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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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Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday, November 19, 2023
with a Service for the Rededication of the Daughters of the King
Collect for Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
Blessed Lord, who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning:
Grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them,
that we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which you have given us in our Savior Jesus Christ;
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Readings for Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
Zephaniah 1:7, 12-18
Psalm 90:1-8, 12
1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
Matthew 25:14-30
Worship Booklet for Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, November 19, 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 19, 2023 are given by
Lynn Young and Kurth Barnes in thanksgiving for their friends and families.
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
Stewardship Reflections:
Each week, we will have the opportunity to hear from parishioners during our Sunday liturgy and written in our E-Newsletter about the ways we can be generous by being Rooted in the Abundance of the blessings and grace of God.
Stewardship Pledge Campaign Receptions:
During the Stewardship Campaign this year, you will have the opportunity to attend Stewardship Receptions. These receptions are intended to be a time for us to gather, socialize, celebrate who we are, discuss the ministries and mission of the parish, and the needs of the church.
You will not be asked to complete a pledge card or give any money. This is a time for us to be together, talk about St. John’s and what the parish means to us.
You are welcome to attend the final Stewardship Reception:
Sunday, November 19th at 10:00am (between services)
hosted by Jeff Bates and Rev. Roger Haenke
In Nale Hall at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 760 First Ave., Chula Vista 91910
Please sign up in the narthex or RSVP to the office (619-422-4141 or maria@saint-johns.org)
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Stewardship Reflection - Rooted in Abundance
I have an abundance of good luck. I was born into a loving and supportive family. I went to work in Mexico City and met my wife there. We are blessed with two super children and a loving family including our in-laws and out-laws.
Elizabeth and I entered Saint John’s Church & School in 1995 when we enrolled our two children in school. Not being Churchgoers, we timidly attended a few masses. The abundance of good fortune continued as we got to know and love the caring, giving parishioners of Saint John’s. We participated in Church activities. We grew roots in Saint John’s.
I smile as I drive up to Saint John’s. The first thing I see is the green, green grass and I smile. The Courtyard is a beautiful, relaxing place. And, the Church itself is amazing! It is bright and graceful. My eyes are frequently drawn upward during service, starting with the altar, up the wooden backdrop to the vaulted ceilings. When you add in the music, it is an inspiring place to be. The grounds, the Church, the School and the rich heritage were planted by our predecessors a little over 100 years ago and cultivated during the past century. Pretty good roots, wouldn’t you say?
Most important of all are the people of Saint John’s. Through the years, we have given back to the community. Examples of our giving include: Thanksgiving Bags of Blessings; diapers; mosquito netting; funds for water wells; cereal; clothing; blankets; glasses; pill bottles; school backpacks filled with supplies; shelter for people in transition during the winter; prayer quilts; Eucharistic Visits; sponsor of the Scouts; food for those in need; concerts; and other drives that I cannot remember.
Thank you, Saint John’s. I appreciate the friendship and deeds rooted in the abundance of good people.
-Gregg King
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OUTREACH AND EVANGELIZATION | |
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Bishop's Servant Ministry Award
At the 2023 Diocesan Convention, Iris Atkins received the Bishop's Servant Ministry Award in recognition for all she does for the parish of St. John's. Iris is a Daughter of the King and a member of the Prayers and Squares Prayer Quilt Ministry and the Outreach Committee. She serves as a Lay Eucharistic Minister during our liturgies and takes the Eucharistic to members of the parish who are not able to come to church. She spends countless hours writing notes and sending greeting cards to welcome new parishioners and to celebrate parishioner’s special occasions. Congratulations and thank you, Iris, for all you do!
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Bags of Blessings Thanksgiving Food Drive
Thank you for your support of the Bags of Blessings: Thanksgiving Food Drive. Because of your generosity, we were able to deliver 36 bags of food, plus additional boxes of groceries, and 69 gift cards to the families at Head Start.
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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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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 not gather on Wednesday, November 22nd. If you would like to pray the Morning Prayer individually, the booklet can be found here:
Morning Prayer, November 22nd
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St. Margaret of Scotland
Today, Thursday, November 16, is the feast day of St. Margaret, Queen of Scotland who is the patron saint of our Daughters of the King Chapter here at St. John’s. According to Holy Women, Holy Men, she was an English princess married to King Malcolm III of Scotland around 1070. She sought to change old-fashioned and careless practices among the Scottish clergy. In addition, Margaret encouraged the founding of schools, hospitals, and orphanages, and used her influence with King Malcolm to improve the quality of life among the isolated Scottish clans. Together, they rebuilt the monastery of Iona and founded Dunfermline Abbey, under the direction of Benedictine Monks.
Margaret was a conscientious wife and mother of eight children. She spent a lot of her time in prayer, devotional reading, ecclesiastical embroidery, and also saw to the spiritual welfare of her large household, providing servants with the opportunity for regular worship and prayer.
Just like Margaret’s example of devotion to Christ, Daughters of the King are graced by the Holy Spirit to pray, serve, and make Jesus Christ known to others.
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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, Nancy Stewart, Bill Gustafson, Vanessa Peeke and James Kellogg Burnham III.
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 the Clergy and people of St. Brigid’s Episcopal Church, Oceanside.
In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, we pray for The Church of the Province of Myanmar (Burma)
In the Military Cycle of Prayer, we pray for all Marines and Sailors serving in the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, Miramar.
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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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November 22nd: Interfaith Thanksgiving Prayer Service, 7:00pm 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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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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Courageous Love
By: Bishop Susan Brown Snook
Have you not known? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary….Those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:28, 31
Here in the Diocese of San Diego, we are a people of Courageous Love. We have confidence that God has given us all we need to follow Jesus and share God’s good news with the world. Yes, we have suffered from a pandemic, whose effects on attendance at our churches linger. Yes, we are a diocese who experienced losses from the divisions of the mid-2000s. And yes, we are in a world where fewer Americans seek out community within churches; many prefer to retreat into online worlds they can experience from the comforts of their home. Read More
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Bishop Susan’s Annual Convention Address
Watch Bishop Susan’s annual Address to the Diocese.
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You can find more information about the Diocesan Convention here.
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Faith To Go Podcast
This week the Faith To Go team, David and Charlette, discuss The Parable of The Talents, and our charge to try and fail rather than do nothing. 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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