All Saints’ Sunday – Please submit names of those saints who have departed since the last All Saints’ Day for inclusion in the Prayers of the People on All Saints’ Sunday.

All Saints’ Potluck – We will celebrate All Saints’ Sunday with a potluck following church on November 5th. Please join us for worship and fellowship.

Prayer for Peace in the Middle East – In response to the outbreak of violence in Israel and Palestine you are invited to lift the region in prayer for the cessation of hostilities. A Litany for the Restoration of Peace in the Holy Land to lead your prayers can be found at this link.

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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October 15, 2023, 10:30 am Holy Eucharist Rite II
Lessons for the Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 23)
First Lesson:  Exodus 32:1-14
Response:  Psalm 106:1-6, 19-23
Second Lesson:  Philippians 4:1-9
Gospel:  Matthew 22:1-14

Lay Participants
Chalicist/Prayers of the People:  Kathy
Lector:  Lynn
Usher:  Lynn

Video of worship from Oct. 8: https://youtu.be/Lzwdzf-nsKc
Sermon from Oct. 8: Pentecost 19 Sermon
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Ladies Luncheon Outing – The ladies of the Parish luncheons will be on Thursday October 12 at The Taste of Smithfield, 217 Main St. Smithfield. Lunch begins at 11:30 am. Please contact Dotty Cox to RSVP.

Future Visioning – Because Fr. Ferguson is departing following worship on November 5, all members of the Parish will be asked to assist in determining the future of St. John’s. Along with assistance from the Diocesan Staff we will determine what our future ministry in Chuckatuck will be. Please watch for further announcements.

Diocesan Tidings – Your Diocesan staff publishes a weekly newsletter, the Tidings, which lists the happenings in the Diocese and shares stories from around Southern Virginia. If you haven’t subscribed already, you can sign up for this informative newsletter at this link.

Thought for the week – Justice:  Why does God care about politics and systemic injustice? Because God cares about suffering. The mission of God is transformation. It seeks to challenge unjust systems, stands in opposition to violence of every kind, and strives to establish God’s reign of justice and peace on the earth.

– 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/
Thu. Oct. 12th          * Ladies Luncheon – 11:30 am
Sat. Oct. 14th            * James River Rug Hookers – 10:00 am – 3:00 pm (Parish Hall)
Wed. Oct. 18th         * Convocation IV meeting with Br. Susan – 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Thu. Oct. 19th          * Vestry meeting – 1:00 – 3:00 pm (Parlor)
Mon. Oct. 23rd         * Fall Clergy Conference – through Wed. Oct. 25th
Thu. Oct. 26th          * Boiler Inspection
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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; Terry; Toni; Charles; Brenda; Roger; Lynn; Clyde; and Linda.

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

Parish Cycle of Prayer: Bruce
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: Mrs. Martha Hall; The Rev. Mary Margaret Winn.
Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Pray for the Anglican Church of Kenya.

Flowers on the Altar the flowers are given to the glory of God and in memory of Hebert S. Taylor, Ellen B. Taylor, and Herbert S. Taylor, Jr.  by Alice.

Birthdays in October
Charles 9

Anniversaries in October
Fr. Les & Kathy 1    Pretlow & Mary Kemple 4
Burr & Jennifer 8

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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