"To know Christ and to make Him known . . . " | | The Weekly Sunday Bulletin of St. John’s Episcopal Church | | |
O God, whose glory it is always to have mercy: Be gracious to all who have gone astray from your ways, and bring them again with penitent hearts and steadfast faith to embrace and hold fast the unchangeable truth of your Word, Jesus Christ your Son; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
I invite every member of St. John’s to a holy Lent through prayer, study, and worship. Our Alpha program will be on Tuesdays at 5:30 PM with Stations of the Cross. Dinner is at 6:00 PM followed by our program and a discussion. Monday to Friday at 9:00 AM, we have Morning Prayer on zoom. On Wednesdays, we have Noonday Prayer in the church. Our children and youth are preparing for Confirmation and First Communion. First Communion will be held on April 27th at 10:00 AM. Confirmation and Reception will be held on June 14th at 11:00 AM at Trinity, Northport.
Lent is a time of preparation, when we teach our confirmands, newcomers, children, and youth to draw closer to the one we love. It is by our example of worship, study, prayer, and outreach that they will see that Jesus Christ came that we might have life and live it abundantly. Jesus Christ came that we might be transformed from sin to the beautiful children of God that we were created to be. “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life” (John 3:16).
Eternal life begins today and never ends. Please use these next few weeks of Lent to draw closer to the one who loves you deeply. The most significant preacher in a congregation is not the person in the fancy vestments in the pulpit, but the people in the congregation going out into the world. Apostles have been transformed by the bread of our Lord, to do the will of God, through the power of the Holy Spirit. The fact of the matter is that priests come and go, but the power of the Holy Spirit to transform the lives at St. John’s goes on from generation to generation. God loves us so deeply that Christ, God’s Son, suffered on a cross that we might be forgiven of our sins.
We have the power to transform the nightmare that the world can be into the blessing of the Kingdom of God. We are transformed through the bread of life and we become the transforming power in the world. The world seems more chaotic than usual this spring and you might feel anxious or even fearful of what is ahead. Have faith that you can come to the altar at St. John’s and receive the bread of life that has the power to transform us all to righteousness. Please join us at St. John’s this Lent. Join us on Sundays at 8:00 AM or 10:00 AM and stay for coffee and breakfast after the service.
In Christ,
Fr. Duncan
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The Lessons
Genesis 15:1-12,17-18
Philippians 3:17-4:1
Luke 13:31-35
Psalm 27
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: 83803451202
Facebook Live Stream: facebook.com/stjohns1745
Bulletin: Rite I HE - Lent
9:40 am - Sunday School
10:00 am - Rite II Choral Eucharist
Zoom: 86739553648
Facebook Live Stream: facebook.com/stjohns1745
Bulletin: Rite II HE - Lent
The Music
Opening: 401 The God of Abraham Praise
Sequence: 654 Day by day
Offertory hymn: 370 I bind unto myself today
Communion: Taize "The Lord is my light"
Recessional: 488 Be Thou My Vision
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SUNDAY SCHOOL GARDEN DAY
for Kids and Parents
Sunday, March 16th at 9:40 am
Sunday School is meeting in the Canterbury Corner with Fr. Duncan to plant seeds for St. John's Garden of Grace*. Make sure you wear clothes that can get dirty.
Lent is a time of preparation, and nothing demonstrates this more to kids than planting a seed in fertile soil, anticipating the first sprout, watching the first flower bloom, and picking that first fruit.
Kids and parents or a special adult family member (grandparent, adult sibling, aunt, uncle, guardian) are all welcome to join us.
*St. John's Garden of Grace, our plot in Huntington's organic garden, brings us together as we serve those in our community who do not have enough fresh, healthy produce.
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Sunday, March 16th at 5pm
Join us for a Celtic Service in observance of the Feast of Patrick of Ireland.
All are welcome at this contemplative, life-affirming mass with beautiful Celtic music featuring soloist Leslie Valentine and flutist Deborah Sherman.
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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.
Who will you Invite?
TUESDAYS IN LENT - Now until April 8
5:30 pm- Stations of the Cross in the Church
6:00 pm - Meal in the Great Hall
6:30 pm - Program & Conversation - What do you think?
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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 is 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, March 21st at 3pm
Youth are welcome to help on any HIHI day for service credit.
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.
| | JAZZ RISING STARS SHOWCASE | | |
Sunday, March 30th at 5pm
A next genreration jazz showcase in our beautiful, historic church. This is a free event open to the public.
A Jazz Connections - Natalie Rae Memorial Concert Series presentation, promoting the art and education of jazz music here at St. John’s Huntington!
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| | SING OUT! A TOUR FOR HARMONY | |
Sunday, April 6th at 3:00 pm
St. John's welcomes international soprano Brenda Marie Turner for a multi-genre concert in our beautiful sanctuary, creating unity through the perpetual gift on music.
This concert is made possible through the support of generous donors and is free to the public. Presented by Open the Music.
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Monday Bible Study meets at 6:30 pm on Zoom. For Lent, we will be studying Fleming Rutledge's Three Hours: Sermons for Good Friday. We will start this on March 10 and go until April 14. To order a paperback or e-book click on the following link--Three Hours Link. The book is also available at Thriftbooks.com or Amazon.com. You could also reach out to Fr. Zach to order through him.
Monday Bible Studay Zoom link: 83373971746.
Wednesday Morning Bible Study at 11:00 am in person in the Guild Room. We read and discuss the lectionary readings for the upcoming Sunday.
Please reach out to Fr. Zach with any questions, (631) 427-1752, ext. 105.
| | 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!
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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 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
| | On Wednesdays, the church is open from noon to 1 pm for noonday prayer which starts at 12:15 pm. All are welcome. | | |
ECW MEETING - Help us to help others! Our next meeting will be on Sunday, April 4th at 11:15 am 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 or Bill Kiley.
SPIRITUALITY GROUP - Next meeting, Thursday, April 10th at 5:00 pm in the Canterbury Corner. Meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of every 2nd month. 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 - Wednesday, March 19th in the Guild Room and on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87350494837.
YOUTH GROUP - For all who are those in 7 - 12th grade. Our next meeting will be on Sunday, April 13th at 6:30 pm at Trinity Northport. We meet from 6:30 - 8:30 rotating between St. John's Huntington, Trinity Northport, and St. John's Cold Spring Harbor. Contact Fr. Zach or Noelle DeLorenzo for more information. View Schedule.
| | PRAYER CONCERNS FOR ST. JOHN'S | | |
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, Betty, Gabby, Kaye, Coralis, Tony, Denise, Andrea, Gladys, Christian, Kaitlyn, Anthony, Richard, Lisa, Patti, Barbara, Sue, Marianne
The Perpetual Light a gift of David & Nelly Lasek, given in loving memory of Bertha, Frank, and John Lasek, and Natividad and Modesto Roman.
The Perpetual Light is given in loving memory of Walter McCarthy, a gift of Evelyn McCarthy
Please send your prayers or updates to prayers@stjohns1745.org, call Coral in the Parish Office, 631-427-1752, ext. 101.
| | 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.
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12 Prospect Street
Huntington, New York 11743
(631) 427-1752
stjohns1745.org
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