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The Chalice

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

May 19, 2024

Pentecost is my favorite feast day. While not as popular as Christmas and Easter, it is a special moment in our faith story, the story of when we as believers first received the gift of the Holy Spirit. I have always loved the Acts 2 reading and look forward to hearing it every year. The church is being fueled for a road trip and I am ready to go! Many believe this day to be the “birthday of the church”, and not just because the disciples turn into candles! No, it is the day the church has received “her soul”, the Holy Spirit! I will be focusing my sermon this weekend on the Holy Spirit, and what it means for the church and for me and you.

 

In the reading from Acts, Peter quotes from the prophet Joel, that God will pour out His spirit upon all peoples, both men and women. The Holy Spirit is for all people. One of the important marks of the church is the catholic nature of our faith. (There are three other “marks of the church”, which we affirm every week in the Nicene Creed, they are: one, holy, catholic, and apostolic). For many of us who grew up in the Roman Catholic Church, we may be inclined still to think of catholic in that way. However, the Christian faith is catholic because it is meant to be universal, what catholic means. Several weeks ago, we met the Ethiopian eunuch who took his new faith back home. In the Acts 2 reading, we have the listing of the many nations where the Jewish diaspora could be found and from where these travelers had come. They also go back to their homes either preaching about their new faith or remitting news back home that new, strange movement of Jewish people had arisen. And that they suddenly knew our languages! All this to say that the church’s movement is not to be limited, but to go throughout all the world and permeate in every neighborhood.

 

Our Catholicity has to do with much more than a formal institution. Our faith and our fellowship in our faith is meant to be held together by the Holy Spirit, the one who leads the church and each of us through our lives as Christians. This weekend, we will be honoring David Lasek with the Bishop’s Medal for Distinguished Parochial Service for his outstanding work he has done for the church. How the Holy Spirit has worked in his life and his love for this community is a great inspiration for us all. Since the beginning of the church, as shown in the second half of Acts 2, Christians have provided for the community since the beginning. Whether it’s making breakfast on a Sunday morning, tilling and harvesting soon at our community garden, or going on a mission trip abroad, a universal aspect of our faith is our commitment to loving our neighbors, whoever they may be.

 

Yours in Christ,

Fr. Zach

SUNDAY WORSHIP

The Lessons

Ezekiel 37:1-14

Acts 2:1-21

John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15

Psalm 104:25-35, 37



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 Day of Pentecost


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 Day of Pentecost


The Music

Opening Hymn: H 225 Hail thee, festival day

Psalm 104 (sung)

Sequence Hymn: H 510 Come, Holy Spirit

Offertory Hymn: PB 85 Here I Am, Lord

Communion Anthem: Taize 41 Veni Sancte Spiritus

Recessional Hymn: H 511 Holy Spirit ever living

THE BISHOP'S MEDAL FOR DISTINGUISHED PAROCHIAL SERVICE

Sunday, May 19, 2024 at the 10:00 am Service


The Bishop's Medal for Distinguished Parochial Service is an honor given to members in the Diocese for their faithful service to the Episcopal Church and community.


David C. Lasek will be presented the Bishop's Medal for his service to St. John's Episcopal Church in Huntington, for his contributions to St. Johns Thrift Shop, Altar Guild, Breakfast Group, Spirituality Group, Racial Reconciliation & Social Justice Ministry, Counting Team, Long Island Cursillo, mission work, and the unseen ways he supports and embodies St. John's mission.


A reception in the Great Hall will follow the service. All are welcome!

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.

FOOD PANTRY COLLECTIONS

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

ECW DINNER

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.

"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

TECH INTERNS OPPORTUNITY

Anyone 14 or older interested in joining our Tech Intern team should see Fr. Duncan this Sunday after the 10 am service or reach out via email to info@stjohns1745.org. Not only do our tech interns provide a necessary service to our homebound parishioners by running our Zoom and Facebook broadcasts, they get valuable work experience in audio/visual livestreaming and production. We are looking for 1 or 2 interns to be trained over the summer and continue on through the fall and spring. Interns are needed on Sundays at 8 am and 10 am and for special holiday services. Tech interns are paid $25 per service.

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 will not meet on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27th & Tuesday, May 28th.


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.

THRIFT SHOP

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.

GENTLE MAT YOGA

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

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: $217,924


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

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 and the Perpetual Light are a gift of David and Nelly Lasek in loving memory of Frank Lasek.


The Perpetual Light is given in loving memory of Robby Roberts by his daughter, Crystal Roberts.


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.

PARISH GROUP MEETINGS

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.

SUNDAY MINISTERS'

Thank you for volunteering to serve!

May 19

8:00 am

10:00 am

Lectors

Karen Quinn

Annina Wildermuth

Kimberly Lasek

Camille Vite

LEM

Tony Chamorro

Rob Wheeler

MC

Ken Quinn

Denise Hernandez

Ushers

Bill Geib

Susan Jacobs

Sean Butler

Bill Kiley

Lynn Hansen

Announcements

Annina Wildermuth

Liz Peck

MAY MINISTERS' SCHEDULE

PARISH 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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