The Bridge
July 9, 2021
The Mission of St. John’s is to be a community of God’s people who heal brokenness, build bridges, and exemplify borderless kindness.
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All worship services will be in the main church beginning Sunday, July 11! |
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We worship God in a variety of ways. |
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Sunday Service Times
9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II
1:00 p.m. Santa Eucaristía, Rito II
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Safety protocols will be observed in the church, i.e., masks, distancing, and limited attendance. |
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To participate in our virtual Sunday service at 10:30 a.m., you do not need to have a Zoom account or download Zoom. Simply click the link to join.
You may also join the service by telephone -
dial (346) 248-7799 and enter the meeting ID when prompted.
Meeting ID: 879 9502 6837
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The Waiting Room is enabled for this event and is monitored by the Host of the day.
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Please note: In order to minimize background noise, everyone except those people who have an active role in the service will be muted. At the Prayers of the People, you will be invited to put any personal prayer requests into the "Chat" to be read at the appropriate time.
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The 10:30 a.m. English service will be recorded and video will be posted on the St. John's Facebook page, YouTube, and the St. John's website later in the day. Additionally, a recording of the English sermon will be available. Links to the recordings will be posted on our website (www.austinstjohns.org).
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Virtual Coffee and Fellowship
Join friends for a virtual coffee "hour" every Sunday! This begins after the 10:30am service (about 11:15am), so just stay on Zoom when the service ends. If you don't attend the service, you can click on this button to join the fun:
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Please Welcome The Rev. Benjamin Long
During the month of July, while Mthr. Minerva is on vacation, Fr. Ben will serve as our supply priest at all Sunday services. Please extend to him our warm St. John's welcome!
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Bishop Héctor Monterroso will visit St. John's on Sunday, September 5, 2021. If you are interested in Baptism, Confirmation, or Reception, please send an email to Fay Jones. Mthr. Minerva will be having classes in August.
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Thanks to the generosity of St. John's parishioners and friends, we are able to send a donation to Seminary of the Southwest in the amount of $859.00. This donation will go to the Pauli Murray Scholarship Fund. |
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A message from Deacon Victoria:
We’re often told by preachers and theologians that God is already at work, all we have to do is join Him*.
When I think about God’s work, I tend to think in terms of great acts. You know, something along the line of parting the Red Sea. But the reality of God’s work is that it’s in the ordinary. God reveals Himself in the everyday acts of love and challenges. That’s where we’ll find His invitation to join Him. On Wednesday, some of us heard stories about Anne Reed’s gift of hospitality. She loved to bring family and friends together to share stories and eat the fabulous food that she prepared. God’s work is about love, relationships, building one another up, forgiveness, listening, and presence. Anne Reed joined in with God’s love work with great gusto. Who knew that a family dinner could be God’s work?
In his sermon last Sunday, Fr. Ben expressed the hope that we may “always be open to God’s mundane, inane, supremely sensible and always surprising work among us.” Where is God in our ordinary routines? How do you express God’s love in your ordinary encounters with other people? How do we invite them to experience God’s love through our own interaction with them? St. Benedict considered work to be a form of prayer. The work of cooking, cleaning, growing vegetables, scouring floors are all forms of prayer. They are offerings to God because our work is an offering to serve one another, to make life more enjoyable and to offer encouragement when life just seems too difficult to bear. Our ordinary work and activities may seem insignificant, but they do contribute to God’s work of reconciliation and redemption in the world.
Thanks be to God,
Deacon Victoria
*I’ve always liked the old-fashioned practice of using the capitalized pronoun when referring to God.
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When life sends you rain ...
play in the puddles!
[image of child and puppy jumping in rain puddles]
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St. John's Notices and Activities |
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Lectionary Bible Study - Zoom
Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.
We continue our study of the assigned lectionary for the following Sunday. Please click this button to join us.
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Thursday Morning Bible Study - Hybrid
Thursdays at 10:00 a.m.
As of Thursday, July 15, the 10:00 a.m. Thursday Morning Bible Study will be hybrid - in person and Zoom. We will begin a new study, using the book “Bible Women: All Their Words and Why They Matter.” The author is Lindsay Hardin Freeman, and the book is available through Amazon or Forward Movement Publications.
The class, as usual, is open to anyone who wants to study with us, no previous experience required. All who are comfortable with in-person meeting are welcome to join us at about 9:55 in the Parish Hall, around the large table. Those who prefer to meet via Zoom will be on the big screen. The Zoom link will be sent out in the Christian Formation email on Tuesday, and will be the same every week.
Rules for face masks are:
- Masks are not required for those who are fully vaccinated,
- Masks are strongly recommended for anyone not fully vaccinated,
- Anyone who is uncomfortable without a mask, please wear one, and
- No masks if you are at home zooming!
To prepare, you can read the preface and introductory material pages 1-24.
If you still need information about ordering the book, please contact me at Elaine Jackson.
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(please refer to our website www.austinstjohns.org or to the Christian Formation email sent every Tuesday for more information and links)
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Wednesday Morning Grounds Keepers
Every Wednesday morning at 8:00am, a group of dedicated members gather to keep our grounds and buildings neat and clean. You are invited to join them - for a day, for a month, or regularly. Many hands make light work! If you have questions about this ministry, please contact Hal Hughes (click on the name to send an email).
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Labyrinth Community Garden
The Labyrinth Community Garden is continuing to provide produce to our local food bank. If you are interested in obtaining a bed for you and your family, please contact Patty Arnold (click on the name to send an email).
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Office Volunteers
Volunteers staff the Parish office during the week. The office is open on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10am-12pm.
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Coffee Hour after Morning Services
A time for fellowship following the 9:00a.m. and 10:30a.m. services. Please join friends in the Parish Hall for fellowship!
