Free hot cider and coffee will be available, and there will be a visit by St. Nicholas for the kids! Find us inside the courtyard on the 6th Avenue side of the building. We also need volunteers for each night from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. to help greet, hand out the drinks and staff tables. INFO and to volunteer: Susan Jester,
Holiday Alternative Gifts Expo: Support Kenyan Children and Education
Sunday, Dec. 11, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Does your holiday gift giving reflect the work of the Holy Spirit within you? The Alternative Gifts Expo gives you the opportunity to support the Episcopal Mission in Maseno (Kenya), where missionaries from All Souls (Pt. Loma) guide a hospital treating children with HIV/AIDS and sustain a small nursing college. Beautiful handcrafted cards by the local Maseno women are offered for sale with all the proceeds donated to the hospital and nursing college. Hot soup and bread served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Credit Cards accepted. INFO: Carolyn Lief, cglief@aol.com
Lighting the Way: Remember & Respond
Wednesday, Dec. 14, 4:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Participate in this nationwide vigil for the victims of Sandy Hook, Orlando, and all victims of gun violence. The vigil will start at 4:30 p.m. with a rally on 5th and 6th Avenues. At 6:00 p.m., there will be a memorial service in the Cathedral, which will be followed by a reception in the Great Hall. The memorial service will include music, an invocation from Dean Penny, as well as a prayer and blessing from Bishop Mathes. Speakers will include Chris Ward, Council Member elect for District 3; Rabbi Laurie Coskey, United Way of San Diego; Imam Taha Hassane, Islamic Society of San Diego; and Rev. Dan Koeshall, Metropolitan Community Church of San Diego.
Jingle Mingle: A Diocesan-Wide Christmas Party for Singles
Friday, Dec. 16, 6:00 p.m., a home in University City area
Join singles from across the Diocese for an appetizers and desserts potluck. RSVP and INFO: Claire Carpenter, bentonclaire4@gmail.com (619) 241-5536
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Free Lunch-Time Organ Recital
Tuesday, Dec. 6, 12:30 p.m.
Gabriel Arregui will perform a free and unique gift of a recital on our landmark organ.
Messiah Sing-Along
Saturday, Dec. 3, 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.,
$25 General Admission ($5 score rental)
Join us in this annual tradition as we sing many of your favorite selections from G.F. Handel's Messiah. Bring your own music score, rent one from us, or simply come and be surrounded by the music of the holiday season. This San Diego Master Chorale event is a perfect start to the holiday season for the whole family!
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Ordinations in December
This month two people sponsored for ordination by St Paul's will be ordained to the priesthood. On December 10 at 10:00 a.m., the Rev. Chris Harris will be ordained at St Bartholomew's Church in Poway. On December 17 at 4:00 p.m., the Rev. Richard Lee will be ordained to the priesthood at the Church of the Good Samaritan in University City. All are welcome to attend and join in the celebrations!
Stewardship Update
We're on our way! Our Courageous Journey events are over, and we are well on our way towards our Courageous Goal! Thank you to our over 240 pledgers who have pledged so far. We hope to gather about $210,000 more in the next few weeks.
St. Paul's strives to be a part of God's ongoing restoration of the world. We commit to being courageous in a world full of fear, looking forward with hope to God's ongoing plan of salvation. In 2017, we believe that a few things that God is calling us to do are: Develop an alternative worship service in order to reach a larger congregation; bring on a part-time youth minister to create programming for our young members; and enrich our community life with more small groups. We can't meet these goals without your help! If you have not pledged
yet, we ask you to pledge today and be part of a hopeful future. Simply take a pledge card from the pew rack Sunday and make your pledge, or pledge online at
stpaulcathedral.org/pledgenow
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Education and Formation
Join your Cathedral community on a community-wide Advent journey, "Finding Home." This first-of-its-kind formational offering is an Advent journey of reflection, meditation, daily practice, and self-discovery.
Learn more and sign up
online
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At-Home Spiritual Practice:
"Pondering of the Heart,"
The entire Cathedral community (individuals and families) is invited to enter into Advent in a special way:
Sign up to be matched with a refugee or immigrant Head-Start family from St. Alban's.
