"To know Christ and to make Him known . . . " | |
The Weekly Sunday Bulletin of
St. John’s Episcopal Church | |
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This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.
—John 15.12
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“All you need is Love,” a well known song from the Beatles made famous in the 60’s – during a time when life was turbulent. I would have us ponder the following question? When isn’t life turbulent? When do the winds of change ever stop blowing?
Life can be turbulent when welcoming a newborn into ones’ family. Life as one knew it has now changed. Turbulent, joyful and a whole mix of emotions as parents adjust to the immediate transformation that a new little human with his/her own personality brings! Newborn welcome is certainly a fresh experience for Gary and me, as we continue to rejoice in the arrival of our first grandchild: Myles William Mis. Watching his parents jump through hoops to settle him down so reminds us of the turbulence we too went through as first time parents. Winds of change!
We too, as a parish family will welcome little Cayden Chipman into our fold through the sacrament of Baptism at our 10 a.m. serivce. In addition to his parents, Victoria and Brady, we, as his larger family are committed to keeping him in the faith and communion of God’s holy church. We pray that he will be filled with the holy and life giving Spirit and that he, and all of his new larger family will learn to love others in the power of that spirit. “All you need is Love.”
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And speaking of love – wind and boundaries...
This Sunday, we also celebrate and actively support Episcopal Ministries of Long Island (EMLI)– an amazing ministry program that strives to move us out of our own little silos and open our eyes, ears, and hearts to the love and outreach of parishes within our very own diocese. How are we as a larger diocesan community connected beyond the borders and boundaries we often erect and to reach out to those in our neighborhoods who are in need of God’s love and bounty.
The winds of the Holy Spirit are interrupting our complacency and moving in our midst. We have been called into the mission field right in our own backyard, here at St. John’s in Huntington. And, we thank God to be able to reach out to EMLI for a grant to get us started.
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The St. John's Garden of Grace | |
Grace: A Free Gift!!! Our project will be a renewal and expansion of the good work that Alan Schorn began last year at the Robert Kubecka Memorial Organic Garden located off Dunlop Road in Huntington – three miles from our church. If we succeed in being awarded the grant, we will develop the land under the guidance of our very own master gardener, Fr. Duncan, (trained through the Cornell Cooperative Extension), to properly grow organic vegetables which will be distributed to the homeless, migrant and food insecure communities in our neighborhood.
There will be jobs that all of us can do to assist in this ministry:
- Pray-ers - to ask the Holy Spirit to be our guide
- Recorders - to record our progress each step of the way
- Builders – of raised garden beds
- Movers of mulch and soil
- Planters
- Weeders
- Harvesters
- Deliverers to Tri CYA and Helping Hands Rescue Mission
All that we do is out of love for our neighbor – to be able to reach out and make a tangible difference in someone’s life. So this Sunday, we ask you to support Episcopal Ministries of Long Island with your generous gift during our collection. Let’s take down the invisible “no-tresspassing” signs and open our hands and hearts in loving outreach!
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In Christ's love,
Deacon Claire
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The Lessons
Acts 10:44-48
1 John 5:1-6
John 15:9-17
Psalm 98
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 Hymn: 610 Lord, whose love through humble service
Before Gospel: Halle-halle-halle "This is my commandment: Abide in Love"
Offertory Anthem: "Pescador de Hombres"
Communion Hymn: LEVAS 151 One Bread, One Body
Closing Hymn: LEVAS 114 Every Time I Feel the Spirit
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When you make a gift to Episcopal Ministries of Long Island, you help parishes across our diocese provide the support their neighbors need – a nutritious meal, affordable childcare, and a place that honors their God-given dignity. Last year alone, this vital network of parish ministries fueled by your support of EMLI reached over 50,000 neighbors in need.
Your generosity ensures that this ministry network will continue to grow and bring the love of Christ to our communities every single day. Join in this vital work by making a gift to Episcopal Ministries of Long Island.
DONATE NOW
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A Taste of St. John's this year will be held on Friday, May 3rd at 6:00 pm. It's an evening of food, friendship, and fun. You can sign up using the link below, or at church over the next few weeks. Please bring an appetizer or dessert. Friends are welcome!
REGISTER ONLINE
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Sunday, May 5th at 5 pm
For the 2nd concert of our inaugural season, the “Jazz Connections” series at St. John’s welcomes the Jazz Loft All Stars, a quintet of stellar musicians and bandleaders, teaming up for this special performance of selections from the Great American Songbook. A “Cinco de Mayo” style reception will follow. Discounted pre-sale tickets will be sold at Coffee Hour and online. Tickets General Admission - $30; Seniors/Vetarans/Students - $15. Friday, May 3rd is the last day for PRESALE, $20 tickets!
JAZZ LOFT ALL STAR TICKETS
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Evensong is an ancient traditional Anglican/Episcopal service of evening prayers, psalms, biblical readings and canticles, chanted in a choral setting. Please join us Thursday, May 9th at 7:00 pm in the church.
All are welcome! Join us to pray for our broken world in need of healing, through the gift of music!
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SPIRITUALITY GROUP LABYRINTH WALK |
St. John's Spirituality Group's fall 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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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: $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
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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
Recently departed: Gloria Cox
Altar Flowers and the Perpetual Light are given in loving memory of John Lasek, a gift of David and Nelly Lasek.
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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Thank you for volunteering to serve! | |
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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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