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Sunday, June 8, is Pentecost.

Service at 10:00 AM, Holy Eucharist

Find this week's readings in the bulletin.

Please WEAR RED on

JUNE 8th for the FEAST OF PENTECOST!

You may notice that many people wear red on Pentecost and wonder, why do we wear red on Pentecost? The use of the color red in the church during Pentecost is commonly attributed to its association with the flames of the Holy Spirit, which descended upon the apostles and other followers of Jesus Christ as tongues of fire. According to the Bible, “When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested on each one of them. They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance” (Acts 2:1-4).

The Piano Has Landed!

St. John’s Gloucester, you are the proud parents of a Steinway B! The piano was delivered on Wednesday morning, June 4, 2025. Thank you for your generous donations to elevate our musical experience at St. John’s!

Clean-Up Day

RAIN DELAY!!! SAT. JUNE 14

Grab your gardening trowel, rake, broom, or clippers and join us on Saturday, June 14, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Besides the pride of accomplishment and the beautification of our church grounds, your reward will be a pizza lunch at noon!

Each week, during the Prayers for the People, we pray together for those in need and for those who have died. If you wish to add a name to this short-term prayer list, you may do so in one of the following ways: Complete the prayer card in the pew and place in offertory plate, or notify Joan Gorga via email. Your petition will remain on our short-term prayer list for four weeks before moving to our long-term list which can be found in this weekly newsletter, the FYI. 

On Sunday, June 15, Trinity Sunday,

the Rev. Ali Lutz will preach and celebrate while the Rev. Marya DeCarlen

takes a day of rest.

18th Century Worship Service - Sunday, June 22 at 10 am

Hear ye! Hear ye! Gather your colonial garb and come dressed to party like it's 1775! To help commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill, St. John's will hold a special 18th-century worship service on Sunday, June 22. We would be delighted if everyone would join in the Spirit of 1775! 

Men's Clothing Special! 

From now through the end of June, the Regal Rummage Shop at St. John's Episcopal Church at 48 Middle Street Gloucester is offering all men's sport coats, suits, and pants at $5.00 each. Do you have a graduation, wedding, or special event coming up this summer? Check out our quality offerings in all sizes and save yourself a bundle! We're open Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 10:00-2:00, and we accept credit cards for purchases of $10 and more. Parking available at 33 Washington Street (www.stjohnsgloucester.org).

Parking Update - please read

We’ll be leasing a few extra parking spaces to our neighbors in the Forbes building until July 31. In addition, some extra spaces have been leased full time and are off limits for parishioner parking EXCEPT on Sunday mornings. (On Sunday mornings, you can park in any open spot!)

From now until July 31, park in these spaces any time:

#1-5 (not space #6) and #39-43.

On weekends and evenings, you can also park in spaces

#23-24 and #31-35.

If you have any questions, email Elizabeth at elizabeth@stjohnsgloucester.org. 

Finding our Way into the Episcopal Church: Adult Inquirers (Sundays June 8, 15, 22 at 11:45am) This four-session course is for anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of the Episcopal Church and the Christian faith, with an open and inclusive lens. Led by The Rev. Marya DeCarlen, each session will explore topics such as the Bible, prayer, church history, the liturgical calendar, and the sacraments. At the conclusion of the course, participants are invited to be formally confirmed or received into the wider Episcopal Church by the Bishop of Massachusetts on June 28.

What Can We Do? Public Advocacy and Storytelling for Justice and Peace in the Holy Land Thursday, over Zoom, June 12, at 2:00 PM 

In this special one-hour session, hear from partners who advocate for justice for Palestinians and peace in the Holy Land, and learn how to be involved in your own context. We will hear from representatives from Churches for Middle East Peace, which works to mobilize US Christians to be advocates of equality, human rights, security, and justice for Israelis, Palestinians, and all people of the Middle East. This program is presented by the Episcopal Public Policy Network. To learn more and to register, click here.

