Pentecost Worship and
Potluck – Pentecost is next Sunday, May 19th. Wear Red in
honor of the coming of the Holy Spirit. We will hold the pot luck outside. The
weather will be nice. Chicken will be provided by the Hospitality Committee and
a sign-up sheet will be posted in the Narthex for side dishes and desserts.
Poison
Ivy! – There
appears to be a super-abundance of poison ivy on the church property this year.
We have found poison ivy vines along the banks of the pond, inside some of the
fenced in sections of the graveyard, on the trunks of the trees, and in the
back field. Please be careful if you head “overland” and off the beaten path
until we can take steps to remove the vines.
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May 12, 2013, 10:30 am Holy Eucharist Rite II
Lessons for the Seventh
Sunday of Easter
First Lesson: Acts 16:16-34
Psalm: Psalm 97
Second Lesson: Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21
Gospel: John
17:20-26
Lay Participants for May
12, 2013 - 10:30 am service
Eucharistic
Minister: Jim
Lector: Kathy
Prayers: Jim
Ushers: Lynn and Marcella
Nursery Attendant: Lillian
Nursery Assistant: To be identified
Refreshments: Marlene
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St. John Singers – A special thank you is offered to our Minister of
Music, Roger Peyton, and the members of the St. John Singers: Terry, Kathy, Fr.
Les, Steven, Susan, Alice, Fred, and Leone. The choir will begin their summer
break, a period of rest, reflection, and re-creation before returning to their
stalls in the fall. I am very happy that we have a dedicated group who has
started from scratch and become an attentive and musical group of worship
ministers. Please offer Roger and the Choir a hearty thank you.
Church Flowers – The Altar Guild has posted the flower sign-up
sheet in the Narthex. Please read the sign-up instructions also posted in the
Narthex. If you have any questions, please contact Lynn.
Sanctuary Roof Update
– The Vestry is in the
process of gathering more recommendations and bids for the Sanctuary Roof. They
are inviting a few contractors to ascertain the state of the roof and make a
recommendation about retaining the present roof, repairing what is present, or
replacing the roof system. We are looking for estimates using a variety of
materials to ensure thoroughness while maintaining the integrity of the
sanctuary – wood shingles, engineered wood-like shingles, and architectural
shingles. Once all recommendations and bids are received the vestry will
present the findings to the Parish for information, discussion, and decision
making.
Today’s Psalm – We will sing the portion of the Psalter in together
using a metrical version of the Psalter from A New Metrical Psalter by
Christopher Webber as we sing Psalm 97 together. The Psalm will be set to Hymn 76,
“On Jordan’s bank” (Winchester New) from the Hymnal 1982. The words and
music will be found on a bulletin insert.
Chuckatuck Volunteer
Fire Department Fish Fry – The spring Fish Fry fundraiser for the
Chuckatuck Volunteer Fire Department will be held on Saturday June 8. Please
come out and support our local all volunteer Fire and Rescue Department.
Be on the lookout for more information about the ticket cost and locations to
purchase tickets.
Wednesday Morning Book
Study – The
Wednesday morning book study concluded its session this coming morning. The
Wednesday morning session will take a break for the summer and will reconvene
in the fall. Keep a slot open on Wednesday mornings for our next study. Thank
you to all who have participated, Margaret and the Rector.
Our Thanksgivings – We are collecting tangible statements
regarding our blessings and thanksgivings in the jar in the Narthex.
Formation Classes – This week we will discuss Acts 16:16-34, “Paul
and Silas in Prison” from 9:15-10:15 am in the Parish Hall. Next week’s class
will discuss the first New Testament (substitute for the Old Testament in
Easter Season) lesson Acts 2:1-21, “’The Coming of the Holy Spirit’ and ‘Peter
Addresses the Crowd’” 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 – Yes: We were made for “Yes.” Jesus said that he came so that we might
have life — and have it abundantly. We were made for senseless acts of beauty —a
nd fun! Senseless acts of beauty—and fun—are not necessary for our physical
survival. But they are essential to our humanity.
-Br. Mark
Brown
Society of Saint John the Evangelist
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Upcoming
Events:
Daily Mon.-Thu. *
Daily Morning Prayer – 9:00 am (Parish House)
Thu. May 2nd *
Choir Rehearsal – 7:00 – 8:30 pm (Choir Room)
Wed. May 8th *
Book Study – 10:00 – 11:30 am (Parish Hall)
Thu. May 9th *
Spring Clergy Conference – Rector Out of Office
Sun. May 12th *
Mother’s Day
Mon. May 13th *
Vestry meeting – 7:00 – 9:00 pm (Parlor)
Sat. May 18th *
One Harvest Pickup
Sun. May 19th *
Pentecost – Worship at Pond Altar
*
Parish Potluck
Sun. May 26th *
Growth Team Meeting – following worship (Parish Hall)
Mon. May 27th *
Memorial Day – Office closed
Sat. Jun. 8th *
Chuckatuck Volunteer Fire Department Fish Fry
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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,
Lon, Pat, Barbara, Tina, Kathleen and
Fergal, Steve, Morse, Andy, Beth, Marvin, Clare, Steve, Adelle, Rick, Kathy, Jeanie, Ronald, Dorothy, the Donahue Family, Rev. Mike, Bruce,
Bob, and Leone.
Serving in the Armed Forces and Overseas: Bryan, Elizabeth,
Dane, Leon, and Patrick
Parish Cycle of Prayer: Don & Marcella
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: The Rev. Ed & Martha Bushong; The Rev. Rebecca &
Kerry Dean.
Anglican Cycle of Prayer: The Anglican Communion.
Flower Dedication: To the Glory of God and in Loving Memory of our Mothers, Renée Brady and
Mildred Reed, and in honor of all mothers by Kevin and Terry.
Birthdays in May
Claudia 10 Margaret 10
Steve 14 Sterling 15
Christine 17 Mary 22
Bert 24
Anniversaries in May
Jim & Susan 14 Joe
& Mary-Margaret 24
Alan & Sarah 25 Dennis & Rusty 31
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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