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St. John’s Mission Statement
St. John’s is a Christian community that intentionally gathers to experience God’s love
through Episcopal worship, education, fellowship, and ministry to the wider community.
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You are invited to experience and celebrate The Paschal Triduum (sacred three days) - commemorating the Last Supper, Passion and Resurrection of Christ.
Our liturgical services welcome you into the climactic moments of
God's story of love - Jesus last three days of earthly life.
Those who enter into and experience The Paschal Triduum will find their Easter joy enhanced and their faith deepened.
"Stay with me, keep watch with me. Watch and pray."
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Maundy Thursday
.....Thursday, April 17th, 7:00pm
.....Celebration of Eucharist with the Foot Washing Ritual and Altar of Repose
Good Friday
.....Friday, April 18th
.....12:00noon - Noonday Prayer with Everyone’s Way of the Cross
.....7:00pm - Liturgy of the Word with Solemn Prayers and Veneration of the Cross
Easter Eve: The Great Vigil of Easter
.....Saturday, April 19th, 7:00pm
.....Beginning with blessing of the new fire, Readings from the Old Testament,
.....Renewal of Baptismal Vows and Celebration of the Easter Eucharist.
...."Breaking the Fast" Reception and Celebration to follow in Nale Hall
Easter Day: Sunday of the Resurrection
.....Sunday, April 20th, 9:00am
.....Liturgy of the Word, Celebration of Holy Baptism, and Celebration of Eucharist
.....Easter Egg Hunt in the courtyard following the service - all children are welcome!
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Easter Day: Sunday of the Resurrection
Sunday, April 20, 2025
9:00am
Collect for Easter Day: Sunday of the Resurrection
Almighty God, who through your only-begotten Son Jesus Christ
overcame death and opened to us the gate of everlasting life:
Grant that we, who celebrate with joy the day of the Lord's resurrection,
may be raised from the death of sin by your life-giving Spirit;
through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Readings for Easter Day: Sunday of the Resurrection
Acts 10: 34-43
Psalm 118: 1, 14-17, 19-24
1 Corinthians 15: 19-2
Luke 24: 1-12
Worship Booklet for Easter Day: Sunday of the Resurrection
| | OUTREACH AND EVANGELIZATION | | |
Outreach Collections
We will continue our ongoing collections for:
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New Blankets - Domestic Violence Shelters (Denise Czer and Linda Dennehy)
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Eyeglasses (Bob Dunn)
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Greeting Cards - ECS Head Start (Judy McKay)
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Clean, Gently Used Blankets, Towels and Re-Useable Drinking Containers - Dreams for Change (Bob Dunn) - Please consider donating
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Emergency Food Pantry - South Bay Community Services (Maria and Joe Love)
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Blessings in a Bag - For our neighbors who live in need. Click here for a list of items you can donate to fill the bags.
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Gently Used Clothing - Men's, women's and children's
Items may be brought to Nale Hall on Sundays when we gather for worship.
You may also bring your items to the church during our weekday office hours,
Monday through Thursday from 9am to 3pm.
If you are not able to bring them, please contact the parish office, and we will pick up the items from your home.
St. John's Outreach Committee meets monthly to discuss our parish Outreach activities.
Please click on the following link for more information on our Outreach collection activities:
Outreach Ministries of St. John's
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St. John's Episcopal Church Scholarship
St. John's offers a scholarship(s) available for parishioners, family members of a parishioner or a member of a parish in the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego who are pursuing a college education or an accredited vocational/technical training.
The Rev. Michael G. Kaehr Honorary Scholarship Award (application)
Please read application for more information on this available scholarship.
Applications include an essay, unofficial transcript, letter of recommendation, and a copy of a letter of acceptance. Financial need will be considered.
The 2025 scholarship application process is now open. The deadline for applying is Thursday, April 24, 2025. Please contact the parish office (619-422-4141) for more information and if you would like to apply.
Scholarship Committee: Pamela Brittain, Bill Cheney, Diane Gustafson, and Lynn Young
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Prayers and Squares: The Prayer Quilt Ministry
This important ministry brings comfort and healing to many people who are suffering with illness. For information on how to help create prayer quilts, or on how St. John's parishioners can request a quilt (click here).
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Wednesday Morning Prayer and Bible Study
Join us for Wednesday Morning Prayer and Bible Study
on Wednesdays at 9:30 am as a Zoom meeting.
For information on how to join (click here)
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The Order of the Daughters of the King
Daughters of the King will meet on Thursday, April 24th
at 9:30am in the Rev. Al Stott Conference Room.
