Collect
O God, you have prepared for those who love you such good things as surpass our understanding: Pour into our hearts such love towards you, that we, loving you in all things and above all things, may obtain your promises, which exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Readings
Acts 10:44-48
Psalm 98
1 John 5:1-6
John 15:9-17
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, Rolland Kohls and Friends! |
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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 have come in for children and adults.
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Find special gifts for Mother's Day at our Bookstore!
The Cathedral Bookstore is pleased to offer the handmade, natural bath and body products of Thistle Farms, which is a social enterprise that is run by the women of Magdalene. Founded in 1997 by Becca Stevens, an Episcopal priest on Vanderbilt's campus, Magdalene is a residential program for women who have survived lives of prostitution, trafficking, addiction and life on the streets. Purchases of Thistle Farms products directly benefit the women who made them. These wonderful soaps, lotions and candles are great Mother's Day gifts! Come by and check our display in the bookstore. |
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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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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Summer Sunday Fundays
Summer is just around the corner and that means yummy breakfasts every Sunday at 9 a.m. (We will have services only at 8 & 10:30 from June 3 - September 2.) Gather your group of friends, pick a date and sign up! We encourage all ministry groups to enjoy this fellowship in the kitchen! Menus and guidance are available. It's fun to cook in the kitchen together. Thank you to the Children's Chapel Leaders for being first to sign up!
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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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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 Advanced Directives. Enjoy!
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Praying in Color Workshop There will be a workshop on Saturday, May 26th from 9 a.m. to noon at All Saints Episcopal Church about the book, Praying in Color: Drawing a New Path to God. The book teaches participants new methods of praying through drawing. If you have a hard time keeping still to pray, or are just looking for a new way to experience God's presence, this workshop is for you! No artistic experience is required. The book will be available for purchase at the workshop. There is also a registration fee of $15. To register, contact Shannon Tison at 737-8488 x 202 or email her at stison@allsaintsjax.org. |
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The Cathedral Nursery Transformed
 | The new pews in the
Little People's Chapel,
with Harold Robeson
and children |
By The Rev. Jean Dodd
The Little People's Chapel, also known as the "nursery," has nourished and nurtured countless children. It has quite a history because of the many saints of St. John's who have cared and done so much for our children.
Some years ago, Stanly and Claudia Gordon chose to lovingly refurbish the nursery area. Stanly was a well-known and respected architect. Armed with Stanly's architectural drawings for two little altars, Stanly and Claudia sought out expert craftsmen to build them so that the tiniest children could experience a meaningful worship service at St. John's Cathedral. Claudia's carefully chosen paint color of Robin's egg blue would eventually cover the walls and floors. The altars were created in honor of Claudia's father, Bion Hall Barnett, Jr., and Dan Packard. Since that time the altars have been used as part of Godly Play. Now one anchors the worship space in the Little People's Chapel.
Although the altar was in place, there was something else missing. One day someone said, "If only...if only we had little pews, this space would be complete." And that was when Harold Robeson, master artist and wood craftsman, entered the scene. "Certainly, I can make little pews," he said. "Just need to find some wood." And find wood he did! He eventually located what was left of the cathedral's great West doors in a storage trailer. In a matter of weeks, he had transformed old wood into perfect pews, carved and polished to perfection. The pews arrived at the cathedral in John Flynn's truck, and Youth Group volunteers, aided by Allen Poucher, took them to their permanent downstairs location in The Little People's Chapel.
As the transformation continues, there will be freshly painted walls anchored by Marcia Dooly's beautiful murals. There will be three faux stained glass windows above the worship area, bulletin boards and fresh white curtains to separate the Little People's Chapel from the kitchen storage area. How grateful we are to our St. John's saints who gave so lovingly in so many different ways to make the Little People's Chapel bright with the light of Christ.
To see the complete article on our nursery, click here. |
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A Word from the Dean
Dear People of St. John's,
I want to thank you for last weekend. We had more than 100 people at the parish retreat where we enjoyed fabulous workshops, icon-painting and play. Meanwhile, those at home welcomed world-renowned Biblical scholar Bishop N.T. Wright with open arms. He spoke on Sunday morning and again to a full house on Sunday evening. We sold more than 100 of his books.
