The Cloister WalkKathleen NorrisFebruary 2, 2021 “The Necessary Other” Observations There is irony in the functions of our lives. While some things may be inappropriate, they may also serve as something of great value. The challenge of our time is translating the inappropriate response in such a way that it is useful. There is a […]
Inclement Weather Policy – Safety is first and foremost at St. John’s. We will follow the Suffolk School District with respect to closures. If we have an event planned expect it to continue as scheduled BUT if you do NOT feel safe getting to the Church, please stay home. Your safety is more important to […]
Beginning this Sunday, January 7, 2018, we will begin a study during our Formation Hour from 9:15-10:15 am as we begin our look at the “Minor Prophets” – the lesser known prophets in Hebrew Scripture. The text we are using can be found at this link: My Servant the Prophets by Jeff Smith and the text is […]
Dec 31 – 1 Christmas Psalm 147 Praise for God’s Care of Jerusalem Background: This Psalm is one of the final 5 psalms in the canonical psalter. It is the second of the psalms often referred to as the “hallelujah psalms” that serve as a doxology to the previous collection of psalms. Theme: This Psalm […]
Dec 24 – Advent 4 Luke 1:46b-55 Mary’s Song of Praise Background: The first two chapters of Luke are known as his Infancy Narrative, for it describes in great detail the conception and childhood of Jesus, often through the eyes of his mother Mary. With her consent (1:38) to be the Mother of Our Lord, […]