Spring Work Day – We will hold our Spring Work Day in preparation for Easter on the April 1st (primary) or April 8th (secondary). The work day begins at 8:00 am and will go for 3 hours, ending promptly at 11:00 am.
Barbara Griggs Memorial Service – Please hold the friends and family of Barbara Griggs in your prayers as Barbara is laid to rest this Friday. Fr. Les will preside at the inurnment of her ashes at Holly Lawn cemetery in Suffolk at 12:30 pm. We will hold her memorial service at St. John’s at 2:00 pm followed by a reception in the Parish Hall. You are cordially invited to join us in celebrating Barbara’s life. In lieu of flowers, Barbara requested donations be made to St. John’s in her name.
Card Crafters – Each month on the last Tuesday, a Card Crafters class is offered to our parishioners. It is held in the Parish Hall from 10 – 12 noon. During the class, we make three beautiful cards and enjoy the fun of crafting and relaxation. All materials are provided. Check out the bulletin board in the Parish House to see cards we have made. We ask that you bring small scissors and adhesive. We have door prizes and refreshments. Our next date is Tuesday, March 28 at 10 am. Class fee is $15. Please contact Alice if you would like to come or if you have any questions.
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March 26, 2017, 10:30 am Holy Eucharist Rite I
Lessons for the Fourth Sunday in Lent
First Lesson: 1 Samuel 16:1-13
Psalm 23
Second Lesson: Romans 5:8-14
Gospel: John 9:1-41
Lay Participants for March 26, 2017 – 10:30 am service
Acolyte: Leone
Lector: Nick
Prayers: Leone
Ushers: Nick and Tina
Refreshments: Volunteer needed
Sermon for Mar. 19: http://chirb.it/90KJdc
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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. 29 and Apr. 5, from 11:30 am-1:00 pm, in the Parish Hall. All luncheons are being hosted.
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 required of us at Baptism? Answer: It is required that we renounce Satan, repent of our sins, and accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior. (BCP 858)
This week’s question: Why then are infants baptized? Look for the answer next week.
Formation Classes – This week we will discuss our Old Testament reading, 1 Samuel 16:1-13, “David Anointed as King.” Next week’s class will discuss our Old Testament reading Ezekiel 37:1-14, “The Valley of Dry Bones.” All are invited to join the conversation in the Parish Hall from 9:15 to 10:15 am.
Sunday’s Psalm – This 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. 24 – Memorial Service, Barbara Griggs; Mar. 28 – Card Crafters; Mar. 29 – Lenten soup luncheon and study; Apr. 1 – Parish Cleanup.
Thought for the week – Balance: What’s the ratio or the balance in your life, both in your life with God, as well as in your life of loving service to those around you. What’s the balance between your deep, whole-hearted listening, your posture of listening, your stance of listening, and your speaking?
– Br. Keith Nelson, 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/
Fri. Mar. 24th * Committal for Barbara Griggs – 12:30 pm Holly Lawn Cemetery
* Memorial Service for Barbara Griggs – 2:00 pm Sanctuary
* Reception for Barbara Griggs Memorial Service
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)
Sat. Apr. 1st * Spring work day and clean-up – 8:00 – 11:00 am (primary)
Wed. Apr. 5th * Lenten study and soup lunch – 11:30 am-1:00 pm (Parish Hall)
Sat. Apr. 8th * Spring work day and clean-up – 8:00 – 11:00 am (back up)
Sun. Apr. 9th * Palm Sunday
Thu. Apr. 13th * Community Maundy Thursday Service at Oakland Christian UCC – 7:00 pm
Fri. Apr. 14th * Community Good Friday Service at Wesley Chapel UMC – 7:00 pm
Sat. Apr. 15th * Preparation of Sanctuary for Easter
Sun. Apr. 16th * Community Easter Sunrise Service – 6:30 am (Pond altar)
* Festive Easter Eucharist – 10:30 am
Mon. Apr. 17th * Easter Monday – Office closed
* G. F. W. C. Junto Women’s Club – 10:00 am – 3:00 pm (Parish House)
Tue. Apr. 18th * Vestry meeting – 7:00 – 9:00 pm (Parlor)
Sat. Apr. 29th * 5th Saturday Luncheon at the Salvation Army
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PASTORAL CARE
For Michael, our presiding bishop; Holly, our bishop; and for Les, our priest.
Meriwether, Allen, Lon, 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.
Deceased: Barbara
Serving in the Armed Forces and Overseas: Bryan, Sheldon & Elizabeth, Leon, Alan, and Thomas.
Parish Cycle of Prayer: Randy & Landy
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: Full Circle, AIDS Hospice Support, Norfolk.
Anglican Cycle of Prayer: The Rt. Rev. Carlos Touche-Porter – The Bishop of Mexico.
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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