Spring Forward this Sunday!
Sunday CollectAlmighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be tempted by Satan: Come quickly to help us who are assaulted by many temptations; and, as you know the weaknesses of each of us, let each one find you mighty to save; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. Readings Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7 Romans 5:12-19 Matthew 4:1-11 Psalm 32
Worship Schedule
Sunday
8 a.m.
Holy Eucharist
Cathedral
9 a.m.
Choral Eucharist
with Children's Chapel
10:30 a.m. Choral Eucharist Cathedral
Monday - Friday 12:10 p.m.
Holy Eucharist
Cathedral
THIS SUNDAY'S MUSIC
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Capital Campaign Update
To view the latest Capital Campaign update,click here. To view a summary of expenditures through September, 2010, click here.
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Donate altar flowers to honor someone you love. Click on the photo above for details.
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Enjoy Cathedral Delights for a great cause!
Be sure to sign up for any or all of the special parties available through Cathedral Delights! Parishioners have volunteered to host wonderful meals in their homes, each with a special theme (French, Syrian, an elegant Napa wine tasting, and more!) All proceeds go toward the 2011 Youth pilgrimage to San Francisco, June 17-24, 2011.
Click on the image above to see the menu offerings. You can a registration form here to print out and send to us at the church. You can mail in your reservation with your check to the cathedral today, or sign up for the dinners during Coffee Hour on Sundays. Thanks for you support! Canon Lorna
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Join HabiJax
Lenten project
Will you volunteer? During Lent, St. John's Cathedral is participating in a new HabiJax program, "A Brush with Kindness," to help homeowners in the New Town Success Zone struggling to maintain the exterior of their homes. The scope of work may include window repair, exterior painting, minor siding and trim repair, landscaping, yard clean-up, board replacement in porches, stairs or ramps.
Ted Kosters is leading St. John's volunteer recruitment effort. Work will be each Saturday during Lent. We need 15 volunteers to lead work on the project on March 19. Read more.
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Saint Mary's
Bag-A-Month Club
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This program helps the ministry of St. Mary's Church in Springfield. Grocery bags are available this week at the cathedral. This month we're shopping for household products-- paper goods, dish and laundry soap, etc. Bring the bag back next Sunday and leave it on the stage in Taliaferro Hall.
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Greetings! On Ash Wednesday, we began the season of Lent. We remember how Jesus stepped out into the desert, leaving his life behind, in order to listen to God. Lent is a time of reflection, prayer and discipline. It is a chance to make things right. If you are unsure what to do for Lent, here are some questions to ponder... Is there a relationship that I need to heal this season? Is there a book that I need to read about God? Do I need to study and learn more about a certain subject? Do I need to find some quiet time with God? Is there some way that I can directly sacrifice in order that those who live in extreme poverty will suffer little less? Am I being faithful to finding time to be with my family, friends? Do I need to move my body more? Are there foods that I should refrain from, foods that I rely on for comfort as I should rely on God? Ponder these and other questions that may arise in your heart and find a way to move closer to God during these forty days. Have a blessed Lent. In Christ's love, Kate+ The Very Rev. Kate Moorehead, Dean  | | Our Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper was a great event! Click on the photo above for a slide show. |
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SAVE THE DATE
ANNUAL PARISH RETREAT
CAMP WEED
MAY 6-8
Registration information coming soon
This Sunday is going to be AMAZING!
We're adding a new service at 9 a.m. and Sunday School moves to 10:15 a.m. starting this week. We'll have coffee hour after the 9 and 10:30 a.m. services. We will continue with three Sunday services through Pentecost. Our church is growing and this will help us make room to welcome even more people. And the 8 a.m. service will move back to Cummings Chapel this week - in newly renovated space!
Two Dean's Forums to be offered during Lent
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This Sunday, March 13, when we add a 9 a.m. service to our Sunday lineup, we will launch two new Dean's forums, one at 9 a.m. and one at 10:30 a.m., both in Ingram Lounge. At 9 a.m., parishioner and USN Arab linguist Hayley Zeller will present a class on "Egypt: Crossroads in Crisis." And at 10:30 a.m., UNF Prof. Scott Brown will teach "Art History - Images of Christ." Both courses will continue through Lent.
Sign up for the Parish Pictorial Directory
Thank you if you have signed up to have photos taken for our upcoming Parish Directory. If you have not, please sign up right away! Photos will be taken from Tuesday, March 22 through Saturday, April 2. Monday through Friday, the hours will be 2 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You may sign up on our Web site or after the Sunday services. To receive a directory you must have a picture made. Everyone will receive a free 8-by-10-inch print. We will need some volunteers to help staff and assist parishioners when they come for their photo session. Please contact Monica MacKenzie or Selecia Jones, or call 904-333-7311 to volunteer.
