NEWS for you...

MAY 29, 2026

For there are three that testify:the Spirit, the water and the blood; and the three are in agreement.

CELEBRATE TRINITY SUNDAY

WITH THE YOUTH CHOIR & JUBILATE BELLS

from Westminster Presbyterian Church in Alexandria

THIS Sunday, May 31st at the 10:30am service

~ Trinity Sunday ~

Honoring the Holy Trinity:

God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit

With Gratitude,

A BIG thank you for the VERY generous travel purse, cards, gifts, and hugs, and for the many thoughtful expressions of appreciation. Your generosity and kindness have truly touched my heart and will always be remembered... especially when I'm walking the streets in Las Palmas, or driving across the desert in Namibia, or on the back of an elephant in Thailand.

As my time as St. John’s Parish Administrator comes to a close, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for the many years we have shared together. What began as a bookkeeping position 21 years ago, became so much more. It became a ministry of service, friendship, laughter, compassion, and shared faith. I am deeply grateful for the trust you placed in me and for the meaningful relationships formed over the years.

I am especially thankful to Fr. Henry, Mo. Shivaun, and Deacon Nancy for their trust and support, and to the many parishioners with whom I have been blessed to share such special friendships. It has been a true privilege and a blessing.

Although I still am retiring, I have offered to help (on the administrative side of things) on a part-time basis through the month of June. I am hopeful that this will allow time for a smooth transition and the opportunity to find the perfect replacement.

With heartfelt appreciation & warmest wishes,

Tammy Turner

An all ages, all-parish Vacation Bible School

exploring the meaning of pilgrimage and faith.

~ Sun. July 26 – Wed. July 29 ~

6-8:30pm in the school gym

Dinner | Bible & Prayer Reflection | Crafts & Games

Sign up for this year’s VBS - “Journeys to the Holy.” Early registration is important as it helps us plan appropriately for materials, staffing, and activities.

MAY 31

2026 Graduates Honored

MAY 31 @ 10:30am

Visiting Youth Bell Choir

JUNE 4 @ 10:30am

STJES Baccalaureate

JUNE 5 @ 10am

STJES Graduation

JUNE 7 @ 12pm

Newcomer's Coffee Hour

JUNE 7 @ 12pm

Esther Deel Meeting

JUNE 7 @ 2-5pm

Pride Festival Rockville

JUNE 15 @ 6:30pm

Women of St. John's

Potluck Dinner @ the Oesch's

JUNE 17 @ 6:30pm

Vestry Meeting

~ PRAYER LIST ~

Use this list to pray for the sick, shut-in, bereaved, or those merely in need of prayer.

Lois Taylor

Maxwell A.

Jere Rowland

Harry Brooke

Andrew Erickson

Aurora

Carole

Ivy Choe-Branstetter

Steve Ruff

Mary Persinger

But I will restore you to health

and heal your wounds,

declares the Lord

LAW SCHOOL

Sandaly Madawala

MASTER'S DEGREE

Reshan Selvarajah

HIGH SCHOOL to COLLEGE

Colby Arata

Calum Jagannathan

Riley McGee

Emmet Oesch

Aubrey Pace

Rowan Reynolds

Aspen Young

Congratulations on your academic achievements.

8th GRADE to HIGH SCHOOL Matthew Corrigan

Jackson Dann

Katie Pickens

Wyatt Tapsoba

Isaac Williams

Your hard work and dedication truly paid off.

5th GRADE to MIDDLE SCHOOL Brynn Cecil

Jack Corrigan

Eleanor Filano

Lily Mazzucco

Mary Phillips

Connor Salvatore

Gus Schopp

PreK to KINDERGARTEN

Maria Corrigan

WOMEN of ST JOHN'S

Women of St. John’s invite you to an in-person evening of food, fellowship, and fun at their potluck dinner on Monday, June 15, at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Carol Oesch. Please bring a favorite dish to share and enjoy a relaxed evening filled with good conversation, laughter, and friendship.

INTERGENERATIONAL SUMMER BOOK CLUB

Join us this summer for a reading journey across generations! We will be exploring stories from Lois Lowry’s acclaimed series, often called The Giver Quartet.

Meeting Dates & Books

o July 5 – The Giver

o July 19 – Gathering Blue

o August 2 – Messenger

o August 16 – Son

PRIDE FESTIVAL ROCKVILLE

Promoting Equality, Self-Affirmation, Dignity, & Legal Rights

As a ‘crew’, St. John’s will be attending Rockville Pride on Sunday, June 7th from 2-5pm. Grab your St. John’s or Pride garb and join us. If you want to be part of the crew, please connect with Deacon Nancy to let her know whether you would like to meet us at Rockville Town Center Park at about 2:30 or meet at the church and head over together.

VESTRY MEETING HIGLIGHTS

STJEC Vestry met on May 20, 2026. Highlights of the meeting is noted below. The full Vestry Minutes can be found posted on the bulletin board outside the Rector's office as well as the bulletin board outside the Meeting Room.

Motion to approve the 2026-2027 STJES Budget was made and approved.
The church is looking to REALM, a church management software with capabilities similar to that of our current management software, Servant Keeper. Realm is recommended by the diocese and is well integrated with Vanco and has other useful features that could replace Ministry Scheduler Pro (MSP), Sign-up Genius, and Servant Keeper at lower cost.
Andrew shared information that reflects a 10% increase to the Parish Hall renovation estimates as recommended by the contractor, and the associated financing costs. St. John's needs to raise about $752K over a 3 year time period to complete the Parish Hall renovation. The goal is to have 80% pledges before going to the bank for financing.

ALTAR GUILD

Sunday, MAY 31

Scott Hartranft @ 8am

Sandra Embler @ 8am

Julie Bauduy @ 10:30am

EUCHARISTIC MINISTER

Sunday, MAY 31

Bree Bruemmer @ 10:30am

USHERS

Sunday, MAY 31

Mark Glaudemans @ 10:30am

xxxxxx @ 10:30am

VESTRY COUNTERS

Sunday, MAY 31

Becky Hast @ 10:30am

Becca Roberson @ 10:30am

LECTOR

Sunday, MAY 31

Alan Soukup @ 8am

Stephen Simpson @ 10:30am

Lois Taylor @ 10:30am

VERGER

Sunday, MAY 31

Selva Selvarajah @ 10:30am

The Food Pantry Ministry is in need of people to stock the Pantry on Saturdays.

Sign-up through SIGN-UP GENIUS.

If you are interested in the ministry,

contact Mary McQueen or Julie Metcalf

LOCAL GROCERY WISH LIST - Harris Teeter: General Mills Cereal buy one get one free; Kraft Mac-n- Cheese; Green Giant Canned Carrots; Harris Teeter Brand: Canned Peaches, Applesauce Cups, Peanut Butter (16oz); Chunk Tuna; Giant: General Mills Cereal buy 3; Safeway: Mott's Fruit Cups; General Mills Cereal buy 2. THANK YOU!