Alice and Dan: A Marriage of True Minds
Dear Cathedral,
Many years ago, a Roman Catholic nun by the name of Alice fell in love with a young man named Dan. She left her religious life and they were married. Both became artists, and Dan also became a psychologist.
When Alice began to lose her memory, she made Dan promise that he would never put her away in a nursing home, but I could see that Dan was struggling to care for her as the years went by. Knowing that he was exhausted, I encouraged Dan to place Alice in a memory unit. We both prayed a lot. One day Dan realized that he had to break his promise, for she was no longer truly safe at home. Just keep praying, I said.
Dan dreaded taking Alice to the nursing home. He was certain that she would be upset and not feel at home. Alice sat in her new room and a bell went off as they do in nursing homes to signify the changing of hours or time for dinner. “Oh!” Alice said joyfully, “There’s the bell for chapel!” Alice was convinced that she was back in the convent. She lived happily there until the day that she died.
Last week, Jay Wright hung a beautiful exhibition of the artwork and photography of Dan and Alice Hadwin. I hope that you will come by and see the love that they had for one another and for life itself. Dan is now retired from psychology and continues to take incredible photographs.
In Christ’s love,
Kate+
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Himalayas at Sunset, photograph by Dan Hadwin
Dan and Alice (pictured in the article above) charcoal on paper by Alice Hadwin
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Sunday, June 27, 2021
The Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
8 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Cathedral
Preacher: The Rev. Dr. Bob Dannals
9 a.m. Faith Forum In-Person and Online
Meeting ID: 84147785996
Listening for God in Short Stories
9 a.m. Coffee and Conversation with Dean Kate
Ingram Lounge
10 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Cathedral*
Preacher: The Rev. Dr. Bob Dannals
*Nursery open 9:45 to 11:15 a.m. and Outdoor Children's Chapel in Burwell Court
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Congratulations to EfM Graduates
Lisa Nass and Linda Martin!
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Packing Lunches for Church without Walls in Taliaferro Hall |
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St. John’s Episcopal Cathedral provided bag lunches for Church Without Walls. Due to the pandemic, our lunches are not the same as the ones we used to make. Now we provide brown bags with individually packaged food such as Vienna sausages, fruit cups, applesauce, fresh mandarin oranges, raisins, granola bars, and snack crackers. We also pack a compostable spoon, napkin, and bottle of water. Thank you to those who donated these food items! We had more than enough and those who attended were able to take an extra bag for a friend in need.
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Blood Drive This Sunday, June 27
The OneBlood bus will be at St. John's Cathedral Sunday, June 27 starting at 8 a.m. All donors will receive a $20 eGift card and a 4th of July T-shirt plus, a wellness checkup including COVID-19 antibody test, blood pressure, temperature, iron count, pulse and cholesterol screening!
Native Fresh Greens for Sale!
Look for SJC Youth in the breezeway to buy some greens and veggies. All proceeds from the greens support the SJC Youth Scholarship Fund.
Altar Flowers
The flowers at the High Altar this Sunday are given to the Glory of God and in honor and memory of Jack and Lillian Walker on the occasion of their 67th wedding anniversary by Donna Lu Walker Bell.
Clergy on Call
Please call on our clergy to assist you in your faith journey. We can always be reached by calling the 24/7 clergy-on-call number, (904) 252-0680. We are all in this together!
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Share a Link to Receive Kate's Morning Devotion with a Friend!
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Plan to Celebrate with Us on July 4th |
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St. John's Cathedral offers many ways to get involved. Take a class. Join a Bible study or book discussion. Below are a few opportunities to add to your calendar. See the complete list of offerings here.
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Ways to Donate Flowers for the Altar |
Roses are Red
Violets are blue
I love helping with Altar flowers
HOW ABOUT YOU?
Did you know there are several ways you can contribute to flowers for the High Altar in our beautiful Cathedral?
- Make a donation of $65.00 and pick a Sunday and a dedication.
- Join our Flower Guild and sign up to make simple vase arrangements (flowers provided) friendships guaranteed!
- Call your florist or ours (Dinsmore Florist) and order for a Sunday.
- You can also choose an anytime gift of your own flower arrangement for the altar.
For help or more information, click my name to send me an email Teresa Mason or call 545-7745. I can’t wait to hear from you!
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Godspell
Saturday, June 26 | 8 p.m. | Taliaferro Hall
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The Apex Theatre Studio Inc. is delighted to present “Godspell,” the well-loved Off-Broadway classic that puts a contemporary spin on the Gospel of St. Matthew. An instant hit when it was produced Off Broadway in 1971, “Godspell” offers a variety of musical styles and theatrical formats to make the Gospel of St. Matthew accessible to today's audiences. Its much-loved score includes the hits "Day by Day" and "Prepare Ye the Way." Jake Moorehead, a rising junior at the prestigious Point Park University (Musical Theatre program), will play the role of Jesus.
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A Heritage Cookbook Workshop
June 30 | 12 p.m. | Zoom
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Every recipe has a story behind it waiting to be told. Create your own heritage cookbook in this fun workshop! To attend and receive the Zoom link, email the Cathedral Bookstore. Space is limited, so claim your spot today!
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New Sacred Ground Group Now Forming!
Tuesdays, July 6 - November 9
Every other week
5 - 7 p.m. | Zoom
Are you interested in working with a small group to share your story, discover how race and racism have impacted you, and engage in meaningful conversation about what you learn about yourself? Let us know! Fill out the form on this webpage.
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Sunday, June 27
Patty Donahoo, Lou Towson
Monday, June 28
Wendy Anderson, Betty Petway,
Ben McGraw, Ciara Sanders
Tuesday, June 29
Jannette Delaney, Christine Whitney,
Kinsleigh Tucker
Wednesday, June 30
Collin Walker, Edward Harrison,
Glenn Guiler
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Thursday, July 1
Missy Holcomb
Friday, July 2
John Falconetti
Saturday, July 3
Buzz Dozier, William Courtney IV
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Diocese of Florida Prayer for the Election of Our Bishop
Almighty God, giver of every good gift, we pray that you would look graciously upon the Diocese of Florida, and so guide the minds and hearts of the Nominating Committee as they prayerfully select candidates for the election of the next bishop of this diocese, that we may receive a faithful pastor who will care for your people and equip us for our ministries: Guide also the minds and hearts of the candidates who will come before the Nominating Committee, that this process will be a time of discernment and growth in their lives and ministries; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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