Sign up for Summer Camp at Camp Weed! Registration is now open for the summer camp at Camp Weed. The camp season is from June 19 to July 22. There are 7 sessions that are open to different grade levels, so check out their website for more information and registration.
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Are we planning to fast on Wednesday nights?
Sad news, folks! Only one Wednesday night soup supper is covered so far with a crew of volunteers stepping forward to make dinner. And that's for the very last dinner of the
se ason! Beginning next Wednesday, March 16, we need cooks to prepare suppers of soup, salad and bread. In keeping with past tradition, we're looking for individuals, foyer groups or just plain pals who like to make soup to sign up to prepare one of these Lenten suppers. A schedule is posted in Taliaferro Hall so please call your best friend, favorite group or talk to your partner, and choose a soup to make for our Wonderful Wednesdays during Lent! Staff assistance will be provided to familiarize you with our modern kitchen---it's a great place to spend your Wednesday afternoon cooking at St. John's!
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Youth Update
St. John's youth group will be having a "Movie Night" at Cinemark Tinseltown on Saturday 3/26, from 6 to 8 p.m. Student tickets are $8.25 with student ID, and adults tickets are $9.25. 4535 South Side Blvd. Jacksonville. Please watch for updates on the St. John's youth group facebook page.
Synergy is live
What is Synergy? Synergy is a young adults ministry for post high school, college and career folks who wish to stay connected to faith, fun and christian community here in Jax. Our first meeting with be this Sunday at 1 p.m. at Layers Cafe: 1602 Walnut Street Jacksonville. Interested? Please contact Aaron Mayeski.
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT OFFERINGS IN LENT:
CENTER FOR PRAYER & SPIRITUALITY
Heather Johnston will lead "To be or not to be ... SALTY." We are asked to be the salt of this world. What if we don't feel salty or we hear dilution is the norm? An exploration of why we believe what we believe, featuring prayer, videos and discussion. 6:30-8 p.m.
BOOK STUDY: 'THE GIFT OF YEARS'
Joan Chittister's book, The Gift off Years: Growing Older Gracefully, will be subject of a book study offered Wednesdays at 6:30 pm during Lent. The discussion will be led by Fr. Perry Smith and Jan Miller. The book is now available at the Cathedral bookstore for $11. 6:30-8 p.m.
THE LIFE YOU HAVE ALWAYS WANTED
"The Life You Have Always Wanted" is an adult class that will be offered on Wednesday nights by Fr. Bob Askren. This five-week program, March 16 - April 13, is the second half of the program for Spiritual Growth and Transformation offered during Epiphany. New members are always welcome. 6:30-8 p.m.
BOOK STUDY: 'ORGANIC GOD"
Dean Kate Moorehead will lead this series on her book of Lenten meditations, "Organic God." Copies are available in the Bookstore.
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS DISCUSSION GROUP
Harold and Karlyn Robeson will continue to lead this ministry for women who live at the Community Connections shelter across the street from the Cathedral. This is a wonderful group. Please welcome these women and their families to our Wednesday Lenten suppers. 6:30-8 p.m.
PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN & YOUTH
Youth group and music & art classes for children meet after dinner until 8 p.m. This includes a new program for grades 4 and 5, led by Canon Lorna Williams. Nursery also available.
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Lenten Quiet Day
Featuring the Rev. Hugh Douglas Dupree
St. Mary's Church
Green Cove Springs on Saturday, April 16
The Rev. Hugh Douglas Dupree will provide the Eucharistic homily for the Lenten Quiet Day in Green Cove Springs on Saturday, April 16. Details of the event can be found here.
Doug is Chaplain, Dean and Fellow of Balliol College, Oxford, who has deep roots in Jacksonville and, later, lived for his high school years in Tallahassee. Currently, he is canonically resident in the Diocese of Georgia where he was Curate/Associate Priest at St. John's Church in Savannah. Doug has the Archbishop of Canterbury's Licence to Officiate in the Province of Canterbury and the Bishop of Oxford's Licence to Officiate in the Diocese of Oxford.
Doug received a BA in English Literature from The University of the South, Sewanee and his MDiv at The Virginia Seminary. He later earned an MA and D.Phil from The University of Oxford. After serving as Honorary Curate at The City Church of St. Michael and All Angels in Oxford, he became Chaplain and Fellow of Balliol College.
We welcome this holy man of God and eagerly anticipate the breadth of spirituality he brings to the Lenten Quiet Day.
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