Lent & Holy Week
Our entire list of Lenten offerings (click for additional details):
Click Here for our collection of daily reflections for the Lent season. The physical booklets will be available in the church office during the week and in the porches on Sunday.
Lenten Book of Reflections
Our annual lent booklet has all your daily reflections. Click here to view
Stations of the
Cross
Follow along with The Very Rev. Penny Bridges. Click here to view on YoutubeDeep Dive Bible Study
Every Sunday, 9 am, Fireside Room
Gospels. Epistles. Revelation. What does it mean for 21st c. Americans? Written during the Roman Empire, it is still regarded as sacred. Our study group moves slowly and take turns facilitating discussion, using various translations and commentaries. We are a convivial bunch and sometimes think we’re having too much fun to be a Bible Study group. Even so, we dig deep and marvel at what we find. Every Sunday in the Fireside room. No sign ups required.
Bible Study: Today’s Readings
Sundays, February 26 – March 26, 9 am, Office Suite, 2nd Floor of 525 Olive
*Note Location Change
In the beautiful new co-work space on the 2nd floor of 525 Olive, we will take a look at the Bible readings of the day, using the African Bible Study approach. This will be a five-week series from February 26 to March 26, and will be led by a variety of clergy and Education for Ministry graduates. No sign ups required. In case of difficulty gaining access, call the sexton phone (619) 977 – 5196.
What is an Episcopalian?
You’re invited to join our Lent adult inquirers’ class, where you can learn about the Episcopal Church and discern whether to be baptized, confirmed, or received by the Bishop at the Easter Vigil on April 8. The class is taught by Cathedral clergy. Contact the Dean at (bridgesp@stpaulcathedral.org) for questions. You’ll have the option to attend this class virtually (on Zoom) Wednesday nights or in person on Sundays in the Great Hall.
Wednesdays, Mar. 1 – 29, 7:00 – 8:30 pm, On Zoom (Click Here to Join on Zoom)
Sundays, Feb. 26 – Mar. 26, 11:45 am – 1 pm, In Person in the Great Hall
Book Study:
The Last Week: A Day-by-Day Account of Jesus’ Final Week in Jerusalem by Marcus Borg and John Dominic Crossan
Wednesdays, Mar. 1 – 29, 6:30 – 8 pm, On Zoom
For our 2023 Lenten journey we will revisit this revolutionary, interpretive book based on the Gospel of Mark, the earliest written Gospel of Jesus’ journey that led inexorably to the cross. Borg and Crossan’s take on Jesus’ Passion for God’s Realm is a “must read” for all who claim to be followers of Christ – in this or any age! This study will challenge and grow your faith. Join us! If you don’t already have a copy of the book (copyright 2006), you can order it online.
To register please email Dr. Carol Worthing (carol.worthing@gmail.com).
Ash Wednesday
Wednesday, Feb. 22
- 7 am – Imposition of ashes in the Chapel of the Holy Family
- 8 am – 12 pm – Ashes-to-Go throughout San Diego
- 12 pm – Imposition of ashes in the Cathedral (View Service Bulletin)
- 5 pm – Children, youth, and their families will enter the season of Lent by participating in a child-friendly reflection on Lent and a labyrinth walk to receive ashes, which remind us of our humanity and relationship with God. (View Service Bulletin)
- 7 pm – Imposition of ashes and eucharist in the Cathedral or worship online | (View Service Bulletin)
Stations of the Cross
Fridays, Feb. 24. – Mar. 31, 6:00 pm, in the Cathedral
Each Friday during Lent join us in the Cathedral for Stations of the Cross. Stations of the Cross is a contemplative spiritual practice in which participants walk around the Cathedral stopping at 14 sculptures which depict Jesus’ last days on earth.
Wondering Together Potlucks
Sundays, Feb. 26 – Mar. 26, 12 pm, Great Hall (FREE)
Each Sunday in Lent, all ages are invited to bring a dish (vegan-friendly, if possible) and partake in simple, spiritually nourishing discussion over simple, nourishing meals to build community and explore our faith together. To let us know which dates you attend, please fill out the RSVP form at www.stpaulcathedral.org/potlucks
Distribution of Ashes
& “Lent at Home” boxes for families
Saturday, Feb. 26, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Curbside pick-up for prepackaged / pre-blessed, ashes and “Lent at Home” boxes for the whole family. You’ll want these ashes to participate in an Ash Wednesday Service. Simply show up on the 5th Ave side of St. Paul’s Cathedral (2728 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103).
Le Hablaré al Corazón
[I Will Speak to the Heart]
Jueves, 3 de marzo – 7 de abril, 7:00 – 8:30 pm, En Zoom
Thursdays, Mar. 3 – Apr. 7, 7:00 – 8:30 pm, On Zoom
Curso Bíblico para cuaresma: un curso de seis sesiones por Zoom, reflexionando sobre el significado del desierto, la oración de nuestro Señor, la experiencia del perdón y conversión, y la Pasión de Jesús.
