Worship Music in Advent and Christmas |
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At St. John’s, two of our most beloved liturgies during the Advent and Christmas seasons take the form of services of Lessons & Carols. Both of these Occasional Services have roots at King’s College Chapel in Cambridge, England. They were codified from pre-existing models into the forms we know today by the twentieth-century Anglican priest and academic Eric Milner-White, during his tenure as Dean of King’s College. Milner-White believed that more imaginative worship was needed by the Church of England, and he undertook to design these services using a combination of carefully selected scripture readings that would be interspersed with various choral and congregational hymns and carols. Interestingly, the Christmas Nine Lessons & and Carols service came first, in 1918, and influenced the creation of the similar Advent Lessons & Carols service sixteen years later, in 1934.
In honor of the 200th anniversary of the founding of Jacksonville coming up in 2022, we have commissioned a carol by composer Byron Adams. This carol, A Christmas Prayer, written for choir and organ will premiere at the Festival Nine Lessons & Carols. Adams is a JU graduate and Professor of Composition at the University of California, Riverside. Please join us on New Year's Eve as we gather to celebrate the arrival of the Messiah through scripture and singing!
~Timothy Tuller, Canon for Music
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Masks are optional at all services. |
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Sunday, December 19, 2021
Fourth Sunday of Advent
8 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Cathedral
Preacher: The Very Rev. Kate Moorehead
9 a.m. Dean's Forum
Busey Conference Room & Zoom
9 a.m. Improv Christmas Pageant, Cathedral
10 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Cathedral*
Preacher: The Very Rev. Kate Moorehead
Offertory Music: Magnificat (Service in E flat)
by Herbert Brewer
The Cathedral Choir
12:30 p.m. Church Without Walls
Dean's Garden
*Nursery open 9 to 11:10 a.m. and Children's Chapel.
This service is live-streamed.
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Improv Christmas Pageant is Sunday at 9 a.m. |
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All children are invited to join us at 8:30 a.m. this Sunday in Ingram Lounge where they’ll put on their costumes and then head over to the cathedral for this amazing Christmas Pageant scheduled for 9 a.m.
This year's event will feature improv-style play related to relevant readings and promises to be a lot of fun. Please join us afterward for a celebration reception.
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Christmas Eve
Friday, December 24
4, 6* & 11* p.m.
*with Cathedral Choir and Brass
Livestreamed at 6 and 11 p.m.
At 6 p.m. Bishop Samuel Johnson Howard will be preaching
At 11 p.m. the Very Rev. Kate Moorehead will be preaching
Christmas Day
Saturday, December 25
10 a.m. in Cummings Chapel
Sunday, December 26
Following the Liturgy for Christmas Day
8 & 10* a.m.
*Cathedral Choir
Livestreamed at 10 a.m.
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Greening of the Cathedral takes place Dec. 23 |
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Thursday, December 23
9 a.m. to noon
The Sanctuary Guild invites everyone to join them in adorning the sanctuary with garland, wreaths and poinsettias. Bring the whole family and help get the Cathedral ready for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day!
Both the Cathedral and Cummings Chapel will be decorated for Christmas. All hands are welcome.
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Episcopal Relief & Development seeks donations to aid those impacted by tornadoes |
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Episcopal Relief & Development is working to help thousands of families who lost everything as a result of last week's devastating tornadoes in Kentucky, Arkansas, Illinois, and Tennessee.
The tornadoes that swept the mid-Mississippi Valley were the most powerful seen in a decade, shredding community infrastructure, killing at least 90 people and leaving thousands without their homes. From ER&D: Please help us work with the local partners and dioceses in need of our assistance to provide relief and support. Make an urgent tax-deductible donation to Episcopal Relief & Development today.
Dozens of people were feared dead, and communities across the Midwest and South were digging through rubble last Saturday after a string of unseasonably powerful storms and tornadoes swept across six states overnight.
Gov. Andy Beshear of Kentucky said that at least 70 had been killed, and the state’s death toll could increase to more than 100. The state was hit by four tornadoes, he said, including one that stayed on the ground for more than 200 miles.
