"To know Christ and to make Him known . . . " | |
The Weekly Sunday Bulletin of St. John’s Episcopal Church | |
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This Sunday, we are transferring All Saints Day from it’s traditional day of November 1 to the following Sunday, as we are allowed to do. This week has been a time to remember both the saints in our lives and our church and also those who have departed from us, with the commemoration of All Souls on November 2.
We remember both saints and souls who have gone before in church history. As we conclude St. John’s stewardship appeal, I hope we can take a moment to remember that we stand on the shoulders of those who have gone before us. It is important to remember that our church and her works and our faith are always on the move and the church temporal is not and will never be finished until that last day. This is the third iteration of St. John’s church, the Episcopal Church was once an east-coast establishment that now finds itself throughout the Western Hemisphere and beyond, and as we prepare this church for the 21st century, we are making it ready to be a spiritual beacon for Huntington and all of Long Island.
This doesn’t mean simply building and grounds, how many activities you volunteer for, or how much you give, but also how you live in light of being a Christian and worshipping as a Christian here at St. John’s. I do not mean to say we strive for perfection, but, as I touched on in a previous sermon of mine, we do strive to be saints. We are called down a path of holiness in our Christian lives. This is something I would like to touch on this Sunday, what is our stewardship of holiness? How are we stewarding our call to holiness in this place? And how does this stewarding of holiness help the future here at St. John’s?
Remember, holiness is not perfection, but it is the way in which we follow God and God in Jesus Christ closely, that can help us care for a place like St. John’s and our community so that they will be here not only for the next generation, but show right now, right here why St. John’s and her message of making Christ known is so desperately needed in the world.
Yours in Christ,
Fr. Zach
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All Saints' Day
The Readings
Revelation 7:9-17
Psalm 34:1-10, 22
1 John 3:1-3
Matthew 5:1-12
Join us for Sunday Worship at 8:00 am and 10:00 am in the church or remotely on Zoom and Facebook.
8:00 am - Rite I Holy Eucharist
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83803451202
Facebook Live Stream: https://www.facebook.com/stjohns1745
Bulletin: Rite I After Pentecost
9:40 am Sunday School in the Canterbury Corner - Sunday School Calendar
10:00 am – Rite II Choral Eucharist
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86739553648
Facebook Live Stream: https://www.facebook.com/stjohns1745
Bulletin: Rite II Holy Eucharist
Music
Processional: 287 For All the Saints (vs 1-6)
Psalm 34:1-10,22 (sung)
Before Gospel: H 232 By all your saints still striving, vs 1-2
Offertory hymn: 293 I sing a song of the saints of God
Communion: LEVAS 213 Children of the heavenly father
Recessional: PB 105 You shall cross the barren desert
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STEWARDSHIP - ROOTED IN ABUNDANCE | |
Pledge cards have been coming in, and online pledging is growing. Thank you so much for your generous spirit and continued support of the ministry of St. John’s.
Please turn in your 2024 pledge card if you have not done so already, or
· PLEDGE ONLINE
It takes more that money to operate ministry in our church
· TIME & TALENT PLEDGE FORM
Please make sure your 2023 pledge is up to date
· STEWARDSHIP PAYMENT FORM
We will begin preparing our 2024 Budget, and pledges are vital in that process.
Please contact Coral is the Parish Office if you need help using online forms or would like to learn how to log in to you membership account to view your giving online.
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The Ecclesiastes study has begun. We are using Jacques Ellul's Reason for Being: A Meditation on Ecclesiastes as a background guide. Purchase is not required but recommended and supplements from it will be provided. Participants are asked to have read over Ecclesiastes beforehand and personal notes and meditations on it are highly encouraged.
Bible Study meets regularly on Mondays at 6:30 pm on Zoom (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83373971746) and Tuesdays at 11:00 am in person in the Guild Room. The material covered each Monday evening will be covered on the following Tuesday morning.
Please reach out to Fr. Zach with any questions, (631) 427-1752, ext. 105.
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The next meeting of St. John's ECW will be on Sunday, November 5th immediately following the 10:00 am service in the Guild Room.
Please reach out to Carol Goldbaum, ECW President, with any questions at ecw.st.johns.huntington@gmail.com.
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IONA PILGRIMAGE PRESENTATION | On Sunday, November 12th after each service during coffee hour, there will be an Iona Pilgrimage presentation in the Great Hall. Please join the Iona pilgrims as they share their experiences and reflections from this very special journey. | |
HEALING SERVICE IN NOVEMBER | |
"Do Not Fear, Only Believe"
Thursday, November 9th at 7:00 pm
Please join us for a safe and loving offering of prayer and healing. This month we welcome the Spiritlifters with Mike Tomek. As their name suggests, our spirits will be lifted and healed through the special and unique sound and message of their music.
Healing services at St. John’s will include a time of worship and praise, proclamation of the Gospel and preaching, corporate prayer for healing ending with individual prayer teams for healing. Come prepared for breakthrough!
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DONATIONS FOR THANKSGIVING BASKETS | |
The Youth Group and ECW are making Thanksgiving Baskets for families who have had to abandon their homes to seek safety from domestic violence in conjunction with the Suffolk County Coalition for Domestic Violence.
Due to a very specific shopping list, we are asking for monetary donations only, no food donations. All monies collected will be put towards these Thanksgiving baskets. No amount is too little or too big. If giving cash, please mark your envelope Thanksgiving Basket Donation; if giving a check, please make your checks out to the “St. John’s ECW.” We will be collecting for this project from November 3rd thru 17th only, so please contribute now.
