“Changes” to Communion – This Sunday we will reintroduce the chalice to Communion. There will be four options for Communion: 1) in one kind, 2) in both kinds with intinction from a separate chalice, 3) in both kinds drinking from a chalice, and 4) a blessing. There will be specific instruction during worship regarding the mechanics of this change.
Lenten Study and Soup Luncheon – We will hold continue our Lenten study on Wednesday, March 30. We will begin with a light lunch and then proceed to our program. Our program will explore spiritual practices for individuals and communities. We will meet from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm. There will be a remote option for the program on Zoom.
Cleanup Suffolk – There are opportunities for residents to help beautify our City this spring. On March 25-26 there is the Great American Cleanup in Suffolk. There is a “Recycling Drive & Tire Amnesty Day” on March 26, from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm at the Public Works Operations center on Carolina Rd. For more information, please see the flyer in the Narthex.
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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March 27, 2022, 10:30 am Holy Eucharist Rite II
Lessons for the Fourth Sunday in Lent
First Lesson: Joshua 5:9-12
Response: Psalm 32
Second Lesson: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21
Gospel: Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32
Lay Participants
Chalicist/Prayers of the People: Anne
Lector: Lynn
Ushers: Lynn
Video of worship from Mar. 20: https://youtu.be/pRfFeGfg9-k
Sermon from Mar. 20: https://chirb.it/KGy14O
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Kroger Community Rewards – St. John’s is a participant in the Kroger Community Rewards program. For the quarter, December 1, 2021 – February 28, 2022, we received $40.58 from the 6 families who have enrolled in the program. Thank you for your assistance.
Ukrainian Relief – The Episcopal Relief and Development is gathering and sending relief assistance to the Ukraine. Donations to Episcopal Relief & Development’s Ukraine Crisis Response Fund will help the organization and its partners continue to provide assistance to people displaced by the crisis in Ukraine. Please consider assisting with this call to minister.
Sponsoring Altar Flower – 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.
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)
Thought for the week – Prayer: In a culture plagued by individualism, hyperactivity, and superficiality, prayer inspires purposeful action, balanced by deep rest and play. It empowers ordinary people to do things with extraordinary depth, substance, and love. The kingdom of heaven promises nothing less.
– Br. Keith Nelson, 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. Mar. 29th * Card Crafters Meeting – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm (Parish Hall)
Wed. Mar. 30th * Lenten study and soup luncheon – 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Sat. Apr. 2nd * Parish Clean-up (primary)
Wed. Apr. 6th * Lenten study and soup luncheon – 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Sat. Apr. 9th * Parish Clean-up (backup)
* James River Rug Hookers – 10:00 am – 3:00 pm (Parish Hall)
Wed. Apr. 13th * Lenten study and soup luncheon – 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Thu. Apr. 14th * Maundy Thursday
Fri. Apr. 15th * Good Friday
Sun. Apr. 17th * Easter Sunday
Mon. Apr. 18th * Easter Monday – office closed
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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; Richard and family; Richard; Linda; Vicky-Ann; Cathy; Dotty; George; David; Brendan; and the Whitley family.
Serving in the Armed Forces and Overseas: Alexander, Leon, Alan, Sheldon & Elizabeth, and Bryan.
Parish Cycle of Prayer: Burr & Jennifer
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: Mission of the Holy Spirit, Norfolk.
Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Pray for the Church in the Province of Myanmar (Burma).
Birthdays in March
David 02 Brooks 07
Clyde 11 Pretlow 15
John 18 Beth 19
Hansa 20 Cooper 28
Birthdays in April
John 06 Bernice 30
If you are in need of Pastoral Care
Please call Father Ferguson.
Home: 757-484-8409
Minister of Music: Roger Peyton
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Website: http://StJohnsEpiscopal-Suffolk.org
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