A Bible class in Spanish for Lent: a course of six sessions on Zoom, reflecting on the meaning of the desert, The Lord’s Prayer, the experience of forgiveness and conversion, and the Passion of Jesus.
Haga clic aquí para unirse en Zoom / Click Here to join on Zoom
Semanas pasadas (Past Weeks)
Semana 1 (Week 1)
Semana 2 (Week 2)
Semana 3 (Week 3)
Semana 5 (Week 5)
Semana 6 (Week 6)
The Great Litany
Sunday, Mar. 6, First Sunday in Lent
8 am – The Great Litany and Holy Eucharist in the Cathedral
10:30 am – The Great Litany and Holy Eucharist in the Cathedral
Sunday Forum Series: God Awaits Us in the Wilderness
Sundays, Mar. 6 – Apr. 10, 9:00 a.m.
Speakers:
March 6: Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori
March 13: Jason Evans
March 20: David Moseley
March 27: Andrew Green
April 3: Deann Rios
Lent Book Study: Sacred Earth Sacred Soul
Tuesdays, Mar. 8 – Apr. 5 (with optional session on April 12), 6:30 – 7:45 pm, On Zoom
Join us Tuesday evenings as we explore John Philip Newell’s book on deepening our spiritual connection with God, each other, and the earth. This Lenten book study is sponsored by the Creation Care Task Force of the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego in collaboration with Christ Church Coronado, St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, and St. Paul’s Cathedral. All sessions will be virtual on Zoom.
Lent Book Study: The Church Cracked Open
Wednesdays, Mar. 9 – Apr. 6, 6:00-7:30 pm, On Zoom
The Church Cracked Open – Disruption, Decline, and New Hope for Beloved Community by Stephanie Spellers
The Rev. Canon Stephanie Spellers is one of the ECUSA’s leading thinkers and consultants around 21st Century mission and ministry, who serves as Presiding Bishop Michael Curry’s Canon for Evangelism, Reconciliation, and Creation. Canon Spellers says that like the alabaster jar, broken open to anoint Jesus before his passion, we, the Church are being broken open in this pandemic, set free to cross boundaries that limit!
Email The Rev. Dr. Carol Worthing to sign up: carol.worthing@gmail.com
What is an Episcopalian?
Wednesdays, Mar. 9 – Apr. 6, 7:00 – 8:30 pm, On Zoom
You’re invited to join our Lent adult inquirers’ class, where you can learn about the Episcopal Church and discern whether to be baptized, confirmed, or received by the Bishop at the Easter Vigil on April 16. The class is taught by Cathedral clergy using Walk in Love by Scott Gunn and Melody Wilson Shobe. All are welcome to join us on Zoom on Wednesdays at 7 pm. We have copies of the Gunn book available for purchase.
Making Lenten Pretzels with Families on Zoom
Sunday, Mar. 20, 5:00 – 6:00 pm, On Zoom
Our youth ministrer Maya Little-Saña will lead families in a pretzel making class on Zoom.
HOLY WEEK
Palm Sunday, Apr. 2
8 am – Liturgy of the Palms, Passion, and Eucharist in the Cathedral.
9:45 am – Procession, Liturgy of the Palms, Passion, and Eucharist in the Cathedral or worship online. | (View Service Bulletin)
5 pm – Choral meditation on the Passion in the Cathedral or worship online. | (View Service Bulletin)
Holy Wednesday, Apr. 5
7 pm – Choral Tenebrae in the Cathedral or worship online. | (View Service Bulletin)
Maundy Thursday, Apr. 6
7:00 pm – Bilingual Liturgy of the Day and Eucharist in the Cathedral. / Liturgia Bilingüe del Día y Eucaristía en la Catedral. Worship online / Adoración en línea | (Service Bulletin / Boletín de servicios)
8:30 pm – Vigil in the Chapel of the Holy Family
Good Friday, Apr. 7
12:00 pm – Choral Music and Meditations on the Passion in the Cathedral or worship online. | (View Service Bulletin)
7:00 pm – Bilingual Good Friday liturgy / Liturgia bilingüe del viernes santo. Worship online / Adoración en línea | (Service Bulletin / Boletín de servicios)
Holy Saturday, Apr. 8
9:00 am – Holy Saturday liturgy in the Chapel of the Holy Family.
7:30 pm – Great Vigil of Easter, Bishop Susan presiding and Dean Penny preaching in the Cathedral or worship online. | (View Service Bulletin)
Sunday of The Resurrection, Easter Day
Sunday Apr. 9
8:00 am – Holy Eucharist in the Cathedral
10:30 am – Festival Eucharist with Bishop Susan presiding, Dean Penny preaching in the Cathedral or worship online. | (View Service Bulletin)
