The Chalice

"To know Christ and to make Him known . . . "

The Chalice

The Weekly Sunday Bulletin of St. John’s Episcopal Church

March 5, 2023

O God, whose glory it is always to have mercy: Be gracious to all who have gone astray from thy ways, and bring them again with penitent hearts and steadfast faith to embrace and hold fast the unchangeable truth of thy Word, Jesus Christ thy Son; who with thee and the Holy Spirit liveth and reigneth, one God, for ever and ever. Amen (Collect Lent II).

This week I traveled to Albany and opened the Legislative Session with a prayer. I prayed for the body of legislators, their staff, and their families. I prayed that they would be blessed by God and that they would be a blessing to their constituents. Assemblyman Steve Stern introduced Barb and me and gave thanks for St. John’s because we have been a blessing to Huntington for over 275 years. I am proud to be part of the body of Christ at St. John’s and believe that with penitent hearts and steadfast faith, we will continue for another 275 years.

John 3:16 tells us, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” The unchangeable truth of the Word is that God is present in our day and that all things are possible with God. God is present in the water of our Baptism, in the bread and wine at the Eucharist, and in the Holy Spirit in the world. I believe that God claims us at our Baptism and anoints us with the Holy Spirit as a member of the Christian Church and that we are empowered with gifts that we will use to be the person that God calls us to be. Life is a spiritual journey and we are taking it together at St. John’s.

We celebrate the Eucharist by remembering the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The prayer of remembrance is called the Anamnesis. This Greek word for remembrance comes from one who has lost their amnesia. Those who have lost their identity or purpose need to re-member the mighty acts that God has done for them and to know to whom they belong. I urge you to call your friends and family who have wandered from the church and invite them to re-member that Jesus Christ is Lord. It takes steadfast faith to proclaim Jesus Christ as the one who died on a cross for our sins and rose from the dead to show us that we will have eternal life. This is the unchangeable truth that we must not only believe, but the truth that we must tell to the next generation. If we only believe that Jesus was a great human being and that he taught a wonderful pattern for us to follow, then the future of our church is bleak.

Re-member the marvelous things that God has done, open your eyes to what God is doing now, believe in the unchangeable truth of Jesus Christ, join us this Lent on a spiritual journey that will deepen your relationship with God, and help bring the next generation at St. John’s to Christ as the good folks at St. John’s have been doing for over 275 years.

In Christ’s love,

Fr. Duncan

SUNDAY WORSHIP THIS WEEK

The Second Sunday in Lent

Readings

Join us for Sunday Worship at 8:00 am and 10:00 am in the church or remotely on Zoom and Facebook.

8:00 am - Rite I Holy Eucharist

Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83803451202

Facebook Live Stream: https://www.facebook.com/stjohns1745/live_videos/

Bulletin: Rite I Lent

9:40 am - Sunday School meets in the Canterbury Corner

2022-23 Sunday School Calendar

10:00 am – Rite II Choral Eucharist

Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86739553648

Facebook Live Stream: https://www.facebook.com/stjohns1745/live_videos

Bulletin: Rite II Lent

Music

Opening: 401 O God of Abraham praise

Sequence Hymn: 440 Blessed Jesus at Thy Word, vs 1-2

Offertory Anthem: "Total Praise" by Richard Smallwood

Communion Hymn: 325 Let us break bread together

Recessional Hymn: 437 Tell out, my soul

DAILY LENTEN DEVOTIONS

"A Lenten Journey: A Christian Pilgrimage toward New Life" - This small collection of Lenten meditations was composed by now Bishop Allen Shin when he was rector of St. Johns as an offering to the members of St. John’s. There are are several hard copies available at the back of the church.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD LENTEN DEVOTIONS

THRIFT SHOP CLOTHING FILL-A-BAG SALE

Saturday, March 4th, 12-4 pm

Come, shop, and fill-a-bag of clothing for $25

The Thrift Shop is open regularly on Tuesday, Thursdays & Saturdays, 12 - 3 pm.

To volunteer or find our more, please contact Mary Beth Dieterle, (631) 427-1752, ext 106.

Donations welcome. We accept donations of new or gently used clothing, accessories, and household items. Please no books, furniture, out-dated electronics, or damaged items.

CANCELLED - A TASTE OF ST. JOHN'S

We are cancelling our "Taste of St. John's" gathering scheduled for this Friday, March 3rd, with the intent of rescheduling it in the near future.

If you have any questions, please contact Carol Goldbaum at:

ecw.st.johns.huntington@gmail.com

BIBLE STUDY

Bible Study meets regularly Mondays at 6:30 pm and on Tuesdays at 11:00 am on Zoom. In Lent we are studying Were You There: Lenten Reflections on the Spirituals by Luke A. Powery.

Monday Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83373971746

Tuesday Zoom link:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82553627635

LENTEN RETREAT TO HOLY CROSS

Registration is now open for our 2023 Lenten Retreat to Holy Cross Monastery, March 7th to March 9th. The retreat will be led by one of the monks of the Order of the Holy Cross. There will also be quiet, reflective time on the beautful grounds which overlook the Hudson River in West Park, New York. We will meet at St. John's on the morning of March 7th and carpool. We will return in the afternoon of March 9th. The cost of the retreat is $230 per person. Space is limited.

LENTEN QUIET DAY

Hope & Healing for a Broken World

The Rev. Canon David Ulloa Chavez, Canon for Border Ministries for the Diocese of Arizona, will lead discussion, reflection and prayer for St. John's Lenten Quiet Day. Suggested donation, $20.

