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Advent and Christmas Lessons and Carols
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Join the choir of St. John's on Sunday, December 8 at 5:00 p.m. for a
Service of Advent Lessons and Carols, featuring the music of Herbert Howells, G.P da Palestrina and Boris Ord. A reception will follow in the Parish Hall.
A Service of Christmas Lessons and Carols with the Holy Eucharist will take place on Sunday, December 22. Music will be of Philip Stopford, John Tavener, and Benjamin Britten. This service takes the place of our usual 9:15 and 11:15 a.m. services (the 8:00 a.m. service will take place as usual). A special Holy Hospitality reception will follow.
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The Ordination of the Rev. Michael Cannon
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Dear St. John's Parish Family,
Erika and I wish to express our thanks for the welcome you have given us. We have been here barely a month and yet we already feel at home with you. Thanks also to Fr. Connelly and his team of clergy and staff who work together so well, and treat one another with mutual care and respect.
The ordination was simply spectacular! The music was sublime. Thanks to Simon Morley and the choir for the extra work you did to make it so lovely. Thank you to Sara Stone and her helpers who put on a warm reception which was weeks in the planning. Our entire church family was involved, some more directly and tangibly as acolytes, altar guild, oblation bearers, presenters, and ushers. Everyone who attended played an integral part. And everyone who could not attend in the flesh were there in spirit through their prayers. The Holy Spirit found a receptive temple and we were all blessed.
May God continue to bless you and call to our minds all the many reasons we have to be grateful. Then, let us share these blessings with the world. It is Thanksgiving and I am so very thankful to God that he has sent me here to serve with you.
Yours in the service of our Lord,
Michael+
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Interfaith Thanksgiving with Rodeph Sholom
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We had a wonderful prayer service with our friends at Rodeph Sholom Monday evening, which is our annual tradition to do at Thanksgiving. Fr. Connelly preached a fine sermon and we enjoyed fellowship together afterwards. An offering was collected to benefit Metropolitan Ministries. Next year, St. John's has the honor of hosting this event which strengthens the bonds between the children of Abraham. We hope you will join us! |
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Adult Christian Formation: Advent Study Begins December 8
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The Sunday Adult Formation Group will begin its Advent study on December 8 at 10:30 a.m. in the Lowry Room. The study is based on Dr. Amy Jill Levine's new series, The Light of the World.
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Bishop's Advent Quiet Day
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| Join Bishop Dabney Smith for a day of pre-holiday reflection at DaySpring on Tuesday, December 3, for Advent Quiet Day. The day, which begins at 10:00 a.m., includes teaching sessions, lunch, personal time, and walkabouts on the Manatee River campus. Individuals and groups are welcome. The cost, which includes lunch in Curry Hall, is $10. Visit the diocese's website to learn more. |
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Women's Mid Morning Bible Study: Final 2019 Session
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The Women's Mid Morning Bible Study continues their study of the Old Testament Book of Isaiah. The group invites you to come enlarge your understanding as they follow Interpretation Bible Study's
Isaiah
by Gary Light.
The group meets on alternate Tuesdays in the Lowry Room beginning at 10:00 a.m. The lesson time is 10:15 to 11:15 a.m.
On Tuesday December 3, the Rev. Don Goodheart will guide their study of Isaiah 66, "YHWH and All Flesh," the final chapter in Interpretation Bible Studies Isaiah by Gary Light. This is the last session for 2019, the group will meet again in January 2020.
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Sunday School and Family News
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Cornerstone Christmas!
St John's annual Cornerstone Kids Christmas Party for the kids of Cornerstone, Inc, held at St James House of Prayer Episcopal Church, will be on Tuesday, December 10, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.. We encourage families to sign up together to serve! Please contact Shawn O' Brien at sobodp@gmail.com or Ayana Grady at agrady@stjohnstampa.org to sign up to help!
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Sunday School Snack
Thank you to Meagan Dorsch for bringing this week's Sunday School snacks!
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EYC This Week
6th through 12th graders! St John's EYC will meet this Sunday, December 1 at Discovery House, with Middle School (6th through 8th graders) meeting from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m., and High School (9th through 12th graders) meeting from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. This Sunday, Middle Schoolers will continue learning life lessons from Kid President! High Schoolers will discuss how to get through life's struggles watching clips from the TV show Felicity!
