A Prayer for Peace Among the Nations (BCP 816)

Let us pray in this time of conflict for the countries of Russia and the Ukraine,

Sunday, April 17, 2022

9:00 am

Come, pray, sing, receive Holy Communion,

and join us for fellowship following our liturgy.

We will also celebrate the Sacrament of Holy Baptism

of Ivanna Trujillo

and Fernando Trujillo, Jr.,

and renew our own baptismal vows.

Acts 10:34-43

Psalm 118:1, 14-17, 19-24

1 Corinthians 15:19-26

John 20:1-18

St. John's website: saint-johns.org

St. John's YouTube Channel: St. John's Episcopal Church, Chula Vista

The detailed account of Mary Magdalene’s response to Easter morning in John’s Gospel feels relatable in numerous ways. She notices that something is wrong or unexpected, in the stone rolled away from the tomb. She notifies others, as the duties to which she is likely there to attend to can’t occur without a body. And when the others she gathers return to their homes, she remains and weeps, her grief of the last few days perhaps compiled at this moment of real, physical loss and confusion.

What we as the readers know has occurred falls outside of Mary’s ability to comprehend— all that makes sense at this moment is the body of her teacher being taken, a tragedy in itself. She is asked by the two angels and then by Jesus, whom she does not yet recognize, why she is weeping. In Jesus’ question of “Whom are you looking for?” is a call back to the first question Jesus asks in John: “What are you looking for?” (John 1:38). Again, we as the reader of this text might be able to make this connection, but Mary does not realize to whom she is speaking until Jesus calls her by name. In hearing her name in her teacher’s voice, Mary’s eyes are opened to who this person is. Jesus encourages her to not hold on to him, for his work of ascension is not complete, but instead to turn toward her brother and sister disciples to share the good news of what she has seen. We are called to remember that part of the resurrection is letting go of what has been, so that the opportunity for something new to flourish is possible.

• What are you seeking? How are you being called to be aware of the unexpected, beyond comprehension ways that the things you seek may show up in your life?

• How often are we unsure of whether or how God is speaking to us until we experience something that feels like someone we know calling our name? How does that change the way we respond?

• Are there things, both physical and ephemeral, that you attempt to hold on to that perhaps have a greater purpose in being shared?

On the Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday, we began Holy Week as we commemorated Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem where he was hailed as king.

Holy Week will culminate with the Paschal Triduum (sacred three days):

starting the evening of Maundy Thursday, through the evenings of Good Friday and Easter Eve (with the Great Vigil of Easter), and ending the evening of Easter; all celebrating the life, death and resurrection of Jesus.

You are invited, therefore, to join this week in prayer as we celebrate the Paschal Triduum; the holiest time of the church year. The Paschal Triduum is ritually experienced as one liturgy.

6:00PM (Soup Supper in Nale Hall)

7:00PM  (In-person service in Nale Hall; live-streamed)

12:00PM  (In-person liturgy in the church)

If you are not able to attend and would like to pray the traditional Stations of the Cross privately, here is the link to the prayer booklet: Stations of the Cross

7:00PM  (In-person liturgy in the church; live-streamed)

7:00PM  (In-person liturgy in the church; live-streamed)

9:00AM  (In-person liturgy in the church; live-streamed)

Thank you to all who supported this collection. At this time, we have collected 104+ bags of clothing.

We will donate these items to the clients of Episcopal Community Services - Central East Regional Recovery Center (CERRC) and Father Joe’s Villages.

EDSD Cleans Up - This April the EDSD Creation Care Task Force and Youth Collaborative are partnering for an Earth Month Challenge. Help us clean up our diocese!

The idea is simple: your congregation, your youth group, your family, your friends, or even just YOU pick a day to walk your community and pick up trash. As you walk, lift prayers for the community and the world.

When you are done, (if you are able) take a picture of your group, post it on Social Media, tag The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego and use the hashtag #edsdcleansup. Pictures will be reshared on diocesan platforms inspiring others to walk, clean up, and pray too!

