The Weekly Sunday Bulletin of St. John’s Episcopal Church |
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“Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:4-7).
Paul asks us to pray for one another in times of trouble. The early church had strong divisions very much like the divisions that exist today in our church and in the nation. We are asked to do everything in thankfulness. Each day I give thanks for this community and the way we support one another and the folks that live around us. While many are fighting with one another, we must press forward in the love of God. Bishop Curry tells us that, “The way of love is a commitment to seeking the good and well-being of others” (Love is the Way p.242). We all know the bible verse, “For God so loved the world that he gave his only son” (John 3:16). This word love is translated from the Greek word agape. Bishop Curry defines agape love as “sacrificial love that seeks the good and well-being of others, of society, of the world” (Love is the way p. 14). He goes on to tell us that love is a verb that is meant to be fierce. Jesus told us that, “No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s own life for one’s friends” (John 15:13). We are starting our second session of Sacred Ground and I am thankful for all those that have continued to support this program as we continue on our journey to becoming a beloved community. This month I ask all parishioners to support our Harvest Fair any way you can. Buy your raffle tickets, donate a basket, help mark the White Elephant merchandize, buy some Vermont Cheese or St. Hilda’s handmade gifts.
Today’s Gospel invites all of us to the heavenly banquet, but warns us to be wearing a wedding robe. A white robe represents our intention to accept Jesus Christ as our Lord, respect, and follow him by changing the way we live our life. We do this not for the church, but for our soul. Jesus offers forgiveness to all those who turn from sin. John Wesley said that all are called to glory, but we have a claim to glory only through the righteousness of Christ. Only through our faith in his redeeming grace, can we be saved from sin, made holy, and find everlasting life. We know that we are invited to the banquet, but how do we put on this wedding robe so that we will be holy in God’s sight at the heavenly banquet? We begin with the understanding that we were formed in the image of God’s love and given the whole world into our care. Unfortunately, throughout our history we have turned from God and each other. The Good News of the Gospel is that God so loved the world that he gave his only son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish, but have eternal life. God has forever shown his unconditional love for us and we are invited to attend the heavenly banquet by following the way of love. Presiding Bishop Curry asks us to walk in newness of life through the love of God, through the redeeming grace of Jesus, and through the power of the Holy Spirit. “Love can help and heal when nothing else can. Love can lift up and liberate when nothing else will. May God love you and bless you" (Love is the Way p. 248).
In Christ’s love,
Fr. Duncan
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UPCOMING SERVICE SCHEDULES |
Oct 11
8:00 am - Zoom and Facebook Live Morning Prayer
8:00 am - Rite II Morning Prayer Outside/In Church (weather depending)
9:15 am - Zoom and Facebook Live Morning Prayer with Music
10:15 am - Zoom Sunday School
11:00 am - Rite II Morning Prayer in Church
Beginning October 18th
8:00 am - Zoom and Facebook Live Morning Prayer
8:00 am - Rite I Holy Eucharist in Church
9:15 am - Zoom and Facebook Live Morning Prayer with Music
10:15 am - Zoom Sunday School
11:00 am - Rite II Holy Eucharist in Church
All services which take place at the church require pre-registration and are limited to 25 people. All must follow safety protocols, wear a face mask, and practice social distancing.
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8:00 am - Rite II Morning Prayer in the Garden of Blessings (weather permitting).
Face masks, social distancing, and registration required. Limited to 25 people.
8:00 am - Rite II Morning Prayer
https://www.facebook.com/stjohns1745/live/
9:15 am – Rite II Morning Prayer with Music
https://www.facebook.com/stjohns1745/live/
10:15 am - Sunday School via Zoom
11:00 am - Rite II Morning Prayer in the Church
Face masks, social distancing, and registration required. Limited to 25 people.
Register online: REGISTRATION CLOSED
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Please join us for a ZOOM coffee hour this Sunday at 10:00 am. Grab a cup of your own coffee and a snack, share some time with your friends at St. Johns. This will be an informal remote gathering where we can enjoy each other's company. Join Zoom Coffee Hour:
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Join us at 9:00 am for Morning Prayer, Monday - Friday, via Zoom (New Meeting #):
Please follow along with Mission St. Clare
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This year’s ECW Harvest Fair will be on Saturday, October 24th, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Your time, talent and treasure are needed! Annual Harvest Fair plays such a vital part in our outreach in the community. While we cannot expect to hold our usual crowds in the building, we are looking for new, creative ways to offer some of our favorite highlights in person and remotely.
