Celebrate! In our liturgical calendar, Christmas continues even as 2021 recedes and 2022 rises. While we continue to observe Christmas, tradition holds that we reflect on the end of one year and think about how the new year can be richly fulfilling. When it comes to making resolutions, please put one thought at the head of your list: developing soul friends.
The doctrine of the Trinity is a central Christian belief about God. Episcopalians speak of a three-legged stool of scripture, tradition, and reason. In her sermon for the fourth Sunday of Advent, Dean Kate reminded us there needs to be a trinitarian relationship between God, and us, and someone else in order to truly figure out God’s will for us.
Consider, if not already a part of one, joining a discipleship group. Having three or four people who are not family members but who have your back is rewarding and helpful. Knowing well a small group who can share your sorrows and your joys will make this year richly fulfilling. Groups can choose to meet in person or online. I am happy to join any fledgling group for their first meeting or two to demonstrate the format if you would find that helpful.
In a congregation of our size with more than one Sunday service and with both in-person and online attendees, it is challenging to get to know the entire congregation. Imagine how rich it would be to get to know well a small group, a group who may well become your soul friends.
~Michael Corrigan, Director of Christian Formation
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A New Year's Eve tradition at St. John's Cathedral, the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols has been voted one of the top things to do on New Year's Eve in Jacksonville. We agree that it is an excellent way to start the last evening of the year! While the specific carols sung during the service change from year to year, we follow the example of the service at King’s College and always begin with “Once in Royal David’s City” and end with “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing.”
This year we have the honor of premiering a new carol written by Byron Adams in order to celebrate the bicentennial in 2022 of the founding of the City of Jacksonville. Mr. Adams grew up in Jacksonville, sang in the Cathedral Choir as a young man, and practiced on the organ in the Cathedral, "perspiring heavily on hot days." As a member of the Choir, Adams says that he received an invaluable education in the composition of choral music, singing works written especially written to celebrate Christmastide by Vaughan Wiliams, Howells, and Holst, among others.
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Masks are optional at all services. |
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Sunday, January 2, 2022
Second Sunday after Christmas
8 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Cathedral
Preacher: The Very Rev. Kate Moorehead
10 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Cathedral*
Preacher: The Very Rev. Kate Moorehead
Offertory Music: Of the Father's love begotten
by Piae Cantiones
Arr. Robert Ashfield
The Cathedral Choir
This service is live streamed.
12:30 p.m. Church Without Walls
Dean's Garden
Nursery open 9 to 11:10 a.m.
*Children's Chapel during the 10 a.m. service
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A year-end message from Dean Kate |
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Next Sunday - The Baptism of our Lord |
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We will be celebrating baptisms in service for the first time in eighteen months! Join us at 10 a.m. and welcome the newest members of our family. In addition, Deacon Linda Rosengren and Dean Moorehead will lead a Family Service celebrating the arrival of the Three Kings at 9 a.m. in Cathedral Park and there will be a Blood Drive. |
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Epiphany Eve | Wednesday, January 5 at 5:30 p.m.
Our first Grateful Gathering of the new year will begin with a chili supper in Taliaferro Hall and be followed by an evening prayer service in Cummings Chapel. No classes this week. Classes will begin Wednesday, January 12.
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Angel Tree helps 16 families enjoy Christmas |
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“For I was in prison and you visited me…” A big heart felt thank you to everyone who contributed time, gifts and donations to the 16 families and 48 children we served through Angel Tree this year. Thank you especially to Michael Corrigan, Brooks Moore, Kit Russell, Lewis Hunt, Lynn Doiron and Laura Eldredge for making gift tags and delivering gifts.
Angel Tree strengthens the connections between incarcerated parents and their children and serves to remind them that they are part of the Body of Christ. Thank you for being God’s heart and hands this Christmas season.
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MLK, Jr. luncheon is Jan. 15 in Taliaferro Hall |
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The UBE (Union of Black Episcopalians) and St. John’s Cathedral are hosting a luncheon in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Author and activist, Rodney L. Hurst Sr. will be the speaker. Some of MLK’s favorite foods including fried chicken, smothered pork chops, dirty rice, mac ’n’ cheese, collard greens and cornbread will be served along with pecan pie and peach cobbler for dessert.
The luncheon is Saturday, January 15 at St. John’s Cathedral in Taliaferro Hall from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. A donation of $15 to cover the cost of the food is requested and can be paid at the door. Please register by January 10 by calling or emailing Nancy Purcell at (904) 632-9104 ext. 117. If calling and there’s no response, please leave a message that includes the total number of persons that will attend. |
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HABI-JAX
HabiJax has set aside Saturday, January 15 as a volunteer day for St John’s Cathedral. Hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., with an hour lunch break. We need 6 to 8 volunteers. To volunteer, please email Deb Fewell, HabiJax Community Engagement Manager at dfewell@habijax.com and cc Steven Gahan navymsn2@hotmail.com
Blessings in a Backpack Packing Dates
Volunteers are welcome to come pack backpacks on the following Thursdays: January 6, and January 26 at 9:30 a.m. at St. John's Cathedral. Contact: Joan Burchell burchelli@aol.com
The Sanctuary Guild Needs You!
Our Guild is made up of the Flower Guild and the Altar Guild. Together, we ready our beautiful spaces for all types of services. No matter what time you are able to give, there is an opportunity for you! Preparing our Cathedral for worship is a gift you can give to everyone attending or watching.
If you are interested in getting started or have questions please contact:
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Love at the Core in the Palm of Your Hand |
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The SJC app has new updates! Now you can listen to adult and children formation classes anytime you wish. In addition, you can hear morning devotions, listen to sermons, watch services, check the worship team schedule, and see what is going on here at the Cathedral.
Check it out!
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Donate altar flowers in memory of someone or to commemorate a special day such as a birthday or anniversary. The suggested donation is $65, and should be sent to:
St Johns Cathedral
Attention: Accounting/Flower Donation
256 East Church Street
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Please include the date that you would like the flowers on the altar and any words for the dedication when you send in your donation. Thank you! For more information, contact Teresa Mason.
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Sunday, January 2
Brighton Hakimian
Monday, January 3
Oupa Seane
Tuesday, January 4
Belle Whitlock-Rene', Janet Germany,
Ruby Lefferd
Wednesday, January 5
Allen Riggs, Richard Still,
Kathleen Mary Wisner, Karla Edgar
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Thursday, January 6
Katherine Stallings, Sonya Rood,
John Roberts
Friday, January 7
Pennye Arehart, Patricia Young-Jones,
Doug Childs
Saturday, January 8
Jennifer Altman, Jill Upton,
Anthony Edwards, Kathy Uhler,
Brandon Anderson
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