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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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Office Closed on Monday
The office will be closed on Monday, February 19th
in honor of President's Day.
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The First Sunday in Lent
Sunday, February 18, 2024
9:00am
Collect for the First Sunday in Lent
Almighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be tempted by Satan:
Come quickly to help us who are assaulted by many temptations;
and, as you know the weaknesses of each of us, let each one find you
mighty to save; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Readings for the First Sunday in Lent
Genesis 9:8-17
Psalm 25:1-9
1 Peter 3:18-22
Mark 1:9-15
Worship Booklet for the First Sunday in Lent, February 18, 2024
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2024 Altar Flowers
Our 2024 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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On Wednesday, February 14th, we began the season of Lent. The first Christians observed with great devotion the days of our Lord's passion (Good Friday) and resurrection (Easter), and it became the custom of the Church to prepare for these holy days by a season of penitence and fasting.
You are invited, therefore, to an observance of a holy Lent.
The word Lent comes from the Saxon lencton which means Spring. Lent, as we now know it, is the Spring Fast. This season of Lent is traditionally marked by acts of special devotion: prayer, fasting, self-examination and repentance, spiritual reading, and alms giving.
We have the opportunity to intentionally practice who we are as people of faith.
We are providing optional acts of devotion to help you keep the season holy:
Prayer
- Wednesday Morning Prayer and Bible Study
Consider joining us on Wednesday mornings at 9:30am -
you may request the Zoom link from Rev. Roger.
The Labyrinth is a spiritual tool and can be walked as a pilgrimage for repentance: a shedding of worries and concerns; reaching a place of meditation and prayer; and finding union with God and the healing forces at work in the world.
Come to walk on your own; brochures of guidance will be provided.
Saturday, February 24th, 10:00am to 2:00pm in Nale Hall.
Labyrinth Guide
For your private devotion, you are invited to walk the steps of Jesus on his
journey to the cross. You may "walk the steps" at home or in the church from
9:00am-2:00pm. There is a link to an electronic service booklet located below or paper booklets will be available at the church.
Fasting
Through self-examination, you may discern and consider fasting from those
things that are holding you back from being an example by word and deed
of God’s love.
Alms-Giving
Please consider giving of your excess in order to clothe those who go without.
See the table in the narthex or the article in our E-Newsletter for details.
If you wish to have clothing collection bags sent to you, contact Maria in the
church office.
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Stations of the Cross
Along with the prayers and reflections for each station, you will find artwork from former St. John's students.
Attached is the link to the prayer booklet:
Stations of the Cross
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40 Days / 40 Items
Lenten Clothing Collection Beginning Ash Wednesday, February 14, 2024.
Each day of Lent, you are encouraged to think of someone less fortunate as you look in your closets and dresser drawers. Remove one item that you no longer wear or need and put it into the appropriate bag.
Men’s items will go in a black bag, Women’s items in a white bag, Children’s items in a separate bag labeled “Children’s”.
Filled bags of clothing may brought to the church narthex. We will watch our generous giving grow. At the end of the Forty Days, St. John’s will donate new or gently used clothing to the families of ECS Head Start.
Male / Female Clothing of adult/teen/children sizes
The following are suggested items that are needed:
- Hoodie Sweatshirts / Sweatshirts
- Sweatpants
- Jeans / Pants
- Shirts
- Shoes
- Ball caps
- Socks (new)
- Underwear (new)
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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 Head Start (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 meets on the second Tuesday of each month from 9:30-2:30 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.
The Morning Prayer guide can be found here:
Morning Prayer, February 21
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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.C. 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, Alec Hauer, Barbara Oliveira, Linda Longoria-Neff, Ann and Bill Rogers, Karen Polk, Bob Milam,
James Kellogg Burnham III, Celia Vasquez, Ginger Wyatt, Craig Nightingale,
Nick Nightingale, Georgene Nightingale, the Brosche family, and Gen. G.C. Heinrich.
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 Deceased
Pray for the repose of the soul of Joshua Farle, son of John Farle.
