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This Sunday, June 24, will be the last Sunday the choir will sing before taking their well-deserved summer vacation. This year, on Sunday, August 12, the new season begins in New York City when we will sing the Choral Eucharist at Saint Thomas Church, Fifth Avenue, and Choral Evensong at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. You can listen to the service from Saint Thomas live at 11:00 a.m. on August 12 by visiting www.saintthomaschurch.org. The choir will return to regular duties at St. John's on Sunday, August 19.
I would like to thank every member of the choir here for their dedication and service throughout the year. They travel many miles to attend rehearsals, services and concerts, and are committed, with me, to ensuring that the music we offer is to the highest possible standard. We wish them a restful summer! I am grateful, too, to Ryan Hebert, our Associate Organist, who will be playing our services over the summer and in the choir's absence.
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It's All (Koine) Greek to Us!
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We are looking for a few people who
are
interested in being part of
a weekly Koine Greek class and study group in the Fall. Koine Greek is the language of the New Testament. With St John's resident expert Lawrence Normandeau, we will
learn the basics of
the language and see it in action in the NT. Even a little knowledge of Koine Greek is an incredible asset for spiritual insight and will enhance your appreciation and understanding of the NT. And
it's been found that people who learn a second language, even in adulthood, can better avoid cognitive decline in old age--
learning a new language is an excellent mental exercise! If you are interested or would like more information, contact Deacon Kathleen at kmoore@stjohnstampa.org or 785-9400.
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Pardon our Dust/Darkness!
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If you were at church last Sunday, you may have noticed that it was a tad darker inside than usual...to say the least! As we continue the process of replacing the old, antiquated and heat-producing lighting in the church with modern and efficient LED lights, please keep in mind that we are only halfway done with the project. While the light fixtures themselves have been replaced, we are now going through the necessary steps to ensure that we have the correct LED bulbs, with the correct color and brightness, that will best illuminate our beautiful sanctuary and last well into the foreseeable future. Of course, feel free to bring a light (phone, flashlight, miner's helmet, etc.) if you need a little extra light on Sunday morning!
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Information and Resources
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June 20
Bradley French, John Henne, Trey Norton, Zachary Whitcomb
June 21
Jennifer Holmberg, Kathryn Weston
June 22
Matthew Fluharty, John Okenfus, Jennifer Watkins
June 23
Patty Ayala, Camp Crosby, Mary Jane Gresham
June 24
Christie Farrior, Emily Levy, Bob Newman, John Whitcomb
June 25
Shirley Arcuri, Susie Burchill
June 26
Addison Belfatti, Carleton Compton, Olivia Gray, Jason Lick, Ann Polins, Caroline Schnell
June 27
Luke Corey, Sydney Corey, Steve Fluharty, Joan Gates, Suzanne Kirkconnell, Valerie Patmintra, Taylor Spencer, Bruce Yost
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Sunday's Scripture Snippet
If anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new!
2 Corinthians 5
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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.
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Thursday, June 21
The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) and Healing & 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 and Lunch group meets on Thursdays at 11:45 a.m. at the School's Middle School campus. The readings the group studies are those from
the Revised Common Lectionary for the coming Sunday. Please do not park in the Four Green Fields parking lots. Feel free to bring your lunch.
Please note, the Men's Thursday Bible Study and Lunch group will meet in the Lowry Room for the month of July beginning on July 5
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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 meets weekly at 10:30 a.m. in the Lowry Room. Bring your coffee and join us for a lively discussion between services.
For more information, contact Kathleen Moore at 221.6253 or
kmoore@stjohnstampa.org
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The Holy Eucharist (Rite I), 11:15 a.m., Church
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Tuesday, June 26
Contemporary Women's Bible Study, 6:45 a.m., Peterson Room
The CWBS group continues on Tuesdays at 6:45 a.m. in the Peterson Room on the St John's Middle School campus. Weekly meetings start with a light breakfast followed by prayer and study until 8:00 a.m. All women of St John's and their friends are welcome.
For
more information, contact Deacon Kathleen at
kmoore@stjohnstampa.org
or 785.9400.
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Wednesday, June 27
The Holy Eucharist (Rite II), 12:15 p.m., Chapel
Wednesday Nights at St. John's, 6:30 p.m., Parish Hall
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