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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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A Prayer for Peace Among the Nations
Grant, O God, that your holy and life-giving Spirit
may so move every human heart, that barriers which divide us may crumble, suspicions disappear, and hatreds cease; that our divisions being healed,
all people may live in justice and peace.
We pray now for peace among the nations,
and especially for the people of Ukraine, Israel and Palestine.
Guide us all into the way of justice and truth,
and establish among us that peace, which is the fruit of righteousness,
that all people may live and flourish in the world you have created.
All this we pray through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Last Sunday after Pentecost: Christ the King
Sunday, November 26, 2023
with the Celebration of Holy Baptism for Madelyn Grady
and the Blessing of Stewardship pledges
Collect for the Last Sunday after Pentecost: Christ the King
Almighty and everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all things
in your well-beloved Son, the King of kings and Lord of lords:
Mercifully grant that the peoples of the earth, divided and enslaved by sin,
may be freed and brought together under his most gracious rule;
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Readings for the Last Sunday after Pentecost: Christ the King
Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24
Psalm 95:1-7a
Ephesians 1:15-23
Matthew 25:31-46
Worship Booklet for the Last Sunday after Pentecost: Christ the King, November 26, 2023
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Sunday Liturgy Schedule
9:00am with Organ/Choir and Sunday School
Coffee and Fellowship to follow
11:00am with Contemporary Music
All are welcome to attend!
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Altar Flowers for 2023
The altar flowers for Sunday, November 26, 2023 are given by
Scott Bricknell in memory of his mother, Joyce Bricknell.
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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2024 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CAMPAIGN | |
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We are intertwined by faith and Rooted in the Abundance of God’s blessings.
2024 Stewardship Pledge Campaign
2024 Budgeted (preliminary) Expenses $352,478
2024 Budgeted Net Income from ECS - $177,736
2024 Stewardship Pledge Income Goal: $174,742
This Sunday, November 26th (The Last Sunday after Pentecost: Christ the King) is the last Sunday of our campaign. Please send or bring your Stewardship Pledge Card so that we may gather them together and bless our pledges during our Sunday liturgy. Thank you for your generosity and your prayerful consideration of your pledge to St. John’s.
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OUTREACH AND EVANGELIZATION | |
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Toys for Tots
As a Veteran/Military Friendly Congregation, St. John's will once again be a site for the Marine's Toys for Tots community collection program. Toys for Tots collects toys for less fortunate children who would not otherwise receive gifts at Christmas.
A Toys for Tots collection box will be available inside the gates at the entrance of the church on Monday through Thursday from 9:00am to 3:00pm.
The collection will take place through Monday, December 11th.
Please donate a toy:
- ages 1-14
- new
- in it's original packaging
- unwrapped
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Items Needed for Blessings in a Bag
Supplies are needed for those who go without food or shelter. Please Click Here for all the items needed.
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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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A Collect for Thanksgiving Day (BCP p. 246)
Almighty and gracious Father,
we give you thanks for the fruits of the earth in their season
and for the labors of those who harvest them.
Make us, we pray, faithful stewards of your great bounty,
for the provision of our necessities and the relief of all who are in need,
to the glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen.
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Prayers and Squares: The Prayer Quilt Ministry
St. John's is a member of a national organization called "Prayers and Squares: The Prayer Quilt Ministry".
Prayers and Squares will meet on the second Tuesday of every month 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. If you don't sew but would like to be a part of this ministry, there are many other quilt-making steps you can help with.
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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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.
Morning Prayer will resume on Wednesday, November 29th.
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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, Devon Strunk,
Matt Hernandez, Daniel Getreu, 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, Barbara Oliveira, Linda Longoria-Neff, Celia Vasquez, Ann and Bill Rogers, Karen Polk, Penny and Bob Milam, Alec Hauer, Nancy Stewart, Bill Gustafson, Vanessa Peeke and James Kellogg Burnham III, and David Bricknell, Sr.
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.
Cycle of Prayers for the Church
In the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, we pray for leadership and the people of Resurrection Episcopal Church, Ocean Beach.
In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, we pray for The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion)
In the Military Cycle of Prayer, we pray for the crew of USS Roosevelt (CVN-71)
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Celebration of Life for Josey Felts
The Celebration of Life for Josey Felts will be on
Saturday, December 16th at 11:00am
at St. John's Episcopal Church, 760 First Ave. Chula Vista, CA 91910
Into your hands, O merciful Savior, we commend you servant, Josey.
Acknowledge, we humbly beseech you, a sheep of your own fold,
a lamb of your own flock, a sinner of your own redeeming.
Receive her into the arms of your mercy,
into the blessed rest of everlasting peace,
and into the glorious company of the saints in light. Amen.
Rest eternal grant to her, O Lord;
And let light perpetual shine upon her.
May her soul and the souls of all the departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Notes of care and sympathy may be sent to Josey's sister and brother-in-law:
Dolores "Lole" and Mike Brines
8712 N. Magnolia #60
Santee, CA 92071
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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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Upcoming Events at St. John's
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December 3rd: First Sunday of Advent
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December 9th: St. John's Annual Christmas Party at 4:00pm in Nale Hall
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December 12th: Prayers and Squares Quilting Ministry, 9:30-2:30 in Nale Hall
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December 16th: Celebration of Life for Josey Felts, 11:00am at St. John's
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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 and Tuesday afternoons, and all day on Wednesday and Thursday. 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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Reflection, Gratitude and Renewal
By: Bishop Susan Brown Snook
As we approach the Thanksgiving season, I am filled with gratitude for each one of you and the vibrant community we share in the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego. As we gather with family and friends around tables laden with the fruits of the earth, let us remember those who may be experiencing hardship and uncertainty. May our hearts be open to the needs of others, and may our hands be quick to offer compassion and support to those who are less fortunate.
In the midst of our busy lives, let us take a moment to pause and give thanks for the simple yet profound blessings that enrich our daily existence—the warmth of fellowship, the comfort of shared laughter, and the love that binds us together as a diocesan family.
Read More
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Faith To Go Podcast
This week on Faith to Go, the Rev. KC Robertson joins David and Charlette to discuss sheep, goats, and discipleship. And Jesus simplifying discipleship! Listen Here
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EDSD Support for Migrants
EDSD’s Migration Ministry office continues to work with migrants along our southern border, providing immediate aid and relief. Thank you for your support! For an updated list of donation needs, volunteer opportunities, and a list of our partners, please visit EDSD.org/migration-ministry. Have questions? Contact Migration Missioner Robert Vivar at rvivar@edsd.org.
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Support Episcopal Relief and Development
Your gift to the Middle East Fund will support the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem and Al-Ahli Arab Hospital as they offer critical health services to those impacted by the current crisis in Gaza. Through your generosity, ERD is able to provide medicine and other supplies to help tend to the physical and psychosocial wounds of the current conflict.
Visit episcopalrelief.org today to make a contribution
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