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.
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.
Revival in the Diocese – There is a Diocese-wide Revival scheduled for Apr. 22 at 2:30 pm at Hampton University. The Presiding Bishop will lead the Revival and all are invited to join others from around the Diocese in Revival. For more information, check the Diocesan webpage at this link.
Blood Drive – St. John’s will host our blood Drive on May 25 from 1:00 – 6:00 pm. Please sign up at this link or contact the church office.
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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April 23, 2023, 10:30 am Holy Eucharist Rite II
Lessons for the Third Sunday of Easter
First Lesson: Acts 2:14a, 36-41
Response: Psalm 116:1-3, 10-17
Second Lesson: 1 Peter 1:17-23
Gospel: Luke 24:13-35
Lay Participants
Chalicist/Prayers of the People: Kathy
Lector: Lynn
Usher: Lynn
Video of worship from Apr. 16: https://youtu.be/B_SJwoE1Imk
Sermon from Apr. 16: Easter 2 Sermon
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Rector Absence – The Rector will be away April 30 and May 7. In his absence we will celebrate Morning Prayer during Sunday worship.
Pastor Installation at Oakland Christian UCC – Pastor Jason Stump will be installed as Pastor of Oakland Christian UCC on Sunday, April 30, at 4:00 pm. A reception will follow and an RSVP is appreciated at 757-255-4353.
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.
Sponsoring Altar Flowers – There is a signup sheet to sponsor flowers during 2023 in the Sanctuary. Please signup to help enhance the appearance of the Sanctuary during worship. Contact Lynn if you have any questions.
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 – Healing: We may feel tempted to hide beneath our scars, thinking they are still wounds. Jesus encourages us to get up and live. With our faith in God, we can live proudly with our scars. We can smile with the wrinkles around our eyes. We know we are on a journey of healing. This journey of faith is a life-long adventure.
– Br. Jack Crowley, 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/
Thu. Apr. 20th * Vestry Meeting – 1:00 – 3:00 pm (Parlor)
Thu. Apr. 27th * Rector out of office through May 1
Sun. Apr. 30th * Morning Prayer
Sun. May 7th * Morning Prayer
Thu. May 11th * Ladies Luncheon Outing
Sat. May 13th * James River Rug Hookers – 10:00 am – 3:00 pm (Parish Hall)
Thu. May 18th * Vestry Meeting – 1:00 – 3:00 pm (Parlor)
Thu. May 25th * Blood Drive – 1:00 – 5:00 pm (Parish Hall)
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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; Tia; the family of Vicky-Ann; Carol; Terry; Toni; Charles; Lynn; and Brenda.
Serving in the Armed Forces and Overseas: Alan; Sheldon & Elizabeth; and Bryan.
Parish Cycle of Prayer: Elsie
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: Ben Urquidi of the Diocesan Staff; Westminster-Canterbury Virginia Beach.
Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Pray for the Church of the Province of Uganda.
Flowers on the Altar the flowers are given to the glory of God and in memory of loved ones by Lynn.
Birthdays in April
John 06 Bernice 30
Birthdays in May
Claudia 10 Bert 24
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
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2QWNHHKVPYpp8mKcveYd5A
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