St. George's Day Evensong This Sunday |
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A beloved annual tradition at St. John's Cathedral, the Festal Choral Evensong in honor of St. George takes place this Sunday, April 23, at 5 p.m. Featuring the Cathedral Choir, Cathedral Brass, and Jacksonville Pipes and Drums, it is a joyful celebration of the patron saint of England. This year the Rev. Dr. Linda Privitera will be preaching, the pipers will enter playing "Highland Cathedral," and we will all sing "God Save the King" and "Jerusalem."
Truth be told, St. George may have never visited England. He was born sometime around the year 280 in what is now Turkey. He was a soldier and rose through the ranks of the Roman army, eventually becoming a personal guard to Emperor Diocletian. He was executed for being a Christian on April 23, 303, and is buried in Lod, Israel.
St. George is most widely known for slaying a dragon. According to legend, the only well in Silene, a city in modern-day Libya, was guarded by a dragon. To get water, the town's inhabitants had to offer a human sacrifice every day to the dragon. Lots chose the person to be sacrificed. On the day St. George was visiting, a princess was selected to be sacrificed. However, he killed the dragon, saved the princess, and gave the people of Silene access to water. In gratitude, they converted to Christianity.
St. George's Day was once celebrated as widely as Christmas. But the celebrations waned by the end of the 18th century after England had united with Scotland on May 1, 1707. Recently, there has been a push, involving campaigns and petitions, to make the day a public holiday in England. We hope to see you at our celebration of this legendary saint. A reception in Taliferro Hall follows the concert.
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Sunday, April 23, 2023
Third Sunday of Easter
8 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Cathedral*
Preacher: The Very Reverend Kate Moorehead Carroll
9 a.m. Conversations with Kate: About Creation
Ingram Lounge
9 a.m. Digital Disciples: Being With
Busey Conference Room and on Zoom
10 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Cathedral*
Preacher: The Very Reverend Kate Moorehead Carroll
*the service will be livestreamed
Offertory: I Am the Resurrection
Arr. Andrew Clarke
The St. John's Cathedral Choir
*This service is live-streamed on our website and
YouTube channel.
10 a.m. Formation for Children and Youth
Birth - 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 Peace.
11:30 a.m. Newcomers Brunch
Ingram Lounge
11:30 a.m. Book Launch & Signing
What Can I Do for You?
A Memoir of Love's Endurance
by Dee Beggarly
Cathedral Bookstore
1 p.m. Church Without Walls
Cummings Chapel
5 p.m. St. George’s Evensong
Cathedral
Reception follows in Taliaferro Hall
Hakimian Family Nursery Hours
8:45 to 11:10 a.m.
St. John's Cathedral Bookstore & Gift Shop
8:45 a.m. to noon
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Newcomers Brunch
Sunday, April 23
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Ingram Lounge
Join us to learn more about all that we have going on in and around St. John’s Cathedral. RSVP with Pam Searcy, Micha Gibbons or by clicking the register here button below.
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Retreat Day: Tender Conversations
Wednesday, May 3 | 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Dearing House
1924 N Laura Street
On Wednesday, May 3, The Center for Prayer and Spirituality at St. John’s Cathedral and St. Mary’s Episcopal Church will host an all-day retreat that will focus on our need to discuss death, our own and those of others. While the Easter church has moved into a stance of “No, he is not dead,” many of us are in hospital waiting rooms or cemeteries and need some tools to engage mortality.
Using Kathryn Mannix’s book, With the End in Mind we will discuss dying, death and wisdom in an age of denial. This wonderful book gives us the opportunity to eavesdrop on truthful conversations Dr. Mannix is a palliative care physician and professional counselor. You may purchase this book at the Cathedral bookstore but it is not necessary to do so or to have read the book before the retreat. Please click the "register here" button below to sign up before May 1.
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Confirmation Retreat
May 6 | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Ingram Lounge
Do you want to understand more about your Cathedral? Are you curious about the movement, colors and prayers we select in our worship services and what they all mean? Do you want to know more about the Bible, how to pray or the history of the Episcopal Church? Come and spend the morning with Dean Kate. Brunch provided! Newcomers, old-timers and just curious ones are all invited! Those who complete this workshop will be eligible to become Episcopalians on Sunday, May 28, or to renew their baptismal vows. RSVP by clicking the button below.
