Saint Johns Cathedral Eagle, Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

The Eagle

The Fourth Sunday after Pentecost, 2011

Collect

O Lord, mercifully

receive the prayers of your people who call upon you, and grant that they may know and understand what things they ought to do, and also may have grace and power faithfully to accomplish them; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

Readings

Genesis 25:19-34
Psalm 119:105-112

Romans 8:1-11
Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23

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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YOGA CONTINUES ALL SUMMER!

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

Walking the Mourner's Path: On Oct. 20-22, St. John's Cathedral will offer training for facilitators in the nationally recognized program, "Walking the Mourners Path." This is a Christ-centered grief support program that focuses on transforming participants' lives from grief to joyful living. Trained persons become "grief recovery ministers" for their church. A program for participants will be scheduled in the fall following the completion of this facilitator training program. Registration forms are available by contacting Catherine Gilbert at 480-657-8503 or you may call Nancy Altman at 904-398-4135 for information. Cost of the training for new facilitators is $350. The fee is $250 if more than one person from a parish attends. Lunch will be provided each day.

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.

Art classes at Sulzbacher offer homeless residents a creative outlet

Are you inspired to help with art classes at the Sulzbacher Center for the homeless?

Greetings!

For the past year, Edie Moore-Hubert and Carolyn Snyder-Menke have been running art and music classes at the Sulzbacher Center under the auspices of St. John's Cathedral. The classes meet on the last Tuesday of each month from 7-8:30 p.m. Edie welcomes volunteers to help and contributions to pay for supplies. (Make checks payable to St. John's Cathedral and write "Sulzbacher Arts" in the subject line.) Here is a report from Edie about this remarkable ministry:

It seems something wonderful happens each month. In November and December, we made Christmas cards. One young man said he didn't have anyone to give a card to, and didn't think he would make one. Carolyn suggested he make a card for himself, with a message of encouragement, etc. This idea engaged him, and he spent the rest of the class making a very creative and beautiful card. At the end of the class, he gave the card to one of the other residents. She had him sign it, and was an artist herself, so had a great appreciation for what he had made. Read more.

CHRISTMAS IN JULY CAN HELP PAY THE BILLS!

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 month, please think of Christmas. Your church family will be grateful!

SUMMER WEDNESDAYS WITH DEAN KATE 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.

INTERESTED IN SERVING AS AN ACOLYTE?

We will be holding a training for acolytes and chalice ministers this Sunday, July 10, at NOON in the cathedral. This training is open to all who are interested.

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 the Cathedral School board and staff.

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: Sanctuary Guild

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.

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. If you can help, please take time to fill out this questionnaire. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

Sign up for ICS workshops

The Institute of Christian Studies (ICS) has a number of workshops coming in the fall. The workshops are offered to members of all parishes in the Episcopal Diocese of Florida. For more information on all of the upcoming workshops, or to sign up online, click here.

Contemplative Prayer: A Way to Recovery

Hosted by Dianne Larson and Tim Lynch

and the Center for Prayer & Spirituality

We are powerless and through prayer and meditation, we come closer to our Higher Power.

Join us for an hour on Saturday mornings to practice contemplative prayer as a means to transformation. There will be a welcome and introduction to the hour, then time for silent prayer of the heart and meditation. This will be followed by conversation.

If you are not familiar with the practice, come and hear about it. Come back if it is a fit for where you are on your path on the journey.

9:30 - 10:30am

4th Saturday of each month

Begins 23 July, Cummings Chapel, St, John's Cathedral

enter from Duval Street or through the back entry to the cathedral on Church Street