Collect
O God, whose blessed Son made himself known to his disciples in the breaking of bread: Open the eyes of our faith, that we may behold him in all his redeeming work; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Readings
Acts 3:12-19
Psalm 4
1 John 3:1-7
Luke 24:36b-48
Sunday
8 a.m. Holy Eucharist
9 a.m. Holy Eucharist
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist
Monday - Friday
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COFFEE HOUR ANGELS
Thank you to our coffee hour angels for this Sunday, Elizabeth McLaughlin and Shara Webb! |
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Mark your calendar: ICARE Nehemiah Assembly April 23
ICARE's Nehemiah Assembly is this Monday, April 23, at 6 p.m. at The Potter's House, 5119 Normandy Blvd. ICARE representatives will be in Taliaferro Hall after each service this Sunday to answer any questions. Anticipated attendance is 3,000, and we are hoping for a strong contingent from St. John's to participate. For information, contact Susan Bancks at 389-3304.
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BOOKSTORE SPECIALS
Our Cathedral Bookstore table will be in Taliaferro Hall Sunday after every service as usual. You can also shop during the week at our main location next to the reception area. Open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays. New books for children and adults have come in this week, including several books by N.T. Wright, who will be visiting us on Sunday, May 6th.
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PARISH RETREAT is just around the corner on May 4-6 at Camp Weed & The Cerveny Conference Center. The much anticipated, long-awaited wonderful weekend is almost here! See you at the retreat!
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YOGA!
The Center for Prayer & Spirituality is offering yoga in Cummings Chapel, now on TUESDAYS at 5:30 p.m., led by Tom Holcomb. Free!
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Sign up for ICS workshops The Institute of Christian Studies (ICS) has a number of workshops coming in 2012. 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. |
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11th Step Meditation
Contemplative Prayer: A Way of Recovery
Join us for an hour on the second Saturday morning of each month in Cummings Chapel at 9:30 a.m. 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.
Hosted by Dianne Larson and Tim Lynch
and the Center for Prayer & Spirituality
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We've created a page on our Web site to highlight the work of our parish nurses. Each month, Tom and Sheila Burrell write a column for the page to promote good health. This month, they write about Making Yourself Heart Attack Proof. Enjoy!
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Audire: The Central Florida Foundation for Spiritual Direction
Orientation days for the Audire program are scheduled for Saturday, May 19th and Saturday, July 21st from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the San Pedro Retreat Center in Winter Park. Audire is a 3 year formation program that trains people for the ministry of spiritual direction and provides listening and companioning skills which are beneficial to many ministries. Orientation days are designed for those interested in Audire to provide information and answer questions about the program. A new term begins in September. Members from St. John's who will be attending the program are Susan Bancks, Joe O'Shields and Claudia Milligan. More information about Audire can be obtained at www.audirespiritualdirection.org. To register for one of the Orientation days, contact Diane Francisco at 321-254-1876.
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Parents of Children in Godly Play at St. John's Cathedral
Godly Play classes for 3 year olds to third grade begin at 10:15 a.m. and end promptly at 11:15 a.m. To ensure that your child is properly attended at all times, please pick up your child directly from their classroom. Any children not picked up by 11:20 a.m. will be taken to the nursery. Please let teachers know if it is OK for another adult (please provide name) or older sibling of your child to pick them up. If you are attending the 10:30 a.m. service, let us know so that a teacher can walk your child to church and find where you are sitting. |
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A Tale for Easter: The Life of Joseph Foreshadows the Story of Jesus
By Theresa Johnson, Cathedral Executive
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The Rev. Neely Towe is leading a dynamic Dean's Forum on the life of Joseph, a perfect topic for this Easter season. As Neely explains, Joseph's story begins with sin and moves to redemption and ultimately forgiveness. It is a great human drama; a tale of God's salvation and a foreshadowing of the Easter story of Jesus.
Last Sunday, we discussed how dysfunctional Joseph's family was, beginning with his father, Jacob, who showered love and a kingly robe on his favorite son, creating great bitterness amongst Joseph's brothers. Joseph didn't help matters by flaunting dreams he was having in which his brothers, as well as the sun, moon and stars, bowed down to pay homage to him. What arrogance!
Neely brings all this drama to life with humor, great understanding of biblical history and wise perspective on the universality of the narrative.
We are familiar with how Joseph's brothers plotted to kill him and ultimately sold him into slavery. They then broke their father's heart by tricking him into thinking his beloved Joseph had been killed by wild animals. Yet the truth was that Joseph became a servant in Potiphar's house, and this Sunday we will focus on the story of Joseph and Potiphar's wife, who tried to seduce him and then falsely accused him of attempted rape. We'll read of Joseph's imprisonment, God's continued faithfulness and how Joseph accurately interpreted the colorful dreams of his fellow inmates, the cupbearer and the baker. One goes free. One meets a violent death. More great drama!
What is God trying to teach us here? Join us at 9 a.m. in Ingram Lounge each Sunday through May 20th* to find out. Neely Towe is a retired Congregational minister who teaches a popular Bible study at St. Mark's Episcopal Church. She is a great teacher and we are blessed to have her with us during this Easter season.
*No Dean's Forum or other Christian Formation classes will be held on May 6, because of the parish retreat at Camp Weed.
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Men's Breakfast and Bible Study
We will meet at 8:15 a.m. this Saturday, April 21, at the Village Bread Cafe, 5215 Philips Highway (just north of University Boulevard on the right hand side of the road heading north towards town). You may order breakfast from the menu, but there will be only one bill for the group. Approximate cost will be $10 per person. We will have a private space to eat, worship, and conduct our Bible Study. Plan to come and bring a friend!
