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Youth Confirmation Begins this Sunday
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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 Sunday, 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
. C
ontact Youth Minister Ayana Grady (
agrady@stjohnstampa.org
) for more information!
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Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
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Thanks to our chefs and all who joined us last week for Shrove Tuesday pancakes!
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Kitchen News from Chef Dave
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Anyone wishing to host an event that requires cooking, warming, cleaning up, etc. will find a complete manual next to the microwave in the Germany kitchen. The manual covers everything from the equipment to cleanup to coffee making. It also includes photographs and detailed instructions on the operation of all the equipment. The photos are the placement of the manual and the cover.
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All adults wishing to be confirmed or received into the Episcopal Church, those wishing to make a public reaffirmation of their faith, or any who simply want to learn more about our church are invited to attend confirmation classes. Classes take place i
n the church from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m., beginning again next Sunday, March 4 Bishop Smith's visit to St. John's will occur on May 6, 2018.
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Wednesdays in Lent Begin Tonight!
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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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Adult Christian Formation
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Lenten Meditation Books Available
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| Copies of our Lenten meditation book, Ashes and the Phoenix, are available for those who would like them. There will also be journal booklets for participants in the Wednesdays in Lent series; these can also be made available to others. Contact Deacon Kathleen at kmoore@stjohnstampa.org for more information. |
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Women's Mid Morning Bible Study
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On March 6, the Rev. Don Goodheart will lead the group's study of Genesis 29:1 - 33:17, "Jacob in Haran."
The group meets on alternate Tuesdays, 10:15 to 11:30 a.m., in the Church Sanctuary.
Each chapter of Genesis is rich in themes and teaching that inform our Christian journey. The study guide they are 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
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Easter Egg Painting Party!
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Action Items and Opportunities
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The f
lowers at the Chapel Altar are available for 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: August 19, 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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Christina Arcuri, George Cave, Paul Lutz, Wiley Sharp
February 23
Con Foley, Ruth Giordano, Karen Lassey, Lawson Lewis, Margaret Smith
February 24
Isabella Blewitt, Jeff Blume, Mark Mellon, Pamela Price
February 25
Gina Shelton
February 26
Sarah Benson, Tom Davidson, Mary Margaret Dolcimascolo, Alexandra Gay, Tom Giddens, Jack Guyton
February 27
Kris Pento
February 28
Ryan Divers, Sandy Rief
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Sunday's Scripture Snippet
A voice came from heaven, "You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased."
And the Spirit immediately drove him out into the wilderness. He was in the wilderness forty days, tempted by Satan; and he was with the wild beasts; and the angels waited on him.
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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 22
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
Family Service, 9:15 a.m., Parish Hall
Coffee Hour Fellowship,
following the 9:15 a.m. services, Parish Hall
Adult Christian Formation, 10:30 a.m., Lowry Room
Confirmation for Youth, 10:30 a.m., Discovery House
The Holy Eucharist (Rite I),11:15 a.m., Church
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Tuesday, February 27
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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The Holy Eucharist (Rite II), 12:15 p.m., Chapel
Stations of the Cross, 5:00 p.m., Church
Wednesdays in Lent, 6:00 p.m., Parish Hall
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