The Week of September 25, 2022 |
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Join us this Sunday at 8:00 or 10:15AM in person or online
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Sunday Services: 8:00 am and 10:15 am |
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This Sunday, our services continue on the normal fall schedule: at 8:00 am in the chapel and at 10:15 am in the church. |
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This Sunday: Blessing of the Flower Cross |
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At the conclusion of the 10:15 service this Sunday, September 25, the Flower Cross – and those who made it – will be blessed. Please plan to be present! |
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The results are in! Based on requests from the parish, Fr. Andrew will address the following topics over the remaining Sundays until the beginning of Advent:
September 25----Why do humans say one thing and do another?
October 2---------Idolatry, or barking up the wrong tree.
October 9---------Visiting preacher: the Rev. David Cobb
October 16--------Is Jesus the only way to the Father?
October 23--------Why do human beings play favorites? What can be done?
October 30--------Christian patience.
November 6-------What does it mean for the church to be "relevant"?
November 13------Veterans Day service
November 20------Why does Jesus refer to himself as the "son of man"?
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Chris Shepard to Conduct Verdi Requiem at Carnegie Hall
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Our director of music, Chris Shepard, will conduct the Masterwork and Worcester Choruses with orchestra at Carnegie Hall on Sunday, October 2, at 2:00 pm. This exciting piece, which blends the sacred and secular, is one of the most beloved choral works in the repertoire. It is about 90 minutes long and features a quartet of operatic soloists. For tickets, please visit www.masterwork.org.
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Blessing of the Animals: October 2, 1:00 pm |
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In observance of St. Francis Day, the animals of the parish are warmly invited to a blessing on Sunday, October 2, at 1:00 pm. Please bring pets of any size and shape to the front of the church (near the fountain) to be blessed! |
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Confirmation is the rite by which those who have been baptized into the faith make an adult profession and reaffirmation of the vows made at baptism, whether by themselves or their parents and godparents. If any member of the parish would like to be confirmed in the spring of 2023, please contact the priest-in-charge, Andrew Kryzak.
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Coffee hour is made possible by the generosity of members of the parish, who provide simple snacks each week following the 10:15 service. A signup sheet is posted outside the library: there is no minimum commitment! Please contact the junior warden, Olive Grant, with any questions.
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Sunday School Teachers’ Aides needed |
If any member of the parish would be willing to serve as a teacher’s aide, helping teachers to keep tabs on the youngest members of the Sunday School, please contact Olive Grant.
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Women’ & Mens’ Breakfast: Saturday, October 22 |
Save the date! The St. John’s womens’ and mens’ groups will gather for breakfast on the morning of Saturday, October 22, in the Dining Room. Details to follow. |
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Tuesday Afternoon Bible Study |
St. John’s Tuesday Afternoon Bible Study meets every week at 2:00 pm via Zoom. Next Tuesday, we will begin a study of the Prophet Jeremiah. Click here to join the Zoom meeting.
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Open Thursdays and Saturdays: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
The Community Thrift Shop welcomes new, almost new, and gently used clothing, home goods, and jewelry donations. All proceeds from the Thrift Shop are donated to nonprofit charities serving those in need.
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September Outreach Calendar |
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September 23 - Inspirica Women’s Shelter dinner
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Recent Prayer Requests for Healing of Body, Mind and Spirit. |
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Please keep these persons in your daily prayers:
Ben, Carol, Daniel, Ed, Kedley, Lloyd, Marc, Terrence, Jon, Ann, Henri, Sharon, Erin, Dante, Anthony, Marie-Anne, Martha, Nessa, Angela, Gweneth, Toni, Jordan, Gabriella, Cindi, Barbara, Jeffrey, Theadeen, Latoya, Christine, Murdena, Aidee, Anthony, Mitch, Jacob, Roslyn, McKenna, Andy, Emman, Bill, Verna, Nadine, Charles, Margaret and George.
In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Igreja Episcopal Anglicana do Brasil
In the Episcopal Church in Connecticut: Christ Church, Stratford; Trinity, Tariffville; St. Peter’s/Trinity, Thomaston; Trinity, Torrington
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To give to St. John's Episcopal Church, you can make your donations electronically or you can simply mail in your check to the church office if you would rather not use the online giving tool. Our Parish Administrator, Kathy McBride, is receiving doing the banking.
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Forward Day By Day is the Episcopal Church's own discipleship publication! As disciples, followers of Christ, daily prayer and reflection grounds us in God's love and gives us strength and clarity to confront our weaknesses, put our trust in God and listen to where God is calling us to serve. Available online for-free!
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