Thursday, December 29, 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.


A Prayer for Peace Among the Nations (BCP 816)


Let us pray in this time of conflict for the countries of Russia and the Ukraine,


Almighty God our heavenly Father, guide the nations of the world

into the way of justice and truth, and establish among them

that peace which is the fruit of righteousness,

that they may become the kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Amen.


UPCOMING WORSHIP

The Holy Name

Sunday, January 1, 2023

9:00am


Collect for the Holy Name

Eternal Father, you gave to your incarnate Son the holy name of Jesus

to be the sign of our salvation: Plant in every heart, we pray,

the love of him who is the Savior of the world, our Lord Jesus Christ;

who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,

one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.


Readings for the Holy Name

Numbers 6:22-27

Psalm 8

Philippians 2:5-11

Luke 2:15-21


Worship Booklet for The Holy Name, January 1, 2023


If you are not able to attend, please join our livestream service:

St. John's website: saint-johns.org

St. John's YouTube Channel: St. John's Episcopal Church, Chula Vista

The Epiphany (Eve)

Thursday, January 5, 2023

6:00pm in Nale Hall


We will celebrate Dia de Los Reyes Magos (Three Kings Day) during our La Misa in English.

We continue our celebration of Latino/Hispanic faith and culture.

The Baptism of Our Lord

Sunday, January 8, 2023

9:00am


Collect for the Baptism of Our Lord


Father in heaven, who at the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan

proclaimed him your beloved Son and anointed him with the Holy Spirit:

Grant that all who are baptized into his Name may keep the covenant

they have made, and boldly confess him as Lord and Savior;

who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns,

 one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.

Dia de la Candelaria (Day of Candlemas)

Thursday, February 2, 2023

6:00pm in Nale Hall


Celebrate Latino/Hispanic faith and culture at La Misa in English.

ST. JOHN'S CENTENNIAL

Time Capsule

Sunday, January 8, 2023 (The Baptism of Our Lord)

  

To close our 2022 Centennial Anniversary, we are going to bury a Time Capsule.  

The Time Capsule will be buried in the same location as the one from when the church was  

dedicated in 1997.

If you have ideas of what you think should be in the Time Capsule, please contact Diane Gustafson (619-253-7298 / diangus15@aol.com)

FELLOWSHIP

Kitchen Items


Karen Duignan and Tim Attaway cleared out our storage area in the kitchen and identified items that St. John's no longer needs. These items are on tables in Nale Hall for anyone to take. Please help yourself.

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



Current Available Dates:

January 1

January 8

January 15

OUTREACH AND EVANGELIZATION

Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance


Tai Chi classes will take a break from December 27th through January 5th. Classes will resume on January 10th.


St. John's is pleased to partner with the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency to offer Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2-3pm

in Nale Hall.


DO YOU WANT TO IMPROVE BALANCE AND REDUCE YOUR RISK OF FALLING?

TRY TAI CHI! 


Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance has been shown to improve balance and mobility, and reduce the risk of falls. People of all ability levels are welcome. This class can be conducted from a seated or standing position. Classes are in English.


St. John's Episcopal Church

760 1st Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910

Every Tuesday and Thursday | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm


Questions? Call 858-495-5500 or email HealthierLiving.HHSA@sdcounty.ca.gov


Informational Flyer: Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance


St. John's Tai Chi Class

Outreach Collections


We will continue our ongoing collections for:

  • New Blankets - Domestic Violence Shelters (Denise Czer and Linda Dennehy)
  • Eyeglasses
  • Greeting Cards - ECS HeadStart (Judy McKay)
  • Clean, Gently Used Blankets - Dreams for Change
  • Emergency Food Pantry - South Bay Community Services (Maria and Joe Love)
  • Blessings in a Bag - For our neighbors who are living outside. Click here for a list of items you can donate to fill the bags.
  • Gently Used Clothing - Men's, women's and children's 
  • Pill Bottles - We are no longer collecting pill bottles


Items may be brought to Nale Hall on Sundays when we gather for worship.

You may also bring your items to the church during our weekday office hours,

Monday through Thursday from 9am to 3pm.

