Angel Tree Tradition at St. John's Cathedral |
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"Christians are to be salt and light in the world… And when we do so, applying biblical principles to the tough situations confronting us in the prisons and the criminal justice system … it is a powerful witness to an often-skeptical world that the Gospel is not a benign, abstract philosophy but a life-giving relationship with the living Christ who has the power not only to change human hearts but to bring real hope to situations the world may deem hopeless … .”
~Chuck Colson, Prison Fellowship founder
For over 15 years, St. John’s Cathedral has partnered with Prison Fellowship’s Angel Tree Christmas program. Established on the biblical belief that all people are made in God’s image with inherent dignity and potential, Prison Fellowship takes a restorative approach to those affected by crime and incarceration. Angel Tree Christmas restores and strengthens relationships between incarcerated parents and their children and families, giving incarcerated parents a way to provide a Christmas gift and a personal message, delivered by caring volunteers, as a tangible representation of their love.
This year we are providing gifts to 44 children from 23 families. We are Christ with skin on, God’s hands and feet to bridge the distance between incarcerated adult children of God and their children and families on the outside. This program is grace incarnate and changes lives; ask me to tell you some stories!
Gifts should be brought back to the church, wrapped, on or before this Sunday, December 11, by 12 p.m. The Angel Tree tag is a sticker that should be affixed to the gift. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Gifts will be delivered Sunday, December 18, and throughout that week. If you would like the special joy of delivering gifts to a family, please let me know. Thank you so much for helping bring light and grace into the darkness of this world!
~Meghan Cochran
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Sunday, December 11, 2022
Second Sunday of Advent
8 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Cathedral
Preacher: The Very Reverend Kate Moorehead Carroll
9 a.m. Virtual Faith Forum, Click to join Zoom
Please join us for Virtual Faith Forum this Sunday, December 11 at 9 am. Our speaker will be Joe O’Shields, lawyer and Hospital Chaplain discussing St. John’s as a Neighbor: An Historical Perspective.
No preparation necessary. All are welcome
10 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Cathedral*
Preacher: The Very Reverend Kate Moorehead Carroll
Offertory Anthem: Magnificat (Service in G)
Arr. Charles Villiers Stanford, BCP p. 65
Lisa McKenna, soprano
*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
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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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First Coast Wind Symphony Holiday Pops Concert
Sunday, Dec 11 | 5 p.m.
Christmas music for the whole family! Come and hear the First Coast Wind Symphony perform holiday favorites.
A reception will follow in Taliaferro Hall featuring a Christmas Popup Shop of Quilts and Wall Hangings from artist extraordinaire Jaques Huber! Every piece will be half-price -- a fantastic deal!
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Once again, Jaques Huber has given the Cathedral these masterworks to benefit two major outreach programs, the Cathedral Bookstore and Gift Shop and the Art Guild. 100% of the sale price will benefit these two programs.
In addition, the spectacular photographs of Doug Eng are for sale in three different sizes until the new year. They too, would make wonderful gifts! If you purchase them before December 12, they can be ready to put under your tree.
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Soil Collection Ceremony to Honor a Victim of Lynching Edgar Phillips
On December 18, 1923, Edgar Phillips was lynched. His body was found near McGirts Creek on Collins Rd. at the Ortega River Bridge. He is one of eight men lynched in Duval County after Reconstruction and before the Civil Rights Era. The Jacksonville Community Remembrance Project has been holding Soil Collection Ceremonies to honor these men. Dean Kate will be offering a word of prayer at this gathering on Sunday, December 11. You are invited to come and honor their memory.
Sunday, December 11 | 3 p.m.
McGirts Creek Regional Park
8435 118th St.
Jacksonville, FL 32244
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A Gift Wrapping Social
Saturday, December 10 | 10 a.m.
Do you find gift wrapping at home tedious because of space constraints or children underfoot, then we've got a solution. Bring your gifts to Taliaferro Hall. We'll have wrapping stations set up and some snacks and beverages. Child care will be available in the Hakimian Nursery. Please contact Deacon Rosengren for more information.
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An Advent Mini Retreat
Saturday, December 10 | 9 a.m. to Noon
Join the Rev. Eric Kahl for an Advent mini-retreat called "Slowing Down in Hurry Up World." You are invited to come to the Cathedral so you might rest and re-create. For three hours on a Saturday morning, come and join fellow all-too-busy friends on the Cathedral grounds so that we might learn what the Bible says about time. And, by doing so, we might come to new understandings about our time
- First Hour - In the beginning.
- Second Hour - Life is not linear.
- Third Hour - A contemplative Communion.
You are invited to come for all three hours. You are invited to come for two hours. You are invited for one hour. Whatever your schedule allows, you are invited to come and join your friends. When you come, please plan to arrive on the hour and stay for the hour.
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Saturday, Dec 17 | 5 p.m.
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 the birth, life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ lyrically. Truly an uplifting experience not to be missed! A reception will follow in Taliaferro Hall.
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Donate a Poinsettia in Memory or in Thanksgiving of a loved one this Christmas. |
This is the last Sunday that envelopes will be in the pews. Donations received by Thursday, December 15 will be listed in the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day bulletins. $35 is the suggested donation. To donate online now, click the image above. |
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Grief Support
Are you seeking comfort and healing after the death of a loved one?
The ministry of Walking the Mourner's Path seeks to serve individuals who are in grief through a series of eight weekly workshops. A new series will be offered at St. John's Cathedral starting Sunday, January 8, through Sunday, February 26. 2023. Please consider joining this group if you are grieving the death of a loved one and are ready to journey with a small group of people, acknowledging the pain and brokenness and sharing stories on your way to healing. For more information contact Owene Courtney at owene_courtney@yahoo.com or Sally Ragsdale at sally.rags55@gmail.com. The meeting time will be determined by the availability of those attending. Pre-registration is required. |
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Call for Nominations to Vestry and Convention Delegates |
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Our Parish bylaws provide a nominating process for the upcoming vacancies on the vestry as well as Delegates to the Diocesan Convention. Nominations must be submitted and qualified by December 11. The election will be held at the Annual Parish Meeting on Sunday, February 5, 2023. More details here.
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Lily Nicole was baptized last Sunday… it was such a sweet moment!!! She was wearing a gown that is almost 70 years old and worn by 9 other Corey baby girls at their baptisms. |
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Sunday, December 11
Knox Greene, Louise Maire
Monday, December 12
Beverly Bonaparte, Haley Kasraeian
Tuesday, December 13
John Barry, Robert Hyde
Rose Lindblad, Keith Reed
Wednesday, December 14
Jacorey Hunter, Allie Plummer
Tom Vickery
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Thursday, December 15
Lynda Erwin, Marilyn Free
Friday, December 16
Emmy Cerveny, Anil Suthar
Saturday, December 17
Eve Erstling, Katie Gibbs
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In the Cathedral District |
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What a lovely time during Christmas in the Cathedral District! The night was full of fun and good company all around. The St. John’s Cathedral Celebration Choir greeted many guests with their beautiful voices while our amazing ushers gave tours of our campus and the Baking Ministry served up some amazing treats outside in the market. Such a joyful occasion!
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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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Asking questions of 3 and 4-year-olds can often result in unexpected answers!
After lighting the Advent wreath in chapel this morning, I asked the children why we have Christmas. One little guy quickly told me "it's because people were getting tired of school." ~ Deacon Linda
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