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December 15, 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   

Weekend 
                            
This Weekend at St. Paul's

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 Fo rum: F inding Home: Life in Transition
In the Guild Room
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.

4:30 p.m. CHRISTMAS LESSONS AND CAROLS St Cecilia Choir with harp perform Brittens Festival of Carols
Enjoy the timeless Christmas story with age-old carols performed by the girls, boys, and men's choirs. 4:30 pm - The St. Cecilia Girls' Choir will sing "A Ceremony of Carols" by Benjamin Britten. This lovely musical service melds an exquisite selection of ancient carol texts with the use of the harp as the only accompanying instrument. 5:00 pm - 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."  We suggest you arrive early for this event, which is usually standing room only. Childcare available from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
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Upcoming Events

Come to "The Dean's Breakfast"
Friday, Dec. 16, 8:00 a.m., Bread & Cie Restaurant
Our Friday morning breakfast and conversation continues tomorrow morning. 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!

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

sail boat with San Diego harbor skyline
Urban Walkers take on Scenic Harbor Island 
Saturday, Dec. 17, 8:30 a.m.
Join St. Paul's Urban Walkers for a casual walk along scenic Harbor Island. We will enjoy unbeatable bay and skyline views. We will meet at 8:30 a.m. in the Cathedral parking lot at 6th and Olive (across the street from the park) and carpool and/or caravan to Harbor Island and start at the Island Prime Restaurant, 880 Harbor Island Drive. If you prefer to meet at the site see contact info for directions and meet there at 9:00 a.m. INFO: Jim or Ron at (619) 971-1518,  ilanboys@cox.net

Friend to Friend Clubhouse Potluck 
Wednesday, Dec. 21, noon
Please join us at Friend to Friend Clubhouse for our second annual Christmas party potluck. Friend to Friend Clubhouse is a support center sponsored by Episcopal Community Services for our homeless neighbors with a mental health disorder. The center helps the members with counseling, housing and jobs. Our guests are always so gracious and grateful for the hot meal and care the St. Paul's community offers. INFO: Bob Carney, rcarney13@cox.net , (619) 297-3770

Las Posadas procession
Las Posadas 
Wednesday, Dec. 21, 5:30 p.m.
Join us for this Central/South American family-friendly tradition, which will begin with a community meal in the Great Hall at 5:30 p.m. We will then reenact the journey Mary and Joseph made as they searched for lodging to find a place to deliver Jesus.

Walking into a New Year 
Saturday, Dec. 31, 5:00 p.m.
Join us on New Year's Eve for this special experience. The labyrinth opens for individual meditation in our Great Hall at 5:00 p.m. Then, at 7:00 p.m., there will be an informal candlelight Holy Eucharist with music by 'Winter Retreat Cellos.'

Baptism of Our Lord
Sunday, Jan. 8
January 8th is the First Sunday after the Epiphany: the Baptism of our Lord. If you wish to be baptized during the 8:00 a.m. or the 10:30 a.m. service, please contact the Rev. Canon Brooks Mason, masonb@stpaulcathedral.org or 619-298-7261, ext. 325, as soon as possible.

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Free Lunch-Time Organ Recital
Tuesday, Dec. 20, 12:30 p.m.
Nicholas Halbert will perform a free and unique gift of a recital on our landmark organ.

Organ Recital by Simon Johnson 
Wednesday, Jan. 11, 7:30 p.m.
International organ recitalist Simon Johnson is the Assistant Director of Music
and Organist at St. Paul's Cathedral, London. Simon has a remarkable and multifaceted international career as a virtuoso organist, conductor and composer. He is known as one of today's most brilliant organists.
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Cathedral News & Notes

Poinsettia Delivery Volunteers Needed
Drivers are needed to deliver poinsettias to our homebound cathedral members. If you're available to do this early Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, please contact the Rev. Canon Brooks Mason at masonb@stpaulcathedral.org or 619-298-7261, ext. 325.

Alternative Gifts EXPO was a Great Success!
Thank you to Carolyn Lief and our many volunteers who made the Alternative Gifts EXPO a great success. Our volunteers organized a wintery ambience and a performance of recorder music by The Granada Consort. They served free-of-charge Tomorrow Project soup and bread and brought in many wonderful vendors. Thank you!

