August 4, 2023

Welcome to August, a time when we try to enjoy the last days of summer break, prepare for a new school year, or just continue our daily routine as we always have and hope the temperatures begin to cool down soon. It has always felt like a time to get ready for something new, whether it’s school, fall programming, or just feeling like everything gets back to normal again. It can be a busy time, for sure, but also exciting as we anticipate what the fall will bring.  

Before we look ahead, however, there is still a lot happening now.  Our second Parish Breakfast will be this Sunday, August 6, at 9:15 a.m. in Founders’ Hall. I hope you’ll plan to join us as we gather between both morning services. Also this Sunday, our Summer Music Series begins at 2 p.m. in the Nave with Music for Soprano, Harpsichord, and Organ. This is followed by the Saint Joseph Woodwind Quintet on August 13, the William Baker Summer Singers presenting Haydn’s The Creation on August 20, and the French Organ Music Festival at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on August 27. There are two seminars and workshops coming up as well: The Doctrine of Discovery seminar is tomorrow, August 5, and a three-day series on the Desert Mystics begins at the Cathedral on Friday, August 11. You’ll find more information on these events, and all events, in the weekly email, on our website, or in the Sunday bulletin.

Now, looking ahead, we will have our blessing of backpacks on Sunday, Sept. 10, the return of the Cathedral Cup Croquet tournament on Saturday, Sept. 16, and our Ministry Fair on Sunday, Sept. 17. As you can see, we have a lot to look forward to and get excited about, and August is just the beginning.

Please continue to pray for one another, for our Cathedral family, for our nation, and the world.

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