St. John's Episcopal Church - Centreville, VA
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Parish News - June 15, 2022
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PLEASE NOTE: Due to the surge in Corona Virus in FFX, St. John's is taking the step of asking everyone to continue wearing masks at the Sunday service.
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Dear St. John's Parishioners and Friends:
In this Sunday’s Readings, Psalm, and Gospel we will explore the ways God uses solitude as an important avenue for communicating with faithful followers. While it is important, very important to be in community with each other to be God’s people, to hear his word, and share his love, we also need time alone with God. Elijah heard God’s angel give him instructions sitting alone under a solitary broom tree, our psalmist heard God’s message, and Jesus often spent time alone with his Father. We also need that time alone with God to feel his love and hear his call for us to share our time, talent, and treasure in ways that extend his love into a world so filled with fear, hate, envy, and selfishness. Our Presiding Bishop recently provided us with a call for a Season of Prayer with a new prayer for each day. I encourage you to take that time each day to be alone with God and pray that prayer and open your heart to God. Let him in to your life and listen to what he tells you as Elijah, our Psalmist, and Legion do in this week’s readings and Gospel.
As Presiding Bishop Michael Curry implored us; “Ask God’s forgiveness for the times we have served empire and self instead of Christ.” And I say, once you are forgiven, do something to serve Christ, to help the poor, the sick, the needy. Amen.
Peace,
Rev. Deacon Steve
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We welcomed The Rev. Philene Ware Dunn on April 24 to St. John's. She is the priest celebrating the Sunday service until July 31. She will be here on Sunday mornings only and will work with Deacon Steve on any pastoral concerns.
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Sunday, June 19, is Juneteenth,
our newest federal holiday.
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We have all seen the horrors of the war in Ukraine. If you would like to help those in need, Episcopal Relief and Development is working closely with a group that is on the ground in Ukraine. You can make a contribution on their website at https://www.episcopalrelief.org/ Please continue to keep the people of Ukraine in your prayers.
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine escalates, please continue to pray for all those involved in this conflict.
God of peace and justice, we pray for the people of Ukraine today. We pray for peace and the laying down of weapons. We pray for all those who fear for tomorrow, that your Spirit of comfort would draw near to them. We pray for those with power over war or peace, for wisdom, discernment and compassion to guide their decisions. Above all, we pray for all your precious children, at risk and in fear, that you would hold and protect them. We pray in the name of Jesus, the Prince of Peace. Amen
(written by Archbishop Justin Welby and Archbishop Stephen Cottrell)
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OUTREACH and VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
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Centreville Immigration Forum and Labor Resource Center
Current Volunteer & Intern Opportunities
Here is a list of our current volunteer and internship opportunities. For more information fill out the volunteer intake form.
1. Volunteer in these areas:
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Administration / Community Outreach / Database Management / Marketing Committee / Personnel Committee / Fundraising
2. How can you get involved with the programs and projects of the Centreville Immigration Forum?
- Our bimonthly new volunteer orientations are a great way to meet the staff and hear more about our current volunteer needs.
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Please fill out the Intake form, include your resume,and we will reach out to you shortly with information about the next information session. Be sure to read our Code of Ethics before filling out the form! Join our next orientation!
- Join us in action as we make Centreville a model of how day laborers and the community can work together!
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Top Items Currently Needed by The Katharine K. Hanley Family Shelter
Toothpaste / Shampoo / Conditioner / Body Wash /
Bar Soap / Hand Soap / Deodorant
The items may be dropped off at the office.
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The KKHFS is very thankful for the donations St John’s has provided to support their clients as they transition to their long-term residences. However, they are still looking for volunteers in these various roles to support their long-term success:
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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:
- On-call movers:
- Volunteer Delivery Driver
- Volunteer On Call Moving Assistant
- Volunteer Shelter Assistant
- 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.
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Western Fairfax Christian Ministries updated 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.
Most needed items in the food pantry this month, JUNE 2022:
· Canned Vegetables (low salt beets. collard greens, carrots)
· Rice - bagged white and brown
· Great Northern, Cannelli, and Black Beans
· Canned Mandarin Oranges
· Spaghetti (1 lb. packages)
· Pasta Sauce - canned or jars
· Oatmeal
· Cereal
· Boxed Stuffing
· Jelly
· Ramen soup
· Olives
· Gluten-free food items
· Family-size Snacks (chips, crackers)
· Cake Mix/Brownie Mix
· Ketchup, Mustard, Mayo, and Salad Dressing (family size not miniature packs)
· Toiletries: Toilet paper, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, toothpaste (NOTE: we are not currently in need of diapers size 0-5 due to our partnership with Greater DC Diaper Bank. Please only donate size 6 or larger size diapers, larger size pull ups size 4T/5T for toddlers, or wipes if you want to donate items for babies.)
They accept food and toiletry donations Monday - Friday 8-10 am at 4511 Daly Drive Suite H (Back Door) and on the second Saturday monthly 9-11 am.
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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Due to the current increase in COVID19 transmission rates in Fairfax County, the Vestry has decided to continue the masking policy during worship services. We will monitor the transmission rates and modify this policy if things in our area change. We will use the data from the Fairfax County Health Department to make these determinations. This applies to our worship service. The policy of our ministry partners may differ, so please respect them by masking while in other parts of the building. You should also mask If you need to be in close proximity to others in an enclosed space. You never know who may be unable to be vaccinated or is otherwise compromised. Thank you for your cooperation. We also continue our "safe" way of having communion by using the individual cups for the bread and the wine.
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The services continue to be live streamed at 9:30 AM on Sunday morning, and they can be watched later as well. 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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Please consider volunteering to support our Sunday Worship.
We need Lectors to read the lessons, ushers to greet and help with the service, Lay Eucharistic Visitors to help visit our sick and shut-ins who would like communion at their home, and Altar Guild members to help prepare for our worship service.
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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.
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Altar Flowers
When you sign up, please indicate how you wish your flower donation to appear in the Sunday bulletin. CLICK HERE
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The Adult Lectionary Forum - IN PERSON & ON ZOOM
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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 Second Sunday after Pentecost
June 19, 2022
The First Reading: 1 Kings 19:1-15a
The Psalms: 42 & 43, BCP p. 643, 644
The Second Reading: Galations 3:23-29
The Gospel: Luke 8:26-36
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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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The Rev. Canon Mark Stevenson
Elected 14th Bishop Diocesan
of the Diocese of Virginia
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