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[Episcopal News Service July 1, 2021] Episcopal Church extends invite to online service to pray for 2022 General Convention
On Saturday, July 17, at 2 p.m. Eastern, bishops, deputies and alternate deputies of The Episcopal Church will gather online for a convocation of prayer to prepare for the 80th General Convention, which will take place in July 2022. The service will be open to everyone at https://www.episcopalchurch.org/convocation-of-bishops-and-deputies.
You may view the entire article by clicking this button:
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Forward Day by Day is a booklet of daily inspirational meditations reflecting on a specific Bible passage, chosen from the daily lectionary readings as listed in the Revised Common Lectionary or the Daily Office from the Episcopal Church's Book of Common Prayer.
Forward Day by Day is available in the following editions:
• Pocket-sized Print (3.5" x 5.5"): Available in English and Spanish (Adelante Día a Día)
• Large Print (7.5" x 10.75"): English only
• Daily email (FREE): Subscribe (English) | Recibe las meditaciones por el correo electrónico (Español)
• Braille edition (details on website)
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COVID-19 Related Information |
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Travis County is one of the leading counties in Texas in reaching for the 70% mark and this is a direct result of close partnerships among APH, Travis County, hospitals and numerous community and non-profit organizations.
APH and Travis County will continue towards the 70% first dose goal, as well as continue focus on reaching the next milestone of 70% of eligible residents FULLY vaccinated by Labor Day.
The Delta variant (B.1.617.2) has now been detected in all 50 states, including Texas, but no confirmed cases of the variant within Travis County.
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COVID-19 Testing
Anyone with any signs or symptoms of COVID-19 should get tested, regardless of vaccination status or prior infection. If you get tested because you have symptoms or were potentially exposed to the virus, you should stay away from others pending test results and follow the advice of your health care provider.
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Community Notices and Activities |
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On the first day of school, students will be welcomed back with friendly counselors at their school. Austin ISD’s goal is to have counselors visible so students know who to talk to as they transition back to on-campus learning.
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Rebels For Humanity and Me'Yer Deus Foundation are two non-profit organizations that serve the needs of the community – food insecurity and student mentorship. They have come together to give 300 (150 Elementary 150 Middle School) students the basic school supplies in hopes of starting them off to a successful school year. There will be a library for students to choose books of their choice. Free clothing give away. We will have music and live performances from the Founder/CEO of Rebels For Humanity Kay Jay SD1.
Saturday, August 7, 2021
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM CDT
Zion Rest Baptist Church
3341 Paisano Trail
Austin, TX 78745
All you have to do is register through Eventbrite (click button below) and come out to enjoy this free community event.
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[Austin American Statesman, June 22, 2021] Austin ISD requires students to return to campus in August: Austin families who opted for remote learning last school year will have to return to in-person classrooms when school begins Aug. 17. The Austin school district announced Friday it plans to return all students to campus and not offer a remote learning option for the 2021-22 school year.
Please click this button to read the article:
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The SAFE Alliance exists to stop abuse for everyone by serving the survivors of child abuse, sexual assault and exploitation, and domestic violence. We are dedicated to ending violence through prevention, advocacy, and comprehensive services for individuals, families, and communities that have been affected by abuse. |
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For Prayer and Pastoral Care |
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If you need pastoral care, please contact Mthr. Minerva or Deacon Victoria. If you find that your situation is causing financial, spiritual, or emotional difficulties, or if you are in need of food, do not hesitate to call Deacon Victoria (512-297-5953) or contact Mthr. Minerva (RevMinerva@austinstjohns.org). Please contact Deacon Victoria while Mthr. Minerva is on vacation during the month of July.
We are a church family; when a family member needs assistance we want to try and help that member.
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St. Johns requires masks at all indoor worship services. Masks are optional at all other events on the St. John's campus. Based on the CDC guidelines, all persons that are not fully vaccinated are encouraged to wear masks while indoors.
Fully vaccinated means:
- Pfizer and Moderna – 2 doses plus a two-week waiting period
- Johnson & Johnson – 1 dose plus a two-week waiting period
The Parish Office is open on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10am - 12Noon.
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Ms. Paula Foy, Senior Warden
Mr. Hal Hughes, Junior Warden
Ms. Sandra Welles, Treasurer
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Class of 2022
Ms. Paula Foy
Mr. Hal Hughes
Sra. Rosalinda Rodriguez
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Class of 2023
Ms. Jessica Glasebrook, Clerk
Mr. Steve Kriechbaum
Ms. Sandra Welles
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Class of 2024
Ms. Maria Caballero
Sr. Alfonso Hernandez
Ms. Sandra Ward
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The Rev. Minerva Camarena Skeith, Rector
The Rev. Victoria Mason, Deacon
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Ms. Fay Jones, Director of Communications
Mr. Philip Riley, Choirmaster and Organist
Sr. Alfonso Hernandez, Spanish Music
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for other ways to make a donation.
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THE BRIDGE SUBMISSIONS
You are invited to send photos and stories about yourself, your family, and our parish for inclusion in The Bridge. As we come back together, let's share our experiences! Please send your ideas, stories, and photos to Fay Jones, (newsletter editor) by 12:00 pm on Wednesdays.
Running event announcements two weeks prior to the date is recommended.
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Fay Jones, Editor (fay@austinstjohns.org) |
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St. John's Episcopal Church
11201 Parkfield Drive
P. O. Box 81493, Austin, TX 78708-1493
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Sunday Services
In the Parish Hall (temporarily)
9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II hybrid (in-person & Zoom)
1:00 p.m. Santa Eucaristía, Rito II
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For more information about St. John’s Episcopal Church, please visit our website at www.austinstjohns.org
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