The journey of Holy Week: A video from St Paul’s
Dean Scott Richardson welcomes everyone to participate in the journey of the Triduum, as the arc of Holy Week begins.
General
Chapter Notes
Chapter is the Cathedral’s “board of directors,” or governance body, and meets on a monthly basis. At our January meeting, I was elected people’s warden for this year, and as part of my work in that role, I plan to keep the St. Paul’s community informed about what’s going on at chapter meetings. Here is … READ MORE…
Palm Sunday: Holy Week Begins
The next day the great crowd that had come to the festival heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, shouting, “Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord– the King of Israel!” Jesus found a young donkey … READ MORE…
The Feast of John Donne
Today is the feast day of John Donne * (1572-1631) , arguably the most famous of the so-called “metaphysical poets”. His love poems are beautiful and evocative, sometimes erotic, and his satires reveal a keen wit and a sharp pen! Although he lived a somewhat scandalous life in his youth, he eventually took orders and became … READ MORE…
It’s not about the obvious things: Reflections on “The Next Fall”
Recently, a Cathedral group sponsored by the Integrity Circle went to the play “Next Fall” by Geoffrey Nauffts at the Diversionary Theatre. Cathedral member Mark R. Turner shares his reflections. We all bring our backgrounds to dialogue with a work of art. Our personal dialogues with paintings, films, and plays customizes the piece to our … READ MORE…
A field guide to the processional (updated July 2013, Jan 2015)
A flock of clergy in red stoles I’m sure you’ve noticed the long processional before Sunday’s 10.30 with lots of people and lots of different vestments. St Paul’s is a Cathedral, after all, and puts on a Cathedral-sized service. But who are all these people? First, of course a lot of them are clergy. You … READ MORE…
This is your family
My four days in the hospital taught me quite a lot about being laid up. My attitude toward visiting people in the hospital had always been one that ranged from wondering if I should go, to downright reluctance. I’d consider going, and then wonder if a visit from me would be welcome, if the person … READ MORE…
“Women Together” reaches another Milestone
Excitement was in the air at the recent gathering of St. Paul’s women and their guests. We met in the Great Hall on March 1st and enjoyed a delicious catered Italian dinner. The room was all ‘a buzz’ waiting for our speaker! But more on this later. Our (almost) monthly meetings this year have sparked … READ MORE…
What is a warden?
When I was elected people’s warden by the cathedral chapter this year, I was honored, but also immediately started wondering, “what have I gotten myself into?” I realized that I didn’t have a very clear picture of what a warden does in the Episcopal Church. So, in addition to talking with the dean, and some … READ MORE…
Lazarus
My first foray away from my sofa or bed was on Ash Wednesday for noon services. I was scheduled to read the second lesson, and I was determined to be there. I felt that I was in pretty good shape after the events of the preceding Friday, lucky and blessed not to have broken legs … READ MORE…