We continue our 2018 Wednesdays in Lent series, Meeting Jesus in the Gospel of John, tonight with Fr Ackerman as presenter.  We will gather at 6:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall for a communal meal prepared by Chef Dave and his team. Tonight's menu is potato leek soup with salad and bread, with mac and cheese for the kiddies. Dinner will be followed by  a program at 6:30 p.m. when we will reflect together on God's word as found in the writings of St John the Evangelist. The program will be followed by a closing service of Compline at 7:30 p.m.

If you plan to join us for the Wednesdays in Lent series, RSVP to the parish offices at parish@stjohnstampa.org so we can count you in for dinner!

Next Wednesday, March 7, we will have a special treat --The Rev. Dr. Barbara Cawthorne Crafton will be our guest speaker.  Dr. Crafton is an Episcopal priest, spiritual director, and author of many books as well as of the celebrated "Almost Daily eMo from the Geranium Farm," read by thousands worldwide. She was rector of St. Clement's Church in Manhattan's Theatre district. She was also a chaplain on the waterfront of New York, and served both historic  Trinity Church Wall Street and St. John's-in-the-Village. She was a chaplain at Ground Zero during the recovery effort after the attack on the World Trade Center.   She spent a year in Italy at the American Church in Florence.  An actress, director and producer, she has worked for many years in combining the lively arts and the life of faith, and has been profiled extensively in electronic and print media throughout the world. Her video discussions of forgiveness, prayer and many other topics are found at www.beliefnet.org and many other sites. Her many books include Called (about vocation), The Also Life (about the life that lies beyond this one), The Courage to Grow Old (about aging), as well as books of essays, daily meditations and poetry. She has also written Mass in Time of War about the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan in the aftermath of the World Trade Center Bombing.  

Dr. Crafton's next book, to be published soon, is Come Here, Jesus, and this will be the topic of her presentation next Wednesday.

For more information contact Deacon Kathleen at kmoore@stjohnstampa.org or 785.9400.

All adults wishing to be confirmed or received into the Episcopal Church, those wishing to make a public reaffirmation of their faith, or any who want to learn more about our church are invited to attend confirmation class this Sunday in the church from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m.  The schedule for the remainder of the class will be distributed during this session.  Bishop Smith's visit to St. John's will occur on May, 6, 2018.

The annual Ann Zack Interfaith Gathering will be held on Wednesday, March 14 at 11:00 a.m. at Congregation Rodeph Sholom.  Our sisters at Rodeph Sholom invite all women of St John's to attend.  The topic for this year's Gathering is the music of faith. A team from St John's will discuss the use of music in Anglican worship and liturgy-with examples.  We are grateful to Simon Morley for his help in preparing.  

Congregation Rodeph Sholom is located at 2713 Bayshore Blvd.  Admission to the Gathering is free but seating for the lunch is limited, so if you would like to attend please contact Deacon Kathleen Moore at 785.9400 or kmoore@stjohnstampa.org, or the parish offices no later than this Tuesday, March 6.

The Bishop's Appeal is a diocesan-wide effort that supports two funds, one for outreach programs in Southwest Florida and a second for the camp and conference center DaySpring. Gifts can be given to either ministry or split between both. We hope St. John's parishioners will support this worthy effort. More information can be found by clicking here.

Anyone wishing to host an event that requires cooking, warming, cleaning up, etc. will find a complete manual next to the microwave in the Germany kitchen. The manual covers everything from the equipment to cleanup to coffee making. It also includes photographs and detailed instructions on the operation of all the equipment. The photos are the placement of the manual and the cover.

Sunday, March 11 

Regular EYC 4:30 to 6:00 p.m., Discovery House

Friday, March 16 through Sunday, March 18 

Happening #76 High School Retreat, Dayspring Conference Center

Sunday, March 18 (Tentative) 

I Can Imagine Movie Night!

Sunday, March 25 

Messy Games Night,4:30 to 6:00 p.m., Discovery House

Sunday, April 1 

Easter Sunday (No EYC)

Sunday, April 8 

Regular EYC, 4:30 to 6:00 p.m., Discovery House

Sunday, April 15 

EYC Mission Envelopes Fundraiser, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., Parish Hall

Sunday, April 22 

Bowling Night, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Pinarama Bowl Lanes

Sunday, May 6 

Final Regular EYC, 4:30 to 6:00 p.m., Discovery House

Sunday, May 13 

Senior Sunday

Registration is due by THIS Friday, March 2,  for Happening #76 High School Retreat, Friday, March 16  through  Sunday, March 18  at Dayspring Conference Center!

 

Happening is a meaningful renewal weekend for 9 th through  12 th graders, focused on helping them experience God's love and learn about faith in a dynamic way. You can sign up online here!

Youth Confirmation classes continue this Sunday for 6th graders and older, and we would love for your children to join us! Confirmation is a special sacrament focusing on the importance of young adults claiming their faith for themselves. The Youth Confirmation class will meet on Sunday mornings, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. in Discovery House now until   April 22 . C ontact Youth Minister Ayana Grady ( agrady@stjohnstampa.org ) for more information!

The Tampa Deanery's 2018 project is the completion of a three-year project building San Timoteo Episcopal Church in Nizao, which will be consecrated on June 30. The teams will also be working at the San Matias Church and School in Santana, Bani, adjacent to the Morrow Center (our lodging). They will be completing much needed repairs, painting and sealing the concrete roof. The school was constructed by the Tampa Deanery in 2002-2003.

Dates for the three teams are June 16 to 23, June 23 to July 1, and June 29 to July 7. There are still spaces on teams 1 and 2.

For more information, contact Sally Thompson at 760.5120 (phone/text) or tampasal@gmail.com.

The candle  at the Church Altar is available for April 15 and May 13. If you would like to take one of these opportunities to support St. John's and honor a loved one, please call 259.1570 or email parish@stjohnstampa.org.

We are in need of Sandwich Sunday hosts on November 18 and December 16.   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. Click here to contact Cindy Martin if you can help.