The Weekly Sunday Bulletin of St. John’s Episcopal Church |
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Summer has arrived, bringing with it time for gatherings with family and friends. It offers a time to relax and appreciate the beauty of the world God has created for our pleasure and safekeeping. Perhaps this summer, as we continue to live into a world with Covid-19, we will have the courage and confidence to travel – to take that long awaited vacation, to visit relatives in far away places, to cruise to ports unknown or to simply enjoy the many parks on our own little island of Long.
Sunday, we begin our own journey with Jesus, here at St. John’s. If you read C.S. Lewis’ The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, you might remember a moment when some of the characters reassure each other with reports that Aslan, the great lion, and true ruler of oppressed Narnia, has reappeared to fight the evil witch. Aslan is on the move! In our reading from the Gospel of Luke this week, we see something similar happening with Jesus. Having spent nearly the first half of Luke teaching, preaching, and working miracles, Jesus now hears and responds to his call to turn to Jerusalem and ultimately to the cross. Jesus, like Aslan, is on the move and from this last Sunday in June until the end of October, we will join Jesus on this long, indirect, but necessary journey.
We are on the move!
Luke offers a narrative that helps us, living in the 21st century, to grasp the essence of just who Jesus is. Lukan stories reveal not only the character of Jesus, but in so doing they reveal the nature of the Father who has sent him. We begin to see the mission which Jesus has been commissioned to accomplish. The journey is long and circuitous but includes many of the stories and incidents that are important for our understanding of just who this Jesus is and challenges us to follow along with him.
“When the days drew near for him to be taken up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem” (Luke 9:51). It is interesting to note that Luke begins and ends in the temple in Jerusalem. Forty days after his birth, Jesus's parents made the journey to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord at the temple. It is the location of his death, resurrection, and ascension. This is an intentional journey that Jesus is on. His face is “set” with a penetrating resolve to accomplish the mission set forth for him by his Father. Jesus’ commitment to embrace the cross for our sake is a clear picture of the singlemindedness of his purpose, prompted by God’s love for humanity and all the world.
In closely following God’s call and greater purpose for his life, Luke’s Jesus uses this journey, to help those who follow him better understand his mission and what it means to be a disciple. It is a teaching moment for us also.
What does it mean to be His disciple?
What does it take to be His disciple?
As we prepare for our own summer travels, let us take some time to ponder those questions. But don’t just ponder alone. Let’s spend time engaging in the summer book study with Fr. John: Island of the World, by Michael O’Brien, whose main character, Josip, is also on a journey. Join the spirituality group as they dig deeper into what it means to live out our faith and to even expand our spirituality. Join us at church on Sundays, Wednesdays at noon or for our Evensong services each third Thursday. Being in community strengthens our own faith and resolve as we too “set” our faces to join Jesus on his journey.
Journeying with you all in Christ’s love,
Deacon Claire
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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
Sunday School will not meet in the summer
10:00 am – Rite II Choral Eucharist
Music
Opening: 359 God of the Prophets
Before Gospel: L 18 Swing Low, sweet chariot
Communion: WR 350 Will you come and follow me
Closing: L 136 I have decided to follow Jesus
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Join us in congratulating the following 2022 graduates:
Samantha Goldbaum, Half Hallow Hills High School West
Carleigh Tracy, Saint Anthony's High School
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Rev. Claire D. Mis, Mercer School of Theology
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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.
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To continue to be welcoming neighbors in the village, we will be opening our doors to the community at large.
Starting Wednesday, June 15th at 12:00 PM, St. John's Church will open its doors to Huntington for an hour during the week! Noonday Prayer will start at 12:15 for any who are interested in attending this brief in person service or on Zoom:
If any one feels called to join in this ministry and help expand it, please reach out to Fr. James at jreiss@stjohnshuntington.org . All are welcome!
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Bible Study meets on Zoom, Mondays at 6:30 pm and Tuesdays at 11:00 am. Material covered on Mondays will also be covered on Tuesdays of the same week.
On June 27th and 28th, Fr. John will introduce the summer reading book, Island of the World.
Bible Study will not meet on July 4th and 5th.
Summer Bible Study - Tuesday Bible Study will pause for the summer. Beginnning on July 11th, Fr. John Morrision will lead a summer book club on Mondays at 6:30 pm. We will be reading and discussing Michael D. O'Brien's novel, Island of the World. Copies are available in the Parish Office.
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SPIRITUALITY YOGA & MEDITATION |
All are invited to join us for yoga and meditation in the Garden of Blessings Fridays from 6:00 to 7:00 pm. Practice will be led by Lynn LaBorde, a twice certified 200 hour yoga teacher, practicing since 1990 and meditation guide. Please bring your yoga mat. Yoga will move into the Great Hall if weather warrants. Drop-ins welcome.
For more information on this and other Spirituality Group programs, contact Patti Aliperti at 631-385-1410 or silverymoon33@yahoo.com.
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ROGER GIACOMINI FUNERAL INFORMATION |
This service will be live streamed using the internet meeting program Zoom, for those that want to be there but cannot. Below the words Join Zoom Meeting is the link. This is the same link that Christ Church uses every Sunday, and I was able to click on it and watch part of their service on Sunday.
