"To know Christ and to make Him known . . . "

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The Chalice
The Weekly Sunday Bulletin of St. John’s Episcopal Church 
January 7, 2024

“How do we as a community encounter the living presence of our risen Lord? How do we celebrate that presence in the midst of our heterogeneity—together as one people of different ages, genders, political parties, races, sexual orientations, ethnic and cultural backgrounds? How do we incorporate that presence into our daily routines? How do we act on that presence through our baptism? How do we live out our relationship with Jesus joyously and take its baptismal responsibilities seriously? In other words—How do we live mission?” (Rock Schuler)


John the Baptist is proclaiming that the Messiah is coming to liberate the people from sin and death and to baptize them with the Holy Spirit. John baptizes Jesus in the river Jordan. God acts through the water. As Jesus comes out of the water, the heavens are torn apart, the spirit descends on him like a dove and a voice from heaven says to Jesus, “You are my Son, whom I love, with you I am well pleased.” At that moment of Mark’s Gospel, at the age of thirty, Jesus’ ministry begins. Jesus is anointed by the Holy Spirit as Messiah to lead us out of death and into everlasting life. As Jesus comes out of the water, the heavens tear open.


Mission is the inertia behind healthy, dynamic congregations. When we are empowered to live this vision—life-changing ministry happens. Jesus’ baptism is a moment of literal divine intervention into the realm of this world. Jesus will come to challenge the status quo and centers of political and economic power. Isaiah and other prophets promised justice for the poor and disenfranchised, and Jesus came from heaven to proclaim God’s justice and to show us what the peace of God feels like. Jesus comes out of the river, still wet from the waters of baptism and goes to the margins of society. He heals the sick, gives hope to the poor and in other words—Jesus teaches us how to do mission. Jesus then teaches how to give your life for the sake of others. Jesus doesn’t worry about what the rich and powerful are going to do to him, he prays and heals everyone he meets with a broken heart, every person that is lonely, sick, hungry, alienated and suffering. Jesus gets into the muddy waters of our messy lives and shows us the way to new life. God up in heaven loves us so much, that God shows us this path of emerging from this water into new life.


Our mission at St. John’s is to know Christ and make him known. We do this through our mission in the community. Please join us making meals for the homeless through HIHI on January 5th and 26th, February 13th and 16th and March 1st and 9th. We also bring gift cards from Dunkin, McDonalds, Burger King and Taco Bell. Join us in the Thrift on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 12-3 pm. We also need lightly worn winter clothes, boots, gloves and hats. Our ECW meets again on January 28th at 11:15 am in the Guild Room where they will plan a whole year of outreach and ministry.


This year we will be traveling to Sedona, Arizona and Bluff, Utah to do mission work with the Navajo. Please let me know what dates work for you, if you are interested. St. John’s is also providing opportunities to deepen your spirituality with the Lord this year. We will travel to Holy Cross Monastery for a retreat from March 19-21. The cost is $220 for lodging and meals. On May 6-8, we plan to travel to the retreat center of Trinity Wall Street in Connecticut. Please consider joining us this year by contacting Coral or by reaching out to one of our clergy. Space is limited on all trips.


In Christ’s love,

Fr. Duncan

SUNDAY WORSHIP THIS WEEK

The Readings

Genesis 1:1-5

Acts 19:1-7

Mark 1:4-11

Psalm 29


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

Bulletin: Rite I After Pentecost

 

9:40 am Sunday School meets in the Canterbury Corner - 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

Bulletin: Rite II Holy Eucharist

Music

Opening: H 400 All creatures of our God and King, vs 1-4

Psalm 29 sung

Sequence Hymn: H 297 Descend, O Spirit, purging flame, vs 1-2

Offertory anthem: ”What the Lord Has Done in Me” Ken Kress, soloist

Communion hymn: LEVAS 118 "Spirit Song"

Closing: LEVAS 141 Shall We Gather at the River

2024 GIVING ENVELOPES ARE HERE

2024 Giving Envelopes have arrived and are ready for pick up at the back of the church for those who indicated on their pledge cards that they would like a box.

 

There are still giving numbers available, so if you would like a box of weekly giving envelopes, please reach out Coral in the Parish Office.

MORNING PRAYER

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

BIBLE STUDY

Bible Study resumes January 8 and 9 with a study on the Gospel of Mark. Participants are encouraged (but not required!) to select just one of the supplemental books for this study: Tim Keller's Jesus is King, N.T. Wright's Mark for Everyone, or Donald English's The Message of Mark. All can be found inexpensively on Amazon or Thriftbooks.


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 morning.


Please reach out to Fr. Zach with any questions, (631) 427-1752, ext. 105.

CEMETERY COMMITTEE MEETING

The St. John's Cemetery Committee is scheduled to meet this Tuesday, January 9th at 5:30 pm in the Guild Room, where we will continue outlining and prioritizing objectives and goals. If anyone is interested in finding out more about the committee or our cemetery, please reach out to a member of the Vestry.

SPIRITUALITY GROUP

Thursday, January 11th at 5:30 pm in the Canterbury Corner


All are welcome to join St. John's Spirituality Group for their next monthly meeting:


"Epiphany: Out of the Darkeness into the Light" with Deacon Claire Mis


If you are interested in exploring your spirituality and deepening your connection to others, consider joining us. Please contact Patti Aliperti if you would like more information about St. John's Spirituality Group.

