"To know Christ and to make Him known . . . " | |
The Weekly Sunday Bulletin of St. John’s Episcopal Church | |
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“Holy, holy, holy!” cry the angels!
What does it take to be holy? Does it take perfection? Does it take our good works? Does it take only our faith and we can move on thinking, “Well, at least I believe!” Holiness can sound like a daunting word. Only God is holy, yes, and yet He tells us that we are “to be holy, as I am holy” (Leviticus 21:8; 1 Peter 1:16). “To be holy” is to be set apart by God for a special purpose. The people of Israel were set apart from rest of the nations in order that through them the power of God might be revealed. The light shown to us in Epiphany is a holy light because it is the light of the One set apart to reveal God’s power in human flesh.
One of my favorites pieces of Scripture is Psalm 119:105. “Your word is a lamp before my feet, and a light to my path.” This light guides us into holiness. It guides our life so that it may be set apart to reveal to others Jesus Christ in the world today. Through our faith, through our actions, through our very lives, the holiness of God can be revealed.
But perhaps you don’t feel very holy. That’s ok, I, too, don’t feel very holy much of the time. Leading you through service, or Bible study, or prayer, doesn’t make me holy, per se, though they are holy things. God doesn’t expect perfection. That’s why we have Jesus Christ. That is the well we will always go to in order that we can perceive what holiness is and learn from Him and grow in sanctification. Jesus Christ bestows His holiness upon us so that we may live with purpose and in the abundance of His blessings.
Let us pray that God’s light may shine in you and lead you grow in holiness. Amen.
Fr. Zach
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The Lessons
Isaiah 6:1-8, [9-13]
1 Corinthians 15:1-11
Luke 5:1-11
Psalm 138
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 Epiphany
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 Epiphany
The Music
Opening: 362 Holy, Holy, Holy
Sequence: LEVAS 203 There is a balm in Gilead, vs 1-2
Offertory anthem: "Heaven is One Beautiful Place" – African-American Spiritual
Brenda Marie Turner, soloist
Communion: Lord, you have come to the lakeshore
Recessional: LEVAS 83 Just a little talk with Jesus
Thanks to Brenda Marie Turner, guest soprano
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A Souper Bowl Sunday collection will be taken up on Sunday, February 9th.
Each year on Super Bowl Sunday, we asks parishioners to make a donation to the "Souper Bowl of Caring" to help fight hunger here in the Huntington community. This year, All donations will go toward the cost of preparing HIHI meals.
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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 preparing hot meals for those in the local shelter. Anyone who would like to help cook and serve, please meet in the kitchen on the following days:
Friday, February 7th at 3pm
Friday, February 21st at 3pm
Youth are welcome to help on any of these days for service credit.
We are also 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.
Please reach out to Fr. Duncan with any questions, dbu632@gmail.com, or (631) 427-1752, ext. 102.
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SING OUT! A TOUR FOR HARMONY | |
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Sunday, February 9th at 3:00 pm
St. John's welcomes international soprano Brenda Marie Turner for a multi-genre concert in our beautiful sanctuary, creating unity through the perpetual gift on music.
This concert is made possible through the support of generous donors and is free to the public. Presented by Open the Music.
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LENT AT ST. JOHN'S - SAVE THE DATES | |
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Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner:
Tuesday, March 4th at 5:30 to 7:00 pm in the Great Hall
Ash Wednesday Services - March 5th:
8:00 am - Rite II Eucharist
12:00 pm - Rite II Eucharist
7:00 pm - Rite II Choral Eucharist
Lenten Series - Tuesdays in Lent beginning March 11th:
5:30 pm- Stations of the Cross in the Church
6:00 pm - Meal
6:30 pm - Alpha Program
Overnight Lenten Retreat:
Friday, March 14th to Saturday, March 15th at the Seminary of Immaculate Conception, 440 West Neck Rd, Lloyd Harbor. There is commuter option for a reduced rate, as well. For more information, please reach out to Patti Aliperti of St. John's Spirituality Group. Online registration will open soon.
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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.
Specific needs include:
• Canned tuna
• Canned chicken
• Canned Beef stews
• Canned salmon
• Bean soups
• Canned or dried beans
• Baked beans
• Canned chili
• Peanut Butter
• Canned nuts
• Personal Care items
Thank you to Gayle Brady and Paula Dodge who faithfully deliver to Helping Hands --- where the need is great!
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Monday Bible Study meets at 6:30 pm on Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83373971746.
Wednesday Morning Bible Study at 11:00 am in person in the Guild Room. We read and discuss the lectionary readings for the upcoming Sunday.
Please reach out to Fr. Zach with any questions, (631) 427-1752, ext. 105.
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The Thrift Shop is regularly 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. | |
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ECW MEETING - Help us to help others! Our next meeting will be on Sunday, March 9th 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. We meet on the first 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 or Bill Kiley.
SPIRITUALITY GROUP - Next meeting, Thursday, February 13th at 5:00 pm in the Canterbury Corner. Meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of every 2nd month. 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 - Wednesday, March 19th in the Guild Room and on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87350494837.
YOUTH GROUP - For all who are those in 7 - 12th grade. Our next meeting will be on Sunday, February 2nd at 6:30 pm at St. John's Huntington. We meet every other Sunday at 6:30 - 8:30 rotating between St. John's Huntington, Trinity Northport, and St. John's Cold Spring Harbor. Contact Fr. Zach or Noelle DeLorenzo for more information. View Schedule.
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PRAYER CONCERNS FOR ST. JOHN'S | |
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We prayer for: Sandy, Richard, Lynn, Amy, Kim, Christine, Cole, Luke, Geralynn, Lori, Noa, Jim, Irene, Debra, James, Linda, Ken, Larry, Mary, Cheryl, Amy, Kate, Nils, Betty, Gabby, Kaye, Coralis, Tony, Denise, Andrea, Gladys, Christian, Kaitlyn, Anthony, Richard, Lisa
We will begin a new prayer list in Lent. 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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Anyone interested in joining the Sunday service ministers' roster, please reach out to Fr. Zach or Fr. Duncan. | |
CHALICE UPDATES & PARISH 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.
All parish events and building use must be submitted to the Parish Office and approved by the rector.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW ST. JOHN'S CALENDAR
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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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