It is with mixed emotions that I write to share that our Associate Rector, the Rev. Michael Cannon, will be leaving us the middle of next month. Fr. Michael has been called to serve as Rector of Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church in Shreveport, Louisiana. He will begin his service at St. Paul’s on 1 March. We are thrilled for Michael and Erika that they have received and followed this call, but we will miss them.

Fr. Michael has served as Associate Rector at St. John’s since 25 October 2019. In the brief time that he and I have ministered together at St. John’s, I have been deeply impressed by his pastoral care and sensitivity, his excellent preaching, his administrative ability, and, most of all, his love for our Lord and his Church. Erika has been a tremendous support for his ministry and has contributed to our common life in countless ways. St. John’s has been abundantly blessed through Michael’s and Erika‘s ministry and they will be greatly missed.

St. John’s will thank Michael and Erika for their service and wish them Godspeed in their new adventure as they follow God’s call to St. Paul’s, Shreveport, on their last Sunday, 13 February. You may also express your thanks tangibly by contributing to Fr. Michael’s “purse,” which will be presented to him on his last Sunday.

Come celebrate Fr. Reho and Lori's last Sunday with us as they leave to follow a call to St. Catherine's in Temple Terrace. Fr. James will preach and celebrate at both the 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. celebrations of the Holy Eucharist on Sunday, January 23, and there will be a reception for him and Lori following the 10:00 a.m. service.

To contribute to a financial purse for Fr. Reho, please visit our website and indicate "Purse" in the dropdown menu for "Fund," or send a check to the Church Office with a note to direct the funds to that purpose.

The next Adult Enquirers Class will begin soon. The class will prepare participants for adult Baptism, Confirmation, Reception, or Reaffirmation and will meet most Sundays. The format (virtual vs in-person) will be determined soon. There may be a nursery provided if needed.

The course will delve into foundational topics such as The Book of Common Prayer, Holy Scripture, Sacraments, Key Doctrine, Church History, Worship and Hymnody, Mission and Outreach, and Responsibilities of the Laity. Please contact Fr. Michael with questions and look for more information soon.

The St. Bartholomew Travel Society is pleased to offer, in conjunction with ETS Tours, a small group tour featuring The Oberammergau Passion Play and Select European Capitals from June 1 through June 10, 2022. Click on the photo to download a full brochure.

The Oberammergau Passion Play, delayed by the pandemic, now is planned for 2022. Offered only once in a decade, there is great anticipation and excitement about its 2022 return. St. Bartholomew's Travel Society has secured a small number of spaces in the tour offered by ETS Tours which begins June 1. The ten day, all-inclusive tour starts from $5,098. It is expected that this tour will fill up quickly. Deadline for registration is January 31, 2022.

Questions? Contact Mary Lou McFate at marymcfate@msn.com or Linda Robinson lindarobinsonsrq@gmail.com.

The Chapel of the Resurrection is getting new plantings. Please know that the removal of the older plants was done by volunteers, longtime (even some lifelong) members of St. John’s who treated this sacred ground in an appropriate and particular manner. The volunteers did a terrific job, working together on a shared goal to preserve and beautify this special space for our St. John’s community.

Strategic, long, and short term planning for the space has begun with dedicated volunteers. The new plantings will begin in stages after Gasparilla in the coming months. They will be accomplished strategically to maintain serenity and preserve resources.

If you have any questions, please contact Suzy Lopez, whose grandmother, aunt, and stepfather and many family friends have been interred in the Chapel.

A “purse“ will be presented to Fr. Reho on his final Sunday, January 23. If you would like to contribute to this financial gift for him, click here, adding the note or instruction, “Fr. Reho‘s Purse.” You may also send in a check made out to St. John’s with “Fr. Reho‘s Purse“ in the memo line to St. John’s Episcopal Church, 906 S. Orleans Ave., Tampa, FL 33606.

6th to 12th graders! St John’s EYC will meet this Sunday, Middle schoolers (6th to 8th graders) from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m., and High schoolers (9th to 12th graders) from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall!

Youth, do you have activities going on? Let Ayana know, she'd love to be there!

Registration for our 2022 Youth Mission Trip is open! We will be serving in New Orleans from Thursday, June 2 through Thursday, June 9. The cost is $550 per person. We will sign for 30 service hours, and a $100 deposit will secure your spot!

Don’t forget to follow our EYC Instagram to stay up to date on current and upcoming events. we are taking a break from the One Minute Devotionals until the New Year, when it will become a monthly addition to our EYC Instagram, but we

Join our Remind EYC group text to stay up to date on EYC happenings by clicking here (from your phone)!

The Women’s Mid Morning Bible Study has embarked on a study of three of Paul’s pastoral letters using the book Paul, The Pastoral Letters: 1 and 2 Timothy and Titus.

On Tuesday, January 25, the Women’s Mid Morning Bible Study will continue the study of three of Paul’s epistles, using the book, “Paul, The Pastoral Letters : 1 and 2 Timothy and Titus” by N. T. Wright. Father Don Goodheart will guide the group’s study of 1 Timothy, Chapters 3 and 4.

