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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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Lenten Quiet Day with the Bishop
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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 on 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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Parish Meeting, Vestry Elections February 11
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On Sunday, February 11, 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 following each service on January 28 and February 4. Early voting will also be available during normal business hours in the Parish Offices beginning January 29.
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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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.
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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.
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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 6, Carol Blume will be the facilitator as the group studies Genesis 20:1 - 25:18, "The Covenant Unfolds." 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 next Moms' Morning will take place tomorrow, Thursday, February 1 at 8:45 a.m. in Discovery House. The group will continue talking about the book In This House. They meet on the first Thursday of each month and invite any moms who are interested in joining or have questions to contact Sarah Bricklemyer at sarah_milton@hotmail.com. |
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Are you ready for some football? Our St John's EYC (youth group) gathering this Sunday, February 4
(4:30 to 6:00 p.m. in Discovery House - 918 S Orleans) will be Super Bowl-themed! Come in your favorite football jersey to play games, eat tailgating snacks, and learn more about our place in the Game of Life!
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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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| New Beginnings is an awesome weekend geared especially for 6th to 8th graders using songs, skits, and small group discussions to address some meaningful topics. This year's New Beginnings will take place from March 2 through 4 at Dayspring Conference Center. We'd like to have a big group from St John's participate in the weekend! You can get more info on New Beginnings here. Applications are due by Friday, February 16. |
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Action Items and Opportunities
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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 Week's Birthdays
February 1
Gerald Stenklyft, Jim Whittlesey
February 2
Jamie Allen, Halina Bereday, Jarvis Bereday, Olivia Kirkpatrick, Gwyn Schabacker, Carol Tucker
February 3
Emily Leonard, Fred Niell
February 4
Alvie Casey, Allison Decelles, Rich Hadlow, Michael Lykes, Caleb Rugg, Chris Stewart, Hal Wiley, Jeffrie van Lovern
February 5
Meredith Fulford, Kari Power, Kevin Rowe, Elise Whiteley, Luke Wiegand
February 6
Marion Gustin, Barbara Hendry, Wilson King, Jane Lowry, Byrne Marston
February 7
Harrison Giddens, Dave Kenyon, Isabella Kirkpatrick, Marjorie McDuffie, Bear Nicola, Hansen Rix
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Sunday's Scripture Snippet
Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.
1 Corinthians 8
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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 1
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), 9:15 a.m., Church
Sunday School for Children, 9:15 a.m., Parish Hall
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Sunday Adult Christian Formation, 10:30 a.m., Lowry Room
The Sunday Adult Formation group will reconvene on February 4 at 10:30 a.m. in the Lowry Room to continue the DVD series Embracing Spiritual Awakening with Diana Butler Bass. Grab a cup of coffee and join the conversation!
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The Holy Eucharist, (Rite I), 11:15 a.m., Church
EYC, 4:30 p.m., Discovery House
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Tuesday, February 6
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.
Women's Mid Morning Bible Study, 10:15 a.m., Church Sanctuary
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The Holy Eucharist (Rite II), 12:15 p.m., Chapel
Wednesday Nights In St. John's, 6:00 p.m., Parish Hall
The Wednesday Nights group invites you to join them for a potluck dinner followed by a viewing and discussion of a session from the DVD program Christian History Made Easy led by Timothy Paul Jones, PhD.
In the 12-session study Christian History Made Easy Dr. Timothy Paul Jones takes you through the most important events in Christian history from the time of the apostles to today. He brings to life the fascinating people and events that shaped our world. This isn't dry names and dates. It's full of dramatic stories told with a touch of humor. This series, based on Dr. Jones' popular award-winning book of the same title ties in spiritual lessons believers can glean by looking at the past, and shows how God was still working in his church despite all the ups and downs.
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