To St. John's Parishioners and Friends:

The holiest time of the church year approaches. Amid the logistics of Spring Break travel, Easter baskets, visiting family members, and Easter brunches and dinners, St. John's staff and all our volunteer ministers are hard at work, planning and leading worship, revising and checking bulletins, seeing to our worship space, preparing for our Easter egg hunt, and more.

It takes a lot to look up from the to-do list that this Holy Week can become, but it's worth it. On Monday, I visited the hospital for a friend. Deacon Steve and I renewed our ordination vows yesterday at St. Alban's, Annandale, along with other northern Virginia clergy. This morning, I toured Western Fairfax Christian Ministries, which serves more than 500 local families every month. The kingdom of God is at hand and alive all around.

Walk this Holy Week way with Jesus. Easter is coming, but the resurrection we're waiting for is already here.

Grace and peace,

Kevin

P.S. I continue to meet with so many amazing parishioners. Please sign up for a time to meet the new guy! I've got no agenda, other than to getting to know you. Where we meet and for how long in our time is up to you. We've gone out to lunch, had dinner, met at the office, and there are still folks I haven't met. You can contact me via email or click here to book a time directly.

Easter Sunday Flowers

Bring a favorite flower from home to add to our cross at our Easter services at 8 AM and 10:30 AM this Sunday, April 9.

Easter Egg Hunt!

Hop and join the fun or just watch the Easter fun! After the 10:30 Easter service, head outside the historic church door with your basket. Search for all the hidden eggs: eggs filled with candy and Easter stickers and toys, and cascarones (colored eggshells filled with confetti) to smash in celebration!

Save the Date: May 13: The Progressive Dinner

Our progressive dinner will be held May 13! Diners gather in one place for appetizers, move on to another home for main courses, and on to another for dessert. Use the form below to sign up!

St. John's has now joined several other local churches to provide a meal once per month with the Tree of Life Charity. St. John's now has two teams supporting this outreach effort.

Here's the link to view further info, and to sign up:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4EAAAB2DA6FC1-tree

 Where: Sterling Community Center (120 Enterprise St. Sterling, VA 20164)

If you have any questions, please contact Andrew Wade OR Deacon Steve.

The Fire - Wood Fundraiser for Outreach

Bigger Bundles this year! The Woodchucks have been out chopping, and there is a lot of wood in store! $10 for a large bundle, $25 for 3 large bundles! Right outside the front door. Please drop the envelopes with $$ or checks in our mailbox adjacent to the wood.

Western Fairfax Christian Ministries

CURRENT PANTRY NEEDS as of Apr. 1, 2023

Food & Beverages​

• Flour / Maseca Flour / Vegetable Oil / Hot Cereal (Oatmeal, Grits)
• Ramen Noodle Soup / Canned Stewed Tomatoes
• Jelly / Juice (shelf stable, family size, plastic bottle)
• Ketchup and Mayo (family size, not small packets)
• Canned Stewed Tomatoes (low salt preferred)
• Mixed Vegetables (low salt preferred)
• Mashed Potatoes 
• Fruit Cocktail (no sugar added preferred)
• Canned Mandarin Oranges (no sugar added preferred)
• Juice (shelf stable, family size, plastic bottle)
• Ketchup, Mustard, Mayo (family size, not small packets)

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Toiletries NOTE: Toiletry items cannot be purchased clients with SNAP​​

• Body Wash / Shampoo / Conditioner / Lotion
• Large size pull-ups (SIZE 4T/5T for toddlers)
• Diapers size 5 & 6 
• Baby Wipes 

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Centreville Immigration Forum & Labor Resource Center

Volunteer & Intern Opportunities



• http://centrevilleimmigrationforum.org/

The Shepherd’s Center of Western Fairfax - needs drivers and support for elderly.

The Katharine K. Hanley Family Shelter

Needs: Toothpaste / Shampoo / Conditioner / Body Wash /

Bar Soap / Hand Soap / Deodorant

The items may be dropped off at the box in the office.

VOLUNTEER SIGN - UPS

St. John's You Tube Link to view the Sunday Services

The services continue to be live streamed at 9:30 AM on Sunday morning, and they can be watched later as well. On Saturday, we will resend the link, along with a link for the bulletin and the lectionary class.

https://youtube.com/@stjohnscentreville

How to help Ukrainians If you would like to help those in need, Episcopal Relief and Development is working closely with a group that is on the ground in Ukraine. You can make a contribution: at https://www.episcopalrelief.org/ 

A Prayer for all those involved in the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

God of peace and justice, we pray for the people of Ukraine today. We pray for peace and the laying down of weapons. We pray for all those who fear for tomorrow, that your Spirit of comfort would draw near to them. We pray for those with power over war or peace, for wisdom, discernment and compassion to guide their decisions. Above all, we pray for all your precious children, at risk and in fear, that you would hold and protect them. We pray in the name of Jesus, the Prince of Peace. Amen

(written by Archbishop Justin Welby and Archbishop Stephen Cottrell)

We can prepare our hearts & minds

by reading ahead for

the Sunday Service lesson.

Easter

April 9, 2023

The First Reading: Acts 10:34-43

Peter speaks to the assembled Gentile crowd, giving testimony of Jesus’ passion and resurrection, connecting these events with God’s story of redemption throughout history.

The Psalm: 118: 1-2, 14-24 page 760, BCP

The Second Reading: .Colossians 3:1-4

In Jesus’ resurrection, all is made new; therefore, we have power to live with transformed hearts and minds.

The Gospel: Matthew 28:1-10

Jesus, raised from the dead, reveals himself to his disciples, first to Mary Magdalene and then to others.

Masks are optional during the service

The Pledge payment button may be used only to make your pledge payment (after signing up to be a pledger, which may be done at any time in the year.

The Facility Campaign button may be used only for any contribution for the facility's buildings and grounds.

The Donation button may be used for any other type of donation to St. John's. To designate a special purpose (i.e. please send a note to sjeccentreville@aol.com.