"To know Christ and to make Him known . . . " | |
The Weekly Sunday Bulletin of St. John’s Episcopal Church | |
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O God, who before the passion of your only begotten Son revealed his glory upon the holy mountain: Grant to us that we, beholding by faith the light of his countenance, may be strengthened to bear our cross, and be changed into his likeness from glory to glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. (Sunday’s Collect)
God sustains us with an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ. Jesus wants us to walk none other than the way of the cross. The way of the cross often begins in Lent. Lent is the time when we ponder the work that God has called us to do. We realize that the distractions of the world have kept us from God’s purpose in our lives. If we want to be an authentic expression of Christ’s light, we need to pray, study, listen, and make God the center of our world again. For this season of Lent, please consider listening to God. We come together to give thanks and pray that we might recognize God in our midst and follow this path of healing and wholeness. God is working in the life of our congregation in ways that we cannot ask for or imagine.
Join us for Shrove Tuesday on Tuesday March 4th at 5:30 pm. Dave Lasek will cooking all your favorite pancakes! Ash Wednesday services will be held at 8 am, 12 pm, and 7 pm on March 5th. Please join us on Tuesdays at 5:30 pm for Stations of the Cross starting on March 11th. We begin our Alpha program on Tuesdays in Lent at 6:00 pm with dinner, a video at 6:30 pm, and an interesting discussion at 7 pm. You are asked to bring guests. Join us for an Alpha retreat on March 14th and 15th. There will be a Celtic Mass at 5:00 pm on March 16th with Leslie Valentine as our soloist, Alex on the piano, and Deborah on the flute.
Our children and their parents will be planting seeds for the Garden of Grace on Sunday March 16th during Sunday School. We will watch these seeds sprout up, and we will transplant them to our three organic gardens. The vegetables will be given to local food pantries all summer.
Our Thrift Shop is doing great things in the community, but we need more help. Please volunteer to sort the donations or work on the sales floor. The Thrift Shop is open Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 12-3 pm. Please look through your closets and bring down some clothing or jewelry that you do not need. You can help our community and our church.
HIHI will be feeding the homeless on March 7th and 21st. Join us at 3:00 pm in the kitchen. Children and Youth are always welcome.
The point of this week'spassage is that although we cannot see God, God is always nearby. When we love God with all our heart, mind and soul, we begin to see the edge of God’s robe. When we truly listen to the Word of God, we are slowly transformed into the likeness of Jesus Christ. Although many churches are decreasing or even closing, St. John’s remains strong because you see Jesus Christ as someone that can lead us to a better place. We can love our neighbor despite all the crazy things going on in the world.
Our prayerbook invites you to the observance of a Holy Lent by participating in the activities and services at St. John’s. We will be preparing children for First Communion and Young Adults for confirmation during this Lenten Season. I ask you to rededicate yourself to the mission of the God’s church and to make a special effort to attend services and give of yourself for the sake of those in need.
In Christ’s love,
Fr. Duncan
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The Lessons
Exodus 34:29-35
2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2
Luke 9:28-36, [37-43a]
Psalm 99
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: 665 All my hope on God is founded
Sequence: 129 Christ upon the mountain peak, vs 1-2
Offertory anthem: 133 O light of light, love given birth
Communion: LEVAS 115 Spirit of the living God
Recessional: 618 Ye watchers and ye holy ones
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SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER | |
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Tuesday, March 4th starting at 5:30 pm
St. John's Breakfast Group is making pancakes to celebrate Shrove Tuesday! Join us for piles of fluffy pancakes and lots of maple syrup! A free will offering is appreciated.
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On Ash Wednesday, we reset our hearts, minds, and spirits to be open to listening, discovering and sharing in Lent. Join us for Holy Eucharist and the Imposition of Ashes:
Wednesday, March 5th
8:00 am - Rite I (In person only)
12:00 pm - Rite II (In person only)
7:00 pm - Rite II with Music (In person & on Zoom)
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Curious about faith?
There's a seat for you at the table.
You can ask anything - it's a safe space to question life, faith, and meaning. Everyone is welcome.
Who will you Invite?
5:30 pm- Stations of the Cross in the Church
6:00 pm - Meal in the Great Hall
6:30 pm - Program & Conversation - What do you think?
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Friday, March 14th to Saturday, March 15th
"There's a Seat for you at the Table" at the Seminary of Immaculate Conception, 440 West Neck Rd, Lloyd Harbor.
The cost for the ovenight retreat from Friday to Saturday including room and meals is $135.
Commuter options available:
Friday only - $25
Saturday only - $50
Friday & Saturday Commuter - $75
For more information, please reach out to Patti Aliperti of St. John's Spirituality Group.
REGISTER ONLINE
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Sunday, March 16th at 5 pm
All are welcome at this contemplative, life-affirming mass with beautiful Celtic music in observance of the Feast of Patrick of Ireland featuring soloist, Leslie Valentine.
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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, March 7th at 3pm
Friday, March 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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Monday Bible Study meets at 6:30 pm on Zoom. For Lent, we will be studying Fleming Rutledge's Three Hours: Sermons for Good Friday. We will start this on March 10 and go until April 14. To order a paperback or e-book click on the following link--Three Hours Link. The book is also available at Thriftbooks.com or Amazon.com. You could also reach out to Fr. Zach to order through him.
Monday Bible Studay Zoom link: 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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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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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 2nd 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, April 10th 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, March 9th at 6:30 pm at St. John's Huntington. We meet from 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, Patti
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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