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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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The Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
July 25, 2021
Please join us for our celebration of Holy Eucharist at 9:00 am in the church.
- Our services do not require masks or social distancing, unless you have not be vaccinated.
- There is a section in the chapel where those who want to be masked and social distanced can safely do so and still be part of the service.
- We are now serving coffee after the service.
Come, pray, sing, receive holy Communion, and return to the fellowship. St. John's is rising like the Phoenix from the ashes of the pandemic!
Collect for the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
O God, the protector of all who trust in you,
without whom nothing is strong, nothing is holy:
Increase and multiply upon us your mercy; that, with you
as our ruler and guide, we may so pass through things temporal,
that we lose not the things eternal; through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Readings for Sunday
2 Kings 4:42-44
Psalm 145:10-19
Ephesians 3:14-21
John 6:1-21
Worship Booklet for the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
If you are not able to attend, please join our livestream service:
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Reflection on John 6:1-21
This Sunday, we hear the familiar Gospel story of the 
multiplications of the loaves and the fishes. When Jesus decided to cross over to the other side of the Sea of Galilee, many people followed him. They had seen the signs that Jesus had performed and they were awestruck and intrigued. They desired to know more about Jesus.
When Jesus arrived at the shore, he went up on a mountain and sat down with his disciples. Jesus simply may have desired some time with his friends. However, Jesus looked up and he saw a large crowd of people coming toward him. Jesus asked Philip: "Where can we buy enough food for this many people?" Philip told Jesus that 200 days worth of wages would not buy enough food to feed this large crowd of people!
Then Andrew told Jesus that one boy had five loaves of barley bread and two fish. This young boy was willing to share his food! Five loaves of bread and fish might feed 2 or 3 people! However, what were they to do about feeding the rest of the crowd? The situation was impossible!
Jesus tells the disciples to have the people sit down. John writes that there were 5000 men. And they also needed food for the women and children. This was a huge crowd to feed. Eventually the disciples had everyone seated. At that point, Jesus took the five loaves of bread, gave thanks and blessed them. He once again gave thanks and blessed the fish. Then the disciples distributed the fish and bread. Surprisingly they had more than enough food! When everyone had eaten, they filled 12 baskets with the leftovers.
How did that happen? When the people saw the miracle that Jesus had done, the people believed! They said: "This truly is the Prophet, the One we have been waiting and longing for."
The story is really more about Jesus. Who is this man that works such deeds?
What is your need? What are you hungry for? What is your lack?
Do you truly believe that Jesus will provide you with what you need?
When we are in great need, it is difficult to trust that our needs will be met. However, Jesus will not fail us! Will we trust Jesus to satisfy our hungers?
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Are you willing to Serve? You are needed.
Acolyte
We are in need of acolytes to serve during our Eucharistic Liturgies. Acolytes (altar servers) function as a cross bearer, candle torch bearers, and servers who help prepare the altar for the celebration of Eucharist.
Child Care
Do know a young person (15 yo and up) who would volunteer to provide child care during our Sunday Eucharistic Liturgy. Community Service Hours are available to meet the school board requirement for graduation.
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Altar Flowers
The Altar Flowers are given by Sarah Tolley in thanksgiving for her children and given by Tom Brzeczek in remembrance of
Mark Higginbotham on the 6th anniversary of their wedding.
Our Altar Flower donations chart for 2021 is available in  the narthex. If you would like to donate altar flowers in memory of a loved one or in honor of a special occasion please sign up on the chart, or contact Maria at 619-422-4141 or maria@saint-johns.org
The suggested donation for altar flowers is $40.00.
The following dates are available:
August 22
October 3, 10, and 31
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Let's gather and celebrate who we are: the People of St. John's.  It has been a long time since we have all been together. Much has happened; good and not so good.
We have much for which to be thankful.
We are hosting a Parish Pot Luck for all the people of St. John's.
Sunday, August 1, 2021
10:00 am - following our Sunday Eucharistic liturgy
The Men of St. John's will provide the main course; you are invited to bring a side dish, salad, or dessert.
According to our health guidelines, the Men will serve the food that is brought.
If you would like to volunteer to help, please call Maria at the parish office: 619-422-4141.
We hope that all members of the parish will be able to attend.
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Hospitality
Please join us for hospitality after the 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
Refreshments should be individually portioned or wrapped, or served by a server who is the only one touching the serving implements.
Current Available Dates:
August 22 September 5 September 12 September 19
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Centennial Celebration
2022 will be our Centennial Year! 
Our Centennial Liturgy will be on September 18, 2022.
In 1922, we were founded as a mission of St. James Episcopal Church and two years later chose the name
St. John's.
We need to start planning for our celebration!
In planning our celebration, we will need your help on the following committees:
- Communications and Publicity
- Gala and Fundraiser
- Liturgy
- History and Archives
Perhaps you know some of our history: identify "founding families" along with names of descendants baptized at St. John's; locate artifacts for an exhibit; and create short oral/video interviews of long-time parishioners.
