St John's Cathedral

Upcoming Events
St John’s is an active church with plenty of regular activities and events, details of which are found on other pages of the website. This page will tell you of special upcoming events.

Christians in Central Tuesday Luncheon
Tuesday 10th June
The next Tuesday Luncheon will be held on 10th June at 1:00pm in the Li Hall. Our speaker will be The Revd Canon Ian Lam, Dean of Minghua Theological College, who will speak on the topic of "The Significance of Theological Education".

Tickets at $120 each is available at the Cathedral Bookstore or reservation through email : reception@stjohnscathedral.org.hk or call the Cathedral office at 25234157.

Said Eucharist
Monday 9th June, 9:00am (Public Holiday)

Noonday Prayer Services
A special service of Noonday Prayer by Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui will be held on 26th to 28th May in Cathedral, for victims and relief workers of the recent Cyclone in Myanmar and Earthquarke in Sichuan, China.

The Day of Thanksgiving for the Institution of the Holy Communion ( CORPUS CHRISTI)
Thursday 22nd May, 7.00 pm

Jazz Vespers
Sunday 11th May, 6:00pm
An Evening Service with Jazz music by Allen Youngblood and Jazbalaya.

St John's Cathedral Annual Church Meeting
Date: 27th April 2008 (Sunday)
Time: 4.00 pm
Place: Li Hall
Update of the Electoral Roll
Members who would like to register for the first time, or revise their record,
should complete the Electoral Declaration Form and return it to the Cathedral
Office by 13th April 2008 at the latest for inclusion in the Electoral Roll. Thank
you for your support.

Christians in Central Tuesday Luncheon
Tuesday 8th April
We take pleasure to welcoming the Revd J Felix Stephens, OSB, MA to be our guest speaker at the Christians in Central - Tuesday Luncheon on 8th April 2008 in the Li Hall of St John's Cathedral, he will address the topical dilemma of communities of faith, expecially those of the North and West - Christianity and the challenges of secular liberalism, from a English Roman Catholic perspective.

The Rev Felix Stephens, was appointed Master of St Benet's Hall, he had been Parish Priest of Warrington, Cheshire in recent years, and before that was Procurator, Housemaster of St Bede's, Second Master and Coach of the 1stXI at Ampleforth College (commonly known as - the Catholic Eton), near York. He is the editor of the Ampleforth Journal and was for some years the Hon Secretary of the Ampleforth Society.

Lunch tickets at $120. each is available at the Cathedral Bookstore or reservation through email : reception@stjohnscathedral.org.hk or call the Cathedral office at 25234157.

Cathedral Parish Visit to China
April 7th - 13th
This is an opportunity to meet and share with our fellow-Christians on the mainland, and learn something about the Church in China.

We will visit churches, seminaries, and social welfare projects, and meet Chinese Christians in Shanghai and Nanjing.

Cost including airfares, transport, accommodation and meals will be around HK$10,000.

Annual Michaelmas Fair Walkathon
Sunday 2nd March
We will start our walk at around 11:15am from St. John's and walk up to the Peak via Garden Road through the lovely Botanical Gardens and Old Peak Road before returning to the Cathedral for a sumptuous lunch for only HK$20 per person.
Please join us for some exercise,fellowship and good food. It should be a fun day for all.

The Parish Walk 2008
Sunday 24th February
The Parish Walk for HDH 2008 will take place on Sunday 24 th February. This is an opportunity for members of all the congregations of St. John’s to enjoy fellowship together and at the same time support the work of Helpers for Domestic Helpers (HDH), one of St. John’s outreach program that provides legal counselling and assistance to foreign domestic workers in Hong Kong.

You can support HDH by joining the walk and raising money through sponsorship or by sponsoring a walker. Sponsorship forms are available at the back of the church, in the Cathedral office or at HDH or download from website. Please see enclosed flier for further information about the Walk.

Please support us generously and if you walk with us we can guarantee you will have a great time!

A Eucharist with Healing Service
Sunday 17th February , 6.30 pm
A gentle service of prayer with the laying on of hands and anointing for anyone wishing to receive.

Lent Pilgrimage
Saturday 16th February
For all members of St John’s and the daughter churches led by Rev’d Will Newman and Rev’d Sharon Constable.
Leaving by coach/minibus from the Cathedral at 9.15am
Returning to the Cathedral by 4.30pm.
If you’d like to join us, please email reception@stjohnscathedral.org.hk

Lent Lunches at ‘The Li’
Every Friday from 15th February until 14th March Join us for a simple lunch with tea and Coffee in the Li Hall from 12.30-2.00 pm! Cost of lunch by donation. All proceeds will go to St John’s ministries.

Lent Course
This year’s Lent Course will be available in two five session tracks, Tuesday evenings and Friday afternoons, commencing this week. The 2008 Course will focus upon Henri J M Nouwen’s book, The Return of the Prodigal Son. All those who, at sometime in their lives, have experienced loneliness, dejection, jealousy or anger will respond to the study’s persistent themes of homecoming, affirmation and reconciliation.

Tuesday evenings
From 12th February at 7.00 pm in the Purple Lounge of the Administration Building.

