To St. John's Parishioners and Friends:

Thank you, St. John’s, for a festive welcome! March 5 was my first Sunday as priest-in-charge, and it was a joyous morning. I'm so excited to see what God has in store for this parish family.

I’m settling into the office this week. I brought a few items from home, including this driftwood Holy Family, a gift from my aunts upon ordination. I grew up in Virginia Beach and spent summers on the Outer Banks, so it's a special reminder of our brother Jesus, of my family, this parish family, the human family.

In that spirit of family, I'd like to spend this Lent (and Easter) simply meeting you and yours. Acting on some great advice from our bishop, I'm thinking of setting aside two-hour blocks to just talk--no agenda, just getting together. We might not meet for the whole time, but I could come to you, you could come to the church, or we could meet somewhere else. It would be up to you. I'd like to spend Lent listening. As I get a better sense of the rhythm of St. John's life, I'll create a schedule, and you can book a convenient time. Look for that in the next e-notes. See you Sunday, if not sooner!

Grace and peace,

Kevin

Reminder: Daylight Savings Time this weekend, turn your clocks ahead!

Save the date: The Progressive Dinner will be held

May 13th! Stay tuned for additional details!

St. John's has now joined several other local churches to provide a meal once per month with the Tree of Life Charity. St. John's now has two teams supporting this outreach effort.

Here's the link to view further info, and to sign up:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4EAAAB2DA6FC1-tree

 Where: Sterling Community Center (120 Enterprise St. Sterling, VA 20164)

If you have any questions, please contact Andrew Wade OR Deacon Steve.

The Fire - Wood Fundraiser for Outreach

Bigger Bundles this year! The Woodchucks have been out chopping, and there is a lot of wood in store! $10 for a large bundle, $25 for 3 large bundles! Right outside the front door. Please drop the envelopes with $$ or checks in our mailbox adjacent to the wood.

Western Fairfax Christian Ministries

CURRENT PANTRY NEEDS as of MAR. 1, 2023

Food & Beverages​

• Flour / Maseca Flour / Vegetable Oil / Hot Cereal (Oatmeal, Grits)
• Ramen Noodle Soup / Canned Stewed Tomatoes
• Jelly / Juice (shelf stable, family size, plastic bottle)
• Ketchup and Mayo (family size, not small packets)
• Canned Stewed Tomatoes (low salt preferred)
• Mixed Vegetables (low salt preferred)
• Mashed Potatoes 
• Fruit Cocktail (no sugar added preferred)
• Canned Mandarin Oranges (no sugar added preferred)
• Juice (shelf stable, family size, plastic bottle)
• Ketchup, Mustard, Mayo (family size, not small packets)

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Toiletries NOTE: Toiletry items cannot be purchased clients with SNAP​​

• Body Wash / Shampoo / Conditioner / Lotion
• Large size pull-ups (SIZE 4T/5T for toddlers)
• Diapers size 5 & 6 
• Baby Wipes 

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Centreville Immigration Forum & Labor Resource Center

Volunteer & Intern Opportunities



• http://centrevilleimmigrationforum.org/

The Shepherd’s Center of Western Fairfax - needs drivers and support for elderly.

The Katharine K. Hanley Family Shelter

Needs: Toothpaste / Shampoo / Conditioner / Body Wash /

Bar Soap / Hand Soap / Deodorant

The items may be dropped off at the box in the office.

VOLUNTEER SIGN - UPS

St. John's You Tube Link to view the Sunday Services

The services continue to be live streamed at 9:30 AM on Sunday morning, and they can be watched later as well. On Saturday, we will resend the link, along with a link for the bulletin and the lectionary class.

https://youtube.com/@stjohnscentreville

How to help Ukrainians If you would like to help those in need, Episcopal Relief and Development is working closely with a group that is on the ground in Ukraine. You can make a contribution: at https://www.episcopalrelief.org/ 

A Prayer for all those involved in the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

God of peace and justice, we pray for the people of Ukraine today. We pray for peace and the laying down of weapons. We pray for all those who fear for tomorrow, that your Spirit of comfort would draw near to them. We pray for those with power over war or peace, for wisdom, discernment and compassion to guide their decisions. Above all, we pray for all your precious children, at risk and in fear, that you would hold and protect them. We pray in the name of Jesus, the Prince of Peace. Amen

(written by Archbishop Justin Welby and Archbishop Stephen Cottrell)

We can prepare our hearts & minds

by reading ahead for

the Sunday Service lesson.

The Third Sunday in Lent

March 12, 2023

The First Reading: Exodus 17:1-7

As the Israelites are led in freedom by Moses, they start to lose heart when the waters run dry. They quickly turn from trusting God’s provision to complaining to Moses that they will surely die.

The Psalm: 95 page 724, BCP

The Second Reading: Romans 5:1-11

Before we repented, Jesus died for our sins — his love hoping that we would accept the grace his death offers. So we, too, may find joy in suffering, knowing that trials mature and solidify the divine love in our hearts.

The Gospel: John 4:5-42

Masks are optional during the service

Pysanky and Prayer for Ukraine Workshop 3/11/2023

Saturday, March 11; 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Holy Cross Dunn Loring

Holy Cross Dunn Loring 2455 Gallows Road

Dunn Loring, VA 22027

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Pysanky, or Ukrainian Easter eggs, are a tradition passed down through generations of Ukrainians as a way to contemplate and express faith and community. To show support for our brothers and sisters in Ukraine, Holy Cross will offer a series of workshops where participants could learn the art of Pysanky and contribute to the relief efforts of those affected by the war in Ukraine.

We will hold three (3) workshops during Lent this year. Suggested donation of $30 with 100% of funds donated go to the Episcopal Relief and Development Fund Ukraine Crisis Response. Registration is required, please see the website and sign-up forms for more detail. For more information Click Here. 

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