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St. John's Mission Statement
St. John's is a Christian community that intentionally gathers
to experience God's love through Episcopal worship, education,
fellowship, and ministry to the wider community.
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Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
August 27, 2023
Collect For Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Grant, O merciful God, that your Church, being gathered together in unity
by your Holy Spirit, may show forth your power among all peoples,
to the glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Readings for Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Isaiah 51:1-6
Psalm 138
Romans 12:1-8
Matthew 16:13-20
Worship Booklet for Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
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Sunday Liturgy Schedule
9:00am with Organ Music
Coffee and Fellowship to follow
11:00am with Sunday School and Nursery
All are welcome to attend!
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Celebration of Life for Hector Morales
The Celebration of Life for Hector Morales was postponed and will now be on
Sunday, August 27th at 12:30pm
at St. John's Episcopal Church, 760 First Ave. Chula Vista, CA 91910
Hector is the brother of Oscar (and Liliana) Morales.
Please hold the Morales family in your prayers during this difficult time.
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Altar Flowers for 2023
The altar flowers for Sunday, August 27, 2023
are given by the Techner-Ojeda families in memory of Dolores Techner.
Our 2023 Altar Flower sign-up is available in the Narthex. If you are not able to sign up in person, please contact the office to see if your desired date is available. If you donate online, please contact Maria with your dedication: maria@saint-johns.org
Suggested donation is $40.00.
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Transportation to Church
Do you need a ride to church on Sundays?
Would you be willing to pick up a parishioner who lives in your proximity?
If "Yes" to either question, please contact the parish office at 619-422-4141 or
info@saint-johns.org.
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Christian Initiation
Do you desire to make a commitment of faith in the Episcopal Church?
You are invited to celebrate the sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation
or the rites of Reception or Reaffirmation of Baptismal Vows
Holy Baptism
Holy Baptism is full initiation into Christ’s Body, the church. Baptism creates a bond which is indissoluble and unrepeatable.
Our church recognizes all baptism performed with water in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
We do not repeat a baptism that was validly celebrated.
Those who are baptized are thereby admitted to Holy Communion. Baptized infants should receive Holy Communion regularly.
Confirmation, Reception, Reaffirmation of Baptismal Vows
Confirmation is the renewal of baptismal vows for those baptized at an early age who desire to make their first adult affirmation of faith. It is a sacrament of mature adulthood.
Reception is a renewal of baptismal vows for those who have made a mature affirmation of faith in any other Christian church and who now wish to join the Episcopal Church.
Reaffirmation of Baptismal Vows is a renewal of baptismal vows
- for those who were baptized as adults without laying on of hands by a bishop,
- for those who have made a mature affirmation of faith but have returned from a lapse of Christian practice,
- for those concluding a period of personal or pastoral crisis, and
- for those who are experiencing a new call from God to grow in faith or to begin a new ministry
If you have any questions about these sacraments and/or rites or have a desire to deepen you commitment of faith in the Episcopal Church, please contact Rev. Roger Haenke.
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IN CELEBRATION OF CHERYL SEPPALA | |
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If you plan to attend this event,
please RSVP to Maria by September 10th.
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St. John's Prayer Quilt Ministry
St. John's is a member of a national organization called "Prayers and Squares: The Prayer Quilt Ministry".
Starting July 11th through August 29th, we will meet every Tuesday in Nale Hall from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. to sew. Participants will be shown how to make simple quilts for our Prayer Quilt Ministry. Please bring your own sewing machine and brown bag lunch.
If you have any questions, please contact Debbie Lothspeich.
If you would like to request a Prayer Quilt for anyone in need of prayer and support, please contact Diane Gustafson (diangus15@aol.com) or Maria (maria@saint-johns.org).
This important ministry brings comfort and healing to many people who are suffering with illness.
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OUTREACH AND EVANGELIZATION | |
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3rd Annual ECS at San Diego Loyal
Sunday, September 24th at 3pm
Torero Stadium
5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, CA 92110
Episcopal Community Services invites you to participate in our 3rd annual ECS night at San Diego Loyal.
Join clients, staff and ECS supporters for a fun, family-friendly evening as we cheer on San Diego's local professional soccer team and celebrate the transformative works of ECS.
Please arrive early to watch our Head Start scholars participate in the pre-game ceremonies and escort the players to the field.
The team will visit the St. John's Head Start location on September 14th.
Buy your tickets to the game here: SD Loyal Tickets
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South Bay Pride Festival Canceled
The South Bay Pride Art & Music Festival, originally scheduled for Saturday, August 26th, has been canceled, due to a lack of availability of some key public safety equipment at the event entrance.
