Daylight Saving Time – We will observe the transition to Daylight Saving Time at 2:00 am, March 13, 2022. Make sure you advance clocks so you can be at church on time.
Ukrainian Relief – The Episcopal Relief and Development is gathering and sending relief assistance to the Ukraine. Donations to Episcopal Relief & Development’s Ukraine Crisis Response Fund will help the organization and its partners continue to provide assistance to people displaced by the crisis in Ukraine. Please consider assisting with this call to minister.
Lenten Study Questions – During our session on Mar. 9, we discussed these questions: 1) What is or what does it mean to be spiritual? 2) What is a religion? 3) What does the bible say? 4) What is theology? 5) Which version of the Bible is the best to read? What are your answers to these questions?
Lenten Study and Soup Luncheon – We will hold continue our Lenten study on Wednesday, March 16. We will begin with a light lunch and then proceed to our program. Our program will explore spiritual practices for individuals and communities. We will meet from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm. There will be a remote option for the program on Zoom.
Worship Service video – A post-production video of worship will be on our YouTube channel on Sunday afternoon. A link to the video will be provided separately. Our channel URL is at this link.
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March 13, 2022, 10:30 am Holy Eucharist Rite II
Lessons for the Second Sunday in Lent
First Lesson: Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18
Response: Psalm 27
Second Lesson: Philippians 3:17-4:1
Gospel: Luke 13:31-35
Lay Participants
Chalicist/Prayers of the People: Suze
Lector: Marcella
Ushers: Marcella
Video of worship from Mar. 6: https://youtu.be/OBrQAXdpz7M
Sermon from Mar. 6: https://chirb.it/ByIqLm
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Sponsoring Altar Flower – There is a signup sheet to sponsor flowers during 2022 in the Sanctuary. Please signup to help enhance the appearance of the Sanctuary during worship. Contact Lynn if you have any questions.
Lenten Meditations – In 2022, Episcopal Relief & Development will only provide Meditations electronically. Please download your copy or signup for electronic delivery at: http://EpiscopalRelief.Org/Lent.
In-person Worship update – Our practices for in-person worship continue. We recommend masking and social distancing for those who are at risk or desire more protection. We will continue having Communion in one kind and contact tracing.
What does it mean to believe? – Belief is not something we think, but something we do: it’s the ways we experience God’s presence in our life; it’s the ways we engage with the scriptures and other sacred stories; it’s even the ways we question our faith. Cowley Magazine (Epiphany 2022)
Thought for the week – Forgive: Faith does not diminish the pain or damage that someone else has inflicted against us. We need God’s help to work through our anger and bitterness, to arrive at the place where forgiveness is possible. We need to do this work. Without it, we will be imprisoned.
– 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/
Sat. Mar. 12th * James River Rug Hookers – 10:00 am – 3:00 pm (Parish Hall)
Sun. Mar. 13th * Daylight Saving Time begins – Advance clocks 1 hour
Wed. Mar. 16th * Lenten study and soup luncheon – 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Thu. Mar. 17th * Vestry Meeting – 1:00 – 3:00 pm (Parlor)
Wed. Mar. 23rd * Lenten study and soup luncheon – 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Tue. Mar. 29th * Card Crafters Meeting – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm (Parish Hall)
Wed. Mar. 30th * Lenten study and soup luncheon – 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Wed. Apr. 6th * Lenten study and soup luncheon – 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
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PASTORAL CARE
For Michael, our presiding bishop; Susan our bishop; and for Les, our priest.
Meriwether; Allen; Lon; Jimmye; Diane; Ann; Patti; Kim and family; David; Carroll; Cynthia; Richard and family; Richard; Linda; Vicky-Ann; Cathy; Dotty; George; David; Brendan; and the Whitley family.
Serving in the Armed Forces and Overseas: Alexander, Leon, Alan, Sheldon & Elizabeth, and Bryan.
Parish Cycle of Prayer: Jimmye
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: Mrs. Carol Emery; The Rev. Nigel & Lynn Mumford.
Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Pray for the Anglican Church of Melanesia.
Birthdays in March
David 02 Brooks 07
Clyde 11 Pretlow 15
John 18 Beth 19
Hansa 20 Cooper 28
If you are in need of Pastoral Care
Please call Father Ferguson.
Home: 757-484-8409
Minister of Music: Roger Peyton
YouTube Channel: St. John’s Chuckatuck
Website: http://StJohnsEpiscopal-Suffolk.org
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