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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.
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Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
September 24, 2023
Collect For Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
Grant us, Lord, not to be anxious about earthly things,
but to love things heavenly; and even now, while we are placed among things
that are passing away, to hold fast to those that shall endure;
through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Readings for Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
Jonah 3:10-4:11
Psalm 145:1-8
Philippians 1:21-30
Matthew 20:1-16
Worship Booklet for Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
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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!
Beginning October 1st, Sunday School will be held during the 9 am service.
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Altar Flowers for 2023
The altar flowers for Sunday, September 24, 2023
are given by Marcia Morris in honor of Michael Morris' birthday.
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.
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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.
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Prayers and Squares: The Prayer Quilt Ministry
St. John's is a member of a national organization called "Prayers and Squares: The Prayer Quilt Ministry".
Starting in October, we will meet on the 2nd Tuesday of each month 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. If you don't sew but would like to be a part of this ministry, there are many other quilt-making steps you can help with.
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.
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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, September 27th
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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, Devon Strunk,
Matt Hernandez, Daniel Getreu, Taylor Harrold, Jorge Zuazua, Sebastian Morales, Roberto Chavez, Ryan Lothspeich, Andrew C. Dugger, Dan and Chelsey Nyaradi, Gen. G.J. Heinrich and Pedro Bonilla.
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, Karen Polk, Donald Starr,
Bob Milam, Cookie Tichonchuk, Barbara Duncan and Nancy Stewart.
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. Timothy's in San Diego.
In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, we pray for the Church of Ireland
In the Military Cycle of Prayer, we pray for veterans of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.
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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.
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OUTREACH AND EVANGELIZATION | |
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New Blanket Donations
We are accepting monetary donations for new blankets given to children at Domestic Violence Shelters. The box for your donation is on the counter in the narthex. Please make checks payable to St. John's Episcopal Church, and put "new blankets" in the memo line.
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Outreach Collections
We will continue our ongoing collections for:
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New Blankets - Domestic Violence Shelters (Denise Czer and Linda Dennehy)
- Eyeglasses
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Greeting Cards - ECS HeadStart (Judy McKay)
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Clean, Gently Used Blankets - Dreams for Change
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Emergency Food Pantry - South Bay Community Services (Maria and Joe Love)
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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.
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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
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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.
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We Are Available in Your Time of Need
If you have a pastoral emergency when the parish offices are closed,
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ADMINISTRATION AND VESTRY | |
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Vestry Meeting
Tuesday, September 26th at 6:00pm on Zoom
All St. John's parishioners are invited to attend Vestry meetings. Our next Vestry
meeting is Tuesday, September 26th at 6:00 pm. Please contact Rev. Roger or Maria in the office and we will send you the Zoom link for the meeting.
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Upcoming Events at St. John's
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September 21st: Finance Committee Meeting, 6:00pm, on Zoom
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Tuesday, September 26th: Vestry Meeting, 6:00pm, on Zoom
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October 5th: La Misa in English Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at 6:00pm in Nale Hall
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October 7th: Health Fiesta, 9:00-1:00 in Nale Hall
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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 and Tuesday afternoons, and all day on 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.
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Cheryl and Wayne Seppala in Concert
"San Diego's Organ Sweethearts"
Saturday, September 23rd at 3:00pm (please note new time)
Trinity Facility, 3902 Kenwood, Spring Valley, CA, 91977
The Theatre Organ Society of San Diego proudly presents a member-requested concert program featuring two of our chapter founding members… Cheryl and Wayne Seppala.
The Seppala’s program will showcase their individual and combined talents as they play a variety of Broadway, Americana and seasonal popular music on San Diego’s ONLY real theatre pipe organ installed in a church.
Cheryl and Wayne have been highly involved in the San Diego “organ scene” for over 40 years and are often affectionately referred to as "San Diego’s Organ Sweethearts." We agree!
Ticket Prices:
$20 General *
$15 Member*
Under 16 yrs FREE
*$3 ADVANCE PURCHASE DISCOUNT
Tickets may be purchased at the Theater Organ Society of San Diego website: click here
Mention St. John's for a Special $12 Admission
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3rd Annual ECS at San Diego Loyal
Sunday, September 24th at 3pm
Torero Stadium
5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, CA 92110
Episcopal Community Services invites you to participate in our 3rd annual ECS night at San Diego Loyal.
Join clients, staff and ECS supporters for a fun, family-friendly evening as we cheer on San Diego's local professional soccer team and celebrate the transformative works of ECS.
Please arrive early to watch our Head Start scholars participate in the pre-game ceremonies and escort the players to the field.
The team will visit the St. John's Head Start location on September 14th.
