Worship Service Video – There will be no video of worship on Sunday. Fr. Les will be away and we will celebrate Morning Prayer in his absence.

Vestry member – There has been a resignation from the Vestry, and we need a volunteer to agree to serve. If you are willing to serve, please contact the Rector or any Vestry member.

Parish potluck and meeting – We will hold a parish potluck and meeting on June 4 following church.

Hope for Suffolk CSA – There are half- and full-shares in the Hope for Suffolk CSA available for purchase. The CSA shares are available May – Sept. and more information can be found on their website.

Blood Drive – St. John’s will host our blood Drive on May 25 from 1:00 – 5:00 pm. Please sign up at this link or contact the church office.
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May 7, 2023, 10:30 am Morning Prayer Rite II
Lessons for the Fifth Sunday of Easter
Psalm:  Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16
First Lesson:  Acts 7:55-60
Canticle: 11 – The Third Song of Isaiah
Second Lesson: 1 Peter 2:2-10
Canticle: 20 – Glory to God
Gospel:  John 14:1-14

Lay Participants
Worship leader: Anne
Lector:  Anne
Usher:  Bert

Video of worship from Apr. 23: https://youtu.be/w2LpbzMZhsM
Sermon from Apr. 23: Easter 3 Sermon
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Rector Absence – The Rector will be away May 7. In his absence we will celebrate Morning Prayer during Sunday worship.

Delegate and Alternate – We need to elect a Delegate and Alternate for Diocesan events in the coming fiscal year. If you are willing to serve, please contact the Rector.

Ladies Luncheon Outing – The ladies of the Parish luncheons will be on the 2nd Thursday of the month. May’s luncheon will be at Wharf Hill in Smithfield We will try different restaurants. Please watch for announcements.

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 – Promise: In an age when words of fear, retribution and anger dominate the news and fill our ears, words of hope, forgiveness, and love seem an idle tale at worst and unbelievable at best. Yet the promise of the Risen Lord is that hope, not fear, has the last word. Forgiveness, not retribution, has the last word. Love, not anger, has the last word.

– Br. James Koester, 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 7th            * Morning Prayer
Thu. May 11th          * Ladies Luncheon Outing
Sat. May 13th           * James River Rug Hookers – 10:00 am – 3:00 pm (Parish Hall)
Thu. May 18th          * Vestry Meeting – 1:00 – 3:00 pm (Parlor)
Mon. May 22nd       * CAPS Board Meeting – 6:00 – 8:00 pm (Parish Hall)
Thu. May 25th          * Blood Drive – 1:00 – 5:00 pm (Parish Hall)
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PASTORAL CARE
For Michael, our presiding bishop; Susan our bishop; and for Les, our priest.

Meriwether; Allen; Lon; Carroll; Richard and family; Linda; Cathy; Dotty; Cindy; Spencer and Veronique; Tia; the family of Vicky-Ann; Carol; Terry; Toni; Charles; Lynn; and Brenda.

Serving in the Armed Forces and Overseas: Alan; Sheldon & Elizabeth; and Bryan.

Parish Cycle of Prayer: Claudia
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: Mr. Glenn Scott; The Rev. Barbara & Craig Ryder.
Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Pray for the Church in Wales.

Flowers on the Altar the flowers are given to the glory of God and in honor of Carolyn’s 85th birthday by Fr. Les and Kathy.

Birthdays in May
Claudia 10                Bert 24

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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