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St. John's Mission Statement
St. John's is a Christian community that intentionally gathers
to experience God's love through Episcopal worship, education, fellowship, and ministry to the wider community.
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The Second Sunday after Pentecost
Please join us for our celebration of Holy Eucharist at 9:00 am in the church. No reservation required.
Collect for the Second Sunday after Pentecost
O God, from whom all good proceeds:
Grant that by your inspiration we may think
those things that are right, and by your merciful guiding
may do them; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Readings for Sunday, June 6, 2021
2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1
Psalm 138
Mark 3:20-35
Worship Booklet for the Second Sunday after Pentecost
If you are not able to attend, please join our livestream service:
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Reflection on Mark 3:20-35
The scene in this Sunday's gospel portrays the arrival of 
Mary, Jesus' mother, as well as his brothers. Rather than coming into the house where Jesus was staying, they all remained outside the house and called out to him. The people around Jesus told him that his family had arrived.
However, rather than immediately going to find his family, Jesus says to his listeners: "Who is my mother or my brothers?" Jesus then looks intently at the people and simply says: "Here is my family: my mother and my brother." He goes on to say that any person who does the will of God becomes a member of His family.
As the large crowd gathered around him anxious to hear him speak, it made it impossible for Jesus and the disciples to get any food. When his family heard of this, they came to take charge of Jesus saying: "He is out of his mind!"
What was it that caused Jesus' relatives to believe that "he was out of his mind?"
Was it because his words sounded foreign to them?
Were they trying to make him believe and behave as they did?
Or perhaps they had not yet realized that Jesus was much more than their relative! They simply were unable to comprehend who Jesus was!
Perhaps, at times, this also is true of our families; at times family members may not understand our beliefs or our behaviors. Yet hopefully, our families will continue to love us, even when they may not agree with us. We also need to respect our family members' choices; we simply do have not the right to judge what may be right for someone else.
Today may we strive to not judge others!
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Updated Health Guidelines for In-person Worship
As the coronavirus situation continues to improve in our region, Bishop Susan has adapted our worship guidelines.
- Temperature assessment and contact tracing are no longer required
- Hand sanitizer will be place at the entrance and in the pew of the church
- Face masks are still required (double masking is not required)
- Social distancing of 6 feet (entering the church, seating, and one communion line)
- No physical touch at the sign of peace or passing of the collection plate
- Communion will be bread only - No common cup
- Spoken congregational responses are permitted (if masked)
- Congregational music may be hummed quietly behind masks
- Provide the best ventilation possible (doors and windows will be open)
- Worship service may be 60 minutes or less - (One service at 9:00)
- Attendance allows for 50% of seating capacity of the church capacity (129 people - No reservations required)
- Services will be live-streamed for those who do not feel comfortable gathering
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Altar Flowers
The Altar Flowers are given by Iris Atkins
in celebration of her birthday on June 11.
Our Altar Flower donations chart for 2021 is available in 
the narthex. If you would like to donate altar flowers in memory of a loved one or in honor of a special occasion please sign up on the chart, or contact Maria at 619-422-4141 or maria@saint-johns.org
The suggested donation for altar flowers is $40.00.
The following dates are available:
July 4
August 15 and 22
October 3, 10, and 31
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Women of St. John's
Women of St. John's, have you missed getting together? 
Join us at My Cup of Tea, 242 Third Avenue, Chula Vista (between Davidson St. and the Vogue Theatre) on Tuesday, June 8, at 3 p.m.
This delightful little teashop is owned by Janet Goff, who has donated items for our past fundraisers and catered the Calling All Seniors Christmas Tea in 2017.
Tea and a scone will cost you $7.00. Please let Diane Gustafson know no later than Sunday, June 6, if you will attend so Janet can plan accordingly. Diane can be reached at 619 253-7298 or diangus15@aol.com
Because we will be removing masks for eating and drinking, please come only if you have been vaccinated.
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Centennial Celebration
2022 will be our Centennial Year, and it's not too 
early to plan a year-long celebration!
In 1922, we were founded as a mission of St. James Episcopal Church and two years later chose the name St. John's.
In planning our celebration, we will need your help on the following committees:
- Communications and Publicity
- Gala and Fundraiser
- Liturgy
- History and Archives
- Others as may be identified
Initially, we have a need for a History Committee to collect information about the early years. John Will, the Historian/Archivist for the Diocese (husband of our interim priest Fr. Tom Wilson) will work with the committee in gathering and preserving the information and items for the archives. Perhaps you know some of our history: identify "founding families" along with names of descendants baptized at St. John's; locate artifacts for an exhibit; and create short oral/video interviews of long-time parishioners.
