Sunday Worship – We will conduct a remote worship as part of our response to the uptick in COVID cases and provide safe worship. For those desiring, please contact the Rector to pick up pre-consecrate elements for at-home Communion. We have also set up to live-stream worship on our YouTube channel at: https://youtu.be/vAMSAAKJ9hU.

Lenten Study – Ash Wednesday is on February 17. We will have a Lenten study and we will use a form of video sharing to hold the class. Please contact the Rector for more information and assistance once the class is announced.

Ash Wednesday – Ash Wednesday is February 17. We will distribute Ashes and Eucharistic elements along with a handout about Ash Wednesday. There will be a streaming Ash Wednesday service during which people can partake in the imposition of ashes and Eucharist. Contact the office for more information.

Bishop’s Visitation – Bp. Susan Haynes will celebrate and preach during her visitation scheduled for March 7. After service there will be a question-and-answer period via Zoom.
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January 31, 2021, 10:30 am Holy Eucharist Rite II
Lessons for the Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany
First Lesson:  Deuteronomy 18:15-20
Psalm 111
Second Lesson:  1 Corinthians 8:1-13
Gospel:  Mark 1:21-28

Lay Participants
Volunteer required

Video from January 24: https://youtu.be/Yj5IrHyyDRI
Sermon from January 24: https://chirb.it/Kq5Hhw
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Flowers on the Altar – While we may not be worshipping in person, there are flowers on the altar during the worship service.  Please volunteer to sponsor flowers by contacting the office.

2021 Vision – As we turn the calendar to 2021, I invite you to join me and the Vestry as we reflect on our vision for 2021 and beyond. Where do you see our Parish in one, three, five, and ten years? What can you do to help make that vision a reality?

Communion for at-home worship – There will be consecrated elements for parishioners to have at home while participating in remote Communion services. Please contact the Rector to coordinate delivery of elements.

2021 Pledge Cards – Please drop by the office to pick up your pledge card for 2021. It is an important part of the St. John’s budget process. Please submit your completed pledge card as soon as possible.

St. John’s YouTube Channel – As part of our practice during the COVID-19 Social Distancing time we created a YouTube Channel. For the moment, we share worship videos (both live stream and pre-recorded), but in the future we will connect classes and other offerings on the Channel. Our channel URL is: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2QWNHHKVPYpp8mKcveYd5A

Soles-for-Souls – There is a collection box to help this worthy cause in the parish hall. Consider giving gently used or new shoes for those in need. For more information see their website: www.soles4souls.org.

Thought for the week – Storm: Next time your heart sinks, your stomach flips, you strain at the oars, battling the wind and waves of life, don’t be afraid to cry out, as did the disciples, ‘Teacher, do you not care that [I am] perishing?’ And then open your ears. You might just hear, above the noise of your fear, Jesus speaking words of peace: ‘Peace! Be still!’ And you will know that your life is being saved.

– 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/
Mon. Feb. 15th        * Presidents Day Holiday – office closed
Tue. Feb. 16th          * Shrove Tuesday
Wed. Feb. 17th        * Ash Wednesday – 10:30 am
Thu. Feb. 18th          * Vestry meeting – 1:00 – 3:00 pm
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PASTORAL CARE
For Michael, our presiding bishop; Susan our bishop; Jay our assisting bishop; and for Les, our priest.

Meriwether, Allen, Lon, Virginia, Jimmye, Richard, Carolyn, Diane, Ann, Patti, Bob, Lawrence, Kim and family, Catherine, John, Vicky-Ann, Marvin, David, David, Ann, Leone, Carroll, Bryan & Abby and their children, Cynthia, Debbie, and family of Tim.

Serving in the Armed Forces and Overseas: Alexander, Leon, Alan, Sheldon & Elizabeth, and Bryan.

Parish Cycle of Prayer: Linda
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: Mrs. Ann Vest.
Anglican Cycle of Prayer: The Episcopal Anglican Church of Brazil.

Flower dedication: The flowers on the altar are given to the glory of God and in honor of our grandchildren Dylan & Brady by Don & Marcella.

Birthdays in January
Josh 08                  Lynn 15
Anne 20                  Linda 21

Birthdays in February
Natasha 02             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

YouTube Channel: St. John’s Chuckatuck
Website: http://StJohnsEpiscopal-Suffolk.org
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