"To know Christ and to make Him known . . . " | |
The Weekly Sunday Bulletin of
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Only a few days ago the disciples almost sank in a storm. They cried to Jesus who was asleep in the back of the boat. When the wind and seas were calmed, Jesus accused them of not having faith. Then he sent them out to evangelize and heal the world two by two. Jesus asked them to pack light. He sent them out with the Holy Spirit, but they were still ripe with doubt, fear and anger.
“The apostles gathered around Jesus, and told him all that they had done and taught. He said to them, “Come away to a deserted place all by yourselves and rest a while.” For many were coming and going, and they had no leisure even to eat. And they went away in the boat to a deserted place by themselves., taking nothing with them except the cloths on your back.” (Mark 6:30-32)
Last week I returned from Bermuda on a 43-foot sailboat and we hit some rough wind and waves. We heard that a fifty foot boat was lost, but the crew was rescued by a Coast Guard helicopter. That was the third boat to sink on the way to and from Bermuda in that past week. The captain asked me what my last sermon was, I told him, “Jesus may be asleep, but he’s still in the boat. We are going to get through this.” I heard the captain on the radio later saying, “we are going to be fine.” When I arrived home, I went to Shelter Island for a week of rest and relaxation.
I turned on the news when I got home to hear of the Trump assassination attempt. This past week I spoke to many folks that mentioned to me that they were broken by the politics in our nation, and a few said that they were very angry. Some expressed fear and doubt.
Please take time for rest and renewal this summer, Jesus asks us to balance our doing and our rest. Jesus asks us to have faith in the Holy Spirit and to rest in the love and peace of God that passes all understanding. My sermon for this week is entitled, “ Many of us have cracks in our pots, but God’s love is the glue that keeps us strong.”
In Christ’s love,
Fr. Duncan
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The Lessons
Jeremiah 23:1-6
Psalm 23
Ephesians 2:11-22
Mark 6:30-34, 53-56
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 - Baptism
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86739553648
Facebook Live Stream: https://www.facebook.com/stjohns1745
Bulletin: Rite II HE after Pentecost
The Music
Opening: 567 Thine arm, O Lord, in days of old
Before Gospel: 529 In Christ there is no East or West, vs 1-2
Offertory anthem: "Brother James' Air" by James Leith Macbeth Bain
Communion hymn: Taize "O Christe Domine Jesu"
Recessional: 537 Christ for the world we sing
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It's time to start harvesting! Join us for Garden Day in the Garden of Grace, St. John's plot in Huntington's organic garden. The garden brings us together as we serve those in our community who do not have enough fresh, healthy produce.
Saturday, July 20th, 9am - 2pm
Robert Kubecka Memorial Town Garden, 95-99 Dunlop Rd, Huntington, NY 11743.
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The next meeting of St. John's ECW will be this Sunday, July 21st immediately following the 10 am service. We will be discussing our fall events including the Harvest Fair!
For more information, email the ECW President, Carol Goldbaum:
ecw.st.johns.huntington@gmail.com.
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The next Young Artist Showcasese will be on Sunday, July 28th 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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BELLE VOCI - "YOU DO NOT WALK ALONE" | |
Belle Voci Intergenerational Choral Society presents "You Do Not Walk Alone," a Candlelit Rememberance concert on Friday, August 9th at 8:00 pm at St. John's Church in Huntington.
The program will include works by Carnelia, Esenvalds, Hagenberg, Brahms, and Runestad, directed by Dr. Jennifer Scott Miceli with accompanist, Alex Pryrodny.
Admission at the door is $30, $20 seniors/students with ID. Tickets are also available online at https://donorbox.org/events/640437.
Celebrating 20 years of sisterhood in song for cancer prevention and cure - Belle Voci Intergenerational Choral Society is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Our philanthropic treble ensemble has a mission of supporting cancer prevention and cure through song. An interesting intersection of humanitarianism, musical expression, and academic rigor, Belle Voci has been recognized both domestically and internationally and provides a forum for music teacher training, member leadership, and recognition of singers’ unique skill sets. Concert repertoire is carefully programmed for its capacity to elicit a wide range of emotions associated with the cancer journey; we aim to provide a forum where concert goers are free to experience hope, contemplation, prayer, healing, peace, and celebration through music and ritual. bellevociny.org
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HOPE Ministries, St. John’s community outreach program, is involved in two special programs at this time:
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 continue to collect the following items for Helping Hands Rescue Mission each week. The bin is set up by the Prospect Street entrance to the church and will be emptied after the final service on Sundays for delivery. Thank you ahead of time for all of your contributions!!
- Non-perishable food items
- Toiletry items
- Eventually as it becomes ready: Produce from our very own Garden of Grace
Thank you to Gayle Brady for making regular deliveries to Helping Hands. Any questions, please see Gayle or Deacon Claire.
MEN'S SUMMER CLOTHING FOR HIHI (Huntington Interfaith Homeless Initiative).
Needed:
- Shorts, tee shirts and other summer clothing – especially for men.
Please deposit your donations in the box located in the back of the church. See Fr. Duncan or Deacon Claire for more information.
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Summer Jewelry Bonanza
All items in the large case are on sale!
1 for $5
2 for $8
3 for $11
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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Bible Study will continue through the summer 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.
Monday Bible Study is moving into Summer Book Club mode! Please join us on Mondays in July and August at 6:30 pm on Zoom. In July, we will be reading C.S. Lewis' Till We Have Faces, which is his retelling of the Psyche-Cupid myth. A special guest from the NY CS Lewis Society will join us as we delve in this work. In August, we will be discussing Flannery O'Connor's The Violent Bear It Away, a classic example of the Southern Gothic genre with heavy Christian themes. Hope you can join us!
Tuesday Bible Study will be studying the following Sunday's lectionary readings. The readings can be found on The Lectionary Page:https://www.lectionarypage.net/.
Please reach out to Fr. Zach with any questions, (631) 427-1752, ext. 105.
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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
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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.
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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. | |
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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PRAYER CONCERNS FOR ST. JOHN'S | |
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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, Marie, Muriel
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 - July 21, 2024 at 11:15 am in the Guild Room. Contact Carol Goldbaum, ECW President for more information.
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY - No July & August meetings; we will resume in September. 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.
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Thank you for volunteering to serve! | |
Anyone interested in joining the Sunday service ministers' roster, please reach out to Fr. Duncan or Fr. Zach. | |
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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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