"To know Christ and to make Him known . . . "
The Chalice
The Weekly Sunday Bulletin of St. John’s Episcopal Church 
July 30, 2023

When last we left St. Paul in Romans chapter eight, he was filled with exuberance in his proclamation of the saving grace of God for all people. In chapter nine, our text for this Sunday, we meet a very different Paul. He seems to be in the depths of despair wondering why his own Jewish people have not freely embraced the message of Jesus. Yet he wisely remembers that God will continue to be faithful to Israel.


The gentile Christians in Rome would have been immersed in a powerful imperial narrative contrary to the story of the Bible. From the brothers Romulus and Remus to the current emperor seen as the lord of the earth, the story of Rome was one of divinely sanctioned power, privilege and domination of peoples. It would be easy for gentile Christians in Rome to assume exceptionalism for themselves over the Jewish community who had not come to believe in Jesus. But Jesus is not another emperor. Paul strenuously counters the myth of Roman dominance with the story of God's continuing invitation to Israel as the bearers of God's hope for the world. The gentiles are invited to join Israel in God's mission to redeem all things in Christ. 


In our time, another imperial counter narrative is alive and well through the myth of American tribalism and Christian nationalism. As Christians faithful to God's vision in an increasingly secular culture, our mission is to oppose that counter narrative and to keep alive a global vision of God who first called Israel and now invites us as well to reconcile all people to God and one another.


Blessings,

Fr. Dan

SUNDAY WORSHIP THIS WEEK

The Readings

1 Kings 3:5-12

Psalm 119:129-136

Romans 8:26-39

Matthew 13:31-33,44-52


Join us for Sunday 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/live_videos/

Bulletin: Rite I After Pentecost


10:00 am – Rite II Choral Eucharist

Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86739553648

Facebook Live Stream: https://www.facebook.com/stjohns1745/live_videos

Bulletin: Rite II After Pentecost


Music

Opening: 555 Lead on, o King eternal

Before Gospel: LEVAS 124 Give me a clean heart

Offertory anthem: WLP 755 The Steadfast love of the Lord

Communion anthem: LEVAS 133 I surrender all

Closing: 436 Lift up your heads, almighty gates

OPEN DOORS

Join us this Sunday, July 30th when the church will be open for prayer and quiet contemplation from 2 to 4 pm with musical offerings at 3 pm.


This Sunday, Bonnie Masi will play "Songs for the Christian Spirit."


Check St. John’s website for the most current music schedule

MORNING PRAYER

All are welcome at Morning Prayer. We meet Monday through Friday at 9:00 am via 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.


Join us via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86041146543

BIBLE STUDY

Bible Study meets regularly Mondays at 6:30 pm on Zoom.

 

Monday Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83373971746


We are finishing up A Postcard from the Volcano by Lucy Beckett on July 31st. In August we will discuss Michael O'Brien's By the Rivers of Babylon.

WEDNESDAY NOONDAY PRAYER

On Wednesdays, the church is open from noon to 1 pm for noonday prayer which starts at 12:15 pm. All are welcome.

THRIFT SHOP

The Thrift Shop is open regularly on Tuesday, Thursdays & Saturdays, 12 - 3 pm.

 

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.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL & CHOIR CAMP

Compassion Camp is coming and we are putting on a Musical!


Compassion Camp is a program where we explore what it means to have compassion for ourselves, others, and the world. Camp promises to be two awesome weeks full of fun activities, tons of arts and crafts projects, and musical excitement. St. John's, Cold Spring Harbor and St. John's, Huntington are collaborating to double the fun!


This year, camp is two weeks. You can participate in 1 or both, although it may influence which roles you can be cast in. Campers can also participate without being cast in a role if they don't want to perform.


Week 1: August 14 - 18

Week 2: August 21 - 25


Location: St. John's, Cold Spring Harbor

Hours: 10am-2pm

Ages: Open to grades K-6

Cost per week: $50/child, $100/family (scholarships available)

Food: Lunch provided

Register for VBS Choir Camp

UNCOVERING OUR PARISH HISTORY

Learn about what we have uncovered and help us discover more!


