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Join us in the Parish Hall for our annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner as the St. John's Father's Ministry hosts this delicious, family friendly event, Tuesday, March 5 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. This is a fun event that kids and grownups enjoy each year.
Contact Kevin at
kcwkellar@yahoo.com
with questions or to sign up.
See you there!
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St. John's Lenten Study Series and Quiet Day
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The journey through Lent into Easter is a journey with Jesus. We are baptized into his life, self-giving, and death; then we rise in hope to life transformed. We invite you to walk with Jesus on his Way of Love into the experience of transformed life, through the depths of salvation history into the fullness of redemption. Our Lenten worship and study series for this year will be held on four Thursdays: March 21 and 28 and April 4 and 11. Stations of the Cross will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the church, followed at 6:00pm by an adult forum, Life Transformed: The Way of Love in Lent in the Parish Hall. All materials will be provided. Call the parish offices at 259.1570 by Monday, March 19 to register.
Our focus on the Way of Love will continue with a Quiet Day on Saturday, March 23. Details will be available soon in the Weekly Wednesday Scroll and the Sunday Compass. Contact Deacon Kathleen at kmoore@stjohnstampa.org for more information.
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Learn about Love INC Volunteer Opportunities on Sunday, March 10
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St John's is a partner church of Love INC of Metro Tampa, an organization that provides ways for Christian churches in our community to work together to help our neighbors in practical and coordinated ways. On Sunday, March 10, Love INC will be our featured Outreach Ministry. During the coffee hour beginning at 10:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall, Lindsey Hale, a Love INC representative, will be on hand to provide information about the many volunteer opportunities that Love INC offers. Come meet Lindsey, learn about Love INC, and sample some delicious snacks! For more information, contact Deacon Kathleen at 785.9400 or kmoore@stjohnstampa.org.
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Kairos Prayer Chain Request
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Spiritual Reflections to Guide Your Lenten Journey
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Each year, St John's provides complimentary reflection materials to assist us on our personal spiritual journey as we respond to the Church's invitation to observe a holy Lent. This year, we offer three options: Ashes and the Phoenix is the book of meditations that was very popular last year; Are We There Yet? is a set of pilgrimage stories for the 40 days of the season; and Lent is not Rocket Science offers meditations on faith, science, and the complex beauty of God's creation. The choice is yours--all three are available on the tables at the entrances to the church and in the parish hall.
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Come to the Ball - Cornerstone Kids Benefit Event
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The annual Lincoln-Douglass Ball, a major fundraising event for Cornerstone Kids Inc., will take place on Saturday, February 23 at the Embassy Suites USF beginning at 6:00 p.m. St. John's has purchased two tables for the Ball; the theme for this year is Masquerade. St. John's is a longtime partner and friend of Cornerstone Kids--help support them by picking up your complimentary tickets now from the parish offices, or contact Deacon Kathleen at
kmoore@stjohnstampa.org
or 785.9400.
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Adult Christian Formation
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Epiphany Bible Study with the Rector
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Serving Two Masters
In the final session of the Epiphany Bible Study with Fr. Connelly, we will consider the problem of serving two masters (Matthew 6:24-34). No advance preparation is necessary; only an open heart and an open mind. You may want to bring a Bible in the translation you prefer.
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Women's Mid Morning Bible Study
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The Women's Mid Morning Bible Study continues a study of the Gospel of Matthew using Interpretation Bible Studies' guide
Matthew
by Alyce M. McKenzie.
The Rev. Don Goodheart will teach the next lesson, "Would-Be Disciples and a Lesson on Discipleship," Matthew 8:18-27 and 15:21-28.
The group will gather for fellowship at 9:45 a.m. and the lesson will be from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel. All interested women are invited to attend. For more information contact Joan McKay at mckayjhm@aol.com or Pat Wilson at patwilson68@tampabay.rr.com or 644.4640.
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Are you ready for some football? This Sunday, February 24
, St John's EYC is going to see the new faith-based movie Run the Race (produced by Tim Tebow!) at the AMC Veterans' movie theater (time TBA, but the showtime closest to 4:00 p.m.). The cost per person will be around $30 (depending on snacks). Invite your friends!
