Thursday, January 20, 2022 |
|
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.
|
|
The Third Sunday after the Epiphany
Sunday, January 23, 2022
9:00 am
Please join us for our celebration of Holy Eucharist at 9:00 am in the church.
Come, pray, sing, receive Holy Communion,
and join us for fellowship following our liturgy.
Collect for the Third Sunday after the Epiphany
Give us grace, O Lord, to answer readily the call of our Savior Jesus Christ
and proclaim to all people the Good News of his salvation,
that we and the whole world may perceive the glory of his marvelous works;
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Readings for the Third Sunday after the Epiphany
Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10
Psalm 19
1 Corinthians 12:12-31a
Luke 4:14-21
|
|
If you are not able to attend, please join our livestream services:
|
|
Reflection on Luke 4:14-21
Luke writes: “Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit.” Today Jesus returns to His hometown of Nazareth. Since it was Sabbath, Jesus immediately goes to the synagogue. As He enters, He is handed the scroll of the prophet Isaiah. Jesus opens the scroll and finds the passage in Isaiah that begins with the words: “the Spirit of God is upon me.”
Do we believe that the Spirit of God is upon us?
Are we able to recognize the Spirit of God?
The gift and miracle is that God’s Spirit dwells within each one of us!
Do you, do I, believe this truth?
Do we trust that we are worthy to have the Spirit of God dwell within us?
Just as Jesus was sent to us by God, God also sends us to bring good tidings to all who are in need, liberty to those who are bound by shame or sorrow, and to help free the oppressed in our family, neighborhood or world.
Today we have a choice: to add to the darkness of our world or to be a ray of light to every person we encounter today.
What will I choose to do?
What will you choose to do?
May God give us the grace we need to be light bearers!
|
|
Altar Flowers for 2022
The Altar Flowers for January 23, 2022 are given to the glory of God.
Our 2022 Altar Flower sign-up is available in the Narthex. If you are not able to sign up in person, please contact the office to see if your desired date is available. If you donate online, please contact Maria with your dedication: maria@saint-johns.org
Suggested donation is $40.00.
|
|
Our Annual Meeting is on Sunday, January 23rd, following our Worship Service.
Please proceed to Nale Hall following the service, grab some coffee and treats, and find a seat before the meeting begins.
If you cannot attend in person, the Zoom link for the Annual Meeting is:
Join Annual Meeting
|
|
Sunday School
Sunday School is now available. Children ages 4 and up are welcome to come and learn about the Word of God with Heather Wallace.
Children must be masked in order to attend Sunday School. They will gather in the Sunday School Room before our service begins and return at the Sign of Peace.
|
|
Child Care
Child Care is available during our Sunday Services. Ana, the daughter of Alex Valdez-Beer, will be staffing our child care room.
|
|
Celebrations of Life
In times of grief, we are comforted with assurance of our faith, that those who die have the promise of newness of life in the resurrection.
Please hold the following families in your prayers during this difficult time.
Dinah Bates
Vigil with an Informal Celebration of Remembrances
Thursday, January 27 from 6:00-9:00pm at
Merkley-Mitchell Mortuary, 5655 Fifth Ave. San Diego, CA 92103
The Celebration of Life for Dinah will be on
Friday, January 28th at 10:00am at
St. John's Episcopal Church, 760 First Ave. Chula Vista, CA 91910
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests making a donation to Operations Smile in memory of Dinah Bates. Dinah was passionate about this organization.
Notes of Care and Sympathy may be sent to:
The Family of Dinah Bates
5209 Canterbury Dr.
San Diego, CA 92116
If you are not able to attend, please join our livestream services:
|
|
Teddy McCracken
The Celebration of Life for Teddy will be on
Wednesday, February 2nd at 10:00 am at
Good Shepherd, 3990 Bonita Rd. Bonita, CA 91902
Notes of Care and Sympathy may be sent to:
Dick McCracken
85 E. Emerson St.
Chula Vista CA 91911
|
|
Dale Evans
The Celebration of Life for Dale will be on
Saturday, February 19th at
St. John's Episcopal Church, 760 First Ave. Chula Vista, CA 91910
Notes of Care and Sympathy may be sent to:
The Family of Dale Evans
3350 Watercrest Ct.
Bonita CA 91902
If you are not able to attend, please join our livestream services:
|
|
June Vasquez
The Celebration of Life for June Vasquez will be on
Saturday, March 5th at 11:00 at
St. John's Episcopal Church, 760 First Ave. Chula Vista, CA 91910
Notes of Care and Sympathy may be sent to:
Mike and Celia Vasquez
2950 Iris Ave Space 84
San Diego, CA 92154
|
|
Into your hands, O merciful Savior,
we commend you servants, Dinah, Teddy, Dale and June.