Friday afternoons
From 15th February at 3.00 pm in the Purple Lounge of the Administration Building.

Those intending to join one of the groups need to purchase the study material (book), The Return of the Prodigal Son, which is available from the Cathedral Bookstore or from the study group leader (cost $135). Contact person: The Revd Desmond Cox Tel:2523 4157, e-mail:dmcox@stjohnscathedral.org.hk

Ash Wednesday
6th February
There are three service for Ash Wednesday
9:30am Holy Eucharist (Imposition of Ashes)
12:00nn Holy Eucharist (Imposition of Ashes)
6:15pm Holy Eucharist (Imposition of Ashes)
All are welcome.

Music for Everyone 2008
Friday 4th January, 6:30pm
Featuring beautiful music by young organist Miss Stephanie Liem and performances by students from Diocesan Girls’ School, St Mark’s School,St Stephen’s Girls’ Primary School, St Stephen’s Girls’ College
Concert and supper in aid of Cathedral Kneeler Fund (Ticket at $100 each are available at the Cathedral Bookstore)

The Sung Eucharist Celebrating the Patronal Festival and 160th Anniversary of the Foundation of The Cathedral Church of St. John the Evangelist
Sunday 30th December, 6:00pm
The Service will be graced by the presence of Archbishop Paul Kwong, who will president and Archbishop Emeritus Peter Kwong, who will preach.
A Barbecue Dinner -al fresco- will follow the Mass at 7.30 pm. Admission: $20. All are welcome.

Advent Lunch
Fridays December 7, 14 & 21
Our Advent Lunch will be held in the Li Hall from 12 noon - 2 pm. Come and enjoy a simple lunch; soup, bread and fruits, with classical music & thoughtful reflection. Cost of lunch by donation.

Cantorion Creigiau Welsh Mixed Voice Choir
A Fund Raising Concert for St John’s Cathedral HIV Education Centre Wednesday 5th December, 7:30pm
CANTORION CREIGIAU is a mixed choir of 70 voices which has been singing for 37 years. The choir, which sings in Welsh and English, performs concerts throughout Wales and the other nations of Britan, and has toured in Brittany, Austria, Italy and Ireland. The Hong Kong tour is their first venture outside Europe.

Musical Director and Conductor : Mair Roberts
Accompanist: Siwan Rhys
A total no. of 54 will be singing at the evening.

Tickets at HK$150 are available at the Cathedral Bookstore. You can also call the HIV Education Centre on 2523 0531 or e-mail : manager@sjhivctr.com

A Eucharist with Healing Service
Sunday 18th November, 6.30 pm
A gentle service of prayer with the laying on of hands and anointing for anyone wishing to receive.

160th Anniversary Concert
Saturday 17th November
To commemorate the founding of St John's Cathedral one hundred and sixty years ago, parishioners and friends of St John's and its daughter churches are invited to a Gala Concert on Saturday 17th November. The program will be as follows:

6:00 p.m. Cocktails
7:00 p.m. Concert
8:00 p.m. Dinner

Tickets at $250 are available at the Cathedral bookstore. You can also call the office on 25234157 or e-mail to general@stjohnscathedral.org.hk

Christians in Central Tuesday Luncheon
Place: Li Hall
Tuesday 13th November, 1.00 - 2.00 pm
In November, it will be exactly 30 years since the founder of Taize community, Brother Roger visited Hong Kong. Together with several brothers and a small intercontinental youth team, he spent two weeks sharing the life of the refugees living in boats on the South China Sea. Since then, there has been a constant relationship with the Christians of Hong Kong.
Brother Alois will speak to us on “Choose to Love, Choose Hope”.
Tickets at $120 each are available in the Cathedral Bookstore. Reservations can also be made by calling the Cathedral office at 2523 4157 or e-mailing to: reception@stjohnscathedral.org.hk

Hong Kong’s 3rd INTERFAITH DAY OF PEACE
Saturday 10th November
This will be celebrated on Saturday, 10th November, 2007 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the Li Hall. Please call 2523 4157 for details.

All Souls' Day Eucharist
Friday 2nd November , 12 noon
To remember those we love but see no longer a Said Eucharist will be held on All Souls' Day, Friday 2nd November,2007 at 12 noon in the Cathedral. If you would like your loved ones remembered, please fill in the form and return it to Cathedral Office before 31st October. Thank you.

Choose to Love, Choose Hope
Pilgrimage of Trust in Hong Kong
In November, it will be exactly 30 years since the founder of Taizé community, Brother Roger visited Hong Kong. Together with several brothers and a small intercontinental youth team, he spent two weeks sharing the life of the refugees living in boats on the South China Sea. Since then, there has been a constant relationship with the Christians of Hong Kong.

