St. John's Episcopal Church, Mankato MN
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The Parish Office will be closed December 24-31. Angi will be back in on January 3, 2021.
Christmas Eve (12/24) service is at 5:00PM. Lessons and Carols will be December 26th at 9:30AM. If you have a Pastoral Emergency, please get a hold of Rev Cindi at 612.998.5136.
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The church will be decorated with
beautiful red poinsettias for our 5:00 pm Christmas Eve service. If you wish to
furnish a plant (or more), please make
a donation (or bring a poinsettia to church before noon, Dec. 23). Use this form below to
indicate the name (s) for “In Memory of…”
Thank you for participating!
Ann McGuire
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Christmas Poinsettia Plants
St. John’s will be decorated for Christmas with red poinsettias. Donations may be given in memory of loved ones to: St. John’s Episc. Church.
Memo line: “Christmas Plants.”
Please attach this form to your check and give to Ann McGuire, mail to the church, or place in the offertory basket.
RED POINSETTIAS FOR CHRISTMAS Donated by:
_____________________________________________________________________
In memory of:
_____________________________________________________________________
____ Check here if you plan to bring a plant by Dec. 23 by noon.
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Please join in with decorating for Christmas on December 19th after service. |
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You are invited: SUNDAYS DOWN UNDER. Bring your own coffee cup/mug to pour coffee into to the undercroft after Service on Sundays. We are making coffee again! We will have socially distanced time for fellowship, Iona work, and other projects. Questions? Reach out to Rev. Cindi (revcindi@stjohnsmankato.com).
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Faith Formation
All are welcome to join Rev. Cindi for virtual Faith Formation this Fall. We meet on Wednesdays, on Zoom at 7 PM, just before Compline. Let Cindi know if you are interested by replying to this link
she will send you a reminder with the Zoom link.
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January: Book Club (The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown)
You can choose to let go of yourself to live a “fake life” for others, or you can embrace who you are and own your life story. You’ll love life, others, and yourself better when you’re authentic.
Live wholeheartedly by switching your mindset from trying to be perfect and identifying yourself with what other’s think, to feeling “I am enough” no matter what happens today. You’ll be more courageous, compassionate, and connected this way. And wholehearted living is a never-ending process, not a milestone.
Strive to DIG deep, especially when you’re tired and stressed by being:
- Deliberate – Be intentional in what you think and do.
- Inspired – Get yourself in the right emotional and mental place to feel like yourself.
- Going – Take action, whether that’s to rest or work harder—just do it.
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Prayer Book Compline and Chat
Wednesdays at 8 pm via Zoom.
Please join us at:
Meeting ID: 874 7394 0711
Passcode: 043830 OR Join by phone +1 312 626 6799
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St. John's Advent Food Drive
During the 4 weeks of Advent, please bring items to donate to ECHO. It's been a long time since we have collected food for ECHO here at St. John's. It's time to get back at it! Some of the most requested items are cereal, pasta/sauce, macaroni & cheese, boxed main dishes, condiments, juices, drink mix, personal care items, diapers & wipes (larger sizes and pull-ups too), dish soap, laundry soap, coffee, and tea. The big basket will be back in the entry of St. John's for your donations. Food and supplies make the perfect gift for ECHO! Cash/checks are also welcome. Thanks for your participation!
Your Vestry and Outreach Committee
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On December 9th, the Very Rev. Susan Daughtry, Dean of Formation, shared four commitments that both nurture and indicate congregational vitality. If you missed Thursday night's BISHOPx Forum, we strongly encourage you to watch the video here. You can find the resources Dean Daughtry uses by clicking here.
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Becoming the Beloved
To learn more click here: https://episcopalmn.org/blog/justice
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ALTAR FLOWERS
We will have two bouquets on our Holy Communion Sundays. If you wish to furnish flowers, the cost is $30.00 per Sunday for 2 bouquets. After worship, an altar guild member will present the flowers to a church member who cannot regularly join us. Please consider being a part of this important ministry.
There is a sign-up sheet on the narthex bulletin board.
Questions? Call Ann M. 382-9426
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY
12/01-Pam Oster
12/02-Amanda Mackie
12/03-Dexten Canavin
12/06-Elizabeth Paul
12/07-Amy Wiehr
12/10-Steve Druschel
12/23-Joan Hertel
12/23-Ryan Wiehr
12/24-Nancy Zwickey
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
12/06 - Mike & Sue Kolbinger
12/14 - Chris & Tina Hudson
12/30 - Dale & Nickie VanStelten
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St. John’s Prayer List
Please pray for Gay, Andy, Bill, Ricci, Barbara, Marcia, Mary, Mara, Jordin, Pat, Elsie, Elizabeth, Kate, Mary, Wendy, Ann, Wayne, Swede, Jim, Libby, Don, Anne, Mary, Judy, Joan, Kylie, Amy, Alex, John, Donna, Cassandra, Cliff and Ellie.
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Pastoral Care
If you are in need or know someone in need of pastoral care, please reach out to our Companion Priest, The Rev. Cindi Brickson at 612-998-5136 or revcindi@stjohnsmankato.com.
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