Acknowledge, we humbly beseech you, sheep of your own fold,
lambs of your own flock, sinners of your own redeeming.
Receive them into the arms of your mercy,
into the blessed rest of everlasting peace,
and into the glorious company of the saints in light. Amen.
Rest eternal grant to them, O Lord;
And let light perpetual shine upon them.
May their souls and the souls of all the departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
|
|
We Are Here For You!
We carefully gather in person at St. John's, we would like to remind you that we are here for you!
If you are not able to join us for our celebration of Holy Eucharist, we will bring Holy Communion to you. You may call the parish office (619-422-4141) and request communion to be brought to you by one of our Eucharistic Visitors.
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, Quinceañera Marriage, Renewal of Vows or Anointing of the Sick.
At St. John's, no matter who you are or where you are on your spiritual journey - you are welcome here
|
|
We Are Available in Your Time of Need
If you have a pastoral emergency when the parish offices are closed,
|
|
OUTREACH AND EVANGELIZATION |
|
Outreach Collections
St. John's Outreach Committee meets monthly to discuss our parish Outreach activities.
We will continue our ongoing collections for:
-
New Blankets - Domestic Violence Shelters (Denise Czer and Linda Dennehy)
-
Pill Bottles - Matthew 25 Ministries (Sally Elliott)
-
Eyeglasses - (Norma Dunn)
-
Greeting Cards - ECS HeadStart (Judy McKay)
-
Clean, Gently Used Blankets - Dreams for Change (Norma Dunn)
-
Emergency Food Pantry - South Bay Community Services (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.
Please click on the following link or visit the St. John's website ( www.saint-johns.org) for more information on our Outreach Ministries:
|
|
Super Bowl Sunday Bake Sale
For many years, the Women of St. John’s held a bake sale on Super Bowl Sunday. Not last year, of course, because of the pandemic. We are ready to try again to help the parish regain a sense of normalcy. The date will be February 13.
We are seeking donations of baked goods such as brownies, cupcakes, cookies, cakes, pies. And we hope you will buy as well. Everything will be pre-wrapped and handled by persons masked and wearing gloves.
If you have questions, please contact Diane Gustafson diangus15@aol.com or 619-253-7298. |
|
A Different Kind of Book Club
We'd like to try a different kind of Book Club and see if there is enough interest to continue it on perhaps a monthly basis.
We wouldn't all read the same book. Instead we would each talk about a book we have read recently, why we liked it, and giving enough of the plot to entice others. It would take no more than one hour.
If you are interested, please send an email to Diane Gustafson (diangus15@aol.com) and tell whether you would like an in person session, Skype, FaceTime, or Zoom. It's possible we can do more than one format.
|
|
Coffee/Tea with Rev. Roger
For almost the entire time that Rev. Roger has been at St. John's we have been in a pandemic with part of that time being shut down.
Rev. Roger would like to provide an opportunity for any members of the parish to "get to know him".
On Wednesday mornings from 10:30-11:30, following Morning Prayer and Bible Study,
Rev. Roger will be available in the Rev. Jack and Sarah Tolley Memorial Library for a visit. This is time to get to know him, ask him questions, and learn about his vision and dreams for the church.
|
|
Hospitality
Hosts Needed!
Please join us for hospitality after the Sunday morning worship service.
If you would like to host a Sunday, you may sign up on the poster in Nale Hall or by calling or emailing Maria at 619-422-4141 or maria@saint-johns.org
Refreshments should be individually portioned or wrapped, or served by a server who is the only one touching the serving implements. Coffee and Clean-up are done by our Sexton, Ryan Attaway.
Current Available Dates:
January 30
February 6
February 13
February 20
February 27
Coffee Donations
We are low on coffee for Sunday Hospitality and would welcome your donation of a large can of regular ground coffee, such as Costco's Kirkland brand or any brand of your choosing. (We still have enough decaf.)
|
|
Centennial Celebration
2022 will be our Centennial Year!
Our Centennial Liturgy will be on September 18, 2022.
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 for our celebration, we will need your help on the following committees:
- Communications and Publicity
- Gala and Fundraiser
- Liturgy
- History and Archives
Lynn Young, Diane Gustafson and John Will have been sorting through many documents and photos on the history of St. John's. If you know some of our history please let them know.
Would you be interested in helping with any of these committees?
Do you have ideas of how we can celebrate this important milestone?
Please contact Maria Love in the parish office by calling 1-619-422-4141 or emailing maria@saint-johns.org
|
|
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.
to be included in the Zoom meeting.