St. John's Outreach Committee meets monthly to discuss our parish Outreach activities.

We will continue our ongoing collections for:

Reminder: To make the process more efficient, Please donate only amber-colored prescription bottles with the label removed. For a quick and easy way to do this at home, watch this short video: Label Removal Video

You may also bring your items to church during our weekday office hours, Monday through Thursday from 9am to 3pm. Ring the doorbell, and you will be buzzed in to leave your items outside Nale Hall.

If you do not feel comfortable driving, please contact the parish office, and we will find a volunteer to pick up the items from your home.

Please click on the following link or visit the St. John's website (www.saint-johns.org) for more information on our Outreach Ministries:

Italian Dinner and Fundraiser on Saturday, May 14th hosted by the MOSJ

During the Italian Dinner, we will have our popular Opportunity Drawings as a fundraiser for the church.  Prizes will be displayed and tickets will be sold 6 for $5. If you want a chance to win a prize, deposit one or more tickets into its bag.

Among the items collected so far:

Diane Gustafson is looking for a couple of people to help assemble and wrap the prizes in baskets in the first week of May. Contact her at 619 253-7298 or diangus15@aol.com if you can give a couple of hours. The prizes will be displayed on May 8 in the Narthex, and we'll begin to sell Opportunity Drawing tickets that day.

Parish Potluck with Ethnic Foods on Pentecost Sunday, June 5th

Mark your calendars and save the date of Sunday July 3, 2022, for an all parish, all ages, old- fashioned Ice Cream Social at 3:00 p.m. There will be live entertainment, a community sing along, and lots of non- stop fun and socializing, as well as ice cream sundaes’ with lots of toppings! Please invite your friends and families to this event as we recreate a St. John’s favorite tradition from the past in this year of our Centennial Celebration. More news to come so watch the newsletter. Hope to see you there as well as members of our community!

Parish Art/Variety Show on a date to be determined

St. John’s Parish BBQ and Chili Contest in August hosted by the MOSJ

St. John’s Centennial Dinner on Saturday, September 17th

St. John’s Centennial Liturgy with a visitation from Bishop Susan Brown Snook

on Sunday, September 18th

Parish Centennial Cookbook is being published and will feature the favorite recipes of the parishioners of St. John's.

If you would be interested in any of the following, please contact Nancy: 619-422-7792/ buddys@cox.net. Much of this work can be done from your home.

If you are interested in helping with any of these events, please notify

Maria Love in the Office: 619-422-4141/ maria@saint-johns.org

or Diane Gustafson: 619-253-7298/ diangus15@aol.com 

I'll Bee There Book Sale

Contact Diane Gustafson: 619-253-7298/ diangus15@aol.com if you would like a signed copy of her book I'll Bee There: Short Stories and Personal Essays.

St. John's has four Lay Eucharistic Visitors who are commissioned to bring Holy Communion to anyone requesting a visit.

As we carefully gather in person at St. John's, we would like to remind you that we are here for you!

If you, a family member, neighbor or a friend are interested in celebrating a significant event in your spiritual life, please know that you are welcome.

We would be honored to be a part of your Baptism, Holy Communion, Quinceañera Marriage, Renewal of Vows or Anointing of the Sick.

At St. John's, no matter who you are or where you are on your spiritual journey - you are welcome here

If you have a pastoral emergency when the parish offices are closed,

please call 619-301-0724 or email revroger@saint-johns.org

Please stop and think about a new commitment to join us and become a part of this great group of men doing good works for the benefit of our church community and the wider community. We have a great Italian dinner to plan for that is occurring on May 14th. We would like to join hands together and plan something very special to start off our year leading up to the Centennial in mid- September.

President Tim Attaway is hosting this in his newly furnished entertainment center that used to be an old dusty garage. The old cold workshop is no longer the place to meet, this is better.