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Outreach Collections
We will continue our ongoing collections for:
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New Blankets - Domestic Violence Shelters (Denise Czer and Linda Dennehy)
- Eyeglasses
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Greeting Cards - ECS HeadStart (Judy McKay)
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Clean, Gently Used Blankets - Dreams for Change
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Emergency Food Pantry - South Bay Community Services (Maria and Joe Love)
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Blessings in a Bag - For our neighbors who live in need. Click here for a list of items you can donate to fill the bags.
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Gently Used Clothing - Men's, women's and children's
Items may be brought to Nale Hall on Sundays when we gather for worship.
You may also bring your items to the church during our weekday office hours,
Monday through Thursday from 9am to 3pm.
If you are not able to bring them, please contact the parish office, and we will pick up the items from your home.
St. John's Outreach Committee meets monthly to discuss our parish Outreach activities.
Please click on the following link for more information on our Outreach collection activities:
Outreach Ministries of St. John's
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Hospitality Hosts Needed!
Please join us for hospitality after the 9:00 am Sunday morning worship service. 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
Current Available Dates:
August 27th
September 3rd
September 10th
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Wednesday Morning Prayer and Bible Study
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)
to be included in the Zoom meeting.
The Morning Prayer guide can be found here:
Morning Prayer, August 30th
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Parish Prayer Lists
For our Military
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, Jamal Warner,
Matt Hernandez, Daniel Getreu, Devon Strunk, Taylor Harrold, Jorge Zuazua, Sebastian Morales, Roberto Chavez, Ryan Lothspeich, Andrew C. Dugger, Dan and Chelsey Nyaradi, Gen. G.J. Heinrich and Pedro Bonilla.
Almighty God, we commend to your gracious care and keeping
all the men and women of our armed forces at home and abroad.
Defend them day by day with your heavenly grace;
strengthen them in their trials and temptations;
give them courage to face the perils which beset them;
and grant them a sense of your abiding presence
wherever they may be; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
For Strength in Time of Need
Steve Magill, Gary and Shirley McCarren, Ann Lindshield, the McClure family,
Josey Felts, Barbara Oliveira, Linda Longoria-Neff, Celia Vasquez, Ann and Bill Rogers,
Alec Hauer, Cynthia Watten, Karen Polk, the Harlan family, Donald Starr, and Bob Milam.
O God of heavenly powers,
by the might of your command you drive away from our bodies
all sickness and all infirmity:
Be present in your goodness with your servants,
that their weakness may be banished and their strength restored;
and that, their health being renewed, they may bless your holy Name;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
For the Deceased
Pray for the repose of the soul of Hector Morales.
Rest eternal grant to him, O Lord;
And let light perpetual shine upon him.
May his soul and the souls of all the departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Cycle of Prayers for the Church
In the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, we pray for the clergy and people of St. Dunstan's in San Diego.
In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, we pray for Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui.
In the Military Cycle of Prayer, we pray for all Chaplains and Hospital Corpsmen serving with Marines.
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A Prayer for Peace Among the Nations (BCP 816)
Friday, February 24, 2023 marked the one-year anniversary of the war between the countries of Russia and the Ukraine.
As the conflict and tension continues, let us pray:
Almighty God our heavenly Father, guide the nations of the world
into the way of justice and truth, and establish among them
that peace which is the fruit of righteousness,
that they may become the kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Amen.
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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.
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We Are Available in Your Time of Need
If you have a pastoral emergency when the parish offices are closed,
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ADMINISTRATION AND VESTRY | |
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Vestry Meeting
Tonight, August 24th at 6:00pm in Nale Hall
All St. John's parishioners are invited to attend Vestry meetings. Our next Vestry
meeting is tonight, August 24th at 6:00 pm in Nale Hall.
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Upcoming Events at St. John's
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August 24th: Vestry Meeting, 6:00pm, Nale Hall
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August 27th: Celebration of Life for Hector Morales, 12:30pm
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August 29th: Prayer Quilt Ministry, 9:30-2:30, Nale Hall
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September 4th: Labor Day Holiday; office closed
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September 17th: Bishop's Visitation, one service at 9:00am
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September 17th: Celebration of Cheryl Seppala's 50th Anniversary, 4:00pm, RSVP to Maria (maria@saint-johns.org/619-422-4141) by September 10th
3rd Quarter Calendar of Events
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Parish Office Hours and Contacts
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 in the office on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday afternoons; and all day on Wednesday and Friday. He is available by appointment. Please call the office to schedule an appointment.
In case of a pastoral emergency, Rev. Roger may be reached on his cell phone at
619-301-0724.
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Cool Zones
Cool Zones provide people free, safe, and air-conditioned spaces for residents to escape extreme heat. The program, which assists older adults, people with disabilities, and those with health concerns that could be complicated by the effects of extreme heat, runs from June 1 through Oct. 31.
