Spring Work Day – We will hold our Spring Work Day in preparation for Easter this Saturday, April 8th. The work day begins at 8:00 am and will go for 3 hours, ending promptly at 11:00 am.
There are many projects including: cleaning out flower beds, spreading weed killer, trimming bushes and trees, washing windows, cleaning doors and woodwork on the Parish House and Sanctuary. Please feel free to bring rakes, shovels, saws, wheel barrows, buckets, and sponges.

Palm Sunday Worship – Weather permitting, those able will begin the procession for church at the Parish House. We will begin with the liturgy of the palms and process to the sanctuary for worship. We will also read the Passion Gospel in parts and will need 9 volunteers to read a portion of the Gospel.

Pie Sale at Oakland Christian UCC – Oakland Christian UCC is having their annual pie sale. Four types of pie are available, Chocolate, Lemon, Coconut, and Pecan. Pies are $10 each. Contact the Oakland Christian UCC Office to order.
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April 9, 2017, 10:30 am Holy Eucharist Rite I

Lessons for Palm Sunday
First Lesson:  Isaiah 50:4-9a
Psalm 31:9-16
Second Lesson:  Philippians 2:5-11
Gospel:  Matthew 26:14-27:66

Lay Participants for April 9, 2017 – 10:30 am service
Acolyte:  Leone
Lector:  Steven
Prayers:  Leone
Ushers:  Anne and Bert

Refreshments:  Volunteer needed

Sermon for Apr. 2: http://chirb.it/M5MgLs
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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.” Thank you to all who helped with soup and bread and attended our classes.

Easter Lily Order – If you would like to purchase a lily for Easter please see the order form for Easter lilies that is included in Sunday’s order of worship. Orders should be returned no later than Palm Sunday.

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: How are the promises for infants made and carried out? Answer: Promises are made for them by their parents and sponsors, who guarantee that the infants will be brought up within the Church, to know Christ and be able to follow him. (BCP 858-859)
This week’s question: What is the Holy Eucharist? Look for the answer next week.

Formation Classes – This week we will discuss our Old Testament reading, Isaiah 50:4-9a, “The Servant’s Humiliation and Vindication.” We will not have class on Easter Sunday but will reconvene on April 23. 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 – Apr. 8 – Parish Cleanup; Apr. 13 – Maundy Thursday Service; Apr. 14 – Good Friday Service; Apr. 16 Easter Sunrise Service; Pond Altar; Easter Service; Sanctuary; 10:30 am

Thought for the week – God’s ecology: Ecology is not about protecting the environment, but about realizing that everything – animate and inanimate – is connected.

– Br. Robert L’Esperance, 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/
Sat. Apr. 8th              * Spring work day and clean-up – 8:00 – 11:00 am
* James River Rug Hookers – 10:00 am – 3:00 pm (Parish Hall)
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; Jay our assistant bishop; and for Les, our priest.

Meriwether, Allen, Lon, 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, Carroll, Michael, and Diane.

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

Parish Cycle of Prayer: Ben & Diane
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: The Rev. William & Kathy Taylor, Jr.
Anglican Cycle of Prayer: For the peace of Jerusalem. The Rt. Rev. Suheil Dawani – The Archbishop in Jerusalem & Middle East.

Palm Fronds are given to the Glory of God and in memory of Barbara Griggs by David.

Anniversary in April
Kevin & Pamela 19

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

Website: http://StJohnsEpiscopal-Suffolk.org
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