Rest eternal grant to him, O Lord;
And let light perpetual shine upon him.
May his soul and the souls of all the departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Cycle of Prayers for the Church
In the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, we pray for the clergy and people of St. Peter's in
Del Mar and for our President, for the leaders of the nations, and for all in authority.
In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, we pray for the Province of the Episcopal Church of Sudan.
In the Military Cycle of Prayer, we pray for Afloat Training Group Pacific, Naval Station San Diego.
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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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Upcoming Events at St. John's
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Monday, February 19th: Office Closed for President's Day Holiday
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Monday, February 19th: MOSJ Meeting, 6:00pm at Tom Brzeczek's home
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Saturday, February 24th: Labyrinth, 10:00am-2:00pm in Nale Hall
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Wednesday, February 28th: Vestry Meeting, 6:00pm via Zoom
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Sunday, March 17th: St. Patrick's Day Steak Dinner, 4:00pm in Nale Hall
1st Quarter Calendar of Events
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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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Lent: It's Time
By: The Rev. Dr. Mark Hargreaves,
Rector of St. James by-the-Sea in La Jolla
Time is a complex and slippery concept. Philosophers argue about whether there is even such a thing as time. That's too deep and complex for me, though I do understand that we can experience time in different ways. It's not as simple and straightforward as it first appears.
We often feel that there is not enough time. We talk about time being precious. We say that time 'flies by.' When we're up against the clock, we often say that we are in a race against time. This way of thinking is present in the Bible. The prophet Zephaniah says: "The great day of the Lord is near and hastening fast." St. Paul is even more blunt: "Time is short," he says. Yet, there are occasions when, rather than flying by, we experience time as being a burden. Prisoners talk about "doing time." If we are bored, we might say that we are 'killing time." Read More
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Women's Lenten Quiet Day
Women's Lenten Quiet Day on February 17th, 9:30-1:00 at St. Peter's, 1 Parish Lane, Del Mar. Rev. Christina Miller will lead the retreat on "The Art of Sacred Listening." 10:00 Eucharist; 10:45 program; 12:15 potluck lunch.
Click here to RSVP
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The Easter Invitation
By: Jason Evans, Canon for Mission
I recall many years ago wrestling with a deeply personal loss in my life. I was a young father, working long hours, felt isolated from meaningful friendships, and was exhausted. As a lay person, I entered a church service on an Easter Sunday and was immediately enveloped by the liturgy. From beginning to end, I was reminded of hope and new life, and in that troubled season of life it was exactly what I needed to hear at that moment. You never know who will walk through your church doors on Easter Sunday, longing to hear a message of good news.
The celebration of Jesus’s resurrection offers a unique opportunity for congregations to extend warm invitations to neighbors, friends, and family. According to a Gallup poll, while 30% of Americans attend church regularly, a staggering 80% participate in Easter festivities. Read More
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Sacred Ground
A new Sacred Ground circle sponsored by EDSD’s Racial Justice and Reconciliation Task Force starts Thursday, March 7, 6:30-8:30 pm. Info session is Thursday, February 15, 6:30-7:30 pm.
Click here for more information and to register
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Creation Care Book Study
Join this provocative book study, "So We and Our Children May Live" by Sarah Augustine and Sheri Hostetler. "This book offers hope ... alongside concrete actions for joining with Indigenous Peoples to protect life and negotiate with decision-makers for sustainable change that follows Jesus." Click here for more information
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Faith To Go Podcast
This week, David and Charlotte introduce a Lenten discipline of noticing God in daily life and then wrestle with the role of temptation in the wilderness.
Listen Here
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EDSD Voter Participation
The voter registration deadline for the presidential primary election is Tuesday, February 20. Are you registered? The date of this election is March 5. Make sure to vote! In this year’s election cycle, our diocese is building a positive voter participation initiative, and we are looking for voter advocate nominations from as many congregations as possible.
To learn about this positive initiative and the voter advocate role, nominate a congregational voter advocate, find voter resources, and more, click 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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