In addition to providing Cool Zone locations, the County, working with San Diego Gas & Electric, will provide free electric fans to older or disabled San Diegans living on limited incomes. To be eligible for the fan program, county residents must be 60 years old or older, or disabled, living on limited income, must not have access to an air-conditioned space at their home or apartment building and unable to travel to a Cool Zone site.
To learn more about the Cool Zone fan program or to request a fan, call 2-1-1 or visit www.coolzones.org to complete a fan eligibility survey.
South Bay Cool Zones:
Chula Vista Public Library/Civic Center: 365 F Street, Chula Vista
Chula Vista Public Library/Otay Ranch: 2015 Birch Road, Chula Vista
Chula Vista Public Library/South Branch: 389 Orange Ave., Chula Vista
County of San Diego Library/Bonita-Sunnyside Branch: 4325 Bonita Road,
County of San Diego Library/Lincoln Acres Branch: 2725 Granger Ave., National City
Norman Park Senior Center: 270 F Street, Chula Vista
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EDSD Fun and Games
Are you ready for a Sunday afternoon of fun with San Diego Loyal, Episcopal Community Services, and congregations from throughout the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego? Join us for San Diego Loyal v. Las Vegas Lights on Sunday September 24 at 3 PM. Click below for reduced priced tickets–perfect for bringing the whole family, friends or neighbors.
SD Loyal Tickets
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Support the Hawaiʻi Fire Response
High winds from Hurricane Dora and drought conditions combined to accelerate the growth of brush fires that devastated the Lahaina community in Hawaiʻi. Episcopal Relief & Development is in contact with the Episcopal Diocese of Hawaiʻi in the wake of wildfires that have killed many people and displaced hundreds of families on Maui.
Partner with Episcopal Relief & Development to provide support to people affected by the deadly fires in Hawaiʻi. Visit episcopalrelief.org today to make a contribution
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Season of Creation Book Study
In this short but deeply powerful book, Karen Armstrong, a historian of religion, re-sacralizes nature for modern times. Join the Creation Care Community in this four-week book study and draw on Karen Armstrong’s vast knowledge and her vivid description of nature's central place in spirituality across the centuries. The study will take place on Zoom on the following Tuesday evenings: September 5, 12, 19, and 26 from 7:00–8:30 p.m.
Click Here to Register
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Faith to Go Podcast
The Rev. Christina Miller shares a God Sighting and the Faith to Go team focuses on how personal transformation and living into Christ within ourselves. Listen Here
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Share the Good News
By: Jason Evans, Canon for Mission
During July—when many congregations are quieter due to the heat and too many parishioners out of town on vacation, six individuals from 4 different congregations gathered weekly to study the art of evangelism.
The Mainline Church Evangelism Project was a national Lilly Endowment-funded research project led by Martha Grace Reese in ten denominations. Respondents to Reese’s study used words such as “pushy,” “embarrassing,” “uncomfortable,” “awkward,” “pressuring,” and more to describe evangelism. During the same period this perspective grew, mainline churches have experienced the greatest decline. For example, the collective average Sunday attendance (ASA) for the Diocese of San Diego documented in the 2019 parochial report was 4,825. Read More
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Climate Trauma Interfaith Workshop
Saturday, September 23, 9:00am - 2:30pm
Hosted by St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church
6556 Park Ridge Blvd, San Diego
We are already experiencing extreme heat, wildfires, floods, hurricanes and rising ocean temperatures. This one-day workshop will lift the voices of our community to discuss how we can come together and address and support each other in times of climate upheaval and trauma in order to find tools and strength.
Click Here to Register
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EDSD's 50th Annual Diocesan Convention
Diocesan Convention will be held in person November 10-11
at St. Paul's Cathedral in San Diego. Below you will find a rough schedule. These times are subject to change.
Friday, November 10
Check-in 1:00-2:00 pm
Convention Business 2:00-5:00 pm
Dinner and Keynote 5:00-8:00 pm
Saturday, November 11
Check-in 7:00-8:30 am
Convention Business 8:30-4:00 pm with breaks
Nominations for Elected Positions are now open
Nominations for Servant Ministry Awards are open
Canonical Changes are due August 9
Resolutions to Convention are due October 10
Information about registration, schedule, and more will be provided soon. Learn More
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Your Gifts Grow the Church
You are part of a wonderful tradition within the Christian faith where are all are welcome. We believe this is something more should know about! Our strategic plan sets goals to establish 30 new missional expressions, plant 3-5 new churches and increase average weekly attendance by 20% across the diocese before 2026. Help EDSD share the Episcopal tradition with those who are not yet part of our Church. Click here and give now!
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