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.

Assisting Loaves & Fishes – This outreach ministry in Chuckatuck and Oakland is collecting items for their “Christmas in July” bag to be offered in July. They are asking churches to help by collecting, bleach, liquid or spray bathroom or kitchen cleanser, sponges, dish soap, laundry soap, hand sanitizer, toilet paper, plastic wrap, foil, baggies, toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, conditioner, etc. If you can help, speak with Marcella.

Vestry Meeting Postponed – The June Vestry meeting will be held June 22 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm in the Parlor.

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.
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June 18, 2023, 10:30 am Holy Eucharist Rite II
Lessons for Third Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 6)
First Lesson:  Genesis 18:1-15, 21:1-7
Response:  Psalm 116:1, 10-17
Second Lesson:  Romans 5:1-8
Gospel:  Matthew 9:35-10:23

Lay Participants
Chalicist/Prayers of the People:  Marcella
Lector:  Spencer
Usher:  Spencer

Video of worship from Jun. 11: https://youtu.be/q-F3y7XuxTM
Sermon from Jun. 11: 2 Pentecost Sermon
Sermon from Leone Vigil memorial: Vigil Memorial Sermon
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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.

UTO Book of Prayers – Every three years the United Thank Offering assembles a small book of gratitude-related prayers for distribution at General Convention and beyond. Prayers come from all members of the Episcopal Church. For more information follow this link or submit your original, unpublished prayers at this link.

Communion reminder – Gluten free wafers are available during Eucharist. If you prefer a gluten free wafer, please inform the Rector or an usher.

Hope for Suffolk CSA – There are half- and full-shares in the Hope for Suffolk CSA available for purchase. The CSA shares are available May – Sept. and more information can be found on their website.

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.

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 – Presence: God is always coming to us. Pay attention to now. God’s presence is always in the present. There will be “thin places” where God breaks through to you, often mysteriously, in the here-and-now. Pay attention to now.

– Br. Curtis Almquist, 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. Jun. 19th         * Holiday – office closed
Thu. Jun. 22nd          * Vestry Meeting – 1:00 – 3:00 pm (Parlor)
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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; Carol; Terry; Toni; Charles; and Brenda.

Serving in the Armed Forces and Overseas: Alan; Sheldon & Elizabeth; and Bryan.

Parish Cycle of Prayer: Linda
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: The Most Rev. Michael Curry – Presiding Bishop
Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Pray for the Anglican Church of Australia.

Flowers on the Altar the flowers are given to the glory of God and in honor of Angela, Eric, Mitch, Dylan, & Brady, by Marcella & Don.

Birthdays in June
Sarah 01                   Jacob 19
Toni 29

Anniversaries in June
Bert & Anne 21                   Jim & Margaret Tankovich 26

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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