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Youth Mission Trip Slideshow
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The eagle-eyed among you may notice this Sunday that one of our hymns and both the Offertory Anthem and Communion Motet have a distinctive Marian theme. August 15th is the Feast of St. Mary the Virgin, or The Assumption of Mary into heaven at the end of her earthly life. The Catholic Church teaches as dogma that the Virgin Mary "having completed the course of her earthly life, was assumed body and soul into heavenly glory." The text of the Magnificat is taken from the Gospel according to Luke, where it is spoken by Mary upon her visit to her cousin, Elizabeth. Elizabeth praises Mary for her faith, and Mary responds with what is now known as the Magnificat. "Lo, how a Rose" is a Marian hymn of German origin, which makes reference to the Old Testament prophecies of Isaiah foretelling the incarnation of Christ.
Simon Morley
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Save the Dates as Fall Begins!
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Sunday, August 18
Regular Sunday School resumes, during the 9:15 a.m. service, Parish Hall
Weekly regular Sunday School begins this Sunday, August 18, during the 9:15 a.m. service. Please drop your child off in the Parish Hall before the service, and they will join you in the church at the Peace.
Backpack Blessings, during the 9:15 a.m. service, Church
Breakfast Sunday, following the 9:15 a.m. service, Parish Hall
Sandwich Sunday, following the 9:15 a.m. service, Parish Hall
EYC Parent Meeting, 4:00 p.m., Discovery House
EYC resumes, 4:30 p.m., Discovery House
Click here to download the EYC release form.
Sunday, September 8
Combined Services and Rally Day, 10:00 a.m.
The 9:15 and 11:15 a.m. services will be combined into one service at 10:00 a.m. with Rally Day to follow.
Rally Day, St. John's ministries' showcase and kickoff event, will be on Sunday, September 8. You are invited to sample the array of ministries, outreach projects, and fellowship groups of our Parish, as well as delicious food as you get to know the needs and opportunities here and decide where best to share your own gifts and talents.
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Sunday Adult Formation Group Takes a Summer Break
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The Sunday Adult Formation Group will take its summer break through September 8 while Deacon Kathleen is away in Europe. Meetings will resume on Sunday, September 15 at 10:30 a.m. in the Lowry Room as our DVD series The New Testament You Never Knew continues with a study of the ministry of the Apostle Paul. All are welcome to join the group for this very interesting series led by theologians Bishop N.T. Wright and Dr Michael Bird.
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EYC Kickoff: Sunday, August 18
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Sixth through twelfth
graders! Come (and bring your friends) to our EYC Kickoff, an epic Game Night that will start our school year off with a bang! All are welcome, and dinner is included. We hope to see you there this Sunday, August 18 from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.!
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EYC Parent Meeting: August 18
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EYC parents of sixth through twelfth graders, please join us this Sunday, August 18, from 4:00 to 4:30 p.m. for a meeting to go over our fall EYC calendar! You will hear about the changes coming to youth group this year, most importantly, how we are splitting the middle and high school groups.
RSVP by e-mailing Youth Minister Ayana Grady at
agrady@stjohnstampa.org
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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? 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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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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St. John's First Mother-Daughter Tea: August 17
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Click on the invitation below to RSVP!
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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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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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Information and Resources for our Parish Family
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Mary Jane Schenck, Jan Elliott, Grace Tellekamp, Parker Fluharty
Megan Kelly, Zachary Smith
August 17
Joey Peel, Michael Sunich
August 18
Charlie Crumpton, Edwin Mills, Carson Weekley, Scott Decelles, Annelise Pederson, Reid Nelson
August 19
Stephen Bowles, Keith Lindquist
August 20
Harley Campbell, Joe Keesling, Mary-Evelyn Farrior, Emily Strickland
August 21
Peter Arizu
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Sunday's Scripture Snippet
Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
Luke 12
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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, August 15
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. The group comes together weekly for fellowship and to study the readings for the coming Sunday.
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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
Backpack Blessings, during the 9:15 a.m. service, Church
Parish Breakfast,
following the 9:15 a.m. service, Parish Hall
Contact Chef Dave at davekenyon@gmail.com if you can help.
Sandwich Sunday, following the 9:15 a.m. service, Parish Hall
Please join us in the Parish Hall after the 9:15 a.m. service to make bag lunches for the patrons of Faith Café. Thanks to Elizabeth Whiteley for hosting! Want to host your own Sandwich Sunday? There is one Sunday left! Contact Cindy Martin at
cdmcasa@gmail.com to find out more.
The Holy Eucharist (Rite I),
11:15 a.m., Church
EYC Parent Meeting, 4:00 p.m. Discovery House
EYC, 4:30 p.m., Discovery House
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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 us at parish@stjohnstampa.org.
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Wednesday, August 21: The Feast of St. Bartholomew the Apostle
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 at 6:30 p.m. each week for a shared potluck supper followed by fellowship, a video, and discussion of our faith. Contact Paul and Winkie Game at
pgamefla@aol.com
with questions about the group.
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