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Members of the Sanctuary Guild were busy Thursday morning adorning the sanctuary with garland, wreaths, and poinsettias to help get the Cathedral ready for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day!

SJC-furnished apartment ready for family

I want you to have a message of hope this holiday season. Here is a picture of the family that recently arrived in Jacksonville from Afghanistan. Thanks to the work of Pat Ellis and our Outreach Council, in partnership with Catholic Charities, we were able to furnish an entire apartment for this family. They had to leave their home in the middle of the night, leaving their dog behind. They had to spend five days in an airport with no food. They arrived exhausted. They know no English but one of the little boys just kept repeating the words, Thank You. Their apartment has three bedrooms and is beautifully furnished thanks to your donations. It is now their home.

God bless you. Thank you for making room for Christ this Christmas.

With love,

Kate+

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Cathedral District's Lighting of the Basilica

For the remaining weekends before Christmas – through December 26, Friday through Sunday, an incredible Light Art & Sound Installation will take place at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. This visual marvel laser light installation will be projected onto the façade of the church. Enjoy the spectacular beauty of the show accompanied by recorded performances of the Cathedral District Church musicians, the Jacksonville Symphony, and the Jacksonville Children’s Chorus.

Visit the Lighting of the Basilica at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, 121 East Duval Street, Jacksonville through December 26, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.

Light show repeats every 15 minutes.

Get Connected!

St. John's Cathedral offers many ways to get involved. Take a class. Join a Bible study or book discussion. See the complete list of offerings here.

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Volunteer Opportunities

HABI-JAX

HabiJax has set aside Saturday, January 15 as a volunteer day for St John’s Cathedral. Hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., with an hour lunch break. We need 6 to 8 volunteers. To volunteer, please email Deb Fewell, HabiJax Community Engagement Manager at dfewell@habijax.com and cc Steven Gahan navymsn2@hotmail.com

Blessings in a Backpack Packing Dates

Volunteers are welcome to come pack backpacks on the following Thursdays: January 6, and January 26 at 9:30 a.m. at St. John's Cathedral. Contact: Joan Burchell burchelli@aol.com

The Sanctuary Guild Needs You!

Our Guild is made up of the Flower Guild and the Altar Guild. Together, we ready our beautiful spaces for all types of services. No matter what time you are able to give, there is an opportunity for you! Preparing our Cathedral for worship is a gift you can give to everyone attending or watching.

If you are interested in getting started or have questions please contact:

Faye Wisner fwisner@comcast.net

Love at the Core in the Palm of Your Hand

The SJC app has new updates! Now you can listen to adult and children formation classes anytime you wish. In addition, you can hear morning devotions, listen to sermons, watch services, check the worship team schedule, and see what is going on here at the Cathedral.

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Donate Altar Flowers

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.