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Action Items and Opportunities
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Palm Sunday Crosses Needed
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Please bring in last year's Palm Sunday crosses so they can be burned for ashes. The deadline is this Sunday, February 24 for us to receive them in the Parish Offices.
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Sandwich Sunday Hosting Dates Available
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We are in need of Sandwich Sunday hosts for the coming year. Hosting includes shopping for supplies, coordinating sandwich preparation on the day-of, and delivering the meals to Faith Cafe. Costs are reimbursed by the parish.
Available dates are: May 19, June 16, July 21, September 15, October 20, and December 15. Contact Cindy Martin at cdmcasa@gmail.com if you can help! |
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Information and Resources for our Parish Family
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February 21
Sue Cox, Paulette Lane, Carol Woodroffe, Bob Yelverton, Kent Malizia, Charlotte Graham, Drew Hunt
February 22
Christina Arcuri, Wiley Sharp, Sara Stone
February 23
Con Foley, Ruth Giordano, Karen Lassey, Lawson Lewis
February 24
Jeff Blume, Pamela Price, Mark Mellon, Isabella Blewitt
February 25
Gina Shelton
February 26
Tom Davidson, Mary Margaret Dolcimascolo, Tom Giddens, Jack Guyton, Alexandra Gay
February 27
Kris Pento
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Sunday's Scripture Snippet
Cursed are those who trust in mere mortals
and make mere flesh their strength,
whose hearts turn away from the
Lord
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Jeremiah 17
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Hospital Visitation
We want to provide support during your time of need! However, because health regulations prohibit the clergy from being informed when our parishioners are in the hospital, we will not know if you or someone you love is there unless you tell us. We want to provide support in any time of need or crisis. Please call the parish offices at 259.1570 or
click here to email us to let us know when you need us.
If you have a pastoral emergency when the parish offices are closed, please call 906.5199.
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Thursday, February 21
The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) and Healing and Anointing, 10:00 a.m., Chapel
Men's Thursday Bible Study and Lunch, 11:45 a.m.,
Peterson Room
The Men's Thursday Bible study will meet at 11:45 in the Small Peterson Room at the St. John's Middle School Campus, 240 Plant Avenue. Please park in the lot in the front of the Middle School and not in the Four Green Fields lot. We will come together for fellowship and study the readings for this coming Sunday. Please feel free to bring a lunch if you wish.
Due to security measures at St. John's School, upon arrival, please stop by the front desk to receive a lanyard.
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The Holy Eucharist (Rite I), 8:00 a.m., Church
The Holy Eucharist (Rite II), 9:15 a.m., Church
Coffee Hour Fellowship, following the 9:15 a.m. service, Parish Hall
Adult Christian Formation, 10:30 a.m., Lowry Room
The Sunday Adult Formation group will resume today to begin a DVD-based study entitled The New Testament You Never Knew.
Bring your coffee and join the group for a lively discussion between services. For more information, contact Kathleen Moore at 785.9400 or
kmoore@stjohnstampa.org
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The Holy Eucharist (Rite I), 11:15 a.m., Church
EYC Movie Night, Time TBD (closest to 4:00 p.m.), AMC Veterans
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Tuesday, February 26
Contemporary Women's Bible Study, 6:45 a.m., Lowry Room
CWBS meets on Tuesdays at 6:45 a.m. All women of St. John's and friends from other churches are welcome. The group is currently studying the books of Judith and Ruth. The Lenten study, which starts on March 5, will be based on Lent for All by N.T. Wright. For information, contact Deacon Kathleen at kmoore@stjohnstampa.org or 785.9400.
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The St. John's Book Club, 4:00 p.m., Lowry Room
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Wednesday, February 27: The Feast of St. Matthias
The Holy Eucharist (Rite II), 12:15 p.m., Chapel
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Epiphany Bible Study, 1:00 p.m., Lowry Room
In the final session of the Epiphany Bible Study with Fr. Connelly, we will consider the problem of serving two masters (Matthew 6:24-34). No advance preparation is necessary; only an open heart and an open mind. You may want to bring a Bible in the translation you prefer.
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Wednesday Nights in St. John's, 6:30 p.m., Parish Hall
The Wednesday Nights Group meets at 6:30 p.m. each week to share a potluck supper, followed by fellowship, a video, and discussion of our faith.
Contact Paul and Winkie Game at
pgamefla@aol.com
with questions about the group.
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