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Cornerstone Kids Need Supplies
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As the new school year approaches, your generous support is requested for the children at Cornerstone Kids. The goal is to raise $1,500 to cover the cost of backpacks and school supplies for 35 children.
Please put your check, made out to St. John's, in the alms basin or drop it off in the parish offices by Sunday, August 26.
Contact MC Jenkins with questions at
[email protected].
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News from the DR: Tampa Deanery Project
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This year's Tampa Deanery Project saw the not-quite completion of San Timoteo Church in Nizao (we'll be going back next year to complete the second story and help with a community garden-farm). Teams II and III were able to participate in the consecration of the mission on June 30
, the first for the new Bishop of the Dominican Republic, Moises Quezada Mota.
In addition to this year's St. John's representatives on Team II, Carol Ihrig and Sally Thompson, past participants were recognized by Bishop Moises at the Consecration. From St. John's, they included: Henry Woodroffe, David Webster, Dottie Towne Webster, Robin Adair, and Bill Hardy.
The Tampa Deanery Project has expanded to include members of other parishes outside of the Deanery. This year, the Rev. Janice Tunnell participated with members of her parish, All Saints in Tarpon Springs. A group of parishioners from St. James in Farmington, CT, lead Vacation Bible School classes at Colegio San MatÃas in Santana and assisted in the construction of the church furniture. This mammoth effort to meet the June 30
consecration date included building twelve long church pews, two celebrant's chairs, a bishop's chair, a baptismal font, a lectern, the top surface for the altar, and a pulpit Because of wet weather, the large pine boards had to be turned every few minutes to dry in the sunlight during the week. Final staining and varnishing will be delayed until dryer weather. Painting was completed on the interior and exterior of the church by Teams I and II.
The support of St. John's over the past 20 years has helped to make these efforts successful and further God's work in our Companion Diocese in the Dominican Republic. Thank you.
Sally Thompson
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Flowers and Candle Available
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The flowers at the Chapel altar and the Candle in the Sanctuary Light are available on the following dates. If you would like to take one of these opportunities to support St. John's and honor a loved one, please contact the parish offices at [email protected] or call 259.1570.
Chapel Altar Flowers
September 2
Candle in the Sanctuary Light
August 19
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Pardon our Dust/Darkness!
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As we continue our two major maintenance projects this summer, replacing the old, antiquated and heat-producing lighting in the church with modern and efficient LED lights, and updating the HVAC system in Brickman Hall, please continue to remain flexible this Sunday morning. Our LED lighting contractor is working directly with the manufacturer to ensure the final product will both highlight the architectural beauty inside our historic church building, as well as provide a lasting and efficient light source for the years to come. It may seem like a lengthy process, but it is one that will certainly pay off in the end!
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Information and Resources
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Kyle Gates
July 20
Jack Graham, Spenser Michel
July 21
Michael Pepe
July 22
Ellie Brown, Caroline Holmberg
July 23
Ernie Ruas, Allison Tschirhart
July 24
Melissa Ariss-Menendez, Zack Hearing, Clarke Hobby, Michael Kane, Cheri Kittrell, Bretta Sullivan, Carol Timberlake
July 25
Ken Morin, Austin Norton, Steven Sepulveda
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Sunday's Scripture Snippet
Mercy and truth have met together;
righteousness and peace have kissed each other.
Truth shall spring up from the earth,
and righteousness shall look dow
n from heaven.
Psalm 85
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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, July 19
The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) and Healing & Anointing, 10:00 a.m., Chapel
Men's Thursday Bible Study and Lunch,
11:45 a.m., Lowry Room
The Men's Thursday Bible Study and Lunch group meets on Thursdays at 11:45 a.m. The readings the group studies are those from
the Revised Common Lectionary for the coming Sunday. 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.
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The Holy Eucharist (Rite I), 8:00 a.m., Church
The Holy Eucharist (Rite II), 9:15 a.m., Church
Sunday School for Children, 9:15 a.m., Parish Hall
Children meet in the Parish Hall for a "one room schoolhouse" style learning experience led by a parent during the summer months.
Contact Ayana with questions.
Coffee Hour Fellowship, following the 9:15 a.m. service, Parish Hall
Adult Christian Formation:
No Meeting
The Sunday Adult Formation group will take a summer break during July and August. Meetings will begin again on Sunday, September 23 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
[email protected]
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The Holy Eucharist (Rite I), 11:15 a.m., Church
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Tuesday, July 24
Contemporary Women's Bible Study, 6:45 a.m.,
Lowry Room
The CWBS group continues on Tuesdays at 6:45 a.m. The group will meet in the Lowry Room for the month of July. 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
[email protected]
or 785.9400.
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Wednesday, July 25: The Feast of St. James
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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