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The Chalice

The Weekly Sunday Bulletin of St. John’s Episcopal Church 

August 4, 2024

Over these past few weeks, we have encountered imagery of bread and eating in the lectionary readings. These stories should evoke for us the feast that is to come in the Gospel stories, that of the Last Supper, which is itself a preview of the Great Feast we are promised in the new heaven and new earth. The Gospels, however, never call that meal “the Last Supper” and it receives its name from Da Vinci’s famous painting. It being called the Last Supper seems to me to be a misnomer and if anything, it is the First Supper!


Jesus is the bread of life. He is what sustains us and satisfies our desires and needs in order that we might grow spiritually, which in turns helps us grow in all other ways as well. In the Old Testament reading, the Israelites are complaining because they would rather be in slavery than drudge through the wilderness. I can be a complainer. I recognize this in myself and am always working to recognize the blessings I have in my life. Gratitude is key when fighting the ungratefulness that complaining usually stems from. In the Letter to the Ephesians, Paul talks about maturity that we are called to in our life in Christ. I know I need to reflect on this often. God knows and hears our complaints, and He will answer them.  In what ways may we need to spiritually grow so that we may feast on the bread of life, grateful of what our God has done, allowing the complaining that hardens our hearts to melt away? 


Yours in Christ,

Fr. Zach

SUNDAY WORSHIP

The Lessons

Exodus 16:2-4,9-15

Psalm 78:23-29

Ephesians 4:1-16

John 6:24-35


Join us for 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 - After Pentecost


10:00 am - Rite II Choral Eucharist - Baptism

Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86739553648

Facebook Live Stream: https://www.facebook.com/stjohns1745

Bulletin: Rite II HE - Baptism

The Music

Karina Vartanian, soprano

Opening: 523 Glorious things of thee are spoken

Before Gospel: 309 O food to pilgrims given, vs 1-2

Offertory anthem: Panis Angelicus by Cesar Franck

Communion hymn: 302 Father, we thank thee who hast planted

Recessional: 527 Singing songs of expectation

BELLE VOCI - "YOU DO NOT WALK ALONE"

Belle Voci Intergenerational Choral Society presents "You Do Not Walk Alone," a Candlelit Rememberance concert on Friday, August 9th at 8:00 pm at St. John's Church in Huntington.


The program will include works by Carnelia, Esenvalds, Hagenberg, Brahms, and Runestad, directed by Dr. Jennifer Scott Miceli with accompanist, Alex Pryrodny.


Admission at the door is $30, $20 seniors/students with ID. Tickets are also available online at https://donorbox.org/events/640437.


Celebrating 20 years of sisterhood in song for cancer prevention and cure. bellevociny.org

A NEW MISSION STATEMENT FOR ST. JOHN'S

Our current mission statement, adopted in the 1980ies and featured at the top of the Chalice and on our website under “Our Mission” is:


“To Know Christ and to Make Him Known…”


As part of the Vestry’s efforts to renew and refresh our shared identity and move with purpose and new direction, we want to invite all who attend St John’s come up with a new mission statement.


We ask you to think deeply about what St John’s is doing right now and what God is calling St. John’s church to do. What are the strengths of this church and how can its presence impact the future?


Your statement doesn’t have to be poetic. We are looking for a sentence or two that will capture the strength of this church and how it might impact and build our church community for the future.


Please consider participating. Write alone or with a group. There is no limit to how many times you can submit. Click on this link to sumbit your mission statement online:


NEW MISSION STATEMENT ONLINE FORM


OR you dowload the form by clicking the link below and place in the box marked “MISSION STATEMENT” at the back of the church.


DOWNLOAD NEW MISSION STATEMENT SUBMISSION FORM

BIBLE STUDY

Monday Bible Study - This week we will meet on Tuesday, August 6th at 6:30 pm on Zoom (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83373971746). In August, we will be discussing Flannery O'Connor's The Violent Bear It Away, a classic example of the Southern Gothic genre with heavy Christian themes. Hope you can join us!


Tuesday Bible Study - We will meet at 11:00 am in person in the Guild Room and continue our study of the upcoming Sunday's lectionary readings. The readings can be found on The Lectionary Page:https://www.lectionarypage.net/.


Please reach out to Fr. Zach with any questions, (631) 427-1752, ext. 105.

GARDEN OF GRACE MEETING

Anyone interested in helping with St. John's organic garden outreach ministry, The Garden of Grace, there will be a meeting on Sunday, August 18th in Deacon Claire's office (the Canterbury Corner) immediately following the 10:00 am service.


For more information about the Garden of Grace organic garden, please reach out to Fr. Duncan or Deacon Claire.

