All Saints Day reminds us death is a part of life |
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Dear Friends,
As the days grow darker, the Church peers into the darkness throughout the world and looks at death itself. Unlike the rest of our culture, we believers are not afraid of death. We speak the names of those that we love who have died, and we even celebrate their lives. We understand that death is a part of life, and even our Lord Jesus died to show us the way to eternal life. It is through death that we live with God. Death is not to be feared. It is, as Jesus said, simply the passing of our souls from one room to the next.
The coming Sunday is called All Saints Sunday. We remember the people we love who have died and speak their names aloud in worship. On Sunday morning, we will invite you to write down your loved ones' names so that we can read them aloud as we receive communion. For in the eucharist itself, we believe that we are joined with all the communion of saints in heaven and on earth. We are all one Body in Christ.
Come and hear the names of your loved ones spoken aloud. Even though death is painful for those left behind, it is not the last word, and we don't need to be afraid. You will see them again. They will be waiting for you in the next room.
God bless you.
In Christ's love,
Kate+
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Sunday Worship at the Cathedral |
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NOTE: Masks are now optional at all services. |
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Sunday, November 7, 2021
All Saints Day
8 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Cathedral
Preacher: The Very Rev. Kate Moorehead
8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Blood Mobile
on Market Street
9 a.m. Dean's Forum
Taliaferro Hall
10 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Cathedral*
Preacher: The Very Rev. Kate Moorehead
Offertory Music: O how glorious is the kingdom
by Basil Harwood
The Cathedral Choir
12:30 p.m. Church Without Walls
Dean's Garden
5 p.m. Be The Light
Fundraiser for the Cathedral District: Light show with Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra ensemble
Cathedral
*Nursery open 9 to 11:10 a.m. and Children's Chapel in Taliaferro Hall. This service is live-streamed on the Cathedral's YouTube channel and website.
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Submit photos for slideshow honoring veterans |
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The cathedral will conduct its Veterans Day service on Sunday, November 14. To be included in a slideshow that honors veterans, and will be shown in Taliaferro Hall following the service, please e-mail a good-quality image Here by Nov. 10. |
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Bloodmobile will be on Market Street Nov. 7 |
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The ONE Blood bloodmobile will be on Market Street November 7 from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m.. Give the gift of life to someone that day! Visit OneBlood.org to schedule an appointment.
Those wishing to donate blood are encouraged to book an appointment ahead of time, and there are still several slots available at the above listed website.
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Items sought for Operation SJC Apartment |
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The Immigrant Committee has agreed to completely furnish and equip one apartment for a family of four in the next 45 days. Anything that you can donate will be greatly appreciated as we work to help a refugee family feel at home. Find a wish list and instructions on how and where to donate items Here.
Read more about the Immigrant Committee Here.
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LayWeeder's workday is Saturday, Nov. 13 |
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The fall LayWeeder's workday is Saturday, November 13, 8 -11 a.m. with a box lunch provided. So, if gardening is your passion, come join us! LayWeeders will prune, plant, weed, and disperse pine straw in the Cathedral gardens. Let us know that you'll be working with us by contact Julia Stark on or before Wednesday, November 10. This notice will allow her to provide enough box lunches for participants. Thank you for keeping the Cathedral grounds looking beautiful!
Julia Stark 904-563-0349 or juliastark@bellsouth.net
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Mark your Calendars for this Not-To-Be-Missed Exhibition
The Art Guild of St. John's Cathedral presents John Bunker - New Drawings and Paintings
Opening Reception
November 13
5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Newly lighted gallery space in Taliaferro Hall
Refreshments provided by the SJC Cooking Ministry
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Family Promise Training takes place Nov. 15 |
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Your Outreach Council is pleased to announce an updated Family Promise Volunteer training, facilitated by Mark Landschoot, Executive Director of Family Promise of Jacksonville. The training will take place on Monday, November 15, 2021, from 6:30-8 p.m., in three formats. You may attend in person, in the Busey Conference Room, via Zoom, or if that date/time doesn’t work for you, you may watch the video of the training at your convenience. All volunteers who will interact with our Family Promise guests (when we return to on-site hosting) are asked to attend this training, and fill out an updated Volunteer Information form you will receive at the training. We will send it to our virtual participants electronically. |
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Portraits and Personalities class will focus on the four Gospel writers for Christmas season |
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Following the successful course taught by Joe O’Shields and Linda Privitera this summer of “Poetry and Portraits of Personalities in Pentecost,” the Formation and Spirituality Council offers a course in (well, mostly in) Advent:
Personalities and Portraits: the Gospel writers prepare for Christmas
The class will meet on Zoom, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Thursdays, November 18 through December 16. There will be no class meeting on Thanksgiving, November 25.
November 18 Matthew
December 2 Mark
December 9 Luke
December 16 John
At each class, Linda and Joe will take a look at one Gospel writer to see how he approached and celebrates the Incarnation. The writers' different perspectives will offer an opportunity for us to reflect on our own patterns for embracing this season.
