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.
Lenten Study – There will be a Lenten Soup Luncheon and Study beginning Mar. 1. Lunch will begin at 11:30 am and the study will be from 12:00-1:00 pm.
Good Book Club – Thank you to all who participated in the Good Book Club study of Ruth and Esther. We had a wonderful and insightful study and lunches.
Annual Council – Our Diocesan Annual Council will be held Saturday, February 25 in Williamsburg. There will be events streamed on Tuesday and Thursday for all to participate in. Council will be streamed on Saturday too. More information is on the Diocesan Annual Council page.
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February 19, 2023, 10:30 am Holy Eucharist Rite II
Lessons for the Last Sunday after the Epiphany
First Lesson: Exodus 24:12-18
Response: Psalm 2
Second Lesson: 2 Peter 1:16-21
Gospel: Matthew 17:1-9
Lay Participants
Chalicist/Prayers of the People: Marcella
Lector: Spencer
Usher: Spencer
Video of worship from Feb. 12: https://youtu.be/9849ICLI2gM
Sermon from Feb. 12: 6 Epiphany Sermon
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Ladies Luncheon Outing – The ladies of the Parish had a good luncheon last week. Future luncheons will be on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. We will try different restaurants. Please watch for announcements.
Lenten Devotions – This Lenten Season, Episcopal Relief & Development invites you to join us as we meditate on the commandment to love our neighbor and consider the meaning of this fundamental instruction in our daily lives.
Join us on your Lenten journey. You can sign up to receive a meditation in your inbox each day or download all the meditations to read and share. May God richly bless you this Lenten season.
Reflection questions – The Episcopal Church has asked a series of questions to its congregations as part of the Parochial Report process. Part of our way forward this year will include a reflection on all the questions, two of which are included here: 1) What opportunities and challenges did the congregation face in 2022? 2) Looking toward the future, what changes do you hope to see in your faith community? What does your community need in order to bring these changes about?
Sponsoring Altar Flowers – There is a signup sheet to sponsor flowers during 2023 in the Sanctuary. Please signup to help enhance the appearance of the Sanctuary during worship. Contact Lynn if you have any questions.
Ukrainian Relief – The Episcopal Relief and Development is gathering and sending relief assistance to the Ukraine. Donations to the Ukraine Crisis Response Fund will help the organization and its partners assist where needed.
Thought for the week – Love: The ladies of the Parish had a good luncheon last week. Future luncheons will be on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. We will try different restaurants. Please watch for announcements.
– Br. Lucas Hall, 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/
Wed. Feb. 22nd * Ash Wednesday and Imposition of Ashes
* Lake Prince Woods – 10:30 am
* St. John’s – 12:00 pm
Sat. Feb. 25th * Diocesan Annual Council – Williamsburg
Wed. Mar. 1st * Lenten Study and Soup Lunch – 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Sat. Mar. 4th * Cursillo Secretariat meeting – Parish Hall (9:00 am – 1:00 pm)
Wed. Mar. 8th * Lenten Study and Soup Lunch – 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Sat. Mar. 11th * James River Rug Hookers – Parish Hall (10:00 am – 3:00 pm)
Wed. Mar. 15th * Lenten Study and Soup Lunch – 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Thu. Mar. 16th * Vestry meeting – Parlor (1:00 – 3:00 pm)
Wed. Mar. 22nd * Lenten Study and Soup Lunch – 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Wed. Mar. 29th * Lenten Study and Soup Lunch – 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; Carroll; Cynthia; Richard and family; Linda; Cathy; Dotty; George; David; Spencer and Veronique; Margaret; Charles; Tia; the family of Vicky-Ann; Carol; Terry; Toni; and Bryan.
Serving in the Armed Forces and Overseas: Alexander; Alan; Sheldon & Elizabeth; Bryan; and Brendan.
Parish Cycle of Prayer: Roger
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: Chanco on the James; Leah Sicignano – Diocesan Staff; St. Andrew’s, Newport News; St. John’s, Mount Airy; The Rev. Robert & Esther Gay.
Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Pray for the Anglican Church of Rwanda.
Flowers on the Altar are given to the glory of God and in honor of Mary Ringa by Diane.
Birthdays in February
Natasha 02 Spencer 04
Roosevelt 12 Alice 22
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
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2QWNHHKVPYpp8mKcveYd5A
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