Sunday Worship – We will simulcast Holy Communion at 10:30 for those who will continue to participate remotely. Please contact the Rector to pick up pre-consecrate elements for at-home Communion if you would like. The link to worship on our YouTube channel at: https://youtu.be/KTKyqn-pPuI.

Zoom Coffee Hour – Our next virtual coffee hour will be Sunday May 16, the week after Mothers’ Day. Joining instructions will be provided by separate correspondence.

Worship Volunteers – Thank you to Lynn for reading last week during worship.

Upcoming Red Cross Blood Drive – We are hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive on May 18 from 2:00 – 7:00 pm in the Parish Hall. Our goal is 25 donations during the drive. There will be opportunities to assist during the blood drive (and give blood). Please invite folks to give and sign up at this website: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=StJohnSuffolk.
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May 9, 2021, 10:30 am Holy Eucharist Rite II
Lessons for the Sixth Sunday of Easter
First Lesson:  Acts 10:44-48
Psalm 98
Second Lesson:  1 John 5:1-6
Gospel:  John 15:9-17

Lay Participants
Volunteer needed

Video from May 2: https://youtu.be/7AbeNDuJXkM
Sermon from May 2: https://chirb.it/eD2grz
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Returning to the Sanctuary – As the Coronavirus pandemic requirements evolve, we will return to the Sanctuary soon. There are some logistics we need to address regarding internet connectivity and remote worship. There will be future announcements as the day gets closer.

St. John’s YouTube Channel – As part of our practice during the COVID-19 Social Distancing time we created a YouTube Channel. For the moment, we share worship videos (both live stream and pre-recorded), but in the future we will connect classes and other offerings on the Channel. Our channel URL is: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2QWNHHKVPYpp8mKcveYd5A

Soles-for-Souls – There is a collection box to help this worthy cause in the parish hall. Consider giving gently used or new shoes for those in need. For more information see their website: www.soles4souls.org.

Thought for the week – Children of God: In Christ we have been given a new identity: We are sons and daughters of the Most High God, children deeply cherished and unconditionally loved by our heavenly Father. Our status and significance in life derives not from our performance, but from our position in Christ.

– Br. David Vryhof, SSJE
Society of St. 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/
Sun. May 9th            * Mothers’ Day
Sun. May 16th          * Zoom Coffee Hour – 12:30 – 1:00 pm
Tue. May 18th          * Red Cross Blood Drive – 2:00 – 7:00 pm (Parish Hall)
Thu. May 20th          * Vestry meeting – 1:00 – 3:00 pm (Parlor)
Mon. May 31st        * Memorial Day – office closed
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PASTORAL CARE
For Michael, our presiding bishop; Susan our bishop; and for Les, our priest.

Meriwether; Allen; Lon; Virginia; Jimmye; Richard; Diane; Ann; Patti; Bob; Lawrence; Kim and family; Catherine; John; Marvin; David; David; Ann; Leone; Carroll; Cynthia; Lynn; Richard and family; Linda; Bert; Vicky-Ann; and Cathy.

Serving in the Armed Forces and Overseas: Alexander, Leon, Alan, Sheldon & Elizabeth, and Bryan.

Parish Cycle of Prayer: Elsie
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: The Rev. Penny & Thomas Nash
Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Pray for the Anglican Church in Kenya.

Flower dedication: To the glory of God and in honor of my birthday, by Carolyn.

Birthdays in May
Claudia 10              Margaret 10
Bert 24

If you are in need of Pastoral Care
Please call Father Ferguson.
Home:  757-484-8409

Minister of Music: Roger Peyton

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Website: http://StJohnsEpiscopal-Suffolk.org
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