Parish Fundraiser – The Vestry has decided to postpone the proposed
fundraiser until the spring (or later) to allow for more complete definition of
the event and who will provide what support. If anyone would like to be involved
with the planning to include what will be done; where will the “stuff” come
from; what will it cost; etc. please contact the Rector or one of the Vestry
members.
Stewardship – As we look at stewardship of the blessings we
have received we hope to help our Parish and our community understand and
believe that:
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God loves us and wants us to have all that we need to live a
joyful and productive life.
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All that we are and all that we have are gifts from God.
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Regularly giving of our time, abilities, energy, and money is a
spiritual practice.
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Tithing is an important spiritual practice. It helps establish a
healthy regard for money. It helps us to live the life God hopes we will have.
The Episcopal Church Website, A Working Definition of Stewardship
Page
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September 23, 2012, 10:30 am Holy Eucharist
Rite II
Lessons for the 17th
Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 20)
First Lesson: Proverbs 31:10-31
Psalm: 1
Second Lesson: James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a
Gospel: Mark
9:30-37
Lay Participants for September
23, 2012 - 10:30 am service
Eucharistic
Minister: Jim
Lector: Kevin
Prayers: Terry
Ushers: Nick and Tina
Nursery Attendant: Kayla
Nursery Assistant: Anne
Refreshments: Marcella
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Liturgy Planning – The
Liturgy Planning team will meet today following service in the Parish Hall.
Upcoming Community
Events – There are 2 events on
the calendar for November that may be of interest for our Parish.
(1) On Sunday November 11, from 1-7 pm Wesley
Chapel, Oakland Christian, and St. John’s Church; the Chuckatuck and Possum
Hollow Ruritan Clubs; the Chuckatuck Volunteer Fire Department; and other civic
organizations will host a buffet dinner. Please see the flyer in the Narthex or
Parish House for more information and locations to purchase tickets.
(2) On Saturday November 17, from 9-11 am Impact
Suffolk will be holding its 14th annual food giveaway. For more
information see the flyer in the Narthex or Parish House.
Diocesan Newsletter – The September-October edition of the Diocesan
Connection Newsletter can be downloaded at: http://images.acswebnetworks.com/1/2279/SeptOct2012DiocesanConnection.pdf.
Or you can contact the Rector or church office to receive a paper copy of the
Newsletter.
Bishop’s Days for Parish
Leaders – This year’s topic will be
“Enlivening Our Faith for Generations to Come” and will be held October 27 at
Emmanuel Church in Virginia Beach. This event is NOT just for
Vestry members or Wardens but is intended for parish leaders. Bishop's Days
will offer 14 workshops from which to choose. For complete information about
workshops, schedule, registration and a brochure you can download see the
Diocesan Website at http://diosova.org.
Formation Classes – This coming Sunday we will discuss our Old
Testament reading Proverbs 31:10-31 “Ode to a Capable Wife” from
9:15-10:15 am. Next week’s class will
discuss our Old Testament reading Esther 7:1-6, 9-10; 9:20-22 “Haman’s Downfall
and Mordecai’s Advancement” and “ Destruction of the Enemies of the Jews.” All
are invited to join us for class this Sunday. A reminder; there is nursery
service available during the education hour.
Today’s Psalm – We will sing the portion of the Psalter in
unison. We will use a metrical version of the Psalter from A New Metrical
Psalter by Christopher Webber as we sing Psalm 1 together. The Psalm will
be set to Hymn 377, “All people that on earth do dwell” (Old
Hundredth) from the Hymnal 1982. The words and music will be found on a
bulletin insert.
Chuckatuck
VFD Fish Fry – The
fire department’s semi-annual fund raiser fish fry will be held Saturday,
September 29th from 4-7 P.M. Please come and help them raise funds
to support the only wholly volunteer squad in Suffolk.
Thanksgiving Jar – I hear you ask, “What is that neat jar in the
Narthex for?” We have a lot to be thankful for in our lives; personally, as a
church, and as a community; sometimes we lose sight of those blessings.
