"To know Christ and to make Him known . . . " | |
The Weekly Sunday Bulletin of St. John’s Episcopal Church | |
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There are so many exciting things happening at St. John’s right now. Twenty one of our folks just returned from pilgrimage in Iona, Scotland. This weekend is our Harvest Fair! There will be concerts, vendors, great food, raffle baskets, St. Hilda’s Guild crafts, baked goods, Vermont cheese, Thrift shop clothes, lots of white elephant items, and much, much, more. Please attend the St. Augustine/St. John’s Choir concert at 4PM.
We are called to be generous in giving of our Time, Talent, and Treasure at St. John’s. Generous living is much more than what we do with our money. We are called to be kind to one another, to all living things, and to God’s earthly creation. We are called to deal with each other honestly and to be humble. Stewardship is a call to action to each of us as followers of Jesus. Jesus showed us the way to live generously: by welcoming the outcast, by overturning the tables of the money changers in the temple, by dining with the poor, by healing the sick, by teaching, by forgiving, and by ultimately giving his life so that all might have life abundant.
Each year, I am asked to preach and teach on stewardship. The fact is that if you put God first in your life, everything else will come in line. Of course we want to keep the building in good shape, hire a sexton, and give to the poor, but what is really important to me is your spiritual health. When your heart feels the redeeming love of God, you will naturally love others. When you feel the forgiving grace of God, you will naturally forgive others. When you realize that everyone is welcome in the Episcopal Church, you will want to show hospitality to everyone you meet. Stewardship is so much more than money and it is what makes St. John’s such a special place. We are like one big family and although we can be a little dysfunctional at times, our greatest gift is our hospitality. Please know that this is the greatest gift you can give to St. John’s. Before you put one dollar in the plate, please give of yourself that others might have life abundant.
We make a pledge each year to help the wardens and vestry make a budget for 2024. You will receive a pledge card in the mail this week and I ask you to prayerfully consider the gifts that you receive and ask you to make a pledge to St. John’s. If you have not received a pledge card yet, they are available on the table in the back of the church. We will collect pledge cards for the next three Sundays and bless them at the altar on November 5th on Loyalty Sunday. Each week, you will hear parishioners witness about what they love about St. John’s.
We are thankful for whatever you can pledge. In order to hire a sexton next year, we need to increase our pledges by about 5%. Please consider raising your pledge this year so that St. John’s may continue to grow and flourish. Another way you can help is to invite someone to St. John’s. Perhaps they can come to the Harvest Fair or join you on Sunday. It is a hard subject for most of us to bring up, but many people are frustrated with their own church and now is the perfect time to invite people to St. John’s.
I am so grateful for you. Your faithful membership at St. John’s and your generosity sustains our ministry and is a source of encouragement to me. I am always proud of the fantastic turn out at Harvest Fair and all the outreach and mission that we do. God bless you!
In Christ’s love,
Fr. Duncan
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The Readings
Isaiah 45:1-7
Psalm 96:1-9, (10-13)
1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
Matthew 22:15-22
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: 594 God of grace and god of glory
Sequence Hymn: 544 Jesus shall reign where'er the sun, vs 1-3
Offertory Anthem: "The Steadfast love of the Lord never ceases" by Carl Haywood
Communion Hymn: LEVAS 154 Taste and See
Closing Hymn: 437 Tell Out My Soul, the greatness of the Lord
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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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COME TO THE HARVEST FAIR (RAIN OR SHINE)!
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EAT quiches, soups, burgers, hot dogs, salad, baked goods, and more!
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LISTEN to live music - Mike Tomek, Pan-A-Praise Steel Drum Band, Gospel Concert
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ENTER to win some raffles, gift basket, silent auction prizes***
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SHOP the Thrift Store, White Elephant, St. Hilda's Craft Table, Bake Sale, Christmas Boutique, Local Vendors
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INVITE friends, family & neighbors
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VOLUNTEER to work at the fair, or to set up (Friday starting at 4pm and Saturday starting at 8:30am) or clean up (Saturday starting at 3:30pm).
***Join us on Sunday, October 22nd after the 10am service for raffle and gift basket drawings. The Silent Auction winners will be annouced once bidding ends at noon on Sunday.
To volunteer or learn more, contact Carol Goldbaum, ECW President.
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This Gospel Music Concert is the culminating event of the annual St. John’s Harvest Fair!
On Saturday, October 21st beginning at 4 p.m. the choirs of St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church, Brooklyn and St. John’s Episcopal Church, Huntington will join to present a Gospel Music Concert at St. John’s Church in Huntington. The free concert is open to all; a freewill offering will be collected to support the Music Ministry of St. John’s.
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83279473681
As was done in October of 2022, St. Augustine’s choir will travel to Huntington to join with the choir of St. John’s in offering a selection of traditional Gospel music for the Huntington community. Fr. Duncan, said, “This unique, collaborative, and loving relationship with St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church in East Flatbush, Brooklyn, demonstrates what can be done when urban and suburban parishes join together in the spirit of the Beloved Community.”
DONATE TO ST. JOHN'S MUSIC FUND
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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. 105.
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The next meeting of St. John's ECW will be on Sunday, November 5th immediately following the 10:00 am service in the Guild Room.
Please reach out to Carol Goldbaum, ECW President, with any questions at ecw.st.johns.huntington@gmail.com.
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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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The Perpetual Light is a gift of Barbara Burns and Rev. Duncan Burns in thanksgiving for the birth of Lucy.
We pray for: Barbara, Christine, Amy, Kim, Suzanne, Cole, Luke, Leslie, Edith, Jane, Dina, Sandra, Eileen, Donna, Amy, Kate, Cheryl, Caitlin, Patti, Gladys, Anthony, Christian, Richard, Jim, Irene, Sean, Richard
We join The Episcopal Church in prayer for the health of our Presiding Bishop Michael Curry.
The Perpetual Light is given in loving memory of Donald Keith by Evelyn McCarthy
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. | |
CHALICE UPDATES & PARISH CALENDAR
Just a reminder that all parish events and building use must be submitted to the Parish Office and approved by the rector.
Notices for events to run in the Chalice, to post on the website and social media must be received by the Parish Administrator by noon on Tuesdays prior to publication.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW ST. JOHN'S CALENDAR
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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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