St. John's Episcopal Church - Centreville, VA
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Parish News - June 29, 2022
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PLEASE NOTE: Due to the surge in Corona Virus in FFX, St. John's is asking everyone to continue wearing masks at the Sunday service.
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Dear St. John's Parishioners and Friends:
Wow! Can you believe Monday will be the 4th of July! Happy Independence Day! We are so very fortunate to live in this country called the United States of America! Many people are not very happy right now, depending on which side of the issues you are on. But we do have the freedom to voice our opinion and to vote for members of state and national legislatures who we believe represent our opinions. And we have the right to worship God (or sadly in some cases not worship God) in any way we choose as long as it does not harm or interfere with another’s way of worship. I spent 21 years as an active duty Marine ready to defend that right, even unto death. I swore to uphold the Constitution of the United States, not a political party or cause or agenda: the Constitution.
Jesus taught us to love our neighbors and he taught us to be at peace even with those we may not agree with. In this week’s Gospel, he sent the 70 disciples out into the towns and villages to declare “peace”. If the people of the town or village accepted peace, it would remain with them. However, if their message of peace is not welcomed, they are to declare; “Even the dust of your town that clings to our feet, we wipe off in protest against you.” Not a violent protest, but a symbolic protest. Let us celebrate our freedom and independence in peace, thanking God for our freedom to believe and worship as we are called. May the Peace of God which passes all understanding be with us all evermore. Amen!
Peace,
Rev. Deacon Steve
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We welcomed The Rev. Philene Ware Dunn on April 24 to St. John's. She is the priest celebrating the Sunday service until July 31. She will be here on Sunday mornings only and will work with Deacon Steve on any pastoral concerns.
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If you are available to be the nursery attendant at the 9:30 AM Sunday service on July 17th, please speak with Deacon Steve.
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Monday, July 4, the Parish Office will be closed
in observance of Independence Day.
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Aloha from Hawaii!
(Carol and her sister, Jan, evidently have "earned their wings" while there!)
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The altar and cross at the outdoor Episcopal church we have attended just two blocks from where we are staying.
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My sister Jan and I are enjoying lots of “sabbath rest” time. The sunsets are breathtaking! God’s creation is amazing!
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We went to the aquarium and we’re amazed at the all the different kinds of fish, coral and other things that live in the sea.
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Carol, we're so glad you got to Hawaii!
From all of us at St. John's
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Mission Outreach – Save the Children:
Parishioners of St. John’s have been longtime contributors to the Save the Children charity which champions the rights of over 2.3 billion children in over 100 countries to ensure that the health and well-being of these needy, vulnerable children are protected. Save the Children has a proven track record of using donations efficiently and effectively to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn, and protection from harm.
Photos of two of the children St. John’s has sponsored are on display in the parish hall breezeway. It costs $39.00/month to sponsor each child. To help raise much needed funds, a parishioner of St. John’s, who wishes to remain anonymous, will match all donations (up to $500.00) to help St. John’s continue its sponsorship of these needy children. All donations, large or small, will be appreciated.
Please make checks out to St. John’s Episcopal Church and designate them for Mission Outreach – Save the Children. Cash donations may be placed in an envelope marked Mission Outreach – Save the Children and placed in the offering plate. Thank you in advance for your generosity.
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We have all seen the horrors of the war in Ukraine. 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 on their website at https://www.episcopalrelief.org/ Please continue to keep the people of Ukraine in your prayers.
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)
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OUTREACH and VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
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Centreville Immigration Forum and Labor Resource Center
Current Volunteer & Intern Opportunities
Here is a list of our current volunteer and internship opportunities. For more information fill out the volunteer intake form.
1. Volunteer in these areas:
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Administration / Community Outreach / Database Management / Marketing Committee / Personnel Committee / Fundraising
2. How can you get involved with the programs and projects of the Centreville Immigration Forum?
- Our bimonthly new volunteer orientations are a great way to meet the staff and hear more about our current volunteer needs.
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Please fill out the Intake form, include your resume,and we will reach out to you shortly with information about the next information session. Be sure to read our Code of Ethics before filling out the form! Join our next orientation!
- Join us in action as we make Centreville a model of how day laborers and the community can work together!
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Top Items Currently Needed by The Katharine K. Hanley Family Shelter
Toothpaste / Shampoo / Conditioner / Body Wash /
Bar Soap / Hand Soap / Deodorant
The items may be dropped off at the office.
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The KKHFS is very thankful for the donations St John’s has provided to support their clients as they transition to their long-term residences. However, they are still looking for volunteers in these various roles to support their long-term success:
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The Katharine K. Hanley Family Shelter is located nearby and currently house up to 12 families onsite, 12 families in hotel sites and serve over 40 families in their prevention and rapid rehousing programs. Seeking volunteers for:
- On-call movers:
- Volunteer Delivery Driver
- Volunteer On Call Moving Assistant
- Volunteer Shelter Assistant
- If you are interested in any of these opportunities, please contact Rev. Deacon Steve at [email protected] who will coordinate with KKHFS Community Coordinator to get you started.