HEALING SERVICE IN JANUARY

Please join us for a safe and loving offering of prayer and healing on Thursday, January 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!

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.

UPCOMING CONCERTS

Join us for our next Young Artists Showcase on Saturday, January 20th at 3pm in our beautiful sanctuary. St. John's Music Ministry in continuing its work in supporting young, upcoming musicians by giving them an opportunity perform. To find our more about our music programming, contact Alex Pryrodny our Music Director. No tickets needed.


Long Island Pride Chorus invites you to "A Light in the Winter," their Annual Winter Cabaret on Saturday, January 20th at 8:00 pm at St. John's Episcopal Church in Huntington.


Early Bird tickets for $25 available until January 6th. Afterwards, $30 online and at the door.


BUY TICKETS ONLINE


For more information email info@lipridechorus.org.

ANNUAL MEETING MINISTRY REPORTS

The Annual Meeting of St. John's Church in Huntington will take place on Sunday, February 4th at 11:00 am in the Great Hall.


All ministry reports from committee chairs are due by Wednesday, January 24th. Please sumbit your report to Coral in the Parish Office as a Word document, Goolge doc, or as text in an email. No PDFs or Pages, please.


Reports will be presented in written form only in the Annual Report. The meeting will focus on the business of vestry elections and a presentation by the St. John's History Project, "Slavery in the Early Church of St. John's."

HOLY CROSS LENTEN RETREAT

Registration is now open for our 2024 Lenten Retreat to Holy Cross Monastery, March 19th to 21st.


Our program will be "A Lenten Journey to Peace and Well-Being" in keeping with our theme for the season. There will also be quiet, reflective time on the beautful grounds which overlook the Hudson River in West Park, New York.


We will meet at St. John’s on the morning of March 19th and carpool. We will return in the afternoon of March 21st. The cost of the retreat is $220 per person. Space is limited. Registration closes on March 13th. Contact the Parish Office or Fr. Duncan with any questions.


REGISTER ONLINE

HIHI

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 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.

 

We are also collecting men's jeans, sweatshirts, work boots, and winter coats which may be dropped off at St. John's.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION

First Holy Communion will take place on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at the 10:00 am service. Classes will begin on January 31, 2024 for children 2nd grade and above. First Communion classes will meet on Wednesdays at 5 pm in the Guild Room.

 

If you are interested in First Holy Communion for your child, please register using the link below. Forms are also available at the back of the church. If you have any questions about First Communion, please feel free to reach out to Fr. Duncan or the Parish Office.

 

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION REGISTRATION FORM

YOUTH CONFIRMATION

Confirmation and Reception will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 11:00 am at. St. John's Church in Cold Spring Harbor.


Any youth (7th grade or above) wishing to be Confirmed is welcome to attend classes on Sundays beginning January 7th. Classes will begin with lunch at 12:15 pm and finish at 2:15 pm. Classes will rotate between St. John's Huntington, Trinity Northport, and St. John's Cold Spring Harbor.


Click on the link below to download the registration form and calendar:


CONFIRMATION REGISTRATION FORM & CALENDAR


For more information, please contact Fr. Zach, zbaker@stjohnshuntington.org, (631) 427-1752, ext. 105.

ADULT CONFIRMATION & RECEPTION

There are many folks that come to our church from different denominations. Have you ever wanted to ask the clergy questions that you might have about the Episcopal Church? Our clergy will be teaching Adult Confirmation and Reception Classes on Sundays in Lent from 11:15-11:45 AM. Youth and Adult Confirmation and Reception to the Episcopal Church will be held on June 6th at 11:00. Please register online below or let Fr. Zach, Deacon Claire or Fr. Duncan know that you are interested.


REGISTER FOR ADULT CONFIRMATION & RECEPTION CLASSES

PARISH CALENDAR

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 Tuesdays prior to publication.

THRIFT SHOP

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.

PRAYER CONCERNS FOR ST. JOHN'S

We pray for: Jim, Irene, Amy, Kate, Cheryl, Jenni, John, Sue, Nancy, Sue, Kim, Annetta, Gladys, Richard, Anthony, Christian, Joanne, Betty, Johnny, Richard, Barbara, Christine, Amy, Kara, Geralynn, Diane, Melissa, Marie, Jonas, Sylvia, Tom, Suzy, Diane, Carol


Recently Departed: Augustino "Johnny" Mavilla; Mary McCartney, beloved sister of Barbara Burns.


The Perpetual Light is given in loving memory of Bertha, Frank & John Lasek, and Modesto & Natividad Roman by Dave and Nelly Lasek.


The Perpetual Light is given in loving memory Ana Iris Bernal and Sofia Analise Trybulski by Velma Dove and Brian Wade


We have begun a new prayer list in Advent. Please send your prayers or updates to prayers@stjohns1745.org, call Coral in the Parish Office, 631-427-1752, option 1, or click on the link below and complete the online form:


PRAYER LIST FORM

MINISTERS' SCHEDULE

Thank you for volunteering to serve.

January 7

8am

10am

Lectors

Karen Quinn

Annina Wildermuth

Liz Peck

Pedro Mendoza

LEM

Tony Chamorro

Rob Wheeler

MC

Ken Quinn

Denise Hernandez

Ushers

Sue Jacobs

Bill Geib

Alan Schorn

Ford Spilsbury


St. John's Episcopal Church

12 Prospect Street

Huntington, New York 11743

(631) 427-1752

stjohns1745.org


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