Parish Workday – We will have a Parish cleanup day this Saturday to neaten the grounds in preparation for the Fall and for the upcoming funeral. If you are able, please come out from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (or however much you can spare).
Vestry Election 2021 – There will be a Vestry election at the end of this year. We will retire one position and seat a Vestry of 3 people, plus the Rector. However, the Vestry election will fill the remainder of Leone’s term and fill for a term ending in 2024. If you are willing to serve, please contact the Rector.
Mutual Ministry Review – Thank you to all who participated in the Mutual Ministry Review on Oct. 5. It was a fruitful meeting and laid a foundation for your Parish’s discussion of our ministry in our community.
Parish Hall Hazards – Please be aware there are hazards on the east and north side of the Parish House. The ground has been disturbed and will be fully repaired after the roof is complete.
The chestnut trees have started to drop nuts. There may be trip hazards under and around the two trees for the coming weeks. Please be careful where you walk and park in front of the Parish House.
Worship Service video – Because there is no internet in the sanctuary, we will have a video of worship available on our YouTube channel on Sunday afternoon. A link to the video will be provided separately. Our channel URL is: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2QWNHHKVPYpp8mKcveYd5A
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October 10, 2021, 10:30 am Holy Eucharist Rite II
Lessons for the Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 23)
First Lesson: Job 23:1-9; 16-17
Psalm 22:1-15
Second Lesson: Hebrews 4:12-16
Gospel: Mark 10:17-31
Lay Participants
Chalicist/Prayers of the People: Suze
Lector: Lynn
Ushers: Lynn
Video from Oct. 3: https://youtu.be/5h8LT7j1gW4
Sermon from Oct. 3: https://chirb.it/18zehF
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Revival in the Park – Rekindle Virginia will be holding a tent revival in Bennett’s Creek Park from October 8-10. We will be recognized at the opening event at 7:00 pm on October 8. Please feel free to participate as local Christians seek to rekindle our passions.
Salvation Army Christmas 2021 – The Salvation Army Suffolk will be holding their Christmas drives. More information is forthcoming.
COVID-19 Policy update – Based on the resurgence of COVID-19, the Vestry has adopted these measures for activities at St. John’s: (1) Masking, even for fully vaccinated people, should be worn. (2) Social distancing should be observed. (3) Singing should be with masks. (4) Coffee hour should be with individually pre-packaged food and drinks.
Parish House reshingling – There has been a slight delay in completing the reshingling of the Parish House. The first estimate for completion is early- to mid-October.
Questions to consider – (1) What gifts have we, as individuals or as a church, been given to share with our community? (2) Who do we have contact with that we can share our church with?
Thought for the week – Beauty: You may be feeling bored with what’s around you. But look again as St. Francis would. Francis was continually overwhelmed by the beauty of the world; and not just trees and flowers, but also the wounded, the broken, and the sad. He had a vivid sense of the sacramentality of all of creation. All things reflected their creator’s love and filled him with wonder and joy. Ask God to renew your vision.
– 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/
Tue. Oct. 5th * Mutual Ministry Review – 1:00 – 3:00 pm (Parish Hall)
Fri. Oct. 8th * Rekindle Virginia Revival – Bennett’s Creek Park (through
Oct. 10th)
Sat. Oct 9th * James River Rug Hookers – 10:00 am – 3:00 pm (Parish Hall)
* Fall workday – 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Mon. Oct. 11th * Federal Holiday – Office closed
Sat. Oct. 16th * Funeral – 11:00 am
Thu. Oct. 21st * Vestry Meeting – 1:00 – 3:00 pm (Parlor)
Tue. Oct. 26th * Clergy Conference at Chanco through Oct. 27
Wed. Oct. 27th * Gutter Installation (Sanctuary)
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PASTORAL CARE
For Michael, our presiding bishop; Susan our bishop; and for Les, our priest.
Meriwether; Allen; Lon; Virginia; Jimmye; Diane; Ann; Patti; Kim and family; David; Carroll; Cynthia; Lynn; Richard and family; Richard; Linda; Vicky-Ann; Cathy; the family of Claiborne; the family of Lawrence; Roosevelt and family; Gib; the family of Leone; and the family of Marvin.
Serving in the Armed Forces and Overseas: Alexander, Leon, Alan, Sheldon & Elizabeth, and Bryan.
Deceased: Marvin
Parish Cycle of Prayer: Hansa, Natasha, & Phil
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: The Rev. The Rev. Anne Kirchmier; The Very Rev. Dr. Keith Emerson.
Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Pray for the Church of the Provence of in West Africa.
Flower dedication: To the glory of God and in honor of our Anniversary by Fr. Les and Kathy.
Birthdays in October
Charles 09
Anniversaries in October
Fr. Les & Kathy 01 Pretlow & Mary Kemple 04
Burr & Jennifer 08
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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