"To know Christ and to make Him known . . . " | |
The Weekly Sunday Bulletin of
St. John’s Episcopal Church | |
‘The Bright Field’ by R. S. Thomas
I have seen the sun break through
to illuminate a small field
for a while, and gone my way
and forgotten it. But that was the
pearl of great price, the one field that had
treasure in it. I realize now
that I must give all that I have
to possess it. Life is not hurrying
on to a receding future, nor hankering after
an imagined past. It is the turning
aside like Moses to the miracle
of the lit bush, to a brightness
that seemed as transitory as your youth
once, but is the eternity that awaits you.
In this week’s Gospel, Jesus prays that we might know the same love that the Father has shown to him. He is just hours from being sentenced, tortured, and hung on a cross and this is final prayer to God, “And now I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them in your name that you have given me, so that they may be one, as we are one. While I was with them, I protected them in your name that you have given me. I guarded them, and not one of them was lost except the one destined to be lost, so that the scripture might be fulfilled. But now I am coming to you, and I speak these things in the world so that they may have my joy made complete in themselves” (John 17:11-13). Jesus knows we must have faith that our lives rest in the care of God. When we give of ourselves, wonderful things start to happen. Jesus prays that you will have this incarnate love that moves mountains. Are you ready for what is ahead of us at St. John’s? Our parish can do wonderful things, not because we are powerful or rich, but because God does marvelous things for those who have faith and give of themselves for others. We must have faith that our lives rest in the care of God.
Each weekday morning at 9 am, a large group of St. John’s parishioners join on zoom for Morning Prayer. Each morning we pray for those we love, the sick, the poor, the oppressed, those with birthdays, the church, and for those who have died. We are in unity with one another and God through our common prayer and the remembering of a common story. We are connected through our faith. This week’s collect asks God to send us the Holy Spirit to strengthen us. We need to have a belief that there is something more in this world other than the chaos we see around us. There is a force of love and unity that we can tap into. That is the pearl of great price. It is valuable beyond measure because it came with a price. Jesus will teach, die, and be resurrected in three days that we might know that we are loved by God. The love and unity of God and Jesus are the way and the truth and the life. That is our common story.
Please join us in celebrating Mother’s Day at St. John’s this Sunday. We would love to see you and your whole family. May God’s blessing be upon you now and always.
In Christ’s love,
Fr. Duncan
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The Lessons
Acts 1:15-17, 21-26
1 John 5:9-13
John 17:6-19
Psalm 1
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 Easter
9:40 am - Sunday School
10:00 am - Rite II Choral Eucharist & Baptism
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86739553648
Facebook Live Stream: https://www.facebook.com/stjohns1745
Bulletin: Rite II HE Baptism
The Music
Opening: H460 Alleluia sing to Jesus
Before Gospel: Halle-halle-halle
Offertory anthem: "Smile" by Charlie Chaplin, performed by Nina and Lily Greif
Communion: H315 Thou, who at thy first Eucharist didst pray
Closing: H494 Crown him with many crowns
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SPIRITUALITY GROUP LABYRINTH WALK |
St. John's Spirituality Group's Labyrinth Walk will be on Saturday, May 18th. We will meet at St John's at 10 am and carpool to LIU CW Post to walk their labyrinth. Afterwards, we will have lunch before heading back to Huntington. There is no cost for this event, however, each person will be responsible for their own lunch.
Please call Patti Aliperti at 631-385-1410, or email silverymoon33@yahoo.com to reserve your spot.
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Our annual Episcopal Church Women’s dinner will be held on Wednesday, June 12th, at 6:00 pm. The E.C.W., which includes all women in our parish, serve the Church in many ways. This dinner is traditionally prepared and served by the men of St. Johns as a way of saying “thank you”. This evening is a wonderful opportunity for us to be together, enjoy each other’s company over a delicious dinner, and learn about some of the important issues that confront our community. Come join us for an evening of fun and fellowship and bring a friend!
Dinner is $30 per person. When registering, please select "Chicken" or "Fish," and let us know if you have any food allergies.
REGISTER HERE ONLINE
Please contact Carol Goldbaum, ECW President, with any questions: ecw.st.johns.huntington@gmail.com.