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Join us for a Thanksgiving Day potluck dinner |
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SJC will once again host a Thanksgiving Day potluck dinner. Plan to join us on Thursday, Nov. 25 following the 10 a.m. service for the dinner in Taliaferro Hall.
Roast turkey will be provided, but guests are asked to bring a side dish to help make the meal complete.
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Advent procession with carols set for November 28 |
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The Advent Procession of Lessons and Carols at St. John's Cathedral is a sequence of readings, hymns, and choral music exploring themes of Advent - darkness, light, despair, hope, and justice. As you listen, consider how these themes are reflected in the oldest stories and wisdom of the Bible, in the prophetic voice, and in the stories of John the Baptist and the birth of the Son of God.
During the service, the Cathedral Choir, Vergers, Readers, and Clergy process from the West to the East, from the darkness towards the direction of the sunrise, towards the land from which comes the awaited king.
Join us on the First Sunday of Advent
November 28
5 p.m.
Free and open to all!
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Call goes out for Vestry nominations as well as diocesan convention delegates
Our Parish bylaws provide a nominating process for the five (5) upcoming vacancies on the Vestry as well as two (2) Delegates to the Diocesan Convention. Nominations must be submitted and qualified by December 1. The election will be held at the Annual Parish Meeting in February.
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Love at the Core in the Palm of Your Hand |
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The new St. John's Cathedral app is now available to download to your Android and iPhone. You'll be able to hear morning devotions, listen to sermons, watch services, check the worship team schedule, and see what is going on here at the Cathedral all on your phone. Check it out! |
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Grateful Gatherings - Wednesday Night Programs continue weekly
Grateful Gatherings began Wednesday, September 8. Here is the current schedule:
5:30 p.m. Soup and bread supper in Taliaferro Hall
6 p.m. Yoga (Megan Cochran and Laura Lane) Cummings Chapel
6 p.m. Art in the Art Room with Jean Dodd and Fr. Lou Towson
6:15 p.m. Jesus's Provocative Stories: The Parables Busey Conference Room and Zoom, led by EfM cohort members
Schedule for The Parables gathering:
Nov. 10 - Lost Sheep & Lost Coin
Nov. 17 - The Prodigal Son
Dec. 1 - The Rich Fool
For information on any course offered by St. John's Cathedral, contact Michael Corrigan.
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Donate altar flowers in memory of someone or to commemorate a special day such as a birthday or anniversary. The suggested donation is $65, and should be sent to:
St Johns Cathedral
Attention: Accounting/Flower Donation
256 East Church Street
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Please include the date that you would like the flowers on the altar and any words for the dedication when you send in your donation. Thank you! For more information, contact Teresa Mason.
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Sunday, November 7
Ward Blakely, Jean Busey
Monday, November 8
Trent Burden, Kay Calliste,
Jurnee Francois
Tuesday, November 9
Emilee Millan, Charlotte Spruill,
Sarina Kudryavtsev
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Thursday, November 11
Jackie Neifert, Jerry Wisner,
Faye Wisner, Nicholas Edwards
Friday, November 12
Hud Berrey
Saturday, November 13
Ellie Riggs, Barbara Vorpe
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Transition Committee Appointees
Beloved in Christ,
The Standing Committee was once again humbled to see the excitement around the Diocese for all that the Lord has in store for us through next year’s episcopal election.
We received many applications from talented clergy and laity, and we are grateful to God that there is so much willingness to serve. We extend our sincere and heartfelt thanks to those who applied but were not appointed.
With gratitude and great expectation, we announce the names of those appointed to serve on the Transition Committee:
· Barbara Stevenson, St. Mark’s, Jacksonville – Co-Chair
· The Rev. Bob Goolsby, St. Thomas, Palm Coast – Co-Chair
· Hannah Bardin, Our Saviour, Jacksonville
· Deborah Brill, St. Luke’s, Jacksonville
· Martha Cox, St. John’s Cathedral, Jacksonville
· Glenn Guiler, St. John’s Cathedral, Jacksonville
· Amy Johnson, Holy Comforter, Tallahassee
· Heather Johnston, Redeemer, Jacksonville
· The Rev. Bob Marsh, St. Mark’s, Palatka
· The Rev. Sarah Minton, All Saints, Jacksonville
· Marilyn Peterson, Holy Trinity, Gainesville
· The Rev. Tom Reeder, Christ Church, Ponte Vedra
· Pam Stefansen, St. Andrew’s, Jacksonville
· The Rev. William Stokes, St. Mark’s, Jacksonville
· Jack Tull, Christ Church, Seranata Beach
· The Rev. Adam Young, Incarnation Chapel, Gainesville
This important committee will shepherd the final slate of nominees from their announcement in early March to the election in mid-May, with an emphasis on introducing the nominees to the Diocese, and the Diocese to the nominees. They will then care for those not elected and help our Bishop Coadjutor-Elect move towards consecration.
Please keep them in your regular prayers as their initial organizing work begins very soon.
In Christ Alone,
Your Standing Committee
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