"To know Christ and to make Him known . . . " | |
The Weekly Sunday Bulletin of St. John’s Episcopal Church | |
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I do not cease to give thanks for you as I remember you in my prayers, that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation as you come to know him, so that, with the eyes of your heart enlightened, you may perceive what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance among the saints, and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power for us who believe, according to the working of his great power. God put this power to work in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places, far above all rule and authority and power and dominion and above every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the age to come (Ephesians 1:16-21).
St. John’s, Huntington has something that you need, your family needs, your friends need, and your neighbors need. It is the love of Christ in your heart. This love starts by realizing who Jesus is and what he did, does, and will do for anyone that believes in him. With the “eyes of our heart enlightened,” we can bring the peace “that passes all understanding” to our inner circle. Have you felt the tension that folks are feeling on social media, on the roads, and at your workplace? We are headed into an election year again and we all know this divides us as a nation. The world is divided by war and unspeakable evil. Many churches are dying. Paul tells us that there is hope in Jesus Christ. It begins with a thankful heart. Please give thanks for everything that you have been given.
This week’s Gospel asks if we have fed the hungry, given a drink to the thirsty, welcomed the stranger, clothed the naked, cared for the sick, and visited those in prison. We need you at St. John’s, and perhaps the love of Jesus Christ and the peace of God is just the remedy that the world could use right now. We would love for you to fill out a 2024 pledge card and catch up on your 2023 pledge. These are difficult times financially for churches. Let’s carry on the tradition of the last 278 years at St. John’s. We ask for you to volunteer or bring in some gently used winter clothing for the Thrift Shop. We ask for you to support our Adopt a Family. We need you not only to come to church, but to invite others for Advent programs, Christmas Concerts, and services. We stand at the crossroads and we need everyone to make a choice. Will we accept the love of God or will we be sucked into the division and hatred that has enveloped our world?
There will be Advent Wreath Making after the 10:00 AM service on Sunday November 26th at the coffee hour.
Join us for our Advent Series from 6-8 PM on Tuesdays, December 5th and 12th and on our Advent Retreat with Bishop Wolf from 9 AM-12:30 PM on Saturday, December 9th.
Please order your Youth Group Christmas Wreath and Flower by November 28th. Our youth will hand out your wreath and flowers on Saturday December 2nd from 10:30-1 and Sunday December 3rd until noon.
Please fill out your Altar Guild Christmas Poinsettia Memorials and Thanksgivings forms ASAP!
Please attend our concert, Peace on Earth on December 10th at 7 PM and our St. John’s Christmas Concert on December 17th at 7:30 PM with Leslie, Christine, and friends.
In Christ’s love,
Fr. Duncan
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Christ the King
The Last Sunday after Pentecost
The Readings
Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24
Psalm 95:1-7a
Ephesians 1:15-23
Matthew 25:31-46
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
Bulletin: Rite I After Pentecost
9:40 am Sunday School meets in the Canterbury Corner - 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
Bulletin: Rite II Holy Eucharist
Music
Guitar Mass
Opening Hymn: PB 18 The King of Glory
Gloria: PB 4 To God be the Glory
Sequence Hymn: PB 5 Seek Ye First
Offertory Hymn: PB 101 Majesty
The Lord's Prayer (sung): PB123
Communion Hymn: PB 102 Peace, My friends
Recessional Hymn: PB 26 Our God Reigns
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All are welcome to make and take home an Advent wreath with Fr. Duncan on Sunday, November 26th after the 10 am service in the Great Hall. Candles, greens, and rings will be provided. If you have a ring from a prior year, please bring it with you to reuse or drop it off at church for another family. | |
YOUTH GROUP CHRISTMAS WREATH & FLOWER SALE | |
Support St. John's Youth Group and add that Christmas touch to your home with Christmas wreaths and flowers from the Youth Group's annual Christmas wreath and flower sale!
Order forms are available at back of the church and online:
CHRISTMAS WREATH ORDER FORM
Please give your order to a Youth Group member in the Great Hall or return it to the Parish Office by Tuesday, November 28th.
You can pick up your order in the Great Hall on Saturday, December 2nd from 10:30 am to 1 pm or on Sunday, December 3rd between or after the services until 12 noon.
