New Children's Service on Christmas Eve at 2 p.m.
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Dear Friends,

We are starting a new Christmas Eve tradition this year. In addition to our 4, 6 & 11 p.m. services, we will have a Christmas Pageant at 2 p.m. You, your children, and grandchildren are invited to share in this brief family-friendly service.

We are keeping things simple. Just arrive by 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 24, and we will have costumes for your children and direct them where to move during the service. No rehearsal is necessary and all children ages 3 and up are welcome to participate!

The service will include a pageant enacting the story of Jesus’ birth as told in the Gospel of Luke and a brief sermon. All children will be invited to gather around the altar for a family-friendly Eucharist.

If you have any questions about this service, feel free to reach out to Deacon Linda or me. This should be a great celebration, and we hope you have a great Christmas Eve!

~Mark+
This Sunday
Sunday, December 18, 2022
Fourth Sunday of Advent

8 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Cathedral
Preacher: The Rev. Mark S. Anderson


 9 a.m. Virtual Faith Forum, Zoom
Our speaker will be the Rev. Dr. John Ragsdale, Minister-at-Large and Treasurer of the Presbytery of St. Augustine, talking about Mysteries of the Universe No preparation necessary. All are welcome!

10 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Cathedral*
Preacher: The Rev. Mark S. Anderson
Offertory Anthem: Drop down, ye heavens
John Stainer

*This service is live-streamed on our website and
YouTube channel.

10 a.m. Formation for Children and Youth
Birth to 3 years Hakimian Family Nursery.
(Main Level-Cathedral House.)

4 years - 2nd grade Lower-level Classroom (Downstairs-Cathedral House.)

3rd grade - 5th grade Cummings Chapel.
(Entrance to the Chapel-to the right of the pulpit.)

6th grade - High School Undercroft Youth Room.
(Entrance is to the left of the Lectern.)

All ages join the 10 a.m. service at the time of the Peace.


1 p.m. Church Without Walls, Dean's Garden

Join Us Saturday for A Christmas Cantata
Saturday, December 17 | 5 p.m.
Reception following

The Jacksonville Gospel Chorale, under the direction of Cedric Williams, presents excerpts from "Born to Die" Opus 25 - A Christmas Cantata by Glenn Edward Burleigh. This musical extravaganza celebrates lyrically the birth, life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
The Jacksonville Gospel Chorale and Cedric Williams were on First Coast Connect with Melissa Ross, Wednesday, December 14 to promote this concert. You can listen here. The segment is in the last 15 mins. of the show.
Worship Services Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

Saturday, December 24 - Christmas Eve

2 p.m. Children's Eucharist and Pageant
Meet in the Cathedral Nave at 1:30 p.m. to get a costume.
No rehearsals are needed. All are welcome to participate.

4 p.m. Christmas Eucharist
Prelude by Streams of Sound, handpan musicians

6 & 11 p.m. Candlelight Eucharist
Cathedral Choir with timpani and brass.
The 6 p.m. service will be live streamed.
Incense will be used at the 11 p.m. service.

Sunday, December 25 - Christmas Day

8 a.m. Holy Eucharist

10 a.m. Holy Eucharist
with Cathedral Choir

The Cooking/Baking Ministry at St. John's Cathedral is hosting an extra-special coffee hour on Christmas morning. Plan to stay after the service to enjoy breakfast casseroles and holiday-themed cheesecakes.
Love at the Core
Thank you to all who purchased Angel Tree gifts this year! Because of you, we were able to give 82 gifts to 24 families, a total of 41 children.

Right now, Deacon Linda's office is stuffed to the gills with presents! If you're able to help by delivering some gifts this weekend, please contact Megan Cochran.
 Birthday Blessings
Sunday, December 18
Daniel Abdenour, Chris Likins,
Nancy Reynolds

Monday, December 19
Shirley Bush, Sam Craddock,
Daniel Callahan

Tuesday, December 20
Liesl Gavronsky-Howsare,
Laneia McCrea
Wednesday, December 21
Sam Holcomb, Sarah Nussbaum

Thursday, December 22
Tammie Corey

Friday, December 23
Noel Dana

Saturday, December 24
Henry Jenks, John Waidner
Prayer Line Always Open
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.
Cathedral School Corner
Merry Christmas from
The Cathedral School!
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