Saint Johns Cathedral Eagle, Second Sunday of Easter, 2011

The Eagle

Second Sunday of Easter, 2011

Collect
Almighty and everlasting God, who in the Paschal mystery established the new covenant of reconciliation: Grant that all who have been reborn into the fellowship of Christ's Body may show forth in their lives what they profess by their faith; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Sunday Worship
8 a.m. Eucharist
9 a.m. Choral Eucharist
10:30 a.m. Choral Eucharist

Monday - Friday

12:10 p.m.
Holy Eucharist
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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!

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.

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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 books and beautiful cards. 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.

ATTENTION, GRADUATING SENIORS

On Sunday May 22, we will congratulate and acknowledge our graduating high school seniors during the 9 a.m. service. If you are or if your child is a senior graduating high school this year, please let Aaron Mayeski know at amayeski@jaxcathedral.org by May 1. We will need the following for the church bulletin:

●A photo of the graduating senior

●A short bio about regarding the subject they enjoyed the most in high school, including any honors they have achieved

●Where they plan to attend school, the military or other plans

●Where they are going to study

●What are their hobbies

Greetings!

The Very. Rev. Kate Moorehead, Dean

During the Great Fifty Days of Easter, we will be focusing on the Book of Acts here at the cathedral. What happened to the disciples after Jesus rose from the dead? How did the Early Church begin? How was it that those bumbling twelve were transformed into leaders? Who was Pauland how did he shape the church? These are some of the many questions that we will address.

I will be preaching on Acts this season, and teaching a Wednesday night class on the Book of Acts as well. At the 9 o'clock Dean's Forum each Sunday, we will examine the early Church and its influence on us today.We will hear from some of the best teachers in Jacksonville: Professor Scott Brown and the Rev. Neely Towe.

And our Sunday Dean's Forum at 10:15 a.m. will focus on how acts of Christian kindness can transform lives. Our speakers in this "Primary Sources" class will be people who have been helped by such ministries as Community Connections, Family Promise, Ready4Work and the Clara White Mission.

We will wrap up our Easter celebration on May 22 with a visit from Griselda Delgado del Carpio, the Bishop of Cuba and Robert Radtke, the President of Episcopal Relief and Development. By the time Pentecost arrives, it is my prayer that each one of us will have learned a bit more about the early Christians and how we can walk in their footsteps today.

Happy Easter!

In Christ's love,

Kate+

LEADERSHIP BREAKFAST SET FOR TUESDAY

WITH SHANNON MILLER, DOROTHY PITMAN HUGHES,
MICHAEL AUBIN & DR. JONATHAN EVANS. RSVP NOW!
Join us on May 3 at 7:30 - 9

Dorothy Pitman Hughes

a.m. for our third Jacksonville Leadership Breakfast. Our focus will be "Keeping Kids Healthy - Best Practices: Nutrition, fitness and health care to build a better world for children." Our panelists will be St. John's parishioner Shannon Miller, champion gymnast who now champions child health through her foundation; Dr. Jonathan Evans, co-chair of the Jacksonville Childhood Obesity Prevention Coalition, and Michael Aubin, new president of Wolfson Children's Hospital. Our guest moderator will be community activist Dorothy Pittman Hughes, who is working with Episcopal Children's Service to promote community gardens. The event is free, thanks to support from the Jessie Ball duPont Fund. Please RSVP right away to Theresa Johnson.

And don't miss the Shannon Miller Lifestyle Women's 5K & Children's Fun Run to promote health and fitness for children! THIS Saturday, April 30 beginning at 8 a.m. at Jacksonville Landing!

ST. GEORGE'S DAY CHORAL EVENSONG

Join us this Sunday, May 1 at 5 p.m. for a festive choral service in honor of the patron saint of England. This service will feature the Cathedral Choir with the Cathedral Brass and the Jacksonville Pipes and Drums, followed by a reception in Taliaferro Hall. If you can bring a plate of cookies for the reception after this service, please do!

NEW DEAN'S FORUM CLASSES BEGIN SUNDAY

9 a.m.: Putting ACTS into Action

►May 1: The Art of Pentecost. Dr. Scott Brown will share artwork depicting images of Pentecost. Scott is a phenomenal scholar and lecturer who brings Christian art to life in his thoughtful lectures.

►May 8 and 15: Congregationalist Minister Neely Towe, who led the popular Book of Acts Bible Study at St. Mark's thisyear, will teach on the Book of Acts.

►May 22: Acts of Service to the World. Dr. Robert W. Radtke, President of the Episcopal Relief & Development Fund will talk about ERD's work internationally.

Dean's Forum at 10:15 a.m. -
Primary Sources: Voices of those who have been transformed by community ministry.

This class will feature clients and former clients of inspiring organizations who have found homes, jobs and hope with help from good people at:

►May 1 - Family Promise

►May 8 - Community Connections

►May 15 - Ready4 Work

►May 22 - Clara White Mission

Don't miss the chance to meet wonderful speakers who have been homeless, jobless or incarcerated, and have been lifted up by community ministry in Jacksonville. All Dean's Forum classes meet in Ingram Lounge.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT PROGRAMS are in full swing, with supper at 5:45 p.m. and programs at 6:30 p.m.
On the schedule:

►Fr. Perry Smith continues his discussion of Joan Chittister's book "The Gift of Years: Growing Older Gracefully" in Ingram Lounge.

►Benedictine Rule with Deacon Louise Hardman and Regina McCary in Room 301

►The Book of Acts with Dean Kate Moorehead and Selecia Jones in Room 304.

WEDNESDAYS AT 5:30 P.M.: YOGA ! and Basic A

►Yoga: The Center for Prayer & Spirituality is offering yoga in Cummings Chapel. This class is be led by Tom Holcomb.

►BASIC ANGLICANISM Basic "A" is taught by Dean Kate Moorehead in Ingram Lounge at 5:30 p.m. each Wednesday. All are welcome to begin the course any time.

The Episcopal Diocese of Florida has offered Camp Weed every summer since 1924. Campers range from grade 3 to grade 12. Activities include:
· arts & crafts · volleyball · baseball · swimming
· archery · nature trails · worship · talent shows

Counselors start at age 18 and are hired for the entire summer. Clergy serve as Deans and other adults volunteer for each session. For camp schedules, registration forms, and staff applications click here, or call 904-356-1328.

Experience Camp Weed for yourself, and see what keeps campers and staff coming back year after year. Camp Weed develops leaders. With the election of the Rev. George Young, III, there are now nine bishops in the Episcopal Church that were previously campers or counselors at Camp Weed!