"To know Christ and to make Him known . . . " | |
The Weekly Sunday Bulletin of
St. John’s Episcopal Church | |
Abundant Life by Lisa La Grange
Abundant life is knowing You;
enraptured by Your grace.
Your promises are always true.
Your joy, none can replace.
For You’re the treasure hidden deep
my passion will unearth.
Those searching for Your Kingdom reap
the pearl of matchless worth.
You gave Your life to rescue me;
Your mercy overwhelms
and gives to me ability
to walk in victory’s realms.
Your glory pours down from above
and saturates my life.
I’m captivated by Your love;
delivered from all strife.
Majestic King in splendor bright,
You reign forevermore.
To be with You, my deep delight;
Your presence, I adore.
Our last concert at St. John’s was performed by the Jazz All Stars. The concert was wonderful because each of the artists had immense talent. What struck me was when they all played together in a manner that brought the crowd into unity. The crowd gave ovation after ovation to show their thanks of the beautiful jazz music. When the drummer, the singer, the bass player and the coronet artist all played a song, the audience was drawn together through the music. Our world is plagued with a cacophony of voices and opinions. Social media and television draw us into conflicting groups. The world is filled with hate and wars. Yet our appreciation of great music can align the conflicting forces into a unity of gratitude. The sound of the music brought me joy and a feeling of oneness with the crowd that attended. After the concert we met the artists and enjoyed some wonderful food as we met folks from the community of Huntington.
This is Trinity Sunday. The preacher will attempt to unravel the mystery of how God draws the world into a common path of joy, love, joy and hope. We are one in Christ as God is one as creator, redeemer, and sustainer. God created the world, and it is good because he gave us rational brains to live within it and sustain it. We give thanks for the beauty of God in creation and I hope you will get out today to experience and enjoy it. The whole concept of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit is simply a drawing together of folks into mutual and unconditional love. On Memorial Day at 10AM, we will plant in the community organic garden on Dunlap. The garden brings us together as we serve those in our community who do not have enough fresh, healthy produce. Giving of ourselves for the sake of others brings us into unity with God.
Creator, God bring us into a new life of beauty and goodness in your creation.
Jesus, Redeemer, renew us through your Gospel by teaching us how to be in relation with others.
Holy Spirit, Sustainer, strengthen and guide us in unity.
In Christ’s love,
Fr. Duncan
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The Lessons
Isaiah 6:1-8
Romans 8:12-17
John 3:1-17
Psalm 29
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
NO SUNDAY SCHOOL THIS WEEK
10:00 am - Rite II Choral Eucharist & Baptism
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86739553648
Facebook Live Stream: https://www.facebook.com/stjohns1745
Bulletin: Rite II HE - After Pentecost
The Music
Opening Hymn: H 365 Come, thou almighty King
Sequence Hymn: H 48 O day of radiant gladness, vs 1-2
Offertory Anthem: "God Bless America" by Irving Berlin
St. John's Adult Choir
Communion Anthem: H 324 Let all mortal flesh keep silence
Recessional Hymn: H 362 Holy, Holy, Holy
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Keeping our fallen and their sacrifice close to our hearts this Memorial Day, Monday, May 27th.
- There will be no Sunday School on Sunday, May 26th.
- The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, May 27th.
- Bible Study will not meet on Monday, May 27th and Tuesday, May 28th.
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On Memorial Day, May 27th at 10 am we will meet at the Robert Kubecka Memorial Town Garden, 95-99 Dunlop Rd, Huntington, NY 11743.
Please reach out to Fr. Duncan if you would like to join this ministry of creation and community care.
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275TH ANNIVERSARY CAPITAL CAMPAIGN CLOSING |
Please complete your 275th Anniversary Capital Campaign Pledge by June 1, 2024.
Thank you to all who have given generously over the past five years at whatever level you could afford! If you have not completed your pledge, please do so by June 1st if you are able.
All Platinum ($27,000), Gold ($11,000), Silver ($5,500), and Bronze ($2,750) level donations received by June 1st will be acknowledged on our 275th Anniversary plaque to be put up in our church for future parishioner to see the names of those who made a commitment to our future, just as those who gave before us did for us. Please make your checks payable "St. John's Church" with "275th Fund" written in the memo.
275TH ANNIVERSARY CAPITAL CAMPAIN GIVING FORM
If you have any questions regarding your 275th pledge balance, please contact Coral in the Parish Office or log into your Realm Connect account and click on the "Giving" tab to see your all your pledges and contributions.
