Thursday, November 17, 2022

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.

A Prayer for Peace Among the Nations (BCP 816)

Let us pray in this time of conflict for the countries of Russia and the Ukraine,

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.

The Last Sunday after Pentecost: Christ the King

Sunday, November 20, 2022

9:00 am

Collect for the Last Sunday after Pentecost: Christ the King

Almighty and everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all things

in your well-beloved Son, the King of kings and Lord of lords:

Mercifully grant that the peoples of the earth, divided and enslaved by sin,

may be freed and brought together under his most gracious rule;

who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,

one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Readings for the Last Sunday after Pentecost: Christ the King

Jeremiah 23:1-6

Psalm 46

Colossians 1:11-20

Luke 23:33-43

Worship Booklet for the Last Sunday after Pentecost: Christ the King, November 20, 2022

If you are not able to attend, please join our livestream service:

St. John's website: saint-johns.org

St. John's YouTube Channel: St. John's Episcopal Church, Chula Vista

Altar Flowers for 2022

The Altar Flowers for November 20, 2022 are given by Scott Bricknell

in memory of his mother Joyce.

Our 2022 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.

More Than Enough, is the theme for our campaign this year, bringing us back to that miracle described in Luke’s Gospel, having just been fed by Jesus from a scant few loaves and fishes. The people in that story heard Jesus’ call to share what they had in order that all might benefit. That is what you do when we share our gifts of wisdom, works and wealth in order to minister to our parish and the broader community - there will be more than enough.

Please complete a pledge card by Sunday, November 20th. 

We will bless all of the cards of stewardship received during our Sunday liturgy.

If you would like to access the pledge card electronically, please click the link below:

More Than Enough Pledge Card

Stewardship Update

Bishop's Servant Ministry Award

Diane Gustafson received the Bishop's Servant Ministry Award in recognition for all she does for the parish of St. John's. Diane is a member of the Prayer Quilt Ministry, Daughters of the King, and the Vestry, and she spends countless hours organizing fundraisers for the benefit of our parish. Congratulations and thank you, Diane, for all you do!

As we continue celebrating our Centennial Year, here are some upcoming events:

November 23 - Interfaith Thanksgiving Prayer Service

St. John's will be hosting an Interfaith Thanksgiving Prayer Service

on Wednesday, November 23rd at 7:00pm.

December 8th - La Misa in English celebrating Our Lady of Guadalupe

We will celebrate the Latino/Hispanic faith and culture with music, Mass and dinner

on Thursday, December 8th at 6:00pm in Nale Hall.

December 17 - An Afternoon of Favorite Christmas Melodies

Cheryl and Wayne Seppala and friends will provide an afternoon of Christmas music

on Saturday, December 17th at 2:30 pm; followed by a complimentary appetizer and dessert reception. Admission is free; reservations are requested: info@saint-johns.org

Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance

Tai Chi classes will be on vacation for the week of Thanksgiving.

Classes will resume on Tuesday, November 29th.

St. John's is pleased to partner with the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency to offer Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2-3pm

in Nale Hall.

DO YOU WANT TO IMPROVE BALANCE AND REDUCE YOUR RISK OF FALLING?

TRY TAI CHI! 

Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance has been shown to improve balance and mobility, and reduce the risk of falls. People of all ability levels are welcome. This class can be conducted from a seated or standing position. Classes are in English.

St. John's Episcopal Church

760 1st Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910

Every Tuesday and Thursday | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Questions? Call 858-495-5500 or email HealthierLiving.HHSA@sdcounty.ca.gov

Informational Flyer: Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance

Blessings in a Bag - Items Needed

There are still a few Blessings in a Bag available for distribution. You can pick them up on the counter in the narthex.  We were challenged to to take a bag or two or three and give them to people in need. What was your experience? Please let Rev. Roger know.

