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January 5, 2017
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".
Join us at coffee hour Sunday to meet our Chapter candidates.
9:00 a.m. FORUM: Reconciliation 2017:
"Face to Face in Jordan"
In the Guild Room
Join us in the Guild Room as our own Hannah Wilder leads us in an exploration of the state of the church in other parts of the world, specifically the Christian community in Jordan. Come to learn about how our sisters and brothers in Jordan live, worship, and express their faith in their everyday lives.
5:00 p.m. EVENSONG
Evensong will be sung by the St Cecilia Choir of girls and men. Music will include "Christus est Stella" by contemporary composer Will Todd and the Evening Canticles by Richard Ayleward. Evensong is sung 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, Jan. 6, 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!
Blessing of the Bees 
Sunday, Jan. 15, 10:30 a.m. service
St. Paul's Cathedral is now home to the first (non-residential) rooftop bee hive in San Diego! Our bees arrived just in time for Advent and were successfully transferred to their new home on the roof of the administrative building. The bees are getting to know their new home, so please no visitors yet. But plan on joining us for the official Blessing of the Bees in a couple of weeks!
Movie Viewing: "The Sultan and the Saint"
Thursday, Jan. 19, 6:30 p.m.
Join us for a viewing of "The Sultan and the Saint," produced by Unity Production Foundation. At 6:30 p.m., we'll gather for a small reception, followed by a 7:00 p.m. showing of the movie. Then we'll have a panel discussion. The event is free, but will require tickets-stayed tuned for how to sign up for tickets. Childcare (ages 0 to 12) will be available from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Join St. Paul's Urban Walkers
Saturday, Jan. 21, 8:30 a.m.
This month's event will be a nature walk through Tecolote Canyon, where we will enjoy natural beauty and may see some wildlife. 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 the Tecolote Canyon Visitor Center where the trail begins. If you prefer to meet at the site, take I-5 to the Sea World Drive/Tecolote Road exit. Go east on Tecolote Road about half a mile to the parking lot at the end. We will start from the visitor Center about 9:00 a.m.
Save the Date for the Annual Meeting!
Enjoy a light lunch while we celebrate the people and traditions of the Cathedral. We'll watch the annual slide show, celebrate our accomplishments for 2016, talk about goals for 2017, and elect Chapter members. Dean Penny will also award the Robinson Cross, an annual award given to one or more parishioners who have demonstrated extraordinary service and discipleship over a period of years (it is named for the Rev. Harold Robinson, who was a rector from 1947 to 1962). Childcare (ages 0 to 11) and a kid-friendly lunch will be available in the Godly Play Room until 1:00 p.m.
As we get ready for the annual meeting, keep these key dates in mind:
- Jan. 8 and 15 - Chapter Candidates will be available during coffee hour for a meet-and-greet in the courtyard. See their profiles on our blog: http://stpaulcathedral.blogspot.com/
- Jan. 9 - Annual Reports are due to the church office; email Kathleen Burgess, burgessk@stpaulcathedral.org.
- Jan. 15 - The 2017 budget will be presented during the Sunday Forum.
- Jan. 22 - The Annual Meeting will be held in the Great Hall at 12:00 p.m.
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Free Lunch-Time Organ Recital
Tuesday, Jan. 10, 12:30 p.m.
Alan Dominicci will perform a free and unique gift of a recital on our landmark organ. Free recitals are from 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. every Tuesday. Come and enjoy!
 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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Pick Up Your 2017 Pledge Envelopes
Did you choose to get weekly pledge envelopes for 2017? If so, they will be available and ready for pick up during coffee hour Sunday.
Interfaith Letter press conference
On Dec. 22, Dean Penny, Father Jeff, and a number of local faith leaders from various traditions attended a news conference at City Hall to present a letter signed by 96 local religious leaders to the Mayor and city council.
The letter states that religious leaders stand together in this divided time and are concerned that San Diego's leaders treat all people with compassion and respect. Dean Penny MC'd the event, and Bishop Mathes spoke, along with Evangelical, Jewish, Unitarian, and Muslim leaders.
