Daylight
Savings Time ends – Remember to fall back an hour this Saturday night into
Sunday morning.
Genieve Shelter – The next ingathering for the Genieve Shelter will
occur Sunday November 4. For more information about items needed contact Leone
Vigil.
Election Day – Our next National and General Election will
occur Tuesday November 6. On that day all are invited to hold our nation, its
public servants, its military, and all standing for election in prayer. We will
intentionally hold the political process in vigil beginning with Morning Prayer
at 9:00 am in the Sanctuary. All are invited to devote time for prayer during
the day. Additionally, we will hold a community Eucharist at 12:00 noon in
honor of the political process of the day. Please feel free to join in holding
our nation in prayer and join us in solidarity in worship on that day.
Stewardship – A Prayer for the Right Use of God’s Gifts (BCP
p. 827)
Almighty God, whose loving hand has given us all that we
possess: Grant us grace that we may honor you with our substance, and,
remembering the account which we must one day give, may be faithful stewards of
your bounty, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
AMEN
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November 4, 2012, 10:30 am Holy Eucharist
Rite II
Lessons for the 23rd
Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 26)
First Lesson: Ruth 1:1-18
Psalm: 146
Second Lesson: Hebrews 9:11-14
Gospel: Mark
12:28-34
Lay Participants for November
4, 2012 - 10:30 am service
Eucharistic
Minister: Jim
Lector: Kathy
Prayers: Marlene
Ushers: Gary and Lynn
Nursery Attendant: Lillian
Nursery Assistant: Anne
Refreshments: Marlene
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Fall Working Party – The a fall working party is tentatively
scheduled for Saturday November 17 to help sort and identify items for disposal
that have been found in various locations in the Parish House and to winterize
the church yard. The date is subject to change and may occur earlier but plan
on the clean up happening no later than November 17. 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.
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.
Growth Suggestions – If
you have any ideas, suggestions, or recommendations concerning the Growth of
St. John’s please place them in the foil covered box labels “Growth” located on
the usher’s table in the Narthex. There
is a pen and paper in the box. These
will be reviewed at the next vestry meeting.
Our Thanksgivings – We are collecting tangible statements
regarding our blessings and thanksgivings in the jar in the Narthex.
Wednesday Morning Book
Study – The
Wednesday morning book study continues its study of “The Bible Jesus Read” by
Philip Yancy. We will begin our study of the book of Job this coming Wednesday
at 10:00 am in the Parish Hall. If you are interested please contact Margaret.
Formation Classes – This coming Sunday we will discuss our Old
Testament reading Ruth 1:1-18 “Elimelech’s Family Goes to Moab” from
9:15-10:15 am. Next week’s class will
discuss our Old Testament reading Ruth 3:1—4:22 “Ruth and Boaz at the
Threshing Floor,” “The Marriage of Boaz and Ruth,” and “The Genealogy of David.”
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 146 together. The Psalm will be set to Hymn 680, “O God, our help in ages past” (St. Anne) from the Hymnal 1982.
The words and music will be found on a bulletin insert.
At Communion – All are welcome to come to the Lord’s Table
and all receive the benefits of the Sacrament whether they receive either the
bread or wine; both the bread and wine; neither the bread nor wine; or simply a
blessing by the priest. To receive the bread, offer your prominently raised
hands to the priest so the priest can easily place the bread on the palm of
your hand. You can receive the wine either individually or by dipping
(intincting) the bread in the chalice; if you wish to receive the chalice,
please guide it to your lips. If you desire a blessing as opposed to the
elements simply cross your arms across your chest and the priest will bless
you. After you have received the Bread and the Wine or the blessing, it is
appropriate to say "AMEN."
Thought
for the week – Revelation: If divine revelation can even come through a lowly thorn bush,
then surely through another person, created in the image of God, and all the
more likely if they are a stranger to us, a stranger to be welcomed into our
life, into our heart.
-Br. Curtis
Almquist
Society of Saint John the Evangelist
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Upcoming
Events:
Daily Mon.-Thu. *
Daily Morning Prayer – 9:00 am (Parish House)
Thu. Nov. 1st *
St. John Singers rehearsal – 7:00 pm (Sanctuary)
Sat. Nov. 3rd *
Holiday Craft Fair – Lake Prince Woods 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Sun. Nov. 4th *
Daylight Savings Time ends
*All
Saints Sunday
*
Rector’s Discretionary Fund Sunday
Tue. Nov. 6th *
Election Day
*
9:00 am Election Day Prayer Vigil
*
12:00 pm Election Day Community Eucharist
Thu. Nov. 8th *
St. John Singers rehearsal – 7:00 pm (Choir Room)
Sat. Nov. 10th *
James River Rug Hookers – 10:00 am – 3:30 pm (Parish Hall)
Mon. Nov. 12th *
Veteran’s Day Holiday – Office Closed
*
Vestry Meeting – 7:00 – 9:00 pm (Parlor)
Wed. Nov. 14th *
Wednesday Morning Book Study – 10:00-11:30 am (Parish Hall)
*
Garden Club – 12:00-9:00 pm (Parish Hall)
Thu. Nov. 15th *
St. John Singers rehearsal – 7:00 pm (Choir Room)
Sun. Nov. 18th *
Pledge cards and letters distributed
*
Community Thanksgiving Service – 7:00-9:00 pm (Oakland
Christian
UCC)
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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, Marvin, Sally, Bill, Heather, Pat, Charles, Barbara, Tina, Kathleen
and Fergal, the Chapman family, Steve, Morse, Carolyn, Jonathan, Charles, and
the family of Carter.
Deceased Carter
Serving in the Armed Forces and Overseas: Bryan, Elizabeth,
Dane, and Patrick
Parish Cycle of Prayer: Anne
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: The Rev. Robert & Margaret Huffman.
Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Bermuda & The
Rt. Rev. Dr. Patrick White.
Flowers are given to the Glory of God and
in Celebration of our Grandchildren Dylan & Brady by Marcella & Don.
Birthdays in November
Bev 03 Diane 04
Doug 11 Eddie 13
Steven 16 Kathy 28
Laura 28 Dotty 29
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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