Rev. Richard Hogue Jr. Merry Christmas, and nearly Happy New Year! Yes, it’s still Christmas, at least for another five days or so. Do let me know if you find seven swans a-swimming anywhere. Our gospel this morning is the same one we hear at our Christmas Eve service, as well as on Christmas day. … READ MORE…
Christmas DayPenelope Bridges Alleluia, unto us a child is born.O come, let us adore him. Most of you probably don’t attend both Midnight Mass and Christmas Day, but if you do, you know that the two services couldn’t be more different. Last night was full of mystery and anticipation: the candles we held up as … READ MORE…
From St. Paul’s Simpler Living Creation Care Ministry: Simpler Living’s hope for the New Year is that Cathedral congregants will take a moment to learn about Power San Diego’s plan to democratize our energy resources in San Diego County, then stop by our Simpler Living table and sign on to support the ballot proposal. For more … READ MORE…
From St. Paul’s Sacred Ground in Action (SGIA) Ministry: As we celebrate the birth of Jesus in our Christian tradition, our faith calls us to spread the light of love to everyone. In these days when we hear words that divide us, the story of the Holy family reminds us that we are neighbors, all … READ MORE…
St. Paul’s Simpler Living Creation Care Ministry: As a means of equity for all San Deigns and a response to the need for a carbon-neutral future, Simpler Living will be tabling for Power San Diego, a petition campaign to put an initiative on the 2024 Ballot that can replace SDG&E with a non-profit power utility … READ MORE…
From St. Paul’s Sacred Ground in Action Ministry St. Paul’s Sacred Ground In Action Ministry (SGIA) invites us to donate a Christmas gift for migrant children at the border. The EDSD Migration Ministry requests Hot Wheels cars, coloring books and crayons, and stuffed animals to be distributed on December 24 and 25. New or very … READ MORE…
Dear people of St. Paul’s, Season’s greetings to you and yours! As you likely know, this year we have been observing a longer Advent, relishing this season of reflection and hope as we anticipate the celebration of Christ’s nativity. While we learn patience as we approach the light of Christmas, Advent itself is a season … READ MORE…
Rev. Cn. Richard Hogue Jr. There’s a lot of “comfort” in our texts this morning, but it comes from strange places. We have voices in the wilderness declaring it in Isaiah and Mark’s gospel. We have the writer of the epistle of Second Peter saying we ought to find peace and comfort in the end … READ MORE…
The Alternative Gift Expo will take place Sunday, December 10, 9am – 2pm, in the Great Hall. What can I give Him, poor as I am?If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb;If I were a Wise Man, I would do my part;Yet what I can I give Him: give my heart.(Christina Rossetti, … READ MORE…
From St. Paul’s Simpler Living Creation Care Ministry: Two years ago, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finalized stronger vehicle emissions standards to protect families from vehicle pollution, save drivers money, and fight the climate crisis. House Resolution 4468 threatens to undo the progress made toward clean air and a healthy future. The bill would prohibit … READ MORE…