KPBS covered the event and interviewed Dean Penny.
9th Annual MLK Jr. Day of Interfaith Service--Cleanup of Balboa Park
Monday, Jan. 16
Members of diverse San Diego faith communities will volunteer to clean up the west side of Balboa Park at the corner of Juniper St. and Balboa Drive. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m., with work commencing at 9:30 a.m., followed by a picnic lunch. Our Cathedral contingent will meet at 8:45 a.m. in the 6th Ave courtyard and then walk over. Come dressed for physical work; we expect to be clearing brush and planting. INFO and register: www.fumcsd.org/MLKDay or Phil Petrie, petriep2@gmail.com, (619) 298-0464
Celebrate Our "In Residence" Friends
Sunday Jan. 22 (Cathedral Day), 10:30 a.m. service
In the early 2000's, then-Dean John Chane inaugurated an "in residence" program. He appointed individuals from various fields of expertise to enjoy a special relationship with the cathedral. Over the years, the program has become less defined, and the Dean has discerned that it is time to bring this program to a close and instead find a contemporary way to develop relationships and honor prominent individuals in our community. This month we will acknowledge and thank these "In Residence" friends of the cathedral as they retire from their roles.
It's Time to Pledge for 2017!
Thank you to those who have turned their 2017 pledge cards! If you haven't turned yours in, please do so as soon as possible. Your pledge to St. Paul's allows us to make plans and allocate funds for the support and strengthening of our ministries, missions, and outreach efforts. We use pledges to create a budget that will determine decisions about maintaining existing programs, as well as to decide whether we can undertake new ventures. Thank you for your support!
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Education and Formation
Upcoming Sunday 9 a.m. Forums
In 2017, the Sunday 9:00 a.m. forums are focusing on reconciliation, with the aim of hearing the stories of and coming face to face with those who are different than we are. This month, we explore the question, "Who Is My Neighbor?"
Forums are in the Guild Room, unless otherwise noted.
"Budget Forum"
Jan. 15
Do you ever wonder where your pledge dollars go? Find out at this Forum! Presented by the Finance Committee, you'll find out what's planned for 2017, and find out how your pledge supports the mission and ministries of St Paul's Cathedral. This is your opportunity for in-depth discussion and feedback before the Annual Meeting.
Reconciliation 2017: "Seeking Asylum, Finding Home"
Jan. 22
Join Carmen Chavez, Executive Director of the Casa Cornelia Law Center, as she leads us in a discussion on the work Casa Cornelia is doing in the San Diego community, specifically with those seeking asylum in the United States. Casa Cornelia is a non-profit organization here in San Diego committed to providing quality pro bono legal services to victims of human and civil rights violations. Come and hear about the important work this organization is doing, and learn about the many dynamics at play within our community around these issues.
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Volunteers Needed
Wondering how your unique gifts might bless the Cathedral community? The Children, Youth and Families (CYF) Ministry is seeking volunteers to serve our children and youth as Christian Educators. Visit our table in the Courtyard, or email Robin Taylor (taylorr@stpaulcathedral.org) for more information.
Date Night this Month!
Saturday, Jan. 21, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Kids ages 3 to 11 are invited to join us for the first Date Night of 2017. The last Date Night sold out, so please email me to reserve your spot! Have a baby or toddler (ages 0-2)? We'll have a Baby Date Night based on interest, but need at least three kids to sign up. INFO and to sing up: Robin Taylor, taylorr@stpaulcathedral.org
Take Part in Youth Sunday
Sunday, Jan. 15, 10:30 a.m. service
All ages of children and youth are invited to participate in Youth Sunday! We need readers, greeters, ushers and acolytes - no experience needed! Let me know how your kids would like to participate. *REMINDER: All classes, except Godly Play, are on break for Youth Sunday.
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, Fireside Room
Come join us this Epiphanytide! Rev. Dr. Carol Worthing will lead us in exploring the lectionary texts that reveal Jesus as the manifestation of God, in human form, sent to save the whole world. We start this Sunday, with his Baptism by John, in the River Jordan.
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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