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ALTAR GUILD CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS | |
This Christmas, help us to beautify our altar and remember your Loved Ones, or offer Special Thanksgivings, by making a donation for this year’s Christmas poinsettias.
Order forms can be found at the back of the church and on the St. John's website or by using the link below:
ALTAR GUILD CHRISTMAS POINSETTIA ORDER FORM
If you are unable to download and print the form, you may send an email with all the necessary information to Coral (cfreas@stjohnshuntington.org) in the Parish Office and send your check made payable to "St. John's Altar Guild" with "Poinsettia" written in the memo to:
St. John's Church
Attn: Altar Guild
12 Prospect Street
Huntington, NY 11743
Forms are due on Wednesday, December 13th
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Giving is at the heart of what we do at St. John’s
Sunday, November 12th – Sunday, December 3rd
Our adopted family of eight includes a three adults (M and F) including one senior (F). Five children, Cashmere (M) age 16, Heaven (F) age 16, Kareem (M) age 13, Kamira (F) age 13, and Messiah (M) age 7.
There will be a poster board available at coffee hour in the Great Hall for you to select a gift you’d like to offer. In addition to wrapped gifts, the family would accept and appreciate gift cards.
Please wrap each gift in holiday wrapping paper and label it with the first name of the child or adult from this household and place in the box in the Great Hall on Sundays, or in Deacon Claire’s office.
Any questions, please contact Carol Goldbaum or Deacon Claire.
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Bible Study meets regularly on Mondays at 6:30 pm on Zoom (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83373971746) and Tuesdays at 11:00 am in person in the Guild Room. The material covered each Monday evening will be covered on the following Tuesday morning.
Please reach out to Fr. Zach with any questions, (631) 427-1752, ext. 105.
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HIHI is the Huntington Interfaith Homeless Initiative. St. John's partners with other local houses of worship to provide food, clothing and shelter during the winter months.
This winter, St. John's is supporting HIHI by collecting gift cards to local fast food restaurants of $5 or $10 amounts to distribute to homeless in Huntington. If you would like to contribute, you may drop your Dunkin Donut, Burger King, McDonalds, or other gift cards off at St. John's, 12 Propect St, Huntington.
We are also collecting men's jeans, sweatshirts, work boots, and winter coats which may be dropped off at St. John's.
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"Collects: a Spiritual Resource"
ADVENT SERIES
Tuesday, December 5th & Tuesday, December 12th
6:00 - Evening Prayer
6:30 pm - Dinner
7:00 - Program
8:00 - Closing Prayer
ADVENT RETREAT
Saturday, December 9th
9:00 am - Breakfast
9:30 am - Program with Bishop Geralyn Wolf
12:00 pm - Holy Eucharist
Suggested Donation: $20
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The next meeting of St. John's ECW will be on Sunday, December 10th immediately following the 10:00 am service in the Guild Room.
Please reach out to Carol Goldbaum, ECW President, with any questions at ecw.st.johns.huntington@gmail.com.
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Calling all shepherds, angels, wisemen, animals and more!
We have many parts to fill, and all children have a part to play, so invite your friends to participate in our annual Christmas Pageant.
To sign your child up and to offer your talents to help, please contact Christine Doré at doreivory@optonline.net, or come to Sunday School this Sunday at 9:40 am.
The Christmas pageant will be presented at the 10:00 am service on Sunday, December 17th. Invite your friends and family to celebrate with us!
There will be a Christmas Pageant rehearsal on Saturday, December 16th from 9:00 am to noon.
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BLUE CHRISTMAS HEALING IN DECEMBER | |
Thursday, December 14th at 7 pm
Isaiah 40:1 says, “Comfort, comfort my people, says God.”
Christmas can be a time for many who need that reassurance and comfort. Perhaps we are grieving over the loss of a loved one, struggling with illness, or have experienced the loss of a job. We wonder how we will get through the holidays.
Blue Christmas, a service of wholeness and healing is a safe and loving time for those seeking comfort, hope and wholeness, shared in the good news of “God with us: Immanuel!”
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UPCOMING HOLIDAY CONCERTS | |
PEACE ON EARTH - A Holiday Journey around the World - Sunday, December 10th at 7 pm. We welcome back the Long Island Gay Men's Chorus for their annual holiday concert. Tickets are $25 and available at the door or online at ligmc.org/concerts.