They are beginning the winter/spring study on Zoom with the hope of transitioning to in-person meetings later in the spring. They invite all women of the Parish to join them from 10:00 to 11:15 a.m. on alternate Tuesdays. If you have not participated previously and would like to receive a Zoom invitation, email Sharon Stoll at harpwings@aol.com. For more information, contact Pat Wilson at patwilson68@tampabay.rr.com or 813.245.9562.

The Wednesday Afternoon adult formation group continues on Zoom on Wednesdays from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. The group studies the work of a variety of Christian writers; group discussions are lively and substantive. All are welcome. The group is beginning 2022 with a study of Gerald May’s book,The Dark Night of the Soul. For more information contact Deacon Kathleen at kmoore@stjohnstampa.org or 785.9400.

We are in need of Sandwich Sunday hosts for this year. Hosts can assemble lunches at their own homes, and deliver them to Faith Cafe the next day, or assemble them in the Parish Hall with help from other parishioners. Costs are reimbursed by the parish.

Available dates are: January 16, February 20, April 17, May 15, June 19, July 17, August 21, September 18, October 16, and December 18. Contact Cindy Martin if you can help!

Flowers and the candle adorning the High Altar and the flowers at the Chapel Altar on Sundays and Holy Days are financially supported by individuals and families in memory of departed loved ones or in thanksgiving for blessings received.

If you would like to make a memorial or give a gift in thanksgiving on one of the dates below, contact us at parish@stjohnstampa.org or 259.1570.

February 6 - Church Altar flowers

February 20 - Church Altar flowers

February 20 - Chapel Altar flowers

Contact Laurie Lawther at llawther@stjohnstampa.org to set up.

Go to www.stjohnstampa.org and click on "Give Now" on the right side of the top blue bar. The church now has the ability to accept credit and debit card payments, along with checking/savings account payments. To make a pledge or pay in some other way, click on "Stewardship" in the top website menu.

In the 'To' field of the text type 73256, then in the message, type SJE. You will receive a text back immediately with a link to complete the payment.

Laurie is available to walk you through any of these methods by email at llawther@stjohnstampa.org or call her at the parish offices at 259.1570.

January 20, Ellis Weekley, Helen Schumal, James Harrington

January 21, Laura Cruse, Marla Farrior, Peggy Sauerwein, Brenna Garber

January 22, James Graff, Doug Arthur, Kelly Holbrook

January 23, Jim Martin, Thomas Gardner, Carla Cole, Harrison Minchew

January 24, Dylan Crain, Ron Hulse, Richard Eatman, David Stillie, Erin Carr, Andrew Galavis

January 25, David Wheaton, Calvin Hayes

January 26, Andrew Williams, Greg Rix, Jamie Graff, Noble Tombaugh

The Holy Eucharist (Rite II), 10:00 a.m., Church

The Men's Interactive Bible Study meets every Thursday at 11:45 a.m. to study the readings for the coming week and for fellowship. The group will convene in person in the Lowry Room for those who are comfortable and on Zoom for those who prefer virtual. Contact Lanny Russell at DLRNCRTPA@verizon.net, or Ray Stoll at SSSSTOLL@aol.com with questions or to get the meeting link.

The Holy Eucharist (Rite I), 8:00 a.m., Church, followed by Coffee Hour Fellowship

The Holy Eucharist (Rite II), 10:00 a.m., in the Church and on Facebook, and our website, followed by Coffee Hour Fellowship

Bulletins and other resources are available here. Click here for the readings, St. John's follows Track 2.

The Contemporary Women's Bible Study (CWBS) group does a weekly virtual study on Tuesday evenings from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. This is a Zoom meeting, so if you are interested in participating, contact Deacon Kathleen at 785.9400 or kmoore@stjohnstampa.org; or Sally Thompson at tampasal@gmail.com or 254.3009 for the link.

In addition to welcoming in-person attendance at the 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. Sunday services, St. John's streams our 10:00 a.m. services live on Facebook. Access the stream at our page at https://www.facebook.com/stjohnstampa/. The stream is also live on our website. Please access our most current safety guidance here.

The audio for sermons is here. New sermons are uploaded by Tuesday each week. Bulletins for Sundays are here, each week's bulletin is uploaded to this page by Saturday. Click here to find the readings for this coming Sunday (St. John's follows Track 2). You can also see Sunday services on our YouTube channel, they are uploaded each Sunday by mid-afternoon.

The Church Office is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Email us at parish@stjohnstampa.org or call 259.1570.

Our clergy and staff and your fellow parishioners stream evening prayer daily Monday through Saturday at 4:00 p.m. on Facebook Live. Intercessory prayers are invited in the comments during the feed.

Compline is offered by the brothers of the Society of St John the Evangelist on their web site at www.ssje.org on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at 8:30 p.m EST.

If you have any questions or trouble using the online services noted above, please contact Lee Lowry by replying to this email. You can also contact the clergy member or parishioner who is the contact for each ministry. 

Father Robinson: 941.350.0043

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 at email at mcannon@stjohnstampa.org or by phone at 864.320.7116. He will match needs with resources so we are able to help one another in Christ's name.