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Letter from Claudia: Shower Of Blessings
Nine years ago, a handful of parishioners decided it was high time for St. Paul’s to reach out to the growing homeless population of men and women living in Balboa Park. The diocese had a mobile Shower Unit and we had two parking lots, a water supply, a sewer access and electricity near one of them. The First United Methodist church in Mission Valley asked if they could serve breakfast for us. Inspired by what was happening, more parishioners volunteered, donated clothes and towels, and gave us money to buy hygiene and other supplies. ... Click Here to Read More
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Sunday's Schedule:
May 5
Sixth Sunday of Easter
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8 am - Holy Eucharist - In the Cathedral
9 am - Forum - In the Guild Room
9 am - Art Show - In the Great Hall
10 am - Infant & Toddler Play Room - Nursery (enter through courtyard)
10:30 am - Choral Eucharist - In the Cathedral or Worship Online
11:45 am - Coffee Hour - In the Great Hall
4:30 pm - St. George's Procession - In the Dean's Courtyard
5 pm - St. George's Evensong - In the Cathedral, or Worship Online
6 pm - St. George's Reception - In the Great Hall
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Thank you, Gabriel Arregui!
On Sunday morning we will thank our assistant organist, Gabriel Arregui, for his many years of ministry on our cathedral staff. If you plan to make a donation to his purse, please do so before Sunday. You have a last chance to hear him at the 1 pm organ recital tomorrow, Friday, May 3.
To express your appreciation monetarily, please visit our Give page and selecting the "Purse for Gabriel” fund. Gifts must be made no later than Sunday May 5.
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Forum: Poetry Slam
9 am, The Guild Room
It’s once again time for another St. Paul’s Cathedral Poetry Slam. Bring a poem to recite or come to listen to our Cathedral friends read a favorite or original poem. Performances are limited to 4 minutes. The process will be "open-mic" but there will be a sign-in sheet for anyone who would like to share a poem. Hosted by Barbara Parry from the Formation Committee.
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"Human / Nature" Art Show
9 am to 1 pm, The Great Hall
"Human/Nature: The Incredible Oneness of Things" is the title of Jan Philips' art show featured in the Great Hall of St. Paul's Cathedral until May 19. Join us in the Great Hall after services, or contact Kathleen Burgess to make an appointment for a private viewing. View additional details about the show (Click Here).
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St. George's Evensong
Sunday, May 5, 5 pm, The Cathedral or Worship Online
Our annual St. George’s Evensong is equally a celebration of St. George, the patron saint of England and our Anglican and British heritage. Preceding the 5 pm service, we will gather in the Dean’s Courtyard at 4:30 pm to process around the block accompanied by the Cameron Highlanders Pipe Band, Scottish dancers and the slain dragon (made entirely out of bread). The service includes glorious music in the grandest style of Anglican worship sung by the Cathedral Choir accompanied by organ, brass, and timpani. Also, note that our Choristers are back for the first time since the pandemic! The Rev. Canon Richard Hogue will offer a homily. Reception to follow in the Great Hall.
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Caring for Judy MacDonald
As you may know, our beloved registrar and receptionist Judy MacDonald suffered an accident this week and has been hospitalized. She will be away from church for several weeks. Judy lives alone and doesn’t have family close by: St. Paul’s is her family here. We have set up a CaringBridge site for those who would like to stay informed about Judy’s recovery and send her good wishes. You can sign up here.
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The Music Center Campaign
“Strengthening community, connecting neighbors, and broadening outreach through music.”
The $2.5M Music Center Campaign will create a single space that centralizes all components of our music program—currently dispersed across four different levels throughout campus and without a dedicated rehearsal space—and broaden our community outreach abilities, just as the Guild Room and other spaces on campus do now, but with a special emphasis on the music and arts component of our mission and ministry. Your gift makes a difference, and every gift brings us closer to breaking ground on the Cathedral Music Center Project. Fortunately, we at St. Paul’s are not the only ones who see the civic value of this project, the Parker Foundation is challenging new donors to match their $25,000 gift to the campaign! Please indicate your desire to have your gift matched by Parker by marking “Parker Match” in the memo line of your check or on the Music Center donation page.
For more information and to make your contribution to The Music Center Campaign (Click Here)
Contact Campaign Assistant Roberta Price for more information mgcadmin@stpaulcathedral.org, (619) 298-7261 ext 228.
