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March 2, 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
Parking Lots Closed Today and Tomorrow
The Cathedral parking lots for both Olive Street and the Clergy Lot will be closed and unavailable for parking today, Thursday 3/2/17, and tomorrow 3/3/17. Thank you for your patience!
Preview Sunday Service Sheets
CLICK HERE to read the Sunday Worship Sheets inc
luding the scriptures for this Sunday. On the
Worship and Prayer page look for the second bullet point:
"For our upcoming Sunday's Worship Sheet and Evensong Bulletin, click on the service time: 8:00 am, 10:30 am, 5:00 pm".
Pick Up Your Lenten Reflection Guide Sunday!
The Reflection Guide includes daily Bible readings, reflections, and meditations from Cathedral clergy, staff, and parishioners. It also includes weekly questions for the community-wide book study. It is meant to be a way for the Cathedral community to take a Lenten journey together, as we seek a deeper connection to our faiths, our community, and each other. Pick up a Guide Sunday on the porches.
9:00
A.M. FORUM: Reconciliation 2017: Interfaith Book Discussion,
Week One
Great Hall
Author Michael Kinnamon will be here to lead an introductory conversation about his book "The Witness of Religion in an Age of Fear." Order the book:
www.stpaulcathedral.org/growth ($8 due at pick up)
Sunday is Episcopal Relief and Development (ERD) Sunday: Help Support their Work
Sunday, the first Sunday of Lent, we hold up ERD's life-giving work through prayers and offerings, giving us all the opportunity to participate in the healing of God's world. Together, we will provide small loans to start businesses, distribute mosquito nets for malaria prevention, build sustainable clean water systems, promote effective farming techniques, and more. Look for pew envelopes for your use.
5:00 P.M. EVENSONG
The Cathedral Choristers of boys and men will sing Stanford's Canticles in C and the anthem Set Me as a Seal by William Walton. The service opens with the Lent Prose sung in procession. 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, March 3, 8:00 a.m., Bread & Cie Restaurant
Our Friday morning breakfast and conversation continues tomorrow morning. We meet at Bread & 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!
Stations of the Cross
Every Friday, March 3 to April 7, 6:00 p.m.,
in the Cathedral
We recreate and remember the final journey of Christ, from condemnation to the tomb, in 14 stations.
Want to Learn More About Docents? Come to the Next Meeting!
Sunday, March 12, after the 10:30 a.m. service,
Fireside Room
Join us to learn how this important ministry keeps the doors of the Cathedral open, giving people access to sanctuary every day. There will be a light lunch following the meeting. INFO: Gladys King, (619) 239-1290
 Join the Urban Walkers for this Month's Walk
Saturday, March 18, 8:30 a.m. in parking lot or 9:00 a.m. at Tecolote Canyon
Join us for this month's nature walk through Tecolote Canyon, when we will enjoy natural beauty and may see some wildlife. 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 WorldDrive/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. Note that this walk was cancelled in February due to rain, but we'll try again for this month.
Explore Icons at International Artist's Exhibition
"Icons in Transformation," March 5 - May 7, hosted by All Souls' Episcopal Church, 1475 Catalina Blvd., San Diego, 92107
Featuring the contemporary work of acclaimed Russian-Swedish abstract expressionist Ludmila Pawlowska, this exhibition offers a unique opportunity t
o view art inspired by Orthodox Christian iconography. INFO:
iconssd.com
Join One of Two Diocese Lenten Quiet Days on Saturday, March 11
Option one: 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., St. Alban's, 490 Farragut Circle, El Cajon, CA 92020. Open to everyone, the focus of this event will be on compassion. Refreshments will be available before morning prayer and lunch will be provided. RSVP: Victoria Mayor, vkmayor@att.net, (619) 309-6108
Option two: 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., St. David's Episcopal Church, 5050 Milton Street, San Diego, CA 92110. This event, "The Season of Lent: from Fasting to Feasting." is open to all women in the Diocese. Please bring a salad or dessert to share. RSVP by March 6: Janet Shaw, jallenshaw@yahoo.com, (619) 823-2304
Help Support the Uptown Community Service Center: Take Part in Uptown's '5K Walk for Neighbors in Need'
Saturday, March 11, 8:00 a.m., breakfast at 10:00 a.m.; start/finish: University Christian Church, 3900 Cleveland Ave.; registration: $25 per person. Support one of San Diego's most unique and effective homeless-service organizations by joining this easy, level 5K walk, including a tour of Uptown's new facility. Walkers are encouraged to get sponsorships. SIGN UP:
uptowncsc.org
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Free Lunch-Time Organ Recital
Tuesday, March 7, 12:30 p.m.
Martin Green will perform a special and free 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!
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Education and Formation
Upcoming Sunday 9 a.m. Forums
This Lent we will bring together the faith communities of the Islamic Center of San Diego, Ohr Shalom Syngogue and St. Paul's for an interfaith book discussion on Michael Kinnamon's new book, "The Witness of Religion in an Age of Fear
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 Reconciliation 2017: Interfaith Book Study, Week Two,
March 12
Imam Taha Hassane will lead the group discussion on the themes of the book thus far, as well as reflect on those themes from a Muslim perspective.
Reconciliation 2017: Interfaith Book Study, Week Three, March 19
We will meet reflect together on the major themes from chapter two.
Spiritual Growth Opportunities in Lent
This Lent, we have many opportunities to connect and stretch your faith. Learn more, order the book for the community-wide book study, and/or sign up for any of the small groups on our webpage:
www.stpaulcathedral.org/growth
Wednesday Night Inquirers Class,
through April 12, 6:00 p.m., Fireside Room
Join us for this course of spiritual renewal, when we will connect our stories to the story of faith, paying special attention to what it means to be baptized people. All are welcome, with a special focus on those new to the Cathedral.
The following all offerings are all centered around Michael Kinnamon's upcoming book, "The Witness of Religion in an Age of Fear"
Sunday 9:00 a.m. Forums,
March 5 through April 9
Join us as we host an interfaith book study with Ohr Shalom synagogue and the Islamic Center of San Diego. (details above)
Small Group Studies
Sign up to be a part of a weekly small group book discussion at one of your St. Paul neighbor's houses or twice after church, on Sundays March 19 and April 9.
Faith To Go
Look out for this new online resource that offers fresh inspiration on what it means to be a follower of Christ in the modern world. Our relaunched podcast will be one of the resources.
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Youth NightWatch
Saturday, March 4,
5:00 p.m. until morning
Calling all Youth: Everyone ages 11 to 18 is invited. Bring a friend! (no need to be a church-goer to attend)
Please join youth from parishes across the Diocese for a party and Lenten offering! You never know what will happen at this overnight journey, but it will likely include karaoke, ping pong, art, pizza, small group discussion and meditation stations. And you'll sleep in the cathedral! Suggested donation: $10. INFO: Robin Taylor, (858) 342-5227, taylorr@stpaulcathedral.org
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All Ages Welcome Class (ages 4-10), 3rd Floor Atrium Room. Please drop your children off in their classroom by 10:15 a.m. They will join you in the service at 11:15 a.m.
Cathedral Youth (ages 11-18)
Get connected by serving as an acolyte or helping as a youth mentor in our Godly Play class. Follow us on Instagram and look for our monthly meetups after church on Sundays!
Exploring Sunday's Lessons
Sundays, Fireside Room
We will be joining the 9 a.m. Interfaith Book Study for Lent, beginning this Sunday, March 5.
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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A Lenten Challenge from the Dean
Help Needed
with St. Patrick's Day Parade!
