Community Thanksgiving
Service – The greater
Chuckatuck/Oakland Community Thanksgiving Service will be held this coming
Sunday, November 18, at 7:00 p.m. There will be a light reception following the
service starting at approximately 8:00 p.m. If you would like to assist with
refreshments please let the Rector know. Regardless, please come out and
support this community event; in addition, the Rector will be delivering the
homily. See you then!
Advent
and Epiphany Liturgy planning session - The Liturgy planning for Advent and
Epiphany will take place this coming Sunday following worship.
2013 Pledge Drive – St. John’s 2013 pledge drive begins in earnest
this coming Sunday. During the announcements the Rector and Senior Warden, on
behalf of the Vestry, will present information about the projected expenses for
the coming year as well as the known or anticipated sources of income. Following
a discussion pledge cards and a written narrative will be distributed. We would
like to have all pledge cards in hand no later than Sunday, December 9, to
allow the Vestry to make final decisions about the coming fiscal year. In
essence, we anticipate expenses to be approximately equal to this year,
approximately $105,000. More details will be available Sunday.
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November 18, 2012, 10:30 am Litany of
Healing and Holy Eucharist Rite II
Lessons for the 25th
Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 28)
First Lesson: 1 Samuel 1:4-20
Psalm: The Song of Hannah
Second Lesson: Hebrews 10:11-25
Gospel: Mark
13:1-8
Lay Participants for November
18, 2012 - 10:30 am service
Eucharistic
Minister: Terry
Lector: Kevin
Prayers: Bernice
Ushers: Anne and Bert
Nursery Attendant: Taylor
Nursery Assistant: Lynn
Refreshments: Bernice
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Stewardship – A Prayer for Guidance (BCP p. 832)
O God, by whom the meek are guided in judgment, and light rises
up in darkness for the godly: Grant us, in all our doubts and
uncertainties, the grace to ask what you would have us to do, that the Spirit
of wisdom may save us from all false choices, and that in your light we may see
light, and in your straight path may not stumble; through Jesus Christ our
Lord.
AMEN
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.
Fall Working Party – The fall working party has been temporarily
postponed. Please stand by for more information. If you have some time
available to provide assistance in cleaning out the Parish House or the grounds
please contact the Rector.
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 1 Samuel 1:4-20, “Samuel’s Birth and Dedication” from
9:15-10:15 am. Next week’s class will
discuss our Old Testament reading 2 Samuel 23:1-7, “The Last Words 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/Canticle
– 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 The Song of
Hannah together. The Canticle will be set to Hymn 304, “I come with joy to meet my Lord” (Land of Rest) 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 – Suffering: Confronted with the overwhelming suffering of the world, we are
being called to action, to identify some way in which we can contribute to the
reduction of the world’s poverty, to work and give toward that end.
-Br. David
Vryhof
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. 15th *
St. John Singers rehearsal – 7:00 pm (Choir Room)
Sun. Nov. 18th *
Pledge cards and letters distributed
*
Liturgy Planning Team meeting – following worship (Choir
Room)
*
Community Thanksgiving Service – 7:00-9:00 pm (Oakland
Christian
UCC)
Thu. Nov. 22nd *
Thanksgiving Holiday (Office closed)
Sun. Dec. 2nd *
Annual Vestry Election and Winter Potluck Luncheon –
following
worship (Parish House)
Tue. Dec. 4th *
Convocation IV “Clergy” Quiet Day – 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Fri. Dec. 7th *
Parish Hall in use through Sat. Dec. 8th
Sun. Dec. 9th *
Pledge ingathering
Mon. Dec. 10th *
Janitorial service shift
*
Vestry Meeting – 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. (Parlor)
Mon. Dec. 17th *
G.F.C.W Junto Women’s Group – 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Parish
House)
Sat. Dec. 15th *
James River Rug Hookers – 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Parish
House)
Sun. Dec. 23rd *
Greening of the Church and Parish Soup luncheon
Mon. Dec. 24th *
Christmas Eve “Midnight” Festive Eucharist
Sat. Dec. 29th *
5th Saturday Luncheon at Salvation Army
Sun. Dec. 30th *
Service of Christmas Lessons and Carols
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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.
Marianne, Meriwether, Allen, David, Shirley,
Suzanne, Janis, Dominique, Virginia, Lon, Faye and family, Sally, Bill, Heather, Pat, Charles, Barbara,
Tina, Kathleen and Fergal, the Chapman family, Steve, Morse, Carolyn, Jonathan,
and Charles.
Serving in the Armed Forces and Overseas: Bryan, Elizabeth,
Dane, and Patrick
Parish Cycle of Prayer: Marcia
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: The Rev. Dr. Edward & Margaret
Morgan, III. The Church of the Holy Apostles, Virginia Beach.
Anglican Cycle of Prayer: The Reformed Episcopal Church of Spain; The Rt. Rev.
Carlos López-Lozano.
Flowers are given to the Glory of God and
in memory of Kevin's mother, Renee Brady, by Kevin & Terry.
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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