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IONA EVENSONG IN NOVEMBER | |
On Thursday, November 16th at 7:00 pm, please join us in the church for our service of evening prayers, psalms, biblical readings and canticles, chanted in a choral setting.
We will revisit the Evensong our pilgrims did in Iona drawing on the celtic traditions and spirituality so present there.
All are welcome! Join us to pray for our broken world in need of healing, through the gift of music!
Remote options:
Live Stream on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stjohns1745
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82458403071
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BECOME A GOOD SHEPHERD HOSPICE VOLUNTEER | |
At Good Shepherd Hospice, they pride themselves on providing their patients with a variety of services and programs which are geared not to simply maintain, but to greatly improve quality of life and independence. Good Shepherd Hospice is dedicated to supporting patients and their families in managing their conditions with dignity and ease.
Volunteers are essential to Good Shepherd Hospice in providing the best possible care to the patients and families we serve.
At this particular time, there is a need for Administrative volunteers at the Farmingdale office on Bi-County Boulevard. Administrative assistants help with mailings, phone support, managing supplies and data entry, etc.
Visit goodshepherdhospice.chsli.org or Call (631) 828-7611 to request application.
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"Sing to him, sing praises to him,
and speak of all his marvelous works."
(Psalm 105:2)
Lift your voice and sing with St. John's Choir! We are looking for singers of all vocal types and levels who want to enhance our worship experience through music. We meet on Sundays in the choir room at 9:15 am to robe and warm up for the 10 am service. Rehearsals are usually on Sunday afternoons and two Thursday evening each month. There are also opportunities to sing at our Healing and Evensong services.
If you are interested please reach out to our Music Director, Alex Pryrodny, or feel free to join us on Sunday morning at 9:15 am in the choir room.
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INTERFAITH THANKSGIVING SERVICE | |
On Sunday, November 19th at 7 pm, the annual Huntington Interfaith Thanksgiving Service will take place at the Unitarian Universalits Fellowship, 109 Browns Rd, Huntington.
Join us and our partners in faith in giving thank for our beautiful music by the choirs and musicians from our local houses of worship.
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All are welcome at Morning Prayer. We meet Monday through Friday at 9:00 am via Zoom.
Our short prayer service is followed by some fellowship and discussion. Feel free to join us occasionally to listen and pray, or come more often to participate as a leader or reader, and to start your day with your focus on Christ and a deeper connection with your friends at St. John's.
Join us via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86041146543
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On Wednesdays, the church is open from noon to 1 pm for noonday prayer which starts at 12:15 pm. All are welcome. | |
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The Thrift Shop is open regularly on Tuesday, Thursdays & Saturdays, 12 - 3 pm.
To volunteer or find our more, please contact Mary Beth Dieterle, (631) 427-1752, ext 106.
Donations welcome. We accept donations of new or gently used clothing, accessories, and household items. Please no books, furniture, out-dated electronics, or damaged items.
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HOPE MINISTRY COLLECTIONS | |
HOPE Ministry at St. John’s Huntington
Hearts Offering Passionate Encouragement
Outreach for Our Community Friends in Need
Please join me (Deacon Claire) in collecting personal care and toiletry items for those in need in our community.
There is a box in the back of the church for your donations.
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REGULAR MINISTRY MEETINGS | |
Prayer Shawl Ministry - Monthly meetings are on the 1st Thursday of each month in the Guild Room. Please contact Noelle DeLorenzo or Lynn Hansen for more information.
Racial Reconcilitation & Social Justice Minsitry - For more information contact Heather Kress.
Spirituality Group - Next meeting will be on Thursday, November 9th at 5 pm in the Guild Room. Contact Patti Aliperti.
St. Hilda's Guild (Sewing & Crafting) - Weekly on Tuesdays, 12:30 - 3 pm in the Guild Room. Contact Sue Hartman.
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ALTAR FLOWERS & THE PERPETUAL LIGHT | |
If you would like to remember a loved one or give thanks for an important event with altar flowers or Perpetual Light, please complete an Altar Flower Form and return it to the Parish Office with your check made payable to "St. John's Altar Guild."
ALTAR FLOWER ORDER FORM
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PRAYER CONCERNS FOR ST. JOHN'S | |
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We pray for: Sean, Richard, Barbara, Christine, Amy, Kim, Suzanne, Cole, Luke, Leslie, Edith, Jane, Sandra, Eileen, Donna, Amy, Kate, Cheryl, Caitlin, Patti, Gladys, Anthony, Christian, Richard, Jim, Irene, Jenni, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, David,Suzy
Altar Flowers are given in loving memory of Ronald Vavruska by Jan and John Stebbins.
The Perpetual Light is given in loving memory of Donald Keith by Evelyn McCarthy
Please send your prayers or updates to prayers@stjohns1745.org, call Coral in the Parish Office, 631-427-1752, option 1, or click on the link below and complete the online form:
PRAYER LIST FORM
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Thank you for volunteering to serve. | |
CHALICE UPDATES & PARISH CALENDAR
Notices for events to run in the Chalice, to post on the website and social media must be received by the Parish Administrator by 9:00 am on Tuesdays prior to publication.
All winter events (January - March, 2023) need to be submitted to the Parish Office by December 18, 2023.
All parish events and building use must be submitted to the Parish Office and approved by the rector.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW ST. JOHN'S CALENDAR
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St. John's Episcopal Church
12 Prospect Street
Huntington, New York 11743
(631) 427-1752
stjohns1745.org
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