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May 7 is Outreach Sunday
Plan to join us after the 10 a.m. worship service for lunch in Ingram Lounge and to learn all about Hunger Fight! Dean Porter of Hunger Fight will be our guest speaker.
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Save The Date
Sunday, June 25 | 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Hunger Fight is coming to St. John's Cathedral. Help us make a difference for our neighbors with meals that keep them well-fed and books that keep them well-read! We will pack 10,000 meals and donate 400 books to children in the Jacksonville area. Sign up now, using the RSVP button below.
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Mother’s Day at the Cathedral
Sunday, May 14 | 9 a.m.
Taliaferro Hall
Moms, we will be celebrating you! Invite your children and grandchildren to come to church on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 14. You can share a delicious breakfast together at 9 a.m. then go to the 10 a.m. worship service where you will receive a pink carnation and special prayers will be offered. After the 10 a.m. service, head across the street to the St. John's Cathedral Bookstore & Gift Shop for Second Sunday on the Porch. A hand pan musician from Streams of Sound will be playing soothing music, refreshments will be available while you shop, and the bookstore has a special "Surcee" gift for you, just because we love you! We hope to see you and your loved ones at the Cathedral.
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Mother's Day Concert and Artist Reception |
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Join us for an evening full of beautiful music and visual art! Come hear the sounds of the First Coast Wind Symphony then head over to the beautiful artist reception in Taliaferro Hall and enjoy the wondrous photography of Laird. His exhibition Nature Transformed will be open through May 27. His work is framed and ready to hang. It is for sale through the St. John's Cathedral Bookstore & Gift Shop.
Sunday, May 14 | 5 p.m.
Cathedral Nave, Reception Following
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Our Baptismal Tree
We are so grateful to Brighton Hakimian, Laura L. Johnson, Paige Hakimian, and George Booth for their creative talents in making this project come to life! Liesl Gavronsky-Howsare created the time-lapse video below to show how it all came together! If you are interested in being baptized, please reach out to Owene Courtney. The next baptism Sunday is Trinity Sunday, June 4.
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SJC at the Florida Ballet
The Art@Noon group attended the Florida Ballet on Friday evening, April 14. The highlight for all was seeing Hillary Bodin's choreography of The Fog of War. Brava, Hillary!
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Green Spirits Explore Hogans Creek
SJC Green Spirits teamed up the Groundwork Jacksonville for Hogans Creek Part 2 on Saturday, April 15. We explored the creek’s headwaters, the S-Line Rail Trail and Klutho Park all in historic Springfield. Led by Kay Ehas, CEO of Groundwork Jacksonville, the group saw first-hand the state of Hogans Creek and learned about the vision for its restoration. Find out more.
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From Episcopal Parish Network |
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The Episcopal Parish Network (EN) is honored to share the first of five videos featuring the keynote conversations from the 2023 Annual Conference in Jacksonville. The first video features Mari Kuraishi, the president of the Jesse Ball duPont Fund, and the Very Rev. Kate Moorehead Carroll, dean of St. John's Cathedral Jacksonville. Their conversation touches on topics ranging from philanthropy and community investment to redeveloping neighborhoods and imagining new uses for legacy bequests. Enjoy! And stay tuned for more videos to come.
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We are so grateful for all the gracious donations given to St. Mary’s Food Pantry. Please note that they are in need of breakfast items this week. |
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Volunteer Photographers Needed
Do you love taking pictures and sharing them with the world? We have lots of opportunities for you to use your special talents with the camera. Please reach out to
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Sunday, April 23
Susan Fairbairn, Kathie Meuselbach
Bob Still, Pam Walker
Monday, April 24
Rich McKenna
Tuesday, April 25
Anice Jackson
Wednesday, April 26
Afton Fouraker, Shane Williams
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Thursday, April 27
Robert Bailey, Andrew Davis
Paige Hakimian, Ryan Uitti
Friday, April 28
Dennis Doiron, Hunter Hakimian
Leigh Long, Elizabeth Maxwell
Anita Morrill, Bob Sherer
Katharine Vann
Saturday, April 29
Brooks George, Jack Moran
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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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