"To know Christ and to make Him known . . . " | |
The Weekly Sunday Bulletin of St. John’s Episcopal Church | |
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In the morning, while it was still very dark, he got up and went out to a deserted
place, and there he prayed. And Simon and his companions hunted for him.
When they found him, they said to him, “Everyone is searching for you.” He
answered, “Let us go on to the neighboring towns, so that I may proclaim the
message there also; for that is what I came out to do.” (Mark 1:35-38)
Jesus heals the man with an unclean spirit and then goes out and heals many people. God’s sovereign power is bringing the world to wholeness and the renewal of all creation. Jesus is given the power of God to do the purpose of God so that you and I will believe in God, believe in the gifts given to us by God, and that God might be manifest in the way we live our lives. Jesus went out to the margins of society, respected the dignity of everyone, healed the sick, forgave the penitent, and ate with sinners and outcasts. His words were so revolutionary that they transformed the community. His action of giving up his life on a cross that they might have life was also transformative because it means that we are forgiven and loved by God, even when we mess up. Please come to church, listen to the Gospel, be transformed by the revolutionary words of Jesus Christ, and shine the light of Christ so brightly that it will transform others to the love of God. If we are all made in the image of God and beloved by God, there is no reason to judge others. We are called to become a Beloved Community of God.
Prayer was the foundation of everything Jesus did and prayer is the foundation of everything we do at St. John’s. Our Morning Prayer group meets every weekday at 9:00 am and prays for our friends, neighbors, and for all in need. This week our service times on Sunday are 8:00 am and 10:00 am and we will have our annual meeting after the late service in person only! We will elect one warden and three vestry members. I ask each committee to personally invite new members to join their group. If you are a new member or would like to help out please consider joining our Altar Guild, Thrift Shop, EFM, Racial Reconciliation and Social Justice Ministry, HIHI, ECW, Lay Eucharistic Ministers, Youth Group, Christian Education, Readers, Spirituality Group, Nursery School Steering Committee, Ushers, Lay Eucharistic Visitors, Prayer Shawl Ministry, St. Hilda’s Guild, or one of our other committees.
This lent we will focus on health, wellbeing, and prayer. There will be Ash Wednesday services at 12 noon and 7:00 pm on February 14th. On February 18th and March 5th, we will have Stations of the Cross in person at 6 pm, Dinner at 6:30 pm and a program on health, wellness, and prayer at 7:00 pm. On Tuesdays from 5:30 pm to 6:00 pm we will join the Spiritual Imagination Center for Meditation and Contemplative Prayer Online. Our time together will include a guided meditation based on an ancient monastic prayer practice, time for intercession, silence, and beautiful ancient chants.
Our Sunday school starts at 9:45 am and we would love to get a few more new families to attend regularly. 1st Communion classes are Wednesdays at 5:00 pm. 1st Communion will be April 7th at the 10:00 am service. Next Week, February 11th is the Super Bowl and our Youth Group is collecting donations to feed the homeless in the Huntington Community. We will cook for the homeless in Huntington on February 13th and 15th. Please join us in the kitchen at 3:00 pm. If you are interested in volunteering for the Thrift shop on Tuesdays, Thursdays or Saturdays, please drop by on one of those days from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
In Christ’s love,
Fr. Duncan
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The Readings
Isaiah 40:21-31
1 Corinthians 9:16-23
Mark 1:29-39
Psalm 147:1-12, 21c
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 HE Epiphany
9:40 am No Sunday School this week - 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 Epiphany
Music
Opening: 423 Immortal, invisible, God only wise
Psalm 147 (sung)
Before Gospel: 529 In Christ there is no East or West
Offertory anthem: "We All Are One In Mission" (sung to "The Church's One Foundation")
Communion anthem: 325 Let Us Break Bread Together
Closing: 411 O bless the Lord, my soul!
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The Annual Meeting of St. John's Church in Huntington will take place THIS Sunday, February 4th at 11:00 am in the Great Hall.
POTLUCK - Please bring your favorite dish to share.
VESTRY ELECTIONS - Nominations are open for 2 empty vestry seats. Also, 1 vestry position and 1 warden position are up for reelection.
ANNUAL REPORT - Reports will be presented in written form only in the Annual Report. The meeting will focus on the business of vestry elections and a presentation by the St. John's History Project, "Slavery in the Early Church of St. John's."
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Evensong is an ancient traditional Anglican/Episcopal service of evening prayers, psalms, biblical readings and canticles, chanted in a choral setting. Please join us Thursday, February 8th 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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St. John’s ECW & Youth Group presents Zingo Night on Friday, March 1st in the Great Hall. Pizza will be served at 6:15 pm. Games begin at 7:00 pm. Admission includes pizza, soda & one regular Bingo Card:
$20.00 - Admission per person
$10.00 - Child under 12
Tickets will be sold after Sunday services in the Great Hall. Many great prizes for all ages! All proceeds go to Family Service League to send needy children to Summer Camp.
