8.00 a.m. Said Holy Eucharist: Rite II (In the Lady Chapel)

10.00 a.m. Sung Holy Eucharist: Rite II (In the Main Sanctuary)

In-Person and Live Streamed on YouTube | Leaflet

Vestry on-Call: Mr. David Oakes

Our coffee hour this Sunday has been sponsored by Ms. Martha Ree, Ms. Karen Uhler, and Fr. Lee Walker.

Children and Youth Chapel will be available at the 10.00 a.m. service. We welcome the children and youth to the CYF Room after the opening acclamation and return during the peace.

Happy Birthday to all who are celebrating this week including Ms. Ann Miyanaga and Mr. David Fruechting.

Interim Dean and Priest-in-Charge's Note

This Sunday, on the fourth Sunday in Lent and Laetare Sunday, we welcome Canon Melissa McCarthy as our special guest preacher at both 8am and 10am, and we will commission the Vestry and Wardens of St. John’s Cathedral during the 10am service. Canon Melissa McCarthy is the Canon to the Ordinary for the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles, which is a position that she has held since May 2017.

When announced that Canon Melissa would serve with diocesan leadership, she shared, “I hold in common the desire to be servant leaders, grounded in prayer, with relationships of love and grace as central to this collective ministry to which we bring our different gifts and skills. Our hearts are hungry to empower collaborative, creative and prophetic ministry across the diocese.”

This was certainly the experience of the Vestry and staff of St. John’s felt when she led a retreat for us last year on the vision, mission and values that we have adopted as a Cathedral.

Join us, and let us celebrate and rejoice with grateful hearts on this Laetare Sunday.

The Weekly Update

A Message from the Transition Committee

We are happy to announce the formation of your Transition Committee. We are grateful for the individuals listed below who will volunteer their time and energy in the many weeks ahead. They comprise a diverse committee that is representative of our congregation:

Luis González, Committee Chair

Arcadio Morales, Vestry Liaison

Marci Clare, Marc Fredson, Mary Gleason, Yoonwoo Hwang, Christopher James, Stephen Meighan, Earl Mounger, Martha Ree, Dona Smith-Lopez, Eric Tate, Karen Uhler

The committee will prayerfully discern who we are as a congregation and Cathedral and what we want for our future. The committee's work will start where our collective hard work with The Rev. Dr. Eric Law left off; their goal is to present a Parish Profile to the Vestry and Diocese. The Parish Profile will describe our history, mission and goals, hopes and dreams, and the qualities we seek in our next Dean.

We have a lot of work ahead of us! Please pray for the Transition Committee; every member will need your prayers to support them in the weeks ahead.

The Transition Committee will keep us updated on their work and progress. If you have any questions about their work, please contact Luis González, Committee Chair.

Baptism and Confirmation Classes

Sunday, March 30

11.30 a.m.

Classes for baptism and confirmation to take place on April 19, 2025 during the Easter Vigil will continue this Sunday after 10am Eucharist. Please contact The Rev. Mel Soriano to prepare yourself and your children. Classes continue for two more weeks.

Bible Study

Every Wednesday

6.00 p.m.

Join us for a weekly Bible Study on Wednesdays we will meet on ZOOM from 6.00 p.m. - 7.00 p.m. A reading and topic will be emailed to you the week before each discussion. If you're interested in meeting with us, please sign up with the Rev. Mel Soriano and the ZOOM details and weekly topics will be emailed to you. See you in Bible Study!

Funeral Rites for Burial of the Dead

Rites for Ms. Theola Brookins will take place on April 5, 2025 at 10.00 a.m. and for Ms. Olive Hulse on April 28, 2025 at 11.30 a.m., both at St. John's Cathedral. The burial office is an Easter liturgy and includes anthems, psalms, scripture readings, and prayers.

If your birthday is in April/May, please use the sign-up sheets on the bulletin board in the fountain courtyard or contact the Rev. Mel Soriano to sponsor coffee hour. Whether it’s cookies, fruit, or something homemade or heartier, your contribution will help make our time of fellowship even more joyful.

Thank you for sharing your special month with the community—we can’t wait to celebrate together!

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