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Supporting Your Parish and Your Fellow Parishioners
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| During this time, although we are not able to meet in worship as usual, the work of the Parish goes on. We hope that if you are able, you will continue to make your weekly contribution online here. Giving with credit and debit cards will be available within the week. See below for more information on giving to St. John's, including text to give options. |
| If you are someone who is able to help your fellow parishioners with errands and other means of support, please contact Fr. MIchael at mcannon@stjohnstampa.org. Conversely, if you are a parishioner who needs help, please also contact Fr. Michael. |
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Coronavirus Response at St. John's
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All meetings and events, including Sunday services, have been cancelled or postponed for the time being. A complete list of cancellations is below. The exception is today's service, which will take place as usual at 10:00 a.m. This service will take place in the Church so as to allow for social distancing and will be a noonday prayer service, not a Eucharist. There will be no laying on of hands or anointing during the service.
St. John's will continue to stream the 9:15 a.m. service on Facebook Live. Access the stream at our page at https://www.facebook.com/stjohnstampa/. You can view the service from Sunday, March 15 here.
The Church will be open during regular hours should you wish to pray, and the Chapel of the Resurrection, outdoors in the courtyard, is open 24/7. Please practice social distancing measures with other parishioners.
Although in-person pastoral visits will be restricted, your clergy are available to you for pastoral conversations. If you are unable to reach them at the Church offices, please call directly. They can be reached at these numbers:
Pastoral Emergency Line: (813) 906-5199
Father Connelly: (813) 250-6293
Father Cannon: (864) 320-7116
Father Goodheart: (321) 446-4934
Deacon Moore: (813) 785-9400
Father Reho: (917) 526-0746
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Meeting Virtually
Your clergy plan to offer services of the Daily Office through Zoom Conferencing. We are still developing a schedule. If you would like to be included in the invitations to join these services, please email
jedgar@stjohnstampa.org
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Men's Thursday Bible Study and Lunch
If you would like to join the virtual meeting and did not receive credentials, contact John Edgar at jedgar@stjohnstampa.org.
Youth Confirmation Classes
Ayana is creating videos, this week's can be found here. She can be contacted by text or email with questions or to participate in the activities and discussions she suggests in the video.
Enquirers Classes
The Enquirers Class for this coming Sunday has been moved online. Fr. Michael has sent out login credentials by email, but if you did not receive them or if you have difficulty logging in, please contact him.
Contemporary Women's Bible Study
Women's Mid Morning Bible Study
If you would like to join this group virtually but did not receive log in information, please contact Sharon Stoll at harpwings@aol.com.
Cancellations/Postponements
Moms' Meet Up
Stations of the Cross
Thursdays in Lent
Family Services
Sunday School for Children
Sunday Adult Christian Formation
Holy Hospitality Coffee Hour
EYC
The St. John's Book Club
Wednesday Nights in St. John's
Office volunteers should not come in, nor should acolytes, Altar Guild members, vergers, lectors, LEMs, or any other ministry members or volunteers.
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There are many resources, both national and local, available during this time to help you keep up with swiftly changing events and keep yourself and your family safe. A few are below.
Centers for Disease Control
USF Public Health
USF has experts available to answer questions.
State of Florida
Hillsborough County
City of Tampa
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Ben Sheen Concert Rescheduled
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The Ben Sheen concert has been postponed, but we will plan to welcome him back to St. John's on Sunday, October 25, at 5:00 p.m. More information will be available soon.
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60th Annual Ann Zack Interfaith Gathering Cancelled
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Due to virus concerns, the Ann Zack Interfaith Gathering has been cancelled.
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Children's Ministry and Sunday School Notes
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VBS 2020 Registration Remains Open
Participant and volunteer registration for St John's 2020 Vacation Bible School, still planned to take place June 15 through 19 at St John's Middle Division campus, is now open!
Click here to go there.
St John's VBS is open to potty trained 3 year olds up to current 4th graders, and the cost is $40 per child. If your child is in 5th grade or older, we'd love to have them volunteer! This year's theme is Rocky Railway--a mountain adventure! At Rocky Railway, kids will discover that Jesus' power can pull them through life's ups and downs. Rocky Railway is filled with incredible Bible-learning experiences kids see, hear, touch, and even taste! Sciency-Fun Gizmosā¢, team-building games, cool Bible songs, and tasty treats are just a few of the standout activities that help faith flow into real life.
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Egg Painting Cancelled
Our Easter egg painting party has been cancelled. But please share your family creations with us at www.facebook.com/stjohnstampa.org! |
EYC Movie Night Cancelled
The EYC movie night, planned for this Sunday, March 22, has been cancelled. EYC will not meet this Sunday.
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Information and Resources for our Parish Family
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This Week's Birthdays
March 19, Nancy Crane, Margaret McCormick, Lisa Leal, Stacey Arcuri
March 20, Tiffany Blume, Jack Casey, Charles Arnold, Mank Saunders
March 21, Rick Barrs, Sterling Purdy, Emma Matthews
March 22, Miriam Faircloth, Rich Whiteley, Amanda Whittlesey
March 23, Patty Crumpton, Pat Van Dyke, John Guyton, Beth Heisel, Chris Farmen, Michael Matthews, Charlie Sansone
March 24, Stephen Crane, Catherine Marston, Andrew Deitzer
March 25, Allison Foley, Evan Simmons, Whitney Tozier
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Sunday's Scripture Snippet
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lmighty God, you know that we have no power in ourselves to help ourselves: Keep us both outwardly in our bodies and inwardly in our souls, that we may be defended from all adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The Collect for Sunday, March 15
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Hospital Visitation
We want to provide support during your time of need. However, because health regulations prohibit the clergy from being informed when our parishioners are in the hospital, we will not know if you or someone you love is there unless you tell us. We want to provide support in any time of need or crisis. Please call the parish offices at 259.1570 or
click here to email us to let us know when you need us.
If you have a pastoral emergency when the parish offices are closed, please call 906.5199.
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