St. John's Episcopal Church - Centreville, VA
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Parish News - February 2, 2022
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Dear St. John's Parishioners and Friends:
Every year, each Episcopal congregation in the Diocese of Virginia has an Annual Parish Meeting. The purpose of this meeting is to elect new Vestry members to 3 year terms (see the bios below of those who are running for the Vestry), thank those who have finished their 3 year terms (Val Tucker and Andrew Wade), elect a parish representative and alternate to represent St. John's at the Annual Diocesan Convention and the regional meetings, to hear about the state of the parish and our financial picture. It's an important meeting for all parishioners to attend.
All communicants in "good standing" (those who have attended a service at least 3 times in the past year and give regularly (time, talent, treasure) to support the church) are eligible to vote.
Our Annual Parish Meeting will be this Sunday, February 6 at 12:00 noon on Zoom. The agenda, the reports from various committees and groups, and reports from the Rector and church officials will be sent out tomorrow. Please read the documents before the meeting and print out any that you want to reference during the meeting. The link to the Zoom meeting will be sent out tomorrow, but we will list it here now:
Following the meeting, the returning Vestry members and newly elected Vestry members will stay on Zoom and have an introductory meeting. The Senior Warden, Junior Warden, Register and Treasurer will be elected.
Please join us on Sunday, first for the online service followed by the Annual Parish Meeting at noon.
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The Rev. Carol Hancock
Rector
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As most of you know, Helen Rusnak, a dedicated parishioner and choir member, died on January 20.
David Weir put together the following video for all who would like to hear Helen sing one more time...
(No arrangements have yet been made for a celebration of Helen's life. It may be held in the spring.)
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In February, we will have online services only
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We will have no in-person services in February due to the large number of COVID cases in Fairfax County and in the state of Virginia. The services will be live streamed at 9:30 AM on Sunday morning, and they can be watched later as well. While we would all prefer to gather in person to worship on Sundays, we are taking this step to insure the safety of everyone, particularly the most vulnerable. The link to the online service is found below and will be the same link every Sunday. 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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PARISH NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
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OUR ANNUAL PARISH MEETING WILL BE THIS
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6 - 12:00 NOON - ON ZOOM.
ALL PARISHIONERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND.
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The Vestry candidates and a short biography of each follows:
Elise Wade Crawford - I began attending St. John’s in the mid-90’s, when we were still meeting at a local school while the Parish Hall was being constructed. I have previously served on the Vestry, was President of the ECW, served on the altar guild, was a member of a Covenant Discipleship Group, led the Newcomers’ Ministry and was very active in fellowship and outreach projects. Lately, I have been a reader and an usher. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and have spent my career working locally in community mental health. My husband and I live in Manassas. I have made life-long friends at St. John’s and am willing to serve again on the Vestry because it takes all of us working together to make St. John’s the wonderful faith community that it is.
Sandy Jones - I have been a member of St. John's for over 20 years. My husband Dan and I joined when we were expecting our first child. Now both of our girls are away in college. The ministries I have been involved with over the years were mostly around the children. I taught Sunday School for many years which also led to Vacation Bible School. Many summers I helped plan VBS and was a group teacher. More recently I have been helping by creating the Sign-ups for the various parish activities.
Susie Pike - Susie is honored to run for the Vestry of St. John’s. She and her husband Larry have been members of St. John’s and the choir since the mid 1990’s. Over the years Susie has been active in many areas of the church as a member of the history committee, communication committee, Senior High youth group leader, Vacation Bible School teacher and was part of the leadership team that annexed the property now known as Gilead Green. Most recently Susie was a member of the vestry from 2019 -2021 serving as senior warden for two years, and is presently on the finance committee.
At the Annual Parish Meeting, we will also be electing one delegate and one alternate to represent St. John's at the South Fairfax Regional Meetings (3-4 per year) and the Annual Diocesan Convention (held in November, in Arlington this year). If you are interested in running for either of these positions, please let Carol know as soon as possible.
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Looking ahead - Our Lenten book study will use the book "Soul Stages: Surviving and Thriving in the Second Half of Life" by Christopher Chamberlin Moore (2021) We will be looking at times of transition and change in our lives, as we look ahead to transition and change at St. John's. Please order your own book, which can be found on Amazon. We will meet on Wednesdays at 7:00 PM on Zoom during Lent.
Please remember to send in your monthly pledge or donation. Even though we are not currently having in-person worship services, our bills continue to come in.
Online services on YouTube - Thanks to David Weir and John Tucker, our live streamed services are posted on YouTube. Underneath the video is a button you can click on to make you a "subscriber". Being a subscriber is only for St. John's posts. David has informed us that if we can get 100 people to subscribe, he can do more things with the videos. So the next time you watch a service, please become a subscriber.
If you are not receiving the E Notes on a regular basis each Wednesday, please check your spam folder, and it may have gone there. Why? There is not a good answer to that question, but something changed along the route. Then go to your email address book, and add St. John's Episcopal Church, [email protected]. If you continue not to receive it, please let Catherine Packard know at that same email address.
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*Wood Bundles Now For Sale*
The price is still nominal at $5 per bundle and the bundles are located outside the breezeway. Donations can be put in the envelopes provided and put in the secure adjacent mailbox.