If you are not able to bring them, please contact the parish office, and we will pick up the items from your home.


St. John's Outreach Committee meets monthly to discuss our parish Outreach activities.

Please click on the following link for more information on our Outreach collection activities:

Outreach Ministries of St. John's

STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN FOR 2023

Stewardship Update

Our Stewardship Pledge Goal for 2023 is $130,000. Please help us reach our goal.

If you would like to access the pledge card electronically, please click the link below:


More Than Enough Pledge Card

PASTORAL CARE

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, 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,
please call 619-301-0724 or email revroger@saint-johns.org

MINISTRY OF PRAYER

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. Roger ( revroger@saint-johns.org)

to be included in the Zoom meeting.


The Morning Prayer guide can be found here:

Morning Prayer, January 4

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 pray for you during the Sunday liturgy. 


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, Jamal Warner,

Matt Hernandez, Daniel Getreu, Devon Strunk, Taylor Harrold, Jorge Zuazua, Sebastian Morales, Roberto Chavez, Ryan Lothspeich, Andrew C. Dugger, Dan and Chelsey Nyaradi, and Gen. G.J. Heinrich.


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


Steve Magill, Gary and Shirley McCarren, Ann Lindshield, the McClure family, 

Celia Vasquez, Barb Oliveira, Heather Wallace, Linda Longoria-Neff, Josey Felts,

Karen Polk, and Alec Hauer.


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, intercessions will be offered for the congregation,

for the clergy and wardens and for all others in leadership positions with particular petitions for wisdom and guidance in the year to come.


In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, we pray for La Iglesia Anglicana de Mexico.


In the Military Cycle of Prayer, we pray for the Marines and Sailors serving at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twenty-nine Palms.

ADMINISTRATION AND VESTRY

Pledge Envelopes


If you have requested pledge envelopes for 2023, please be aware that St. John's has not received our order of envelopes, due to production issues at the warehouse. If you have envelopes from 2022, please feel free to use them, or please make sure your pledge number is on your check. Thank you.

Vestry Membership



We have one vestry member opening in 2023.  


The vestry serves as the “Board of Directors” for the parish (a Corporation of the State of California). As such, the vestry is responsible for all thing temporal and spiritual regarding the mission and ministry of the parish. According to our St. John’s Bylaws, a person is elected by the parish to serve a three year term and is eligible for a second term.


The vestry usually meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 6:00pm on Zoom.


Please consider serving on the vestry. If interested, talk with Lynn Young, Tom Brzeczek or Rev. Roger Haenke.

Upcoming Events at St. John's


  • January 2: Office Closed



  • January 5: La Misa in English, celebrating Dia de Los Reyes Magos (Three Kings Day), 6:00pm in Nale Hall



  • January 22: Annual Meeting following the Worship Service, in Nale Hall


4th Quarter Calendar of Events

Parish Office Hours and Contacts


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) or email info@saint-johns.org.


Rev. Roger will be in the office on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. He is available by appointment. Please call the office to schedule an appointment.


In case of a pastoral emergency, Rev. Roger may be reached on his cell phone at

619-301-0724.

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 info@saint-johns.org

Please submit your announcements by Tuesday of each week for inclusion in the Enews.

ACROSS THE CHURCH

Share Your Story of Good News

Do you have a story about the Good News Festival? We'd love to hear about your experience at the festival! Please take a moment to share your good news with us and the world. Share your comments here. Read other's comments here.

Creation Care Roundtables


The EDSD Creation Care Community will hold two roundtables

on Thursday, Jan 26 (6:30pm - 8pm) and Sunday, Jan 29 (2pm - 3:30pm) to learn more about climate resilience in addition to many new ways to practice care for creation.

Register Here

Help Ukrainian Refugees



Episcopal Relief & Development continues to work with Anglican and ecumenical partners to provide aid to people displaced by the crisis in Ukraine. 


Please click the button below to donate:

UKRAINIAN CRISIS RESPONSE

760 First Ave  Chula Vista, CA  91910

(619) 422-4141 |  info@saint-johns.org | www.saint-johns.org

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