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Join us for our next Young Artists Showcase on Sunday February 25th at 3pm in our beautiful sanctuary. St. John's Music Ministry in continuing its work in supporting young, upcoming musicians by giving them an opportunity perform. To find our more about our music programming, contact Alex Pryrodny our Music Director. No tickets needed. | |
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Sunday, March 3rd at 5:00 pm - Sound Vocal Jazz Ensemble, directed by Dr. Jennifer Miceli featuring pianist Alex Pryrodny. Join us for an evening of contemporary arrangements of your favorite jazz standards and paying homage to legendary vocal jazz ensembles like Manhattan Transfer; Lambert, Hendricks and Ross; and New York Voices. Inaugural concert of the new Jazz concert series at St. John's Huntington. Tickets $20 Pre-sale/$15 Seniors, Students, Veterans/$30 General Admission on March 3rd.
PRE-SALE TICKETS
A reception will follow the concert. Let's show the community a true St. John's-style reception! If you can help in any way, especially with donations of finger foods, please contact Christine Doré.
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HIHI is the Huntington Interfaith Homeless Initiative. St. John's partners with other local houses of worship to provide food, clothing and shelter during the winter months.
HIHI MEALS - Fr. Duncan invites anyone who feels called to minister to the unhoused in our community to join him in the kitchen to cook a hot meal to be delivered to those in need. Our next HIHI meal prep will be on Wednesday, February 13th and Friday, February 16th. Fr. Duncan will be in the kitchen preparing the meal from 3:00 - 5:00. Please reach out to him if you would like to help, (631) 427-1752, ext. 102, or dbu632@gmail.com.
MEAL CARDS - This winter, St. John's is supporting HIHI by collecting gift cards to local fast food restaurants of $5 or $10 amounts to distribute to homeless in Huntington. If you would like to contribute, you may drop your Dunkin Donut, Burger King, McDonalds, or other gift cards off at St. John's, 12 Propect St, Huntington.
CLOTHING - We are also collecting men's jeans, sweatshirts, work boots, and winter coats which may be dropped off at St. John's.
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SUPER BOWL SUNDAY COLLECTION FOR THE HOMELESS | Our Youth will be collecting monetary and food card donations for the homeless in Huntington at both services on Sunday, February 10th. | |
HOPE Ministries is continuing to collect toiletries as well as other needed items for HIHI. Please place your items in the box in the rear of the church. Here is a list of what is most needed: | |
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Toothpaste
Toothbrushes
Soap
Deodorant
Shampoo
Sanitary Wipes
Toilet Paper
Lotion
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Chapstick
Feminine Hygiene products
Socks
Underwear
Coats
Gloves
Bandages
Sunscreen
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ST. JOHN'S NURSERY SCHOOL BABY BLESSINGS DRIVE - Let’s join with our Nursery School to collect baby and toddler supplies for Helping Hand Rescue Mission’s Baby Blessings event. Items needed are listed below. They can also be left in the back of the church in the designated box. | |
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Clothing and shoes
(boy and girl, size NB-5T)
Strollers
Swings
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Cribs
Baby blankets
Bedding
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To learn more about HOPE Ministries, please contact Deacon Claire, (631) 427-1752, ext 104, or cmis@hotmail.com. | |
A LENTEN JOURNEY TO PEACE & WELL-BEING | |
Come with us this Lent as we will take advantage of this time to refocus on our own physical, mental, and spiritual care, mindfully using the resources available to us here at St. John's, in the diocese, and beyond.
Ash Wednesday Eucharist and the Imposition of Ashes
February 14th
12:00 pm - Rite II
7:00 pm - Rite II with music
Tuesday Lenten Series at St. John
Our evening in-person Lenten program, will be on February 20 and March 5th.
6:00 pm - Stations of the Cross
6:30 pm - Supper
7:00 pm - Guest speaker
8:00 pm - Closing Prayer
February 20th - “The Mind-Body Connection” by Dr. Nina Greif
Your brain is an organ, and like every other organ, you need to maintain its health for it to function properly. Come discover how mental health and physical health are closely related and how one can affect the other. We will talk about ways to improve mental attitudes, particularly through physical health, and how to shape them towards a more successful meaningful life.
March 5th - “Whole Health” by Mary Gallagher-Seaman.
The focus will be on holistic well-being. We will look at the areas of self-care -where folks are now and where they want to be in the future. We will experience a mindfulness activity and be guided through our own individual self-assessment and begin to identify an action step for our personal wellness journeys.
Meditation And Contemplative Prayer (Remote)
Tuesdays, February 27 and March 12
5:30 to 6:00 pm - Contemplative Prayer with the Catherdral of the Incanation on Zoom
We will practice making conscious contact with God by showing up as we are, gathering all of our fears, anxieties, and life circumstances that need special care, and simply bringing them to God. Our time together includes a guided meditation based on an ancient monastic prayer practice, time for intercession, silence, and beautiful ancient chants.