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Saturdays at 10:00 am in the Guild Room
(Until June 8th)
Gentle Mat Yoga Classes with Parishioner Alice Weiser (E-RYT-500) - We are offering gentle yoga classes to quiet the mind and stretch and strengthen the body. All are welcome; modifications will be offered for different levels. Please note: in addition to standing, students will explore poses while seated, on hands and knees, and laying down. Students should be able to comfortably lower to and rise from the mat. Please bring a yoga mat and any other props you like to use (yoga blocks, strap, blanket). Fee: $15 for parishioners, $20 for non-members. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to St. John’s. Questions: please contact Alice Weiser at aliceweiser@mac.com.
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HOPE Ministries, St. John’s Community Outreach Program, is involved in two special programs at this time:
MEN'S SUMMER CLOTHING & TOILETRIES FOR HIHI
Needed: Shorts, tee shirts and other summer clothing – especially for men. We also continue to collect toiletry items for HIHI (Huntington Interfaith Homeless Initiative). Please deposit your donations in the box located in the back of the church. See Fr. Duncan or Deacon Claire for more information.
FOOD PANTRY COLLECTION FOR HELPING HANDS RESCUE MISSION
"For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink..."
-Matthew 25:35
We are collecting non-perishable food in the church to be delivered to Helping Hands Rescue Mission each week. The new bin is set up by the door that you enter from Prospect Street and will be emptied after the final service on Sundays for delivery. Thank you ahead of time for all of your contributions!! See Gail Brady if you have any questions about what to bring
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Our annual Episcopal Church Women’s dinner will be held on Wednesday, June 12th, at 6:00 pm. The E.C.W., which includes all women in our parish, serve the Church in many ways. This dinner is traditionally prepared and served by the men of St. Johns as a way of saying “thank you”. This evening is a wonderful opportunity for us to be together, enjoy each other’s company over a delicious dinner, and learn about some of the important issues that confront our community. Come join us for an evening of fun and fellowship and bring a friend!
Dinner is $30 per person. When registering, please select "Chicken" or "Fish," and let us know if you have any food allergies.
REGISTER HERE ONLINE
Please contact Carol Goldbaum, ECW President, with any questions: ecw.st.johns.huntington@gmail.com.
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"JUKEBOX SATURDAY NIGHT" - LIGMC ANNUAL PRIDE CONCERT |
Sunday, June 9th at 5:30 pm. St. John's welcomes back the Long Island Gay Men's Chorus for their annual pride concert. The evening will feature our favorite jukebox songs by the Beatles, Whitney Houston, The Village People, Neil Diamond, and more! Tickets available online and at the door for $25.
JUKEBOX SATURDAY NIGHT TICKETS
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Anyone 14 or older interested in joining our Tech Intern team should see Fr. Duncan this Sunday after the 10 am service or reach out via email to info@stjohns1745.org. Not only do our tech interns provide a necessary service to our homebound parishioners by running our Zoom and Facebook broadcasts, they get valuable work experience in audio/visual livestreaming and production. We are looking for 1 or 2 interns to be trained over the summer and continue on through the fall and spring. Interns are needed on Sundays at 8 am and 10 am and for special holiday services. Tech interns are paid $25 per service. | |
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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Bible Study will not meet on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27th & Tuesday, May 28th.
Please join us for a study of Paul’s Letter to the Romans. Every Monday evening and Tuesday morning through to June 24 & 25, we will take a deep dive into arguably Paul’s best-known letter and what it tells us for today. Participants are encouraged to choose one books from the following as their guide: Timothy Keller’s Romans for You, John Stott’s Romans: God’s Good News for the World, or NT Wright’s Paul for Everyone: Romans. A short schedule will be at the first study on April 15.
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.
Please reach out to Fr. Zach 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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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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PRAYER CONCERNS FOR ST. JOHN'S | |
We prayer for: Jim, Irene, Debra, Amy, Kate, Cheryl, Richard, Barbara, Lynn, Cole, Luke, Brooke, Christine, Amy, Kim, Suzanne, Geralynn, Raymond, Eileen, Kristin
The Perpetual Light is given in loving memory of Frank and Clara Elliot, a gift of their daughter, Linda Elliot.
The Perpetual Light is given in loving memory of Phillip Wulfken, a gift of his wife, Judith Wulfken
We have starte a a new prayer list for the summer (May 19- September 1). 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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ECW MEETING - June 2, 2024 at 11:15 am in the Guild Room. Contact Carol Goldbaum, ECW President for more information.
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY - Monthly meetings are on the 1st 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 - 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, June 18th at 6:30 pm in the Guild Room and on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87350494837. The May meeting will happen at the Vestry Retreat on May 4th.
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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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