Would you be interested in helping with any of these committees?
Do you have ideas of how we can celebrate this important milestone?
Please contact Maria Love in the parish office by calling 1-619-422-4141 or emailing maria@saint-johns.org
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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:
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Parish Prayer Lists
Birthday and Anniversary Prayers
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.
Our Parish Prayer Intentions
Today and every day include some time for prayer, for yourself,
for your church family, and for those in need.
For our Military
Matt, Drew, Cody, Cameron, Chariti, Mark, Sean, Jonathan, TK, Christopher,
Timothy, Jeremy, David, Jonathan, Nick, Jamal, Matt, Daniel, Jocelyn, Devon, Taylor, Jorge, Katherine, Sebastian, Richie and Roberto.
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
Scott, Steve, Gary & Shirley, Ann, Carl, Marguerite, Diane, Barbara, Evan and the McClure family, Liz C., Theresa, Don, Liz and the Dewar family, and Roland and family.
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 repose of the soul of Jacqueline Cheney (Bill's sister-in-law).
May light perpetual shine on her.
Cycle of Prayers for the Church
In the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, we pray for the clergy and people of
St. Mary's in-the-Valley in Ramona.
In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, we pray for the Scottish Episcopal Church.
In the Military Cycle of Prayer, we pray for the veterans of the Korean War.
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Prayer Quilts
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.
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OUTREACH & EVANGELIZATION
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Back-to-School 
Backpack Collection
The Outreach Committee of St. John's is coordinating a backpack  collection for the children of the ECS Head Start Program.
There will be 164 children beginning Head Start on Monday, August 16th.
We have already begun collecting backpacks and school supplies for the children.
Ö Purchase backpacks and/or supplies and drop them off at the church
or the parish office. Ö Or you can make a donation to St. John's (Head Start Backpack in the memo line), drop it in the Offertory Collection or at the parish office and we will purchase the items. - We will fill the empty backpacks on Saturday, August 7th in Nale Hall at 10 am.
- The backpacks will be blessed during our Liturgy on Sunday, August 8th.
- The filled backpacks will be delivered to ECS Head Start during that week.
In order for the backpacks to be filled with equal amounts of supplies, we would like to call your attention to the items that are needed most:
- Pre-school sized backpacks
- Jumbo Crayons
 - Erasers
- Pads of Construction Paper
- Pads of Wide-lined paper
- Activity booklets
- Books of Stickers
- Jumbo Pencil Sharpeners
Please pick up a flyer in the Narthex.
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ECS Head Start Program at St. John's
ECS Head Start provides high quality early childhood and family education programs at no cost to eligible families and their children, ages 0-5.
We welcome:
- Low Income Families
- Children With Special Needs
- Foster/Kinship Families
- Families Experiencing Homelessness
- SSI or TANF Recipients
In-Person Services
In-person preschool services provided in daily sanitized classroom environments located throughout the South Bay San Diego area.
Distance Learning Option
Tablet provided for live instruction with our preschool teachers via Zoom, Face Time, or video call.
Meals Provided
Healthy balanced meals and snacks that promote wellness and development provided for your child.
APPLY NOW FOR THE FALL (invite your family and friends)
ECS Head Start
(619) 422-1642
Lic #: 376600897
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Outreach Collections
St. John's Outreach Committee meets monthly to discuss our parish Outreach activities.
We will continue our ongoing collections for:
- Blankets - Coordinated by Denise Czer and Sarah Tolley There is a great need for blankets
- Pill Bottles - Coordinated by Sally Elliott
A financial donation for postage would be appreciated - Eyeglasses - Coordinated by Norma Dunn
- Greeting Cards - Coordinated by Norma Dunn
- Emergency Food Pantry - Coordinated by Maria and Joe Love
Items may be brought to Nale Hall on Sundays when we gather for worship. 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.
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Please click on the following link or visit the St. John's website (www.saint-johns.org) for more information on our Outreach Ministries:
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Veteran/Military Friendly Congregation
St. John's is registered with the Military Chaplains Association as a Veteran/Military Friendly Congregation. With this designation, military chaplains can direct military members and veterans to us for their spiritual needs.
Ministry to active military members, veterans, and their 
families is an important outreach ministry. This outreach ministry offers us a way to tell the Good News to our many neighbors in the military and to give the opportunities for us to use their spiritual gifts while they are with us.
Rachel and Roberto Johnson, with the support of our Outreach Committee, are helping to lead this ministry opportunity.
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We Are Here For You!
As the pandemic restrictions loosen and  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, Marriage, Renewal of Vows, Quinceañera, Anointing of the sick or Eucharistic visit.
