Memorial Blood Drive – St. John’s is hosting the Rev. Greg Ryan Memorial Blood drive on August 9 (change of date), from 2:00 – 7:00 pm, in the Parish Hall. The Virginia Blood Services (www.vablood.org) will be conducting the drive. Sign-up online at https://donateblood.vablood.org, St. John’s donation number is 3767. Their goal for us is 18 units – I know, as a community, we can do better. Please help support this worthy cause.
Community Gathering – We were contacted by the Suffolk Wellness Coalition regarding our availability to provide a venue to share the video Chasing the Dragon an FBI Documentary discussing the opioid addiction epidemic in the US. The showing will be on July 19 beginning at 7:00 pm and is open to the public and will be followed by a Question and Answer period.
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July 23, 2017, 10:30 am Holy Eucharist Rite II
Lessons for the Seventh Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 11)
First Lesson: Genesis 28:10-19a
Psalm 139:1-11, 22-23
Second Lesson: Romans 8:12-25
Gospel: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43
Lay Participants for July 23, 2017 – 10:30 am service
Acolyte: Leone
Lector: Bernice
Prayers: Leone
Ushers: Anne and Marcella
Refreshments: Volunteer needed
Sermon from Jul. 16: https://chirb.it/J6x1Df
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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, July 25 at 10 am. Class fee is $15. Please send an email to Alice if you would like to come or if you have any questions.
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 Unction of the Sick? Answer: Unction is the rite of anointing the sick with oil, or the laying on of hands, by which God’s grace is given for the healing of spirit, mind, and body. (BCP 861)
This week’s question: Is God’s activity limited to these rites? Look for the answer next week.
Formation Classes – This week we will discuss our Old Testament reading Genesis 28:10-19a, “Jacob’s Dream at Bethel.” Next week we will discuss our Old Testament reading Genesis 29:15-28, “Jacob Marries Laban’s Daughters.” All are invited to join the conversation in the Parish Hall from 9:15 to 10:15 am.
Sunday’s Psalm – This Sunday we sing the portion of the Psalter together using a metrical version of the Psalter from A New Metrical Psalter by Christopher Webber as we sing Psalm 139:1-11, 22-23 together. The Psalm will be set to Hymn 680, O God, our help in ages past (St. Anne) from the Hymnal. The words and music will be found on a bulletin insert.
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 – Jul 19 – Suffolk Wellness Coalition presentation of Chasing the Dragon; Jul 25 – Card Crafters; Jul 29 – Salvation Army Luncheon.
Thought for the week – Balance: The limitations of our life are a gift from God. All of us have finite limitations and all of us have real needs, which are going to be satisfied. We either address our needs for balance in a healthy way, or our needs will be redressed in unhealthy ways. Nature abhors a vacuum.
– Br. Curtis Almquist, 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. Jul. 19th * “Chasing the Dragon” video showing (Suffolk Wellness Coalition) – 7:00-9:00 pm (Parish Hall)
Tue. Jul. 25th * Card Crafters – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm (Parish Hall)
Sat. Jul. 29th * 5th Saturday Luncheon at the Salvation Army
Tue. Aug. 1st * National Night Out – Chuckatuck Volunteer Fire Department
Tue. Aug. 8th * Vestry Meeting – 7:00 – 9:00 (Parlor)
Wed. Aug. 9th * Rev Greg Ryan Memorial Blood Drive – 2:00 – 7:00 pm (Parish Hall)
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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, and Tanya.
Serving in the Armed Forces and Overseas: Alexander, Leon, Thomas, Alan, Sheldon, Elizabeth, Brandon, and Bryan.
Parish Cycle of Prayer: Leone
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: The Rev. Andrea Rohrs.
Anglican Cycle of Prayer: The Rt. Rev. Humphery Olumakaiye – The Bishop of Osun North East, Ibadan, Nigeria.
The Flowers on the altar are given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Pearl Lewis, by Bette and Family.
Birthdays in July
Cross 08 Elsie 12
Diane 24 Ann 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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