Thursday, June 22, 2023

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.

Fourth Sunday After Pentecost

June 25, 2023

Collect For Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

O Lord, make us have perpetual love and reverence for your holy Name,

for you never fail to help and govern those whom you have set upon the sure foundation of your loving-kindness; through Jesus Christ our Lord,

who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,

one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Readings for Fourth Sunday After Pentecost

Genesis 21:8-21

Psalm 86:1-10, 16-17

Romans 6:1b-11

Matthew 10:24-39

Worship Booklet for Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

Sunday Liturgy Schedule

9:00am with Organ and Choir

Coffee and Fellowship to follow

11:00am with Sunday School and Nursery

All are welcome to attend!

Altar Flowers for 2023

The altar flowers for Sunday, June 25, 2023 are given in celebration of the 41st anniversary of Elizabeth and Gregg King.

Our 2023 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.

Transportation to Church

Do you need a ride to church on Sundays?

Would you be willing to pick up a parishioner who lives in your proximity?

If "Yes" to either question, please contact the parish office at 619-422-4141 or

info@saint-johns.org.

Celebrate Pride

Show your care and support:

San Diego Pride Parade - We will join churches of the diocese - All are welcome to walk

Saturday, July 15th at 10:00am

South Bay Pride Festival - We will have a booth at the festival - All are welcome

Saturday, August 26th starting at 11:00am

St. John's Summer Social: BBQ, Ice Cream Social and Music

The Men of St. John's invite you to celebrate summer with our BBQ and Ice Cream Social on Sunday, July 16th at 2:00pm, featuring a Rockin' 50s and 60s Sing-along led by Jane Ferguson and members of the St. John's choir. All are welcome - there is no charge!

The community is welcome to attend. Please invite your family and friends.

Chula Vista Lemon Festival



Saturday, August 12th from 11:00am to 6:00pm

Downtown Chula Vista on Third Ave

Diocesan Year of Service: Serving Our Neighbors

June: Month of Care for Refugees and Immigrants

Serving Refugees and Immigrants -

"I was a stranger and you welcomed me"

The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego (EDSD) has embarked on a Year of Service with a particular focus on Migration Ministry in the month of June.  

Our Scriptures speak of God’s affection for — and how God’s people are to care for — refugees and immigrants (often referred to as “strangers” in the Bible over 50 times).

Due to our proximity to the U.S.-Mexico border and the many services provided in metro San Diego, our diocese has a significant number of refugees and immigrants from Latin America as well as from around the globe.

The call to love and serve our neighbors, extending a helping hand to those in need, is central to our lives as Christians.

Please see the articles under: ACROSS THE CHURCH

Outreach Collections

We will continue our ongoing collections for:

• New Blankets - Domestic Violence Shelters (Denise Czer and Linda Dennehy)
• Eyeglasses
• Greeting Cards - ECS HeadStart (Judy McKay)
• Clean, Gently Used Blankets - Dreams for Change
• Emergency Food Pantry - South Bay Community Services (Maria and Joe Love)
• Blessings in a Bag - For our neighbors who live in need. Click here for a list of items you can donate to fill the bags.
• Gently Used Clothing - Men's, women's and children's 

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

Hospitality Hosts Needed!

Please join us for hospitality after the 9:00 am Sunday morning worship service. If you would like to host a Sunday, you may sign up on the poster in Nale Hall or by calling or emailing Maria at 619-422-4141 or maria@saint-johns.org



Current Available Dates:

June 25th

July 2nd

July 9th

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, June 28th

St. John's Prayer Quilt Ministry

St. John's is a member of a national organization called "Prayers and Squares: The Prayer Quilt Ministry".

Starting July 11th through August 29th, we will meet every Tuesday in Nale Hall from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. to sew. Participants will be shown how to make simple quilts for our Prayer Quilt Ministry. Please bring your own sewing machine and brown bag lunch.

If you have any questions, please contact Debbie Lothspeich.

If you would like to request a Prayer Quilt for anyone in need of prayer and support, please contact Diane Gustafson (diangus15@aol.com) or Maria (maria@saint-johns.org).

This important ministry brings comfort and healing to many people who are suffering with illness.

Parish Prayer Lists

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,

Josey Felts, Barbara Oliveira, Linda Longoria-Neff, Celia Vasquez,

Ann and Bill Rogers, Alec Hauer, Cynthia Watten, Bernie Duignan, Lori Heinichen,

Elena Rodriguez Ramos, Mike Gollihur and Chuck Nicita.

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 in the Desert in Palm Springs.

In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, we pray for the Church of Bangladesh.

In the Military Cycle of Prayer, we pray for the staff and patients at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton.

A Prayer for Peace Among the Nations (BCP 816)

Friday, February 24, 2023 marked the one-year anniversary of the war between the countries of Russia and the Ukraine.

