Daylight Savings Time – This Sunday morning, March 12, at 2:00 am we will observe Daylight Savings Time by advancing our clocks 1 hour. Please ensure you set your clocks ahead to not miss worship.
Inclement Weather Policy – Safety is first and foremost at St. John’s. We will follow the Suffolk School District with respect to closures. If we have an event planned expect it to continue as scheduled BUT if you do NOT feel safe getting to the Church, please stay home. Your safety is more important to us than your presence is.
Millard Winslow’s Reception – Thank you to all who assisted with Mr. Winslow’s memorial service reception. The event was a huge success and we had many comments about how well the reception went.
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March 12, 2017, 10:30 am Holy Eucharist Rite I
Lessons for the Second Sunday in Lent
First Lesson: Genesis 12:1-4a
Psalm 121
Second Lesson: Romans 4:5, 13-17
Gospel: John 3:1-17
Lay Participants for March 12, 2017 – 10:30 am service
Acolyte: Suze
Lector: Steven
Prayers: Suze
Ushers: Anne and Bert
Refreshments: Volunteer needed
Sermon for Mar. 5: http://chirb.it/ANpfyt
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Lenten Study and Soup Lunch – This year we will focus on the last portion of our Ash Wednesday gospel reading “where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” We will explore finding our treasure and taking care of the treasure for the long haul. These lunches will continue from Mar. 15 – Apr. 5, from 11:30 am-1:00 pm, in the Parish Hall. There is a sign-up sheet in the Narthex for those wishing to host one of these sessions. There is but one session available to host.
Save the Date – We will have a special Eucharist celebration in honor of our 375th Anniversary. The Rt. Rev. Wayne Wright will be the celebrant and preacher at our Pentecost Sunday service on June 4, 2017. There will be a reception following the service.
Flowers – There is a new flower sign-up sheet for 2017 with instructions is posted in the Narthex. This covers the entire year. Please sign-up for your special two weeks. If you have more questions, please contact Lynn.
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 outward and visible sign in Baptism? Answer: The outward and visible sign in Baptism is water, in which the person is baptized in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. (BCP 858)
This week’s question: What is the inward and spiritual grace in Baptism? Look for the answer next week.
Formation Classes – This week we will discuss our Old Testament reading, Genesis 12:1-4a, “The Call of Abram.” Next week’s class will discuss our Old Testament reading Exodus 17:1-7, “Water from the Rock.” All are invited to join the conversation in the Parish Hall from 9:15 to 10:15 am.
Sunday’s Psalm – We will read the psalm during Lent.
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.
Upcoming Parish Events – Mar. 11 – James River Rug Hookers; Mar. 14 – Vestry meeting; Mar. 15 – Lenten soup luncheon and study; Mar. 22 – Lenten soup luncheon and study; Mar. 29 – Lenten soup luncheon and study.
Thought for the week – Good News: The good news is about the new life that we have been given in Christ. Now I think that this can sometimes be a little empty and hard to know what that means without a story, without a personal narrative about how God has acted in your life. That’s the good news we have to offer other people. What difference has having a relationship with God made in your life?
– Br. John Braught, SSJE
Society of Saint John the Evangelist
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Upcoming Events:
Online calendar: http://stjohnsepiscopal-suffolk.org/parish-calendar/
Online events listing: http://stjohnsepiscopal-suffolk.org/events/
Sat. Mar. 11th * James River Rug Hookers – 10:00 am – 3:00 pm (Parish Hall)
* Memorial Service for Shirley Rhees – 11:00 am (Lake Prince Woods)
Sun. Mar. 12th * Observe Daylight Savings Time (Spring Forward!)
* 375th Anniversary Open House meeting – following worship
Tue. Mar. 14th * Vestry meeting – 7:00 – 9:00 pm (Parlor)
Wed. Mar. 15th * Lenten study and soup lunch – 11:30 am-1:00 pm (Parish Hall)
Sun. Mar. 19th * Rector at Vespers at Lake Prince Woods – 4:00 pm
Mon. Mar. 20th * G. F. W. C. Junto Women’s Club – 10:00 am – 3:00 pm (Parish House)
Wed. Mar. 22nd * Lenten study and soup lunch – 11:30 am-1:00 pm (Parish Hall)
Tue. Mar. 28th * Card Crafters – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm (Parish Hall)
Wed. Mar. 29th * Lenten study and soup lunch – 11:30 am-1:00 pm (Parish Hall)
Wed. Apr. 5th * Lenten study and soup lunch – 11:30 am-1:00 pm (Parish Hall)
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PASTORAL CARE
For Michael, our presiding bishop; Holly, our bishop; and for Les, our priest.
Meriwether, Allen, Lon, Barbara, Steve, Marvin, Leone, Virginia, Gary, Jimmye, Kevin, Margaret, Richard, Mike and Gail, Karen and family, Opal, Aleck, Carolyn, Kay, Al, Barbara, Rev. Greg Ryan, David, the family of Shirley Rhees, Carroll, James, and the family of Millard Winslow.
Serving in the Armed Forces and Overseas: Bryan, Sheldon & Elizabeth, Leon, Alan, and Thomas.
Deceased: Millard Townsend Winslow
Parish Cycle of Prayer: Charles and Lynn
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: The Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia.
Anglican Cycle of Prayer: The Rt. Rev. Francis Abiero – The Bishop of Maseno South, Kenya; The Rt. Rev. Joseph Wasonga – The Bishop of Maseno West, Kenya.
Birthdays in March
David 02 Shannon 06
Brooks 07 Wade 08
Clyde 11 Pretlow 15
Patricia 17 John 18
Elizabeth 18 Hansa 20
Millard 21 Cooper 28
If you are in need of Pastoral Care
Please call Father Ferguson.
Home: 757-484-8409
Minister of Music: Roger Peyton
Website: http://StJohnsEpiscopal-Suffolk.org
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