St. John's Episcopal Church - Centreville, VA
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Parish News - July 20, 2022
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PLEASE NOTE: Due to the surge in Corona Virus in FFX, St. John's is asking everyone to continue wearing masks at the Sunday service.
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Dear St. John's Parishioners and Friends:
From the Deacon:
In my sermon last Sunday, I encouraged all of Christ’s children to establish a practice of daily prayer and bible study. I gave you an example of my daily encounter with God’s word and call to serve. In this week’s Gospel, Jesus does the same for his disciples, which includes us! “Jesus was praying in a certain place, and after he had finished his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.” He then taught them what we call the “Lord’s Prayer”. He goes on to give us an example of the power of persistence, that praying everyday and continuously, we will get whatever we need. Jesus goes on to say, “Ask and it will be given you; search and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you. For everyone who asks receives, and everyone who searches finds, and for everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.” As we continue in this time of transition, let us keep these words in our hearts and minds, knowing that God is with us and the Holy Spirit will be with those who ask him!
Let us keep our Vestry, Discernment Committee, and all members of St. John’s in our prayers as we continue the search for a Priest in Charge.
Peace,
Rev Deacon Steve
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We welcomed The Rev. Philene Ware Dunn on April 24 to St. John's. She is the priest celebrating the Sunday service until July 31. She will be here on Sunday mornings only and will work with Deacon Steve on any pastoral concerns.
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35th Anniversary Celebration Honoring Founding Organizations of Western Fairfax Christian Ministry
St. Johns has been invited as a founding member of the Western Fairfax Christian Ministry to participate in an Annual Fall Fellowship Fundraiser event. It will be held on Sunday October 2 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. The event will be held at the Chantilly National Golf & Country Club with appetizers and desserts, presentations and entertainment. To participate as a Founding organization, we would need to make a total contribution of $1350 which would provide 10 founders tickets and recognition on banner and gift mementos. The Vestry has agreed to provide $350 towards sponsorship to help with their rent and utility costs. However, the $1000 additional contribution at $100 per ticket will be to pay for the event itself and tokens of recognition - not for outreach. We are inviting interested church members or ministry partners to make a $100 contribution for one of the 10 Founders tickets. We are attempting to determine interest in attending before August 1. If you are interested, please contact Deacon Steve ([email protected]) or 703-220-0270 or Bob Faithful ([email protected]) or 703-599-7948 with ticket request.
Please note that there will be tickets available for individuals to purchase and participate if we do not get 10 people at $100 to cover Sponsorship.
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Good news! Our Creation Care Garden on the church patio is yielding increasing amounts of herbs and vegetables.
This week Gail Weirich and I harvested 2 medium size bags of green beans, 10 cucumbers, 7 bell peppers, 1 quart of cherry tomatoes, 19 small bags of basil, 4 small bags of pineapple mint, 3 small bags of chives, 2 small bags of sweet mint, and 1 small bag of rosemary. I delivered the produce to the WFCM food bank on Monday morning. Our harvest weighed in at 12 pounds. Estimated value (based on local grocery store and farmers market prices) was $88.00.
Thank you to all who continue to support this project to help feed the needy in our area.
Blessings, Bev
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We have all seen the horrors of the war in Ukraine. If you would like to help those in need, Episcopal Relief and Development is working closely with a group that is on the ground in Ukraine. You can make a contribution on their website at https://www.episcopalrelief.org/ Please continue to keep the people of Ukraine in your prayers.
A Prayer for all those involved in the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
God of peace and justice, we pray for the people of Ukraine today. We pray for peace and the laying down of weapons. We pray for all those who fear for tomorrow, that your Spirit of comfort would draw near to them. We pray for those with power over war or peace, for wisdom, discernment and compassion to guide their decisions. Above all, we pray for all your precious children, at risk and in fear, that you would hold and protect them. We pray in the name of Jesus, the Prince of Peace. Amen
(written by Archbishop Justin Welby and Archbishop Stephen Cottrell)
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OUTREACH and VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
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Centreville Immigration Forum and Labor Resource Center
Current Volunteer & Intern Opportunities
Here is a list of our current volunteer and internship opportunities. For more information fill out the volunteer intake form.
1. Volunteer in these areas:
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Administration / Community Outreach / Database Management / Marketing Committee / Personnel Committee / Fundraising
2. How can you get involved with the programs and projects of the Centreville Immigration Forum?
- Our bimonthly new volunteer orientations are a great way to meet the staff and hear more about our current volunteer needs.
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Please fill out the Intake form, include your resume,and we will reach out to you shortly with information about the next information session. Be sure to read our Code of Ethics before filling out the form! Join our next orientation!
- Join us in action as we make Centreville a model of how day laborers and the community can work together!
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Top Items Currently Needed by The Katharine K. Hanley Family Shelter
Toothpaste / Shampoo / Conditioner / Body Wash /
Bar Soap / Hand Soap / Deodorant
The items may be dropped off at the office.
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The KKHFS is very thankful for the donations St John’s has provided to support their clients as they transition to their long-term residences. However, they are still looking for volunteers in these various roles to support their long-term success:
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The Katharine K. Hanley Family Shelter is located nearby and currently house up to 12 families onsite, 12 families in hotel sites and serve over 40 families in their prevention and rapid rehousing programs. Seeking volunteers for:
- On-call movers:
- Volunteer Delivery Driver
- Volunteer On Call Moving Assistant
- Volunteer Shelter Assistant
- If you are interested in any of these opportunities, please contact Rev. Deacon Steve at [email protected] who will coordinate with KKHFS Community Coordinator to get you started.
