"To know Christ and to make Him known . . . "
The Chalice
The Weekly Sunday Bulletin of St. John’s Episcopal Church 
April 16, 2023

Liturgy of the Eucharist (Holy Communion)


Before we offer to God the fruit of his creation at the Altar, we make our peace with one another, reconciling ourselves to one another as God has reconciled us to himself in Christ’s sacrifice on the Cross. The Ministers and the People may greet one another in the name of the Lord. A simple handshake and the words, “Peace be with you” is traditional. Following The Peace, the congregation makes its offering. With the offertory sentence, begins the second part of the liturgy, the Holy Communion. Here, a hymn may be sung as ushers pass the collection plates. The offertory is not just “taking up the collection.” It is a time when we prepare to offer our whole lives up to God. During the hymn, the priest and servers prepare the altar. When the collection has been taken, the offerings are presented by members of the congregation to the priest to be offered to God as we sing the “Doxology”, our hymn of praise to God. The priest, then, begins the Eucharistic Prayer, also called “the Great Thanksgiving.” This prayer is the most important and the most ancient prayer with Jesus’ own words of institution at the heart of it. Its origin dates back to the times of the Apostles. The Eucharistic Prayer recalls once more the story of the salvation of God, who has created us in his image, who has redeemed us by the incarnation and crucifixion of Christ his Son, and has sanctified us with his Holy Spirit, calling us to become the children of God. As we approach the moment of Holy Communion, we pray in the words that Jesus himself taught us, the Lord’s Prayer. We, then, sing the Agnus Dei, the words with which John the Baptist acclaimed Jesus as the sacrificial Lamb of God. Then, we approach the Altar with reverence. The Episcopal Church encourages people to receive their communion in both kinds (bread and wine), although you may wish to receive just the host.


Our First Communion class will be receiving the body of Christ for the first time today. Although we allow communion to all who are baptized, at St. John’s we continue the tradition of teaching our kids what communion means. The bread that you will eat today was baked by our communion class.


In today’s Gospel, Jesus goes to the disciples and says, “Peace be with you.” The cornerstone of everything we believe is Jesus Christ, because he came back after dying on a cross to let us know that death has no dominion over us. In other words, God is telling us that even though things looked bad on Easter morning, “It is well.” God’s peace is that feeling that although we struggle, we have hope. What Mary and the disciples have seen and heard enables us to be in fellowship with God and one another. The peace of God is relationship with Jesus Christ and one another. At St. John’s we witness our fellowship through our hospitality to others. We share the light of Christ to others by inviting them to church and then to our coffee hour. We could also invite them to help in our thrift shop or by sending a link to our morning prayer or bible study.


People come to us with their children and ask us to baptize them in Easter. Holy Baptism is full initiation by water and the Holy Spirit into Christ's Body, the Church. The World Council of Churches defined Baptism as “the sign of new life through Jesus Christ” and described baptism as the “entry into the New Covenant between God and God’s people.” St. John’s is the living faith that has been passed down to every generation since Mary, Peter, John and the disciples. It is our responsibility to teach the Word of God and Baptize the next generation. This is a more difficult task than it once was. We need every member of our congregation to proclaim that Christ is Risen! By looking outward to others instead of inward toward ourselves, we can become the Easter people that God created us to be.


In Christ's love,

Rev. Duncan Burns                          

SUNDAY WORSHIP THIS WEEK

The Second Sunday of Easter


The Readings

Acts 2:14a,22-32

1 Peter 1:3-9

John 20:19-31

Psalm 16


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 Eastertide


9:45 am - Sunday School meets in the Canterbury Corner

2022-23 Sunday School Calendar


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 Eastertide


Music

Opening: 184 Christ the Lord is risen again

Offertory hymn: 203 O sons and daughters let us sing, vs 1-4

Communion hymn: 329 Now, my tongue the mystery telling

Recessional: 174 Al the Lamb's high feast we sing

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION

This Sunday, April 16th, join us in congratulating the following children on their First Holy Communion:


Daniel Anthony Bevilaqua

Sean Patrick Carl Connolly

Laura Alexandra Dziekonski

Natalie Rose Kirk

Coral Haydee Molinaro

Molly Rose Stebbins

BIBLE STUDY

Bible Study meets regularly Mondays at 6:30 pm and on Tuesdays at 11:00 am on Zoom.

