Saint Johns Cathedral Eagle, Second Sunday after Pentecost

The Eagle

Second Sunday after Pentecost, 2011

Collect

Almighty God, you have built your Church upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone: Grant us so to be joined together in unity of spirit by their teaching, that we may be made a holy temple acceptable to you; 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
10:30 a.m. Choral Eucharist

Monday - Friday

12:10 p.m.
Holy Eucharist
Cathedral

THIS SUNDAY'S MUSIC

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Garden gifts for our

Christian educators!

Any of our Sunday School teachers and other Christian educators who didn't receive their thank-you gifts (garden tools and flower seeds) last week, please see or email Theresa Johnson.

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.

It's easy to make a pledge payment or donation online. Thank you!

Have you remembered St. John's in your estate planning?
The Episcopal Church Foundation can help.

YOGA CONTINUES ALL SUMMER!

The Center for Prayer & Spirituality is offering yoga in Cummings Chapel, led by Tom Holcomb. Free!

SHOP THE CATHEDAL BOOKSTORE & GIFT SHOP

OPEN AFTER ALL SERVICES ON SUNDAY
AND DURING WEEKDAY OFFICE HOURS

We have lots of beautiful items for graduates in our bookstore & gift shop. 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.

Greetings!

Each summer we try to come up with a catchy phrase so parishioners realize we are open for business all summer, even though school is out and you may be away on vacation. Episcopalians are notorious for taking the summer off! You may remember we used "We'll keep the lights on" and "Don't make us sell the silver" in the past. So this year it's "Christmas in July."

We are very conscious of expenses and our budget, but it is a struggle in the summer months. We're always "waiting" on Christmas. December is the time when many members pay their pledge. This summer we are asking everyone who pays their pledge in December to pay it in July. Our expenses are pretty equal every month and waiting on Christmas is heartburn for bookkeeping.

So this July, think of Christmas. You'll be glad you did.

Peace,

Carol Schott, Canon Bursar
Charles Winney, Treasurer

in July

Pentecost - June 12, 2011
Pentecost was a glorious day with a Baptism at the 9 a.m. service and many confirmations, receptions and reaffirmations at the 10:30 a.m. service. We celebrated the birthday of the church with lots of birthday cakes- one for each month. Click on the Picture to check out the slide show!

Ordination to the Priesthood- June 19, 2011
Bishop Howard was flanked by many priests from around the diocese to ordain Wiley Ammons, George Hinchliffe and our own Beth Tjoflat to the Sacred Order of Priests. Click on the picture to catch a glimpse of the wonderful day!

HONOR THOSE YOU LOVE WITH FLOWERS AT THE ALTAR The Sanct Flowers at Altar

uary Guild welcomes contributions to help adorn the High Altar and Transept Altars with floral tributes. We need gifts through the end of the year! You donation can honor someone special, in thanksgiving or loving memory, or may be given in recognition for a special anniversary or event. Your flower gift will be acknowledged in the Sunday bulletin. You can sign up to donate flowers online at www.jaxcathedral.org , or email Carol Schott.

CURSILLO ULTREYA - This Sunday, the area ultreya will be hosted by St. John's. The Ultreya service begins at 5 p.m. followed by a cover dish potluck in Taliaferro Hall.

NEW WEDNESDAY PROGRAMS HAVE BEGUN! The Basic A class with Dean Kate begins at 5:30 p.m. At 6:30 p.m., Dean Kate is leading a book study of "Walking The Bible: A Journey by Land Through the Five Books of Moses" by Bruce Feiler. Books are available for $15 in the cathedral bookstore.

HELP BUY SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR ST. MARY'S CHILDREN. June's Bag-a-Month Theme is Gift Cards for the children of St. Mary's Episcopal Church. St. Mary's staff will take the children shopping for back-to-school clothing, shoes and school supplies. Please drop off your gift card (with the amount marked somewhere on the card) in the offering plate no later than NEXT SUNDAY, July 3. Thank you for your generous spirit for those less fortunate.

INTERESTED IN SERVING AS AN ACOLYTE?

We will be holding a training for anyone interested in serving as an acolyte this Sunday at NOON in the cathedral. Training for chalice ministers and lectors will be forthcoming.

ENJOY 'BREAKFAST WITH HENRI NOUWEN'

Our traditional 9 a.m. summer breakfasts begin this Sunday-- a great way for those who attend the 8 and 10:30 services to meet and fellowship over a delicious meal. Each Sunday we will read a short passage by Henri Nouwen to discuss at our tables. Ministry groups are needed to prepare this Sunday meal time together-- contact the office to sign up. The suggested donation for breakfast is $4 for all ages. This week's breakfast will be provided by our properties committee.

THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR SUMMER BREAKFAST CHEFS!

June 19: The Properties Committee

June 26: The Early Birders (Don & Jackie Neifert, Claude Moulton & Christine Whitney, Gil & Nancy Wright)

July 3: Men's Breakfast & Bible Study Group

July 10: The Cathedral School Board & Staff

July 17: DoK

July 24: Vestry

July 31: Godly Play Teachers

August 7: Rolland Kohls, Judith Halpin & Charlotte Walker

August 14: The Vergers Guild

August 21: THIS SLOT AVAILABLE!

August 28 Rally Day Refreshments: THIS SLOT AVAILABLE!

This is really great fun! Sign up today with your family or friends! Summer Breakfasts will continue until August 21.

LEARN ABOUT AUDIRE, TRAINING IN SPIRITUAL DIRECTION. Two St. John's parishioners, Joe O'Shields and Claudia Milligan, are participating in Audire: The Central Florida Foundation for Spiritual Direction, Inc. and recommends to anyone interested an information, orientation day on Saturday, July 9th from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at San Pedro Retreat Center in Winter Park. Audire is a three-year formation program that trains people for the ministry of spiritual direction, providing listening and companioning skills that are beneficial to many ministries. The Orientation Day is designed to provide information and answer questions for those interested in the program. A new term begins in September. More information about Audire can be obtained at www.audirespiritualdirection.org. To register for the Orientation Day, contact Diane Francisco at 321-254-1876 or DRFran09@aol.com.

ANOINTERS OFFER PRAYER MINISTRY EACH SUNDAY
Do you have a concern and wish to pray with someone? Did something good happen to you? Come to the side altar and ask God for guidance or thank God for what has happened. This confidential ministry is available in the Holy Communion and Ascension Chapels during Communion. The anointer will say a prayer for you and then anoint you with holy oil. You will leave with a blessing and know that God is there for you whenever you need Him. Please come and see.

WHEELCHAIR MINISTRY - Art Towson gathers volunteers to be helpers for the Wheelchair Ministry. They support our parishioners who need assistance in getting over from the surrounding residences to Communion. Can you help out with this? Call Art at 744-6982 or email cloverlyfl@comcast.net to assist.

EFM - Education for Ministry, has made a world of difference for so many people here at the Cathedral, in the diocese, and the world wide Anglican community. Here at the Cathedral we have two ongoing groups, one taught by Jay Wright and the other by Joe and Laura O'Shields, that gather to read the Bible, learn about the history of the world wide churches and the Episcopal church as well as reflect theologically on our everyday experiences. Contact Joe or Laura O'Shields, joeoshie@comcast.net, 904-399-5916. We welcome visitors at this time and involvement with us for next fall .

LET US KNOW IF YOU NEED PASTORAL CARE, PRAYERS Because of recently enacted privacy laws, hospitals do not call the cathedral to let us know automatically if you are in the hospital. Please call the office and let us know so that our clergy can visit you, bring flowers and pray for your swift recovery. Our prayer list is kept with Judy Maurer in the office and then included each week in this bulletin. Confidential prayers are passed on to the Daughters of the King through the pew cards. Let us know so that we can pray for and help you.

SAVE THE DATE/RALLY DAY: Rally Day is Aug. 28. Don't miss this opportunity to learn about the many classes, volunteer opportunities and the outreach ministries offered at the cathedral.

Family Promise Week is coming up! We need volunteers

to help with this important - and enjoyable - project.

St. John's Cathedral will be a "host church" for the Family Promise program July 24-31. We need folks to sign up to stay at church one night or more, and others who can provide a meal, snacks, toiletries, linens and other items. I plan to spend a night or two at church during that week! Please join me!

If you can help, please take time to fill out this questionnaire.

Even if you can commit to providing just a carton of milk, a box of granola bars or a few bottles of shampoo, you'll be helping make our guests (two or three families) feel welcome during this week. We hope to schedule volunteer training soon with Family Promise staff to make sure things go smoothly.

Family Promise has been based in Jacksonville for five years. The program helps people in economic crisis find jobs and permanent housing. In most cases, these are intact families who are not eligible to stay together at Sulzbacher or other shelters. They are law-abiding people who are facing economic challenges. During the day, the adults are either at job interviews, or at the Family Promise office working with job-placement counselors. The children ride to and from school or summer activities in the Family Promise van. At the end of the day, Family Promise transports its clients to a host church where they stay for a week at a time. Volunteers at the host churches provide dinner and breakfast, and stay at church while the families are there.

This will be the first time St. John's has provided shelter for homeless families in this program. Contact Rolland Kohls at kohls26@hotmail.com or me if you have any questions.

All blessings,

Theresa Johnson, Cathedral Executive