Would you be interested in helping with any of these committees, especially the History Committee? Do you have any ideas about how we can celebrate this important milestone? Please contact Maria Love in the parish office by calling
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Wednesday Morning Prayer and Bible Study
Join us for Wednesday Morning Prayer and Bible Study 
on Wednesdays at 9:30 am as a Zoom meeting.
Please contact Rev. Cathey (revcat@gmail.com)
to be included in the Zoom meeting, or to update your info, if she does not have your current email.
The Morning Prayer guide can be found here:
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Parish Prayer Lists
Birthday and Anniversary Prayers
We would like to acknowledge and pray for anyone celebrating a birthday and/or anniversary in the coming week. Please let us know by Thursday of the prior week so that we can get it in the Sunday liturgy. If you have a picture of you that we could post for your birthday and/or a wedding photo or current photo for those celebrating an anniversary, please email it to us - it would be great to allow everyone to see you.
Our Parish Prayer Intentions
Today and every day include some time for prayer, for yourself,
for your church family, and for those in need.
For our Military
Matt, Drew, Cody, Cameron, Chariti,
Mark, Sean, Jonathan, TK, Christopher,
Timothy, Jeremy, David, Jonathan, Nick,
Jamal, Matt, Daniel, Jocelyn, Devon, Taylor,
Jorge, Katherine, Sebastian, Richie and Roberto.
For Strength in Time of Need
Scott, Steve, Gary & Shirley, Ann, Carl, and Marguerite,
and for all first responders, medical professionals,
essential workers and their families.
Cycle of Prayers for the Church
In the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, we pray for the Anglican Communion and the ministries of all its provinces.
In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, we pray for the Church of the Province of Myanmar (Burma).
In the Military Cycle of Prayer, we pray for the crew of USS America
(LHA-66).
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Prayer Quilts
The leaders of the Prayer Quilt Ministry would like to remind
you that there are many quilts available for anyone in need
of prayer and support. This important ministry brings comfort and healing to many people who are suffering with illness.
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OUTREACH & EVANGELIZATION
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Outreach Collections
St. John's Outreach Committee meets monthly to discuss 
our parish Outreach activities.
We will continue our ongoing collections for:
- Blankets - Coordinated by Denise Czer and Sarah Tolley
- Pill Bottles - Coordinated by Sally Elliot
- Eyeglasses - Coordinated by Norma Dunn
- Greeting Cards - Coordinated by Norma Dunn
- Emergency Food Pantry - Coordinated by Maria and Joe Love
Items may be brought to Nale Hall on Sundays when we gather for worship. You may also bring your items to church during our weekday office hours, Monday through Thursday from 9am to 3pm. Ring the doorbell, and you will be buzzed in to leave your items outside Nale Hall.
If you do not feel comfortable driving, please contact the parish office, and we will find a volunteer to pick up the items from your home.
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Please click on the following link or visit the St. John's website (www.saint-johns.org) for more information on our Outreach Ministries:
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A Request from your Outreach Committee
Your Outreach Committee meets monthly, and we need your help. We are beginning to have lengthy discussions focused on what kinds of Outreach activities we can start planning for as restrictions start to loosen.
We are looking for your ideas. Remember, Brainstorming is simply coming up with ideas, "wouldn't it be great or a good idea to do --?" Go to this link "Outreach Brainstorming", and let us know your ideas. At this point don't worry about the "how" to or "what" would it take, just enter the idea and send, let the Outreach committee research the details. If you want to get involved in the planning all the better, we will get back to you. Right now, we just want to hear from you and hear your ideas. This can be fun and a great way to communicate great ideas that might never get addressed otherwise, and really get God's working doing just that, "Working".
Very Respectfully,
David Dennehy on behalf of the Outreach Committee
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Veteran/Military Friendly Congregation
St. John's is registered with the Military Chaplains Association as a Veteran/Military Friendly Congregation. With this designation, military chaplains can direct military members and veterans to us for their spiritual needs.
Ministry to active military members, veterans, and their 
families is an important outreach ministry. This outreach ministry offers us a way to tell the Good News to our many neighbors in the military and to give the opportunities for us to use their spiritual gifts while they are with us.
Rachel and Roberto Johnson, with the support of our Outreach Committee, are helping to lead this ministry opportunity.
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Retirement Parade
As a Veteran/Military Friendly Congregation, we received an invitation from Cassandra Johnson, a US Navy Veteran, to participate in a Retirement Drive-Thru Parade for Jesse Espinoza.
This Saturday, June 5, 2021 at 10:00am
there will be a Surprise Retirement Drive-Thru Parade for a Navy Reservists Jesse Espinoza in Chula Vista, CA (Location: CV Bayfront Park 980 Marina Way, Chula Vista, CA 91910).
Background: Jesse Espinoza has completed 20 years active and reserve combined in the US Navy and he has 4 family members that have supported him throughout this time of service (wife, daughter 18, daughter 16 and son 9 years old). Recently, he has been transferred several time to other commands, pre and post COVID, so he was unable to build a strong bond with in his past units.
