Annual Council week – The Diocese of Southern Virginia will hold Annual Council beginning February 22. Look for an email with more information and a schedule of events.
Mutual Ministry Review follow-up – Thank you to all who joined us for our conversation with Rev. Canon James Harlan. We had a thought provoking and encouraging conversation about St. John’s and have committed to the future that lies ahead. Thank you to those who provided lunch for our nourishment.
Historically Black Colleges and Universities – The Episcopal Church is asking for donations to support HBCU through the Absalom Jones Fund at the Feast of Absalom Jones on Feb. 13. Please see the letter on the bulletin board for more information.
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: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2QWNHHKVPYpp8mKcveYd5A
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February 13, 2022, 10:30 am Holy Eucharist Rite II
Lessons for the Sixth Sunday after The Epiphany
First Lesson: Jeremiah 17:5-10
Response: Psalm 1
Second Lesson: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20
Gospel: Luke 6:17-26
Lay Participants
Chalicist/Prayers of the People: Susan
Lector: Marcella
Ushers: Marcella
Video from Jan. 30: https://youtu.be/l_4jqs66DQk
Sermon from Jan. 30: https://chirb.it/dt02tL
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Altar Flower sponsoring – There is a signup sheet to sponsor flowers during 2022 in the Sanctuary. Please signup to help enhance the appearance of the Sanctuary during worship. Contact Lynn if you have any questions.
Lenten Meditations – In 2022, Episcopal Relief & Development will only provide Meditations electronically. Please download your copy or signup for electronic delivery at: http://EpiscopalRelief.Org/Lent.
In-person Worship update – Due to the surge in COVID-19 cases, we will enforce the things we have already doing as part of our corporate life. We will observe masking for all who are at worship and practice social distancing. Please join us for worship or watch the post-production video at the link listed above. Hopefully, the greater vigilance will be relaxed soon.
What does it mean to believe? – Belief is not something we think, but something we do: it’s the ways we experience God’s presence in our life; it’s the ways we engage with the scriptures and other sacred stories; it’s even the ways we question our faith. Cowley Magazine (Epiphany 2022)
Questions to consider – As we consider where we are called to move after COVID, I offer these questions. (1) Who are we? (2) What do we mean to each other? (3) What does it mean to be together? (4) How are we loving each other? (5) What can we do to be together?
Thought for the week – Compassion: Jesus is here to remind us of the depth of God’s compassion. And he is here to remind us that if we choose to follow him, this will be our calling: to respect the dignity of every human being and to freely offer everyone – no matter who they are or what they’ve done – the love and compassion that comes from God.
– Br. David Vryhof, 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/
Sat. Feb. 12th * James River Rug Hookers – 10:00 am – 3:00 pm (Parish Hall)
Thu. Feb. 17th * Vestry meeting – 1:00 – 3:00 pm (Parlor)
Tue. Feb. 22nd * Card Crafters – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm (Parish Hall)
* Diocese of Southern Virginia Annual Council through Feb. 26
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PASTORAL CARE
For Michael, our presiding bishop; Susan our bishop; and for Les, our priest.
Meriwether; Allen; Lon; Jimmye; Diane; Ann; Patti; Kim and family; David; Carroll; Cynthia; Lynn; Richard and family; Richard; Linda; Vicky-Ann; Cathy; Dotty; and George.
Serving in the Armed Forces and Overseas: Alexander, Leon, Alan, Sheldon & Elizabeth, and Bryan.
Parish Cycle of Prayer: Carroll
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: The Boys’ Home in Covington
Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Pray for the Anglican Church in Japan.
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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