Get Ready for the Blessing of the Animals |
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Dear friends,
Be praised, my Lord,
for Sister Earth, our Mother,
who nourishes us and sustains us
These words are only a small section of “The Canticle of the Creation” written by St. Francis of Assisi near the end of his life. His death was in 1226.
Statues of St. Francis, one of the most well-known of the saints, can be found in many gardens as a symbol of love for plants and animals. I have a small St. Francis statue in my garden that once became the home of a lizard. This little guy would daily stretch across the head of St. Francis to enjoy the sun. I thought Francis would appreciate having him there.
But, St. Francis was more than a lover of plants and animals; he had a deep love for Christ. He spent much time in prayer and meditation. He founded the Franciscan order. He was a writer and a poet. You can find a hymn in our hymnal based on the prayer of St. Francis that begins Lord, make us servants of your peace.
In 1979, Francis was proclaimed the “Patron Saint of Ecology”. Though he was born in the 12th century, his message speaks loudly to us here in 2022. We are to care for our world, remembering that “we are not masters, but beneficiaries of a free gift from God, given equally to all”. (Study Guide on the Care of Creation, 2016)
Each year we remember and honor the life of St. Francis by blessing the animals. Please, join us on October 2 at 9 a.m. for an outdoor service in Cathedral Park. Don’t have a pet to bring to the service? You might consider donating pet food or gently used blankets and towels to an animal shelter near you. Young ones without a pet are welcome to bring a stuffed animal.
~Deacon Linda
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Sunday, October 2, 2022
Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
The Feast of St. Francis
8 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Cathedral
Preacher: The Very Rev. Kate Moorehead Carroll
9 a.m. Blessing of the Animals, Cathedral Park
10 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Cathedral*
Preacher: The Very Rev. Kate Moorehead Carroll
Offertory Anthem: The eyes of all wait upon thee, O Lord Arr. William H. Harris
The Cathedral Choir
No Formation for Children, Youth
and Adults today
*This service is live-streamed on our website and
YouTube channel.
1 p.m. Church Without Walls, Dean's Garden
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8:45 to 11:10 a.m. Hakimian Nursery Open
8:45 to Noon Cathedral Bookstore Open
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Prayer for Safety as the Hurricane Passes |
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Almighty and Eternal God, who made the heavens and the earth in all their vast array, we ask that you would blow the winds of Hurricane Ian away from this land and calm its strength. Keep safe all who fear the loss of homes or property. Help us learn more about our fragility as a human race and the need to care for and nurture this magnificent planet you have given us. We stand, as always in your mercy. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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As a Christian community, we want to support you in every way possible. Our clergy and lay ministers visit hospitals, bless babies born and those that are dying, counsel the sick, and offer comfort in any way that we can. Please let us know what you need and how we can pray for you. Call the Church Office anytime (904) 356-5507 and ask for Pastoral Care. If you are calling after hours, just press 4, and your call will be routed to a member of the clergy. |
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Beginning Sunday, October 2, we will offer a Virtual Faith Forum on Zoom at 9 a.m. for our virtual congregation. Our first meeting will be a brainstorming session about topics people might be interested in learning about and teaching! Led by Owene Courtney.
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Outreach Sunday Luncheon
The Outreach Council will host DESC (Downtown Ecumenical Services Council) Executive Director David Clark and DESC board members (and St. John's Cathedral members) Laura Lane and Claude Moulton. All are encouraged to come listen and learn.
Sunday, October 2 | 11: 30 a.m. | Ingram Lounge
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Living Waters Sunset Cruise
Join your Cathedral friends on the Rivers of Living Water Sunset Cruise. A St. Johns Riverkeeper representative will narrate this one-of-a-kind tour while flowing down the St. Johns River.
$22 | Registration Required
Sunday, October 2 | 6:30 p.m.
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Lunch & Learn Workshop:
Estate Planning
This one-hour event includes lunch while you listen to speakers present on various topics. We will meet in Ingram Lounge. The event is free, but registration is required. For more information contact Pam Searcy-Stewardship & Development manager at 904.356.5507, ext. 106
Sunday, October 9 | 11 a.m. | Ingram Lounge
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Fun in the Sun: Making Sandcastles with Father Eric
Father Eric will share his love of making drip castles. He is inviting members of the Cathedral to come to Neptune Beach for some fun in the sun with sandcastles, followed by dinner from Al's Pizza.
Sunday, October 9 | 4 p.m. | Neptune Beach
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Stewardship Testimony by John Sefton |
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A "Shutter Bug" Competition
We are so grateful for all the awesome pictures of flowing water. We encourage all to start taking pictures of living water; any fountain, the river, waterfalls, etc. Be sure to tag St. John’s Cathedral (#jaxcathedral) in your post. The person who posts the most pictures gets a $75 Gate Station gift card.
