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December 8, 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
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:
A Light for Our Planetary Home that Ecological Darkness Cannot Put Out
In the Guild Room
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.
5:00 p.m. Evensong
The St. Cecilia Choir of girls and men will offer Evensong this Sunday. Evensong is sung on Sundays year-round in the tradition of the great English cathedrals and collegiate chapels. Come gain peace from the past week and encouragement for the start of the new.
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Upcoming Events
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Come to "The Dean's Breakfast"
Friday, Dec. 9, 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!
Holiday Alternative Gifts Expo: THIS WEEKEND!
Sunday, Dec. 11, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Can I reduce my footprint on our earth TODAY, and help others bring back the bounty of nature? Pick-up a reusable produce bag provided by Simpler Living. Purchase a newly potted baby succulent cutting from our own Children, Youth and Families. Help restore the beauty and bounty of the earth by donating a tree to bring deforested areas back to productive agriculture in Central America through Plant with Purpose. So many opportunities to speak with your Christian voice. Hot soup and bread will be available 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Cash and Credit Cards. 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
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
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Free Lunch-Time Organ Recital
Tuesday, Dec. 13, 12:30 p.m.
Alan Dominicci will perform a free and unique gift of a recital on our landmark organ.
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Christmas Flowers
Every year we print a list of those parishioners who have generously donated towards the beautiful flowers we enjoy at our Christmas services. To ensure your name is included in the Christmas worship leaflets, please make sure your donation is received in the Cathedral office by Thursday, Dec. 15. Donations that arrive after the 15th will be acknowledged in later worship bulletins.
Ordination this Saturday
The Rev. Richard Lee will be ordained to the priesthood at the Church of the Good Samaritan in University City on Dec. 17 at 4:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend and join in the celebrations!
MaƱanitas
Monday, Dec. 12, 6:30 p.m.
Come celebrate the Virgin Mary with the Spanish-speaking congregation! There will be food, dancing, and mariachis as well as a continuation of the Alternative Gift Expo. En espaƱol.
December Nights Was a Success!
Thank you to our many volunteers who made December Nights a great success. Our volunteers welcomed nearly 600 people on Dec. 2 and 3, as people flocked to the cathedral, drawn by our fantastic DJ and loving greeters. We gave out goodies and were glad to show off the cathedral with over 120 tours while the organ played festive music. There was dancing and great conversations about the cathedral's ministry. Many thanks to Cathedral for the City organizers Susan Jester, Jenifer Jow, and Ric Todd for organizing this successful evangelism event!
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 Services
Christmas Day falls on a Sunday this year. The Christmas Day services will be:
-- 8:00 NO SERVICE
-- 10:30 Choral Eucharist
-- 1:00 Misa in the Chapel
-- 5:00 NO SERVICE
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 250 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." Learn more and sign up online: stpaulcathedral.org/advent
At-Home Spiritual Practice: "Pondering of the Heart," The entire Cathedral community 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. INFO: Robin Taylor, taylorr@stpaulcathedral.org
Wednesday Night Formation Series: "Advent in the First Person," Wednesday, Dec. 21, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Great Hall. Join us for our final night as 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. (childcare available, ages 0-3)
Weekly Advent Podcast: "The Cathedral Paulcast," This is 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. Look for these to be posted
online each Monday.
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Upcoming Sunday 9 a.m. Forums
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
Shine Your Light: Epiphany Diocesan YouthRetreat
January 6 to 8, Grades 6 to 12
This Epiphany, join youth from around the diocese as we talk about how you shine your light to the world! There will be fantastic activities, including camp fires, service projects, hiking, and small groups and activities. Most importantly, there will be time to connect to your true self and start the new year off with a focus on all you want to be! INFO: Robin Taylor, taylorr@stpaulcathedral.org or online.
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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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