St. John's Cathedral Weekly Update

Weekly News Update

August 1, 2021

Vaccination Policy

Dear St. John's Cathedral community,

We are developing a vaccination registry for people attending the in-person 9:00 am service and/or the 10:30 am Christian Education hour. We ask that you either send electronic verification of your vaccination to the church office, or bring your vaccination card with you. You will need to do this only one time and then your name will be on the registry.

We believe this policy will help to ensure that St. John's is a safe space for everyone physically attending. We especially hope parents of small children and those who are elderly will be more comfortable attending services. Our policy of wearing masks during indoor services still remains in effect. Of course we continue to be committed to live streaming all our services and education events so that our community reach continues to include both those physically and digitally present.

Blessings in Christ,

Fr. Mark and Fr. Dan

COVID-19: Keeping Los Angeles Safe

The State of California's COVID-19 website provides statewide information, including vaccine distribution phases, regional stay at home orders, and information on benefits, family leave, small business support, and other important resources. The County and the City are closely tracking information and guidance from the Centers for Disease Control to address the COVID-19 pandemic.

Upcoming Events

Bishop Brookhart

Sunday, August 8, at 9:00 am

Bishop Brookhart will be our guest clergy.

Community of Divine Love

Sunday, August 15, at 9:00 am

Br. Dennis and Sr. Greta will discuss the Community of Divine Love, also our guest preacher for the day.

Food Pantry

Saturday, August 21, 2021

8:30 am - 10:30 am

Our food pantry is every third Saturday of the month. We help families in the community with canned goods and fresh produce.

If you know a senior who is homebound and might need food delivered, please contact Fr. Dan.

Parish Brunch

Sunday, August 29, 2021 at 10:00am

The entire congregation is invited to a Parish Brunch held on Sunday, August 29, 2021. Please join us at the garden tent right after our morning service.

Lectio Divina

with Mo. Lyn Crow

August 22 & 29, 2021 at 10:30am

There are many different types of bible study each with its own blessing. Lectio Divina is a scripture study that helps us to listen to what God might be saying to us personally in a particular passage. The African Bible Study method is a form of Lectio introduced by the African Delegation to Lambeth Conference in 1998. Come join us as Mo. Lyn helps us explore this popular study method. We will meet on August 22 and 29 at 10:30 am.

Since this class invites participants to share personal experiences, it will not be recorded. Access is restricted to participants in the St. John's community FB group, or in person.

Rosary Group

Requests for confidential prayer are now being accepted via slips of paper in a small lock-box at the welcome table in the church. These requests are only seen by our priests and are overseen by the Rosary Group. Alternatively, parishioners may write directly to Fr. Mark if additional privacy is desired.

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The Cathedral Choral Academy

Now Enrolling!

Do you know a child that loves to sing? The Cathedral Choral Academy provides quality music education to girls and boys ages 7 - 14, regardless of prior musical experience. All children receive a full scholarship. This program meets every Thursday from 5 - 7pm (dinner included!) beginning September 9, 2021, and includes multiple performance opportunities throughout the year. For more information, email Mr. Stephen Salts at [email protected].

Community

Dean's Chair

We have been looking for a Dean's chair for the cathedral since we received the cathedral for the Bishop diocesan and the suffragan bishops chairs from the diocese. We were looking for a chair that fit the building and the existing furniture.

We have found an antique chair pictured here. It is currently in the choir where it will reside. Anyone at the cathedral on Sunday is welcome to take a look. We are thankful that a donor has given it to the cathedral.

Flower Donations

We continue to seek sponsors for flowers on Sunday Morning. If you would like to honor a loved one who has passed or give thanks to God for His ongoing blessings in your life, please contact the church office.

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