Independence Day Holiday – The Church office will be closed Tuesday July 4 in commemoration of Independence Day.
Assisting Loaves & Fishes – This outreach ministry in Chuckatuck and Oakland is collecting items for their “Christmas in July” bag to be offered in July. Donations are being accepted in the Narthex until July 16. If you can help, speak with Marcella.
Our Chanco Staff member – We have been blessed to offer prayers and, if we feel moved, to send cards and care packages to Summer Staff member, Krystal Barnes. The biggest gift we can offer is our prayers during the camping season. If you would like to send her a note, send it c/o Chanco on the James, 394 Floods Dr., Spring Grove VA 23881-7927.
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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July 2, 2023, 10:30 am Holy Eucharist Rite II
Lessons for Fifth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 8)
First Lesson: Genesis 22:1-14
Response: Psalm 13
Second Lesson: Romans 6:12-23
Gospel: Matthew 10:40-42
Lay Participants
Chalicist/Prayers of the People: Anne
Lector: Anne
Usher: Bert
Video of worship from Jun. 25: https://youtu.be/ubph8yWAyuY
Sermon from Jun. 25: 4 Pentecost Sermon
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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.
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.
Communion reminder – Gluten free wafers are available during Eucharist. If you prefer a gluten free wafer, please inform the Rector or an usher.
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.
Ladies Luncheon Outing – The ladies of the Parish luncheons will be on the 2nd Thursday of the month. We will try different restaurants. Please watch for announcements.
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 – Healing: All too often we identify someone with their demons. As soon as we do so, we see only the things that they do wrong. We become blind to the person and, more importantly, we forget that that person is sick and hurt and probably crying out for help. These cries may take the form of self-destruction, isolation, and instability, all symptoms of a greater illness that needs healing.
– Br. Jack Crowley, 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/
Tue. Jul. 4th * Holiday – office closed
Sat. Jul. 8th * James River Rug Hookers – 10:00 am – 3:00 pm (Parish Hall)
Sun. Jul. 16th * In-gathering for Loaves & Fishes during worship
Mon. Jul. 17th * CAPS Board Meeting – 7:00 – 8:30 pm (Parish Hall)
Thu. Jul. 20th * Vestry Meeting – 1:00 – 3:00 pm (Parlor)
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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; Terry; Toni; Charles; and Brenda.
Serving in the Armed Forces and Overseas: Alan; Sheldon & Elizabeth; and Bryan.
Chanco Staff: Krystal Barnes
Parish Cycle of Prayer: Bert & Anne
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: The Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia.
Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Pray for the Anglican Episcopal Church of Brazil.
Flowers on the Altar the flowers are given to the glory of God and in honor of our anniversary by Joe & Ann.
Birthdays in July
Cross 08 Elsie 12
Anne 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
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2QWNHHKVPYpp8mKcveYd5A
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