The following items are needed to fill more bags to distribute:

• Protein items - small cans of Vienna Sausages or Tuna packs that can be stored at room temperature
• Small bottles of water or PowerAde drinks
• Hand sanitizer wipes
• Hard candies, individually wrapped
• Small travel sized tubes of toothpaste

Outreach Collections

We will continue our ongoing collections for:

• New Blankets - Domestic Violence Shelters (Denise Czer and Linda Dennehy)
• Eyeglasses - (Norma Dunn)
• Greeting Cards - ECS HeadStart (Judy McKay)
• Clean, Gently Used Blankets - Dreams for Change (Norma Dunn)
• Emergency Food Pantry - South Bay Community Services (Maria and Joe Love)
• Blessings in a Bag - For our neighbors who are living outside. Click here for a list of items you can donate to fill the bags.
• Gently Used Clothing - Men's, women's and children's 
• Pill Bottles - We are no longer collecting pill bottles

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

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.

Daughters of the King Service of Admission

Liliana Morales was received and admitted as a member of the Order of the Daughters of the King.

St. Margaret of Scotland

Yesterday, Wednesday, November 16th, was the feast day of St. Margaret (Queen) of Scotland who is the patron saint of our

Daughters of the King Chapter here at St. John’s. According to Holy Women, Holy Men, she was an English princess married to King Malcolm III of Scotland around 1070. She sought to change old-fashioned and careless practices among the Scottish clergy. In addition, Margaret encouraged the founding of schools, hospitals, and orphanages, and used her influence with King Malcolm to improve the quality of life among the isolated Scottish clans. Together, they rebuilt the monastery of Iona and founded Dunfermline Abbey, under the direction of Benedictine Monks.

Margaret was a conscientious wife and mother of eight children. She spent a lot of her time in prayer, devotional reading, ecclesiastical embroidery, and also saw to the spiritual welfare of her large household, providing servants with the opportunity for regular worship and prayer.

Just like Margaret’s example of devotion to Christ, Daughters of the King are graced by the Holy Spirit to pray, serve, and make Jesus Christ known to others.

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, November 23

Parish Prayer Lists

Birthday and Anniversary Prayers

We would like to acknowledge and pray for anyone celebrating a birthday and/or anniversary in the coming week. Please let us know by Thursday of the prior week so that we can pray for you during the Sunday liturgy. 

Our Parish Prayer Intentions

Today and every day include some time for prayer, for yourself,

for your church family, and for those in need.

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,

Norma Dunn, Celia Vasquez, Barb Oliveira, Heather Wallace, Linda Longoria-Neff,

Josey Felts, Remi Hall and Jeremy Moyes.

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. Paul's in Yuma.

Prayer for Episcopal Diocese of San Diego's The Good News Festival:

Loving God, Author of life, in You we live and move and have our being.

We ask that you revive us again in your mighty Spirit

as we prepare our hearts for The Good News Festival.

Inspire us to reach out to those who do not know you, and welcome them

with open arms, without judgement, so that all may embrace your Good News, answer your call, and dance together with joy.

We ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen. 

In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, we pray for the Church of the Province of the Indian Ocean.

In the Military Cycle of Prayer, we pray for the crew of USS Peleliu (LHA 5).

Upcoming Events at St. John's

• November 21: Men of St. John's Meeting, 6:00pm at the home of Tom Brzeczek

• November 22 & 24: No Tai Chi Class this week

• November 23: Interfaith Thanksgiving Prayer Service, 7:00pm in the church

• November 24 & 25: Thanksgiving Holiday; Office Closed



• November 30: Vestry Meeting, 6:00pm via Zoom



• December 8: La Misa in English in celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe, 6:00pm in Nale Hall

4th Quarter Calendar of Events

Approved Vestry Minutes

Approved vestry minutes from the October 26th Vestry meeting can be found here:

Approved Vestry Minutes 10-26-22

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, Wednesday, and Thursday. 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.

Diocesan Convention Recap

The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego gathered at St. Bartholomew’s in Poway for the 49th Diocesan Convention Saturday, November 11. The joy of coming together IN-PERSON for the first time in three years was seen on every smiling face and in every conversation. 

