Bishop Visitation – The Rt. Rev. Holly Hollerith will be with us for his periodic visitation NEXT WEEK on Sunday October 2. There will be a Pot Luck luncheon and question & answer period following the service
Chuckatuck Volunteer Fire Department Fish Fry – The Chuckatuck Volunteer Fire Department will be holding their fall Fish Fry on Saturday, September 24 from 4:00 – 7:00 pm. Tickets are available around the area. Please come out and support the local All-Volunteer Fire Department.
New in the Parlor – The parlor has been painted and the new furniture is in the Parlor. Please stop by and see the new look, although we’re still tweaking the layout things look really good.
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September 25, 2016, 10:30 am Holy Eucharist Rite II
Lessons for the Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 20)
First Lesson: Jeremiah 32:1-3a, 6-15
Psalm 91:1-6, 14-16
Second Lesson: 1 Timothy 6:6-19
Gospel: Luke 16:1-13
Lay Participants for September 25, 2016 – 10:30 am service
Eucharistic Minister: Kathy
Lector: Nick
Prayers: Kathy
Ushers: Nick and Tina
Refreshments: Volunteer needed
Sermon for September 18: http://chirb.it/CdPr7f
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Save the Date: Organ Dedication – We will dedicate the Dr. Arthur Abbitt Kirk memorial organ during our October Twilight at St. John’s with… event on October 30 beginning at 4:00 pm. We will have instrumental and choral music, readings, prayers, and a blessing during that time. Please invite your friends and community to come and hear the wonderful sound our “new” organ makes.
Ice Cream Social – Thank you to all who attended the Ice Cream Social at the Henderson’s last weekend. It was a great time to play games and eat ice cream with friends from church.
Worship Experiment – Based on the feedback from the 4-week experiment with an all-inclusive bulletin/order of worship, the Vestry has decided to move forward and continue printing leaflets with the entire service included. However, we need to procure a full working copy of the software and create a procedure for producing the bulletins. The latter aspect is needed just in case Don or Fr. Les is unable to produce bulletins. We will need a number of people who are willing to learn how to produce bulletins if needed. But, this week we will go back to the “standard” bulletin of yore.
CAPS Fund Raiser – The Coalition Against Poverty in Suffolk will hold their annual fund raiser on Saturday September 24 from 3:00 – 7:00 pm. Member Churches are being asked to assist by selling tickets to the event – dinner from Capt. Bob’s BBQ & Fried Chicken. There is more information on the bulletin boards.
Church Quiz – Over the coming weeks we will have a “Church Quiz” as part of our announcements and e-News. All are invited to think about and answer the week’s question. Answers will be provided the following week.
Last week’s question and answer: Question: What is the mission of the Church? Answer: The mission of the Church is to restore all people to unity with God and each other in Christ. (BCP p. 855)
This week’s question: How does the Church pursue its mission? Look for the answer next week.
Formation Classes – This week we will discuss our Old Testament reading, Jeremiah 32:1-3a, 6-15, “Jeremiah Buys a Field During the Siege.” Next week’s class will discuss our Old Testament reading Lamentations 1:1-6, “The Deserted City.” All are invited to join the conversation in the Parish Hall from 9:15 to 10:15 am.
Sunday’s Psalm – This Sunday we will read the psalm antiphonally.
Hospitality hour Sign-up – The sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board; please sign-up for an upcoming Sunday. If you would like to help but cannot provide all the items for coffee hour/lemonade on the lawn any assistance, even a single item, will be graciously accepted.
Sanctuary Accessibility – While the Rector is in the office the Sanctuary will be unlocked and available for sanctuary, reflection, and meditation. If you know of anyone who might benefit from a little quiet time and space, they are welcome to stop by the Church.
Upcoming Parish Events – Sep. 23 – Bridge group; Sep. 24 – CVFD Fish Fry; Sep. 27 – Card Crafters; Oct. 2 – Bishop’s Visitation.
Thought for the week – Likeness: We have no idea what God looks like—so what can it mean that God creates us in God’s own image, in God’s likeness? Maybe it’s love that makes us like God.
– Br. Mark Brown, SSJE
Society of Saint John the Evangelist
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Upcoming Events:
Daily Mon.-Thu. * Daily Morning Prayer – 9:30 am (Parish House)
Fri. Sep. 23rd * Bridge Group – 10:00 am (Parish Hall)
Sat. Sep. 24th * Chuckatuck Volunteer Fire Department Fish Fry – 4:00 – 7:00 pm (Fire Department)
* CAPS Fundraiser – 3:00 – 7:00 pm (Westminster Presbyterian Church)
Tue. Sep 27th * Card Crafters – 10:00 am – 1200 pm (Parish Hall)
Sun. Oct. 2nd * The Rt. Rev. Holly Hollerith visitation and luncheon
Sat. Oct. 8th * James River Rug Hookers – 10:00 am – 3:00 pm (Parish Hall)
Mon. Oct. 10th * Columbus Day Holiday (Office closed)
Tue. Oct. 11th * Vestry Meeting – 7:00 – 9:00 pm (Parlor)
Sat. Oct. 15th * Village Garden Club meeting – 2:00 – 5:00 pm (Parish Hall)
Sun. Oct. 16th * Lake Prince Woods Vespers Service (Rector preaching) – 4:00 pm (Lake Prince Woods)
Mon. Oct. 17th * G. F. W. C. Junto Women’s Club Meeting – 10:00 am – 3:00 pm (Parish House)
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PASTORAL CARE
For Michael, our presiding bishop; Holly, our bishop; and for Les, our priest.
Meriwether, Allen, Shirley, Lon, Barbara, Steve, Marvin, Leone, Keith, Virginia, Justin, Kevin, Millard, Sharon, Gary, Elinore, Jimmye, Katie, Margaret, Claiborne, Diana, Richard, Toni, Ann, Greg, Beth, the Dennis Family, Mike and Gail, the Gregory family, Jean, and Jim.
Serving in the Armed Forces and Overseas: Bryan, Sheldon, Elizabeth, Leon, Alan, and Thomas.
Parish Cycle of Prayer: Fr. Les & Kathy
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: Hungars, Bridgetown; St. Mark’s, Bracey; The Rev. Charles Mullaly; The Rev. Joseph & Maureen Landry.
Anglican Cycle of Prayer: The Church in Wales. The Most Rev. Dr. Barry Morgan – The Archbishop of Wales & Bishop of Llandaff.
Flowers on the altar are given to the Glory of God and in honor of our Church family by Marcella & Don.
Birthdays in September
Bette 03 Carroll 11
Roger 14 Allen 17
Virginia 26
Anniversaries in September
Charles & Lynn 01 Perk & G. Lee 11
If you are in need of Pastoral Care
Please call Father Ferguson.
Home: 757-484-8409
Minister of Music and Organist: Mr. Roger Peyton
Website: http://StJohnsEpiscopal-Suffolk.org
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