Penelope Bridges Our last Sunday reading from the Gospel of Matthew offers a vivid portrait of the end of days. The judgment of the sheep and goats closes out a series of teachings from Jesus about faithfulness, patience, and justice, each with its own dire warning of the fate of those who fail to do … READ MORE…
Hello St. Paul’s, Happy Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving Day is recognized in the Book of Common Prayer as a major holy day, along with July 4. It offers us an opportunity to be focused in our gratitude to God for all the blessings we enjoy, and so this morning we celebrated the Eucharist, a liturgy whose purpose … READ MORE…
From St. Paul’s Sacred Ground in Action (SGIA) Ministry: As many of us in the United States celebrate a day to express thanks for bounty – whether for the gift of faith, family and friends, health, or wealth of one kind or another – we need to recall that this day is not seen as … READ MORE…
Rev. Cn. Richard Hogue Jr. This parable can be a troubling one for a lot of people. For some it smacks of Ayn Randian petulance, with the phrase “For to all those who have, more will be given, and they will have an abundance; but from those who have nothing, even what they have … READ MORE…
From our Sacred Ground in Action (SGIA) Ministry: As we consider our society’s traditional “Thanksgiving celebration“ we are reminded that can be a relative expression especially for our Indigenous neighbors. Filmmaker Sterlin Harjo’s documentary, Gather, chronicles how Native American are reclaiming food sovereignty. It’s available through iTunes, Netflix, and Amazon. Click here for the trailer. To find … READ MORE…
Hello St. Paul’s, Last weekend, as you may know, we hosted the 50th annual Diocesan Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego. The event spanned two days, involved business meetings, a Eucharist and a dinner each accommodating close to 300 people, and was acclaimed as a great success all round. Our staff worked extremely … READ MORE…
There is so much going on in the world, and the first question that comes to mind and heart is “How can I help?” And so much is going on right in our own backyard as well. Can we look over our neighbor’s “fence,” asking that same question? EDSD Migration Missioner Robert Vivar is at … READ MORE…
First Sunday of AdventPenelope Bridges Happy Advent! Maybe you were surprised to see the Advent wreath up here when you stepped into the church this morning. It is, after all, less than two weeks since Halloween. It might feel like we are committing the cultural sin of decorating for the holidays even while we are … READ MORE…
Local well-known concert pianist Bryan Verhoye will present a thrilling program of solo piano music on the Cathedral’s recently restored Steinway grand piano on November 18, 2023 at 5 pm. Program highlights include works by Scarlatti, Beethoven, Chopin, Rachmaninoff and Ginastera’s epic Sonata No 1 for piano. Suggested donation: $20 ($5 Students) Click here to … READ MORE…
From St. Paul’s Sacred Ground in Action Ministry November is Native American Heritage Month. Like any other culturally-themed month, it’s really meant to be remind us to learn more and reach out. Of course, we can do that any day of the year! (another reminder.) In recognition of Native American Heritage month, St Paul’s will … READ MORE…