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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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Thursday, February 20, 2025 | |
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The Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany
Sunday, February 23, 2025
9:00am with Organ/Choir and Sunday School
All are welcome!
Collect for the Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany
O Lord, you have taught us that without love whatever we do is worth nothing: Send your Holy Spirit and pour into our hearts your greatest gift,
which is love, the true bond of peace and of all virtue,
without which whoever lives is accounted dead before you.
Grant this for the sake of your only Son Jesus Christ,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Readings for the Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany
Genesis 45:3-11, 15
Psalm 37:1-12, 41-42
1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50
Luke 6:27-38
Worship Booklet for the Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany
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ST. JOHN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH SCHOLARSHIP | |
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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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OUTREACH AND EVANGELIZATION | |
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40 Days / 40 Items
Lenten Clothing Collection Beginning Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Each day of Lent, you are encouraged to think of someone less fortunate as you look in your closets and dresser drawers. Remove one item that you no longer wear or need and put it into the appropriate bag.
Men’s items will go in a black bag, Women’s items in a white bag, Children’s items in a separate bag labeled “Children’s”.
Filled bags of clothing may brought to the church narthex. We will watch our generous giving grow. At the end of the Forty Days, St. John’s will donate new or gently used clothing to the families of ECS Head Start.
Male / Female Clothing of adult/teen/children sizes
The following are suggested items that are needed:
- Hoodie Sweatshirts / Sweatshirts
- Sweatpants
- Jeans / Pants
- Shirts
- Shoes
- Ball caps
- Socks (new)
- Underwear (new
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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 Prayer Ministries | |
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)
For the Morning Prayer Booklet (click here)
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The Order of the Daughters of the King
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, 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,
Helena Livingston, Diane Gustafson, Craig Nightingale, Judy Walsh-Jackson,
Mark C. Jackson, Terri Valdez, Casey Brown, and Fr. George Keith.
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, we pray for the clergy and people of St. Alban's, El Cajon, and for all the presenters and participants in Leadership Academy at St. Dunstan's.
In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, we pray for Igreja Episcopal Anglicana do Brasil.
In the Military Cycle of Prayer, we pray for USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26).
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Celebration of Life for Robert Aguilar
The Vigil for the Deceased will be on
Friday, February 28th from 5:00pm-9:00pm
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The Funeral Mass will be on
Saturday, March 1st at 10:00am
at St. John's Episcopal Church, 760 First Ave. Chula Vista, CA 91910
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The Burial and Reception will take place following the Funeral Mass at Glen Abbey
3838 Bonita Rd, Bonita, CA 91902
Notes of care and sympathy may be sent to:
Connie Aguilar
775 Iron Horse Place
Chula Vista CA 91914
Into your hands, O merciful Savior, we commend you servant, Robert.
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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ADMINISTRATION AND VESTRY | |
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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 Received: $163,831
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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Sunday, February 23rd: Vestry Meeting, 10:30am (following our 9:00am Service)
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Friday, February 28th: Viewing Service of Robert Aguilar, 5-9pm
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Saturday, March 1st: Funeral Service of Robert Aguilar, 10:00am
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Tuesday, March 4th: Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner, Nale Hall, 5:00pm
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Wednesday, March 5th: Ash Wednesday; services at 12 noon and 6:00pm
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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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Leadership Academy: Welcome Track
By: Charlette Preslar, EDSD Director for Formation
One of my favorite things to do when I travel is to keep an eye out for the hanging metal signs emblazoned with the Episcopal Shield and the boldly declared words, “The Episcopal Church Welcomes You”. It delights me to find them, to wander down the block to find the church, and to discover - Is it stone or redwood? Does it have stained glass windows? Then, I look for the second sign, usually located near the front door. This sign usually includes the service times.
Both of these signs excite me because I know what the sign means to me. “The Episcopal Church Welcomes You” speaks to our church’s commitment to respect the dignity of every human being, to see each person as beloved, and to strive each day to walk more closely with Jesus. It reminds me that I can envelop myself in ancient liturgy, hear the scripture read and reflected upon, say the prayers with a community, and after the Eucharistic prayer, I can come to the table. For those seeking a deeper spiritual connection, a place of healing, or a supportive community, I know that the Episcopal Church offers a space for all to grow in faith. Read More
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Leadership Academy:
Foundations, Storytelling, and Welcome
Saturday, March 1st, 8:30am at St. Dunstan's in San Diego
Leadership Academy offers the opportunity for new and seasoned leaders to explore new ways of doing things. One of the most tremendous blessings of our diocese is the amount of wisdom and talent found in its leaders. Leadership Academy invites participants to select workshops from three tracks – Foundations, Storytelling, and Welcome.
Click Here for More Information and to Register
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TEC’s Immigration Action Toolkit
Shifting federal policy on immigration is already impacting people in all four of our counties. With this in mind, the Episcopal Church’s church-wide office routinely collects up-to-date immigration resources for congregations. Visit the Immigration Action Toolkit to find ways your congregation can help migrants, refugees, and asylum-seekers.
Click Here for More Information
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Faith to Go in Lent
This Lent enjoy the rhythm of a daily podcast, listened to while driving, exercising, making coffee, or at the end of the day, can provide connection and support. Hearing how others wrestle with or find hope in the same Scriptures can offer comfort. It reminds us that we’re not alone in the wilderness. Faith to Go in Lent will begin on Ash Wednesday, with a new episode airing Monday through Saturday each week. The final episode will air on Good Friday. And the regular episode of Faith to Go will still arrive as scheduled on Monday mornings! Read More
Faith to Go Weekly Podcast
Join Charlette and David as they explore this week’s Gospel reading from Luke 6:27-38. After sharing listener mail from King of Peace in the Episcopal Diocese of Georgia, they explore the necessity of grace in “The Golden Rule,” unpack the reality of Jesus as the Anti-Capitalist, and find ways to live into the Gospel this week. Listen Here
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ECS Moonlight Ball
Episcopal Community Services invites you to the Moonlight Ball, an unforgettable evening of celebration and impact. Join us on May 17th for a night of fine dining, live music, and exciting auctions, all in support of ECS' mission to uplift our neighbors in need. Secure your spot now!
Click Here for Ticket Information
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