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"JUKEBOX SATURDAY NIGHT" - LIGMC ANNUAL PRIDE CONCERT |
Sunday, June 9th at 5:30 pm. St. John's welcomes back the Long Island Gay Men's Chorus for their annual pride concert. The evening will feature our favorite jukebox songs by the Beatles, Whitney Houston, The Village People, Neil Diamond, and more! Tickets available online and at the door for $25.
JUKEBOX SATURDAY NIGHT TICKETS
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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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Please join us for a study of Paul’s Letter to the Romans. Every Monday evening and Tuesday morning through to June 24 & 25, we will take a deep dive into arguably Paul’s best-known letter and what it tells us for today. Participants are encouraged to choose one books from the following as their guide: Timothy Keller’s Romans for You, John Stott’s Romans: God’s Good News for the World, or NT Wright’s Paul for Everyone: Romans. A short schedule will be at the first study on April 15.
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.
Please reach out to Fr. Zach with any questions, (631) 427-1752, ext. 105.
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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.
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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. | |
ST. JOHN'S WADDLERS WALK ON WEDNESDAYS |
Wednesdays at 4 pm & 6 pm
Meet us by the Heckscher Museum of Art in Heckscher Park in Huntington for a walk in the park. Movement is a key component of "Whole Health," a way of self-care, and a chance to take steps towards your personal sense of peace and well-being.
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Saturdays at 10:00 am in the Guild Room
(Until June 8th)
Gentle Mat Yoga Classes with Parishioner Alice Weiser (E-RYT-500) - We are offering gentle yoga classes to quiet the mind and stretch and strengthen the body. All are welcome; modifications will be offered for different levels. Please note: in addition to standing, students will explore poses while seated, on hands and knees, and laying down. Students should be able to comfortably lower to and rise from the mat. Please bring a yoga mat and any other props you like to use (yoga blocks, strap, blanket). Fee: $15 for parishioners, $20 for non-members. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to St. John’s. Questions: please contact Alice Weiser at aliceweiser@mac.com.
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275TH ANNIVERSARY CAPITAL CAMPAIGN CLOSING |
We are nearly at the end of our 275th Anniversary Capital Campaign.
Our Pledge Goal: $275,000
Actual Pledges: $231,930
Amount Collected To Date: $207,924
We are so grateful to everyone who pledged and gave!
There is still time to make a commitment to St. John's future, by making a contribution at one of the following levels:
Platinum - $27,500
Gold - $11,000
Silver - $5,500
Bronze- $2,750
All Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze pledges fulfilled by June 1, 2024 will be acknowledged on our 275th Anniversary plaque to be put up in our church for future parishioner to see the names of those who made a commitment to our future, just as those who gave before us did for us. Please make your checks payable "St. John's Church" with "275th Fund" written in the memo.
275TH ANNIVERSARY CAPITAL CAMPAIN GIVING FORM
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PRAYER CONCERNS FOR ST. JOHN'S | |
We prayer for: Kaye, Dylan, Milton, Amy, Kate, Cheryl, Jenni, Kenny, Barbara, Sue, Megan, Dennis, Richard, Barbara, Geralynn, Cole, Luke, Brooke, Christine, John, Jim, Irene, Debra, Brian,
Altar Flowers are a gift of the Butler/McCarthy Family in loving memory of and thanksgiving for their mothers, Alice, Anna, Irene, and Elizabeth.
The Perpetual Light is given in loving memory of Bunny Roberts by her daughter, Crystal.
We will start a a new prayer list for the summer (May 19- September 1). 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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ECW MEETING - June 2, 2024 at 11:15 am in the Guild Room. Contact Carol Goldbaum, ECW President for more information.
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY - Monthly meetings are on the 1st 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.
SPIRITUALITY GROUP - Monthly meetings are on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 5:00 pm in the Canterbury Corner. Contact Patti Aliperti for more information.
ST. HILDA'S GUILD - Weekly meetings are on Tuesdays from 12:30 to 2:30 pm in the Guild Room. Contact Sue Hartman for more information.
VESTRY MEETING - Tuesday, June 18th at 6:30 pm in the Guild Room and on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87350494837. The May meeting will happen at the Vestry Retreat on May 4th.
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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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