St. John's e-News for Sunday March 31 - The Feast of the Resurrection!

Holy Week Services – Please plan to attend any or all the community worship services planned for Holy Week. We should celebrate as we have in years past: Maundy Thursday at Oakland UCC – Supper at 6:00 pm and service at 7:00 pm, Good Friday at Wesley Chapel UMC at 7:00 pm, and Easter Sunrise at St. John’s at 7:00 am.

 

Spring Parish Clean-up – Thank you to all who helped clean the Church yard in preparation for this coming Sunday’s services; the yard looks much better.

 

Sanctuary Preparation for Easter – This coming Saturday we will decorate the Sanctuary in preparation for Easter Sunday. We will meet from 9:00 am – 12:00 noon to set out lilies and prepare the Pond Altar for Sunday morning Worship. The more the merrier; if you can attend or for more information please contact Lynn.

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March 31, 2013, 10:30 am Festive Holy Eucharist Rite II

Lessons for Easter Sunday

First Lesson:  Acts 10:34-43

Psalm:  Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24

Second Lesson:  1 Corinthians 15:19-26

Gospel:  Luke 24:1-12

 

Lay Participants for March 31, 2013 - 10:30 am service

Eucharistic Minister:  Leone

Lector:  Bernice

Prayers:  Bernice

Ushers:  Fred and Marlene

Nursery Attendant:  Lillian

Nursery Assistant:  To be identified

 

Refreshments:  Easter Sunday – Family Day to celebrate!

 

Sermon for Sunday, Mar. 24: http://chirb.it/Oq3sOk

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Easter Thank You –A special thank you to all who have made Lent, Holy Week, and Easter Day a special day. Many thanks for those who cleaned, sang, ate, worshiped, and all other ministries offered this year. The Rector.

 

Chalicers/Eucharistic Ministers – I would like to enlist some more volunteers to serve at the Altar as Chalicist/Eucharistic Minister/Acolyte. I feel that the Parish wants to have that ministry function on a regular basis but I also feel we may be burning out the licensed Eucharistic Ministers. The licensing requirement is simple – some training by me (nothing difficult), and an application for licensing to the Diocesan Office (which is never turned down). Please pray about this ministry and contact the Rector if you feel called to serve.

 

Spring Craft and Vendor Fair – The fair will be held on Saturday, April 13^th, in the Parish Hall from 10:00-3:00 pm. We need volunteers to assist with set up, making baked goods, and clean up. There is a sign-up sheet posted in the Narthex.

 

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 118:1-2, 14-24 together. The Psalm will be set to Hymn 551, “Rise up, ye saints of God!” (Festal Song) from the Hymnal 1982. The words and music will be found on a bulletin insert.

 

Wednesday Night Lenten Series – Thank you to all who participated in this year’s Lenten Series offerings. We surveyed the history of the Anglican and Episcopal Church in the United States and how that shaped our past and our future. We also looked at our mission, ministry, and gifts. Please contact the Rector to provide feedback into our next offering during Lent 2014.

 

“Penny Power” for Boys’ Home, Inc. – During the season of Lent we will be collecting any loose change in the jar in the Narthex and in the Parlor. Our change will be given in order to help us change the story of a boys’ life. Please see the flyer in the Narthex or Parish House or visit www.boyshomeinc.org for more information.

 

Wednesday Morning Book Study – The Wednesday morning book study will take a break during Holy Week but will continue its study of the book “Conversations with Scripture and with Each Other: Spiritual Formation for Lay Leaders” by M. Thomas Shaw on April 3. On April 3 we will study and discuss Chapter 3, “The Cross and Suffering of Jesus” and how that event shapes Scripture, our profession of faith, and our community life. If you are interested please contact Margaret or the Rector.

 

Community Outreach – There will be a meeting on Wednesday, April 3^rd, in the Parish Hall from 7:00-8:30 pm.  All are invited.

 

Our Thanksgivings – We are collecting tangible statements regarding our blessings and thanksgivings in the jar in the Narthex.

 

Formation Classes – This coming Sunday we will take a break from formation classes. Next week’s class will discuss the first New Testament (substitute for the Old Testament in Easter Season) lesson Acts 5:27-32, “The Apostles Are Persecuted” from 9:15-10:15 am. All are invited to join us for class next Sunday. A reminder; there is nursery service available during the education hour.

 

Thought for the week – Relationship: Christianity demands community. It is through our relationship with others we hear God’s word and understand God’s call.

-Br. Eldridge Pendleton

Society of Saint John the Evangelist

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Upcoming Events:

Daily Mon.-Thu.      * Daily Morning Prayer – 9:00 am (Parish House)

Thu. Mar. 28^th       * Community Maundy Thursday Service – Supper @ 6:00 pm;

                             Worship @ 7:00 pm (Oakland Christian UCC)

Fri. Mar. 29^th        * Community Good Friday Service – 7:00 pm

                             (Wesley Chapel UMC)

Sat. Mar. 30^th        * 5^th Saturday Luncheon – Suffolk Salvation Army

                             * Preparing the Sanctuary for Easter

Sun. Mar. 31^st        * Easter Sunrise Service – 7:00 am

                             * Festive Easter Eucharist – 10:30 am

Mon. Apr. 1^st          * Easter Monday – Parish Office closed

Wed. Apr. 3^rd        * Outreach Committee Meeting – 7:00 - 8:30 pm (Parish Hall)

Thu. Apr. 11^th         * Set up for G.C.F.W. Junto Woman’s Group event

Fri. Apr. 12^th          * G.C.F.W. Junto Woman’s Group event – 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

                             (Parish Hall)

                             * Set up Parish Hall for Vendor and Craft Faire – 3:00 pm

Sat. Apr. 13^th        * Vendor and Craft Faire – 10:00 am – 3:00 pm (Parish Hall)

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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, Lon, Pat, Barbara, Tina, Kathleen and Fergal, Steve, Morse, Andy, Beth, Marvin, Clare, Steve, Adelle, Rick, Kathy, Jeanie, June, Ronald, and Dorothy.

 

Serving in the Armed Forces and Overseas: Bryan, Elizabeth, Dane, Leon, and Patrick

 

Parish Cycle of Prayer: Perk & G. Lee

Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: The Rev. Donny & Mary Dunn, III; The Rev. Jim & Barbara Short

Anglican Cycle of Prayer: For Peace in Jerusalem.

 

Birthdays in April

John 06                        Barbara 10

Matthew 14                 Bryan 16

Paul 24                        BC 27

Bernice 30

 

Anniversaries in April

Tim & Bev 03             Doug & Mac 30

 

If you are in need of Pastoral Care

Please call Father Ferguson.

Home:  757-484-8409

 

Contact Minister of Music Roger Peyton

 

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