Come, let us worship together.

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St. Paul’s mission, rooted in the cross of San Damiano, is:

to be a progressive community of passionate disciples of Jesus:

loving and serving God’s beloved creation to wholeness,

welcoming all to participate in creative worship,

and in works of liberation, peace, & justice.

(see ‘Our Parish Mission Statement’ page for more detailed information)

We are here for YOU, worshipping, learning, and communing together. We offer both traditional and liturgically blended worship experiences, and provide numerous learning opportunities through the study of scripture, great teaching, children and adult Christian education, outreach, and other opportunities for spirituality and growth. Here’s what’s happening:  

Sunday, May 13th, 2012

Mother’s Day celebration and the annual May Crowning of an image of Mary, Mother of Jesus

Taize Prayer Vigil for Bishop Jon Bruno Wednesday, May 16 7:30 pm

Saint Paul’s Pomona 242 East Alvarado Street Pomona, CA 91750 Saint Paul’s Pomona holds a special place in Bishop Bruno’s spiritual journey.

So we will gather in community to pray him through this part of his journey.

(see Bishop  Bruno’s letter below) Co-sponsored by Saint Paul’s Pomona, Holy Trinity Covina and Saint John’s La Verne Information: Mark Hallahan frmarkstpauls@yahoo.com Judy Heffron MotherJudy@aol.com Kelli Grace Kurtz vicar@stjohnslaverne.org

  April 26, 2012   My dear friends,   As we move close to the 12th anniversary of my consecration on April 29, I am looking forward to the future, yet any time we make too many plans, we have to wait and listen for God.   Having had what I thought was a bout of pneumonia since the House of Bishops last met in March, I have gone back into the hospital to determine what this nagging problem has been.   With the great assistance of Dr. David Cannom of Los Angeles Cardiology Associates, Dr. Glenn Hatfield of The Medical Group, Dr. Lasika Senevirante of the Los Angeles Cancer Network, and the staff of Good Samaritan Hospital, I have discovered that this nagging problem is more than I thought it was. But I have been convinced by Dr. Cannom and Dr. Senevirante that I am too stubborn to let this go by the wayside, so we will start immediately to begin aggressive treatment for Acute Monocytic Leukemia (AML M5).   I don’t do anything lightly, and I am never surprised that when God calls me, it is to do more than I asked or thought. The doctors are of a mind that we can beat this, but I want to be honest with you: I am frightened. Not unlike the amputation, or the metabolic staph infection (MRSA) that I experienced, or the court cases, a few challenges have come across our path.   I want you folks to be as positive as you can be, and I need your prayers and support at this time. I want you to know that I have raised all of these concerns with my colleague Bishops, Diane Jardine Bruce and Mary Douglas Glasspool.   I will continue to serve as Bishop of the Diocese of Los Angeles with the able assistance of the Bishops Suffragan and the Executive Staff. I, together with Bishops Bruce and Glasspool, Canon David Tumilty, the Rev. Canon Joanna Satorius and Canon Robert Williams, will continue to be the management team of the Diocese.   This will require some changes for us to continue to serve you in the life of this Diocese, and we will remain faithful. We will not hold things back from you, and we will remain in regular communication.   If it should be that my health does take a turn for the worse, I will do what is needed to accomplish the election of the next Diocesan Bishop. I have notified Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori, Bishop Stacy Sauls, and the Rev. Canon Chuck Robertson, and they have all assured me that they will do all they can to be of assistance.   I want to assure you all of the depth of love, respect and grace that I feel from this Diocese each day of my life. My love to you, my appreciation, and forever my dedication.   Yours in Christ,   + J. Jon Bruno   Sixth Bishop of Los Angeles     UPDATE: The Bishop has gone through a series of chemotherapy at City of Hope and is in protective isolation.  There are no visits allowed, but cards are welcome by sending them to: Bishop J. Jon Bruno, Cathedral Center of St. Paul, 840 Echo Park Ave., Los Angeles, CA  90026.