"To know Christ and to make Him known . . . " | |
The Weekly Sunday Bulletin of St. John’s Episcopal Church | |
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Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, beloved, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Keep on doing the things that you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you (Philippians 4:4-9).
I would like to thank Leslie, Rob, Sean, and every member of the team that made the pilgrimage to Iona, Scotland so amazing. We faced some obstacles, but we worked together in the beautiful space where Saint Columba spread Christianity throughout the region. We heard about and practiced Celtic Spirituality and learned about the history of the island. I found Iona to be filled with the presence of God and left with an experience of a deeply welcoming community that prioritized welcoming their guests, the care of the created world, and justice issues. They preached the love of Jesus, and they practiced what they preached. I was deeply moved by the sermon of the warden at the Sunday service and will try and share her thoughts on being gentle with one another and the land that we live in. Many of you know that we are deeply committed to the environment, outreach to those in need, to our children, and our vestry is working on ways to be even more meaningful in Huntington.
Please support our thrift shop by volunteering on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 12-3, bringing donations to the church, and shop at our thrift shop. We give a special thanks to Mary Beth who works tirelessly with her volunteers to make St. John’s Thrift Shop one of the best on Long Island. We need lots of help working in the Thrift Shop for the Harvest Fair.
St. John's Annual Harvest Fair will take place on Saturday, October 21st from 10AM to 4PM. This is an “all hands on deck” event. Join us by just coming down and lending a hand. New members are especially encouraged to join in. If you don’t know where to go, just head for the kitchen and you will work with lots of familiar faces. Please invite your friends and neighbors to attend. Our ECW will give a substantial portion of the proceeds to local charities. Help us to help others. God’s abundance is a feeling that what you do matters and that your life has meaning. God’s abundance includes our worship, our music, our community, our pastoral care and our physical buildings and property. In a time of despair and worry, God offers hope and contentment. In a time of enmity and separation, God offers love and unification. In a time of uncertainty, God offers us eternal life. By the life, death and resurrection of Jesus, we know that God’s unending love for us is real and that God’s promises are true. I urge you to see your life as a precious gift from God and to give of your time, talent and treasure accordingly. Come to the Harvest Fair, and if you are able, come to the gospel concert at 4:00PM. St. Augustine’s Church will provide fabulous music and we should welcome them with open arms.
I am so grateful for you. Your faithful membership at St. John's and your generosity sustain our ministry and are a source of encouragement to me.
In Christ’s love,
Fr. Duncan
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The Readings
Isaiah 25:1-9
Psalm 23
Philippians 4:1-9
Matthew 22:1-14
Join us for Sunday Worship at 8:00 am and 10:00 am in the church or remotely on Zoom and Facebook.
8:00 am - Rite I Holy Eucharist
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83803451202
Facebook Live Stream: https://www.facebook.com/stjohns1745
Bulletin: Rite I After Pentecost
9:40 am Sunday School in the Canterbury Corner - Sunday School Calendar
10:00 am – Rite II Choral Eucharist
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86739553648
Facebook Live Stream: https://www.facebook.com/stjohns1745
Bulletin: Rite II HE (Proper 23-29)
Music
Opening Hymn: 493 O for a thousand tongues to sing
Sequence Hymn: 663 The Lord my God my shepherd is, vs 1-2
Offertory Anthem: "The Lord is my shepherd" by Thomas Koschat
Communion Hymn: LEVAS 72 Just a closer walk with thee
Recessional Hymn: 556 Rejoice, ye pure in heart
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The Ingathering for United Thank Offering (UTO) will be on Sunday, October 15.
Please be generous in supporting this great ECW mission. UTO is entrusted to receive the offerings, and to distribute the 100% of what is collected to support innovative mission and ministry throughout The Episcopal Church and Provinces of the Anglican Communion:
GRATITUDE
“In ordinary life, we hardly realize that we receive a great deal more than we give, and that it is only with gratitude that life becomes rich.”
–Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Gratitude is a Christian virtue. It helps us love more deeply and be more present to the Holy Spirit at work in the world.
GIVE thanks to God for your blessings.
MAKE an offering for each blessing.
YOUR BLESSING becomes a blessing for others.
2023 Grant Awards Given
Please make checks payable to “St. John's Church" with "UTO" written in memo. Envelopes for UTO can be found on the table at the back of the church or in your bulletins October 15th.
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HARVEST FAIR GIFT BASKETS | |
The Gift Basket Raffles are very profitable and a fun event at our Harvest Fair.
Please HELP US so that we can continue to financially support our church and the charities that need us, too!
Ways to help:
- Monetary donation ($25, $50, $100, $150)
- Make a gift basket
- Purchase items for a gift basket
- Donate a gift certificate
Click to download form, then put completed form in the basket at the back of the church:
HARVEST FAIR BASKET FORM
Please contact Chris Boccia with any questions at (631) 245-2252
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Our annual Harvest Fair will take place on Saturday, October 21st 10am to 4pm.
Here's a preview of our SILENT AUCTION items:
- Marriott Vacation Villa in Orlando for 6 - 1 week (APRIL 20 –28th)
- Divine Wines - 2 Cases of Premium Wines Red and White
- Cape Cod Cottage for 4 for 1 Week
- 2 Ladies' and Men's Bulova Watches
- Golf for 2 at Huntington Country Club
- Vintage East End Sea Print
- Designer Bags
- 2 Footballs signed by Chris Hogan
- Day at Westhampton Beach Swordfish Club
- 2 Engeman Theater Tickets with dinner
- Long Island Beer Basket
- “Sail Away” On Fr. Duncan’s Sail Boat Cruise
- Huntington Dine Around Many Local Restaurants !
- Model Airplane Model Kits
- Designer Sun Glasses
- More items to be added....
*OPEN FOR BIDDING AT THE FAIR AND ON SUNDAY, 10/22 UNTIL NOON*
Other ways you can HELP US TO HELP OTHERS:
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Purchase Raffle Tickets - Raffle tickets went out in the mail. More books are available in the Parish Office.
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Invite your friends and family to shop, dine and visit our beautiful, historic church.
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Make a craft – woodworking items, Christmas decorations, homemade soap, sachets or potpourri are just suggestions. Use your creativity!
To volunteer or learn more, contact Carol Goldbaum, ECW President.
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The Ecclesiastes study will begin October 30th. We will be using Jacques Ellul's Reason for Being: A Meditation on Ecclesiastes as a background guide. Purchase is not required but recommended and supplements from it will be provided. Participants are asked to have read over Ecclesiastes beforehand and personal notes and meditations on it are highly encouraged.
We are sold out of copies in the office, but you could currently purchase a new edition at Amazon for $39: Reason for Being: A Meditation on Ecclesiastes, or at Thrift Books for $29.98: Reason for Being: A Meditation on Ecclesiastes.
Beginning October 30th & 31st, Bible Study will meet regularly on Mondays at 6:30 pm on Zoom (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83373971746) and Tuesdays at 11:00 am in person in the Guild Room. The material covered each Monday evening will be covered on the following Tuesday morning.
Please reach out to Zach with any questions, (631) 427-1752, ext. 104.
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"Sing to him, sing praises to him,
and speak of all his marvelous works."
(Psalm 105:2)
Lift your voice and sing with St. John's Choir! We are looking for singers of all vocal types and levels who want to enhance our worship experience through music. We meet on Sundays in the choir room at 9:15 am to robe and warm up for the 10 am service. Rehearsals are usually on Sunday afternoons and two Thursday evening each month. There are also opportunities to sing at our Healing and Evensong services.
If you are interested please reach out to our Music Director, Alex Pryrodny, or feel free to join us on Sunday morning at 9:15 am in the choir room.
