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Farewell, Ackermans, Hello, Rehos!
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Welcome to John Edgar, our new Parish Administrator
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St. John's Church is pleased to welcome John Edgar as our new Parish Administrator. John is a lifelong member of our church family; he was baptized by
Father Burchill, confirmed by Bishop Lipscomb, and sang in the Choir of Men and Boys. John graduated from St. John's Parish Day School and from Jesuit HighSchool before attending Florida State University to study Political Science and Geography. A recipient of an MBA from the University of South Florida, John has worked for a number of local organizations on business, organizational, and administrative matters. John is excited to become the newest member of St. John's administrative team and looks forward to supporting our ministry and the growth of our parish family.
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Congratulations to Winston Scott!
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Winston Scott, a former St. John's parishioner when he was stationed at MacDill Air Force Base, was elevated to Commanding Officer of the Flying Eagles of Strike Fighter Squadron ONE TWO TWO (VFA-122) in California. To read the article about his new assignment, click here.
Winston most recently was Commanding Officer of the United States Navy's Strike Fighter Squadron 25.
Congratulations, Winston! We wish you the best and send you all our gratitude for your service!
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St. John's is seeking a Curate or Associate Rector (depending on level of experience) to join our parish family.
The full description can be found on our website by clicking here.
Candidates should submit the below to the Rev'd Canon Richard H. Norman, Canon to the Ordinary of the Diocese of Southwest Florida, at
rnorman@episcopalswfl.org
. The application deadline is August 16, 2019.
- Resume or C.V.
- A copy of your updated OTM profile
- A letter of interest that highlights the ways in which your gifts will meet the needs of St. John's and why you feel called to serving in this portion of God's vineyard
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Join Us for Baseball with the Bishop: August 30
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The date for the 10th Annual Baseball With the Bishop at Tropicana Field is Friday, August 30. Proceeds benefit Episcopal Charities of Southwest Florida. The event is the Rays vs. Cleveland Indians. Lower level tickets are $25. Start time is 7:10 p.m.; gates open at 5:40 p.m. To order, call Jeane Drury at 727.342.5719 or email her at jdrury@raysbaseball.com. The deadline to purchase is Wednesday, August 21. Download the flyer here.
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Action Items and Opportunities
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Cornerstone Kids Need School 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 25. Contact MC Jenkins with questions at BucsJenkins@aol.com.
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The flowers at the chapel altar are available on August 11. If you would like to take this opportunity to honor a loved one and support St. John's, please call 259.1570 or email us at
parish@stjohnstampa.org.
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Adult Christian Formation
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Summer Sunday Adult Formation Group Continues
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The Sunday Adult Formation Group continues a new summer study. The DVD series entitled The New Testament You Never Knew is presented by two distinguished New Testament scholars: N.T. Wright and Michael Bird. Bring your coffee and join the group each week at 9:00 a.m. in the Lowry Room (before the combined service at 10:00 a.m.)
For more information, contact Deacon Kathleen at 785.9400 or kmoore@stjohnstampa.org.
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St. John's First Mother-Daughter Tea: August 17
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Rising 6
th through
12
th
grade girls! Save the date for our very first St. John's Mother-Daughter Tea, which will be held at the Royal Tea Room on Saturday, August 17
from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.! The cost will be $10 per person, and spots are limited. You can reserve your spot today by contacting Youth Minister Ayana Grady agrady@stjohnstampa.org! Visit the Royal Tea Room site by clicking here.
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Sandwich Sunday: One Sunday Left to Host!
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We are in need of Sandwich Sunday hosts for just one more date in 2019, December 15. Hosting includes shopping for supplies, coordinating sandwich preparation on the day-of, and delivering the meals to Faith Café. Costs are reimbursed by the parish. Email Cindy Martin at
cdmcasa@gmail.com to help.
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Dates Remain to Teach Summer Sunday School
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Can you help teach St John's Summer Sunday School? For the summer, from now though September 8, St John's will have a "One-Room Schoolhouse" Sunday School format held in the Parish Hall during the 9:15 a.m. service (during the combined 10:00 a.m. service during the month of July). In addition to teaching the lesson, you will be responsible for bringing in an allergy-friendly snack for 10 to 15 people. It's a fun way for parents to get involved in a meaningful way (and to give our dedicated Sunday School teachers some much-needed rest!)
All lessons are available in the Parish Hall (organized by date) for you to prepare before your teaching day!
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Information and Resources for our Parish Family
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Anna Arcuri, Virginia Gregory, Augustine Weekley, Steve Swindal
Jack Graham, Spenser Michel
July 21
Michael Pepe
July 22
Ellie Brown, Caroline Holmberg
July 23
Ernie Ruas, Allison Tschirhart
July 24
Bretta Sullivan, Zack Hearing, Clarke Hobby, Cheri Kittrell, Carol Timberlake, Melissa Ariss-Menendez, Michael Kane
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Sunday's Scripture Snippet
The word is very near to you; it is in your mouth and in your heart for you to observe.
Deuteronomy 30
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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, July 18
The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) and Healing and 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 will meet on Thursday at 11:45 a.m. in the Lowry Room. The group comes together weekly for fellowship and to study the readings for the coming Sunday.
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Sunday, July 21: Combined Service Schedule Continues Today
The Holy Eucharist (Rite I), 8:00 a.m., Church
Sunday Adult Formation, 9:00 a.m., Lowry Room
The Sunday Adult Formation Group continues their summer study, the DVD series entitled
The New Testament You Never Knew, presented by two distinguished New Testament scholars: N.T. Wright and Michael Bird. Bring your coffee and join the group each week at 9:00 a.m. in the Lowry Room (
before the combined service at 10:00 a.m.)
The Holy Eucharist (Rite II), 10:00 a.m., Church
Sunday School for Children, 10:00 a.m., Parish Hall
Holy Hospitality Coffee Hour, following the 10:00 a.m. service, Parish Hall
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Monday, July 22
Books for Our Journey
, 1:00 p.m.,
Lowry Room Final Meeting
This opportunity for women to read and discuss books that enlighten and nurture on our Christian journey concludes Monday
from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. The group
will meet one last time to discuss the final chapter and epilogue of their book,
Learning to Walk in the Dark, in
their usual location, the Lowry Room.
For more information contact Pat Wilson at patwilson68@tampabay.rr.com
or 644.4640.
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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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Wednesday, July 24: The Feast of St. Mary Magdalene
The Holy Eucharist (Rite II), 12:15 p.m., Chapel
Wednesday Nights in St. John's
No meeting tonight
Contact Paul and Winkie Game at
pgamefla@aol.com
with questions about the group.
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