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Combined Services This Sunday, February 11
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Come join us in the Parish Hall for our annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner as the St. John's Father's Ministry hosts this delicious, family friendly event on Tuesday February 13 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. This is a fun event that kids and grownups enjoy each year. See you there!
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Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
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Come join us in the Parish Hall for our annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner as the St. John's Father's Ministry hosts this delicious, family friendly event on Tuesday February 13 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. This is a fun event that kids and grownups enjoy each year. See you there!
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Tampa DR Deanery Meeting and Companion Diocese News
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Deanery Update:
The Tampa Deanery's 2018 project is the completion of a three-year project building San Timoteo Episcopal Church in Nizao, which will be consecrated on June 30
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The teams will also be working at the San Matias Church and School in Santana, Bani, adjacent to the Morrow Center (our lodging). We will be completing much needed repairs, painting and sealing the concrete roof. The school was constructed by the Tampa Deanery in 2002-2003.
Dates for the three teams are June 16 to 23, June 23 to July 1, and June 29 to July 7.
The next Tampa DR Deanery Planning Meeting will be at St. James House of Prayer Episcopal Church, 2708 North Central Ave, Tampa 33602, on Thursday, February 15
. The meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. and should last no longer than an hour.
News from the Dominican Republic:
Sally Thompson is attending the Annual Meeting of the Dominican Development Group Board (representing Bishop Dabney Smith) and the Dominican Episcopal Church's Diocesan Convention in Santo Domingo, as well as visiting several churches, schools, and facilities throughout the DR. Dates traveling are February 6 through 13.
For more information, contact Sally Thompson at 760.5120 (phone/text) or tampasal@gmail.com.
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Lenten Quiet Day with the Bishop
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Come join us in the Parish Hall for our annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner as the St. John's Father's Ministry hosts this delicious, family friendly event on Tuesday February 13 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. This is a fun event that kids and grownups enjoy each year. See you there!
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Following the success of our Parish Hymn Sing last year and the popular demand for another, we will be coming together again this Sunday, February 11
at 5:00 p.m. for an hour to sing our favorite hymns. So popular was this event last year that we ran out of time to include all of the requests received. So, if you have a hymn that is dear to you, be it one that we sing often or one that is less well-known, (remember, all of the old favorites were new once!), please let me know over the coming weeks and we will do our best to include it. Drop me a line at smorley@stjohnstampa.org, call my direct line at 397.1012, or leave a note in my mailbox in the Parish Offices.
The following Sunday, February 18
at 5:00 p.m., we are delighted to be hosting an organ recital by Stephen Tharp. Stephen, as the Dallas Morning News wrote, is "one of the most brilliant concert organists around these days." Having graduated from Illinois College
and Northwestern University, where he studied with Rudolf Zuiderveld and Wolfgang Rübsam, respectively, Tharp also studied privately in Paris with Jean Guillou.[2] He has performed extensively, having gone on more than 32 solo tours, and given over 800 concerts in North America alone.
He is currently Artist-in-Residence at St. James, Madison Avenue, New York City.
Simon Morley
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Adult Christian Formation
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February 21 marks the beginning of our 2018 Wednesdays in Lent series, Meeting Jesus in the Gospel of John. We will gather for the five Wednesdays of the season--February 21 and 28, and March 7, 14, and 21) at 6:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall for a communal meal prepared by Chef Dave and his team.
The menu on February 21 is v
egetarian white bean soup, s
alad and bread, g
rilled cheese and tomato soup for the kiddies.
There will be a program each evening at 6:30 p.m. when we will reflect together on God's word as found in the writings of St John the Evangelist, followed by a closing service of Compline at 7:30 p.m.
If you plan to join us for the Wednesdays in Lent series, RSVP to the parish offices at parish@stjohnstampa.org
so we can count you in for dinner!
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On the third Wednesday in Lent, March 7, we will have a special treat --The Rev. Dr. Barbara Cawthorne Crafton will be our guest speaker.
Dr. Crafton is an Episcopal priest, spiritual director, and author of many books as well as of the celebrated "Almost Daily eMo from the Geranium Farm," read by thousands worldwide. She was rector of St. Clement's Church in Manhattan's Theatre district. She was also a chaplain on the waterfront of New York, and served both historic
Trinity Church Wall Street and St. John's-in-the-Village. She was a chaplain at Ground Zero during the recovery effort after the attack on the World Trade Center.
She spent a year in Italy at the American Church in Florence. An actress, director and producer, she has worked for many years in combining the lively arts and the life of faith, and has been profiled extensively in electronic and print media throughout the world. Her video discussions of forgiveness, prayer and many other topics are found at www.beliefnet.org and many other sites. Her many books include Called (about vocation), The Also Life (about the life that lies beyond this one), The Courage to Grow Old (about aging), as well as books of essays, daily meditations and poetry. She has also written Mass in Time of War about the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan in the aftermath of the World Trade Center Bombing. Barbara Crafton is married to Richard Quaintance, sometimes better known simply as "Q," a professor of English literature. She has two children and six grandchildren.
For more information contact Deacon Kathleen at kmoore@stjohnstampa.org or 813-785-9400.
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Lenten Meditation Books Available
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Women's Mid Morning Bible Study
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The Women's Mid Morning Bible Study continues their study of the book of Genesis. On Tuesday, February 20, Chris McAdams will lead the study of Genesis 25:19 through 28:32. The group meets on alternate Tuesdays, 10:15 to 11:30 a.m., in the Church Sanctuary.
They invite you to consider joining them even if you missed the fall study. Each chapter of Genesis is rich in themes and teaching that inform our Christian journey. The study guide they will be using is Genesis for Everyone, Part 2 by John Goldingay, which is available from Amazon and other booksellers. If you have questions, please contact Joan McKay at MCKAYJHM@aol.com or Pat Wilson at patwilson68@tampabay.rr.com or 644.4640.
