St. John's Cathedral Weekly Update

Weekly News Update

August 22, 2021

Social Witness At St. John's

The St. John’s Social Witness Committee invites our St. John’s family to be prayerful and thoughtful as we reach out to our community to “love our neighbors as we love ourselves.” We plan to always “strive for justice and peace among all people and respect the dignity of every human being.”

In this time of COVID there are serious challenges to our most vulnerable, valuable population: children. We are committing to ensure, enable and enrich them so we can all have a future. Pray with us as we discern how to partner and support the safe, effective delivery of education at an elementary school in our neighborhood. Three elementary schools are within two miles of St. John’s. Pray with us as we reach out to the principal to determine if we can connect and support the work of the school. Pray with us as we determine the efficacy of “walking and working alongside” of our neighborhood school.

“Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him.”

Psalm 127: 3

Your suggestions are welcome. Please contact Deacon Margaret: [email protected]

Vaccination Policy

Don't forget to bring your vaccine card to mass if you have not already done so! We are continuing to build our Cathedral Vaccination Registry. Facial coverings continue to be required."

Vestry On-Call

This Sunday's Vestry Person On-Call

Paul Adesokan (2023)

Vestry members are partners with clergy, encouraging the growth of community and the establishment of common ground in the spiritual life of the congregation. Parishioners are always welcome to speak with these individuals on Sunday morning; they assist in making sure our questions, comments, or concerns are heard.

Fall Services Schedule

The end of our summer season is approaching, that means a return to two services on

October 3rd, 2021: Mass at 8:00am (Spoken) and Mass at 10:00am (with choir, organ, and familiar festivity) followed by Coffee Hour. It has not been decided whether to hold our 8:00am service outdoors or indoors. We would value all thoughts from members of the congregation about this arrangement which can be submitted to the church office via email, phone or traditional letter

Upcoming Events

Food Pantry

Saturday, August 21, 2021

8:30 am - 10:30 am

Our food pantry is every third Saturday of the month. We help families in the community with canned goods and fresh produce.

If you know a senior who is homebound and might need food delivered, please contact Fr. Dan.

Canon to the Ordinary,

The Rev. Melissa McCarthy

Sunday, August 22, at 9am

Our guest preacher for the Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost. Learn more about Canon McCarthy on the Diocesan website here.

St. John's at

DTLA PROUD FESTIVAL

August 28 & 29, 2021

starting at 10:00 am

Come visit with clergy and friends from St. John's in Pershing Square as we support members and allies of Los Angeles' Downtown LGBT+ community.

Parish Brunch

Sunday, August 29, 2021 at 10:00am

A reminder that next week St. John's is hosting a brunch for the entire congregation directly following our 9:00 am Mass. Please join us under the tent in the garden for light refreshment.

Lectio Divina

with Mo. Lyn Crow

August 22 & 29, 2021 at 10:30am

There are many different types of bible study each with its own blessing. Lectio Divina is a scripture study that helps us to listen to what God might be saying to us personally in a particular passage. The African Bible Study method is a form of Lectio introduced by the African Delegation to Lambeth Conference in 1998. Come join us as Mo. Lyn helps us explore this popular study method. We will meet on August 22 and 29 at 10:30 am.

Since this class invites participants to share personal experiences, it will not be recorded. Access is restricted to participants in the St. John's community FB group, or in person.

Blessing of the Animals

and Brunch

Saturday, September 11, 2021

between 10am-11am

All things bright and beautiful (all creatures great and small) are welcomed to our annual blessing of the animals to take place on the Cathedral grounds. Attendees are welcomed to a light church-sponsored brunch immediately afterwards.

First Sunday in Creationtide Sunday, September 12, at 9am

Mark your calendars for the beginning of Creation Season at St. John's, a time dedicated to God as Creator and Sustainer or all life. We continue to pray and work for the protection of our environment.

The Cathedral Choral Academy

Now Enrolling!

Do you know a child that loves to sing? The Cathedral Choral Academy provides quality music education to girls and boys ages 7 - 14, regardless of prior musical experience. All children receive a full scholarship. This program meets every Thursday from 5 - 7pm (dinner included!) beginning September 9, 2021, and includes multiple performance opportunities throughout the year. For more information, email Mr. Stephen Salts at [email protected].

Community

Episcopal Peace Fellowship

Did you know that St. John's is a member parish of the Episcopal Peace Fellowship (EPF)? The organization is hosting a number of free presentations online about healing towards peace.

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Flower Donations

We continue to seek sponsors for flowers on Sunday Morning. If you would like to honor a loved one who has passed or give thanks to God for His ongoing blessings in your life, please contact the church office.

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