The Weekly Sunday Bulletin of St. John’s Episcopal Church |
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The Cross is the judgment seat of Christ, the holy of holies for Christians. In every Eucharist the faithful approaches and comes face to face with the crucified Christ. Here death is not the end but the threshold into eternal life. The gifts of bread and wine, the produce of the earth and of human labor and toil, are united with and transformed into the Body and Blood of Christ. In receiving the Body and Blood of Christ, our souls and bodies are united with Christ. This is our participation in the eternal life of Christ here and now (The Rt. Rev. Allen K. Shin, A Lenten Journey).
I invite any 7-12 grade students to join our confirmation class on Sundays at 5:30 pm. I invite any newcomer to join our newcomer’s classes at 11:15 am on Sundays starting March 20th. I invite any second grade student to take our First Communion classes on Wednesdays at 5pm. I invite all those wishing to be received by the Bishop to join us on Sundays at 5:30 pm. I invite every member of St. John’s to a holy Lent through prayer, study, and worship. Confirmation and Reception will be held on April 30th at 11:00 am. First Communion will be held on May 1st at 10:00 am.
Lent is a time of preparation, when we teach our confirmands, newcomers, children, and youth to draw closer to the one we love. It is by our example of worship, study, prayer, and outreach that they will see that Jesus Christ came that we might have life and live it abundantly. Jesus Christ came that we might be transformed from sin to the beautiful children of God that we were created to be. “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life” (John 3:16).
Eternal life begins today and never ends. Please use these next few weeks of Lent to draw closer to the one who loves you deeply. The most significant preacher in a congregation is not the person in the fancy vestments in the pulpit, but the people in the congregation going out into the world. Apostles have been transformed by the bread of our Lord, to do the will of God, through the power of the Holy Spirit. The fact of the matter is that priests come and go, but the power of the Holy Spirit to transform the lives at St. John’s goes on from generation to generation. God loves us so deeply that Christ, God’s Son, suffered on a cross that we might be forgiven of our sins.
We have the power to transform the nightmare that the world can be into the blessing of the Kingdom of God. We are transformed through the bread of life, and we become the transforming power in the world. Please have hope that God can transform our hearts to see the problems of war, the environment, racism, and sexism. So if you have been hurting, frustrated, sick, or a little down, have faith that you can come to the altar at St. John’s and receive the bread of life that has the power to transform us all from sin to righteousness. Please join us at St. John’s this Lent. Masks are optional, coffee will be served after service, and small groups are meeting again in the church. Please join us for Holy Eucharist again so that you may participate in the eternal, right here and now.
Here I am, a servant of the Lord, may it be according to your Word,
Rev. Duncan Burns
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Join us for Sunday Worship at 8am and 10am in the church or remotely on Zoom and Facebook.
8:00 am - Rite I Holy Eucharist
9:45 am - Sunday School meets in the Guild Room and also on Zoom
10:00 am – Rite II Choral Eucharist
The Readings
The Hymns
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SAFE PRACTICES FOR IN-PERSON SERVICES & EVENTS |
We are so happy to welcome people into the church for in-person worship. As we increase the number of people allowed in the church, we can all do our part to keep ourselves and others safe and healthy:
- Masks are recommended. Disposable masks are available at the back of the church;
- Social distancing. Please maintain a safe distance between your group/family and others;
- Sanitize hands upon entrance. Dispensers are available at the back of the church;
- Service bulletins and reading inserts are available at the back of the church.
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"A Lenten Journey: A Christian Pilgrimage toward New Life" - This small collection of Lenten meditations was composed by now Bishop Allen Shin when he was rector of St. Johns as an offering to the members of St. John’s.
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LENTEN SERIES - "LIVING BEYOND BORDERS" |
Tuesdays in Lent via Zoom
March 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, April 5th - 1:00 pm & 7:00 pm
The Rev. Canon David Ulloa Chavez, Canon for Border Ministries for the Diocese of Arizona, will lead a five-part series referencing the book The US Immigration Crisis by Miquel de la Torre (copies are available in the Parish Office for a suggested contribution of $25). For our 2022 Lenten Series we will partner with St. Francis in the Valley. The program will be offered at 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm to accommodate our different time zones. You are welcome to join at either time.
At St. John's, we will begin with Stations of the Cross at 6:00 pm and Evening Prayer at 6:30 pm. The program will be from 7:00 to 8:30 pm.