As the conflict and tension continues, let us pray:

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.

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.

St. John's Vestry Meeting

Wednesday, June 28th at 6:00pm on Zoom

All St. John's parishioners are invited to attend Vestry meetings. Our next Vestry 

meeting is on Wednesday, June 28th at 6:00 pm. Please contact Rev. Roger or Maria in the office and we will send you the Zoom link for the meeting.

New Edition of the Centennial Cookbook

If you purchased one or more copies of the Centennial Cookbook last summer, you will receive that number of the revised edition free. If you did not and would like to now OR if you had received a free copy, you can buy the revision for $15.

Upcoming Events at St. John's

• June 28th: Vestry Meeting, 6:00pm on Zoom
• June 29th: La Misa in English celebrating San Pedro y San Pablo, 6:00pm in Nale Hall
• July 4th: Office closed for Fourth of July Holiday
• July 16th: Summer Social - BBQ, Ice Cream Social and Music at 2:00pm in Nale Hall and the Courtyard

2nd Quarter Calendar Events 2023

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, and Thursday afternoons; and all day on Wednesday and Friday. 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.

Year of Service: Serving Our Neighbors

By: Chris Tumilty, Director of Communications

The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego (EDSD) has embarked on a Year of Service with a particular focus on Migration Ministry in the month of June. EDSD is rallying its community to make a meaningful impact on the lives of migrants, asylum seekers, and refugees. Embracing our Christian call to show hospitality to strangers, the diocese is preparing multiple ways you can participate. In short, you can volunteer, give, and/or donate desperately needed basic materials. There is also a unique opportunity on June 25 to visit Tijuana and witness firsthand the challenges and resilience of those affected by the border.

The call to love and serve our neighbors, extending a helping hand to those in need, is central to our lives as Christians. The Epistle to the Hebrews reminds us to show hospitality to strangers, as in doing so, we may unwittingly be hosting angels. Read More

Care for Your Immigrant and Refugee Neighbors in June

Last Chance! Space is running out for the full-day experience on June 25 in Tijuana. Register Today!

June is our Immigrant and Refugee Month of Service! Please visit our Migration Ministries page to learn about important terms and ongoing needs. You are invited to register for a migrant serving and learning opportunity in Tijuana. Limited spots are available for the full-day experience on June 25.

Our History: Love is Love

By: Bishop Susan Brown Snook

I am filled with gratitude and joy as we commemorate a significant milestone in our journey toward equity and love. June 26 marks the 10th anniversary of marriage equality in California—a momentous occasion that reflects the progress we have made in embracing and affirming the diverse expressions of love within our faith community.

Fifteen years ago, in 2008, the California Supreme Court made a landmark ruling legalizing same-sex marriage. This decision brought immense joy to many couples who had longed for recognition and rights as loving couples–a joy that did not last long. Read More

Joint Statement - United in Pride



Bishop Susan joined 140 organizations, institutions of faith, businesses and community, faith, and elected leaders who issued a joint statement expressing their unwavering support for Pride events and the LGBTQ+ community amidst a rising tide of threats and hostility. Read More

Light Up the Cathedral

Wednesday, July 12th from 7– 9pm

Join Bishop Susan, elected officials, interfaith leaders, and San Diego's LGBT community at this official 2023 San Diego Pride event. To kick off Pride Week, we will witness the Cathedral's annual lighting of its rainbow exterior.

Click Here for More Information

EDSD at Pride San Diego

Saturday, July 15th at 10:00am

Join churches throughout the diocese on July 15 at the San Diego Pride Parade! All are welcome to walk the parade route with St. Paul’s Cathedral contingent. The Parade starts at 10:00 am. Join over 300,000 parade goers for some sun, a 1.5-mile walk, waving flags, lively music, and a wonderful community. There is limited space on the trolley for those who are walking impaired. 

Read More.

Military Ministry Symposium

Saturday, July 29th, 11:00am - 3:00pm



Join Military Missioner Captain Tierian (Randy) Cash, CHC, USN, Retired for a Military Mission Symposium on Saturday, 29 July 2023. Explore ways to reach out to active military members, veterans, retired, and their families.

Click here for more information and to register

Godly Play Training

The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego is pleased to offer a Godly Play Core Training Retreat on August 11-13, 2023. Summer is the perfect time to plan and prepare to welcome families in the Fall. 

Click here for more information and to register

Faith to Go Podcast

In this week's episode, Robert Vivar, Migration Missioner for the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego, joins Charlette and David to share his beautiful work with our communities of migrating people. 

Listen Here

Gifts to ERD Support those in Crisis



Episcopal Relief and Development helps people facing hardships all over the world. Consider making a donation to ERD to support families devastated by war in Ukraine, earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, or those affected by climate change. Give

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