Click here to join on Zoom, Meeting ID: 886 4443 9182
Our program will then continue on a separate Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83594275064
6:30 pm - Stations of the Cross
7:00 pm - Program on Contemplative Prayer
8:00 pm - Closing Prayer
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ST. PADDY'S DAY CRAFT PACKING | |
Calling all youth, children and families:
Craft Packing Event for Huntington St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Sunday, February 18th after the 10:00 Service
Help us assemble craft packets on February 18th. We will meet in the Great Hall! And then…. Join us to hand them out to all who pass our church on March 10th for the Huntington St. Paddy’s Day parade.
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Gentle Mat Yoga Classes with Parishioner Alice Weiser (E-RYT-500): Guild Room, Saturdays at 10 am starting March 16.
In keeping with St. John’s theme for the season - "finding peace and well-being” - we are offering gentle yoga classes to quiet the mind and stretch and strengthen the body. All are welcome; modifications will be offered for different levels. Please note: in addition to standing, students will explore poses while seated, on hands and knees, and laying down. Students should be able to comfortably lower to and rise from the mat. Please bring a yoga mat and any other props you like to use (yoga blocks, strap, blanket). Fee: $15 for parishioners, $20 for non-members. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to St. John’s. Questions: please contact Alice Weiser at aliceweiser@mac.com.
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HOLY CROSS LENTEN RETREAT | |
Registration is now open for our 2024 Lenten Retreat to Holy Cross Monastery, March 19th to 21st.
Our program will be "A Lenten Journey to Peace and Well-Being" in keeping with our theme for the season. There will also be quiet, reflective time on the beautful grounds which overlook the Hudson River in West Park, New York.
We will meet at St. John’s on the morning of March 19th and carpool. We will return in the afternoon of March 21st. The cost of the retreat is $220 per person. Space is limited. Registration closes on March 13th. Contact the Parish Office or Fr. Duncan with any questions.
REGISTER ONLINE
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Join us for a Celtic Service is on Sunday, March 17th at 5:00 pm. All are welcome at this contemplative, life-affirming mass with beautiful Celtic music in observance of the Feast of Patrick of Ireland. | |
On Wednesdays, the church is open from noon to 1 pm for noonday prayer which starts at 12:15 pm. All are welcome. | |
ADULT CONFIRMATION & RECEPTION | |
Our first meeting will be on Sunday, February 18th at 11:15 am in the Guild Room.
There are many folks that come to our church from different denominations. Have you ever wanted to ask the clergy questions that you might have about the Episcopal Church? Our clergy will be teaching Adult Confirmation and Reception Classes on Sundays in Lent from 11:15-11:45 AM. Youth and Adult Confirmation and Reception to the Episcopal Church will be held on June 6th at 11:00. Please register online below or let Fr. Zach, Deacon Claire or Fr. Duncan know that you are interested.
REGISTER FOR ADULT CONFIRMATION & RECEPTION CLASSES
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Bible Study meets 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.
In Bible Study we are studying the Gospel of Mark. Participants are encouraged (but not required!) to select just one of the supplemental books for this study: Tim Keller's Jesus is King, N.T. Wright's Mark for Everyone, or Donald English's The Message of Mark. All can be found inexpensively on Amazon or Thriftbooks.
Please reach out to Fr. Zach with any questions, (631) 427-1752, ext. 105.
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The Thrift Shop is open 12 - 3 pm, Tuesday, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
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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Morning Prayer meets at 9:00 am, Monday through Friday on 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.
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8604114654
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PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY - Monthly meetings are on the 1st Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm in the Guild Room. Please contact Lynn Hansen for more information.
SPIRITUALITY GROUP - Monthly meetings are on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 5:00 pm in the Canterbury Corner. Contact Patti Aliperti for more information.
ST. HILDA'S GUILD - Weekly meetings are on Tuesdays from 12:30 to 3:00 pm in the Guild Room. Contact Sue Hartman for more information.
RACIAL RECONCILIATION & SOCIAL JUSTICE MINISTRY - For more meeting days and times or more information contact Heather Kress.
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PRAYER CONCERNS FOR ST. JOHN'S | |
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We pray for: Jim, Irene, Amy, Kate, Cheryl, Jenni, John, Sue, Nancy, Sue, Kim, Annetta, Gladys, Richard, Anthony, Christian, Joanne, Betty, Johnny, Richard, Barbara, Christine, Amy, Kara, Geralynn, Diane, Melissa, Marie, Jonas, Sylvia, Tom, Suzy, Diane, Carol, Barry, Carmen, Ebony, April, Ray, Taylor, Mikki, Allison, Justin, Rick, Kelsey, Shannon, Patti, Kim, Sandra, Peter, Kay
Altar Flowers are given in loving memory fo Clara and Frank Elliot by Linda Elliot.
The Perpetual Light is given in loving memory of Edward Stack by Lynn and Fred Hansen.
We will begin a new prayer list Lent. 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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St. John's Episcopal Church
12 Prospect Street
Huntington, New York 11743
(631) 427-1752
stjohns1745.org
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