Special Event from the Cape Ann Climate Coalition, Protect What We Love: It Is in Our Hands. Please join us on Tuesday, June 17th,

5-7:15 PM for an event at Magnolia Library, 1 Lexington Ave, Gloucester. This special event, entitled Protect What We Love: It Is in Our Hands will begin with a social hour with music, food, drinks, and tables with information, followed by discussion and round tables to share our concerns about climate change on a local and global level. The event is free, seating is limited and registration is required. Click here to download the flyer.

REGISTER HERE. (Each person needs to register individually)

Childcare will be provided for children ages 4+, which includes snacks and arts and crafts. Children do not need to register. 

Sign-Ups

Coffee Hour

Coffee Hour is an extension of the Eucharistic table and helps us come together in fellowship. We appreciate your support and dedication in making this ministry a warm and welcoming experience for everyone. Currently there are four teams serving on Sunday mornings. If you’d like to join a team of 2-3 people or create a new team, please email Marge or call the office at 9781-283-1708.

Action Lunches are back! Please sign up in the parish hall to make sandwiches and assemble bag lunches on Saturdays for those staying at the Action Shelter. Contact Carolyn Stewart at 978-314-1381 or email if you have questions. 

June 8, 2025

Pentecost

10:00 AM Holy Eucharist

Download the bulletin to see who is participating in the liturgy.

CONTACT MARYA (Priest-in-Collaboration) at mdecarlen@comcast.net or 978-590-1642

St. John's Intercession List: Dee, Erin, and John, George Hillman, Mikey, Grayson and Tony Johnson, Clay Gordon Woodgate, Colette Doyle, Carmine Gorga, Fozzie Hill, Dolores DeRuscio, Lois Lupo , Steve Jencks, Ben, Rosie, Reverend Stephen Woods, CoCo Baxter, Francisco Lococo, The People of the Middle East, Eric Leibowitz, Ruth and Gabriel Leibowitz, Anna and Isabelle, Ondine, Don Baker, Mandy, Marjorie Frontiero, Hope, Brie-Anne Martel, Patty Reed, Marjorie Fergusson, Laurie Menard, Jeremy, Lucy,  Gaëlle K., Sean G., Josh R., Sean, Alexis Morris, Charlie Bishop, Sarah Clifford, Ace Torrence and Family, Jacoby, Jay Featherstone, Isabelle Higgins, Christopher Antonuk, Miranda Featherstone and Family, Marsha White, Claire Stahler, Carole Secrest, Chris Klosterman, Sereda Feener, Alex Furth, Simeon Teitelbaum, Miriam Teitelbaum,  Len Berry, Wayne Martin, Ernie Runnells, Jack Ketchopulos, Michael Rocha, Liana and Joe Webb, Linda, Malcolm Henderson, Emelia Currier, Danny, John Fleming.

Contact prayer list manager: Joan Gorga 978-283-5926 or jmgorga@yahoo.com

Please notify Joan Gorga if there is any change with the people on this list. Thank you.

WEEKLY CALENDAR

Sundays               

• 9:00-9:30 am Choir rehearsal (Sept. through June)
• 10:00 am Sung Eucharist
• 11:45 am First Sundays, “Will you sit with me while I feel this?” gathering
• 11:15 am Fourth Sundays, Healing Service at end of worship

Mondays             

• 9-noon Church open for prayer and meditation
• 9-noon Ms. Fixits Women gathering to tend to the fabric of the church
• 4-5:15, Book Study during Lent (Schedule to change during Easter)

Tuesdays

• 9-noon Church open for prayer and meditation
• 4:30 pm Women's Cursillo Reunion Group (1st and 3rd Tuesdays)

Wednesdays

• 7 am Men's Bible Reflection, (Bible study) 
• 9-noon Church open for prayer and meditation
• 11:45 am-1:30 pm Homiletical Huddle
• 10 am to 2 pm Thrift Shop and Regal Rummage Open
• 7 pm Fish City AA

Thursdays    

• 9-noon Church open for prayer and meditation
• 7 - 8:30 pm Parish Choir rehearsal (Sept. through June)
• 7:00 pm AA

Fridays

• 10 am to 2 pm Thrift Shop and Regal Rummage Open

Saturdays             

• Action Shelter Lunch-Making, Carolyn Stewart
• 10 am to 2 pm Thrift Shop and Regal Rummage Open
• 7 pm Big Book AA