The mission of The Order is the extension of Christ's Kingdom through Prayer, Service and Evangelism. If you would like information about becoming a member, or if you have a Prayer Request (click here)
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Parish Prayer Lists
For Our Military
Matt Jensen, Drew Shorkey, Cody Crossland, Cameron Ronie, Chariti Paden, Mark Stanfield, Sean Robinson, Jonathan Martinez, TK Nguyen, Christopher Lindshield, Timothy Lindshield, Jeremy Colton, David Sanchez, Jonathan Baldera, Nick Wyatt, Jamal Warner, Matt Hernandez, Daniel Getreu, Devon Strunk, Taylor Harrold, Jorge Zuazua, Roberto Chavez, Ryan Lothspeich, Andrew C. Dugger, Dan and Chelsey Nyaradi, Gen. G.C. Heinrich, Pedro Bonilla, Patrick King, Connor Feeny, and Sebastian Morales and the crew of the USS Nimitz.
Almighty God, we commend to your gracious care and keeping
all the men and women of our armed forces at home and abroad.
Defend them day by day with your heavenly grace;
strengthen them in their trials and temptations;
give them courage to face the perils which beset them;
and grant them a sense of your abiding presence
wherever they may be; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
For Strength in Time of Need
Steve Magill, Gary and Shirley McCarren, the McClure family, Alec Hauer, Karen Polk,
Bob Milam, Bill Rogers, James Kellogg Burnham III, Mike Gollihur, Linda Longoria-Neff,
Fr. George Keith, Joan Sutton, Rosemarie Viloria, Tami Loehr, Jon Link, Patty Casillas,
Duncan and Celia Wright and family, and Lisa Dewar.
O God of heavenly powers,
by the might of your command you drive away from our bodies
all sickness and all infirmity:
Be present in your goodness with your servants,
that their weakness may be banished and their strength restored;
and that, their health being renewed, they may bless your holy Name;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Cycle of Prayers for the Church
In the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, “Christ is risen, the Lord is risen indeed!”
In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, we pray for the peace of Jerusalem (Psalm 122:6) and Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui.
In the Military Cycle of Prayer, we pray for we pray for Marine Aircraft Group 11.
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Celebration of Life for Michael Morris
The Celebration of Life for Michael Morris will be on
Saturday, April 26th at 11:00am
at St. John's Episcopal Church, 760 First Ave. Chula Vista, CA 91910
Reception to follow in Nale Hall, hosted by the Men of St. John's.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations may be made to St. John's Episcopal Church in memory of Michael.
Into your hands, O merciful Savior, we commend you servant, Michael.
Acknowledge, we humbly beseech you, a sheep of your own fold,
a lamb of your own flock, a sinner of your own redeeming.
Receive him into the arms of your mercy,
into the blessed rest of everlasting peace,
and into the glorious company of the saints in light. Amen.
Rest eternal grant to him, O Lord;
And let light perpetual shine upon him.
May his soul and the souls of all the departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
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Eucharistic Visits to your home
If you are not able to join us for our celebration of Eucharist and would like Communion brought to you (click here)
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Sacramental and Spiritual Preparation
If you are interested in celebrating a sacramental/spiritual event in your life (click here)
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Pastoral Emergency
If you have a pastoral emergency when the parish offices are closed,
please call 619-301-0724 or email revroger@saint-johns.org
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“Raise the Roof”
St. John’s Capital Campaign
Capital Campaign for Property Maintenance Reserve
Our loved ones raised the church with money and physical labor –
We must maintain their legacy
Property Maintenance Reserve Needs:
- New Roof for Church, Nale Hall and Graves Pavilion = $175,000
- Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Units (11 HVAC Units) = $325,000
Capital Campaign Goal: $500,000
Capital Campaign Donations Pledged: $167,352
Percentage of Goal Achieved: 33%
The church exists as the People of God,
but also, as the buildings from which God is served and worshiped.
Please consider investing in St. John's with a donation to the Capital Campaign:
Capital Campaign Statement of Intent
Capital Campaign Committee: Bob Dunn (co-chair), Terry Farrelly (co-chair),
Tom Brzeczek, Denise Czer, Jane Ferguson, Rev. Roger Haenke
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Upcoming Events at St. John's
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Tuesday, April 22nd & Thursday, April 24th: Tai Chi, 2:00-3:00pm, Nale Hall
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Saturday, April 26th: Celebration of Life for Michael Morris, 11:00am, St. John's
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Sunday, April 27th: Vestry Meeting, 10:30am (following our 9:00am Service)
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Parish Office Hours and Contacts
The Parish Office will be open 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday through Thursday.
