The Weekly Sunday Bulletin of St. John’s Episcopal Church |
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The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies:
thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life:
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever (Psalm 23 KJV).
I ask you to listen to the voice of the Good Shepherd. Maybe you are like Thomas and ask, “How can we know the sound of your voice?” One way to hear the voice of the shepherd is to align your mission with our Anglican Mission. The Five Marks of Mission are:
- To proclaim the Good News of the kingdom of God.
- To teach, baptize and nurture new believers.
- To respond to human need by loving service.
- To seek to transform unjust structures of society, to challenge violence of every kind, and to pursue peace and reconciliation.
- To strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the life of the Earth.
Dietrich Bonhoeffer has been one of my favorite theologians because he loved the Lord and followed the Good Shepherd. He wrote about the beatitudes and helping the poor and oppressed. He challenged those who where doing evil to others. Unlike many Christians that kept silent during the Nazi reign, Bonhoeffer gave his life to try and stop Hitler. The Quakers heard the voice of the Shepherd and spoke up against slavery when most churches were silent. They stood up for a group of people that had no money nor power and therefore had no voice. God calls those with a voice to stand up for those who have no voice. The White Supremacy movement, as of late is very disconcerting. The Racial Reconciliation and Social Justice Committee at St. John’s urges you to join us in the next section of Sacred Ground. The Episcopal Church, the Diocese of Long Island, and the congregation of St. John’s have all committed to the long term work of transforming unjust structures and promoting racial reconciliation in our community. I believe that the Good Shepherd calls us to this work and I hope that you will participate in this ministry. I for one will not be silent about our need in America for racial reconciliation. Who in the church will stand up with me and speak the truth against the hate mongers in our midst?
Another way to hear the voice of the Shepherd is through creation. God created every living thing and everything in the universe. I like to garden with my wife. This month we will begin a unit on creation care. We will try and improve the way we care for creation. We will assemble a green team that will gather recommendations for both St. John’s and individuals. More people hear the voice of God in nature than in churches. We will invite Rev. Matthew Moore to preach on July 17th and he will speak as the Missioner of Environmental Justice in the Diocese of Long Island.
Last weekend we confirmed, received and gave first communion to many of our children, youth, and adults. We will continue to teach children and have baptisms. Please pray for Christine and our teachers and bring your kids to Sunday school at 9:45 on Sunday mornings. It takes a whole village to raise a child. This week our confirmands will decide where the money collected last weekend will go to support mission and outreach per our bishop.
We will continue to respond to human need by helping the homeless through HIHI, helping families in need through laundry love, donating to charities through our ECW, and helping others through our Thrift Shop. Please drop off some cloths, buy a raffle ticket, or visit us on Tuesdays, Thursdays, or Saturdays.
In Christ’s love,
Fr. Duncan
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Fourth Sunday of Easter
The Readings
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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
Sunday School will not meet this week - The children will present a special Mother's Day treat at the 10:00 am service.
10:00 am – Rite II Choral Eucharist
The Music
Opening: 645 The king of love my shepherd is
Gospel Acclamation: Easter Alleluia, vs. 1, 4
Offertory anthem: A movement from the Student Concerto by Friedrich Seitz, – Lily Greif, violin
Communion anthem: "God of the Women"
Closing: 708 Savior, like a shepherd lead us
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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.
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Next week we begin a new unit on the Resurrection. We will be reading NT Wright's Surprised by Hope. Please contact the Parish Office to get your copy.
Join us on Zoom, Mondays at 6:30 pm and Tuesdays at 11:00 am. Material covered on Mondays will also be covered on Tuesdays of the same week.
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MAY IS ASIAN AMERICAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH |
Like most commemorative months, Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month originated with Congress in 1977, initially to proclaim the first ten days in May as Pacific/Asian American Heritage Week. In 1990, Congress passed a law expanding the observance to a month for that year, and amended it in 1992 to the annual designation.
The month of May was chosen to commemorate the immigration of the first Japanese to the United States on May 7, 1843 and to mark the anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad on May 10, 1869. The large majority of the workers who laid the tracks were Chinese immigrants.
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All are welcome to join St. John's Spirituality Group for their monthly meeting on Thursday, March 12th at 4pm. The topic of discussion and reflection will be "Poetry."
Join us on Zoom:
If you are interested in exploring your spirituality and deepening your connection to others, consider joining us. Please contact Patti Aliperti (silverymoon33@yahoo.com) if you would like more information about St. John's Spirituality Group.
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CELEBRATION OF THE LIFE OF JOYCE GLICKER |
The family of Joyce Glicker invites you to a celebration of her life.
Saturday, May 14, 2022
3:00 pm - Funeral Service at St. John's Church
4:30 pm - Reception/Picnic at Roosevelt Beach Park, Oyster Bay
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LAY EUCHARISTIC VISITORS' MEETING |
LEVs, please join Deacon Claire in the Canterbury Corner on Sunday, May 15th immediately following the 10 am service.
If you are intrested in serving as a Lay Eucharistic Visitor, please contact Deacon Claire. |
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ST. FRANCIS IN THE VALLEY |
NEW DATE for MISSION TRIP to Arizona
October 24 – 31 2022
OUTREACH is sharing Christ’s love with all our neighbors!
Save the date:
Meeting for those hoping to go on the mission trip:
Tuesday, May 24th (date change)
7:00 p.m.
All are welcome to attend
Join Zoom Meeting:
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St. John's Thrift Shop is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays, 12-3pm.
Donations Needed! We accept donations of new or gently used clothing, accessories, and household items. Please no books, furniture, out-dated electronics, or damaged items.
Volunteers continue to be needed - We are still bulding our Thursday and Saturday teams. If you wish to become a volunteer, please contact Lilly Welch.
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STEWARDSHIP: PLEDGE YOUR SUPPORT |
First Quarter Stewardship Pledge Statements were sent out last week. Your stewardship is a commitment to sustaining St. John’s ministry today and going forward. Please take this time to review your giving and to catch up on your pledge payments if possible. |
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If you have not yet pledged, pledge cards are available in the pews and at the back of the church. You may also submit your pledge online using our online pledge form. You may send your regular stewardship payments in the mail, leave them in the collection plate on Sundays, or set up automatic, recurring payments online. |
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ALTAR FLOWERS & THE PERPETUAL LIGHT |
If you would like to remember a loved one or give thanks for an important event with altar flowers or Perpetual Light, please complete an Altar Flower Form and return it to the Parish Office with your check made payable to "St. John's Altar Guild."
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PRAYER CONCERNS FOR ST. JOHN'S |
We pray for: Liz, Harry and Christine, Hal, Richard, Barbara, Fanny, Jackie, Diana, Edward, Christine, Fred, Tom, Allison, Amy, Kate, Cole, Jennifer, Spencer, Sue, Wylie, Matt, Susan, Maggie, Tom, Olivia, Christina, Victor, Melissa, Jack, Ursula, Anita, Nancy, Peter, Patti, Shannon, Kelsey, Justin, Cheryl, Kristin, Patricia, Jeff, Michael, Joseph, James, Sue, Bill, Dylan, Ruth, Kristen, Betty
The Perpetual Light is given in loving memory of Bertha and Frank Lasek, and Natividad and Modesto Roman, the gift of Dave and Nelly Lasek.
To add or remove someone from our prayer list, please email prayers@stjohns1745.org or call Coral in the Parish Office.
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St. John's Episcopal Church
12 Prospect Street
Huntington, New York 11743
(631) 427-1752
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