The Bridge
August 13, 2021
The Mission of St. John’s is to be a community of God’s people who heal brokenness, build bridges, and exemplify borderless kindness.
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ST. JOHN’S GATHERING POLICY:
St. John’s requires masks and social distancing
for all indoor worship services and gatherings.
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Austin Public Health is encouraging everyone to wear a mask and stay at home as much as possible. With that in mind, if you are not vaccinated or you are at high-risk because of medical issues, we encourage you to come to the 10:30 service via Zoom. The Zoom link is also provided further down below.
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We worship God in a variety of ways.
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Sunday Service Times
9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I (in person)
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II (in person and Zoom)
1:00 p.m. Santa Eucaristía, Rito II (en persona)
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All worship services will be in the Church.
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To participate in our virtual Sunday service at 10:30 a.m., you do not need to have a Zoom account or download Zoom. Simply click the link to join.
You may also join the service by telephone -
dial (346) 248-7799 and enter the meeting ID when prompted.
Meeting ID: 879 9502 6837
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The Waiting Room is enabled for this event and is monitored by the Host of the day.
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Please note: In order to minimize background noise, everyone except those people who have an active role in the service will be muted. You are invited to put personal prayer requests into the "Chat" to be read at the appropriate time during the Prayers of the People.
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The video recording of the 10:30 a.m. English service will be posted on the St. John's Facebook page, YouTube, and the St. John's website later in the day. Additionally, a recording of the English sermon will be available. Links to the recordings will be posted on our website (www.austinstjohns.org).
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Virtual Coffee and Fellowship
Join friends for a virtual coffee "hour" every Sunday! This begins after the 10:30am service (about 11:15am), so just stay on Zoom when the service ends. If you don't attend the service, you can click on this button to join the fun:
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BAPTISM, CONFIRMATION, RECEPTION
Mthr. Minerva will offer a mini-retreat in English on Saturday, August 28 from 9am-12noon for anyone wishing to receive the sacrament of Baptism or Confirmation, or to be received into the Episcopal Church. Bishop Monterroso will be here for his episcopal visitation on September 5. If you are interested, please email Fay Jones, and Mthr. Minerva will be in touch with you soon.
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Try seeing things from a different perspective.
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St. John's Notices and Activities
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Back to School Blessings
Sunday, August 15, 2021
Invite your family, friends and neighbors! Bring your backpacks, briefcases, bookbags! Students, teachers, staff, bus drivers, volunteers - All will receive a special blessing!
Donated school supplies will also be blessed prior to being delivered to McBee Elementary School on September 6.
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School Supplies for McBee Elementary School
accepted through September 5
St. John's is participating in a back-to-school supply drive for McBee Elementary School, as we have done for many years. McBee is just east of St. John's on Braker Ln. Our longtime member, Margaret Beare, is the driving force behind this effort each year - and she spends many hours volunteering with the children and teachers.
Please refer to our web site or click on the button below for a list of needed school supplies. We will collect supplies until September 5, 2021.
Monetary donations are also appreciated.
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Lectionary Bible Study - Zoom
Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.
All are invited to join our study of the assigned lectionary for the following Sunday. Please click this button to access the class.
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Thursday Morning Bible Study - Hybrid
Thursdays at 10:00 a.m.
To participate in person, join us at 9:55am in the Parish Hall. Masks are required in the Parish Hall. To participate virtually, enter Zoom meeting number 821 5253 7149 in the Zoom app or follow this link to enter the waiting room for the meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82152537149.
St. John's Gathering Policy:
- Masks are required for all indoor gatherings.
- No food or drink in the buildings.
- No masks if you are at home zooming!
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(please refer to our website www.austinstjohns.org or to the Christian Formation email sent every Tuesday for more information and links)
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Wednesday Morning Grounds Keepers
Every Wednesday morning at 8:00am, a group of dedicated members gather to keep our grounds and buildings neat and clean. You are invited to join them - for a day, for a month, or regularly. Many hands make light work! If you have questions about this ministry, please contact Hal Hughes (click on the name to send an email).
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Labyrinth Community Garden
The Labyrinth Community Garden is continuing to provide produce to our local food bank. If you are interested in obtaining a bed for you and your family, please contact Patty Arnold (click on the name to send an email).
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Office Volunteers
Thanks to our Office Volunteers, the Parish office is open Tuesday through Friday from 10am-12pm.
