Annual Belize Day Celebration

Come celebrate the 43rd anniversary of Belize's independence from Great Britain THIS SUNDAY. Join us for coffee hour directly after and experience a taste of Belizean cuisine as we celebrate the vibrant Belizean community alive at St. John’s.

Sunday, September 15, 2024, 8:00 am Said Holy Eucharist: Rite II (In the Lady Chapel)

Sunday, September 15 , 2024, 10:00 am Sung Holy Eucharist: Rite II (In the Sanctuary)

In-Person and Live Streamed on YouTube | Leaflet

Flowers for this Sunday have been sponsored by Ms. Merdith Morris in memory of her daughters Iona and Anna Facey

A very happy birthday to all who are celebrating this week including Ms. Beverly Belisle and Dr. Lo Sprague.

Vestry-On-Call: Canon Lurelean Gaines, Senior Warden

Vestry members are partners with clergy, encouraging the growth of community and the establishment of common ground in the spiritual life of the congregation. Parishioners are always welcome to speak with these individuals on Sunday morning; they assist in making sure our questions, comments, or concerns are heard.

Upcoming

Children and Youth Chapel

THIS SUNDAY

10:00am

We welcome the children and youth to the CYF Room after the opening acclamation and return during the peace. We're excited to be using the curriculum "The Big Way of Love for Kids", which comes from the Episcopal Church's "The Way of Love", a rule of life with seven spiritual practices that help us all to look, live, and love more like Jesus.

Summer Newsletter

The latest edition of Cathedral Life, the quarterly newsletter of St. John's Cathedral, is now available. Included are updates regarding the development, a preview of new vestments, a letter from the Senior Warden and so much more.

Additional information regarding registration for the Cathedral Choral Festival 2024 have also been included.

Read and Download Here

Food Pantry Distribution

Saturday, September 21

8:30 am - 10:30 am

Our Food Pantry distribution is next week Saturday, September 21. We are committed to supporting our community by providing fresh produce, canned goods, and frozen goods to families in need. The gates will open at 8:30am, and we will continue serving until supplies last. We invite everyone to come and take advantage of this opportunity to access nutritious food for themselves and their families.

Community

Girls' Friendly Society (GFS)

An international, non-profit organization affiliated with the Episcopal Church, for girls and women, regardless of race, religion, or nationality. GFS provides a support system aimed at developing the whole person through programs of worship, outreach, study, and recreation. GFS creates a diverse, intergenerational community. If you or someone you know is interested in participating, please connect with The Very Rev. Anne Sawyer.

Guibord Center Presents - Take Heart Now: Spiritual Tools for Centering and Compassion

Every Monday

6:00pm-6:45pm

The Guibord Center's new online series, Take Heart Now: Spiritual Tools for Centering and Compassion, brings you inspirational and experiential presentations from notable leaders in our community. Each Monday, a new speaker will share concepts, stories, and centering tools that help ground you in spirituality and compassion. Each session will include a brief introduction, a 30- 35-minute presentation, including a centering experience, and about 10 minutes of questions based on discussion in the chat.

Dreams Awake: A Concert of Celtic-Inspired World Music

TOMORROW

8:00 pm, Music for Harp begins at 7:30 pm

Join soprano Shannon Doe Ewing and pianist Kyle J. Hartman for an evening of enchanting melodies and ethereal vocals. Experience original arrangements featuring acoustic instruments and live production elements that bring the haunting beauty and intricate harmonies of Celtic music to life here at St. John's.

Follow THIS LINK for tickets!

Field Trip to the Broad Museum

Thursday, September 19

5:00pm-8:00pm

Meet up with other parish members at The Broad Museum on September 19 from 5:00pm-8:00pm. Contact the Rev. Mel Soriano for more information. The Broad houses a nearly 2,000-piece collection of contemporary art featuring 200 artists. The Broad has $17 parking but is easily accessible by Metro (A/E line station Grand Ave Arts is just a block away).

St. John's Cathedral Choral Festival 2024

Saturday and Sunday, October 5 and 6

“Let all the world in every corner sing!”

All are welcome to join the St. John’s Cathedral Festival Chorus in a performance with the Laós Chamber Orchestra and Christopher Gravis, in historic St. John’s Cathedral.

October 5 and 6, 2024

Ralph Vaughan Williams | Five Mystical Songs

Gustav Holst | Two Psalms

Participation Includes: welcome reception, sheet music, lunch, a live public performance with full string orchestra in beautifully historic St. John’s Cathedral, and a reception following the concert.

$120 per participant

visit our website to sign up. Space is limited.

SCHEDULE:

Saturday, October 5

9:30am - Welcome Reception

10:00am - Piano/Chorus Rehearsal

12:00pm - Lunch Provided & Social Time

1:00pm - Piano/Chorus Rehearsal

3:00pm - Break

3:30pm - Piano/Chorus/Soloist Rehearsal

5:00pm - End for the day

Sunday, October 6

1:30pm - Choral Warm Up

2:00pm - Full Orchestra and Chorus Rehearsal

1:30pm - Break

4:00pm - Public Concert

5:00pm - Reception

Second Annual Shepherd's Cup

Monday, October 14

Calling all golfers! The second annual Shepherd’s Cup Golf Classic and Dinner will be held at the Industry Hills Golf Club and Pacific Palms Resort in the City of Industry. This year’s event will benefit campus ministries in the Diocese of Los Angeles, including Canterbury USC!

More information about the tournament and registration links are here. Contact the church office to make up a foursome and compete for the Shepherd's Cup.

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