The eEagle
Dear Cathedral,
Its hard to believe, but Lent is upon us! In some ways, it feels like we entered the desert at the end of Lent 2020 and it never ended. But these upcoming forty days, we are given an opportunity to once more turn our focus to Christ and try out new spiritual disciplines. Lent can be a rich time of growth and learning. I invite you to join me!
The Cathedral is providing you with a robust menu of options for your Lenten practice: from classes to daily devotions to worship and service. Click this link to view the list of all that is offered. I have categorized these offerings according to the seven vital signs of the spiritual life: Prayer, Grouping, Giving, Serving, Worship, Learning and Work. Please chose something that will challenge and nurture you for these forty days.
Ash Wednesday, February 17, will be different during the pandemic. You will be given three choices for how to mark this holiday:

  1. The Cathedral will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for pilgrims who want to come in alone to self-impose ashes. Ashes will be available in small paper cups in the sanctuary. Please only use one cup per person and sanitize your hands before taking the cup.
  2. Socially Distant worship services will be offered in the Cathedral at 7 a.m., noon and 7 p.m. Please wear masks. Priests may assist you in the self-imposition with ashes.
  3. We will livestream the 7 p.m. worship for all who wish to worship virtually. The link for this worship service will be sent out on Shrove Tuesday and will also be available on our website.
Jesus went into the desert to pray. There he conquered the devil and became the fullness of who he was called to be. Let us meet him there.
In Christ’s love,
Kate+
February 17, 2021
7 a.m. | Social Distance Distribution of Ashes | Cathedral Nave*
12 p.m. | Social Distance Distribution of Ashes | Cathedral Nave*
7 p.m. | Social Distance Distribution of Ashes | Cathedral Nave*
7 p.m. | Distribution of Ashes Live Stream | Watch Here

The Cathedral will also be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for anyone who wants to stop by to pray and pick up ashes for self imposition.
February 21, 2021
5 p.m. | Cathedral Nave or Watch Here
Last Sunday After Epiphany
February 14, 2021
8 a.m. | Social Distance Holy Eucharist
Cathedral Nave*
9 a.m. | Faith Forum
9 a.m. | Godly Play
SJC Parent's Facebook Group
10 a.m. | Social Distance Holy Eucharist Cathedral Nave*
10 a.m. | Virtual Worship | Watch Here
11:30 a.m. | Inquirers' Series
*All in-person meetings held at the Cathedral require wearing a mask and following social distance procedures.

Note that any public location where people are present provides an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19. While we have taken great care to sanitize all surfaces and follow safety guidelines, we cannot guarantee that you will not be exposed during your visit.
Kindness Rock Project
This Sunday, February 14, you'll receive a gift bag with supplies to get you started on your very own Kindness Rocks Project. This is a grassroots effort that shows how a small gesture can spark a global movement. Let's spread kindness throughout our city!
St. John's Youth to Sell Native Fresh Greens after Church
Our amazing youth are partnering with Native Fresh, a commercial aquaponics farm located in the heart of downtown Jacksonville and an initiative of FreshMinistries. The SJC Youth Group will be selling fresh greens and maybe some vegetables on Sunday mornings after each service. Look for them in the breezeway by the iron gates on Market Street. All funds raised will go towards scholarships for our youth to attend retreats and mission trips. We’ll be following all social distance protocols so please wear a mask.
New Ministries Coming Soon!
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Calling all knitters and crochet enthusiasts! Prayer shawls are a wonderful gift to those going through a tough time. The Outreach Council at SJC are looking for help to create and distribute prayer shawls.
Click the graphic above to make an appointment.
Join Realm: Our Online Community
Have you logged in to Realm? Join us in our groups where you can participate in discussions, share pictures, and download your giving statements for your taxes!
Altar Flowers
To donate flowers for the altar, please contact Teresa Mason at teresamason@jdemeremasonlaw.com or at 904.545.7745.
Thank You for Your On-going Support
We are so grateful to all who have pledged so generously. Thank you! If you have not pledged, there is still time to do so. Send in your pledge card or pledge online today.
Happy Birthday!
Sunday, February 14
Lucy Roache

Monday, February 15
Jane Donahoo

Tuesday, February 16
Bill Chatfield, Lindsay Couglin, John Flynn

Wednesday, February 17
Jeff Norton, Karim Zabaneh
Thursday, February 18
Emily Roberts, Caroline Erwin

Friday, February 19
Dottie Dorion, Beverly Love

Saturday, February 20
Ginny Myrick

Don’t see your birthday listed here?
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Sunday, February 14, 2021
The Last Sunday After Epiphany

8 a.m. Holy Eucharist: Social Distance Worship
Preacher: The Rev. Dr. Bob Dannals

10 a.m. Holy Eucharist: Social Distance Worship
Preacher: The Rev. Dr. Bob Dannals

10 a.m. Holy Eucharist: Virtual Service
Preacher: The Rev. Dr. Bob Dannals

1 p.m. Arabic Service: Facebook Live
Preacher: The Rev. Canon Raja Zabaneh
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