News from the Congregation April 29, 2022
‘‘ ‘So, Four Priests Rented a Car…’ ; ‘Wardens On Break’ ” | May 1 Visit by London’s first female bishop, May 22 Dean Daniels’ Coffee-Hour Celebration, Volunteer at CCC’s Sunday Soup Kitchen, Aid for Ukraine, Columbarium Access | Sunday Programs: 8:30am Genesis Bible Study (Zoom), 10:30am Worship Service - In-Person and Online, 7:00pm Compline | Weekday Programs: M-S Morning and Evening Prayer (Zoom), Wednesday: 7:30pm Romans Bible Study (Zoom - Returns May 18)
Canon Lee
This week, the priests of the Diocese of New York met in retreat at the Mohonk Mountain House. The Cathedral clergy traveled together. The Sub Dean rented the car and drove, the Dean was the navigator, while Fr. Daniels and I sat in the back seat. On the way up, the Dean treated us to lunch at McDonald's. Over cheeseburgers, french fries, and soda, we had communion with one another.
This coming week, I leave for Israel on May 2 and return on May 14. This is a trip that has been delayed for more than two years due to COVID-19, so I am excited that the pandemic has receded enough to make international travel possible. I am so grateful to the Rev. Kate Flexer of St. Michael's Church for inviting me to join her cohort with the Ministry Collaborative, the organization that is organizing the trip. Another example of meaningful communion across our diocese.
I look forward to writing you from Israel next Friday.
A Message from the Wardens
The Wardens are on a much-deserved break this week but look for something next week.
NEWS FROM THE CATHEDRAL - Cathedral of Saint John the Divine (stjohndivine.org)
Sunday Evensong May 1, 2022: Over 1,600 years in the making - the first female bishop of London! Come meet her!
The Rt. Rev. and Rt. Hon. Dame Sarah Mullally DBE, Lord Bishop of London, is the first woman to hold this office, which goes back to the early 4th century. She will be preaching at the Cathedral for Evensong on Sunday, May 1st at 4:00 pm. Bishop Dietsche will formally seat her on the International Ecumenical Cathedra. All are welcome to come to this historic service.
GOODBYE TO DEAN DANIELS
Sunday, May 22: Coffee Hour Celebration for the Dean
When: After the 10:30 AM service; Where: Cathedral Nave
Sunday, May 29: The Dean's final Sunday service
The Bishop of New York will preach.
Columbarium Visits - Please Schedule in Advance
Due to cleaning and ongoing construction at the Cathedral, some areas may occasionally be inaccessible. Anyone wishing to visit a loved one in the Columbarium is strongly encouraged to schedule their visit in advance via this Columbarium Visit Registration form.
HUMANITARIAN RELIEF FOR UKRAINE
Episcopal Relief & Development is supporting Action by Churches Together (ACT Alliance) as it provides critical assistance to support people affected by violence in Ukraine. Working through ACT member Hungarian Interchurch Aid (HIA) and other local organizations, ACT Alliance is providing emergency assistance such as food, shelter, water and basic supplies to refugees and people displaced within Ukraine. Donations to Episcopal Relief & Development’s Ukraine Crisis Response Fund will help the organization and its partners continue to provide assistance to people displaced by the crisis in Ukraine.
NEWS FROM THE DIOCESE Home - Episcopal Diocese of New York (dioceseny.org)
An Invitation from the Committee to Elect a Bishop to Share Your Thoughts
The Committee to Elect a Bishop warmly invites and encourages lay and ordained members of the Diocese of New York to share their thoughts on the characteristics and qualities they want to see in the next Bishop Diocesan the major priorities of the Diocese of New York. All responses will ONLY be shared with members of the Committee to Elect a Bishop. Please click HERE to go to the Bishop Search Website and complete the simple online form.
NEWS FROM THE COMMUNITY
NEWS FROM THE VESTRY
GIVE/SERVE
Questions about Realm, the Congregation’s Online Hub for Giving, Volunteering, and Reaching Out to One Another
The Admin team would love to hear from you. Whether you need help making the shift to online donations, setting up your account, or just want to know what Realm can do for you, please contact Laura and Bob at this email address: info@saintsaviour.org
CCC - Volunteer Opportunity at Sunday Soup Kitchen
Join us at CCC's Sunday Soup Kitchen (8:30 am - 11:00 am) to help prepare and distribute food.. Please CLICK HERE to sign up! Shifts are open through the second week in June. Thank you so much for volunteering!
THIS SUNDAY, May 1, 2022
In-Person Worship at the Cathedral
10:00 am - Doors to Cathedral open.
10:30 am - Eucharist Service (apprx. 1 hour)
4:00 pm - Evensong with London’s first female bishop
7:00 pm - Choral Compline
The Cathedral requires those entering its buildings to show proof of vaccination and to wear a mask.
You can also watch a Livestream of the Cathedral Worship Service
On Facebook: http://facebook.com/StJohnDivineNYC
On the Cathedral website: http://www.stjohndivine.org
WEEKLY CATHEDRAL CONGREGATION PROGRAMS
Monday-Saturday | 8:30 AM Morning Prayer | 5:30 PM Evening Prayer
Wednesday 7:30 pm Bible Study | Paul’s Letter to the Romans | Congregation Zoom Link (Returns: May 18)
Sunday 8:30 am Bible Study | Genesis| Congregation Zoom Link