These families are in desperate need of basic daily-living supplies, not to mention the special comforts that we enjoy at Christmas
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You will receive Advent cards with
daily scripture readings and prayers
. You will also be given a basket, which you will fill with personalized "gifts" (
a unique offering from you that can range from a prayer to an item)--
all based on inspiration derived from the Advent cards. INFO: Robin Taylor, taylorr@stpaulcathedral.org
Sunday Forum Hour: Finding Home: A Journey Through Advent,"
Sundays, Dec. 4, 11, and 18, 9:00 to 10:00 a.m., Guild Room.
This series will focus on finding home from a number of different perspectives, including the sacred use of land, ecological stewardship, and affordable housing. (childcare available*)
Wednesday Night Formation Series: "Advent in the First Person," Wednesdays, Dec. 7, and Dec. 21, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Great Hall. Through the weeks, we will follow Mary and Joseph on their journey from the Angel's visit to the arrival at the manger. We will connect our own sacred stories with the sacred story of Advent and explore how the path Mary and Joseph walked can teach us something about our own spiritual journey. (childcare available*)
Weekly Advent Podcast: "The Cathedral Paulcast,"
This is an an on-the-go resource for staying connected and fed, for spiritual growth, and for theological reflection on the week's topics and upcoming events. Find the weekly podcast
online on Mondays
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*Childcare (ages 0-3) will be available during Sunday Forums as usual, as well as during the Wednesday Night Formation series. In addition, older children will explore the night's theme in their own small group setting on Wednesday nights.
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Upcoming Sunday 9 a.m. Forums
A Light for Our Planetary Home that Ecological Darkness Cannot Put Out
Sunday, Dec. 11
Indicators abound that we are living a story of civilization that does not fit our planetary home. Lee Van Ham, author of the series "Eden for the 21st Century" will describe the significance of the Call of Earth and Self to live an Earth-sized story in resistance to our culture.
Finding Home: Life in Transition
Sunday, Dec. 18
Join us as we welcome Deacon Jim Vargas from Father Joe's Housing. He will lead us in a discussion focused on the dynamics of finding affordable housing in our community.
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Participate in the Advent At-Home Spiritual Practice
This year we are partnering with St. Alban's to help immigrant and refugee families, while exploring the meaning of Advent for our own families. Read more about how you can help in the Education and Formation section, under the label "Join Our Advent Journey"
Christmas Eve Family Service
Saturday, Dec. 24 5:00 p.m. Christmas Eve service is designed as a child-oriented, interactive storytelling of the nativity story. We need children and youth who are willing to help us tell the story. Be in touch if you think your kids would be interested in participating! INFO: Robin Taylor, taylorr@stpaulcathedral.org
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Please drop your children off in their classrooms by 10:15. They will join you in the service at 11:15. Ask an usher or greeter for help finding classrooms!
- Godly Play (ages 4-7), 3rd Floor Atrium Room
- Growing with God (ages 8-10), 3rd Floor Fireside Room
- Cathedral Youth (ages 11-18), Courtyard Conference Room
Exploring Sunday's Lessons
Sundays, 9 a.m., Fireside Room
The Rev. Dr. Carol Worthing will lead our exploration in the rich, image-laden Isaiah texts during Advent 2016. Join us during this time of preparation to welcome Christ into our hearts, lives, and world.
Bible Study
Sundays, 9 a.m.,
Parlor
All are welcome to this small group study of the New Testament, now studying I Corinthians. Enter Great Hall's front door, descend the steps, and turn right to the room below.INFO: Margaret Bezy,
mbezy1@icloud.com
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The Cathedral Blog "All Our Voices" is your chance to join the conversation, to slow down and reflect on how God is working in our lives. Sometimes serious, sometimes humorous, but always interesting. Submit your own blog anytime to stpaulblog@gmail.com. Click here to explore the blog.
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To find out about Episcopal Diocese of San Diego events and to read the blog, see the diocesan website at
www.edsd.org
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