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Arriving at the summer season this year merits a great big sigh of relief. We have moved into the new building; we are well on the way to completing the Chancel work; the COVID pandemic, while it continues to be a factor, no longer feels as terrifying as it did two years ago. Summer is traditionally a quiet time for the church, as we move into the long green season and people take well-deserved vacations. [Click Here to Read/Watch letter]
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July 3
Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
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8 am - Holy Eucharist - In Person
11:45 am - Coffee Hour - In Person, Guild Room
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Evensong (Rebroadcast)
Evensong is a rebroadcast with the Cathedral Schola singing in July of 2019. The introit is by Thomas Tallis, and the evening canticles are from the Second Service by William Byrd. The anthem is the mystical and ethereal "Let all mortal flesh keep silence" as set by composer Stephen Jackson.
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Strive for Justice in These Difficult Times
From our Sacred Ground in Action and Simpler Living Creation Care Ministries
In these often dark times, we wonder what difference we can make when so many issues - the climate emergency, racial injustice, voting inequities - seem to be insurmountable. This excerpt from The Episcopal Church Episcopal Public Policy Network (EPPN)/Episcopal Office of Governmental Affairs reminds us that we are not alone: quoting the late Dr Paul Farmer, as shared in Mountains Beyond Mountains by Tracy Kidder, “I have fought the long defeat and brought other people on to fight the long defeat, and I’m not going to stop because we keep losing.”
As Christians, we believe that Christ already is victorious. And so, even if the odds are long, even if we face defeat after defeat and do not see a way ahead, even if we feel that we are fighting the long defeat, we remain steadfast, our eyes fixed on the cross. As advocates this means we continue to carry out our work and strive for justice. We do not do so because we will win every time, because we won’t. We do not do so because we are assured of progress, because we are not. We recognize that on a human scale, we may face defeat. We keep striving for justice because that is what we are called to do.
For those of you who are feeling discouraged, we encourage you to stay connected to your faith and to the ultimate victory we believe awaits us. We also encourage you to stay involved and committed to public policy advocacy.
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Back to School Bash!
Support St Mark’s Outreach Ministries in their annual Back to School Bash, distributing 160 filled backpacks to children in their City Heights neighborhood. Donations will be accepted until August 1 for the event on August 13. Volunteers are also needed for backpack stuffing on August 3 at 5pm. For more information Click Here!
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Invitation to the Best Seat in the House
Have you ever wanted to sit in on the making of a TV show? Our videography team invites you to join them in the a/v control room one Sunday and see how they operate the amazing system that creates our live stream. Email Mike Thornburgh to schedule a visit (jthornburgh1@mac.com).
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Virtual Organ Recital (In Person Cancelled)
The organ recital this evening is a rebroadcast the recital performed by Gabriel Arregui on October 2, 2018. The program includes:
Fugue in G Major (à la Gigue), BWV 577 — J.S. Bach Nazard, from Suite Francaise — Jean Langlais Tambourin Chinois — Fritz Kreisler, arr. Ethel Smith Contemplation (Tallis's Canon), and Toccata Festiva (In Babilone), both by Richard Purvis. Improvisation on the name STEPHEN STURK (whose 68th birthday it was on the date of this recital). The name Sturk when played musically resembles closely a fragment of a very famous song from a very famous, classic musical.
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Cathedral Closed for 4th of July
Monday, July 4
Please be aware that the cathedral campus will be closed for the 4th of July Holiday. Enjoy! If you have a pastoral emergency and need immediate assistance please call (619) 977-6318.
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Family Pizza Making Party!
Saturday, July 9, 5 - 6:30 pm, Great Hall Kitchen
In Jesus’ Galilean-Aramaic language, the word for bread is "PITHA" – which not only sounds like "pizza," but they are etymologically related and fun to say. Children, youth, and their families are invited to make their own “Daily Prayer Pithas” as a visual demonstration of the Lord’s Prayer. To ensure we have enough ingredients, please RSVP (Click Here)
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Summer Snacks: A Summer Video Series
Sundays, Beginning July 10, 11:45 am, The Guild Room
Each week of summer, families are invited to watch a 5-7 minute episode of “Summer Snacks” together after the 10:30 service. Summer Snacks are short, dynamic, and fun lectionary-based videos featuring faith formation professionals from across the Diocese. Sign up to bring snacks (Click Here).
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Chapter Meeting Pushed
Due to the Independence Day Holiday, the first Tuesday Chapter Meeting will be pushed from July 5 to July 12. All are welcome to attend via Zoom!
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Pause at Pure Project: Young Adults’ Gathering
Wednesday, July 13, 5 pm, In Person at Pure Project (2865 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103)
To jumpstart our young adult ministry, Millennial and Gen-Z adults are invited to join us at Pure Project to get to know one another. For questions please contact the Rev. Richard Hogue Jr. (hoguer@stpaulcathedral.org).
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Light Up the Cathedral
Pride is just around the corner, along with our annual lighting of the cathedral! Join The Dean and other Faith Leaders as we gather together, in-person to celebrate faith and resilience. We will be joined by special key-note speaker Dr. Orlando Espín! Click Here for additional details
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Join the Parade!
Saturday, July 16, 10 am, In Person
The Pride parade is back in 2022 and St. Paul’s is ready to join in! We need lots of parade walkers this year to show our support for all things PRIDE. We have a Trolley with limited seating for those unable to walk. The clergy will be offering a Pride Eucharist service at the staging site, where we will also decorate the trolley. Parade walkers should be prepared for hot weather, wear comfy shoes and bring your sunscreen. Plan to meet us at the Cathedral at 9 am if you want to walk up to the staging area as a group. The staging site will be provided if you wish to meet us there but remember there is NO parking in Hillcrest or near the staging area. Register to walk with St. Paul's contingent here!
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Partners in Ministry:
Pride Volunteers Needed
July 16 & 17, Various Times, In Person
For those who are unable to join St. Paul’s in our contingent of the parade, Pride desperately needs volunteer help! This could be a great opportunity to try something new, meet someone new or just get out of the house! There’s something for everyone and plenty of opportunities left. Click Here to view the list and sign up!
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Summer Socials
Select Saturdays in July & August
Summer Socials are back! Connect, eat, and celebrate summer with familiar faces from St. Paul’s! These socials are agenda-less parties which take place at member’s houses across San Diego county. Reservations are required, as space is very limited. For questions email Jen Jow (jenjow7@gmail.com). Sign up for a location near you:
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