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A Painting Workshop with Allison Watson
Distinguished Jacksonville artist, Allison Watson will conduct a two-day workshop on painting flowing waters, oceans, and skies. The fee for the workshop is $50, which includes lunch on Saturday. A list of materials needed will be provided.
To sign up, contact Jay Wright, 904-616-0840 or Jean Dodd, 904-945-5326 . The class is limited to 15 participants, so sign up today!
This workshop is brought to you by the Painting Place at St. John's Cathedral.
Saturday, October 15 | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday, October 16 | 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
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Meet at the Cathedral Bookstore & Gift Shop for a special art walk with photographer Doug Eng. We will view the exhibition in Taliaferro Hall, then take a tour of the Doug Eng studio in CoRK. We end the tour with lunch at a nearby cafe.
Thursday, October 20 |10 a.m.
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Get in the flow on Cosmic Yoga Night! The lights will be dimmed, the lanterns will be lit, the fountains of living water will FLOW, and you will be treated to special music while experiencing the relaxing joy of yoga.
Friday, October 21 | 6:30 p.m.
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FLOW Stewardship Campaign Update
As of 9/28/22, we are grateful to have 64 households pledge a total of $317,381.
Our goal is to have at least 350 households pledge a total of $1.5 million toward our FLOW Stewardship Campaign
We are $1,182,619 shy of our goal.
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Quiet Garden Morning: Greening the Soul
We will look at poetry as a way of Meditation and Contemplative practice, focusing on poetry about creation. Mary Oliver, Kate Flaherty, and others poets narrow our focus and help us rest in their noticing of that which we often miss. Join us as we listen and look deeper into all of creation.
Saturday, October 15 | 9 a.m. | Cummings Chapel
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Piano Recital featuring Spencer McKee
Spencer enjoys playing for churches, care facilities and social events. This concert is offered to support world peace and to aid the work of Episcopal Relief and Development, specifically for the people of Ukraine.
Sunday, October 16, | 5 p.m. | Taliaferro Hall
Reception following
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Episcopal Church Women
Join us for the Annual Meeting at the Young Conference Room, Camp Weed and Cerveny Conference Center. Check-in/Registration starts at 9 a.m. and the meeting starts at 10 a.m. Cost: $15.00 for lunch. Speaker: The Rt. Rev. Jay Lambert, St. Philip's Episcopal Church, Jacksonville, Florida
Saturday, October 22 | 9 a.m. | Register
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Season of Creation
NOTE: There will be no online class tonight: Thursday, September 29. Join us next week.
In connection with the Season of Creation, St. John’s will host a series of discussion sessions led by Linda Privitera and Joe O’Shields, to be held via Zoom, starting on Thursday evening, September 15 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. There will be 6 discussions, each on Thursday evening, running until the final session on October 20.
September 15 to October 20
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Pathfinders:
Arrive with Questions, Depart with Purpose
Do you have questions about faith or feel like your life lacks meaning? This class will examine the fundamentals of the Christian faith and provide a framework to understand the plan God has for your life. Our weekly meetings will include a presentation, a meal, and an invitation for table discussion. Whether you are a lifelong Episcopalian or new to the church, you are welcome to join us and please invite a friend.
Wednesdays | October 5 – November 16
6 p.m. | Ingram Lounge
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Calendars and Cards Wanted |
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This time of year, many of us are being overwhelmed with offers of “free” charity/non-profit calendars, greeting cards, wrapping paper, tote bags, blankets, etc. The Outreach Council has been organizing a drive to collect these unwanted items for the past seven years. They are passed on to people who truly appreciate these small tokens. If you are someone who does get these unsolicited items and has no use for them, please consider contributing to a decorated box at the Stage in Taliaferro. Thanks for thinking of this form of “recycling” and caring for others as we come into this season of the year. |
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We had a wonderful celebration last week with the Blessing of Marriage for our dear friends Christopher and Jay followed by a beautiful reception. Thanks to all who gave of their time and talent to make this so special. Sunday was full of the Holy Spirit as we confirmed several new members into the Episcopal Church. We ended the day with a beautiful cello concert given by Jin Kim Peña with Timothy Tuller accompanying on piano. We are so grateful for so many special occasions that are so full of love! |
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Sunday, October 2
Lep Stewart
Monday, October 3
Megan Cochran, Catherine Keyser
Phillip (Phu) Le, Jerome Lofton
Max Moorehead, Garfield Rosengren
Selecia Young-Jones
Tuesday, October 4
Pat Bishop, Jeanette Brode
Jackson Laneve
Wednesday, October 5
Chris Collinsworth, Constance Frankenberg, Abigail Hunt
Sheila Russo, Gloria Zittrauer
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Thursday, October 6
Ava Van Wie
Friday, October 7
Daniel Harrell, Bob Kidd
Nina Searcy, Linda Shepherd
James Tubre
Saturday, October 8
Stephen Horne, Jim Jamison,
Mary Beth Kaylor, W.C. Parker,
Eugenia White
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