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The Weekly Sunday Bulletin of St. John’s Episcopal Church | |
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Then Jesus, in the power of the Spirit, returned to Galilee, and a report about him spread through all the surrounding region. He began to teach in their synagogues and was praised by everyone.
When he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, he went to the synagogue on the Sabbath day, as was his custom. He stood up to read, and the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was given to him. He unrolled the scroll and found the place where it was written:
“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,
because he has anointed me
to bring good news to the poor.
He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives
and recovery of sight to the blind,
to set free those who are oppressed,
to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.” (Luke 4:14-19)
Isaiah proclaimed to an oppressed people that soon they would be freed. But God also proclaimed to the oppressors that they must let his people go! Martin Luther King Jr. zealously preached, “It's alright to talk about streets flowing with milk and honey, but God has commanded us to be concerned about the slums down here, and his children who can't eat three square meals a day. It's all right to talk about the new Jerusalem, but one day, God's preacher must talk about the New York, the new Atlanta, the new Philadelphia, the new Los Angeles, the new Memphis, Tennessee. This is what we have to do.” Today we offer you the ability to enter into this scripture by doing an act of service for your community during this Martin Luther King Jr. Week.
“Jesus rolled up the scroll, gave it back to the attendant, and sat down. The eyes of all in the synagogue were fixed on him. Then he began to zealously preach to them,
"Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing"(Luke 4:20-21).
Jesus sums up what he is preparing to do in the shortest sermon you’ll ever hear. “The scripture is fulfilled in your hearing.” Jesus is going out into the world to demonstrate God’s love and mercy through his ministry. That is what evangelism is all about, being the light of Christ in a self-indulgent, greedy, violent, and sinful world. St. Francis of Assisi asked us to preach the Gospel through our deeds. If we are to follow the Gospel of Jesus Christ, then we must do so by active participation. Did you think fulfilling scripture is only open to Jesus and saints like Martin Luther King Jr.? In fact, it is open to each and every one of us. The Good News is that when you follow the path of God in helping people in need, the whole universe conspires to help you. God just puts wind in your sails when you are on the right course. Maybe you haven’t stopped to think about it, but while most churches are struggling, we are thriving. I give credit both to God who sends the Holy Spirit to help us and to those individuals that give of themselves for the sake of others. There never seems to be enough money for next year, but we always seem to enough. The fact is that God provides everything we need to do the ministry that God calls us to do.
Today our youth are called to serve 44 dinners to homeless folks in Huntington Station. Please be a part of the HIHI ministry by praying for the homeless, making chicken and rice today at 4:00PM in the St. John’s Kitchen, or by providing some Burger King or McDonald’s coupons so the men can get out of the cold for a hot lunch. We are called to go out into the world and confidently shine the light of Christ to the world. I urge you to pray for the poor, give a little of what you have to those in need right here in Huntington, or to help those in California that were devastated by wildfires. Be the light of the living Christ to a world that sorely needs God’s love and mercy and fulfill the scripture by your actions.
In Christ's love,
Fr. Duncan
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The Lessons
Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10
1 Corinthians 12:12-31a
Luke 4:14-21
Psalm 19
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: PB114 Gather Us In
Sequence: H 539 O Zion haste, vs 1-2
Offertory Anthem: “Trust in the Lord” by Bonnie Masi
The Lord’s Prayer PB 123
Communion: PB 21 Prayer of St. Francis
Recessional: PB14 Song of Good News
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YEAR-END GIVING STATEMENTS | |
2024 Giving Statements were sent via email to those with active email addresses in our system. For those who did not pick up their printed statements from the back of the church, your statements were mailed last week.
If you did not receive an emailed or printed statement, please reach out to Coral in the Parish Office to have one sent to you.
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The vestry respectfully request that you follow the protocol they set for announcements during Sunday services. Announcements will be done by the vestry member assigned for that service. If you have an event to share or a special announcement to make, please reach out to Fr. Duncan by the Friday before.
This protocol was set to respect all parishioners' time and to keep the service length to as close to an hour as possible.
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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 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, January 24th at 4pm
Friday, February 7th 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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Sunday, January 26th at 3:00 pm
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.
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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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The Annual Meeting of St. John's Church in Huntington will take place on Sunday, February 2nd at 11:15 am in the Great Hall.
VESTRY ELECTIONS - We will be electing 1 warden and 3 vestry members. If you are interested in serving on the vestry, please reach out to Sean Butler, Patti Aliperti, Rob Holden, or Fr. Duncan.
Reports will be presented in written form only in the Annual Report. The meeting will focus on the business of vestry elections and looking ahead to the future as we celebrate our 280th anniversary.
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FIRST HOLY COMMUNION CLASSES | |
First Holy Communion will take place on Sunday, April 27, 2025 at the 10:00 am service.
Classes will begin on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, for children 2nd grade and above. First Communion classes will meet on Wednesdays at 5 pm in the Guild Room.
If you are interested in First Holy Communion for your child, please download the form using the link below. Forms are also available at the back of the church. If you have any questions about First Communion, please feel free to reach out to Fr. Duncan or the Parish Office.
FHC REGISTRATION FORM
FHC CLASS SCHEDULE
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YOUTH GROUP & CONFIRMATION | |
Confirmation - Next Class, Sunday, February 9th at noon at St. John's Cold Spring Harbor. Any youth who feel they are ready for Confirmation is welcome to join our ongoing Confirmation classes. Confirmation will take place on Saturday, June 14th at 11 am at Trinity Episcopal Church in Northport. To join our current class, please reach out to Fr. Zach or join us at our next meeting this Sunday.
Youth Group meets again on Sunday, January 26th from 6-8:30 pm at St. John's Huntington. All Youth in the 7th to 12th grades are welcome to join us for food, faith, & fun!
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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!
Many thanks to all who support HOPE Ministries at St. John’s!
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Monday Bible Study will meet again on January 6th 6:30 pm on Zoom.
Monday Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83373971746.
Wednesday Morning Bible Study - Bible Study meets on Wednesdays at 11:00 am in person in the Guild Room.
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, February 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.
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 - Sunday, February 2nd immediately following the Annual Meeting 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, January 26th 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
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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