St. John's Episcopal Church - Centreville, VA
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Parish News - August 3, 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:
From the Deacon:
In the July 19th E-notes, we announced the invitation to participate in the Western Fairfax Christian Ministries Founders Event on Oct 2nd. St. John’s has been an active supporter of the WFCM with food, time, talent, and treasure to help those in need in our community. This event provides the WFCM an opportunity to celebrate the good work we and other churches in the area have done to carry God’s love and mission to care for others in our community. As of this date, we have commitments by members to purchase 14 tickets to this event and so will be well represented. We really appreciate the positive response to the Western Fairfax Christian Ministries Founders Day Event. For those parishioners participating in the event please make out your check to “St. John’s” with the memo line “WFCM fundraiser”, and turn it in by September 1.
Your work and support for the WFCM, Katherine K. Hanley Family Shelter, and the Shepherds Center truly demonstrate Jesus’ Gospel lesson this week when he tells us “Make purses for yourselves that do not wear out, an unfailing treasure in heaven, where not thief comes near and no moths destroy. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also”.
Peace,
Rev Deacon Steve
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We welcomed The Rev. Philene Ware Dunn on April 24 to St. John's, and is the priest celebrating the Sunday service. She will be here on Sunday mornings only and will work with Deacon Steve on any pastoral concerns.
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Carol's Retirement Begins
Dear Parishioners of St. John’s:
As I begin my retirement on August 1, what I have learned and experienced during my sabbatical will remain with me. I am most grateful to the Vestry and parishioners of St. John’s for allowing me to take this sabbatical. It was the trip of a lifetime! I wish I could have taken it three years ago when it was originally planned so I could have shared more of the details with you, but COVID intervened and forced me to postpone it.
I am not sure where the next stage of my life will take me (other than spending more time with my 2.5 grandchildren!), but no matter where I am, know that I will remember and pray for St. John’s. You are an amazing congregation, filled with love for God and for one another, as well as those less fortunate. Although I will miss you all, I know that retirement is the right decision for me at this time.
As I have said almost every Sunday for the past eight years at St. John’s, “God of new beginnings, meet us where we are on our journey, imperfect as we are, and use us in ways we cannot imagine to make a difference in the world for you.” As you and I start new chapters, know that God is with us always, to lead us and guide us. No matter where each of us is on our journey, may we each continue to make a difference in the world by sharing God’s love and joy.
May God bless you all.
The Rev. Carol Hancock
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35th Anniversary Celebration Honoring Founding Organizations of Western Fairfax Christian Ministries
St. Johns has been invited as a founding member of Western Fairfax Christian Ministries to participate in an Annual Fall Fellowship Fundraiser event.
It will be held on Sunday October 2 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m,
at the Chantilly National Golf & Country Club with appetizers and desserts, presentations and entertainment. For those parishioners who indicated participation in the event, please make out your check to “St. John’s” with the memo line “WFCM fundraiser”, and turn it in by September 1.
If you have questions, please contact
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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
Volunteer & Intern Opportunities
Volunteer in these areas:
- Administration / Community Outreach / Database Management / Marketing Committee / Personnel Committee / Fundraising
- 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 by going to the link below, 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!
- http://centrevilleimmigrationforum.org/
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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 box in 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 stjohnscvdeacon1@gmail.com 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, JULY 2022:
· Canned Vegetables (low salt beets. collard greens, carrots) / Canned Olives
· Rice - bagged white and brown
· Great Northern, Cannelli, Refried, Pinto, and Black Beans
· Canned Tuna and Vienna Sausages
· Canned Mandarin Oranges, peaches, pineapple, mixed fruit (no sugar added preferred)
· Spaghetti (1 lb. pckg) / Pasta Sauce / Tomato Sauce, Tomato Paste, Canned Whole Tomatoes (low salt preferred)
· Oatmeal / Family Size Boxed Cereal
· Peanut Butter / Jelly
· Ramen soup / Gluten-free food items
· Family-size Snacks (chips, crackers) / Cake Mix / Brownie Mix
· Pancake Mix / Syrup / Sugar / Boxed Instant Mashed Potatoes
· Ketchup, Mustard, Mayo, and Salad Dressing (family size not miniature packs)
· Toiletries: Toilet paper, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, toothpaste.
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 scwfc.office@gmail.com and copy Deacon Steve at stjohnscvdeacon1@gmail.com.
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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 Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
August 7, 2022
The First Reading: Isaiah 1:1, 10-20
Isaiah begins his prophetic work, making clear the consequences of evil, urges the people to do good and pursue it.
The Psalm: 50:1-8, 23- 24, BCP p. 654
The Second Reading: Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16
Without millennia of evidence to recommend trust, Abraham and his forebears have faith in God.
The Gospel: Luke 12:32-40
Jesus urges disciples to be ready at all times, to hold on loosely to possessions, that they may thereby gain eternal life.
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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 sjeccentreville@aol.com.
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The Rev. Canon Mark Stevenson
The Next Bishop Diocesan
of the Diocese of Virginia
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