Saturday, March 11, 2023

9:00 am - Breakfast

9:30 am - Program

12:00 pm - Closing Prayer

LENTEN SERIES - LISTEN, LEARN, LOVE

On Tuesdays in Lent, all are welcome to join us in the Great Hall or on Zoom for 2023 Lenten Series, Listen, Love, Learn: How Being Present Changes Lives. Arizona missioners will share their mission experience at the borders of our world.

March 14 - Listen: "Why We Leave" Presented by Fr. James Reiss and Judy Wohrle
March 21 - Learn: "Here we Wait -- Walls and/or Gates" Presented by Jan Stebbins and Kailee Sievers
March 28 - Love: "Where Love May Take Us -- Where Will Love Take Us" Presented by Ken Denker, Paula Dodge, Stephanie West

6:00 pm: Stations of the Cross in the Sanctuary (In person)
6:30 pm: Light Supper in the Great Hall (In person)
7:00 pm: Program (In person & on Zoom)
8:00 pm: Closing Prayer

Lenten Suppers - We are so excited to be able to come together again for supper before each program. Each week different St. John's groups will provide the meal. Click on the following link to see the schedule:

LENTEN SUPPER GROUP SCHEDULE

2023 PILGRIMAGE TO IONA, SCOTLAND

Pilgrimage to the Isle of Iona, Scotland

September 29-October 8, 2023

IONA WELCOMES ALL! Come you of great faith and you who struggle with faith; you who believe and you who doubt; explorers and questioners, adventures and contemplatives! Experience Iona without expectation. Let the sacred isle uncover what you need to see and reveal what you need to hear!

For more information or questions please contact the Pilgrimage Leader, Leslie Valentine: Phone: (516) 815-1169; Email: leslieval@aol.com

Iona 2023 Brochure

Iona 2023 Registration Form

APPEAL FOR EARTHQUAKE RELIEF IN TURKEY & SYRIA

Episcopal Relief & Development is mobilizing with long-term partners after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake in Turkey and Syria on Monday, February 6, 2023. The earthquake killed over 11,000 people and caused widespread damage across the region.

Working through Action by Churches Together Alliance (ACT Alliance), Episcopal Relief & Development will rapidly respond to the disaster through existing networks by providing supplies including winterization kits, hot meals and other food, medicine and emergency support. The organization is also in contact with other local partners as they assess the needs of their communities.

“The reports from Turkey and Syria are heart-wrenching,” said Abagail Nelson, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer, Episcopal Relief & Development. “We have worked closely with ACT Alliance in our response to the crisis in Ukraine and we will continue to partner to meet the immediate needs of the affected communities in Turkey and Syria.”

Please continue to PRAY for those who have been affected by the earthquake. Donations to the Turkey and Syria Earthquake Response Fund will help the organization to continue to respond to communities impacted by this disaster.

DONATE TO EPISCOPAL RELIEF & DEVELOPMENT

For over 80 years, Episcopal Relief & Development has been working together with supporters and partners for lasting change around the world. Each year the organization facilitates healthier, more fulfilling lives for more than 3 million people struggling with hunger, poverty, disaster and disease. Inspired by Jesus’ words in Matthew 25, Episcopal Relief & Development leverages the expertise and resources of Anglican and other partners to deliver measurable and sustainable change in three signature program areas: Women, Children and Climate.

MORNING PRAYER

All are welcome at Morning Prayer. We meet Monday through Friday at 9:00 am via Zoom.

Our short prayer service is followed by some fellowship and discussion. Feel free to join us occasionally to listen and pray, or come more often to participate as a leader or reader, and to start your day with your focus on Christ and a deeper connection with your friends at St. John's.

Join us via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86041146543

REGULAR MINISTRY MEETINGS

Prayer Shawl Ministry - 1st Thursday of each month at 6 pm in the Guild Room. Contact Noelle DeLoreno or Lynn Hansen.

Spirituality Group - 2nd Thursday of each month at 5 pm in the Guild Room. Contact Patti Aliperti.

Racial Reconcilitation & Social Justice Minsitry - 4th Wednesday of each month on Zoom. Contact Heather Kress. In March, RR&SJM will meet on yhe last Wednesday, March 29th.

St. Hilda's Guild (Sewing & Crafting) - Weekly on Tuesdays, 12:30 - 3 pm in the Guild Room. Contact Sue Hartman.

PRAYER CONCERNS FOR ST. JOHN'S

We pray for Richard, Barbara, Edward, Christine, Fred, Ana, Patti, Luke, Cassandra, Valarie, Danielle, Amy, Kate, Cheryl, Anne, Carmen, Lou, Mary Beth, Daniel, Pedro, Anita, Chaya, Valerie, Hal, Sue, Hortense, Louise, Angela, Brooke, Caitlin, Chris, Dana, Bill, Greg

The Perpetual Light is a gift of Dave and Nelly Lasek in loving memory of Natividad and Modesto Roman, and Bertha, Frank and John Lasek.

The Perpetual Light is given in loving memory of Elizabeth McCarthy, a gift of her family.

Please send your prayers or updates to prayers@stjohns1745.org or call Coral in the Parish Office, 631-427-1752, ext. 101.

St. John's Episcopal Church

12 Prospect Street

Huntington, New York 11743

(631) 427-1752

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