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The Chalice
The Weekly Sunday Bulletin of St. John’s Episcopal Church 
January 28, 2024

In today’s Gospel, Jesus immediately begins teaching in the synagogue and the people are amazed at the authority by which he teaches. By authority I mean that by the actions of Jesus Christ, justice and righteousness are served. It was the Sabbath and most Jewish folks went to the synagogue. In Jesus day, they had the same problem that we have in our day. Folks follow the law or rules of the church because they believe that they will be made holy. They believe that they can become spiritual by following a set of rules. Suddenly they are faced with a new interpretation of scripture that makes sense to them. Not only does Jesus preach on the Hebrew scripture, but Jesus follows the teaching with a healing. 


Richard Rohr said, “Jesus enters the synagogue and of course he recognizes the evil ones, and they recognize him (Mark 1:24). They’re exposed. This is the first exorcism, or casting out of a demon, and it’s in a most amazing place. It’s not in the marketplace, it’s not in the prostitutes, it’s not in the tax collectors. The devil is in the synagogue itself! This is no small symbol. The only way evil can succeed is to disguise itself as good. And one of the best disguises for evil is religion. Just pretend to love God, go to church every Sunday, recite the creed, and say all the right things. Someone can be racist, be against the poor, hate immigrants, and be totally concerned about making money and being a materialist, but still go to church each Sunday and be “justified” in the eyes of religion.”


We pray, “Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” In the Gospel of Mark, Jesus proclaims, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of heaven has come near; repent and believe in the Good News” God is active at St. John’s and the Holy Spirit gives us the power to witness to the love of God and to be the light of Christ in a land of darkness.


The Good News is that Jesus came to show us that God loves us, equips us with the gifts we need to respect and love one another, and gives us what we need to live an abundant life. We are a healthy and active church in the Diocese of Long Island. If we are healthy, it is because of our relationship with Jesus Christ and our willingness to witness to that love. If we are active, it is through the grace of God, in the love of Jesus Christ, and in the power of the Holy Spirit. We can shine a great beacon of light because everything we do comes through the peace, love, and grace of God. Ask yourself this, "If St. John's were not here, would it make a difference to this community?" Let’s be the beloved community that God calls us to be in 2024.


At St. John’s, we can witness to our faith by coming to church, worshiping and praising God, and being sent out to the community to love and serve Christ. We are a parish in an ever secular, fast moving, polarized, and violent world. Paul asks us to, “be in agreement and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same purpose.” In other words, we are all one in Christ. Please be confident that God has the strength to bring us to the Kingdom, that place where heaven and earth intersect, if we will only allow ourselves to be transformed.


In Christ’s love,

Fr. Duncan

SUNDAY WORSHIP THIS WEEK

The Readings

Deuteronomy 18:15-20

1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Mark 1:21-28

Psalm 111


Join us for Sunday 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 Epiphany

 

9:40 am No Sunday School this week - Sunday School Calendar

 

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 Epiphany

Music

Opening: PB 11 Morning Has Broken

Gloria: PB 4 To God be the Glory (vs. 1 only)

Before Gospel: PB5a Seek Ye First, vs 1 & 3 (please announce)

Offertory anthem: “A New Heart” by Bonnie Masi

Lord's Prayer (sung): PB123

Communion: PB21 The Prayer of St. Francis

Closing: PB 53 In the Name of Jesus

ECW MEETING

The next meeting of St. John's ECW will be on Sunday, January 28th in the Guild Room immediately following the 10:00 am service.


Please contact ECW President, Carol Goldbaum with any questions.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION

First Holy Communion will take place on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at the 10:00 am service. Classes will begin on January 31, 2024 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 register 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.

 

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION REGISTRATION FORM

ANNUAL MEETING & MINISTRY REPORTS

The Annual Meeting of St. John's Church in Huntington will take place on Sunday, February 4th at 11:00 am in the Great Hall.


VESTRY ELECTIONS - Nominations are open for 2 empty vestry seats. Also, 1 vestry position and 1 warden position are up for reelection. If you are interested in serving on the vestry, please reach out to Sean Butler, Patti Aliperti, or Fr. Duncan.


ANNUAL REPORT - Reports will be presented in written form only in the Annual Report. The meeting will focus on the business of vestry elections and a presentation by the St. John's History Project, "Slavery in the Early Church of St. John's."


POTLUCK - We are organizing a potluck brunch please sign up to bring your favorite dish. Sign-up sheets will be at the back of the church and in the Great Hall during coffee hour. You may also sign up using the link below:


POTLUCK SIGN-UP

JAZZ CONNECTIONS CONCERT

Sunday, March 3rd at 5:00pm Sound Vocal Jazz Ensemble, directed by Dr. Jennifer Miceli featuring pianist Alex Pryrodny. Join us for an evening of contemporary arrangements of your favorite jazz standards and paying homage to legendary vocal jazz ensembles like Manhattan Transfer; Lambert, Hendricks and Ross; and New York Voices. Inaugural concert of the new Jazz concert series at St. John's Huntington. Tickets $20 Pre-sale/$15 Seniors, Students, Veterans/$30 General Admission on March 3rd. PRE-SALE TICKETS

HIHI HELPS THE UNHOUSED

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.


HIHI MEALS - Fr. Duncan invites anyone who feels called to minister to the unhoused in our community to join him in the kitchen to cook a hot meal to be delivered to those in need. Our next HIHI meal prep will be on Friday, January 26th. Fr. Duncan will be in the kitchen preparing the meal from 3:00 - 5:00. Please reach out to him if you would like to help, (631) 427-1752, ext. 102, or dbu632@gmail.com.


MEAL CARDS - This winter, St. John's is 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.

 

CLOTHING - We are also collecting men's jeans, sweatshirts, work boots, and winter coats which may be dropped off at St. John's.

