"To know Christ and to make Him known . . . " | |
The Weekly Sunday Bulletin of
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‘My soul magnifies the Lord,
and my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour,
for he has looked with favour on the lowliness of his servant.
Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed;
for the Mighty One has done great things for me,
and holy is his name.
His mercy is for those who fear him
from generation to generation.
He has shown strength with his arm;
he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts.
He has brought down the powerful from their thrones,
and lifted up the lowly;
he has filled the hungry with good things,
and sent the rich away empty.
He has helped his servant Israel,
in remembrance of his mercy,
according to the promise he made to our ancestors,
to Abraham and to his descendants for ever.’ (The Song of Mary)
Have you ever just had a good feeling about things? A few weeks ago the bishop came to our 10:00 AM service. The place was packed, the music was fantastic, and the bishop left with a very good feeling about our church. He said that the spirit was present. He felt the hospitality and joy of a community filled with the love of Christ. In today’s Gospel Mary greets Elizabeth and they were filled with the Holy Spirit. They rejoice because Mary has given of herself so that the whole world might have a savior. This Sunday we will have the Children’s Pageant at the 10:00 service. I hope you will witness the joy of the Holy Spirit in story of Mary and the birth of our Savior. At St. John’s, God comes to us as the incarnate Word of Jesus Christ to lead us to a new way of life.
Be joyful that we may live faithful lives through this incarnate Word. My hope is that each of you will feel a completeness that comes from being in the place where God has called you. God wants to make a broken world whole and comes to ordinary people to do great deeds. Do you remember the first teaching of Jesus in the synagogue? Jesus says, “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring Good News to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.” Isaiah proclaimed to an oppressed people that soon they would be freed. For generations and generations, people waited for that prophecy to come true. Jesus is the fulfillment of ancient prophecy and Mary and Elizabeth cannot contain their joy that they have been blessed by God to be a part of it. As Advent comes to an end and the ancient promises are about to be fulfilled, we await in expectant joy. Are you excited that Christmas is almost here? God will come yet again us to free the oppressed and bring Good News to the poor.
St. John’s has been blessed for 280 years that people have rejoiced in the power of the living God. God comes again and again to fulfill ancient prophecy. By the Spirit of God, we have done many good things here. I wait in joyful expectation to hear and see what God will do among us.
Christmas Eve Services, Tuesday, December 24th
4 pm - Rite II Choral Family Eucharist
7 pm - Rite II Choral Eucharist
10 pm - Rite I Holy Eucharist
Christmas Day Service, Wednesday December 25th
9 am - Rite II Holy Eucharist
In Christ’s love,
Fr. Duncan
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The Lessons
Micah 5:2-5a
Canticle 15
Luke 1:39-45
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 - Advent
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 - Advent 4 Pageant
The Music
Processional: H 56 vs 7-8 O come, o come Emmanuel
Offertory anthem: "Mary Did You Know" Lily Wasoski, soloist
Canticle 15: The Song of Mary
Communion: Taize "Sing Out My Soul"
Recessional: LEVAS 14 "Soon and very soon”
Special thanks to Lily Wasoski, solosit
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CHRISTMAS PAGEANT
Sunday, December 22nd at 10am
CHRISTMAS EVE
Tuesday, December 24th
4 pm - Rite II Choral Eucharist
7 pm - Rite II Choral Eucharist
10 pm - Rite I Holy Eucharist
CHRISTMAS DAY
Wednesday, December 25th
9 am - Rite II Holy Eucharist
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The Parish Office will be closed from noon on Tuesday, December 24th through Wednesday, January 1st. We will be in again on Thursday, January 2nd at 9:00 am.
- The Thrift Shop is closed December 22nd through January 1st and reopens on Thursday, January 2nd.
- Bible Study resumes on Monday, January 6th and Wednesday, January 8th.
- Noonday prayer resumes on Wednesday, January 8th.
- Morning Prayer will not meet on Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
Wishing you and yours a blessed and happy Christmas!
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St. John's will celebrate the Feast of St. John the Apostle and Evangelist, patron saint of St. John's Episcopal Church, on Friday, December 27th at 7pm with a Rite II Holy Eucharist. | |
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HIHI is the Huntington Interfaith Homeless Initiative. St. John's partners with other local houses of worship to provide food, clothing and shelter during the winter months.
This winter, St. John's preparing hot meals for those in the local shelter. Anyone who would like to help cook and serve, please meet in the kitchen on the following days:
Friday, December 27th at 3pm
Friday, January 10th at 3pm
We are also supporting HIHI by collecting gift cards to local fast food restaurants of $5 or $10 amounts to distribute to homeless in Huntington. If you would like to contribute, you may drop your Dunkin Donut, Burger King, McDonalds, or other gift cards off at St. John's, 12 Propect St, Huntington.
Please reach out to Fr. Duncan with any questions, dbu632@gmail.com, or (631) 427-1752, ext. 102.
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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.
Specific needs include:
• Canned tuna
• Canned chicken
• Canned Beef stews
• Canned salmon
• Bean soups
• Canned or dried beans
• Baked beans
• Canned chili
• Peanut Butter
• Canned nuts
• Personal Care items
Thank you to Gayle Brady and Paula Dodge who faithfully deliver 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 will not meet on December 22nd and December 29th. We will resume our regular Monday meetings on January 6th at 6:30 pm.
Wednesday Morning Bible Study will not meet over Christmas break. We will meet again on Wednesday, January 8th at 11:00 am in the Guild Room. We will continue our study of the weekly lectionary.
Please reach out to Fr. Zach with any questions, (631) 427-1752, ext. 105.
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The Thrift Shop will be open on Saturday, December 21st and will reopen after the holidays on Thursday January 2nd.
The Thrift Shop is regularly 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 will not meet on Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
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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Noonday prayer will not meet on Christmas Day or New Year's Day.
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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ECW MEETING - Help us to help others! Our next meeting will be on Sunday, January 12 at 11:15 immediatly following the 10 am service in the Guild Room. 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, January 21st 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, Lynn, Amy, Kim, Christine, Cole, Luke, Geralynn, Lori, Noa, Jim, Irene, Debra, James, Linda, Ken, Larry, Mary, Cheryl, Amy, Kate, Nils, Gabby, Kaye, Coralis, Tony, Denise, Andrea, Barbara, Richie
Recently Departed: Betty Wilcox
The Perpetual Light is given..
in loving memory of Charles Butler by Elizabeth Butler,
in loving memory of Carl Stratton and John Gilbert by Sylvia Stratton,
in loving memory of Bunny Roberts by Crystal Roberts,
in loving memory of Walter McCarthy by Evelyn McCarthy.
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 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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