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St. George’s Day Tea Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to help us present our annual St. George’s Day Tea which follows the St. George’s Day Evensong on May 5!
Those wishing to assist with the creation of the traditional dragon bread, please contact Jonathan Widener (858) 349-5454.
Those wishing to assist with the creation of deviled eggs, sandwiches or volunteer as servers should contact Jen Jow (619) 840-2327.
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Sharing is Caring
St. Paul’s Simpler Living Creation Care Ministry:
Simpler Living is grateful for having had the opportunity to partner with our sister Cathedral ministries - Administration, Adult Formation, and Family Ministry - during Earth Month. We grow so much when we share our interests and work together.
We have learned and benefited from the good words and works of our Creation Care and community partners. We are thankful for the talents of Chef Katie Farina of Katie’s Healing Kitchen, Lynn Marian of Plant with Purpose, artist and activist Jan Phillips, and finally, William Morris, our Creation Care brother from GreenFaith!
William shared two important resources to elevate GreenFaith’s work for climate equity and education for tomorrow’s leaders:
Support Grassroot Leaders in Tanzania - GreenFaith is asking us to sign on to a statement in support of climate activists who are being intimidated in their own communities. Sign on.
Young people ages 18 - 35 are invited to learn about and apply for fellowships to become leaders in a year-long faith-based climate action program Greenfaith Young Adult Fellowship.
It takes more than a village to respond to the climate crisis. So thanks to you for increasing your commitment to God’s good creation through individual actions and community advocacy!
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Did you know... St. Paul's has a directory?
It’s called Realm and you can have the whole parish at your fingertips on your phone or home computer. If you are an active member or contributor to St. Paul’s, you have an entry in our directory, but unless you have activated it and made it public, other parishioners cannot see your information. You can see from the picture that Dean Penny’s information is viewable by everyone in the church. You get to choose how public you want to be; regardless of your choice, only other parishioners on Realm can access your entry. And you can change your information at any time. If you’d like help with making your directory entry more available to fellow parishioners, contact Rev. Richard Hogue (hoguer@stpaulcathedral.org) for some assistance.
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Dean’s Breakfast at Bread and Cie
Fridays, May 3, 8 am, In Person (Bread & Cie; 350 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103 )
Join Dean Penny for her weekly breakfast at Bread and Cie (every Friday). Say hello, enjoy a delicious breakfast, ask that question you've been thinking about for so long! All are welcome! Parking is easy and free.
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Holy Eucharist
Friday, May 3, 12 pm, In the Chapel of the Holy Family
A brief and informal celebration of the Eucharist in our intimate Chapel. This service is held weekly on Fridays.
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Organ Recital
Friday, May 3, 1 pm, In the Cathedral
Gabriel Arregui performs on Friday, May 3. The program will include works by J. S. Bach, Jean Langlais, and Henri Mulet. In addition, Stephen Sturk's "Diptych: Saul/Paul" will be on the program. This tone poem for organ is a musical interpretation of the Conversion of St. Paul, and was composed for Gabriel and for the patronal feast of St. Paul's Cathedral.
Be sure not to miss this performance, it is Gabriel's last one as a staff member!
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Video Game Night at St. Paul’s
Saturday, May 4, 4 – 6 pm, Guild Room
If you missed out on the first one, fret not, our Family Ministry is holding its second Video Game night Saturday May 4! Grab your controllers and get ready to battle it out with friends and fellow gamers. Whether you're into Mario Cart, Splatoon, FIFA, or other games, there's something for everyone. Drinks, snacks, and pizza will be served. Under age 7 must be accompanied by an adult. Click here to sign up!
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Chapter Meeting on Tuesday
Tuesday May 7, 5:30 pm, On Zoom (Click Here to Join)
Chapter will hold its next monthly meeting on Tuesday May 7 via Zoom. This month’s agenda items include first thoughts about next year’s pledge campaign and an update on the strategic planning process.
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Partners in ministry:
ECS Moonlight Ball
Saturday, May 18, Hyatt Regency La Jolla
Embrace our mission and make a difference at the ECS (Episcopal Community Service) Moonlight Ball! On May 18th, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla, immerse yourself in an evening of delightful cuisine, live music, and exciting auction items, all in support of ECS’ crucial initiatives for San Diego County's most vulnerable communities. From addressing mental health, substance use disorders, and homelessness to promoting early childhood education, your support of the Moonlight Ball directly impacts transformative change in our community. Learn more and secure your tickets (Click Here).
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