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BLOODMOBILE COMING
THIS SUNDAY APRIL 22
We are co-hosting the Bloodmobile every eight weeks with our neighbors, First United Methodist Church. Did you know that every two seconds, someone needs to receive blood? Many are eligible but few actually donate. Sign up on the bulletin board or sign up online here. Walk ups are also welcome!
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New organist at the 8 a.m. service
We welcome and give special thanks to our new organist on Sundays for the 8 a.m. service, Brenda McNeiland.
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Organ and Brass Recital
The Ancient City Brass Band, along with Cathedral Organist Tim Tuller, will appear in concert at St. John's Cathedral at 5 p.m. this Sunday, April 22. The band is a volunteer ensemble composed of students, amateurs and professionals and is conducted by our own St. John's parishioner Bill McNeiland. The concert will feature selections in the British Brass Band tradition by Ralph Vaughn-Williams and Gustav Holst. Also appearing with the Ancient City Brass Band will be bass soloist Wayne Bailey, who will perform "How Great Thou Art." No concert of British music would be complete without several marches. The audience will also be asked to "whistle along" as the band performs "Colonel Bogey" (theme to the Bridge on the River Kwai). |
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What is Happening?
Happening is a renewal weekend for high school aged youth. The purpose of Happening in the Diocese of Florida is to renew the spiritual life of these students so that they may take their place in the ministry and leadership at their sponsoring parishes. Happening #123 is going on this weekend, April 20th-22nd. Please join us in praying for Danilo Villavicencio and Ryan Cox who are candidates this weekend. If you would like to learn more about Happening, please contact Aaron Mayeski.
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Prayer Service for Infertility Awareness Week
 Do you have a heavy heart due to difficulties in bringing children into your family? Have you or someone you love experienced the heartbreak of pregnancy loss? Join St. John's Cathedral downtown for a Healing Service, "Hope in a Barren Land," on Thursday, April 26 from 6-7pm in Taliaferro Hall. This is a non-denominational service led by lay ministry to offer prayers for those struggling emotionally with the challenges they are facing, prayers for family, friends and co-workers who are offering a listening ear or shoulder to cry on and prayers for professionals in the community as they minister to those in need of assistance. This service will offer solace along with encouragement and hope. Members of the ministry will be available for an optional private prayer and anointing in the sanctuary following the service. This event is one of many events occurring around the country during National Infertility Awareness Week. For more information, please e-mail resolvejaxfl@gmail.com.
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Calling all munchies!
We need some refreshments for the annual St. George's Day Evensong next Sunday, April 29th. If you are able, we would tremendously appreciate a platter of fruit, desserts, sandwiches, etc. Please leave your donation in the kitchen clearly labeled ST. GEORGE'S DAY EVENSONG RECEPTION. Thank you!
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 Looking for a Summer Camp? Check out Camp Weed! Camp Weed offers some wonderful Summer Camp opportunities for youth from 3rd to 12th grades. The summer schedule is divided up by weeklong sessions named after saints. Each session is specifically designed to host certain age groups. These sessions have different themes and age appropriate talks and activities. The 2012 Summer Schedule can be found on the Camp Weed homepage at www.campweed.org. Campers may enjoy volleyball, swimming, archery, arts and crafts, nature trail walking and much more. Going to camp is a beautiful experience that can squeeze a year's worth of Christian formation into a fun filled week in the woods. The memories and bonds that are formed while attending a week at Camp Weed will truly last a lifetime. Spaces are running out, so reserve a space for your child now! Contact Camp Weed for camper requirements and more information. |
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Palm Crosses and Easter Eggs
If you still have your palm cross, bring it to church and put it in the collection plate. We will burn all the palm crosses to prepare our ashes for next year's Ash Wednesday services. We will take your plastic Easter eggs off your hands too! Drop them off at the office.
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 Two sections of Basic A classes offered during Easter Season Are you interested in being confirmed, received or reaffirmed as an Episcopalian on Pentecost Sunday? If you have not taken "Basic A" or "The Wheel" course previously, you need to take our Basic Anglicanism class during the Easter Season. We offer two options: 1) 7 p.m. on Wednesdays, until May 23, Dean Kate's course continues in Ingram Lounge 2) 10:15 a.m. on Sundays, until May 20, Ingram Lounge. For more information contact Theresa Johnson. |
Christian Formation in the Easter Season
WEDNESDAYS:
The Awe & Wonder of Creation - Dean Kate and others discuss the Book of Genesis and the wonders of science and the creative world, followed by small-group discussion. Class begins 6:30 p.m. in Cummings Chapel. Small groups commence at 7 p.m.
Basic 'A' - Dean Kate continues this ongoing class on Basic Anglicanism for newcomers and as a refresher for lifelong Episcopalians. 7 p.m., Ingram Lounge
Parenting Group - Room 305, 5:45 p.m.
SUNDAYS:
Dean's Forum: Inspiration from the Life of Joseph -
9 a.m., Ingram Lounge
The Rev. Neely Towe, a native of Jacksonville, is an ordained minister in the Congregational Church and a popular Bible scholar and teacher. In this course, she will focus on themes of forgiveness and redemption in the life of Joseph, son of Jacob.
The Parables of Jesus, 9 a.m. in Room 304.
The Hon. Gerald and Marcia Tjoflat lead this class, armed with research concerning the Jewish social, economic, and political atmosphere in which the parables were told. Class members can put themselves in the shoes of the people listening to Jesus. This class will continue through May.
Basic Anglicanism - For those who wish to be received, confirmed or reaffirmed on Pentecost Sunday. 10:15 a.m. Ingram Lounge.
Also on Sundays:
Mom's Group, 10:15 a.m., Room 305 |
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