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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.
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Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
September 17, 2023, 9:00 am (One Service Only)
Collect For Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
O God, because without you we are not able to please you,
mercifully grant that your Holy Spirit may in all things
direct and rule our hearts; through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Readings for Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Genesis 50:15-21
Psalm 103:1-13
Romans 14:1-12
Matthew 18:21-35
Worship Booklet for Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
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Bishop Susan's Annual Visitation
Sunday, September 17th, 9:00am
Bishop Susan's Annual Visitation to St. John's will take place on Sunday, September 17th. We will have one service that day at 9:00am, celebrating confirmations, reaffirmation of faith, and the music ministry of Cheryl Seppala. Following the service, Bishop Susan will join us in Nale Hall for a conversation with our congregation.
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Sunday Liturgy Schedule
9:00am with Organ and Choir
Coffee and Fellowship to follow
11:00am with Sunday School and Nursery
All are welcome to attend!
Beginning October 1st, Sunday School will be held during the 9 am service.
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Altar Flowers for 2023
The altar flowers for Sunday, September 17, 2023
are given in thanksgiving for the 50th Anniversary of Cheryl Seppala
as the organist of St. John's.
Our 2023 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.
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If you have not RSVP'd or are not able to attend the Organ Tribute Concert in the Church, you may watch it on our Livestream. Please visit our St. John's website for the livestream link: www.saint-johns.org | |
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Prayers and Squares: The Prayer Quilt Ministry
St. John's is a member of a national organization called "Prayers and Squares: The Prayer Quilt Ministry".
Starting in October, we will meet on the 2nd Tuesday of each month in Nale Hall from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. to sew. Participants will be shown how to make simple quilts for our Prayer Quilt Ministry. If you don't sew but would like to be a part of this ministry, there are many other quilt-making steps you can help with.
Please bring your own sewing machine and brown bag lunch. If you have any questions, please contact Debbie Lothspeich.
If you would like to request a Prayer Quilt for anyone in need of prayer and support, please contact Diane Gustafson (diangus15@aol.com) or Maria (maria@saint-johns.org).
This important ministry brings comfort and healing to many people who are suffering with illness.
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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.
We will not have Morning Prayer on September 20th.
Morning prayer will resume on Wednesday, September 27th.
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Parish Prayer Lists
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, Gen. G.J. Heinrich and Pedro Bonilla.
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,
Josey Felts, Barbara Oliveira, Linda Longoria-Neff, Celia Vasquez,
Ann and Bill Rogers, Alec Hauer, Cynthia Watten, Karen Polk, Donald Starr,
Bob Milam, Cookie Tichonchuk, and Barbara Duncan.
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 clergy and people of St. Paul's Cathedral in San Diego.
In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, we pray for the Church of the province of the Indian Ocean.
In the Military Cycle of Prayer, we pray for the birthday of the U.S. Air Force.
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A Prayer for Peace Among the Nations (BCP 816)
Friday, February 24, 2023 marked the one-year anniversary of the war between the countries of Russia and the Ukraine.
As the conflict and tension continues, let us pray:
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.
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OUTREACH AND EVANGELIZATION | |
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New Blanket Donations
We are accepting monetary donations for new blankets given to children at Domestic Violence Shelters. The box for your donation is on the counter in the narthex. Please make checks payable to St. John's Episcopal Church, and put "new blankets" in the memo line.
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Outreach Collections
We will continue our ongoing collections for:
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New Blankets - Domestic Violence Shelters (Denise Czer and Linda Dennehy)
- Eyeglasses
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Greeting Cards - ECS HeadStart (Judy McKay)
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Clean, Gently Used Blankets - Dreams for Change
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Emergency Food Pantry - South Bay Community Services (Maria and Joe Love)
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Blessings in a Bag - For our neighbors who live in need. Click here for a list of items you can donate to fill the bags.
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Gently Used Clothing - Men's, women's and children's
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
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Cheryl and Wayne Seppala in Concert
"San Diego's Organ Sweethearts"
Saturday, September 23rd at 3:00pm (please note new time)
Trinity Facility, 3902 Kenwood, Spring Valley, CA, 91977
The Theatre Organ Society of San Diego proudly presents a member-requested concert program featuring two of our chapter founding members… Cheryl and Wayne Seppala.
The Seppala’s program will showcase their individual and combined talents as they play a variety of Broadway, Americana and seasonal popular music on San Diego’s ONLY real theatre pipe organ installed in a church.
Cheryl and Wayne have been highly involved in the San Diego “organ scene” for over 40 years and are often affectionately referred to as "San Diego’s Organ Sweethearts." We agree!
Ticket Prices:
$20 General *
$15 Member*
Under 16 yrs FREE
*$3 ADVANCE PURCHASE DISCOUNT
Tickets may be purchased at the Theater Organ Society of San Diego website: click here
Mention St. John's for a Special $12 Admission
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3rd Annual ECS at San Diego Loyal
Sunday, September 24th at 3pm
Torero Stadium
5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, CA 92110
Episcopal Community Services invites you to participate in our 3rd annual ECS night at San Diego Loyal.
Join clients, staff and ECS supporters for a fun, family-friendly evening as we cheer on San Diego's local professional soccer team and celebrate the transformative works of ECS.
