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.

Thursday, February 6, 2025

WORSHIP

The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany

Sunday, February 9, 2025

9:00am with Organ/Choir and Sunday School


All are welcome!


Collect for the Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany

Set us free, O God, from the bondage of our sins,

and give us the liberty of that abundant life which you have made known to us

in your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you,

in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.


Readings for the Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany

Isaiah 6:1-8

Psalm 138

1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Luke 5:1-11


Worship Booklet for the Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany

FELLOWSHIP

"Souper" Bowl Soup/Chili Sale

on Sunday, February 9th


On Sunday, February 9th, we will offer a variety of soups and chili for the amazing price (no increase since last year!) of one container for $8, two for $15, and three for $20. Each container feeds two.


Varieties of soup available for purchase will include:

  • Corn Chowder
  • Ham Hock with Beans
  • Broccoli Cheddar
  • Gluten Free Taco Soup
  • Cream of Mushroom
  • Chicken and Dumplings
  • Potato Soup
  • Chili
  • Squash
  • Zuppa


If you signed up to make soup, please bring your cold soup or chili to church on Sunday in a cooler; there will be limited space in the refrigerator. Food safety is of the utmost importance.

ST. JOHN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH SCHOLARSHIP

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.

OUTREACH AND EVANGELIZATION

Outreach Collections


We will continue our ongoing collections for:

  • New Blankets - Domestic Violence Shelters (Denise Czer and Linda Dennehy)
  • Eyeglasses (Bob Dunn)
  • Greeting Cards - ECS Head Start (Judy McKay)
  • Clean, Gently Used Blankets, Towels and Re-Useable Drinking Containers - Dreams for Change (Bob Dunn) - Please consider donating
  • Emergency Food Pantry - South Bay Community Services (Maria and Joe Love)
  • 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.
  • 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

MINISTRY OF PRAYER

St. John's Prayer Ministries

Prayers and Squares: The Prayer Quilt Ministry

Prayers and Squares will meet in Nale Hall on Tuesday, February 11th, from 9:30am-2:30pm.

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).

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)

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)

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, Marcia Morris, Mike Gollihur,

Linda Longoria-Neff, Helena Livingston, Lee Wagenblast, Courtenay Glass, 

Diane Gustafson, Craig Nightingale, Judy Walsh-Jackson, Mark C. Jackson, Terri Valdez, 

Joe Atkins, and Casey Brown.


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 all who are discerning a call to holy orders.


In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, we pray for the Anglican Church of Australia.



In the Military Cycle of Prayer, we pray for Amphib Construction Battalion 1, NB Coronado.

PASTORAL CARE

We Are Here for You

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)

Sacramental and Spiritual Preparation

If you are interested in celebrating a sacramental/spiritual event in your life (click here)

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

ADMINISTRATION AND VESTRY

“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

Upcoming Events at St. John's


  • Sunday, February 9th: "Souperbowl" Soup Sale Fundraiser following the liturgy
  • Tuesday, February 11th: Prayers and Squares Quilt Ministry, 9:30-2:30, Nale Hall
  • Monday, February 17th: Men of St. John's Meeting, 6:00pm

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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ACROSS THE CHURCH

Faith to Go: 40 Days-40 Reflections on Scripture

By: Charlette Preslar, Director of Formation


My favorite part of recording Faith to Go each week is getting to talk about the Gospel with a friend, but talking about scripture hasn’t always come easily to me. I spent a good portion of my life questioning whether I knew enough to be part of the conversation. Yet, the weekly opportunity to wrestle with scripture has been a lynchpin in my discipleship. It has pushed me to think about how God’s word has meaning in my own life. Pair that with the gift of talking with a beloved colleague, and Monday mornings have quickly become my favorite day of the week.

Faith to Go, our diocesan podcast, is hosted by David Tremaine and myself. We follow the lectionary, reading and discussing the Gospel for the Sunday ahead. At the start of each episode, one of us shares a “God Sighting,” a place where we saw or felt God’s presence in the prior week. These two simple acts, noticing God and talking about Scripture, have enriched my faith. Read More

BIPOC Leadership Link-Up

Saturday, February 8th, 2-4pm


Black, Indigenous, & People of Color (or, BIPOC) folks from across our diocese are invited for a time of connection and conversation on Saturday, February 8th from 2-4pm at Cafe X in San Diego.

Click Here to Register

The Church Stands with Immigrants

Sunday, February 9th, 2pm


The Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego has invited EDSD to participate in a prayer service at St. Joseph’s Cathedral (1535 Third Ave) on Sunday, February 9, at 2 PM. The service will be followed by an interfaith procession from St. Joseph’s to the Federal Building (880 Front St) at 2:30 PM.

Click Here for More Information

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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