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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STEWARDSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION
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The Vestry
David Dennehy, Senior Warden
Lynn Young, Junior Warden
208-695-7735
Bill Cheney, Treasurer
Terry Farrelly, Assistant Treasurer
Diane Gustafson, Clerk
Pamela Brittain
Tom Brzeczek
Ray Contreras
Jane Ferguson
Alejandra Valdez-Beer
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Upcoming Events at St. John's
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Parish Pot Luck
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10:00 am |
Sunday, August 1
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Fill the Backpacks
in Nale Hall |
10:00 am
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Saturday, August 7
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Blessing of Backpacks
during Worship Service |
9:00 am |
Sunday, August 8 |
Backpacks Distributed
to ECS Headstart |
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August 9-13 |
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Parish Office Hours and Contacts
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).
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Rev. Roger's Office Hours
Rev. Roger will be working half-days in the office on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday; and all day 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.
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Beware of Scam Emails & Phishing Attempts
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.
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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 maria@saint-johns.org.
Please submit your announcements by Tuesday of each week for inclusion in the Enews.
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Vacation Bible School 2021
Vacation Bible School is a time to grow in Jesus' love. 
Beginning July 11 for five weeks, each Sunday at 3 pm, a new 20-30 minute episode will premiere on YouTube to watch as a family or with your church family. Featuring leaders from across our diocesan family we'll use Treasured from Group Publishing as a springboard to explore Jesus' love through stories, songs, scripture, and more.
The VBS team is excited to continue to unwrap God's future together and look forward to an exciting summer of learning about Jesus' love for us.
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Needle-pointers Needed
for Cathedral Kneeler Project
Would you like to have your needlepoint artwork in St. Paul's 
Cathedral? This project involves the creation of kneelers for every seat in the Cathedral and we need artists to contribute their work. Kits expected to be available by the end of summer. If interested, please email Ric Todd at ricart2204@yahoo.com.
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Good News Festival
On December 3 - 4, 2021, the Episcopal Diocese of 
San Diego will welcome Presiding Bishop Michael Curry to Southern California for a celebration of good news. With interactive outreach projects, workshops, live discussion panels, youth offerings, and an evening of celebration at the beautiful Town and Country Resort, this is the perfect time to get away and enjoy some good news.
Who's your "One?" Inviting friends, family, and neighbors to the Good News Festival is an important part of making this event a true celebration of good news. Join us in committing to invite your "One," one person you know who needs to hear the good news of Jesus. You can find materials to help invite "your one" to the Good News Festival on the website. The flyers are available for download, but printed materials will also be provided to churches for broad distribution.
Join us in prayer for the Good News Festival.
Loving God, Author of life, in You we live and move and have our being. We ask that you revive us again in your mighty Spirit as we prepare our hearts for The Good News Festival. Inspire us to reach out to those who do not know you, and welcome them with open arms, without judgement, so that all may embrace your Good News, answer your call, and dance together with joy. We ask this in Jesus' name. Amen
The Town and Country Resort in San Diego is the venue for the Good News Festival. The resort recently completed a multimillion-dollar transformation, making it the perfect place to celebrate some good news. Discounted room rates are available when you book through www.thegoodnewsfestival.com.
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Resources for Emotional Support
The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is changing life for all of us. You may feel anxious, stressed, worried, sad, bored, depressed, lonely or frustrated in these circumstances.
You're not alone!
Find resources to connect with real people that can help, here.
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EDSD Statement of Commitment
As part of the Jesus Movement and the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego, we pledge to love our neighbors and protect the most vulnerable among us, remembering our baptismal vows to "strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being." We live these pledges out by actively engaging in dismantling racism. For many of us, this will mean learning more about our racial identity, listening to those who have experienced racial prejudice, speaking out against racism, and showing up alongside those in our community working to change unjust systems in our society. We also live out this pledge at worship during this pandemic, by wearing face-coverings, respecting distancing guidelines, foregoing the common cup and refraining from congregational singing.
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Episcopal Relief and Development
What Would Love Do: 1000 Days of Love
Love calls us to care for our neighbors and for our enemies. Love calls us to attend to those in prison, to those who are homeless, to those in poverty, to children, immigrants and refugees.
What would love do? To you, who so generously support the transformative work of Episcopal Relief & Development, love calls you to continue to sow seeds of lasting change
Visit Episcopal Relief and Development: One Thousand Days of Love to see how you can help.
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Reporting Misconduct
As part of our ongoing commitment to creating a safe haven for everyone, our diocese trains people in the prevention of misconduct and encourages all to report misconduct. All reported incidences are taken seriously and investigated thoroughly and confidentially. If you believe you have experienced misconduct of any kind, please contact Mr. John Seitman, (jseitman@pacbell.net), 858-793-4555 or Ms. Equilla Luke, (aequilla@icloud.com), 760-583-0485.
Safeguarding God's People
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Contact Information
phone: 619/422-4141
pastoral care: 619/301-0724 |
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