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Palm Sunday Collect
Almighty and everliving God, in your tender love for the human race you sent your Son our Savior Jesus Christ to take upon him our nature, and to suffer death upon the cross, giving us the example of his great humility: Mercifully grant that we may walk in the way of his suffering, and also share in his resurrection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Worship Schedule
Sunday
8 a.m.
Holy Eucharist
Cathedral
9 a.m.
Gather at the Cathedral, walk to Hemming Plaza for Palm Sunday prayers and procession
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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DONATIONS OF EASTER FLOWERS NEEDED, PLEASE
Click on the photo above for details.
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| SHOP THE CATHEDAL BOOKSTORE & GIFT SHOP |  | OPEN AFTER ALL SERVICES ON SUNDAY
AND DURING WEEKDAY OFFICE HOURS
New this week in the Cathedral Bookstore are Easter cards featuring artwork by the children living at Sulzbacher Center. Your $15 purchase price gives a night of shelter at the center. www.giveagoodnight.org. The bookstore is open during regular church office hours as well as on Sunday following the services featuring unique gifts, books and St. John's apparel.
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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 2012 Youth pilgrimage. 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 your support!
Basic 'A' - Join us any time!
Dean Kate leads this class on Basic Anglicanism for newcomers and as a refresher for lifelong Episcopalians. 5:30 p.m. in Ingram Lounge. This is the class for those who desire confirmation, reception or reaffirmation on Pentecost Sunday, June 12.
Special Church Family Photo
Sunday at 10:15 a.m., plan on being outside the Great West Doors on Market Street for a giant group photo. Our photographers will be on the roof of the Methodist Church to take a fun family picture for our upcoming pictorial directory.
Labyrinth to be inside Taliaferro Hall
In medieval times, the labyrinth symbolized a hard path to God with a clearly defined center (God) and one entrance (birth). This self guided spiritual walking path will be set-up in the TMH beginning on Maundy Thursday for contemplative prayer and enlightenment.
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 Palm Sunday procession begins at Hemming Plaza
Don't forget that this Sunday we will gather at 9 a.m. at the cathedral to walk to Hemming Plaza, where we will meet members of other downtown churches for our Palm Sunday procession. Prayers begin at Hemming Plaza at 9:30 a.m. Read more about services for Holy Week and Easter, and be sure to invite friends to attend with you to celebrate this most holy season. Schedule of all Holy Week and Easter services is located at www.jaxcathedral.org.
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What are Christian contemplative practices?
Greetings!
 | | The Rev. Louise Hardman |
The mission of the Center for Prayer & Spirituality is to offer opportunities to awaken interest in Christian contemplative practices while being open to learning from other traditions.
Just what exactly are Christian contemplative practices, you ask. The only way I know how to explain them is to say that they are something you follow - out of your experience of God rather than your knowledge of him - and to share with you how I came to them.
I was introduced to the practice of contemplative prayer - the quiet, with-no-words prayer of the heart - at a time in my life when I was searching for a God I knew through my faith was there, but whose presence was obscured. Read more.
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Sign up for parish retreat by THIS Sunday
Have you signed up yet for our parish retreat May 6-8? The deadline for sign-ups is THIS Sunday. Here's a slide show from last year's retreat, to give you an idea of what fun is in store.
All details and registration form are in various places around church and on our website. Loads of fun, workshops and free time are built in to this fabulous time for ALL AGES at Camp Weed & The Cerveny Conference Center. Special guest this year will be The Rev. Tim Elliott, jazz pianist, author and sought-after speaker on the topic "CREATIVITY 101: What it means to live a creative life." This is THE most excellent way to bond with our parish family in a casual setting. Questions? E-mail Monica MacKenzie or call her at 904-632-9104, ext. 24.
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Youth Updates
Youth volunteers needed for the Maundy Thursday foot washing service on April 21st. We need 6-8 youth to help during this special service from 6:30-8pm here at the cathedral.
The Palm Cross making youth event and lunch will on Saturday, April 16, at the cathedral. We will be making traditional Palm Crosses in the cathedral court yard. A lunch and special devotional will follow. Please watch for updates and information on the St. John's youth group facebook page.
Synergy
What is Synergy? Synergy is a young adult's ministry for college and early career folks who wish to stay connected to faith, fun, and Christian community here in Jax. Interested? Please contact Aaron Mayeski for more info!
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CAP Visual Arts Showcase highlights children's talent
It was wonderful to host children from the Cathedral Arts Project at their Visual Arts Showcase last Sunday afternoon, along with their parents, teachers and CAP board members for their celebration at St. John's last week. Click on the photo above to see a slideshow of some of the amazing artwork. CAP artwork celebrating jazz is on display now in Taliaferro Hall. Way to go, CAP kids! |
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Lenten Quiet Day
Featuring the Rev. Hugh Douglas Dupree
St. Mary's Episcopal Church
Green Cove Springs on Saturday, April 16
10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
As your Lent is winding down, you are offered a day of quiet reflection and prayer in preparation for the wrenching events of Holy Week that culminate in the surprise of Resurrection. A Lenten Quiet Day is a gift that lets you focus intentionally on all this holy season holds for your Christian walk in faith. Hosts are the Rev. Celeste Tisdelle, Gene Bebeau, Sue Carmichael, Owene Courtney, the Rev. Louise Hardman, with the Rev. Doug Dupree, chaplain of Balliol College, Oxford, providing the eucharistic homily. Brought to you by the Institute for Prayer & Spirituality.
Bring your picnic lunch and a chair or blanket. Drinks will be provided. Details of the event can be found here.
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Spotlight on Heart2Heart: Lay Eucharistic Ministry
Lay Eucharistic Ministers have the privilege of bringing the Sunday Eucharist to members of the congregation who are unable to attend services. Through this ministry we live out our mission of insuring that we are truly "all one body, because we share one bread and one cup." We invite you to contact us through the church office if you are unable to attend service and wish to be included in this important sharing for the congregations unity in Christ through this blessed sacrament.
If you are interested in joining the Lay Eucharistic Ministry or any of the H2H Ministries, email Monica MacKenzie or call her at 904-632-9104, ext. 24.
Thank you to our Coffee Hour Angels!
Apr. 17 - The Vestry
Apr. 24 - Easter Breakfast: Bill Fouraker & Co.
We have open slots for May 8, 15 & 22. Gather your team and BE AN ANGEL!
Photo project - a special thank-you
Thank you to everyone who had their photographs made for the upcoming pictorial directory. The 8x10 photographs will be distributed soon from the Cathedral. Ordered photos will come directly to your home.
Stations of the Cross: A Service of Music
On Good Friday evening, April 22 at 7 p.m. Tim Tuller will perform special music by Marcel Dupre'. The poetry of Paul Claudel will be read by Halley Zeller in "Le Chemin de la Croix" here at the Cathedral.
Newly formed Cuba Committee meets on Sunday
In Ingram Lounge at noon today, a newly formed Cuba Committee will meet to discuss their findings from recent visits. If you have any interest in this fascinating island nation and our companion Diocese of Cuba, please attend. The meeting will be led by Bo Parker and Anthony Oswalt.
Traditional Passover Seder Dinner
A traditional Seder dinner will be held on Wednesday evening, April 20 in Taliaferro Hall at 6 p.m. Tickets are being sold today by EFM members. This six course meal with desserts from Israel will be on sale through Monday April 18 at Noon. The cost for the meal is $15, $5 for ages 5-12, free for children under age 5.
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