Parishioners are encouraged to bring or place a brief note about their blessings
in the jar in the Narthex and at the end of each month we will offer the jar in
our offering and at the end of the year we will review the many blessings we
have as a church.
Fall Working Party – There will be a fall working party to help sort
and identify items for disposal that have been found in various locations in
the Parish House. So far we have a couple volunteers who are willing to help
sort and dispose; if you would like to help please contact the Rector.
Thought
for the week – Dignity: We are human beings created in the image and likeness of God and
therefore are vested with an inherent dignity. It is that dignity that the vow
of obedience and the virtue of wisdom that comes from listening before acting
invites us to pay attention to.
-Br. James
Koester
Society of Saint John the Evangelist
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Upcoming
Events:
Daily Mon.-Thu. *
Daily Morning Prayer – 9:00 am (Parish House)
Thu. Sep. 20th *
St. John Singers rehearsal – 7:00 pm (Choir Room)
Sun. Sep. 23rd *
Liturgy Planning Team meeting (Parish House)
Wed. Sep. 26th *
Wednesday Morning Book Study – 10:00-11:30 am (Parish Hall)
Thu. Sep. 27th *
St. John Singers rehearsal – 7:00 pm (Choir Room)
Sat. Sep. 29th *
5th Saturday Luncheon at Salvation Army
*
Chuckatuck Volunteer Fire Department Fish Fry
4:00-7:00
pm
Sun. Sep. 30th *
5th Sunday Pastoral Care Sunday
Sun. Oct. 7th *
Discretionary Fund Sunday
Mon. Oct. 8th *
Columbus Day Holiday (office closed)
Sat. Oct. 13th *
James River Rug Hookers – 10:00 am – 3:00 pm (Parish House)
Mon. Oct. 15th *
G. F. W. C. Junto Women’s Club meeting – 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
(Parish
Hall)
Tue. Oct. 16th *
CAPS Board of Directors meeting – 3:00-4:30 pm (WRPC)
Sat. Oct. 27th *Greater
Chuckatuck Historic Foundation Founder’s Day
Celebration
*
Bishop’s Day for Parish Leaders (East) – 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Emmanuel
Virginia Beach
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Community
Church Websites:
New
Community Christian Center http://www.nccfamily.us
Oakland
Christian Church (UCC) http://www.oaklandchristianchurch.com/
Perfecting
Saints Church of God in Christ http://www.pscogic.com/
Wesley
Chapel United Methodist Church http://www.wesleychapelchuckatuck.org
Ebenezer
United Methodist Church http://ebumc.net/
Coalition
Against Poverty in Suffolk (CAPS) http://www.capsuffolk.com
PASTORAL CARE
Pray for Katherine, our presiding
bishop; Holly, our bishop; and Les our priest.
St. John’s shut-ins, Marianne, Meriwether,
Allen, David, Shirley, Suzanne, Janis, Dominique, Virginia, Lon, Luann, Faye
and family, Carter and family, Marvin, Sally, Bill, Heather, Pat, Charles,
Barbara, Tina, Kathleen and Fergal, the
Chapman family, Hallie, Bette, Steve, and Morse.
Serving in the Armed Forces and Overseas: Bryan, Elizabeth,
Dane, and Patrick
Parish Cycle of Prayer: Alva
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: The Rev. Raymond & Muni Nelson; The Rev. Robert &
Marian New.
Anglican Cycle of Prayer: The Episcopal Church in the USA, The Most Rev. Dr.
Katharine Jefferts Schori; The Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church.
Flowers are given to the Glory of God and
in memory of Connie by Joe and Mary-Margaret.
Birthdays in September
Bette 03 Lizzie 10
Carroll 11 Dane 13
Roger 14 Bob 15
Elizabeth 16 Allen
17
Anniversaries in September
Charles & Lynn 01 Clare & Steve 03
Perk & G. Lee 11
If you are in need of Pastoral Care,
Please call Father Ferguson.
Cell: 757-418-0063
Contact Music Minister Roger Peyton
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