"To know Christ and to make Him known . . . " | |
The Weekly Sunday Bulletin of
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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SUNDAY MINISTERS' SCHEDULE | Thank you for volunteering to serve! | |
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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