Please call the parish office if you have any questions or concerns
(619-422-4141) or email info@saint-johns.org.
Rev. Roger will be working Monday through Thursday, and Sunday.
He is available by appointment. Please call the office to schedule an appointment.
In case of a pastoral emergency, Rev. Roger may be reached on his cell phone at
619-301-0724.
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Holy Week: What Had His Full Attention?
What Mattered Most to Him?
By: Joey Aszterbaum
I don’t know where I first saw or heard this phrase: “Happy Ash Wednesday! We’re all gonna die!” I think it was on social media. It’s funny, irreverent, and profound…the sort of joke I love. I was unable to attend an Ash Wednesday service this year, but I didn’t need much of a reminder that I am dust and will return to dust. Last July, I was admitted to the hospital after a CT scan revealed my carotid artery was inexplicably dissected—that is, torn—in my neck and in my skull, behind my eyes. My artery was almost entirely obstructed in two places, and the amount of blood going to the right side of my brain was noticeably less than the left side. The tear in the neck was holding back a blood clot that very easily could become a stroke, and the tear where the artery goes through my cranium resulted in a four-centimeter pseudoaneurysm that could very well burst. After a few hours in surgery, the neurosurgeon pulled my wife, Keisha, into the room and showed her what he said was the worst case he’d ever seen and that he didn’t know what to do.
I suspect everyone faces death in their own way. Knowing that each moment could be my last narrowed my field of vision. Read More
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Faith to Go with Bishop Susan
Christ is Risen! How does this week’s Gospel challenge us to act? Charlette and David, joined by Bishop Susan, reflect on Luke 24:1-12 then share practical ways to embody the message of searching for living blessings among the living God. Be inspired to take your faith to go!
Listen Here
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Letter from Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe
on Bombing of al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza
Early this Palm Sunday morning, we received confirmation that al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza City, a ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem, was hit last night by Israeli missiles. The diocese and many media outlets report that the emergency department, the pharmacy, the chapel, and other essential facilities have been severely damaged, and patients are without shelter or medical care.
No matter how we understand the causes of violence in the Holy Land, we can surely agree that we must support our fellow Anglicans in alleviating the devastating humanitarian crisis now unfolding in Gaza. Read More
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Towards a Fuller Gospel
Tuesdays, May 6th-May 27th, 6:30pm
Towards A Fuller Gospel is a dynamic virtual speaker series highlighting the voices of racially diverse clergy as they illuminate scripture through the lens of their lived experiences, cultural perspectives, and/or the stories of the communities that formed them. Over the course of four weeks, faith leaders from across the Episcopal Church will model how race, identity, culture and community shape and expand the ways we understand and apply sacred texts today.
Click Here to Register
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Two Upcoming Diocesan Workshops
LARK
LARK (Localized Anti-Racism Knowledge) is a unique workshop that explores the history, issues, and stories of racial justice in our own region. Unlike national anti-racism trainings, LARK is designed specifically for our diocesan context, focusing on local communities and their lived experiences. Through history-telling, case studies, and discussions, participants will gain deeper understanding and tools for meaningful engagement.
Click Here to Register for LARK (Localized Anti-Racism Knowledge)
Friday, May 2nd, 3:30-8:30 PM and Saturday, May 3rd, 9:30-4:30 PM
Knowing Yourself
As followers of Jesus who are also formed in and by the world, each of us ministers from a “social location.” This means that each of us see and understand God and the world through a lens shaped by our numerous identities such as ethnicity, age, immigration status, education, class, gender and sexuality, etc. Some of these identities we may be acutely aware of. Others may be less obvious to us. ALL aspects of our social location are useful to God.
Click Here to Register for Knowing Yourself: Ministry From a Place of Self-Awareness
Sunday, May 4th, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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ECS Moonlight Ball
Saturday, May 17, 2025, 5:30 pm
Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine, 3777 La Jolla Village Drive
San Diego, CA 92122
ECS invites you to the Moonlight Ball—an unforgettable evening of celebration and impact. Join us for a night of fine dining, live music, and exciting auctions, all in support of ECS’ mission to uplift our neighbors in need.
This annual gala is a chance to be part of transformative change. Every ticket purchased, auction bid, and donation directly supports ECS programs that address San Diego’s most pressing challenges, including homelessness, mental health, substance use disorders, and early childhood education.
Click here to purchase tickets
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