Thank You for the Christmas Flower Donations!
Thank you to everyone who generously donated towards the beautiful flowers we enjoy at our Christmas services. If you returned your donation to the office by today, Thursday, Dec. 15, then your name will be included in the Christmas worship leaflets. Donations that arrived after Dec. 15 will be acknowledged in later worship bulletins.

Pardon our Dust!
The installation of our state-of-the-art television and audio system in the cathedral and Great Hall is well underway. Look up and notice the new, slimline speakers above the pillar capitals. In due course the old, boxy speakers will be removed. Several small TV cameras will soon be installed too.

Christmas Day Schedule 
Christmas Day, Dec. 25, falls on a Sunday this year. The schedule will be:
8:00 - No Service
9:00 - No Forum, Exploring Sunday's Lessons, or Bible Study
10:30 - Choral Eucharist (No Sunday School or Nursery Care)
1:00 - Misa in the Chapel
5:00 - No Service 

New Year's Day Schedule
New Year's Day, Jan. 1, falls on a Sunday this year and will have a mostly regular Sunday schedule:
8:00 - Eucharist Service  (No Sunday School or Nursery Care)
9:00 - Forum (No Exploring Sunday's Lessons or Bible Study)
10:30 - Choral Eucharist (No Sunday School or Nursery Care)
1:00 - Misa en espaƱol
5:00 - Choral Evensong

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 275 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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Upcoming Sunday 9 a.m. Forums
There will be no a forum on Christmas Day, Dec. 25. The Sunday 9 a.m. forum will resume as usual on Jan. 1.
Moving into 2017, our focus for the Sunday morning forums for the year will be reconciliation, specifically with the aim to come face to face with and hear the stories of those who are different than we are. Each month or liturgical season will focus on a specific topic within that grander theme. January's forum series will explore the question, "Who Is My Neighbor?" In this series, we will hear from different presenters on the topics of immigration, refugees, prisoners, and communities of faith in other cultures. 

The Cathedral "Paulcast"
Did you know that we launched a podcast? This is a mobile resource for all ages, aimed at creating space for theological education and reflection throughout the week, at home or on-the-go. Find us here or on iTunes by searching for "the cathedral paulcast."

Opening Into God's Presence: Contemplative Practices to Quiet the Mind and Expand the Heart
Wednesdays, Jan. 11 through Feb. 22 , 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Contemplative practices are found in every major religion. This is a seven-week class to help develop a personal practice. Each session will introduce a different practice, including guided visualization using Scripture, sacred music with Taize chants, and Buddhist compassion practices. Each class will also include a short relaxation, worship, journaling, and discussion. The class is facilitated by Judy Leshefka, a member of La Jolla Friends (Quaker) Meeting who is also completing a program at the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation in Washington. There is a $7 materials charge. Register by Jan. 4. INFO: David Tremaine, tremained@stpaulcathedral.org

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Outreach & Evangelism 
  
Needed: Clothing for Showers of Blessings
Sundays in December, yellow collection bin in courtyard
Our neighbors who live in the park are in need of warm clothing. Please bring your clothing donations for Showers of Blessings. We need socks; underwear; men's and women's pants ( jeans, cargos); jackets; long sleeve shirts; sweat shirts; and sweaters. We can use all of these in in S-M-L. Blankets are also needed . INFO: David Tremaine tremained@stpaulcathedral.org
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Children, Youth, and Family 

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

Sunday School on Break Next Two Weeks
There will be no Sunday School or Nursery Care on either Sunday, Dec. 25 or Sunday, Jan. 1. See you back for Epiphany on January 8. Happy New Year!

Diocesan Youth Mission Trip this Summer
Oklahoma, July 10 to 14
Are you looking for a formative summer mission trip with youth from across the Diocese of San Diego and the entire country? You've found it - EYE 2017! Every three years, the Episcopal Church convenes an international youth event. Since the first EYE in 1982, this popular event has welcomed thousands of young people from across the Episcopal Church for celebration, worship, learning, and leadership training. This year's event will be held on the campus of the University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond. Registration is open now for youth in grades 9 to 12. Apply to go on the trip by paying a $50 application fee and completing an application t hat will need to be scanned and emailed to the Diocesan Youth Missioner Charlete Preslar, no later than January 9. INFO: Robin Taylor, taylorr@stpaulcathedral.org
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Sunday School 
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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