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Jonathan Myrick Daniels
Saturday, August 14, at 11 am (Virtual)
Jonathan Myrick Daniels was an Episcopal seminarian killed while working in the civil rights movement in Hayneville, Alabama. In 1965, in answer to Martin Luther King, Jr.’s appeal, Daniels came to Selma. He returned to seminary to secure permission to return to Selma to continue work sponsored by the Episcopal Society for Cultural and Racial Unity (ESCRU). He was one of a group of protestors arrested on August 14. The group was held in the jail in Hayneville for 6 days, and then unexpectedly released. Daniels walked to a nearby store with a small group. The group was confronted by Tom Coleman, an auxiliary deputy, wielding a shotgun. When Coleman pointed the shot gun at 17-year-old Ruby Sales, Daniels pushed Sales out of the way. He was killed instantly by the shot. Richard Morrisroe, a Roman Catholic priest, was shot in the back as he and the others tried to get away. Coleman was acquitted by an all-white jury.
For over 20 years, the life and martyrdom of Jonathan Myrick Daniels has been remembered through a pilgrimage to Hayneville, Alabama, co-sponsored by the Episcopal Diocese of Alabama with the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast. Due to the ongoing pandemic precautions, the 2021 event will be a virtual celebration of Jonathan Daniels' life and work combatting voter suppression, and the Episcopal Divinity School at Union Theological will join as a co-sponsor.
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COVID-19 Related Information
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Austin, Texas –The key points of Stage 5 recommendations include the following:
Fully vaccinated individuals should:
- Wear a mask.
- If you are high-risk with underlying conditions, avoid large gatherings where masks are not required.
- Help us get the rest of the population vaccinated by talking with your loved ones.
Partially or unvaccinated individuals should:
- Get fully vaccinated.
- Stay home and avoid gatherings, travel, and choose curbside and delivery options.
- If you must go out, wear a mask when conducting essential activities. Choose establishments that are protecting their customers and staff with mask wearing, social distancing and measures to stop the spread of COVID-19
Full recommendations and to see the new Risk-Based Guidelines charts regarding actions for vaccinated and unvaccinated/partially vaccinated individuals please visit the City of Austin COVID-19 website.
Read the entire article here:
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COVID-19 Testing
Anyone with any signs or symptoms of COVID-19 should get tested, regardless of vaccination status or prior infection. If you get tested because you have symptoms or were potentially exposed to the virus, you should stay away from others pending test results and follow the advice of your health care provider.
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Community Notices and Activities
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The St. John's Chapter of the Daughters of the King is once again sponsoring the Family Eldercare Summer Fan Drive during the month of August. This provides box fans for elderly residents of our community with potentially life-saving fans during the hot months of summer. As Sandra Ward (DOK president) told us, although residents may "have" air conditioning, they are often unable to afford to turn it on. If you would like to support this ministry, please make a donation of $22.00 either through cash or check (in an envelope marked "Fan Drive"), or through electronic giving (see button below or on our website). You can also purchase a fan yourself; please deliver to the church during regular office hours (10am-12pm Tuesday through Friday) or on Sunday.
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For Prayer and Pastoral Care
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If you find that your situation is causing financial, spiritual, or emotional difficulties, or if you are in need of food, do not hesitate to call Deacon Victoria (512-297-5953) or email Mthr. Minerva (RevMinerva@austinstjohns.org).
We are a church family; when a family member needs assistance we want to try and help that member.
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St. John's gathering policy continues to be updated as conditions change relative to the COVID pandemic. St. John's holds the health and safety of our community as a top priority.
Your understanding and cooperation are very much appreciated.
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Ms. Paula Foy, Senior Warden
Mr. Hal Hughes, Junior Warden
Ms. Sandra Welles, Treasurer
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Class of 2022
Ms. Paula Foy
Mr. Hal Hughes
Sra. Rosalinda Rodriguez
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Class of 2023
Ms. Jessica Glasebrook, Clerk
Mr. Steve Kriechbaum
Ms. Sandra Welles
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Class of 2024
Ms. Maria Caballero
Sr. Alfonso Hernandez
Ms. Sandra Ward
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The Rev. Minerva Camarena Skeith, Rector
The Rev. Victoria Mason, Deacon
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Ms. Fay Jones, Director of Communications
Mr. Philip Riley, Choirmaster and Organist
Sr. Alfonso Hernandez, Spanish Music
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for other ways to make a donation.
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Stories and Photos for The Bridge
You are invited to send photos and stories about yourself, your family, and our parish for inclusion in The Bridge. As we come back together, let's share our experiences! Please send your ideas, stories, and photos to Fay Jones, (newsletter editor) by 12:00 pm on Wednesdays.
Running event announcements two weeks prior to the date is recommended.
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Fay Jones, Editor (fay@austinstjohns.org)
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St. John's Episcopal Church
11201 Parkfield Drive
P. O. Box 81493, Austin, TX 78708-1493
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Sunday Services
9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II hybrid (in-person & Zoom)
1:00 p.m. Santa Eucaristía, Rito II
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The Parish Office is open Tuesday through Friday
from 10am - 12Noon.
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For more information about St. John’s Episcopal Church, please visit our website at www.austinstjohns.org
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