The Morning Prayer guide can be found here:
|
|
Spiritual Gifts
Do you know what your spiritual gifts are? If you'd like to receive the assessment and information on how to get the results, please contact Diane Gustafson (diangus15@aol.com or 619-253-7298).
|
|
Prayer Quilt Ministry
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.
|
|
Daughters of the King Prayers
All the women of the parish are invited to discern becoming a member of the Daughters of the King. If you have any questions, please contact Lynn Young (208-695-7735) or Linda Dennehy (619-429-4747).
If you have a special prayer request for Daughters of the King, you are invited to fill out a prayer card, found in the narthex. Drop your prayer request in the church-shaped box or in the offering plate. These requests are confidential and are separate from our printed parish prayer lists.
|
|
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 Jensen, Drew Shorkey, Cody Crossland, Cameron Ronie, Chariti Paden, Mark Stanfield, Sean Robinson, Jonathan Martinez, TK Nguyen, Christopher Lindshield, Timothy Lindshield, Jeremy Colton, David Sanchez, Jonathan Baldera, Nick Wyatt, Daniel Getreu, Jamal Warner, Matt Hernandez, Devon Strunk, Taylor Harrold, Jorge Zuazua, Katherine Milam, Sebastian Morales, Richie Lebron, Andrew Duggar, Roberto Johnson and the crew of USS Essex.
Almighty God, we commend to your gracious care and keeping
all the men and women of our armed forces at home and abroad.
Defend them day by day with your heavenly grace;
strengthen them in their trials and temptations;
give them courage to face the perils which beset them;
and grant them a sense of your abiding presence
wherever they may be; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
For Strength in Time of Need
Scott Hunter, Steve Magill, Gary & Shirley McCarren, Ann Lindshield, the McClure family,
Jay Cowan, Adam Beneschan, Bob Smalley and Sheila Kennedy.
O God of heavenly powers,
by the might of your command you drive away from our bodies
all sickness and all infirmity:
Be present in your goodness with your servants,
that their weakness may be banished and their strength restored;
and that, their health being renewed, they may bless your holy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Cycle of Prayers for the Church
In the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, we pray for the children, staff and board of Vida Joven de México.
In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, we pray for Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui.
In the Military Cycle of Prayer, we pray for Airman serving in the US Air Force Reserve.
|
|
ADMINISTRATION AND STEWARDSHIP |
|
The Vestry
David Dennehy, Senior Warden
aaaaaa619-840-9994
Lynn Young, Junior Warden
aaaaaa208-695-7735
Bill Cheney, Treasurer
Terry Farrelly, Assistant Treasurer
Diane Gustafson, Clerk
Pamela Brittain
Tom Brzeczek
Ray Contreras
Jane Ferguson
Alejandra Valdez-Beer
|
|
Upcoming Events at St. John's
-
January 23, 2022: Annual Meeting, in Nale Hall following our Worship Service
-
February 13, 2022: Super Bowl Bake Sale following our Worship Service
|
|
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).
|
|
Rev. Roger's Office Hours
Rev. Roger will be working half-days in the office on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday; and all day on 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.
|
|
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.
|
|
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.
|
|
Migration in God's Story - Book Study
The Diocesan Migration Task Force invites you to join Episcopal Migration Ministries, The Episcopal Church, and other Christians in an Epiphany-season study of the Book of Exodus.
Following the program set out by The Good Book Club, a ministry of Forward Movement, participants will meet weekly on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. via Zoom beginning January 12 to pray and discuss the prior week's readings.
To register or for more information, please email our Diocesan Migration Missioner, Troy Elder, at telder@edsd.org.
|
|
Caste - Book Study
St Paul’s Cathedral, St. Bartholomew’s, Christ Church, and All Soul’s Episcopal Churches are co-facilitating a virtual six-week book study of Caste by Isabel Wilkerson from Jan 19 - Feb 23, 6:30-8:00pm.
Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents is a 2020 historical and narrative nonfiction work about the nature of inequality in the United States, India, and Nazi Germany. Race is the visible agent of caste, while caste is the unseen “infrastructure” that holds each of American society’s racial and ethnic groups firmly in their places.
Caste is available on Amazon for purchase. There is an audio version available for those that prefer to listen.
|
|
Faith to Go
A Weekly, On The Go Resource for Parents and Non-Parents Alike
Hosted by the Faith To Go team in the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego, David Tremaine and Charlette Preslar. Joined each week by a special guest, the Faith To Go team highlights themes from the Sunday Gospel reading for you to take into your faith discussions and reflections throughout the week.
|
|
Resources for Emotional Support
The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is changing life for all of us. You may feel anxious, stressed, worried, sad, bored, depressed, lonely or frustrated in these circumstances.
You're not alone!
Find resources to connect with real people that can help, here.
|
|
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, and foregoing the common cup.
|
|
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.
|
|
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.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
