Spring Work Day – We will hold our Spring Work Day in preparation for Easter on the April 1st (primary) or April 8th (secondary). The work day begins at 8:00 am and will go for 3 hours, ending promptly at 11:00 am.

Card Crafters – Each month on the last Tuesday, a Card Crafters class is offered to our parishioners in the Parish Hall from 10 – 12 noon. During the class, we make three beautiful cards and enjoy the fun of crafting and relaxation. All materials are provided. We ask that you bring small scissors and adhesive. We have door prizes and refreshments. Please send an email to Alice if you would like to come or if you have any questions.
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March 19, 2017, 10:30 am Holy Eucharist Rite I and Litany of Healing

Lessons for the Third Sunday in Lent
First Lesson:  Exodus 17:1-7
Psalm 95
Second Lesson:  Romans 5:1-11
Gospel:  John 4:5-42

Lay Participants for March 19, 2017 – 10:30 am service
Acolyte:  Jim
Lector:  Bernice
Prayers:  Jim
Ushers:  David and Lynn

Refreshments:  Volunteer needed

Sermon from Shirley Rhees’ Memorial Service: http://chirb.it/BFMLb8

Sermon for Mar. 12: http://chirb.it/1Cw1Gp
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Lenten Study and Soup Lunch – This year we will focus on the last portion of our Ash Wednesday gospel reading “where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” We will explore finding our treasure and taking care of the treasure for the long haul. These lunches will continue from Mar. 22 – Apr. 5, from 11:30 am-1:00 pm, in the Parish Hall. There is a sign-up sheet in the Narthex for those wishing to host one of these sessions. There is one session remaining to host.

Save the Date – We will have a special Eucharist celebration in honor of our 375th Anniversary. The Rt. Rev. Wayne Wright will be the celebrant and preacher at our Pentecost Sunday service on June 4, 2017. There will be a reception following the service.

Flowers – There is a new flower sign-up sheet for 2017 with instructions is posted in the Narthex. This covers the entire year. Please sign-up for your special two weeks. If you have more questions, please contact Lynn.

Church Quiz – Over the coming weeks we will have a “Church Quiz” as part of our announcements and e-News. All are invited to think about and answer the week’s question. Answers will be provided the following week.
Last week’s question and answer: Question: What is the inward and spiritual grace in Baptism? Answer: The inward and spiritual grace in Baptism is union with Christ in his death and resurrection, birth into God’s family the Church, forgiveness of sins, and new life in the Holy Spirit. (BCP 858)
This week’s question: What is required of us at Baptism? Look for the answer next week.

Formation Classes – This week we will discuss our Old Testament reading, Exodus 17:1-7, “Water from the Rock.” Next week’s class will discuss our Old Testament reading 1 Samuel 16:1-13, “David Anointed as King.” All are invited to join the conversation in the Parish Hall from 9:15 to 10:15 am.

Sunday’s Psalm – This read the psalm during Lent.

Hospitality hour Sign-up – The sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board; please sign-up for an upcoming Sunday. If you would like to help but cannot provide all the items for coffee hour/lemonade on the lawn any assistance, even a single item, will be graciously accepted.

Upcoming Parish Events – Mar. 22 – Lenten soup luncheon and study; Mar. 28 – Card Crafters; Mar. 29 – Lenten soup luncheon and study; Apr. 1 – Parish Cleanup.

Thought for the week – The Great Commandment: How have you experienced God’s love? How does that experience inform how you love others?

– Br. Jonathan Maury, SSJE
Society of Saint 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/
Sun. Mar. 19th         * Rector at Vespers at Lake Prince Woods – 4:00 pm
Mon. Mar. 20th       * G. F. W. C. Junto Women’s Club – 10:00 am – 3:00 pm (Parish House)
Wed. Mar. 22nd       * Lenten study and soup lunch – 11:30 am-1:00 pm (Parish Hall)
Tue. Mar. 28th         * Card Crafters – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm (Parish Hall)
Wed. Mar. 29th       * Lenten study and soup lunch – 11:30 am-1:00 pm (Parish Hall)
Sat. Apr. 1st              * Spring work day and clean-up – 8:00 – 11:00 am (primary)
Wed. Apr. 5th           * Lenten study and soup lunch – 11:30 am-1:00 pm (Parish Hall)
Sat. Apr. 8th              * Spring work day and clean-up – 8:00 – 11:00 am (back up)
Sun. Apr. 9th             * Palm Sunday
Thu. Apr. 13th          * Community Maundy Thursday Service at Oakland Christian UCC – 7:00 pm
Fri. Apr. 14th             * Community Good Friday Service at Wesley Chapel UMC – 7:00 pm
Sat. Apr. 15th           * Preparation of Sanctuary for Easter
Sun. Apr. 16th          * Community Easter Sunrise Service – 6:30 am (Pond altar)
* Festive Easter Eucharist – 10:30 am
Mon. Apr. 17th        * Easter Monday – Office closed
* G. F. W. C. Junto Women’s Club – 10:00 am – 3:00 pm (Parish House)
Tue. Apr. 18th          * Vestry meeting – 7:00 – 9:00 pm (Parlor)
Sat. Apr. 29th           * 5th Saturday Luncheon at the Salvation Army
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PASTORAL CARE

For Michael, our presiding bishop; Holly, our bishop; and for Les, our priest.

Meriwether, Allen, Lon, Barbara, Steve, Marvin, Leone, Virginia, Gary, Jimmye, Kevin, Margaret, Richard, Mike and Gail, Karen and family, Opal, Aleck, Carolyn, Kay, Al, Barbara, Rev. Greg Ryan, David, the family of Shirley Rhees, Carroll, James, and the family of Millard Winslow.

Serving in the Armed Forces and Overseas: Bryan, Sheldon & Elizabeth, Leon, Alan, and Thomas.

Parish Cycle of Prayer: Marvin & Alice
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: The Rev. Dr. David & Georgia Tetrault.
Anglican Cycle of Prayer: The Rt. Rev. Patrick Gidudu – The Bishop of Mbale, Uganda.

Birthdays in March
David 02                    Shannon 06
Brooks 07                  Wade 08
Clyde 11                    Pretlow 15
Patricia 17                 John 18
Elizabeth 18              Hansa 20
Millard 21                   Cooper 28 

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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