Assisting Loaves & Fishes – This outreach ministry in Chuckatuck and Oakland is collecting items for their “Christmas in July” bag to be offered in July. This Sunday, July 16, is the final day for collecting supplies. 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 16, 2023, 10:30 am Holy Eucharist Rite II
Lessons for Seventh Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 10)
First Lesson: Genesis 25:19-34
Response: Psalm 119:105-112
Second Lesson: Romans 8:1-11
Gospel: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23
Lay Participants
Chalicist/Prayers of the People: Marcella
Lector: Spencer
Usher: Spencer
Video of worship from Jul 9: https://youtu.be/N21UjJLsysk
Sermon from Jul. 9: 6 Pentecost Sermon
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Suffolk Senior Expo – The Suffolk Sheriff’s Office will host a free Expo on Thursday, Sep. 21 from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. Free tickets will be available at Westminster Reformed Presbyterian Church on Thursday, Aug. 24, from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. See the flyer in the Narthex for more information.
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 – Mercy: There are no boundaries within God’s mercy. There is no one outside God’s mercy, compassion, and loving kindness. This truth has the power to convert us, to change our lives. To be a neighbor is to show mercy to those in need, regardless of their race, religion, or country of origin.
– Br. Geoffrey Tristram, 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. 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; Brenda; and Roger.
Serving in the Armed Forces and Overseas: Alan; Sheldon & Elizabeth; and Bryan.
Chanco Staff: Krystal Barnes
Parish Cycle of Prayer: Pretlow & Mary Kemple
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: The Rev. The Rev. Grace Martien & Jonathan Rigby; The Rev. Ross & Lynda Wright.
Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Pray for the Diocese of Marsabit – the Anglican Church of Kenya.
Flowers on the Altar the flowers are given to the glory of God and in memory of William 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
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