He was looking forward to having a ceremony but it was not allowed because of the pandemic. His last command just sent him his paperwork/certificate in the mail. He deserves something, a small gesture to celebrate his service and accomplishments.
We may participate in the Surprise Retirement Drive-Thru Parade by:
1. Decorated or not decorated cars may participate - 9:45am Line Up Time.
2. Donate a gift basket or congratulations card with a gift card to Mr. Jesse Espinoza and/or his family.
3. If you know of any commands that can provide a Military Color Guard Team and Sailors / Veterans in dress white uniforms to stand in formation for the parade email Cassandra Johnson (CassJ101@gmail.com)
4. Also, the Espinoza family loves watching vintage cars and motorcycle clubs parade the Colors (US Flag). Please share this info with them - they are invited to drive-thru as well.
Please contact and/or RSVP by Thursday June 3rd or latest Friday June 4th, 2021 at CassJ101@gmail.com if you have any questions or comments.
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We Are Here For You!
As the pandemic restrictions loosen and  we carefully gather in person at St. John's, we would like to remind you that we are here for you!
If you, a family member, neighbor or a friend are interested in celebrating a significant event in your spiritual life, please know that you are welcome.
We would be honored to be a part of your Baptism, Holy Communion, Marriage, Renewal of Vows, QuinceaƱera, Anointing of the sick or Eucharistic visit.
At St. John's, no matter who you are or where you are on your spiritual journey - you are welcome here
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We Are Available in Your Time of Need
If you have a pastoral emergency when the parish offices are closed,
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STEWARDSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION
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The Vestry
David Dennehy, Senior Warden
Lynn Young, Junior Warden
208-695-7735
Bill Cheney, Treasurer
Terry Farrelly, Assistant Treasurer
Diane Gustafson, Clerk
Pamela Brittain
Tom Brzeczek
Ray Contreras
Jane Ferguson
Muriel Kulikowski
Alejandra Valdez-Beer
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Upcoming Events at St. John's
Women of St. John's meeting
at My Cup of Tea on 3rd Ave. |
3:00 pm |
Tuesday, June 8 |
Daughters of the King Meeting |
10:00 am |
Thursday, June 17 |
Parish Council Meeting |
9:00 am |
Saturday, June 19 |
Men of St. John's Meeting
in Nale Hall |
12:00 pm |
Saturday, June 26 |
Remembrance of Florence Cooper |
9:00 am |
Sunday, June 27 |
Farewell Reception
for Rev. Cathey |
10:00 am |
Sunday, July 18 |
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Parish Office Hours and Contacts
As our staff are now fully vaccinated, we are permitted to open our parish office.
Masking and social distance should be maintained when visitors are present.
The Parish Office will be open 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday through Thursday.
Please call the parish office if you have any questions or concerns
(619-422-4141).
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Rev. Roger's Office Hours
Rev. Roger will be in the office Monday, Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, and all day Wednesday and Friday. He will be available by appointment. Please call the office (619-422-4141) to schedule an appointment.
In case of a pastoral emergency, Rev. Roger may be reached on his cell phone at 619-301-0724.
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Beware of Scam Emails & Phishing Attempts
If you receive a suspicious email from an address that seems to be Rev. Roger or another parishioner asking for a favor, it may be a phishing attempt. Scam emails mimic addresses we are familiar with and are very often full of grammatical errors.
Rev. Roger will never email you asking for funds or financial support by way of gift cards. If you receive an email that seems suspicious, do not open it or respond to it. Delete it immediately.
Phishing is a cyber attack that uses disguised email as a weapon. The goal is to trick the email recipient into believing that the message is something they want or need - a request from their bank, for instance, or a note from someone in their company - and to click a link or download an attachment.
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Your weekly newsletter highlights important events at St. John's Episcopal Church. You can also find news about St. John's at www.saint-johns.org.
We welcome your feedback, photos, and news items. Contact Maria Love at 619-422-4141 or maria@saint-johns.org.
Please submit your announcements by Tuesday of each week for inclusion in the Enews.
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2021 Baccalaureate Service: June 27th
On June 27, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. The Episcopal Diocese of 
San Diego will honor the High School Seniors in our diocese with a live-streamed baccalaureate service. The service will be led by Bishop Susan and feature youth readers, musicians, and a virtual procession of the graduates.
In a time where so many of the rites of passage have been lost for these young adults, it is our goal to give them a vibrant celebration of both their achievements and their faith. There are four ways that youth are invited to participate in the baccalaureate service.
Procession of Graduates: Please submit a photo of your graduate with their name, where they attended high school, congregation name, and what they will be doing next (Please omit the last item, if this decision has yet to be made). These should be submitted to Charlette Preslar, cpreslar@edsd.org no later than June 10, 2021, at 5:00 p.m.