Please arrive early to watch our Head Start scholars participate in the pre-game ceremonies and escort the players to the field.
The team will visit the St. John's Head Start location on September 14th.
Buy your tickets to the game here: SD Loyal Tickets
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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.
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We Are Available in Your Time of Need
If you have a pastoral emergency when the parish offices are closed,
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ADMINISTRATION AND VESTRY | |
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Upcoming Events at St. John's
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September 17th: Bishop Susan's Annual Visitation, one service at 9:00am
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September 17th: Celebration of Cheryl Seppala's 50th Anniversary at 4:00pm
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September 21st: Daughters of the King Meeting, 9:30am, Conference Room
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September 21st: Finance Committee Meeting, 6:00pm, on Zoom
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Tuesday, September 26th: Vestry Meeting, 6:00pm, on Zoom
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October 5th: La Misa in English Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at 6:00pm in Nale Hall
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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 working remotely from Tuesday, September 19th through Friday, September 22nd.
Rev. Roger will be in the office on Monday and Tuesday afternoons, and all day on 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.
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LARK: Localized Anti-Racism Knowledge
By: Chris Tumilty, Director of Communications
In various cultures, larks are said to symbolize, represent, and inspire many things. In some Latin American cultures, for example, they are believed to advise humans on how to improve their lives. In Japan, the lark represents change, adventure, and courage when exploring the unknown. For the indigenous Lakota & Dakota traditions, the lark represents renewal and vitality; for the people in the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego, LARK stands for Localized Anti-Racism Knowledge, a new program developed by the Diocese to help us better understand our local history and background.
This program will give you a lark's-eye view of the stories of others as we explore ways to understand and practice anti-racism in our own diocese. Read More
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Diocesan Service & Justice
September 16, 2023, 9:30-11:30am on Zoom
You are invited to the next Diocesan Service and Justice Coalition meeting on September 16, 2023 from 9:30-11:30am on Zoom. The Diocesan Service & Justice Coalition is a group of dedicated service/outreach and peace/social justice coordinators who gather to network and share ideas and collaborate on projects to make a greater impact in our community. Register Here
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Faith to Go Podcast
This week Charlette and David share the essential role that forgiveness has in our daily lives as a lifelong goal. Our God Sighting is from The Rev. KC Robertson, learn more about her ministry right here.
Listen Here
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Deacons Day: Celebrating the Ministry of Deacons
By: Ven. Cindy Campos, Archdeacon
Deacons are ordained ministers of the church, dedicated to a special ministry of servanthood. According to the Book of Common Prayer’s Ordination service for Deacons, deacons make Christ and his redemptive love known; interpret to the Church the needs, concerns, and hopes of the world; assist in worship; and serve all people, particularly the poor, the weak, the sick, and the lonely. In the Diocese of San Diego, we are grateful for the ministry of deacons in many of our congregations. They not only serve God’s people themselves, but they also lead the people of God in serving the world around them.
On Sunday, October 15, the Diocese of San Diego will celebrate the ministry of deacons – and, by extension, the ministry of service that is the calling of all baptized Christians. Bishop Susan is authorizing congregations who wish to celebrate deacons that day to transfer the feast of Philip, Deacon and Evangelist (October 11) to the following Sunday. Read More
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Climate Trauma Interfaith Workshop
Saturday, September 23, 9:00am - 2:30pm
Hosted by St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church
6556 Park Ridge Blvd, San Diego
We are already experiencing extreme heat, wildfires, floods, hurricanes and rising ocean temperatures. This one-day workshop will lift the voices of our community to discuss how we can come together and address and support each other in times of climate upheaval and trauma in order to find tools and strength.
Click Here to Register
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EDSD's 50th Annual Diocesan Convention
Diocesan Convention will be held in person November 10-11
at St. Paul's Cathedral in San Diego. Below you will find a rough schedule. These times are subject to change.
Friday, November 10
Check-in 1:00-2:00 pm
Convention Business 2:00-5:00 pm
Dinner and Keynote 5:00-8:00 pm
Saturday, November 11
Check-in 7:00-8:30 am
Convention Business 8:30-4:00 pm with breaks
Nominations for Elected Positions are now open
Nominations for Servant Ministry Awards are open
Canonical Changes are due August 9
Resolutions to Convention are due October 10
Information about registration, schedule, and more will be provided soon. Learn More
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Visitors to Diocesan Convention and EDSD’s 50th Celebration Dinner
This year holds special significance as we are celebrating 50 years as a diocese. We've journeyed together through half a century, carrying forward our faith and mission. Join us for EDSD’s 50th Annual Convention (November 10-11) and reflect on the challenges overcome and victories achieved at the 50th Anniversary Dinner at St. Paul’s Cathedral (November 10). Seating is limited. Tickets are sold on a first come first served basis.
Buy Tickets Here
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Support Episcopal Relief and Development
Partner with Episcopal Relief & Development to provide support to people affected by the earthquake in Morocco, flooding in Libya, the deadly fires in Hawaiʻi, Hurricane Idalia in Florida, families devastated by war in Ukraine, earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, and those affected by climate change.
Visit episcopalrelief.org today to make a contribution
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