In lieu of flowers, or other ways to support and comfort the family, Roger would have requested donations to help support the continued mission of God's presence in the Port Jefferson area. Please send donations to Christ Episcopal Church, 127 Barnum Ave, Port Jefferson, NY 11777.
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JUNE IS LGBTQ+ PRIDE HERITAGE MONTH |
Introduction by Heather Kress, Chairperson of St. John's Racial Reconciliation & Social Justice Ministry
Since we began writing about the designated Heritage Months, they have been about the several, mostly ethnic, groups who came here and made America their home. If you have been reading our articles, you know that each group met with incredible intolerance, rejection and outright hatred. This month celebrates the LGBTQ+ community. It should not be surprising that they also face much of the same and more. Although homosexuality in particular (and to a lesser degree, lesbianism) have been embraced in some cultures, in general they have been ostracized since olden times, including in the so-called “seven gay Biblical passages” that frequently are cited by Christians and non-Christians alike who otherwise would reject outright the notion of the Bible’s authority in other matters.
"Being a Gay Christian"
by Jean Sidebottom
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OYSTER BAY MUSIC FESTIVAL PRESENTS "FOLK DREAMS" |
On Sunday, July 3 at 7pm at St. John's Episcopal Church in Huntington, the talented musicians of Oyster Bay Music Festival will present a program called Folk Dreams. The concert will feature imaginative instrumental and vocal works inspired by folk music from around the world. Included will be a special performance from Ukrainian flutist Denis Savelyev, winner of numerous competitions and “Rising Star'' at the 2021 Galway Flute Festival.
From June 26 through July 4, the Oyster Bay Musical Festival, www.oysterbaymusicfestival.org, a classical music festival featuring highly talented and prize-winning young artists, 16-26 celebrates their 2nd decade of performance in the community.
OBMF concerts feature gifted young musicians, who study at Juilliard, Yale School of Music, Eastman School of Music, San Francisco Conservatory, and New England Conservatory, among others. Often more seasoned professionals will join in the fun for a performance or two. Audience favorites such as the Zandieh Trio from Oyster Bay, pianist Maxim Lando, winner of the prestigious Young Concert Artists Competition, and award-winning Ukranian flutist Denis Savelyev will return this season.
Come join us to share in the magic!
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EXPANDING OUR WORSHIP EXPERIENCE |
The Spirituality Group is sponsoring a special program called "Expanding Our Worship Experience". The first of 3 programs will be on July 23rd from 1-3 in the Garden of Blessings (Great Hall if rain).
Qi Gong and Drumming Circle with Leslie Martin and Dr. Ric Statler.
ALL ARE WELCOME. A free will offering of $20 is suggested to support our Mission trip to Arizona.
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Please join us at St. John's for Evensong, an ancient traditional Anglican/Episcopal service of evening prayers, psalms, biblical readings and canticles, chanted in a choral setting. In collaboration with Alex Pryrodny and the St. John's Choir, Fr. James will officiate our monthly Service of Evensong on the fourth Thursday of the month. Please join us Thursday, July 28th at 7:00 PM in the church.
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STEWARDSHIP: PLEDGE ONLINE |
Prayerfully consider setting up recurring automatic payments directly from your bank account or using your credit card. Our secure online system, OnRealm, is an easy way to help to sustain us through the summer. Your regular stewardship payments are vital to the operation and maintenance of our beautiful church. Use the button below to make a regular payment or to set up recurring payements. |
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If you have not yet pledged, pledge cards are available in the pews and at the back of the church. You may also submit your pledge online using our secucre, online pledge form. You may send your regular stewardship payments in the mail, leave them in the collection plate on Sundays, or set up automatic, recurring payments online. |
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St. John's Thrift Shop is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays, 12-3pm.
The Thrift Shop will be closed on Saturday, July 2nd, Independence Day weekend.
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ST. FRANCIS IN THE VALLEY - MISSION TRIP MEETING |
MISSION TRIP to Arizona is a GO!!!!
October 24 – 30 2022
OUTREACH is sharing Christ’s love with all our neighbors!
How can YOU help?
- Do you have credit card or air points that you can donate to support your group that will be traveling?
- PRAY, PRAY, PRAY!
Thinking about joining us on the journey? Contact Deacon Claire as soon as possible.
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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."
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We have begun a new prayer list for the summer season. Please send your updated prayers to prayers@stjohns1745.org or call Coral in the Parish Office, 631-427-1752, ext. 101.
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PRAYER CONCERNS FOR ST. JOHN'S |
We pray for Susan, Jack, Charise, Spencer, Matt, Ernest, Sue, Wylie, Tom, Debra, Christina, Ursula, Victor, Melissa, Olivia, Annie, Tom, Allison, Chyah, Mary, James, Dylan, Jake, Jeff, Shannon, Kelsey, Justin, Patti, Richard, Barbara, Cole, Edward, Christine, Fred, Patricia, Hal, Carmen, Lorraine, Ignacio, Anita, Jeff, Amy, Katherine, Briton, Cheryl, Edith
The Perpetual Light is given in loving memory of Leland Hairr by his loving wife, Cheryl Hairr, in honor of his birthday.
Altar Flowers are a gift of Coral and Craig Freas in thanksgiving for the high school graduation of their youngest daughter and St. John's Easter and Christmas bulletin stuffer, Grace Freas.
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St. John's Episcopal Church
12 Prospect Street
Huntington, New York 11743
(631) 427-1752
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