Commissioning Video: Part of the service will include the commissioning of the graduates. There are two responses from the graduates in that video segment. Youth should submit one horizontal (landscape) video of them saying the following two responses. "I am ready." "I do so pledge. And I promise to work, pray, and give of my resources for the spread of the kingdom of God." Our goal is to have as many youth as possible submit a video for this segment. They may be taken on a cell phone or a laptop and emailed to Charlette Preslar, cpreslar@edsd.org no later than June 10, 2021, at 5:00 p.m.
Readers and Music: Youth who would like to participate as a reader for the service should contact Charlette Preslar, cpreslar@edsd.org right away. Multicultural Readers are encouraged! Readers will be assigned no later than June 10, 2021.
Musicians should submit emails to Chris Tumilty, ctumilty@edsd.org with the name of their proposed piece and whether they would like to submit a vocal or instrumental piece. We will work to incorporate a diverse assortment of musical offerings.
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Donation Items for Unaccompanied Minors
The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego has been asked to coordinate a pastoral and spiritual care response for the 1400+ unaccompanied migrant children who are being housed in the San Diego Convention Center. We are working with our ecumenical and interfaith partners to bring together a coordinated program of caring for the young people's spiritual needs, working in partnership with South Bay Community Services, which is coordinating all programming for the migrants. There will be many opportunities to volunteer and support the young people - stay tuned for more information. In the meantime, here are new ways that your congregation can support the girls.
100% of donations will be used to purchase items  for care packages for the migrant girls.To make a $200 donation: Select "$200 - Provides care package for migrant youth" To make a donation of any amount: In the "Choose your own amount" box, type in the amount you wish to donate, and in the "Apply my donation to" drop-down, select "Migrant Shelter" Make a donation to EDSD for spiritual care materialsYou can make a monetary donation to the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego (EDSD) here: https://www.borderministries.com/donateThese donations will support the religious, spiritual,  and chaplaincy care EDSD is coordinating for the girls. Funds will be used to purchase religious materials, worship resources, devotional books, and other supplies. 100% of donations will be used to purchase items for the spiritual care of the girls.
South Bay Community Services is also accepting volunteer applications
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Transformation Academy
All are invited to join the people of the diocese for an exciting, new virtual learning and enrichment series. Together, we'll dive deeper into four diocesan priority areas: Peace & Justice, Evangelism, Discipleship, and Leadership.
Transformation Academy is offered over four months and features national speakers and local leaders from our diocese discussing issues that transform the way we serve the Church's mission.
Get ready to "be transformed by the renewing of your minds" (Rom 12:2) as we learn together at the Transformation Academy!
Transformation Academy is an exciting series of keynote presentations coupled with two different breakout groups to dive deeper into transformational ministry. Please register for both the keynote presentation and a breakout group.
Evangelism Academy - Thursday, June 17, 6-7:30pm
Joining God in Mission
Dwight Zscheile, vice president of innovation and associate professor of congregational mission and leadership at Luther Seminary
Breakout 1: Rev. Frank Munoz
Military Missions: Welcoming our Military Neighbors
Breakout 2: Rev. Darin Johnson
Campus Missions: Welcoming our College Student Neighbors
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EDSD Statement of Commitment
As part of the Jesus Movement and the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego, we pledge to love our neighbors and protect the most vulnerable among us, remembering our baptismal vows to "strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being." We live these pledges out by actively engaging in dismantling racism. For many of us, this will mean learning more about our racial identity, listening to those who have experienced racial prejudice, speaking out against racism, and showing up alongside those in our community working to change unjust systems in our society. We also live out this pledge at worship during this pandemic, by wearing face-coverings, respecting distancing guidelines, foregoing the common cup and refraining from congregational singing.
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Episcopal Relief and Development
What Would Love Do: 1000 Days of Love
Love calls us to care for our neighbors and for our enemies. Love calls us to attend to those in prison, to those who are homeless, to those in poverty, to children, immigrants and refugees.
What would love do? To you, who so generously support the transformative work of Episcopal Relief & Development, love calls you to continue to sow seeds of lasting change
Visit Episcopal Relief and Development: One Thousand Days of Love to see how you can help.
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Reporting Misconduct
As part of our ongoing commitment to creating a safe haven for everyone, our diocese trains people in the prevention of misconduct and encourages all to report misconduct. All reported incidences are taken seriously and investigated thoroughly and confidentially. If you believe you have experienced misconduct of any kind, please contact Mr. John Seitman, (jseitman@pacbell.net), 858-793-4555 or Ms. Equilla Luke, (aequilla@icloud.com), 760-583-0485.
Safeguarding God's People
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Contact Information
phone: 619/422-4141
pastoral care: 619/301-0724 |
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