375th Anniversary Celebration – We will celebrate our 375th Anniversary this Sunday. Part of our celebration will be a homecoming for members and clergy. You should expect a full house for service this weekend.
Parish House Construction – Atlantic Shores heating and air conditioning has removed the old air conditioning system and is busy installing our new system. They plan to be completed before Friday June 2.
The Rev. Greg Ryan – We are saddened to learn that Greg Ryan succumbed to leukemia Wednesday around noon. He passed peacefully and was with family and loved ones in Durham. A memorial service will be held at Oakland Christian United Church of Christ soon. More information will follow. Please keep those who mourn in your prayers for Greg.
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June 4, 2017, 10:30 am Holy Eucharist Rite II
Lessons for the Day of Pentecost
First Lesson: Acts 2:1-21
Psalm 104:25-35, 37
Second Lesson: 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13
Gospel: John 20:19-23
Lay Participants for June 4, 2017 – 10:30 am service
Acolyte: Suze
Lector: Steven
Prayers: The Rev. Canon Charles Robinson
Ushers: Gary and David
Refreshments: Reception and luncheon
Sermon for May 28: https://chirb.it/0kInwL
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Anniversary preparations – Thank you to all who have helped over the past few weeks making final preparations for our Anniversary celebration.
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 other sacramental rites evolved in the Church under the guidance of the Holy Spirit? Answer: Other sacramental rites which evolved in the Church include confirmation, ordination, holy matrimony, reconciliation of a penitent, and unction. (BCP 860)
This week’s question: How do the sacramental rites (above) differ from the two sacraments of the Gospel? Look for the answer next week.
Formation Classes – This 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 104:25-35, 37.
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 31 – Air Conditioning system installation; Jun 4 – Pentecost Sunday; Jun 13 – Vestry meeting.
Thought for the week – Care: When Jesus told his disciples not to be troubled or afraid he spoke of his coming again. He would come and take us to himself so that where he is, we may also be. But he also left the disciples in the care of each other.
– Br. Mark Brown, 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/
Wed. May 31st * Boy Scout Leaders meeting – Parish Hall
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, Carroll, Michael, Diane, Tanya, Terry Ryan and family, and Jessie Boles and family.
Deceased
The Rev. Greg Ryan
Colleen Boles – Friend of Leone
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 Rev. Bob & Jo Anne Coniglio
Anglican Cycle of Prayer: The Rt. Rev. Michael Herenz – The Bishop of North East India, North India.
The Flowers on the altar are given to the Glory of God and in honor of the 375th Anniversary of St. John’s Parish.
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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