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The St. John's Book Club will meet on February 20 at 4:00 pm in the Lowry Room. Sally Olsson will lead the discussion of A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Youth Confirmation begins February 25
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Is your child (6
th
grade or older) interested in being confirmed into the Episcopal Church? St John's Youth Confirmation classes are starting this month, and we would love for them to join us! Confirmation is a special sacrament focusing on the importance of young adults claiming their faith for themselves. The Youth Confirmation class will meet on Sunday mornings, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. in Discovery House from February 25
to
April 22
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Please come to the Confirmation Parents' Meeting on February 18
from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m. in Discovery House to get all of the Confirmation details, or contact Youth Minister Ayana Grady (agrady@stjohnstampa.org) for more information!
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Youth! Are you looking for service hours? We need help THIS Sunday (February 11) from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. during the Annual Meeting assisting with kids' activities. Contact Ayana if you can volunteer!
No EYC this Sunday...but get excited for our next EYC on Feb 18 and
invite your friends!
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Our St John's EYC Mission Trip (June 2 through 9) to Chattanooga is full! If you missed the deadline (but are still interested), please let Ayana know and she will add you to the waiting list.
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New Beginnings #63 (Middle School Retreat): Friday, March 2 through Sunday, March 4
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6
th through
8
th
graders! Have you signed up for New Beginnings Middle School Retreat (March 2 through 4 at Dayspring Conference Center)? The deadline is NEXT Friday (February 16
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Action Items and Opportunities
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Candle and Flowers Available
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The candle is available for March 11, March 18, and April 29. The f
lowers at the Chapel Altar are available for April 8, April 15 and April 29. If you would like to take one of these opportunities to support St. John's and honor a loved one, please call 259.1570 or email parish@stjohnstampa.org.
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Sandwich Sunday Hosts Needed
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We are in need of Sandwich Sunday hosts on the following dates: April 15, June 17, July 15, August 19, September 16, October 21, November 18, and December 16.
Hosting includes shopping for supplies, coordinating sandwich preparation on the day-of, and delivering the meals to Faith Cafe. Costs are reimbursed by the parish.
Click here to contact Cindy Martin if you can help.
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Information and Resources
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This Month's Baptisms
Frances Martin Galavis
Travis Everett Messer
Edith Elizabeth Patenaude
Samuel Pullen Shoukry
February 8
Pat Richards
February 10
Kay Nolan, Peter Orebaugh, Sally Thompson
February 11
Kelly Levy, William Shenk, Trudy Stracey, John Banks Whiteley, David Williams
February 12
McKay Bever, John Crosby, Mary Jean Gibson, Drew Graham, Randy Johnson, Nicholas Nitch, Kim O'Brien, Eileen Pineiro, Sarah Sbar
February 13
Pauline Dean, Ned Roberts, Steve Sper, Zachary Taylor, Wren Wankelman
February 14
Billy Carson, Sarah Casey, Carter Crosby, Judy Galloway, Katherine Hancock, Adeline Lee, Kimberly Poor
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Sunday's Scripture Snippet
Have you not known? Have you not heard?
Has it not been told you from the beginning?
Have you not understood from the foundations of the earth?
Isaiah 40
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Hospital Visitation
We want to provide support during your time of need! However, because health regulations prohibit the clergy from being informed when our parishioners are in the hospital, we will not know if you or someone you love is there unless you tell us. We want to provide support in any time of need or crisis. Please call the parish offices at 259.1570 or
click here to email us to let us know when you need us.
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Thursday, February 8
Moms' Morning, 8:45 a.m., Discovery House
The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) and Healing & Anointing, 10:00 a.m., Chapel
Men's Thursday Bible Study and Lunch, 11:45 a.m., Peterson Room
The Men's Thursday Bible Study and Lunch group meets on Thursdays at 11:45 a.m. at the School's Middle School campus. The readings the group studies are those from
the Revised Common Lectionary for the coming Sunday. Please do not park in the Four Green Fields parking lots. Feel free to bring your lunch.
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The Holy Eucharist (Rite I), 8:00 a.m., Church
The Holy Eucharist (Rite II), 10:00 a.m., Church
Sunday School for Children, 10:00 a.m., Parish Hall
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This Sunday we will have a 10:00 a.m. combined service, followed by the Annual Parish Meeting in the Parish Hall. At the Annual Meeting, new Vestry members will be elected and parish finances and other progress will be reviewed. A simple lunch will be served by Chef Dave and his team.
In addition to voting on the day of the Annual Meeting, early voting will be available during normal business hours in the Parish Offices.
In accordance with the bylaws of Saint John's Parish,
"Only adult communicant members of this Parish, those who are 16 years of age or over, whose names are duly enrolled in the Register of said Parish, and who are regular in their attendance at its services and make stated contributions of record to its general support, shall be Electors qualified to vote at a duly convened meeting of the Parish."
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Tuesday, February 13: Shrove Tuesday
Contemporary Women's Bible Study, 6:45 a.m., Peterson Room
The CWBS group continues its spring study series on
Tuesdays at 6:45 a.m. in the Peterson Room on the St John's Middle School campus. Weekly meetings start with a light breakfast followed by prayer and study until 8:00 a.m. All women of St John's and their friends are welcome. For more information, contact Deacon Kathleen at
kmoore@stjohnstampa.org or 785.9400.
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Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Parish Hall
Come join us in the Parish Hall for our annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner as the St. John's Father's Ministry hosts this delicious, family friendly event on Tuesday February 13 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. This is a fun event that kids and grownups enjoy each year. See you there!
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Wednesday, February 14: Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday, Services at 7:00 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 5:30 p.m., and 7:00 p.m.
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