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Please join us at St. John's for Evensong, an ancient traditional Anglican/Episcopal service of evening prayers, psalms, biblical readings and canticles, chanted in a choral setting. Please join us Thursday, October 26th at 7:00 pm in the church.
All are welcome! Join us to pray for our broken world in need of healing, through the gift of music!
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HEALING SERVICE IN NOVEMBER | |
Please join us for a safe and loving offering of prayer and healing on Thursday, November 16th at 7:00 pm.
We believe that not only does Jesus still heal today, but that healing is one of the most powerful ministries of evangelization. Jesus never preached the Gospel of the kingdom of God without demonstrating the kingdom through signs, wonders, and miracles, with healing as the most frequent demonstration of God’s love.
Healing services at St. John’s will include a time of worship and praise, proclamation of the Gospel and preaching, corporate prayer for healing ending with individual prayer teams for healing. Come prepared for breakthrough!
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All are welcome at Morning Prayer. We meet Monday through Friday at 9:00 am via Zoom.
Our short prayer service is followed by some fellowship and discussion. Feel free to join us occasionally to listen and pray, or come more often to participate as a leader or reader, and to start your day with your focus on Christ and a deeper connection with your friends at St. John's.
Join us via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86041146543
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On Wednesdays, the church is open from noon to 1 pm for noonday prayer which starts at 12:15 pm. All are welcome. | |
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The Thrift Shop is open regularly on Tuesday, Thursdays & Saturdays, 12 - 3 pm.
To volunteer or find our more, please contact Mary Beth Dieterle, (631) 427-1752, ext 106.
Donations welcome. We accept donations of new or gently used clothing, accessories, and household items. Please no books, furniture, out-dated electronics, or damaged items.
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HOPE MINISTRY COLLECTIONS | |
HOPE Ministry at St. John’s Huntington
Hearts Offering Passionate Encouragement
Outreach for Our Community Friends in Need
Please join me (Deacon Claire) in collecting personal care and toiletry items for those in need in our community.
There is a box in the back of the church for your donations.
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REGULAR MINISTRY MEETINGS | |
Prayer Shawl Ministry - Monthly meetings are on the 1st Thursday of each month in the Guild Room. Please contact Noelle DeLorenzo or Lynn Hansen for more information.
Racial Reconcilitation & Social Justice Minsitry - For more information contact Heather Kress.
Spirituality Group - Next meeting will be on Thursday, November 9th at 5 pm in the Guild Room. Contact Patti Aliperti.
St. Hilda's Guild (Sewing & Crafting) - Weekly on Tuesdays, 12:30 - 3 pm in the Guild Room. Contact Sue Hartman.
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ALTAR FLOWERS & THE PERPETUAL LIGHT | |
If you would like to remember a loved one or give thanks for an important event with altar flowers or Perpetual Light, please complete an Altar Flower Form and return it to the Parish Office with your check made payable to "St. John's Altar Guild."
ALTAR FLOWER ORDER FORM
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PRAYER CONCERNS FOR ST. JOHN'S | |
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We pray for: Amy, Kate, Cheryl, Caitlin, Patti, Gladys, Anthony, Christian, Richard, Jim, Irene, Sean, Richard, Barbara, Christine, Amy, Kim, Suzanne, Cole, Luke, Leslie, Edith, Jane, Dina, Sandra, Eileen
We join The Episcopal Church in prayer for the health of our Presiding Bishop Michael Curry.
Altar Flowers are given in loving memory of Thomas Bramble by Barbara Bramble.
Please send your prayers or updates to prayers@stjohns1745.org, call Coral in the Parish Office, 631-427-1752, option 1, or click on the link below and complete the online form:
PRAYER LIST FORM
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Thank you for volunteering to serve. | |
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St. John's Episcopal Church
12 Prospect Street
Huntington, New York 11743
(631) 427-1752
stjohns1745.org
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