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Western Fairfax Christian Ministries updated list of the foods that they need the most. You can bring your non-perishable items to the church on Sunday mornings, or drop them off in the box outside the door by the breezeway during the week and they will be delivered to WFCM.
Most needed items in the food pantry this month, JUNE 2022:
· Canned Vegetables (low salt beets. collard greens, carrots)
· Rice - bagged white and brown
· Great Northern, Cannelli, and Black Beans
· Canned Mandarin Oranges
· Spaghetti (1 lb. packages)
· Pasta Sauce - canned or jars
· Oatmeal
· Cereal
· Boxed Stuffing
· Jelly
· Ramen soup
· Olives
· Gluten-free food items
· Family-size Snacks (chips, crackers)
· Cake Mix/Brownie Mix
· Ketchup, Mustard, Mayo, and Salad Dressing (family size not miniature packs)
· Toiletries: Toilet paper, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, toothpaste (NOTE: we are not currently in need of diapers size 0-5 due to our partnership with Greater DC Diaper Bank. Please only donate size 6 or larger size diapers, larger size pull ups size 4T/5T for toddlers, or wipes if you want to donate items for babies.)
They accept food and toiletry donations Monday - Friday 8-10 am at 4511 Daly Drive Suite H (Back Door) and on the second Saturday monthly 9-11 am.
The Western Fairfax Shepherd Center is still accepting volunteer drivers to support clients who need help getting to appointments, shopping trips (for food), and to deliver food from WFCM to clients. Please contact the Shepherd Center at 703-246-5920 or email [email protected] and copy Deacon Steve at [email protected].
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Due to the current increase in COVID19 transmission rates in Fairfax County, the Vestry has decided to continue the masking policy during worship services. We will monitor the transmission rates and modify this policy if things in our area change. We will use the data from the Fairfax County Health Department to make these determinations. This applies to our worship service. The policy of our ministry partners may differ, so please respect them by masking while in other parts of the building. You should also mask If you need to be in close proximity to others in an enclosed space. You never know who may be unable to be vaccinated or is otherwise compromised. Thank you for your cooperation. We also continue our "safe" way of having communion by using the individual cups for the bread and the wine.
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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.
SUNDAY LIVESTREAM LINK:
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*Please* consider volunteering -
to support our Sunday Worship.
We need Lectors to read the lessons, ushers to greet and help with the service, sign up below). Consider signing up every 2 months throughout the year, that way some folks aren't leaned on. If you find you can't fill something you signed up for, just let us know. (Senior Warden or Parish Admin)
We need Lay Eucharistic Visitors to help visit our sick and shut-ins who would like communion at their home (see Deacon Steve for this),
We need Altar Guild members to help prepare for our worship service (see Marcia Evans or another A.G. member)
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Sunday service reader or usher We welcome, need, and value your help! The lector will read the 2 lessons and the psalm. The usher will hand out bulletins and bring the elements and offering to the altar.
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Altar Flowers
When you sign up, please indicate how you wish your flower donation to appear in the Sunday bulletin.
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The Adult Lectionary Forum - IN PERSON & ON ZOOM
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SUNDAY WORSHIP & EDUCATION
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We can prepare our hearts & minds by reading ahead
for the Sunday Service lesson
The Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
July 3, 2022
The First Reading: 2 Kings 5:1-14
Naaman the Syrian is suspicious but desperate to be cured of leprosy; he submits to the advice of a slave, a servant, and an Israelite — God uses these witnesses to bring the Syrian to knowledge of God’s power and lordship.
The Psalm:30, BCP p. 621
The Second Reading: Galatians 6: 1-16
In the Christian family, it is imperative to correct and rebuke — to tell the truth to — our brothers and sisters in faith, through mutual love and affection, we build up the body of Christ.
The Gospel: Luke 10:1-11, 16-20
Jesus sends out the disciples on their first missionary journeys; instructions for evangelism are useful both to them and to us, even centuries later.
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Online Contributions
to St. John's
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St. John's now offers three buttons for online donations via Tithe.ly. You may use the buttons below to go directly to Tithe.ly, or you may download the Tithe.ly app on your phone or tablet.
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The Pledge payment button may be used only to make your pledge payment (after signing up to be a pledger, which may be done at any time in the year. See Carol or Vestry)
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The Facility Campaign button may be used only for any contribution for the facility's buildings and grounds, or special facility campaigns.
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The Donation button may be used for any other type of donation to St. John's. To designate a special purpose (i.e. Organ Fund, Ministry Partner payments, etc.) please send a note to [email protected].
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The Rev. Canon Mark Stevenson
The Next Bishop Diocesan
of the Diocese of Virginia
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