Imagine what it must have been like here long ago. The Kumeyaay people had lived here for millennia when the Spanish arrived in 1542. Spanish settlement in 1769 produced San Diego, and Mexico ceded Alta California to the US in 1850. In 1853, San Diego was already a significant port, even with fewer than a … READ MORE…
By Mykel Resino, a Parent and Margret Hernandez, Chapter Member and Chorister. The carpeted area in the north east corner of the Nave will be a dedicated space for children called the “Pray-ground”, launching on January 5, 2020. In an effort to welcome children as Jesus did, this new space is designed for children … READ MORE…
Meeting Notes Spoke about soldier drilling and Greystar confirmed that they know where the footings are for the Great Hall. There was some concern because the dirt is so hard that they are digging through, they were afraid they would not be able to id concrete footings if they came up to them. Greystar/Rocky advised … READ MORE…
Meeting Notes There was discussion of Friday’s planned power outage to allow rerouting a box. The outage may not affect the entire campus, but will likely be confined to the basement offices, kitchen, and other areas in the Parish Hall complex. Bay Alarm is working today in the elevator lobby. The panel needs to be … READ MORE…
Hello Everyone, My name is Frank Borik, and I and my wife Stella have been attending St. Paul’s for 20 years this past August. When Pat Krader asked me to speak as a stewardship witness, I knew I had to do it. Quite honestly, I’m surprised I didn’t get asked earlier, and I said to … READ MORE…
Meeting notes: Reviewed schedule. Things are on track for elevator work, they are up on the 2nd and 3rd floor working now. There are wires and adjustments to happen over the next few weeks. We’re moving forward with Bay Alarm’s fire monitoring for the elevator lobbies. We reviewed bids last week, found a solution that works and … READ MORE…
Good morning, I am Roland Tactay. When Pat approached my husband, Justin Lewis, and me about sharing a lay witness about stewardship, we were a little taken aback, honestly. There were no wings of the cathedral emblazoned with our names; no stained glass windows donated by our great grandparents; and nothing that seemed extraordinary about … READ MORE…
Good morning, my name is Joanna Airhart. I sit up there with the sopranos. This church is in my DNA. St. Paul’s was downtown in 1899. My paternal grandparents were courting, so my grandfather would walk my grandmother home after her choir practice. When I was 6 years old my mother brought me to St. … READ MORE…
Dear Dean Bridges, We acknowledge receipt of a cheque from St. Paul’s Cathedral in the amount of two thousand dollars one hundred and thirty-four dollars ($2,134.00), a donation toward the Hurricane Dorian Relief Fund. We were touched by your generosity and are deeply appreciative of your outreach. Please be assured that the funds will be … READ MORE…
Meeting notes: Kathleen advised they were signing the paperwork for the Brian Cox Mechanical (BCM) quote for the Great Hall Basement HVAC project. Review of paperwork by Tom D., and discussion of timeline of project. Kathleen brought forward Joe’s proposal from BCM for restoring heat to the Sacristy. Review and discussion of paperwork and schedule. … READ MORE…