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Western Fairfax Christian Ministries updated list of the foods that they need the most. You can bring your non-perishable items to the church on Sunday mornings, or drop them off in the box outside the door by the breezeway during the week and they will be delivered to WFCM.
Most needed items in the food pantry this month, JULY 2022:
· Canned Vegetables (low salt beets. collard greens, carrots)
· Canned Olives
· Rice - bagged white and brown
· Great Northern, Cannelli, Refried, Pinto, and Black Beans
· Canned Tuna and Vienna Sausages
· Canned Mandarin Oranges, peaches, pineapple, mixed fruit (no sugar added preferred)
· Spaghetti (1 lb. packages)
· Pasta Sauce - canned or jars
· Tomato Sauce, Tomato Paste, Canned Whole Tomatoes (low salt preferred)
· Oatmeal
· Family Size Boxed Cereal
· Sugar
· Peanut Butter
· Jelly
· Ramen soup
· Gluten-free food items
· Family-size Snacks (chips, crackers)
· Cake Mix/Brownie Mix
· Pancake Mix
· Syrup
· Boxed Instant Mashed Potatoes
· Ketchup, Mustard, Mayo, and Salad Dressing (family size not miniature packs)
· Toiletries: Toilet paper, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, toothpaste (NOTE: we are not currently in need of diapers size 0-5 due to our partnership with Greater DC Diaper Bank. Please only donate size 6 or larger size diapers, larger size pull ups size 4T/5T for toddlers, or wipes if you want to donate items for babies.)
They accept food and toiletry donations Monday - Friday 8-10 am at 4511 Daly Drive Suite H (Back Door) and on the second Saturday monthly 9-11 am.
The Western Fairfax Shepherd Center is still accepting volunteer drivers to support clients who need help getting to appointments, shopping trips (for food), and to deliver food from WFCM to clients. Please contact the Shepherd Center at 703-246-5920 or email [email protected] and copy Deacon Steve at [email protected].
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Due to the current increase in COVID19 transmission rates in Fairfax County, the Vestry has decided to continue the masking policy during worship services. We will monitor the transmission rates and modify this policy if things in our area change. We will use the data from the Fairfax County Health Department to make these determinations. This applies to our worship service. The policy of our ministry partners may differ, so please respect them by masking while in other parts of the building. You should also mask If you need to be in close proximity to others in an enclosed space. You never know who may be unable to be vaccinated or is otherwise compromised. Thank you for your cooperation. We also continue our "safe" way of having communion by using the individual cups for the bread and the wine.
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The services continue to be live streamed at 9:30 AM on Sunday morning, and they can be watched later as well. On Saturday, we will resend the link, along with a link for the bulletin and the lectionary class.
SUNDAY LIVESTREAM LINK:
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*Please* consider volunteering -
to support our Sunday Worship.
We need Lectors to read the lessons, ushers to greet and help with the service, sign up below). Consider signing up every 2 months throughout the year, that way some folks aren't leaned on. If you find you can't fill something you signed up for, just let us know. (Senior Warden or Parish Admin)
We need Lay Eucharistic Visitors to help visit our sick and shut-ins who would like communion at their home (see Deacon Steve for this),
We need Altar Guild members to help prepare for our worship service (see Marcia Evans or another A.G. member)
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Sunday service reader or usher We welcome, need, and value your help! The lector will read the 2 lessons and the psalm. The usher will hand out bulletins and bring the elements and offering to the altar.
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Altar Flowers
When you sign up, please indicate how you wish your flower donation to appear in the Sunday bulletin.
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The Adult Lectionary Forum - IN PERSON & ON ZOOM
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SUNDAY WORSHIP & EDUCATION
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We can prepare our hearts & minds by reading ahead
for the Sunday Service lesson
The Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
July 24, 2022
The First Reading: Hosea 1:2-10
God asks Hosea to perform a prophetic act in marrying a prostitute; this serves as a symbol of God’s commitment to wayward Israel.
The Psalm: 85 , BCP p. 708
The Second Reading: Colossians 2:6-19
Jesus Christ is the center of the Christian faith, not ritual or discerning of spirits or rhetorical arguments; let nothing pre-empt Jesus’ place in life and faith.
The Gospel: Luke 11:1-13
Jesus shares the Lord’s Prayer with his disciples and expounds on the sort of God to whom we pray.
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Online Contributions
to St. John's
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St. John's now offers three buttons for online donations via Tithe.ly. You may use the buttons below to go directly to Tithe.ly, or you may download the Tithe.ly app on your phone or tablet.
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The Pledge payment button may be used only to make your pledge payment (after signing up to be a pledger, which may be done at any time in the year. See Carol or Vestry)
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The Facility Campaign button may be used only for any contribution for the facility's buildings and grounds, or special facility campaigns.
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The Donation button may be used for any other type of donation to St. John's. To designate a special purpose (i.e. Organ Fund, Ministry Partner payments, etc.) please send a note to [email protected].
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80th General Convention of The Episcopal Church: July 8 sermon by Presiding Bishop Michael Curry
Click to see the video and text of the sermon.
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The Rev. Canon Mark Stevenson
The Next Bishop Diocesan
of the Diocese of Virginia
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