The night is Monday April 18th……the day after Easter Sunday. Easy to remember. 6 o’clock pm is the time and the address is 252 Sea Vale Street, Chula Vista CA (just a block away from the Chula Vista DMV), that is…. in north Chula Vista, centrally located for all to find easily. Unlimited parking everywhere so please come and join us.

The main dish will be a choice of Angus burgers and/or BBQ chicken breasts and other delectable items. Please bring something if you would like and hopefully it will complement our dining experience.

Beer, wine and soft drinks will be provided and or bring what you prefer.

I would really appreciate knowing how many to plan for so if you would be so kind drop me a text message or an email and let me know that you are not going to miss this event. There may be a special raffle with tickets given out to all in attendance for a gift giveaway. You would not want to miss that would you?

Text me at 619 417 6392

Email me at trattaway@cox.net

Tim Attaway

President, MOSJ

We need a Coordinator for Lunch Bunch. This involves selecting a restaurant and calling to make a reservation, making sure separate checks will be allowed (we have a list to work from), putting a sign up sheet in the Narthex (if you can't come to church, we can do that), and letting the restaurant know the number of people expected. A small but important volunteer job. Interested? Call or email Maria in the Church office (619-422-4141 or maria@saint-johns.org).

For almost the entire time that Rev. Roger has been at St. John's we have been in a pandemic with part of that time being shut down.

Rev. Roger would like to provide an opportunity for any members of the parish to "get to know him".

On Wednesday mornings from 10:30-11:30, following Morning Prayer and Bible Study,

Rev. Roger will be available in the Rev. Jack and Sarah Tolley Memorial Library for a visit. This is time to get to know him, ask him questions, and learn about his vision and dreams for the church.

If you would like to host a Sunday, you may sign up on the poster in Nale Hall or by calling or emailing Maria at 619-422-4141 or maria@saint-johns.org

Refreshments should be individually portioned or wrapped, or served by a server who is the only one touching the serving implements. Coffee and Clean-up are done by our Sexton, Ryan Attaway.

St. John's choir member Alice Burnham invites you to a performance of Felix Mendelssohn's "Elijah" on Sunday, April 24th at 3 pm at Brown Chapel, Point Loma Nazarene University, 3900 Lomaland Dr.

Join us for Wednesday Morning Prayer and Bible Study

on Wednesdays at 9:30 am as a Zoom meeting.

Please contact Rev. Roger ( revroger@saint-johns.org)

The Morning Prayer guide can be found here:

The leaders of the Prayer Quilt Ministry would like to remind

you that there are many quilts available for anyone in need

of prayer and support. This important ministry brings comfort and healing to many people who are suffering with illness.

Please contact Diane Gustafson directly (diangus15@aol.com)

or through the office (maria@saint-johns.org).

All the women of the parish are invited to discern becoming a member of the Daughters of the King. If you have any questions, please contact Lynn Young (208-695-7735) or Linda Dennehy (619-429-4747).

If you have a special prayer request for Daughters of the King, you are invited to fill out a prayer card, found in the narthex. Drop your prayer request in the church-shaped box or in the offering plate. These requests are confidential and are separate from our printed parish prayer lists.

We would like to acknowledge and pray for anyone celebrating a birthday and/or anniversary in the coming week. Please let us know by Thursday of the prior week so that we can get it in the Sunday liturgy. If you have a picture of you that we could post for your birthday and/or a wedding photo or current photo for those celebrating an anniversary, please email it to us - it would be great to allow everyone to see you.

Today and every day include some time for prayer, for yourself,

for your church family, and for those in need.

Matt Jensen, Drew Shorkey, Cody Crossland, Cameron Ronie, Chariti Paden, Mark Stanfield, Sean Robinson, Jonathan Martinez, TK Nguyen, Christopher Lindshield, Timothy Lindshield, Jeremy Colton, David Sanchez, Jonathan Baldera, Nick Wyatt, Daniel Getreu, Jamal Warner, Matt Hernandez, Devon Strunk, Taylor Harrold, Jorge Zuazua, Katherine Milam,

Sebastian Morales, Richie Lebron, Andrew C. Dugger, Dan and Chelsey Nayaradi,

and Roberto Johnson and the crew of USS Essex.