Andrew Wade
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OUTREACH and VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
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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:
We are still seeking a volunteer to help organize the Katherine Hanley House Family Shelter’s Donations room. Please let Deacon Steve know if you can help with this in person outreach effort!
- On-call movers: 3-4 volunteers with a pick-up truck or U-Haul Rental Truck, must be able to lift and move furniture and other household items. Let Steve know if you are interested in volunteering and especially if you have a truck.
- Volunteer Delivery Driver (VDD): Provides essential help in getting items to community members, residents, and Shelter House Program Participants. The VDD is asked to assist in delivering items.This position requires a working vehicle, license, and personal ability to navigate to new places. Items to be delivered range in size, quantity, and description. This is a flexible / on-call position. (Ages 17+)
- Volunteer On Call Moving Assistant (VOCMA): Requires the ability to lift, carry, and drive. They work directly with residents who are moving out of shelter or relocating and need assistance in both loading and transporting items such as boxes, furniture, etc. This position involves both physical labor and logistical planning. The VOCMA agrees to be added to an “on call” list and contacted by Shelter House staff when needs within the community arise. This position does not include the transportation of people. (Ages 18+)
- Volunteer Shelter Assistant (VSA): A versatile position that participates in
onsite tasks such as cleaning, organizing, and various hands-on activities depending on the needs of the shelter determined by the Building Manager and/or Community Coordinator. This position requires the ability to lift, carry, and bend. The VSA might have direct contact with shelter residents since much of their work is within and surrounding the building. (Ages 16+)
- 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. Note: positions may require training from the KKHFS particularly those involving direct contact with clients.
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SOCKS & SEATS NEED TO BE DROPPED OFF AT THESE 2 POLICE STATIONS ONLY, NOT AT ST. JOHN'S.
Sully Station: C/O PFC Hawkins, 4900 Stonecraft Blvd Chantilly, VA 20151
Or
Fair Oaks Station, C/O MPO Jacobson, 12300 Jackson Mem Hwy, Fairfax, VA 22033
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Western Fairfax Christian Ministries has put out their 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.
· Canned garbanzo beans (low salt preferred)
· Canned kidney beans, red beans, and black beans (low salt preferred)
· Canned pasta
· Pasta Sauce (low salt preferred)
· Canned Tuna and Canned Chicken
· Flavored pasta/rice
· Mashed Potatoes
· Oatmeal (Quaker Oats Healthy Old Fashioned Oatmeal)
· Canned vegetables (corn, carrots, spinach, beets) (low salt preferred)
· Canned Pineapple (no sugar added preferred)
· Tomato Paste (low salt preferred)
· Toiletries: Toilet paper, shampoo, conditioner, feminine pads, deodorant, baby wipes, shaving cream, mouth wash (NOTE: we are not currently in need of diapers due to our partnership with Greater DC Diaper Bank. Please only donate larger size pull ups or wipes if you want to donate items for babies.)
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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Sign Up: 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. If you would like to do either of these, CLICK HERE.
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Sign Up: Altar Flowers
Please indicate how you wish your flower donation to appear in the Sunday bulletin. (Wedding anniversary, in memory of someone - something special you want to remember by providing flowers.) CLICK HERE
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Service of Evening Prayer - Virtually
Every Wednesday, St. John's has a Service of Evening Prayer. It is a peaceful way to end the day, and it's now being held virtually. Here is the link to this evening's service:
Wednesday, February 2
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THE ADULT LECTIONARY FORUM - IN PERSON & ON ZOOM
will not be held this Sunday due to the Annual Parish Meeting being held. It will be held next week, and it will have a new login link.
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SUNDAY WORSHIP & EDUCATION
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THE ADULT LECTIONARY FORUM - HELD EACH SUNDAY
All are invited to join in, following the Sunday service, in the library. Or use the link to the Lectionary Forum via Zoom, in case you cannot attend in person, found above.
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We can prepare our hearts & minds by reading ahead
for the Sunday Service lesson
The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany
February 6, 2022
The First Reading: Isaiah 6:1-13
Even as Isaiah is given a vision of heaven, one we repeat every Sunday in the Eucharistic Prayer, the prophet is also given the hard truth of trial and condemnation before God’s redemption may take hold.
The Psalm: 138, P. 793, BCP
The Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11
Faith and evangelism are not a contest to win, but God’s bestowal of grace to each person. In Jesus, all are given the gift of God’s grace, and it is our joy to pass on the Good News.
The Gospel: Luke 5:1-11
Simon Peter is called to discipleship with Jesus. After a fruitless night and a morning lesson by the Teacher, Simon and the sons of Zebedee are charged to become fishers of men.
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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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Joy Comes in the Morning
Acrylic on canvas
Bishop Susan E. Goff
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Companion
Christ is already standing at the door of our heart knocking — he’s been with us on this journey before we even started, seeking us, out of His love for us, and he’ll be with us the whole way, especially when it gets rough.
-Br. Nicholas Bartoli
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and the office number is 703-803-7500.
May our ministry together spread God's love to all whom we encounter.
- Carol
The Rev. Carol Hancock, Rector
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