Buy your tickets to the game here: SD Loyal Tickets
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50 Years of Music
(as published in the Diocesan Newsletter)
By: Diane Gustafson
In 1973 St. John’s Episcopal Church in Chula Vista hired a teenager as their organist. This year marks fifty years of faithful service and beautiful music by Cheryl Seppala!
She has served with five rectors and many assistants and interims. Cheryl truly is St. John’s institutional memory and a blessing to all.
In 2006 Jane Graves Ferguson retired as choir director, the tenth with whom Cheryl had worked. Fr. George Keith asked Cheryl to fill in temporarily “for a few months”. Cheryl says, “I don’t know how it happened” but all these years later, she is still wearing two hats.
Read More
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LARK: Localized Anti-Racism Knowledge
This EDSD grown two-day anti-racism workshop focuses on local history and populations and deals with regional issues and stories.
It will take place in-person on October 27 (4-9 pm) & October 28 (9:30 am-4:30 pm) at St. Margaret’s, Palm Desert.
Read More
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Cursillo Back to the Mountain Retreat
The Cursillo Back to the Mountain Retreat will be Friday, October 27th through Sunday, October 29th at the Whispering Winds Camp and Conference Center near Julian. This retreat is for those who have already made their Cursillo weekend.
Click here for more information and to register
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Faith to Go Podcast
This week Charlette and David wrestle with ideas, share thoughts, and seek wisdom around equity and labor all while Greg shares a God Listening.
Listen Here
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Pet Blessings to Go!
By: Chris Tumilty, Director of Communications
The tradition of blessing animals can be traced back 800 years to Saint Francis of Assisi. His pioneering act of blessing animals highlighted the intrinsic connection between humans and all of creation. Recognizing the divine in all living beings has only become more relevant today, especially when we consider recent data on pet ownership.
Between 2018 and 2020, the landscape of pet ownership underwent a notable shift. Millennials, representing 32% of all U.S. pet owners in 2020, have shown a growing affinity, especially towards cats and birds, with ownership percentages rising from 30% to 34% for cats and a significant jump from 36% to 45% for birds within these two years. Despite these changes, dogs remained the top pet choice for this generation, with 80% of Millennial pet owners having canine companions. Gen Z, the age group immediately following Millennials, accounted for 14% of pet ownership, indicating the continued importance of pets for younger generations. Read More
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Wildfire Preparedness
By: Chris Tumilty, Director of Communications
As the beauty of Southern California lures us into a sense of tranquility, the wildfire season reminds us to remain vigilant. It's not just homes at risk but also places of worship—our churches, which serve as crucial community hubs and sanctuaries in times of crisis.
In the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego, the threat of wildfires is an unfortunate but undeniable reality, particularly as we face increasingly unpredictable weather patterns. The area's natural landscape, chaparral, scrublands, and canyons provide ample fuel for fires to ignite and spread. Adding to this are the seasonally hot, dry Fall conditions, exacerbated by the Santa Ana winds that can swiftly turn a small flame into an uncontainable blaze. Read More
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Climate Trauma Interfaith Workshop
Saturday, September 23, 9:00am - 2:30pm
Hosted by St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church
6556 Park Ridge Blvd, San Diego
We are already experiencing extreme heat, wildfires, floods, hurricanes and rising ocean temperatures. This one-day workshop will lift the voices of our community to discuss how we can come together and address and support each other in times of climate upheaval and trauma in order to find tools and strength.
Click Here to Register
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EDSD's 50th Annual Diocesan Convention
Diocesan Convention will be held in person November 10-11
at St. Paul's Cathedral in San Diego. Below you will find a rough schedule. These times are subject to change.
Friday, November 10
Check-in 1:00-2:00 pm
Convention Business 2:00-5:00 pm
Dinner and Keynote 5:00-8:00 pm
Saturday, November 11
Check-in 7:00-8:30 am
Convention Business 8:30-4:00 pm with breaks
Nominations for Elected Positions are now open
Nominations for Servant Ministry Awards are open
Canonical Changes are due August 9
Resolutions to Convention are due October 10
Information about registration, schedule, and more will be provided soon. Learn More
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Visitors to Diocesan Convention and EDSD’s 50th Celebration Dinner
This year holds special significance as we are celebrating 50 years as a diocese. We've journeyed together through half a century, carrying forward our faith and mission. Join us for EDSD’s 50th Annual Convention (November 10-11) and reflect on the challenges overcome and victories achieved at the 50th Anniversary Dinner at St. Paul’s Cathedral (November 10). Seating is limited. Tickets are sold on a first come first served basis.
Buy Tickets Here
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Support Episcopal Relief and Development
Partner with Episcopal Relief & Development to provide support to people affected by the earthquake in Morocco, flooding in Libya, the deadly fires in Hawaiʻi, Hurricane Idalia in Florida, families devastated by war in Ukraine, earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, and those affected by climate change.
Visit episcopalrelief.org today to make a contribution
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