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February 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
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".
Reconciliation 2017: "Black Lives Matter: The Movement"
Guild Room
The Black Lives Matter movement, at the forefront of our national conversation for a few years, has been debated, praised and criticized. But do we really understand it? Join Dr. Antwanisha Alameen-Shavers, professor in the department of Africana Studies at SDSU,
as she leads us in a discussion on the Black Lives Matter movement, its nuance, it impact, and its message.
5:00 p.m. EVENSONG
Evensong will be sung by Cathedral Schola and feature works by Orlando Gibbons and others.
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Upcoming Events
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Come to "The Dean's Breakfast"
Friday, Feb. 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!
Cake Date Singles: Valentine's Celebration
Saturday, Feb. 11, 7:00 p.m., 2929 Fifth Avenue
Join the singles group at Extraordinary Desserts on Fifth Ave. to celebrate Valentine's Day! INFO: Claire Carpenter, bentonclaire4@gmail.com
Newcomer's Welcome Tour and Information Coffee Hour
Sunday, Feb. 12, after 10:30 a.m. service, by the baptismal font
Are you new to St. Paul's? Join us for a short tour and history of the Cathedral, followed by coffee and treats. Information about upcoming classes and groups for newcomers to St. Paul's will be shared. We especially encourage those who are new to or curious about the Episcopal faith to come to this fun and interesting event. This is geared towards folks who are new to us, but all are invited!
Join the Urban Walkers in Tecolote Canyon
Saturday, Feb. 18
Enjoy natural beauty and maybe 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 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. (This walk was cancelled in January due to rain.)
Episcopal Community Services Annual Gala
Saturday, Feb. 18, 6:00 p.m.
Allen Airways Flying Museum at Gillespie Field in El Cajon
You are invited to celebrate ECS' 90th birthday with an elegant evening set against a backdrop of vintage aircraft and aviation memorabilia. This special evening includes a reception, dinner, silent and live auctions, live music, and dancing. The Individual tickets are $200, and tickets for guests age 40 and under are $125. For more information about the event, including tables, sponsorship, and transportation, or to buy tickets: www.ecscalifornia.org/gala. Or contact Sarah, 619.228.2828, swilkins@ecscalifornia.org. RSVP by Feb. 10
Episcopal Church Women Annual Meeting:
"Stir Up the Spirit"
Friday, Feb. 24 and Saturday Feb. 25, 2017
All Saints Church, Pasadena
Friday evening dinner speakers include Lisa Towle, National ECW President, and Margaret Nolde of Girl's Friendly Society. Author, speaker, social entrepreneur, the Rev. Becca Stevens, will offer workshops on Saturday at the morning and afternoon sessions. In addition, Saturday workshops include Rev. Nathan Biornstad's Prayer Writing Workshop and Cathy Salser of A Window Between Worlds Healing Touchstones Art Project. INFO and register: www.ecwlosangeles.org/angels
Simpler Living: "Babette's Feast" Film/Potluck
Saturday, Feb. 25, potluck starts at 6:00 p.m., film at 6:00 p.m., Guild Room
"Babette's Feast" is an Isak Dineson story of the sensual and spiritual worlds coming together in one supreme act of self-sacrifice and thanks-giving. We think this 1987 film is a contemporary classic (and one of the great films on food-our current SL theme). If you have seen it before, come see it again. If not, you are in for a treat! For the potluck, please try to bring sustainably raised food, ready to serve. A discussion will follow the film. Sign-up for this FREE event at the Simpler Living table after the 10:30 service. INFO: Phil Petrie (619) 298-0464
Zydeco Mass and Reception
Tuesday, Feb. 28, 6:00 p.m.
Mass is free to all, Reception is $20 (kids 12 and under are free)
This festive Mardi Gras experience is your chance to kick up your heels before the somber season of Lent. Music begins at 5:45 p.m., followed by Eucharist. Unlike any other Mass you've been to, there will be beads flying, dancing in the aisles, costumes and masks. A perfect event for friends and neighbors! Then join us in the Great Hall for a Cajun Reception. Tickets for dinner must be purchased in advance, on Sundays or online: www.stpaulcathedral.com/zydeco
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Free Lunch-Time Organ Recital
Tuesday, Feb. 7, 12:30 p.m.
Martin Green 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!
Festal Evensong in Recognition of
the Order of St. John
Sunday, Feb. 19, 5:00 p.m.
Did you know that St Paul's Cathedral is associated with an order of chivalry dating back to the Crusades? Come celebrate the mission and welcome the members of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem. The Order is in 40 countries with 350,000 volunteers/staff reaching 4.3 million people, and treating 1.78 million. The Order of St. John is steeped in colorful ritual, yet is very modern as it continues an 800 year history of charitable and relief work. This special Evensong will commemorate the Order, feature its pageantry and traditions, and inspire all who attend.