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LENTEN RETREAT - A QUIET DAY WITH BISHOP WOLF |
St. John's Spirituality Groups invites all to our 2022 Lenten Retreat: A Quiet Day with Bishow Wolf on Saturday, March 12, 2022, 9:30 am - 11:30 am .. The Rt. Rev. Geralyn Wolf, Assistant Bishop of Long Island, will lead a Lenten quiet day of reflection on "Forgiveness" at St. John's. We will meet in the church, there will also be an option to Zoom in. Suggested donation $15. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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Our music director, Alex Pryrodny, researched some reputable organizations providing support to the Ukrainian people at this time. If you would like to offer your support, please visit these following websites:
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All are welcome at Morning Prayer. We meet Monday through Friday at 9:00 am via Zoom.
Our short prayer service is followed by some fellowship and discussion. Feel free to join us occassionally to listen and pray, or come more often to participate as a leader or reader, and to start your day with your focus on Christ and a deeper connection with your friends at St. John's.
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Bible Study meets on Mondays at 6:30 pm and Tuesdays at 11:00 am. The topics covered on Monday will also be covered on Tuesday of the same week.
We have begun a new program on Paul's Letter to the Philippians using the writings of N. T. Wright.
More copies of the book, Paul for Everyone: the Prison Letters by N. T. Wright will be available in the Parish Office on Thursday, January 6th. It is also available at amazon.com in paperback or Kindle versions:
We are also referencing an online program, "Paul and His Letter to the Philippians" at Udemy.com. Here is the log in information if you would like to review them before we meet:
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ST. FRANCIS IN THE VALLEY |
NEW DATE for MISSION TRIP to Arizona
October 24 – 31 2022
OUTREACH is sharing Christ’s love with all our neighbors!
Upcoming Meeting with St. Francis in the Valley
March 18, 2022, at 4 p.m. on Zoom
All are welcome to attend
Join Zoom Meeting:
Save the dates for the
Tuesdays in Lent
March 8, 15, 22, 29, & April 5
Times: Either 1:00 pm or 7:00 pm
Copies are available in the Parish Office for a suggested contribution of $25.
My Name is Jose Luis Cabrera
Here’s a link to his story
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ST. JOHN'S SPIRITUALITY GROUP MEETING |
St. John's Spirituality Group meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month. Our next meeting will be on March 10th at 4pm on Zoom. This month's topic is...
"Be Not Afraid."
If you are interested in exploring your spirituality and deepening your connection to others, consider joining us. All are welcome. For more information, please contact Patti Aliperti at silverymoon33@yahoo.com. |
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St. John's Prayer Shawl Ministry meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month. Please contact Noelle DeLorenzo ( ndelorenzo217@gmail.com) for the Zoom link to join this group. |
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ST. JOHN'S CHOIR REHEARSALS |
St. John's Adult Choir will meet on Thursdays at 7:30 pm in the church to prepare for Holy Week.
If you are interested in joining our choir, please contact Alex Pryrodny, Music Director, for more information at rurikbird@gmail.com. |
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Giving envolopes are here! They are available for pick up at the back of the church for those who have requested them. If you are unable to pick up your envelopes, we can make arrangements to have them delivered, just let us know.
Giving numbers are still available, so if you would like 2022 envelopes or have any questions, please contact Coral in the Parish Office.
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STEWARDSHIP: PLEDGE YOUR SUPPORT |
Your stewardship is a commitment to sustaining St. John’s ministry today and going forward.
Pledge cards are available in the pews and at the back of the church. You may also submit your pledge online using our online pledge form. You may send your regular stewardship payments in the mail, leave them in the collection plate on Sundays, or set up automatic, recurring payments online.
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If you would like to remember a loved one with the Perpetual Light in Lent, please complete an Altar Flower Form and return it to the Parish Office with your check made payable to "St. John's Altar Guild." Flowers are not available during Lent.
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To help beautify St. John’s Altar at Easter we ask for your donation for Easter Flowers to remember your deceased Loved Ones, or in Thanksgiving for your blessings.
Please complete and return this form to the office by the DEADLINE of Monday, April 4, 2022 if you wish to have your dedication listed in the Easter Bulletin.
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PRAYER CONCERNS FOR ST. JOHN'S |
We pray for the sick: Liz, Harry and Christine, Hal
The Perpetual Light is given this week in loving memory of Bertha and Frank Lasek by Dave and Nelly Lasek.
The Perpetual Light is given in loving memory of Walter J. McCarthy, beloved husband, father, grandpa, and Opa, the gift of his family.
We are starting a new prayer list in Lent. To add or remove someone from our prayer list, please email prayers@stjohns1745.org or call Coral in the Parish Office.
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St. John's Episcopal Church
12 Prospect Street
Huntington, New York 11743
(631) 427-1752
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