Brother Alois, Prior of Taizé, and other brothers will visit Hong Kong on 13 November 2007. On Sunday, 28 October, a prayer meeting will be held at St. John’s Cathedral, as part of the lead-up to the gatherings on 13 November, details are as follows:

Date: Sunday 28 October
Time: 6:30p.m.
St. John’s Cathedral (Anglican)
4-8, Garden Road, Hong Kong.
ALL ARE WELCOME

Iona Pilgrimage 19-26th October, 2007
Due to unforeseen cancellations we have 4 places available for the pilgrimage to the holy Island of Iona in the Western Isles of Scotland. We will stay in Bishop's House Iona, a very comfortable retreat house and enjoy the beauty and peace of this atmospheric Scottish Isle. This is not a silent retreat but a pilgrimage where fellowship and shared experience will be the focus.

Iona has been a centre of Christianity from the time of St Columba who founded a monastery in 6th Century up until the present day. The present Iona Community welcome thousands of people into the ancient abbey seeking peace and tranquility. Iona is often called a 'thin place' because of its
particular spiritual atmosphere, recalling the understanding that in certain places in this world the curtain between earth and heaven is at its thinnest.

The cost is approximately $10,000.
Please contact Revd Sharon Constable if you want to find out more.

Harvest Parish BBQ, 7th October
To celebrate Harvest and the end of the Stewardship Campaign, there will be a Parish BBQ on the Cathedral grounds from 12.00 noon to 2.00 pm on 7th October, after the 11.30 am Harvest Celebration Service.

Tickets at HK$30.00 each are available at the Cathedral Bookstore. For more information please contact the Cathedral office at 2523 4157.

The Installation of Archbishop Paul Kwong
Wednesday 26th September , 11:00am
The Provincial standing committee of Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui presents their compliments and requests the pleasure of your company at the installation of THE MOST REVEREND PAUL KWONG AS SECOND ARCHBISHOP AND PRIMATE OF HONG KONG SHENG KUNG HUI

A Eucharist with Healing Service
Sunday 16th September, 6.30 pm
A gentle service of prayer with the laying on of hands and anointing for anyone wishing to receive.

Memorial Taizé prayer meeting for the Second Anniversary of Brother Roger's death
Frère Roger Schutz, founder of the Taizé Community, was stabbed and killed at Evening Prayer on Tuesday, 16th August 2005 .

The 16th August 2007 will be the second anniversary of his death , which will be marked by a Taizé prayer and a simple Eucharist at St John's Cathedral. All are welcome. Details are as follows :

Taizé Prayer
Date: 16 August 2007
7:30pm Song Practice
8:15pm The Prayer meeting starts
the Eucharist will start 5 minutes after the prayer meeting.

The Day of Thanksgiving for the Institution of the Holy Communion ( CORPUS CHRISTI)
Thursday 7th June, 7.00 pm
Sung Eucharist MISSA BREVIS — PALESTRINA

U2charist - detail
Sunday 17th June, 6.30 pm
A Rock Service featuring the music of U2
Retiring collection in aid of HDH, The Mission for Migrant Workers & Bethune House

'Feast of the Ascension' Sung Eucharist
Thursday 17th May 7.30 pm
St John’s Cathedral Choir will be singing 'Little Jazz Mass' by Bob Chilcott.
Please come and celebrate this important feast day. Refreshments will be served after the service.

A Healing Service
Sunday 20th May, 6.30 pm
A gentle service of prayer with the laying on of hands and anointing for anyone wishing to receive.

There is also time for listening too if you wish to talk or pray further after the service. Listeners are available to talk in Cantonese, Mandarin or English.
Gentle music with a meditation.

This service is bilingual and everyone is welcome. Refreshments will be served after the service.

Genesis
16th April to 25th June
The next Genesis course will begin on Monday 16 th April and the meetings will take place on most Mondays until the end of June. All meetings take place in the Li Hall of St. John’s Cathedral. You are most welcome to attend. Food and drink are provided.

Genesis is an opportunity to explore Christianity in a relaxed atmosphere with a meal and informal discussion. Genesis is a course that explores life’s big questions. It doesn’t provide easy answers, but explores the meaning of life from a liberal Christian perspective. This perspective is inclusive and values tradition but seeks to interpret it in the light of a modern understanding about life and the world we live in. Genesis is based on the Anglican tradition. Each week the topic for discussion is presented by a member of the clergy team of St John’s Cathedral. The topic is then informally discussed in small groups.

If you want to join this Genesis course, please send an email to dean@stjohnscathedral.org.hk with the subject “Genesis enrolment” stating your name, address and phone number. We will then contact you. Leaflets with more details are available at the back of the Cathedral.

Annual Michaelmas Fair Walkathon
Sunday 4th March
We will start our walk at around 11:15am from St. John's and walk up to the Peak via Garden Road through the lovely Botanical Gardens and Old Peak Road before returning to the Cathedral for a sumptuous lunch for only HK$20 per person.
Please join us for some exercise,fellowship and good food. It should be a fun day for all.
Registration forms are available at the Cathedral office.

160th Anniversary of St John's Cathedral
Sunday 11th March
A special service of Thanksgiving for the Cathedral will be held on Sunday 11th March at 11.30am . The service will include historical liturgy and some of the stories of St John's . Following the service a family BBQ will be held in the Cathedral Garden from 12.30 pm - 2.00 pm .

Tickets at $30 each are available at the Cathedral Office and at the daughter churches.