The Week of January 3, 2021 |
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Feast of The Holy Name Virtual Service |
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On Friday January 1, 2021, there will be a Feast of The Holy Name Spiritual Eucharist at 12:00 pm, premiered on our website, Facebook and YouTube pages. Fr. Wilfredo will be celebrating and preaching.
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Dear Parish Family:
As we come to the end of 2020, along with the Vestry, I want to thank those of you who mailed your 2021 Pledge Card back to the church. By the same token, thank you for your generosity in keeping the work of the parish moving forward. For those who haven't returned your pledge card, this is a gentle reminder to please return it. Normally you could drop it off when coming to church, but as you all know, this year has been different. I realize that the simple task of getting to a mailbox has become a challenge. Please be mindful that we need your Pledge Card to help define our budget for 2021. If you need a new Pledge Card mailed to you, please call Kathy Mcbride at the church: (203) 348-2619, and she will be happy to mail it to you.
As we come to the close of an incredibly challenging year, may God's blessing be upon us!
A Blessed Christmas Season to You,
Fr. Wilfredo+
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George Albert Wagstaff Jr. |
Dear Parishioners:
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of long time St. John's parishioner, Al Wagstaff, father of vestry member, Melody Vezina. Please remember the family in your prayers.
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Annual Parish Meeting |
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Dear Parish Family:
The 2021 Parish Annual Meeting looms over the horizon, and is scheduled for Sunday, January 24th, @ 12:00PM. It will be held online this year, and a Zoom link is forthcoming. Please mark your calendars, as your participation is essential.
As we come to the end of 2020, on behalf of the Vestry, Staff, and our entire Parish Family, I wish you all a transformative and Blessed New Year!
Feliz Navidad,
Fr. Wilfredo Benitez
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Livestreamed Services Coming to St. John's |
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We are excited to announce that our services will soon be live-streamed via our new professionally produced platform, LocalLive. Starting January 10, we will no longer be using Facebook and YouTube to premiere pre-recorded services, but the eucharist will be broadcast live from the newly installed camera in our sanctuary.
You will find the link to our Livestream Services via the button below and on the Home Page of our website. Once on our LocalLive landing page, click the "Watch" button for the service you would like to view.
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A Nightly Prayer from the Service of Compline
Suitable During this Time of Pandemic
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Keep watch, dear Lord, with those who work, or watch, or weep this night, and give your angels charge over those who sleep. Tend the sick, Lord Christ; give rest to the weary, bless the dying, soothe the suffering, pity the afflicted, shield the joyous; and all for your love’s sake. Amen
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All group activities at St. John's, apart from the Sunday morning in-person services, remain canceled until further notice. These include outside groups and ministries using our facilities. |
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NOTE: St. John's services continue online until further notice.
Here are some tips for viewing the service online
this coming Sunday morning:
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Christmas Eve and Christmas Services |
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Children & Teen Video Chat
Sundays at 10 AM!
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Please join us for a video chat with kids and teens. We’ll pray, check in on how we’re doing, share a Bible story, and share gratitudes together.
Sundays at 10:00 AM
The Zoom meeting info will be sent out on Sunday morning.
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Godly Play Sunday School
will be returning on
January 10, 2021 - stay tuned!
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Further Resources for our Children and Youth |
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Resources for kids - Yoga at home!
Rev. Gena Davis is the priest who led the yoga mass at St. John’s. She’s been offering online classes, including a new yoga nidra for kids age 2-12 for $5/family! For all class details, please e-mail her at
Thank you for sharing these Mattie!
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Tuesday Bible Study: Gospel of Matthew
Note new Zoom link
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Join Fr. Sandy on Tuesdays at 2pm online via Zoom for a Bible Study on the Gospel of Matthew. Below is the info:
Meeting ID: 243 991 8700
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Prayers for our parishioners
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UPDATE
Our total for the year is 746lbs.
The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield remains in desperate need for donations. Please continue to help in any way you can.
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A Prayer in a Time of Coronavirus |
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Click on the banner below to read the prayer |
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Dear Parish Family:
Faced with the unfortunate circumstances of having to keep our church closed, in order to help curb the spread of Covid-19, it is imperative that your pledge be either mailed to the church, or better yet, that you make your donations electronically. Please see the instructions below on how to do this.
Our expenses won’t go away even if we’re not having live worship, so I ask that we all be mindful of this. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ms. Kathy McBride, our Parish Administrator. Our vestry, and parish family, will be much appreciative for your efforts.
God’s Grace and Peace,
Fr. Wilfredo+
NOTE: You can simply mail in your check to the church office if you would rather not use the online giving tool. Our Parish Administrator, Kathy McBride, is receiving the mail and doing the banking as usual.
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Have You Seen These Services?
Click on any of the images below to watch and listen
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NOTE: The Community Thrift Shop is closed to the public until further notice due to COVID 19. |
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All group activity at St. John's is cancelled until further notice including outside groups and ministries using our facilities.
Stay updated with meditations, readings, music and sermons by visiting our Facebook page or our website.
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St. John's Office Hours
The Church office is currently closed to public access.
However you may leave a message at 203-348-2619 -
our Parish Administrator, Kathy McBride is checking the messages
many times a day and will respond right away!
Prayer List
FORWARD DAY BY DAY
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