Scott Hunter, Steve Magill, Gary & Shirley McCarren, Ann Lindshield, the McClure family, Christy and Mike Gollihur, Linda Longoria-Neff, the Nicholas family, Cheryl Sulier,

Nancy Stewart, Yolanda Nichols, Judith Hutchinson, David Dennehy and Akiko Horst.

In the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, we pray for the clergy and people of St. John's in Indio.

In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, we pray for the Church of Pakistan (United).

In the Military Cycle of Prayer, we pray for all Sailors serving aboard USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000).

Lynn Young, Senior Warden

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aaaaaalynnyoung2786@gmail.com

Tom Brzeczek, Junior Warden

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Jane Ferguson, Clerk

Bill Cheney, Treasurer

Diane Gustafson, Recorder

If you had a medical emergency at church on Sunday morning, would the ushers or church staff know who to contact? If you would like to add someone to St. John's emergency contact list in case of such an emergency, please contact Maria in the office (619-422-4141 or maria@saint-johns.org). Please provide your name, the name of your emergency contact, their relationship to you and their phone number. Any information you provide will be stored carefully in order to protect the privacy of your contact's information.

As our staff are now fully vaccinated, we are permitted to open our parish office.

Masking and social distance should be maintained when visitors are present.

The Parish Office will be open 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday through Thursday.

Please call the parish office if you have any questions or concerns

(619-422-4141) or email info@saint-johns.org.

Rev. Roger will be working half-days in the office on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday; and all day on Wednesday and Friday. He will be available by appointment. Please call the office (619-422-4141) to schedule an appointment.

In case of a pastoral emergency, Rev. Roger may be reached on his cell phone at

619-301-0724.

If you receive a suspicious email from an address that seems to be Rev. Roger or another parishioner asking for a favor, it may be a phishing attempt. Scam emails mimic addresses we are familiar with and are very often full of grammatical errors.

Rev. Roger will never email you asking for funds or financial support by way of gift cards. If you receive an email that seems suspicious, do not open it or respond to it. Delete it immediately.

Phishing is a cyber attack that uses disguised email as a weapon. The goal is to trick the email recipient into believing that the message is something they want or need - a request from their bank, for instance, or a note from someone in their company - and to click a link or download an attachment.

Your weekly newsletter highlights important events at St. John's Episcopal Church. You can also find news about St. John's at www.saint-johns.org.

We welcome your feedback, photos, and news items. Contact Maria Love at (619) 422-4141 or info@saint-johns.org

Specific needs will change as the crisis evolves. As of right now, there is a need for food, water, and shelter. Please consider partnering with Episcopal Relief & Development in this response.

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The Forward is an informational newsletter for Cursillistas in the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego. It is published every other month and on special occasions and contains useful information, dates and messages of encouragement as we live out our Fourth Day. Ultreya!

In a prequel to Earth Month and leading up to Creation Care Sunday, our Simpler Living Ministry held a Garden Retreat on Saturday morning, March 26 at the home of Cindy Schurict and Britt Palmer. The annual retreat provides an opportunity to “be present” in God’s creation: the very Nature that we strive to protect. Read More

Are you ready to build an equitable California where everyone—our family, friends, colleagues and neighbors can thrive? Join us Tuesday, April 26, 2022, as we gather our collective power virtually for Immigrant Day of Action! On IDA, we will urge our leadership to continue the momentum and keep their promises for bold, equitable public policy that centers immigrant community members who have enriched our state economically and socially for years, but who have been excluded from benefits and protections.

Whether you’ve joined us before or this is your first time, your participation is critical to ensure an equitable post-pandemic recovery. With over 700 registrants last year, we are expecting this to be the biggest virtual Immigrant Day of Action to date.

For sponsorship and ticketing contact Andrea Muir at amuir@ecscalifornia.org.