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Help Make Zydeco Memorable
Be a part of the party and sign up to help with this year's Zydeco Mass and Reception on Feb. 28. Before the event, we need volunteers to help with ticket sales and decorating. On the day of the event, we need ticket takers and help cleaning up. INFO: Bob Oslie, oslieb@stpaulcathedral.org
George Weinberg-Harter's memorial
As many have already heard, longtime parishioner and choir member George Weinberg-Harter died unexpectedly in November. His many friends and family are invited to his memorial service, which is scheduled for February 18 at 3:00 p.m.
Help Keep Camp Spirit Going!
Camp Spirit is St. Paul's version of Vacation Bible School - a week-long day camp that offers an opportunity for kids to explore the Holy Spirit. Last year, Camp Spirit touched 48 children and youth - mostly scholarship campers from St. Luke's or un-churched community kids. This valuable and vital part of our evangelism needs the support of volunteers, so we are looking for adults and teens to serve in a variety of roles during the camp week - July 24-28. If you are unable to share your time and talent, we also welcome donations for our scholarship program - tuition for a camper is $100. INFO: Robin Taylor, taylorr@stpaulcathedral.org
"Ashes-to-Go": Reach Out to the Community
Wednesday, March 1
Are you are interested in being sent into the city with ashes to touch many in affirmation of their spiritual journeys? Ash Wednesday introduces the 40-day solemn season of Lent, a time of reflection, repentance, and resolve. The imposition of ashes on that day is an ancient reminder that "we are dust, and to dust we shall return." Many who don't know about our services or cannot attend on that day would still like to observe it. It has truly been a memorable experience for all who have participated in the past. We will have a sign up table after the services beginning Sunday. INFO: Pat Kreder at Grandykreder@gmail.com.
A BIG Thank You!
We did it! Thanks to everyone who made a courageous pledge this year to the Courageous Journeys campaign. Due to last-minute pledges, we have now have $1,031,530 in pledges for 2017, which exceeds our budget by $31,530. Thank you to our very generous God, our very generous community, and all of the very generous people on the Stewardship Commission and Committee who worked hard to make the Courageous Journeys campaign happen this year.
Annual Meeting Update
You can read the annual report here and see the slideshow here.
At our Annual Meeting, we elected Chapter members and Dean Penny awarded the Bishop Harold B. Robinson Cross, an annual award given to parishioners who have demonstrated extraordinary service and discipleship over a period of years.
The Chapter elected:
Susan McClure; Marshall Moore; Martin Nace Hall; Bruce Warren; Dean's Warden Mark Lester; People's Warden Jennifer Jow; Treasurer Betsey Monsell; and Chapter Clerk John Stender-Custer.
The Dean awarded the Bishop Robinson Cross to:
Rew Carne, who has served on several finance committees and as a sacristan for many years. She is a member of the Legacy Society. She is our Cursillo representative and she has frequently volunteered to help with special events. She drives all the way from Solana Beach to offer her ministry.
John and Kathy Heaney
, who serve as ushers and sacristans. They are willing helpers for special events and are not afraid to put on silly costumes to publicize an event. They have served in the now-defunct thrift store, as drivers in the Pride parade, and on a dean search committee. Beyond St. Paul's, they deliver water to border posts for those crossing the desert and are involved in pet rescue.
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Education and Formation
Join Our Community-Wide Book Study
This Lent, please join our book study of Michael Kinnamon's soon-to-be-published book, "The Witness of Religion in an Age of Fear." In this illuminating book, Kinnamon draws on a diversity of religious traditions and teachers to argue that religious faith is the best way to combat a culture of fear. With many options for how to be involved in this book study, we hope you will do as many or as few as works for you. Order the book and s
ign up for small groups on our website:
www.stpaulcathedral.org/growth
Sunday 9:00 a.m. Forums: In partnership with the faith communities of Ohr Shalom synagogue and the Islamic Center of San Diego, St. Paul's is hosting an interfaith book study to foster discussion and understanding and build community. The one-hour study group will meet at St. Paul's on Sundays from March 5 through April 9. Kinnamon himself will introduce the book and lead the first discussion, while leaders from Ohr Shalom, the Islamic Center of San Diego, and St. Paul's will lead the subsequent discussions.
Small Group studies: Sign up to be a part of a weekly small group discussion at one of your St. Paul neighbor's houses. Groups will be organized in different neighborhoods and on different nights of the week. (See details
online.)
Podcast and Online Resources: We'll be relaunching our podcast for Lent, with a focus on discussing the themes in the book. Plus, we'll be launching online resources for exploring the book and building faith at home. Stay tuned!
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.
Reconciliation 2017: "An Introduction to Black Theology,"
Feb. 12
Please help us welcome The Rev. Dr. Christopher Carter, assistant professor at the University of San Diego, who will lead us in a discussion on Black Theology, a movement in Christian Theology focused on the issues of liberation and race.
Reconciliation 2017: "Claiming a Racial Identity,"
Feb. 19
Join us in the Guild room Sunday morning at 9:00 am as NAACP San Diego Branch President Dr. Andre Branch leads us in a discussion of what it means to claim a racial identity, and the importance of making that claim.
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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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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!
- All Ages Welcome Class (ages 4-10), 3rd Floor Atrium 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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