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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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Italian Dinner Opportunity Drawings
Click here for an updated list of Opportunity Drawing prizes. Deposit one or more tickets in the bag for any prize you would like to win. One ticket will be selected at random from each bag; that person wins.
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Third Sunday After Pentecost
June 18, 2023
Collect For Third Sunday after Pentecost
Keep, O Lord, your household the Church in your steadfast faith and love,
that through your grace we may proclaim your truth with boldness,
and minister your justice with compassion;
for the sake of our Savior Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Sunday Forum
We will have a Sunday Forum regarding Migration Ministry (June: Month of Care for Refugees and Immigrants) this Sunday, June 18th at 10:00am in Nale Hall. Our guest speaker will be Robert Vivar, the Migration Missioner for the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego.
Readings for Third Sunday After Pentecost
Exodus 19:2-8a
Psalm 100
Romans 5:1-8
Matthew 9:35-10:8
Worship Booklet for Third Sunday after Pentecost
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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
Pot Luck Brunch following the service on the first Sunday of the month
(please bring a dish to share).
All are welcome to attend!
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A Father's Day Prayer
God our Father, thank you for the gift of our fathers.
Thank you for their encouragement, their guidance,
and their provision for us.
Thank you for their patience, understanding,
and sense of humor, and for their unfailing love.
We ask you to bless our fathers with your spirit of wisdom,
counsel and fortitude. May they feel your love in their hearts,
your peace in their minds and your joy in their spirits this day.
We ask all this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
In honor of Father's Day, we will have a special blessing of all fathers during our worship services on Sunday, June 18th.
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Altar Flowers for 2023
The altar flowers for Sunday, June 18, 2023 are given in celebration of
Bob and Penny Milam’s 45th anniversary.
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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Diocesan Year of Service: Serving Our Neighbors
June: Month of Care for Refugees and Immigrants
Serving Refugees and Immigrants -
"I was a stranger and you welcomed me"
The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego (EDSD) has embarked on a Year of Service with a particular focus on Migration Ministry in the month of June.
Our Scriptures speak of God’s affection for — and how God’s people are to care for — refugees and immigrants (often referred to as “strangers” in the Bible over 50 times).
Due to our proximity to the U.S.-Mexico border and the many services provided in metro San Diego, our diocese has a significant number of refugees and immigrants from Latin America as well as from around the globe.
The call to love and serve our neighbors, extending a helping hand to those in need, is central to our lives as Christians.
Please see the articles under: ACROSS THE CHURCH
We will have a Sunday Forum regarding this topic on Sunday, June 18th at 10:00am in Nale Hall. Our guest speaker will be Robert Vivar, the Migration Missioner for the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego.
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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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Juneteenth
The following is a reflection written for EDSD by Mr. Tomás Gayton, a retired Civil Rights attorney, poet and published author, and member of St. Luke’s, North Park.
This week we remember that on June 19, 1865, enslaved African-Americans in Texas finally received the Order that they were emancipated. Congress ratified the 13th Amendment--finally abolishing slavery on December 6, 1865.
156 years later, President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act on June 17, 2021, making it a federal holiday.
Soon after the Civil War, we saw the rebirth of white supremacy and the rise of racist organizations like the Ku Klux Klan (KKK). Rutherford B. Hayes was elected the 19th President of the United States in 1877 and soon withdrew federal troops from the Confederate States. Read More
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A Commemoration
Today, we commemorate the end of slavery in America.
This day partially reminds us of the progress made.
This day also partially reminds us of the progress we have not made.
We celebrate the freedom of black lives in our nation.
We grieve that we have not correctly reconciled racism in our nation.
You created each person in Your image.
The two greatest commandments call us to love You with all our heart, souls, and minds;
Then, to love our neighbor as ourselves.
Your love for us motivates us to love each other.
If we do not love each other, then ultimately, we have not experienced Your love.
As much as we commemorate and celebrate Juneteenth, we grieve this day.
We mourn that our black brothers and sisters have not been loved as our neighbors.
We mourn that our black brothers and sisters have been treated less than created in Your image throughout history.
So, Lord, we confess our sins and repent.
The healing and reconciliation we desire comes from the gospel.
On Juneteenth this year, we ask You to guide our nation.
May the good news of the gospel motivate us to love each other.
May the ideals of our words match the practices of our lives.
May a fresh empowerment of Your Spirit unite us together.
Give us eyes to see and ears to hear Your will and leading.
- Peter Englert
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Hospitality Hosts Needed!
