The Week of November 13, 2022 |
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Join us this Sunday at 8:00 or 10:15 am 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 at 8:00 am in the chapel and at 10:15 am in the church. |
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The Vestry asks each member of St. John’s to make a pledge of financial support to the parish for 2023. Every dollar given to St. John’s supports the important ministries we offer to our immediate community and to the world: from the music of our choirs to the work of our Outreach Committee to the support we give to our brothers and sisters in Christ in Haiti. Please prayerfully consider what you may contribute to our shared work, and make your pledge via this form.
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Veterans Service and Reception: November 13, 10:15 am |
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On Sunday, November 13, the 10:15 am service will include prayers for veterans and will be followed by a reception in the dining room. All are welcome! |
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Based on requests from the parish, Fr. Andrew will address the following topics over the remaining Sundays until the beginning of Advent:
November 13------Why does Jesus refer to himself as the "son of man"?
November 20------The Rev. Dinushka De Silva preaching
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Many of us pray before each meal. Today, many are also praying they can afford their next meal. That’s why we have committed to help The Family Centers distribute a Thanksgiving meal to our neighbors by providing 25 food cards, at $50 per card. Any amount is welcome. You can contribute by writing a check made out to St. John’s Episcopal Church (with “food card” in the memo line) and send it to the parish office: 628 Main Street, Stamford, CT 06901. Or, you may place your check in the collection plate on a Sunday. The Family Centers is asking to receive our donations by November 15. As we listen each Sunday, we hear over and over God’s desire to show God’s love for God’s people. A food card is one way we can answer that call. |
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Annual Stamford Community Thanksgiving Meals |
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As in previous years, St. John’s and the First Congregational Church will be providing individually bagged Thanksgiving meals. There is no charge. Please email Kathy McBride at kmcbride@stjohns-stamford.org or call the parish office at 203-348-2619 to reserve a meal or request a homebound meal delivery. Please leave a message with your name, phone number, and the number of meals needed.
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St. John’s Community Foundation Accepting Grant Proposals |
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St. John’s Community Foundation considers applications for grants once each year. To be considered for funding, your organization must submit its application by November 15, 2022, for programs within the Stamford community. Click here for details.
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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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Tuesday Afternoon Bible Study |
St. John’s Tuesday Afternoon Bible Study meets every week at 2:00 pm via Zoom. Next Tuesday, we will continue 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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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: Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui
In the Episcopal Church in Connecticut: St. Paul’s, Windham; Grace Church, Windsor; St. James’, Winsted; All Saints’, Wolcott
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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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