"To know Christ and to make Him known . . . " | |
The Weekly Sunday Bulletin of
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Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children, and walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.
Ephesians 5:1-2, NRSV
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Dear Fellow Parishioners,
As we are in the midst of our annual Stewardship Campaign, I am writing to invite you into prayer about the journey you make with our St. John’s congregation – our spiritual home. We are companions for each other as we navigate the ups and downs of our shared lives. It is a walk of love that we make with each other.
Throughout this year, I have been inspired by the ways you accompany each other. I have witnessed the way you care for the sick and shut-ins in our congregation through our various ministries including the Prayer Shawl, HANAH, the thrift shop, and the community garden. I have eaten at the table with you at coffee hour, the parish picnic, our community meals, and potlucks. I have watched as you supported each other when you were struggling or needed a hand or a shoulder. You have also helped me when I needed it.
This is what it means to be in community with each other – this is what walking in love looks like. During these next few weeks, you will hear witness testimonials from various parishioners on what ministries give them meaningful purpose and resolve to walk in love as God’s children.
Here at St. John’s Huntington, we have so many gifts to share, gifts of time, talent, and treasure that we freely give to support our ministry and to do the work of mission in our neighborhoods and communities. Our intention is to serve, not be served by others. We do this not out of a sense that we will get back what we give, but because we are motivated by love. When Paul wrote to his friends in the Church at Ephesus, he reminded them that the very spark of love that founded their community of faith was one of giving. God showed God’s love for humanity by giving us a part of the Divine.
Certainly, this is what we do when we place our gifts on the altar – we bring our whole selves and share the best part of our love and labor. Every gift matters this year, and each gift will be accepted, brought to the altar, and blessed before God and our community. Please mail or bring your pledge card to church and place it in the giving basket on October 27th or November 3rd. As you to prayerfully consider what you will share with the Church this year, I invite you to give thanks for the many people who have walked with you in love, supported you in your faith, and shared their gifts with you.
Walking with you in Love,
Sean Butler, Warden
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The Lessons
Jeremiah 31:7-9
Psalm 126
Hebrews 7:23-28
Mark 10:46-52
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 Hymn: PB5 Seek Ye First
Gloria: PB 4 To God be the Glory, vs 1
Sequence Hymn: PB19 Amazing Grace, vs 1-2
Offertory Anthem: "In My Life" by Bonnie Masi
Lord's Prayer: PB123
Sanctus: PB8 Sanctus and Benedictus
Communion Hymn: PB23 I Am the Bread of Life
Recessional Hymn: PB113 Shine Jesus Shine
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Because of you, your time, your talent, and your treasure, the Harvest Fair was a great success! Thank you for helping us to help others!
If you took a lawn sign to help with advertising, please return it to the Parish Office as soon as possible to be reused next year.
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STEWARDSHIP - WALK IN LOVE | |
Pledge cards have started 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.
Our Stewardship theme this year is Walk in Love, and it calls us to remember that our greatest gift in community is how we align, come together in purpose and mission. When we walk in the same direction, we can do so many things.
As you hear the messages and stories each Witness Sunday, ask yourself, how you will recognized God’s call to walk in love this year? How will you share your gifts with God’s people in the world?
Please turn in your 2025 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 2024 pledge is up to date
STEWARDSHIP PAYMENT FORM
We will begin preparing our 2025 Budget, and pledges are vital in that process.
Please contact Coral in 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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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. | |
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. | |
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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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
The Perpetual Light is a gift of Sue Ann Hockett, given in loving memory of her husband, James Hockett.
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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Just a reminder that all parish events and building use must be submitted to the parish office and be approved by the rector.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW ST. JOHN'S 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 the Tuesday prior to publication.
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ECW MEETING - Help us to help others! Our NEXT MEETING will be on Sunday, November 3rd 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. Our next meeting will be on Thursday, November 7th 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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Anyone interested in joining the Sunday service ministers' roster, please reach out to Fr. Zach or Fr. Duncan. | |
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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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