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The Chalice

The Weekly Sunday Bulletin of St. John’s Episcopal Church 

June 23, 2024

Jesus in the Storm by Dan Flynn


Parables finished, the crowd headed home,

As sunset fell further upon their shalom;

And Jesus, twelve men, and a boat upon foam,

Cross waters, with fishermen’s skill.


From out of the east, great thunderclouds swept

Exhausted, below in the stern, Jesus slept.

Twelve men huddled close, while a sudden squall crept

Upon them: "Drown us, it will!"


Wakened from slumber, Jesus climbed up the stairs,

Disciples disheveled and drenched in such cares;

When Jesus erupted, in a thunderous blare –

A command: "Quiet! Be Still!"


The wind whirled off, with the waves close in tow,

Men’s faces agape, and their knees like Jell-O,

Their chaos turned silent, "Who is this Fellow,

That nature obeys with such thrill?"


Marten Luther once said, “Even though he sleeps, Christ is in the boat.” As I mentioned in my last sermon, Jesus was exhausted. He was healing and preaching while his family was trying to pull him away, the crowds were pressing in, and the Pharisees wanted to hang him from a tree. He didn’t have time to eat. So he escaped with his disciples to a place away from the crowds. "Let us go across to the other side." Jesus said. And leaving the crowd behind, they took him with them in the boat, just as he was. Jesus “was in the stern, asleep on the cushion.” He badly needed rest. “A great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so that the boat was already being swamped”. The fishermen were in a panic, so we can assume that they were hit with a serious squall. The disciples “woke him up and said to him, "Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?" He woke up and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, "Peace! Be still!" Then the wind ceased, and there was a dead calm. He said to them, "Why are you afraid? Have you still no faith?" And they were filled with great awe and said to one another, "Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him? (Mark 4:35-41)"


Jesus had the power to calm the sea and still the waves. Luther said that we will all face storms in our lives. My heart is broken by what Hamas did to Israel and because so many innocent women and children have died in Gaza. I pray for peace in Ukraine, but God gives every one of us the free will to love each other or make bad choices. The Gospel helps us to make good choices and to live together in peace. This week our ECW had a lovely dinner and highlighted a beautiful ministry of loving our neighbor called “Part of the Solution.” Many folks face storms in their lives and this non-profit offers jobs, housing, food, and even showers. The ministry we do through the ECW helps dozens of organizations like this one. When we support the Harvest Fair and other events, we participate in the answering of prayers. We help Jesus calm the wind and still the seas. We are the hands and feet of Jesus in the world according to Mother Teresa. So the next time you face a storm in your life, remember that Jesus might be asleep, but he is right in the boat with you. And so are we!


In Christ’s love,

Fr. Duncan

SUNDAY WORSHIP

The Lessons

Job 38:1-11

Psalm 107:1-3, 23-32

2 Corinthians 6:1-13

Mark 4:35-41


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 Pentecost


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 Pentecost


The Music

Opening: H 385 "Many and great"

Before Gospel: H 699 "Jesus, lover of my soul," vs 1-2

Offertory anthem: "Canticle of the creatures" arr. by George Murphy

Communion hymn: Taize 29 "Nothing Can Trouble"

Recessional: H 579 "Almighty Father, strong to save"

STEP RIGHT UP! VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL & CHOIR CAMP

August 12-16 & 19-23 at St. John's Church in Cold Spring Harbor. Camp promises to be two awesome weeks full of fun activities, tons of arts and crafts projects, and musical excitement. St. John's, Cold Spring Harbor and St. John's, Huntington are collaborating for double the fun!


Camp is two weeks. You can participate in 1 or both, although it may influence which roles you can be cast in. Campers can also participate without being cast in a role if they don't want to perform.


Location: St. John's Church, 1670 Rte 25A, Cold Spring Harbor

Hours: 10am-2pm

Ages: Open to grades K-6

Cost for 2 weeks: $150/child, $300/family (scholarships available)

Food: Lunch provided


REGISTER

H.O.P.E. MINISTRIES

HOPE Ministries, St. John’s Community Outreach Program, is involved in two special programs at this time:

 

MEN'S SUMMER CLOTHING & TOILETRIES FOR HIHI

 

Needed: Shorts, tee shirts and other summer clothing – especially for men. We also continue to collect toiletry items for HIHI (Huntington Interfaith Homeless Initiative). Please deposit your donations in the box located in the back of the church.  See Fr. Duncan or Deacon Claire for more information.


FOOD PANTRY COLLECTION FOR HELPING HANDS RESCUE MISSION


"For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink..."

-Matthew 25:35


We are collecting non-perishable food in the church to be delivered to Helping Hands Rescue Mission each week. The new bin is set up by the door that you enter from Prospect Street and will be emptied after the final service on Sundays for delivery. Thank you ahead of time for all of your contributions!! See Gail Brady if you have any questions about what to bring.

YOUNG ARTIST SHOWCASE

Sundays, June 30th & July 28th at 3:00pm


St. John's Music Ministry continues its work of supporting young, upcoming musicians by giving them an opportunity perform. These free mini-concerts take place in our beautiful, historic sanctuary in the intimate St. Mary's chapel.


If you are a young artist and would like to participate or just find out more about our music programming, contact Alex Pryrodny our Music Director.

FALL CALENDAR SUBMISSIONS

We are looking to finalize our fall calendar by the first week of August to coordinated our many events and start to spread the word about all the great programs and ministries here at St. John's.


FALL CALENDAR SUBMISSIONS ARE DUE BY FRIDAY, AUGUST 2ND.

Earlier is better.


Just a reminder that all parish events and building use must be submitted to the Parish Office and be approved by the rector.

 

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.

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 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.

THRIFT SHOP JEWELRY BONANZA

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.

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.

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.

PRAYER CONCERNS FOR ST. JOHN'S

We prayer for: Jim, Irene, Debra, Amy, Kate, Cheryl, Richard, Barbara, Lynn, Cole, Luke, Brooke, Christine, Amy, Kim, Suzanne, Geralynn, Raymond, Eileen, Kristin, Coralis, David, Irene, Leslie, Brandon, Shelley, Regan, Spring, Brindi, Scott, Jenny, Mary, Susan


Please send your prayers or updates to prayers@stjohns1745.org, call Coral in the Parish Office, 631-427-1752, ext. 101.

PARISH GROUP MEETINGS

ECW MEETING - Contact Carol Goldbaum, ECW President for more information.


PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY - No July & August meetings; we will resume in September. 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 - Monday, August 5th at 6:30 pm in the Guild Room and on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87350494837.

SUNDAY MINISTERS'

Thank you for volunteering to serve!

June 23

8:00 am

10:00 am

Lectors

Karen Quinn

Crystal Roberts

Liz Peck

Pedro Mendoza

LEM

Tony Chamorro

Noelle DeLorenzo

MC

Ken Quinn

Denise Hernandez

Ushers

Bill Geib

Susan Jacobs

Carol Goldbaum

Sean Butler

Ken Denker

JUNE MINISTERS' SCHEDULE

Anyone interested in joining the Sunday service ministers' roster, please reach out to Fr. Duncan or Fr. Zach.

St. John's Episcopal Church

12 Prospect Street

Huntington, New York 11743

(631) 427-1752

stjohns1745.org


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