This past weekend was truly a Cathedral weekend, as we offered many ways for our members and those in Jacksonville to grow closer to God. It took a lot of work on the part of many people. Special thanks to Monica MacKenzie for masterminding the parish retreat and to Kathryn Bissette who has taken our bookstore to a new level.
I am honored to serve Christ with you. Kate+ |
What do you think about public education? Weigh in on May 15
Our Jacksonville Leadership Breakfast on April 17th drew an engaged crowd to hear representatives from the Jacksonville Public Education Fund and the Duval County Public Schools, as well as recent graduate Mercedes Trapp, who won over the crowd with her personal story of how she overcame intense family challenges to achieve academic success. Those who attended the breakfast, and anyone interested in public education in Duval County, are invited to contribute to a follow-up discussion on the future of public schools, Tuesday, May 15, from 8-10 a.m. in Taliaferro Hall. Representatives from the Public Education Fund will facilitate small-group discussions as a continuation of the One-by-One project. A light breakfast and coffee will be served. Please RSVP right away to Theresa Johnson, tjohnson@jaxcathedral.org. We hope many of you will make time to provide your input on what it will take to improve education for all children in our community. |
Medical Mission to Peru, May 18-25
Several parishioners from St. John's will be leaving for Lima, Peru on a medical mission trip. They will be working with the Anglican Diocese of Peru and expect to see 125 patients a day at two different clinics in Lima. Those representing St. John's are Dr. Jim and Pat Jamison, Dr. Jim and Ann Dyer,
Dr. Harry Griffith, Larry Shugart, Linda Crofton, Wendy Anderson, Marvin Kloeppel, Emily Pipasand Clare Stern. Please pray for these volunteers as they travel and help those in need in the coming days. |
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A Celebration of the
Life of Kathy Cross
Beloved long-time member Kathy Cross died on April 27, 2012. Kathy, a faithful parishioner and frequent lector, is fondly remembered for her beautiful hats, positive attitude and charm. We will hold a memorial service in honor of Kathy's life on Saturday, May 19th at 2 p.m. You are cordially invited to attend. |
Calling speakers of many languages!
Do you speak a foreign language? If so, we want your help on Pentecost. We will hear the gospel simultaneously in multiple languages, just as the early Christians did when the Holy Spirit descended upon them. Please contact Monica MacKenzie (632-9104 x 24 or mmackenzie@jaxcathedral.org) with your language and which service you will be attending (9 or 10:30 a.m.) no later than May 20. |
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Sock-it-to-me Sundays & Undie Sundays We are collecting new underwear and socks for DESC (Downtown Ecumenical Services Council) during the entire month of May. Drop off your donations in any of the collection baskets located at all entries to the church. DESC was founded by eight downtown churches to serve those in the urban core with emergency needs by distributing clothes and providing temporary food and financial assistance.
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Pentecost Birthday Cakes
It's time for our favorite coffee hour! Pentecost is the celebration of God's gift of the Holy Spirit AND it is also the Birthday of the Church. We celebrate with 12 birthday cakes (one for each month) after the 9 a.m. service and also after the 10:30 a.m. service. Pick your favorite month and make a cake. Give it some fun decorations! Sign up on the easel in Taliaferro Hall. |
 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. See what Aaron Mayeski says about summer camp here. |
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Hope in a Barren Land
On Thursday, April 26th, the cathedral offered its first healing service for women and men suffering from infertility. It was a part of National Infertility Week in which events were held all around the country. The culmination of events was hosted by Resolve, the local initiative for infertility awareness and support led by Deb Grissett.
Those who were there were grateful to share their common pain in a caring community and to draw inspiration and hope from each other. A litany of prayers were offered for those struggling with emotional challenges, their families and friends and the professionals providing their skills and compassion. The phrase at the end of each prayer, "Help us to remember that our hope is in You, O God," anchored the service in the knowledge of the only One truly capable of providing it. Each prayed to know God's purpose in their dark and barren places.
The Rev. Louise Hardman, deacon for The Center for Prayer and Spirituality, and parishioner Mary Malone planned the service, along with able resource Jenny Malhotra.
Plans for another service in 2013 are already under consideration. It is good that the Cathedral can create such safe and loving spaces for healing of all kinds.
The Rev. Louise Hardman also attended an interfaith prayer experience last Sunday, April 29th. Also in attendance was the Rev. Beth Tjoflat. To see Mother Beth's blog entry on the event, click here. |
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