Here is what is happening at the church on Saturday, October 24th:
- Raffle Baskets
- Silent Auction
- Thrift Shop
- Designer Boutique
- Christmas Shop
- St. Hilda's Guild Crafts
- Vermont Cheese
Here's how you can participate remotely online:
- Raffles (Drawing on Sunday, October 25th at noon)
- Raffle Gift Baskets (Drawing on Sunday, October 25th at noon)
- Silent Auction (Ends on Sunday, October 25th at noon)
- Benefit Concert with Alex Pryrodny on Facebook Live on Saturday, October 24th
Ways you can donate/help:
- Make a craft, woodworking items, Christmas decorations, homemade soap, sachets and potpourri are just suggestions. Use your creativity!
- Offer your vacation home/timeshare week for the Silent Auction.
- Donate new, unused gifts you have received to the Silent Auction.
- Donate items for the White Elephant or Christmas Sale.
- Request a donation for Corporate Sponsorship from your place of work.
- Design a gift basket, give items or gift certificates for a gift basket, or donate $ to create one.
- Plan on spending the day working a table or helping before or after with set up/clean up.
- Invite your friends and families to shop, dine and visit our beautiful, historic church.
- Purchase raffle tickets!
Raffle books went out last week. Please purchase those raffle books as they are a very important fundraiser for the fair. Additional books are available. Just contact the Parish Office (info@stjohnshuntington.org or 631-427-1752) to receive more.
Also consider becoming a Harvest Fair Patron with an added donation. Or make a donation of any amount to Help Us to Help Others!
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Raffle baksets are always a highlight our annual Harvest Fair. Even if you are unable to attend this year's Harvest Fair in person you can still have a chance to win!
Purchase your raffle tickets by sending a check to the Parish Office. We will then fill out the tickets for you and drop them into the basket raffles for you. Raffle basket ticket prices are:
2 Tickets = $10
5 Tickets = $20
15 Tickets = $50
Send your check made payable to "St. John's ECW" to St. John's Episcopal Church, 12 Prospect St, Huntington, NY 11768
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The Thrift Shop is preparing for the Harvest Fair! If you are able to help, please contact Nancy Feustel at n.feustel@verizon.net to volunteer. |
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Our Techincal Producer, Samantha Burns, needs help on Sundays with live-streaming the Zoom and in Church services.
If you are interested in supporting this growing part of St. John's ministry, and would like to gain some experience in webcasting and production, all while helping others, please contact the Parish Office at 631-427-1752 or email cfreas@stjohnshuntington.org.
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We are studying the New Testament, referencing N. T. Wright and Michael F. Bird's The New Testament in Its World. This week we are studying Chapter 11.
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St. Hilda’s Guild meets Tuesdays at 12:00 noon via Zoom. Join us using the link below, and make sure to bring your latest project and a snack:
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"To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good" (1 Cor. 12:4-7).
During this time, we ask that if you are financially able to keep making your Stewardship Pledge payments. We have set up online giving. Using your credit card or a direct payment from your checking account, you will be able to make a one-time payment or set up recurring payments.
Or send a check made payable to "St. John's Episcopal Church" to 12 Prospect Street, Huntington, NY 11743.
To text your contribution (standard text message rates do apply):
Text SJEC1745 STEWARDSHIP $[Amount] to 73256.
Your stewardship is a commitment to sustaining St. John’s ministry today and going forward. Thank you for your continuing support!
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You have not pledged but would still like to give? Make a Plate Offering.
We have set up online giving. Using your credit card or a direct payment from your checking account, you will be able to make a one-time payment or set up recurring payments using our secure online syste.
Using the below form, you can choose the types of contributions you would like to make a Plate Offering online:
Or send a check made payable to "St. John's Episcopal Church" to 12 Prospect Street, Huntington, NY 11743.
To text your contribution (standard text message rates do apply):
Text SJEC1745 PLATE $[Amount] to 73256.
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PRAYER CONCERNS FOR ST. JOHN'S |
We pray for all our doctors, nurses, and medical staff who put themselves at risk to care for us during this corona virus epidemic.
We pray for all our men and women serving in the armed services and all first responders who put themselves at risk every day, especially during this time. May God keep them safe and healthy, and return them home to their loved ones.
We pray for those who work for justice. May God give us all strength and wisdom to act for change when it is needed.
We pray for the sick: Kathy, Lynn, Fred, Ellen, Lucille, Frank and Theresa, Spencer and Sue, Tom and Stephanie, Peter, David, Nils, Margaret, Cheryl, Carol, CJ, George, Nichole, Roelie, Tom, Nelly, Marty, Irene and Jim, Debra and Carol, Bette, Justin, Hagai, Cassie, Bill, Amy, Kate
Recently departed: Charles Butler and Barbara Bento
Altar Flowers are a given this week in loving memory of Charles S. Butler by his family.
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St. John's Episcopal Church
12 Prospect Street
Huntington, New York 11743
(631) 427-1752
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