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Collect
O God, the protector of all who trust in you, without whom nothing is strong, nothing is holy: Increase and multiply upon us your mercy; that, with you as our ruler and guide, we may so pass through things temporal, that we lose not the things eternal; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Readings
Genesis 29:15-28
Psalm 128
Romans 8:26-39
Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52
Sunday Worship
8 a.m. Eucharist
10:30 a.m. Choral Eucharist
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YOGA CONTINUES ALL SUMMER!
The Center for Prayer & Spirituality is offering yoga in Cummings Chapel, led by Tom Holcomb. Free!
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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. |
A Message from the Rev. Louise Hardman, Deacon/Director, Center for Prayer & Spirituality
The Center for Prayer & Spirituality sends out an almost-weekly email that includes a brief thought from sacred writings. It goes out to more than 300 folks, from South Africa, England, Okinawa and all across our country. Responses are positive, from people who welcome the spiritual lift.
One wrote: "Your Almost Weekly eWord is blessing my spiritual journey here in Spokane. May you know that your faithfulness and birthing has and is touching my heart and life. Your God-breathed message is giving me new life."
Another wrote, "Thanks so much!! I heard via an e-mail forwarded to a friend, who forwarded it to me on the gift of silence. (9/4/2010) I just came off of a 14-day retreat and it meant so very much. Blessings to you..."
A clergy spouse shared one week's offering with her husband, who used it in his sermon that week.
People stop me in the grocery store, garden shop and other places to ask if their name could be added to the distribution. They had heard about it from friends.
If you'd like to receive the Almost Weekly eWord, please send your name and email address to lhardman@jaxcathedral.org.
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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.
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Greetings!
I am writing this letter in an old lodge on top of a mountain at the Kanuga Conference Center in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Built in 1928, Kanuga is one of the oldest and largest Episcopal retreat centers in the nation. The center runs programs year round, hosting a variety of events -- from the House of Bishops to liturgical art retreats to family conferences and camps for kids. This gorgeous property is on 1400 acres atop a mountain and surrounded by Kanuga Lake.
My job this week is to chaplain a family conference. Families have been coming here for generations. One woman was here for her 70th year in a row! She brings her children, grandchildren and even great-grandchildren. I've baptized three babies, run Bible studies, and sung Vespers. On Wednesday morning, I baptized a baby girl in a mountain stream.
People come from far and wide for three reasons. The first is simply to rest. Meals are provided and nothing is mandatory. There are programs for infants through teens, so parents can get some quiet time. People also come to see one another. There is a community that has bonded over generations. Lastly, people come to pray. Services are held daily and the chapel is always open. I have met devout Episcopalians from all over the nation who find Kanuga to be a place of peace.
There is no cell phone reception here and there are no television sets. Thus, although I was working hard, parts of my busy life were missing and I was immersed in the sounds of nature. I thought and prayed for all of you as I've enjoyed this place. I pray that you, too, can find a time to unplug and rest.
In Christ's love,
Kate+
The Very Rev. Kate Moorehead, Dean
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DON'T WAIT 'TIL CHRISTMAS TO PAY YOUR PLEDGE!
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!
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SUMMER WEDNESDAY EVENINGS
The Basic A class begins at 5:30 p.m. At 6:30 p.m., Father Perry will fill in for Dean Kate in 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.
THE SJC YOUTH GROUP
The youth group will be going to Adventure Landing Jax Beach Saturday, July 30th from 12-8 p.m. Please bring your bathing suit, sun screen, towel and $20 for entry into the park. Bring extra money for food and drinks. We will be meeting in front of Adventure Landing at 11:45 a.m. before entering the park together as a group. Questions? Contact Aaron Mayeski: 717-440-3646, amayeski@jaxcathedral.org
INTERESTED IN SERVING AS A LECTOR?
We will be holding a training for lectors this Sunday, July 24,
at NOON in the cathedral. This training is open to all who are interested.
CALLING ALL YOUTH!
We will be have an acolyte meeting and training for all acolytes under the age of 18. All are invited. This training is for the experienced acolyte and thenewcomer who is interested in serving. We will meet in the Sanctuary after church on Sunday, August 14th. Lunch will be provided after the training.
SPECIAL COFFEE HOUR THIS SUNDAY
The Cathedral Foundation Executive Director, Terri Barton, will share with the St. John's Family the new logo and brand for the Foundation. Come and see. Thank you to CFI for the refreshments provided during coffee hour.
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 Vestry.
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.
BAPTISM AT ST. JOHN'S
The next date for Holy Baptism will be Sunday, August 14 during the 10:30 a.m. service. The deadline for providing the paperwork is Monday, August 1. For more information about Baptism at the cathedral, please contact Monica MacKenzie at 632-9104 x24 or mmackenzie@jaxcatherdal.org
RALLY DAY MINISTRY BOOTH LEADERS
If you would like to showcase your ministry on Rally Day, please contact Monica MacKenzie.
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.
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 Family Promise Week starts Sunday!
St. John's Cathedral will be a "host church" for the Family Promise program beginning Sunday and running through July 31. Two homeless families with children will be sleeping at the cathedral and having dinner and breakfast with our parishioners here. For those who have signed up to provide supplies, please bring the items to Ingram Lounge by noon on Sunday. We will have a planning meeting tonight (Thursday, July 21) in Ingram Lounge for all volunteers. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
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ST. MARY'S BAG OF THE MONTH CLUB
A warm thank you to the generous St. John's family for the response to the theme for the month of June. We collected $920 worth of gift cards for the children of St. Mary's Episcopal Church. The staff of St. Mary's will take the children shopping for back-to-school clothes, shoes, and supplies.
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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. The first workshop of the fall will be "Life & Work of George Herbert, Anglican Poet and Hymn Composer," Sept. 10, taught by Jay Wright. Herbert is one of the great religious poets of literature. The class will read his poems and hymns and discuss the Christian faith that inspired them. "The Complete English Poems" by Herbert is available at the Cathedral bookstore for $10.
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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
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