Try googling “Lent”. On Wikipedia you will find that “The traditional purpose of Lent is the preparation of the believer—through prayer, penance, repentance, almsgiving, and self-denial.” Most Christians would agree with this. However, I would like to ask those of you in the St. Paul’s community to think about Lent as a time to volunteer. … READ MORE…
2013 Chapter Candidates St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral Don Pellioni There are many things that I love about St. Paul’s. It is a shining example of what a church community should ideally be – warm, welcoming, and inclusive. In this community, we are first accepted as the persons that we are. We are then nourished by … READ MORE…
As part St. Paul’s Cathedral and Episcopal Diocese tradition for over 5 years, the Three Kings visited the foster children, staff and neighbors of Dorcas House on Sunday, January 6th. The Three Kings with Silvia and the children of Dorcas House The Three Kings processed during the 10:30 am service on January 6th and were … READ MORE…
Canon Chris Harris brings to our attention this post, originally published during Advent on the progressive Episcopalian blog “Friends of Jake”. Written by a member of St Paul’s, the essay was also featured in the newsletter for the Episcopal Diocese of Central New York Last Sunday, I was sitting in the side section on the right … READ MORE…
Lots of updating to do from your People’s Warden ─ We have five vacancies in the Chapter: four completed their three-year tenure and a one-year replacement for Cassie Lewis who resigned for personal reasons (a marriage at the end of this month!). The Nominating Committee has tapped five replacements, four new members and one to … READ MORE…
The Hulbert family Just after Christmas, all those interested in confirmation, reception, exploring their faith or learning about the Episcopal Church have the opportunity to sign up for the class What is an Episcopalian? at St. Paul’s Cathedral. My husband Doug and I took the class in 2011, even though we were confirmed long ago … READ MORE…
Look who made the front page of the San Diego Union Tribune on Christmas! Great article, and great image!
When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, ‘Let us go now to Bethlehem and see this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us.’ So they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the child lying in the manger.When … READ MORE…
If it is only a number, it seemed a significant one to me. Friends tell me about their angst over turning forty or fifty or sixty. But I’m here to tell you that turning seventy gave me plenty to think about. I don’t mean the fact that there are fewer years ahead than behind, although … READ MORE…
It is the fourth week of Advent; may we remember children and their parents, they are and always have been the best hope the world knows. The child was made with breath & whispers; the warm tones of flesh in a rose-colored flush, the red of blood. The child, made in an embrace, was hope … READ MORE…