"To know Christ and to make Him known . . . " | |
The Weekly Sunday Bulletin of
St. John’s Episcopal Church | |
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It’s been reported that we are entering into drought conditions across the New York metro area. I’ve been missing a damp fall, but it’s been nice not to have to worry about too much water for now. I know that it’s not going to last and eventually we’ll get some rain.
This weekend’s Old Testament reading takes place in the middle of a drought. Chapter 17 introduces the Prophet Elijah into the Biblical story. Preceding this were the stories of Kings David and Solomon, among other kings. Now we start to hear more about prophets rather than history. “The word of the Lord” came to Elijah and warned him of a drought.
What comes next is this week’s reading. A curious story of a widow and her cake meal. She is about to use up the last of her meal for her and her son and then, frightfully, starve due to famine. Recently, I’ve been watching an older HBO show from the 2000s, Carnivale. Set during the Dust Bowl of the 1930s, it tells of a travelling carnival show and a young man who is a healer of sorts. It casts a deep, visionary imagery of religious sentiment during that time, one that is sticking with me. Because at the same time, through the other main character, a zealous minister, truly a charismatic Calvinist if I’ve ever seen one, we see the total depravity of man. At times in our lives we are spiritually inept. Blocked. Angsty. Think about times in your life where you feel spiritually dry. Physically you felt fine, in fact maybe life in the eyes of others was seemingly going well for you. But you knew you lacked something.
Who is there to feed us during our spiritual droughts, I wonder? Jesus Christ to be sure. But how does that sound sometimes? Like he’s a sort of technique? The word of the Lord is an ever-living and ever-refreshing source of life. How are we making sure to feed and drink on He who gives us life?
Yours in Christ,
Fr. Zachary
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The Lessons
1 Kings 17:8-16
Psalm 146
Hebrews 9:24-28
Mark 12:38-44
Join us for 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 HE - After Pentecost
9:40 am - Sunday School
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 HE - After Pentecost
The Music
Opening: 686 Come, thou fount of every blessing
Sequence: 9 Not here for high and holy things, vs 1-2
Offertory anthem: "Panis Angelicus" by Cesar Franck
Gary Lorentzson and Leslie Valentine, soloists
Communion: LEVAS 152 Let us break bread together
Recessional: 594 God of grace and God of glory
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This Sunday, November 10th at 5 pm. Our Celtic Mass is a contemplative, life-affirming celebration of the eucharist with beautiful, seasonal Celtic music with soloist, Leslie Valentine. In looking forward to our next pilgrimage to Iona, we will be celebrating the feast of Margaret, Queen of Scotland. | |
JAZZ CONNECTIONS CONCERT- "MASS IN BLUE" | |
November 17th at 5 pm. Will Todd’s MASS IN BLUE will feature a complete performance of "Mass in Blue" and Ukrainian sacred songs arranged for a jazz quartet. Featuring Aubrey Johnson, soprano, Sound Vocal Jazz choir directed by Dr. Jennifer Miceli, and Alex Pryrodny quartet. Tickets $30. Early bird, senior, student, and veteran discounts available.
BUY TICKETS HERE
The Natalie Rae Memorial Concert Series/Jazz Connections is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrant Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, and administered by The Huntington Arts Council.
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ECW THANKSGIVING BASKET DRIVE | |
ECW activities continue throughout the fall. Our next endeavor is to put together Thanksgiving Baskets which will be donated to Tri-Community and Youth Agency. We are asking for financial donations only, as each basket must be the same. We will purchase items for a complete Thanksgiving dinner, including a gift card for recipients to buy a turkey. The Youth Group help with basket assembly. Our goal is to build 12 baskets. We will be collecting the next few Sundays. Make checks payable to "St. John's ECW" with "Thanksgiving Baskets" written in the memo.
Or give online: https://onrealm.org/stjohnshuntington/give/ECWThanksgiving
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THANKSGIVING INTERFAITH SERVICE | |
Sunday, November 24, 7pm the annual Huntington Interfaith Thanksgiving Service will take place at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 11 Ogden Court, Huntington Station.
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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YOUTH GROUP CHRISTMAS WREATH & FLOWER SALE | |
Support St. John's Youth Group and add that Christmas touch to your home with Christmas wreaths and flowers from the Youth Group's annual Christmas wreath and flower sale!
Order forms are available at back of the church and online:
DOWLOAD ORDER FORM
Please give your order to a Youth Group member in the Great Hall or return it to the Parish Office by Tuesday, December 3rd.
You can pick up your order in the Great Hall on Saturday, December 7th from 10:30 am to 1 pm or on Sunday, December 8th after each service until 12 noon.
ORDER ONLINE
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ALTAR GUILD CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS | |
This Christmas, help us to beautify our altar and remember your Loved Ones, or offer Special Thanksgivings, by making a donation for this year’s Christmas poinsettias.
Order forms can be found at the back of the church and on the St. John's website or by using the link below:
ONLINE POINSETTIA ORDER FORM
If you are unable to download and print the form, you may send an email with all the necessary information to Coral (cfreas@stjohnshuntington.org) in the Parish Office and send your check made payable to "St. John's Altar Guild" with "Poinsettia" written in the memo to:
St. John's Church
Attn: Altar Guild
12 Prospect Street
Huntington, NY 11743
Forms are due on Wednesday, December 18th.