Please join us for hospitality after the 9:00 am Sunday morning worship service. If you would like to host a Sunday, you may sign up on the poster in Nale Hall or by calling or emailing Maria at 619-422-4141 or maria@saint-johns.org
Current Available Dates:
June 18th
June 25th
July 2nd
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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.
The Morning Prayer guide can be found here:
Morning Prayer, June 21st
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St. John's Prayer Quilt Ministry
St. John's is a member of a national organization called "Prayers and Squares: The Prayer Quilt Ministry".
Starting July 11th through August 29th, we will meet every Tuesday 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. 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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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, and Gen. G.J. Heinrich.
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, Bernie Duignan, Lori Heinichen,
Elena Rodriguez Ramos and Mike Gollihur.
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. Margaret's in Palm Desert.
In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, we pray for the Anglican Church of Australia.
In the Military Cycle of Prayer, we pray for the Birthday of the U.S. Army.
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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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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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New Edition of the Centennial Cookbook
If you purchased one or more copies of the Centennial Cookbook last summer, you will receive that number of the revised edition free. If you did not and would like to now OR if you had received a free copy, you can buy the revision for $15.
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Upcoming Events at St. John's
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June 17th: Italian Dinner and Fundraiser, 5:30pm - Wine/Appetizer Social and 6:00pm - Dinner in Nale Hale
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June 18th: Sunday Forum on Migration Ministry, 10:00am in Nale Hall
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June 29th: La Misa in English celebrating San Pedro y San Pablo, 6:00pm in Nale Hall
2nd Quarter Calendar Events 2023
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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 in the office on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday afternoons; and all day on Wednesday and Friday. 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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Our History: EDSD and ECS
By: Chris Tumilty, Director of Communications
The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego (EDSD) stands as a proud and dedicated partner of Episcopal Community Services (ECS). Together, we embody the shared values of compassion, justice, and community engagement. ECS has been a beacon of hope and transformation in San Diego. Through its long history and comprehensive range of services, ECS has made a profound impact on the community by providing early childhood education to approximately 2,000 children through the Head Start program, bilingual counseling services to at-risk families, addressing the complex challenges faced by long-term homeless and mentally ill clients by providing them with homes and substance abuse treatments, and playing a crucial role in helping individuals recover from substance abuse disorders through counseling and support. Read More
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Year of Service: Serving Our Neighbors
By: Chris Tumilty, Director of Communications
The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego (EDSD) has embarked on a Year of Service with a particular focus on Migration Ministry in the month of June. EDSD is rallying its community to make a meaningful impact on the lives of migrants, asylum seekers, and refugees. Embracing our Christian call to show hospitality to strangers, the diocese is preparing multiple ways you can participate. In short, you can volunteer, give, and/or donate desperately needed basic materials. There is also a unique opportunity on June 25 to visit Tijuana and witness firsthand the challenges and resilience of those affected by the border.
The call to love and serve our neighbors, extending a helping hand to those in need, is central to our lives as Christians. The Epistle to the Hebrews reminds us to show hospitality to strangers, as in doing so, we may unwittingly be hosting angels. Read More
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Care for Your Immigrant and Refugee Neighbors in June
Space is running out for the full-day experience on June 25 in Tijuana. Register Today!
June is our Immigrant and Refugee Month of Service! Please visit our Migration Ministries page to learn about important terms and ongoing needs. You are invited to register for a migrant serving and learning opportunity in Tijuana. Limited spots are available for the full-day experience on June 25.
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Joint Statement - United in Pride
Bishop Susan joined 140 organizations, institutions of faith, businesses and community, faith, and elected leaders who issued a joint statement expressing their unwavering support for Pride events and the LGBTQ+ community amidst a rising tide of threats and hostility. Read More
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Light Up the Cathedral
Wednesday, July 12th from 7– 9pm
Join Bishop Susan, elected officials, interfaith leaders, and San Diego's LGBT community at this official 2023 San Diego Pride event. To kick off Pride Week, we will witness the Cathedral's annual lighting of its rainbow exterior.
Click Here for More Information
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Godly Play Training
The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego is pleased to offer a Godly Play Core Training Retreat on August 11-13, 2023. Summer is the perfect time to plan and prepare to welcome families in the Fall.
Click here for more information and to register
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Gifts to ERD Support those in Crisis
Episcopal Relief and Development helps people facing hardships all over the world. Consider making a donation to ERD to support families devastated by war in Ukraine, earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, or those affected by climate change. Give
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