H.O.P.E. MINISTRIES

HOPE Ministries, St. John’s community outreach program, is involved in two special programs at this time:

 

FOOD PANTRY COLLECTION FOR HELPING HANDS RESCUE MISSION

 

"For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink..."

-Matthew 25:35

 

We continue to collect the following items for Helping Hands Rescue Mission each week. The bin is set up by the Prospect Street entrance to the church and will be emptied after the final service on Sundays for delivery. Thank you ahead of time for all of your contributions!!

 

  • Non-perishable food items
  • Toiletry items
  • Eventually as it becomes ready: Produce from our very own Garden of Grace

 

Thank you to Gayle Brady for making regular deliveries to Helping Hands. Any questions, please see Gayle or Deacon Claire. 

 

MEN'S SUMMER CLOTHING FOR HIHI (Huntington Interfaith Homeless Initiative). 

 

Needed: 

  • Shorts, tee shirts and other summer clothing – especially for men.

 

Please deposit your donations in the box located in the back of the church.  See Fr. Duncan or Deacon Claire for more information.

THRIFT SHOP

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.

STEP RIGHT UP! VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL & CHOIR CAMP

August 12-16 & 19-23 at St. John's Church in Cold Spring Harbor. Camp promises to be two awesome weeks full of fun activities, tons of arts and crafts projects, and musical excitement. St. John's, Cold Spring Harbor and St. John's, Huntington are collaborating for double the fun!


Camp is two weeks. You can participate in 1 or both, although it may influence which roles you can be cast in. Campers can also participate without being cast in a role if they don't want to perform.


Location: St. John's Church, 1670 Rte 25A, Cold Spring Harbor

Hours: 10am-2pm

Ages: Open to grades K-6

Cost for 2 weeks: $150/child, $300/family (scholarships available)

Food: Lunch provided


REGISTER

MORNING PRAYER

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

WEDNESDAY NOONDAY PRAYER

On Wednesdays, the church is open from noon to 1 pm for noonday prayer which starts at 12:15 pm. All are welcome.

ST. JOHN'S WADDLERS WALK ON WEDNESDAYS

Wednesdays at 4 pm & 6 pm


Meet us by the Heckscher Museum of Art in Heckscher Park in Huntington for a walk in the park. Movement is a key component of "Whole Health," a way of self-care, and a chance to take steps towards your personal sense of peace and well-being.

PRAYER CONCERNS FOR ST. JOHN'S

We prayer for: Jim, Irene, Debra, Amy, Kate, Cheryl, Richard, Barbara, Lynn, Cole, Luke, Brooke, Christine, Amy, Kim, Suzanne, Geralynn, Raymond, Eileen, Kristin, Coralis, David, Irene, Leslie, Brandon, Shelley, Regan, Spring, Brindi, Scott, Jenny, Mary, Susan, Marie, Muriel, Hortense, Bob, Jean, Hal


The Perpetual Light is a gift of Velma Dove and Brian Wade, given in loving memory of Sofia Analise Trybulski.


Please send your prayers or updates to prayers@stjohns1745.org, call Coral in the Parish Office, 631-427-1752, ext. 101.

PARISH CALENDAR

Just a reminder that all parish events and building use must be submitted to the Parish Office and be approved by the rector.

 

CLICK HERE TO VIEW ST. JOHN'S CALENDAR


Notices for events to run in the Chalice, to post on the website and social media must be received by the Parish Administrator by 9:00 am on Tuesdays prior to publication.

PARISH GROUP MEETINGS

ECW MEETING - Contact Carol Goldbaum, ECW President for more information.


PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY - No July & August meetings; we will resume in September. Please contact Lynn Hansen for more information.


RACIAL RECONCILIATION & SOCIAL JUSTICE MINISTRY - For meeting days and times or more information contact Heather Kress.


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 2:30 pm in the Guild Room. Contact Sue Hartman for more information.


VESTRY MEETING - Monday, August 5th at 6:30 pm in the Guild Room and on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87350494837.

SUNDAY MINISTERS' SCHEDULE

Thank you for volunteering to serve!

August 4

8:00 am

10:00 am

Lectors

Karen Quinn

Annina Wildermuth

Janice Burnett

Christine Dore

LEM

Tony Chamorro

Rob Wheeler

MC

Ken Quinn

Earl Matchett

Ushers

Bill Geib

Susan Jacobs

Liz Peck

Rob Holden

Sean Butler

AUGUST - Ministers' & Ushers' Schedule

Anyone interested in joining the Sunday service ministers' roster, please reach out to Fr. Duncan or Fr. Zach.

St. John's Episcopal Church

12 Prospect Street

Huntington, New York 11743

(631) 427-1752

stjohns1745.org


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