SING NOEL! - Sunday, December 17th at 7:30 pm. Take a joyous break from the holiday rush and join us for our annual concert of Christmas songs, carols and stories featuring the musical talents of
Leslie McBride, soparano
Leslie Valentine, mezzo-soprano
Douglas Purcell, tenor
Larry Long, bass
Christine Doré, piano
Join us in the Great Hall afterwards to meet the artists and enjoy some Christmas cheer. Tickets are $20, $10 for children and available at the door or online: stjohns1745/christmasconcert.
Contact the Parish Office for more information at (631) 427-1752 or info@stjohns1745.org.
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CHRISTMASTIDE AT ST. JOHN'S | |
At Christmas time, our beautiful, historic church dons the green and red of the season. We celebrate with candlelight and beautiful music, performed by St. John’s Choir and an ensemble of world-class musicians.
CHRISTMAS PAGEANT
Sunday, December 17th at 10 am
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Sunday, December 17th at 7 pm
4th SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Sunday, December 24th
9 am - Rite II Choral Eucharist
CHRISTMAS EVE
Sunday, December 24th
4 pm - Rite II Choral Eucharist
7 pm - Rite II Choral Eucharist
10 pm - Rite I Holy Eucharist
CHRISTMAS DAY
Monday, December 25th
9 am - Rite II Holy Eucharist
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Let Your Voice Bring Joy to the World!
Lift your voice and sing with St. John's Choir! We are preparing our Advent and Christmas music, and we are looking for singers of all vocal types and levels who want to enhance our worship experience through music. We meet on Sundays in the choir room at 9:15 am to robe and warm up for the 10 am service. Rehearsals are usually on Sunday afternoons and two Thursday evening each month. There are also opportunities to sing at our Healing and Evensong services.
If you are interested please reach out to our Music Director, Alex Pryrodny, or feel free to join us on Sunday morning at 9:15 am in the choir room.
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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
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On Wednesdays, the church is open from noon to 1 pm for noonday prayer which starts at 12:15 pm. All are welcome. | |
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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.
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HOPE MINISTRY COLLECTIONS | |
HOPE Ministry at St. John’s Huntington
Hearts Offering Passionate Encouragement
Outreach for Our Community Friends in Need
Please join me (Deacon Claire) in collecting personal care and toiletry items for those in need in our community.
There is a box in the back of the church for your donations.
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REGULAR MINISTRY MEETINGS | |
Prayer Shawl Ministry - Monthly meetings are on the 1st Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm in the Guild Room. Please contact Lynn Hansen for more information.
Racial Reconcilitation & Social Justice Minsitry - For more information contact Heather Kress.
Spirituality Group - Meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 5:00 pm in the Canterbury Corner. Contact Patti Aliperti.
St. Hilda's Guild (Sewing & Crafting) - Weekly on Tuesdays, 12:30 - 3 pm in the Guild Room. Contact Sue Hartman.
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PRAYER CONCERNS FOR ST. JOHN'S | |
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We pray for: Sean, Richard, Barbara, Christine, Amy, Kim, Suzanne, Cole, Luke, Leslie, Edith, Jane, Sandra, Eileen, Donna, Amy, Kate, Cheryl, Caitlin, Patti, Gladys, Anthony, Christian, Richard, Jim, Irene, Jenni, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, David, Suzy, Charlie, Kim, Fred, Jerry, Marie, Nancy
Altar Flowers are a gift of Eileen and Ken Denker in thanksgiving for the birth of their grandson, Lachlan Dean Jones.
We will begin a new prayer list in Advent. Please send your prayers or updates to prayers@stjohns1745.org, call Coral in the Parish Office, 631-427-1752, option 1, or click on the link below and complete the online form:
PRAYER LIST FORM
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Thank you for volunteering to serve. | |
CHALICE UPDATES & PARISH CALENDAR
Notices for events to run in the Chalice, to post on the website and social media must be received by the Parish Administrator by 9:00 am on Tuesdays prior to publication.
All winter events (January - March, 2023) need to be submitted to the Parish Office by December 18, 2023.
All parish events and building use must be submitted to the Parish Office and approved by the rector.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW ST. JOHN'S CALENDAR
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St. John's Episcopal Church
12 Prospect Street
Huntington, New York 11743
(631) 427-1752
stjohns1745.org
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