DOWNLOAD PRINTABLE FORM
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Curious about faith?
There's a seat for you at the table.
You can ask anything - it's a safe space to question life, faith, and meaning. Everyone is welcome.
Tuesdays, December 3 & 10
6:00 pm Evening Prayer
6:30 pm Supper
7:00 pm Conversation - What do you think?
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UPCOMING HOLIDAY CONCERTS | |
LONG ISLAND GAY MEN'S CHORUS ANNUAL HOLIDAY CONCERT - Sunday, December 8th at 7 pm. We welcome back the Long Island Gay Men's Chorus for their annual holiday concert. Tickets are $25 and available at the door or online at ligmc.org/concerts.
SING NOEL! - Sunday, December 15th at 7:00 pm. Take a joyous break from the holiday rush and join us for our annual concert of Christmas songs, carols and stories featuring the musical talents of
Leslie McBride, soparano
Leslie Valentine, mezzo-soprano
Douglas Purcell, tenor
Larry Long, bass
Christine Doré, piano
Join us in the Great Hall afterwards to meet the artists and enjoy some Christmas cheer. Tickets are $20, $10 for seniors, veterans, and students. Tickets are available at the door or online:
SING NOEL TICKETS
Contact the Parish Office for more information at (631) 427-1752 or info@stjohns1745.org.
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BLUE CHRISTMAS HEALING IN DECEMBER | |
Thursday, December 12th at 7 pm
Isaiah 40:1 says, “Comfort, comfort my people, says God.”
Christmas can be a time for many who need that reassurance and comfort. Perhaps we are grieving over the loss of a loved one, struggling with illness, or have experienced the loss of a job. We wonder how we will get through the holidays.
Blue Christmas, a service of wholeness and healing is a safe and loving time for those seeking comfort, hope and wholeness, shared in the good news of “God with us: Immanuel!”
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FOOD INSECURITY CONTINUES WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY | |
Please bring a nonperishable food or toiletry item to church with you each Sunday, and place them in the basket at the back of the church. Your items will be received and blessed at the offertory.
Thank you to Gayle Brady who delivers to Helping Hands --- where the need is great!
Many thanks to all who support HOPE Ministries at St. John’s!
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Monday Bible Study meets at 6:30 pm on Zoom. We are studying Acts of the Apostles, the first history account of the church. Join us as we travel with Peter and Paul and the rest as we learn more about our faith, our God, and ourselves through the early church. We will be using Anglican bishop and Biblical scholar N.T. Wright's on-line course to guide us. No book is required this time, except for reading through Acts.
Monday Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83373971746.
Wednesday Morning Bible Study
Bible Study meets on Wednesdays at 11:00 am in person in the Guild Room. We will continue our study of the Lectionary readings for the following week.
Please reach out to Fr. Duncan with any questions, (631) 427-1752, ext. 105.
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The Thrift Shop is open 12 - 3 pm, Tuesday, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
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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Morning Prayer meets at 9:00 am, Monday through Friday on 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.
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8604114654
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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. | |
ST. JOHN'S WADDLERS WALK ON WEDNESDAYS | |
Wednesdays at 4 pm & 6 pm
Meet us by the Heckscher Museum of Art in Heckscher Park in Huntington for a walk in the park. Movement is a key component of "Whole Health," a way of self-care, and a chance to take steps towards your personal sense of peace and well-being.
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ECW MEETING - Help us to help others! Contact Carol Goldbaum, ECW President for more information.
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY - Learn how to crochet a prayer shawl in this loving, supportive group. We meet on the first Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm in the Guild Room. Please contact Lynn Hansen for more information.
RACIAL RECONCILIATION & SOCIAL JUSTICE MINISTRY - For meeting days and times or more information contact Heather Kress.
SPIRITUALITY GROUP - Monthly meetings are on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 5:00 pm in the Canterbury Corner. Contact Patti Aliperti for more information.
ST. HILDA'S GUILD - Join us for crafts, sewing, and friendship. Weekly meetings are on Tuesdays from 12:30 to 2:30 pm in the Guild Room. Contact Sue Hartman for more information.
VESTRY MEETING - Tuesday, Novermber 19th at 6:30 pm in the Guild Room and on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87350494837.
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PRAYER CONCERNS FOR ST. JOHN'S | |
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We prayer for: Sandy, Richard, Barbara, Lynn, Amy, Kim, Christine, Cole, Luke, Geralynn, Lori, Noa, Gladys, Richard, Anthony, Christian, Jim, Irene, Debra, James, Linda, Ken, Larry, Mary, Cheryl, Amy, Kate, Nils, Betty, Gabby
Please send your prayers or updates to prayers@stjohns1745.org, call Coral in the Parish Office, 631-427-1752, ext. 101.
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Anyone interested in joining the Sunday service ministers' roster, please reach out to Fr. Zach or Fr. Duncan. | |
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, 2025) need to be submitted to the Parish Office by December 20, 2024.
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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