In Mayfield, Ky., about 110 people had huddled inside a candle-making factory when a tornado ripped through it. About 40 people were rescued, but Gov. Beshear said he believed “dozens” had been killed there. At a news briefing last Saturday, shaken local officials said they were struggling to comb through the debris amid blocked roads and lost water and electrical service.
“We are in contact with Episcopal dioceses in the affected areas,” said Katie Mears, Senior Director, U.S. Disaster Program, Episcopal Relief & Development. “Our partners are assessing the needs in their communities created by the storms. We stand ready to assist in the coming days and weeks.” Please pray for the people impacted by the deadly tornadoes.
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SJC featured in December issue of Resident |
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St. John's Cathedral is highlighted in the December edition of the Resident newspaper. On the cover and inside (page 22) are several photos from the Be the Light Gala, which took place November 7. The event, a fundraiser for the Cathedral District, included a reception, silent auction and laser light show in the Sanctuary featuring an ensemble from the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra.
In "The Way We Were" section -- page 32 -- is a profile of Nina and John Searcy, who, in August of this year celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary.
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SJC Afghan Apartment Update |
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Thank You, Thank You, St. John's Cathedral!
Our Afghan family has arrived in Jacksonville! They will be settled in a three-bedroom apartment that we are ready to set up as soon as there is availability. Understandably, many of the families who barely escaped the Taliban wish to maintain their anonymity. We hope to have a family photo, and possibly meet the family but have no word yet. Our family consists of two parents, one daughter (age 20), and four sons (ages 18, 16, 11 and 8). They are currently in an Airbnb where they have already begun the challenging orientation process to American life with the assistance of the Catholic Charities Refugee Resettlement Agency (CC).
SJC parishioners and friends not only donated essential items of good quality, but also monetary donations that allowed us to shop garage sales and thrift stores for needed items. A little paint or refinishing can make scratched-up furnishings look new again! Since needs vary by family, there are always duplications and gaps in donation items. Our four boys will sleep in a double set of bunk beds purchased by CC, while other families will enjoy a sofa, dining room set, and numerous other items for which we had duplications donated by SJC parishioners. Please keep the donations coming as CC will be resettling 50 families over the next year.
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A successful Christmas Potluck Dinner |
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Those attending SJC's Christmas Potluck Dinner on Dec. 15 feasted on roast turkey, ham, side dishes brought by guests, and plenty of desserts. |
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Cathedral District's Lighting of the Basilica |
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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.
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Stewardship - Pledge Update |
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We're almost there!! Thank you to all who have pledged during this year’s 2022 Stewardship Campaign. Your generous pledge helps us with next year’s budget and also enables us to offer meaningful, in-person and virtual programs and services for our Cathedral community and beyond. If you haven't done so already, won’t you please send in your pledge? Here’s how:
- Pledge Online Today
- Fill out a pledge card located in the pew on Sundays or mail in the card that you received through the U.S. Mail.
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If you would like to have a pledge card mailed to you, please contact Pam Searcy at 632-9104, ext. 106 or psearcy@jaxcathedral.org
Thank you and may God Bless you always!
Pam Searcy
Stewardship Manager
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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:
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Love at the Core in the Palm of Your Hand |
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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.
Check it out!
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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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The good, the bad and the 8 o'clockers! |
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Recently, all of the people who serve at the 8 o’clock service got together for a little holiday cheer. Pictured from left to right: John Hunt, Lewis Hunt, Bo and Ellie Smith, Bob Hill, Tony and Donna Bell, Ed and Sharon Millan, Cathy Hicks. Attended but not pictured are: Jenny Parish, Judi Roscoe, Linda and Garfield Rosengren, Kate Moorehead, and Saundra and Bob Kidd. |
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Sunday, December 19
Shirley Bush, Sam Craddock
Monday, December 20
Laneia McCrea,
Liesl Gavronsky-Howsare
Tuesday, December 21
Samuel Holcomb, Sarah Nussbaum
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Wednesday, December 22
Tammie Corey
Thursday, December 23
Noel Dania
Friday, December 24
Henry Jenks, John Waidner
Saturday, December 25
Pixianne Beasley
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