St. John's e-News for May 19 - Pentecost Sunday

Pentecost Worship and Potluck – Pentecost is this Sunday. The weather is supposed to be overcast Sunday morning with an overnight low of 61 degrees from Saturday into Sunday. Wear Red in honor of the coming of the Holy Spirit. Chicken will be provided by the Hospitality Committee.

 

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. If you are in doubt about the plant being poison ivy, or not, please ask for assistance.

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May 19, 2013, 10:30 am Holy Eucharist Rite II

Lessons for the Seventh Sunday of Easter

First Lesson:  Acts 2:1-21

Psalm:  Psalm 104:25-35, 37

Second Lesson:  Romans 8:14-17

Gospel:  John 14:8-17, 25-27

 

Lay Participants for May 19, 2013 - 10:30 am service

Eucharistic Minister:  Leone

Lector:  Ben

Prayers:  Bernice

Ushers:  Gary and David

Nursery Attendant:  Lillian

Nursery Assistant:  To be identified

 

Refreshments:  Picnic

 

Sermon for Sunday, May 12: http://chirb.it/MkwN9D

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Vestry Special Election – Due to Joe’s resignation from the Vestry, we will hold a special election to fill the vacancy for the remainder of his term (through 2014). Please prayerfully consider if you are called to serve in this leadership position. For more information contact any Vestry Member, the Rector, or Don.

 

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 say the Psalm this Sunday in unison because we will be worshiping at the pond altar.

 

Chuckatuck Volunteer Fire Department Fish Fry – The spring Fish Fry fundraiser for the Chuckatuck Volunteer Fire Department will be held on Saturday June 8 from 4:00 – 6:00 pm. 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.

 

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 2:1-21, “’The Coming of the Holy Spirit’ and ‘Peter Addresses the Crowd’” from 9:15-10:15 am in the Parish Hall. Next week’s class will discuss the Old Testament lesson Proverbs 8:1-36, “’The Gifts of Wisdom’ and ‘Wisdom’s Part in Creation’” 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 – Innocence: If Jesus, knowing you even better than you know yourself, were to say to you, “You are innocent,” could you take it in? This is not the adjudication of our innocence but rather the restoration of our innocence. Our being made innocent again by Christ.

-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)

Sat. May 18^th         * One Harvest Pickup

Sun. May 19^th         * Pentecost – Worship at Pond Altar

                              * Parish Potluck

Tue. May 21^st         * CAPS Board of Director Meeting – 3:00 – 4:30 (WRPC)

Sun. May 26^th        * Growth Team Meeting – following worship (Parish Hall)

Mon. May 27^th        * Memorial Day – Office closed

Fri. May 31^st          * Deadline for Newsletter submissions to Terry Jones-Brady

Sat. Jun. 8^th          * Chuckatuck Volunteer Fire Department Fish Fry

Tue. Aug. 6^th          * National Night Out Celebration – Chuckatuck Volunteer Fire

                             Department – 6:00 – 9:00 pm

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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, Bruce, Bob, and Natalie.

 

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

 

Parish Cycle of Prayer: Nick & Tina

Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: The Rev. Eileen Walsh.

Anglican Cycle of Prayer: The Rt. Rev. Michael Smith of North Dakota; The Rt. Rev. John Tarrant of South Dakota.

 

Flower Dedication: To the Glory of God and in Loving Memory of Ben and Minnie, Marlene’s Parents, by Fred & Marlene.

 

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.

Cell:  757-418-0063

Home:  757-484-8409

 

Contact Minister of Music Roger Peyton

e-mail: rogerpeyton1945@gmail.com

 

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