As one of the churches with a colonial past, St. John’s was invited to be part of the Diocesan project uncovering our history and its relation to slavery. The research spans the period from our founding circa 1745 to possibly the end of the Civil War in the Spring of 1865. 


ADDITIONAL RESEARCHERS NEEDED NOW THROUGH DECEMBER: 

Whether you enjoy history or like playing detective or are just curious, those are the skills for the task at hand. This project was undertaken by the Racial Reconciliation and Social Justice Ministry but is open to the entire parish and some parishioners who are not members of our RR&SJM have joined the history project already. Please contact Heather Kress at hkress44@gmail.com or 631-549-5186 to learn more or to sign up. 

HOPE MINISTRY SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE

HOPE Ministry at St. John’s Huntington

Hearts Offering Passionate Encouragement

 

Let us work together with Family Service League of Huntington.

 

School Supplies needed!


Join Family Service League and lead sponsor, Bethpage Federal Credit Union, along with other generous donors for our annual school supply drive which supports children's education and families who are struggling financially. Your gift helps children begin the school year ready to learn, develop as students, and fosters creativity in writing, reading, art, and other subjects. New school supplies and backpacks will be distributed at the end of August. Your donation makes a real difference to the children living in Suffolk County who depend on this program. 


AMAZON WISH LIST - Click here and don’t forget to chose Family Service League as the ship to address so your gift will be mailed directly to our office!


Please contact Deacon Claire Mis for more information.

NEW BOOK BY BILL KILEY

Bill Kiley announces his next book in the "Hope and Freckles" series of books.

 

Hope and Freckles: Learning to Live in a New Land

After fleeing from their home because of danger and hunger, Hope and Freckles are now living in the Big Pine Forest. Read about how these refugees adjust to a new home with a different language, customs, food and where life is so very different.

 

BOOK RELEASE IS AUGUST 8TH, 2023

PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY HERE

PARISH CALENDAR

Just a reminder that all parish events and building use must be submitted to the Parish Office. Notices for events to run in the Chalice, to post on the website and social media must be received by the Parish Administrator by noon on Tuesdays. We are looking to finalize the fall calendar to coordinated our many events and start to spread the word about all the great programs and ministries here at St. John's.

 

CLICK HERE TO VIEW ST. JOHN'S CALENDAR

REGULAR MINISTRY MEETINGS

Prayer Shawl Ministry - On summer break. Meetings will resume in September.


Racial Reconcilitation & Social Justice Minsitry - For more information contact Heather Kress.


Spirituality Group - No August Meeting. Next meeting will be on Thursday, Septebmer 7th at 5pm in the Guild Room. Contact Patti Aliperti.


St. Hilda's Guild (Sewing & Crafting) - Weekly on Tuesdays, 12:30 - 3 pm in the Guild Room. Contact Sue Hartman.

ALTAR FLOWERS & THE PERPETUAL LIGHT

If you would like to remember a loved one or give thanks for an important event with altar flowers or Perpetual Light, please complete an Altar Flower Form and return it to the Parish Office with your check made payable to "St. John's Altar Guild."

 

ALTAR FLOWER ORDER FORM

PRAYER CONCERNS FOR ST. JOHN'S

We pray for Patrick, Eric, Chaya, Valerie, Anna, Denise, Dan, Gladys, Richard, Barbara, Christine, Brooke, Cassandra, Valerie, Edith, Cole, Luke, Danielle, Steve, Amy, Kate, David, Irene, Leslie, Brandon, Shelley, Melissa, Caitlin, Patti, Sandra, Hal, Helga, Thomas, Marilyn, Dudley, Fred, Juanita, Cheryl, Rhys, Mike, Carmen, Iris, Lou, Mable, Nicole, Aubry, Matthew, Lois


The Perpetual Light is given in loving memory of Natividad Roman by Nelly and David Lasek.


Please send your prayers or updates to prayers@stjohns1745.org or call Coral in the Parish Office, 631-427-1752, ext. 101.

St. John's Episcopal Church

12 Prospect Street

Huntington, New York 11743

(631) 427-1752

stjohns1745.org


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