Read More

Bishop Susan's Address

Bishop Susan's Sermon

Diocesan Convention Photos

Election Results of the 2022 Diocesan Convention

Diocesan Service and Justice Coalition Meeting

November 19th, 9:30-11:30am

On November 19, join people who want to get the church involved in the issues facing our world today. Share how you do it at your church, learn how others are doing it, troubleshoot problems, pool resources, and collaborate on projects larger than your one church. A guaranteed inspiring dialogue at every meeting! 

Click Here for More Information

San Diego Episcopal Cursillo: Grand Ultreya

Saturday, Nov 19, 2022

12 pm Pot Luck, 1 pm Ultreya

St. Andrews's Episcopal Church, 4816 Glen St., La Mesa

Witness: Herb Kelly (Amikas: Housing for Homeless Women and Children)

Echo: Kit Chevalier

Scriptural Response: Rev. Carlos Garcia

Music: The Cursillo Music Saints

Host: Ruben Rodriguez

sdcursillo.org

Carpool to the Good News Festival

If you plan to attend the Good News Festival on December 9th and would like to carpool with other members of St. John's, or if you plan to arrive separately, but would like to know the coordinated gathering spot, please contact Pamela Brittain at brittainpj@att.net. You may also sign up in the Narthex.

The Good News Festival

December 9-10, 2022

“Do not be afraid; for see—I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people…”

On December 9 - 10, 2022, the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego will welcome Presiding Bishop Michael Curry and social justice leader, the Rev. Dr. William Barber, to Southern California for a celebration of good news. With interactive outreach projects, workshops, live discussion panels, youth offerings, and an evening of celebration at the beautiful Town and Country Resort, this is the perfect time to get away and enjoy some good news.  Read More

Good News Workshops

The Good News Festival Team is excited to announce these workshop opportunities offered throughout the day on December 10. These workshops and panel discussions are filled with industry-leading professionals, bishops, and more.

Workshop Registration

FAQs

Do you have questions about the upcoming Good News Festival? Check out these frequently asked questions.

We are looking forward to celebrating with you on December 10! 

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Volunteer Registration

If you would like to volunteer at the Good News Festival, please register here.

The Good News Festival Market



The Good News Festival Holiday Marketplace is Good News!

Good News for fair trade farmers, Good News for minority-owned businesses, Good News for social justice organizations, Good News for fair trade artisans, and Good News for YOU - shoppers looking for that very special Christmas gift that does good for the world!

On Saturday, December 10, come to the Town and Country Resort for the Good News Festival (thegoodnewsfestival.com), and take in the Holiday Marketplace at the same time--open for sales from 11 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. Find fair trade chocolate, coffee, tea, cocoa, nuts, dates, and olive oil. Buy Guatemalan, Haitian, and Mexican apparel, accessories, and crafts; African and Asian bags, jewelry, and accessories; candles and home décor made by local artisans; and books, including titles by some of our Festival speakers. With live music adding to the festive atmosphere of the marketplace, this is the place to enjoy time with friends or family while waiting for the Festival’s main attraction to begin. Read More

Cold Hands and Cold Feet

There are at least one thousand field workers on the farms in Yuma, migrants from Mexico, who need both physical and emotional warmth. These workers are people on the margins who are often overlooked during the holidays. The deacons have resoundingly agreed to support these workers by gifting them with hats, gloves, and socks, a small thank you for all the hard work they provide in growing the food for our tables. But the deacons can’t do this alone. 

Read More and Help

• University of Virginia Episcopal community mourns after campus shooting
• Forward Movement Advent Calendar
• Advent Resources

Help Ukrainian Refugees



Episcopal Relief & Development continues to work with Anglican and ecumenical partners to provide aid to people displaced by the crisis in Ukraine. 

Please click the button below to donate:

760 First Ave  Chula Vista, CA  91910

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