Helping
the Viola’s – Tony and Marvetta
appreciate our prayers and good wishes. They would appreciate and gladly
compensate anyone who might have some extra produce from the garden to share
with them. Anything you have over and above what you would use would be
appreciated. If you have something to share please contact Marvetta at home or
on her cell.
New Service Music Offering – What
are the Sursum Corda and the Proper Preface? Those are parts of the Eucharistic
Prayer which can be chanted. Beginning in August we will experiment with
singing the Sursum Corda, Response, and the Proper Preface
using the form in the Hymnal, S120. We will practice them a few times before
the start date.
Welcome to the newest
Vestry Member – This past Sunday we announced Kevin’s election
and acceptance to fill the vacancy on the Vestry left following Joe’s
departure. Kevin will serve the remainder of Joe’s term, until the end of 2014.
The Vestry will elect a Junior Warden at its August meeting. Please welcome
Kevin and take the opportunity to talk to any of the Vestry members about your
ideas, thoughts, or concerns about St. John’s.
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July 21, 2013, 10:30 am Litany of Healing
and Holy Eucharist Rite II
Lessons for the Ninth Sunday
after Pentecost (Proper 11)
First Lesson: Amos 8:1-12
Psalm: Psalm 52
Second Lesson: Colossians 1:15-28
Gospel: Luke
10:38-42
Lay Participants for July
21, 2013 - 10:30 am service
Eucharistic
Minister: Kathy
Lector: Ben
Prayers: Leone
Ushers: Anne and Bert
Refreshments: Leone
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Parish
Property Projects – There are a number of
small projects in the churchyard that could stand some attention. If you are
willing and able to “tend the beds” before it gets too hot, please contact the
Rector.
St. John’s Nursery – The
Vestry has elected to take a break from staffing the nursery for the remainder
of the summer. As such, the Seeking Sitter nursery attendant coverage will be
away for the remainder of the summer. All children who attend worship are
welcome in the service.
Leaving
a Lasting Impression – Would you like to leave your mark on the earth? Maybe your name or
the name of loved ones. If you are interested in having an engraved brick in
the St. John’s walkway Contact Bernice and let her know you are interested in
taking part in the project. The fee is $100.00 per brick. If you haven’t
noticed them before, they are located within the Trinity Garden area near the
Parish House. Take a walk and check them out.
Sanctuary Roof Update
– The Vestry has completed
approximately 6 months’ research into the state of the Sanctuary Roof. In that
period a number of contractors have been by to survey the roof; to recommend
remediation measures; and provide proposals for remediation. The Vestry will
make a presentation of the findings and recommended solutions to the Parish
shortly for information, discussion, and decision making. There are photographs
available that provide details about the state of the Sanctuary Roof in the
Church Office.
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 52 together. The Psalm 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.
Church Flowers – No one has signed up to sponsor flowers for the
next two months. Please
consider volunteering to provide flowers to beautify our sanctuary during
worship. 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.
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 Amos 8:1-12, “The
Basket of Fruit” from 9:15-10:15 am in the Parish Hall. Next week’s class will
discuss our Old Testament reading Hosea 1:2-10, “’The Family of Hosea’ and ‘The
Restoration of Israel’.” All are invited to come together in the Parish Hall
from 9:15 to 10:15 am.
Thought
for the week – Humanity: From the destitute and homeless we hear the message that what is
to be, is not yet. Our humanity is not complete. Our humanity is incomplete,
unfulfilled, until none are left out in the cold. None of us is all we are
meant to be until none are left out in the cold.
- Br. Mark
Brown, SSJE
Society of Saint John the Evangelist
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Upcoming
Events:
Daily Mon.-Thu. *
Daily Morning Prayer – 9:00 am (Parish House)
Fri. Jul. 26th *
Newsletter inputs due to Terry
Tue. Aug. 6th *
National Night Out Celebration – Chuckatuck Volunteer Fire
Department
– 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Wed. Aug. 7th *
Outreach Committee Meeting – 7:00 – 8:30 pm (Parish Hall)
Sat. Aug. 10th *
James River Rug Hookers – 10:00 am – 3:00 pm (Parish Hall)
Mon. Aug. 12th *
Vestry Meeting – 7:00 – 9:00 pm (Parlor)
Sun. Aug. 18th *
Growth Team meeting – following Worship (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,
Lon, Barbara, Tina, Kathleen and
Fergal, Steve, Morse, Marvin, Clare, Steve, Rick, Kathy, Ronald, Dorothy, Leone, Dwight, Tony, Gilbert, Carolyn, the Terry family, the Arnold
family, and the Rt. Rev. M. Thomas Shaw, SSJE.
Serving in the Armed Forces and Overseas: Bryan, Elizabeth,
Dane, Leon, and Patrick
Parish Cycle of Prayer: Phillipe &
Natasha
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: The Rev. Gwynneth Mudd.
Anglican Cycle of Prayer: The Rt. Rev. Charles Bennison – The Bishop of
Pennsylvania.
Flower Dedication: To the Glory of God and to Celebrate 60th Birthdays and Family
by Marcella & Don.
Birthdays in July
Thomas 08 Elsie 12
Will 24 Diane 24
Anthony 25 Ann 29
Anniversaries in July
Fred & Marlene 18 Kevin
& Terry 27
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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