November 24, 2021 Newsletter

PRAYER. SERVICE. HOPE.

THIS WEEK @ St JOHN'S SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 28th- Advent I 8:00 am - Holy Eucharist Rite I - church 9:00 am - St John's for Kids - Parish Hall - family friendly Eucharist 9:30 am - Faith Matters - Guild Room - adult bible study  9:30 am - Children's Choir with Mr. Chris 9:40 am - Outreach offering - Parish Hall - weekly projects for kids 10:30 am - Sunday School - Parish Hall - for ages 3 years and up 10:30 am - Holy Eucharist Rite II - church (Livestream not available this week- we apologize for the inconvenience) WEDNESDAY, Nov 24th- SATURDAY, Nov 27 Offices closed for Thanksgiving break

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! “I will give thanks to you, LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.” – Psalm 9:1

IMPORTANT DATES Contemplative Prayer for Advent Wednesday, Dec 1, 8, 15, and 22- 6:00 pm- Zoom Meeting ID: 849 7558 9072 Passcode: 297204 Christmas with the Choral Scholars Sunday, December 5th - 4:00 pm - Parish Hall Greening of the Church Saturday, December 11th - 9:00 am - church Advent Retreat "God with us" Saturday, December 11th - 12 noon - church

MUSIC

St John's Children's Chorus Join us each Sunday from 9:30 am - 9:40 am- a short burst of spirited practice with Mr. Chris!!!! (following the St John's for Kids service each week)

Christmas with the Choral Scholars Concert Sunday, December 5th - 4:00 pm- in the Parish Hall Music and readings for the season

THE BARN IS OPEN SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 28th 10:00 am- 2:00 pm

CELEBRATING PEOPLE BIRTHDAYS: Matt Syracuse - November 27 Kristina Davison- November 27 ANNIVERSARIES: Mother Catherine & Scott Wieczorek - November 22 BAPTISM: William Siarnacki - November 21 BIRTHS: Kiran John Landers (great nephew of Donna Landers George)

OUTREACH

Thank you to OUR THANKSGIVING TEAM JENNIFER ARGENTI (shown above), ALLISON ASTON, and EMILIA PFEIFLER    Blessing the families at the Finley Middle School Pantry!     Thistle & Spoon Ministry - Diana Fredericks, Chair

ADOPT A FAMILY 2021

St. John’s of Lattingtown will once again be participating in Adopt-A-Family this Christmas season. Many families in our communities struggle financially, especially during the holidays.  This program, in conjunction with the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island, provides an opportunity to ‘adopt’ and support our own local families. We appreciate your generosity! Thank you!   $50- child sponsorship       $100- grocery gift card $250- family of four sponsorship   If you would like to help, please contact Julie Zarou via email at juliezarou@mac.com or 917-881-6870 (Please make checks payable to St. John’s of Lattingtown)      325 Lattingtown Rd., Locust Valley, NY 11560

CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS   If you would like to donate a poinsettia in memory or in honor of a loved one for the Christmas services, please complete the form at the back of the church or call the office 516- 671-3226 by Sunday, December 12th.

Wellness Ministry

Join us for Yoga in the Parish Hall! TUESDAY November 30th- 9:30 a.m. More information: 516 671.3226

CHILDREN & FAMILIES

St John's for Kids family service every Sunday at 9:00 am in the Parish Hall All are welcome!

Sunday School Join us at 10:30 each Sunday Ages 3 yrs. and older!

THIS WEEK AT ST JOHN'S

GIVE to ST. JOHN'S There are many ways to donate: Give Online - click here Text your donation to 1-855-917-3147  Mail your check to: St. John's of Lattingtown 325 Lattingtown Road Locust Valley, NY 11560

Address:  325 Lattingtown Road Locust Valley NY 11560 Phone: (516) 671-3226 admin@stjlat.org

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