 

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

Tuesday Zoom link:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82553627635



We will begin a new unit on Jonah on April 17th and 18th. We will be doing a unit on Amos is May. Books are available for purchase through the Parish Office.

A TASTE OF ST. JOHN'S

Please join us this Friday, April 21st at 6:00 pm for "A Taste of St. John's"-- an evening of food, friendship and more! Tony Chamorro has selected some wines, and he will provide information about their background and qualities; these will be available for sampling. 

 

Please sign up on the attached form (if you did not sign up already), and bring an appetizer (last names beginning with A - M) or a dessert (last names beginning with N - Z). 


Bring friends! A suggested donation of $20 per person is requested.

 

Sign up here: Taste of St. John's Sign-up Sheet

 

If you have any questions, please contact Carol Goldbaum at:  

ecw.st.johns.huntington@gmail.com

QIGONG IN THE GARDEN

Saturday, April 29th at 1:30-4:30 pm

in the Garden of Blessings


This event is part of an annual global wave called "World T’aiChi & QiGong Day," which has been happening for about 20 years so far.

 

Leslie Martin of GiGong for Vitality & Joy will lead QiGong in the Garden. Enjoy ancient, meditative, self-care exercises in tradition of Taoist QiGong, the foundation of T'ai Chi Ch'uan. Donations appreciated.

JEAN GIACOMINI MEMORIAL SERVICE

There will be a memorial service in thanksgiving for the life of Jean Giacomini on Saturday, April 22nd at 11:00 am at St. John's Church in Huntington. A reception will follow in the Great Hall. If you would like to help with the reception, please contact Jean's daughter, Adrian Landrio at (814) 730-8141.

HEALING SERVICE

Please join us for a safe and loving offering of prayer and healing on Thursday, May 11th at 7:00 pm.

 

We believe that not only does Jesus still heal today, but that healing is one of the most powerful ministries of evangelization. Jesus never preached the Gospel of the kingdom of God without demonstrating the kingdom through signs, wonders, and miracles, with healing as the most frequent demonstration of God’s love.

 

Healing services at St. John’s will include a time of worship and praise, proclamation of the Gospel and preaching, corporate prayer for healing ending with individual prayer teams for healing. Come prepared for breakthrough!

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.

2023 PILGRIMAGE TO IONA, SCOTLAND

Pilgrimage to the Isle of Iona, Scotland

September 29-October 8, 2023


IONA WELCOMES ALL! Come you of great faith and you who struggle with faith; you who believe and you who doubt; explorers and questioners, adventures and contemplatives! Experience Iona without expectation. Let the sacred isle uncover what you need to see and reveal what you need to hear!


For more information or questions please contact the Pilgrimage Leader, Leslie Valentine: Phone: (516) 815-1169; Email: leslieval@aol.com.


Iona 2023 Brochure

 

Iona 2023 Registration Form

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

REGULAR MINISTRY MEETINGS

Prayer Shawl Ministry - 1st Thursday of each month at 6 pm in the Guild Room. Contact Noelle DeLoreno or Lynn Hansen.


Spirituality Group - 2nd Thursday of each month at 5 pm in the Guild Room. Contact Patti Aliperti.


Racial Reconcilitation & Social Justice Minsitry - 4th Wednesday of each month on Zoom. Contact Heather Kress.


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

PRAYER CONCERNS FOR ST. JOHN'S

We pray for Faith, Patrick, Eric, Anita, Chaya, Valerie, Anna, Denise, Dan, Gladys, Richard, Barbara, Edward, Christine, Brooke, Cassandra, Valerie, Edith, Cole, Luke


We have begun a new prayer list in Easter. 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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