H. O. P. E. MINISTRIES

HOPE Ministries is continuing to collect toiletries as well as other needed items for HIHI.  Please place your items in the box in the rear of the church. Here is a list of what is most needed:

Toothpaste

Toothbrushes

Soap

Deodorant

Shampoo

Sanitary Wipes

Toilet Paper

Lotion

Chapstick

Feminine Hygiene products

Socks

Underwear

Coats

Gloves

Bandages

Sunscreen

ST. JOHN'S NURSERY SCHOOL BABY BLESSINGS DRIVE - Let’s join with our Nursery School to collect baby and toddler supplies for Helping Hand Rescue Mission’s Baby Blessings event.   Items needed are listed below.  They can also be left in the back of the church in the designated box.

Clothing and shoes

(boy and girl, size NB-5T)

Strollers

Swings

Cribs

Baby blankets

Bedding

To learn more about HOPE Ministries, please contact Deacon Claire, (631) 427-1752, ext 104, or cmis@hotmail.com.

EVENSONG IN FEBRUARY

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, February 8th 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!

A LENTEN JOURNEY TO PEACE & WELL-BEING

Come with us this Lent as we will take advantage of this time to refocus on our own physical, mental, and spiritual care, mindfully using the resources available to us here at St. John's, in the diocese, and beyond.


Ash Wednesday Eucharist and the Imposition of Ashes

February 14th

12:00 pm - Rite II

7:00 pm - Rite II with music


Tuesday Lenten Series at St. John's

Our Tuesday evening Lenten program, will be on February 20 and March 5th.

6:00 pm - Stations of the Cross

6:30 pm - Supper

7:00 pm - Guest speaker

8:00 pm - Closing Prayer


Meditation And Contemplative Prayer (Remote)

Tuesdays, February 27 and March 12 

5:30 to 6:00 pm - Contemplative Prayer with the Catherdral of the Incanation on Zoom

We will practice making conscious contact with God by showing up as we are, gathering all of our fears, anxieties, and life circumstances that need special care, and simply bringing them to God. Our time together includes a guided meditation based on an ancient monastic prayer practice, time for intercession, silence, and beautiful ancient chants.

Click here to join on Zoom, Meeting ID: 886 4443 9182


6:30 pm - Stations of the Cross on Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83594275064

7:00 pm - Program on Contemplative Prayer

HOLY CROSS LENTEN RETREAT

Registration is now open for our 2024 Lenten Retreat to Holy Cross Monastery, March 19th to 21st.


Our program will be "A Lenten Journey to Peace and Well-Being" in keeping with our theme for the season. There will also be quiet, reflective time on the beautful grounds which overlook the Hudson River in West Park, New York.


We will meet at St. John’s on the morning of March 19th and carpool. We will return in the afternoon of March 21st. The cost of the retreat is $220 per person. Space is limited. Registration closes on March 13th. Contact the Parish Office or Fr. Duncan with any questions.


REGISTER ONLINE

CELTIC MASS

Join us for a Celtic Service is on Sunday, March 17th at 5:00 pm. All are welcome at this contemplative, life-affirming mass with beautiful Celtic music in observance of the Feast of Patrick of Ireland.

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.

ADULT CONFIRMATION & RECEPTION

There are many folks that come to our church from different denominations. Have you ever wanted to ask the clergy questions that you might have about the Episcopal Church? Our clergy will be teaching Adult Confirmation and Reception Classes on Sundays in Lent from 11:15-11:45 AM. Youth and Adult Confirmation and Reception to the Episcopal Church will be held on June 6th at 11:00. Please register online below or let Fr. Zach, Deacon Claire or Fr. Duncan know that you are interested.


REGISTER FOR ADULT CONFIRMATION & RECEPTION CLASSES

BIBLE STUDY

In Bible Study we are studying the Gospel of Mark. Participants are encouraged (but not required!) to select just one of the supplemental books for this study: Tim Keller's Jesus is King, N.T. Wright's Mark for Everyone, or Donald English's The Message of Mark. All can be found inexpensively on Amazon or Thriftbooks.


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 morning.


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.

2024 GIVING ENVELOPES ARE HERE

2024 Giving Envelopes have arrived and are ready for pick up at the back of the church for those who indicated on their pledge cards that they would like a box.

 

There are still giving numbers available, so if you would like a box of weekly giving envelopes, please reach out Coral in the Parish Office.

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

PRAYER CONCERNS FOR ST. JOHN'S

We pray for: Jim, Irene, Amy, Kate, Cheryl, Jenni, John, Sue, Nancy, Sue, Kim, Annetta, Gladys, Richard, Anthony, Christian, Joanne, Betty, Johnny, Richard, Barbara, Christine, Amy, Kara, Geralynn, Diane, Melissa, Marie, Jonas, Sylvia, Tom, Suzy, Diane, Carol, Barry, Carmen, Ebony, April, Kim, Ray, Taylor


We will begin a new prayer list Lent. Please send your prayers or updates to prayers@stjohns1745.org, call Coral in the Parish Office, 631-427-1752, option 1, or click on the link below and complete the online form:


PRAYER LIST FORM

MINISTERS' SCHEDULE

Thank you for volunteering to serve.

January 21

8am

10am

Lectors

Karen Quinn

Annina Wildermuth

Noelle DeLorenzo

Janice Burnett

LEM

Tony Chamorro

Noelle DeLorenzo

MC

Ken Quinn

Earl Matchett

Ushers

Sue Jacobs

Bill Geib

Alan Schorn

Liz Peck

MINISTERS' SCHEDULE

PARISH CALENDAR

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.

St. John's Episcopal Church

12 Prospect Street

Huntington, New York 11743

(631) 427-1752

stjohns1745.org


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