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Tacky Christmas Party
Our annual EYC Tacky Christmas Party and White Elephant Gift Exchange will be on Sunday, December 15 from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. at Discovery House (combined 6th-12th graders)! Come in your tackiest Christmas outfit with a fun or wacky WRAPPED Christmas present worth no more than $10 to $15. Invite your friends!
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EYC Dinner Needed
Thank you to Amy Corcell for providing Sunday's EYC Dinner! We still need volunteers to bring dinner on December 8 and 15, click here to sign up.
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EYC on IG
Don't forget to follow St John's EYC on Instagram! The EYC Instagram is updated multiple times a week, and is a great way to stay up to date with Youth activities and events.
https://www.instagram.com/stjohnseyctampa/
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Action Items and Opportunities
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St. John's Giving Tree 2019: Updates
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There was much excitement at St. John's these past two Sundays, and as a result all of the ornaments have been taken!
For clarification, all of the toys, pajamas, socks and gift cards need to be returned to the church office NO LATER THAN December 11. The goodies will then be sorted into large individual gift bags in preparation for their distribution on December 18.
Prior to this big celebration, the children and youth of the parish will bring holiday cheer to the Cornerstone Kids with crafts, music, and games. This party will happen on December 10 as noted above.
Also, on Monday, December 16,
at 2:30 p.m., helpers are needed to transport all the gifts to Cornerstone Kids. Please contact Fr. Michael at mcannon@stjohnstampa.org or by phone at 397.1005 if you can help with transport.
Thank you!!
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Information and Resources for our Parish Family
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November 28, Kay Peterson, Joe Andrews
November 29, Sam Giordano, Scott Russell
November 30, Beth Arthur, Andy Brown, Jonathan Davidson, Ray Olsson, Tom Kendall, LeRoy Collins, Jason Lejkowski, Jackson Lee, Joseph Strickland
December 1, Caroline Schabacker, Lorien Johnson, Nicki Weekes, John Reffue
December 2, Christopher Lykes, Laurie Calfee, Max Borland
December 3, Ray Stoll, Doug Tozier, Gavin Moore
December 4, John Few
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Sunday's Scripture Snippet
"Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in Paradise."
Luke 23
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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, November 28: Thanksgiving Day
The Holy Eucharist (Rite II), 10:00 a.m.,
Chapel
Men's Thursday Bible Study and Lunch
No Meeting This Week
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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
Holy Hospitality Coffee Hour, following the 9:15 a.m. service, Courtyard (weather permitting)
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Sunday Adult Christian Formation
No Meeting This Week
The Sunday Adult Formation Group will not meet this week. They will start their Advent study next Sunday. All are invited! For more information, contact Deacon Kathleen at
kmoore@stjohnstampa.org
or 785.9400.
The Holy Eucharist (Rite I) and Holy Baptism, 11:15 a.m., Church
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Middle School EYC (6th through 8th grades), 4:30 p.m., Discovery House
Combined EYC Dinner (6th through 12th grades), 5:30 p.m., Discovery House
High School EYC (9th through 12th grades), 6:00 p.m., Discovery House |
Contemporary Women's Bible Study, 6:45 a.m., Lowry Room
CWBS meets on Tuesdays at 6:45 a.m. in the Lowry Room. All women are welcome. The group is studying the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles. Join us for coffee, a light breakfast, and stimulating discussion. For information, contact Deacon Kathleen at kmoore@stjohnstampa.org or 785.9400.
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Women's Mid Morning Bible Study, 10:15 a.m., Lowry Room Final 2019 Session
On Tuesday December 3, the Rev. Don Goodheart will guide their study of Isaiah 66, "YHWH and All Flesh," the final chapter in Interpretation Bible Studies Isaiah by Gary Light. This is the last session for 2019, the group will meet again in January 2020.
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Wednesday, December 3
The Holy Eucharist (Rite II), 12:15 p.m.,
Chapel
Wednesday Nights in St. John's, 6:30 p.m., Parish Hall
The Wednesday Nights Group meets each week on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. for a shared potluck supper followed by fellowship, a video, and discussion of our faith. Contact Paul and Winkie Game with questions at pgamefla@aol.com.
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