375th Anniversary Celebration – Thank you to all who have RSVP’d for the Anniversary Celebration. We expect over 85 people in church and at lunch. It may be helpful to plan on being a little early for worship. We will need a little assistance with setup and with beverages.
Parish House Construction – We are grateful for the new railing and handrail on the front porch of the Parish House. Atlantic Shores heating and air conditioning began placing system components for our new heat pumps on Tuesday. They plan to be completed before Friday June 2.
Fans for the Balcony – Because we expect a full house next Sunday and that there may be a few folks in the balcony, we are looking for a couple fans that will be quiet enough to run during service. If you have a fan we can borrow please contact the office.
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May 28, 2017, 10:30 am Holy Eucharist Rite II
Lessons for the Seventh Sunday of Easter
First Lesson: Acts 1:6-14
Psalm 68:1-10, 33-36
Second Lesson: 1 Peter 4:12-14, 5:6-11
Gospel: John 17:1-11
Lay Participants for May 28, 2017 – 10:30 am service
Acolyte: Leone
Lector: Jim
Prayers: Leone
Ushers: Lynn and Marcella
Refreshments: Volunteer needed
Sermon for May 21: https://chirb.it/an9rm7
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Lay Volunteers – We are looking for a few people to volunteer to assist in worship. If anyone would like to help as a (1) reader, (2) usher, or (3) acolyte, please contact the Rector.
Vacation Time – The Rector will be away for a spiritual retreat from June 19 – July 2. In his absence, the Rev. Peg Buelow will assist on June 25 and the Rev. Tom Martin will serve on July 2. A clergy person will be identified for Pastoral care concerns.
The Minister of Music will be on vacation on July 9 and 16. We will have a substitute organist in his absence.
Save the Date – We will hold our Community 375th Anniversary Celebration and Open House on Sunday September 17. There will be a few things needed to make the event a big success. Stand by for more information.
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 when we come to the Eucharist? Answer: It is required that we should examine our lives, repent of our sins, and be in love and charity with all people. (BCP 860)
This week’s question: What other sacramental rites evolved in the Church under the guidance of the Holy Spirit? Look for the answer next week.
Formation Classes – This week we will discuss our first reading, Acts 1:6-14, “The Ascension of Jesus.” Next week we will take a break from class due to the Anniversary celebration. 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 Psalm 68:1-10, 33-36.
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 – May 29 – Memorial Day; Church office closed; Jun 4 – Pentecost Sunday; Jun 13 – Vestry meeting.
Thought for the week – Hope: Can you remember a setback, a disappointment or a loss that made you feel that all was lost, that nothing more could be done, that there was no longer any reasonable cause for hope? With Jesus there is always reason to hope. There is nothing – not even death itself – that can conquer or defeat us. “Do not fear, only believe.”
– Br. David Vryhof, 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/
Thu. May 25th * The Feast of the Ascension
Mon. May 29th * Memorial Day Holiday – Office closed
Sun. Jun. 4th * 375th Anniversary Celebration
Mon. Jun. 19th * G. F. W. C. Pizza Night (Parish Hall)
* Rector on retreat (through July 2)
Sun. Jun. 25th * The Rev. Peg Buelow Supply Priest
Sun. Jul. 2nd * The Rev. Tom Martin Supply Priest
Sun. Jul. 9th * Minister of Music on vacation (through July 16)
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PASTORAL CARE
For Michael, our presiding bishop; Holly, our bishop; Jay our assistant 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, Carroll, Michael, Diane, and Tanya.
Serving in the Armed Forces and Overseas: Alexander, Leon, Thomas, Alan, Sheldon, Elizabeth, Brandon, and Bryan.
Parish Cycle of Prayer: Bernice
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: The Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia
Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Anglican Centre in Rome. The Rt. Rev. Evans Jonathan Ibeagha – The Bishop of Nike, Enugu, Nigeria.
The Flowers on the altar are given to the Glory of God and in honor of Carolyn Ferguson and in memory of Rev. Mike Ferguson by Fr. Les & Kathy Ferguson.
Anniversaries in June
Bert & Anne 21 Jim & Margaret 26
Marvin & Alice 30
Birthdays in June
Sarah 01 Leone 09
Jacob 19 Toni 29
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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