Thursday, July 14, 2022

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.

A Prayer for Peace Among the Nations (BCP 816)

Let us pray in this time of conflict for the countries of Russia and the Ukraine,

Almighty God our heavenly Father, guide the nations of the world

into the way of justice and truth, and establish among them

that peace which is the fruit of righteousness,

that they may become the kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Amen.

San Diego Pride Parade 2022

Saturday, July 16th

We have been invited to join our larger faith family from St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral

and walk the 1.5 miles from the Pride flag at University Ave & Normal St. in Hillcrest to Balboa Park.

We will meet between 9:00 & 10:00am by the big Pride flag in Hillcrest. Look for St. Paul’s Cathedral banner, which is contingent #62.

We will be walking behind St. Paul’s Cathedral banner and we encourage you to wear a St. John’s shirt if you have one. 

It will be a fairly warm day so plan accordingly – water, sunscreen, hats, etc.

Understandably this may be a difficult walk for some and another way of support may be to find a spot along the route to cheer us on. 

If you would like to walk with us, please call/text one of us so that we can find each other in the crowd. Make sure you include your name in the text so we know it’s you.

Tom Brzeczek:  619-481-1256

Jeff Bates:        206-579-9435

Scott Bricknell: 484-995-3597

Cliff Berkowitz: 619-933-3511

St. John's will celebrate La Misa in English

July 28th at 6:00pm

an opportunity to gather to celebrate Mass

in English while celebrating Latino/Hispanic culture and heritage.

Social – Music – Mass – Dinner

All are welcome to attend  -  Please invite family and friends

Please contact us to reserve a place at the table:

619-422-4141  or  [email protected]

Choir Appreciation Sunday

July 31st in Nale Hall following our Sunday liturgy

In appreciation for all the time and talent that the

choir has share with us to make our worship beautiful - we would like to honor and celebrate them with a champagne reception.

Please join us as we recognize  our wonderful choir!

St. John's Bake Sale

Sunday, July 31st in Nale Hall following our liturgy

Brownies, Cookies, and Pies . . . oh, my!

Our Bake Sale in February was so successful that we’re trying it again on Sunday,

July 31.  We would appreciate your donation of (preferably homemade) goodies and your purchase of foods others have brought.

Enjoy them during the social hour following church and/or take them home.

Cookies and brownies should be individually wrapped, and we’ll have small bags if needed.  Cakes and pies will be sold whole.

Questions? Contact Diane Gustafson: 619-253-7298 or [email protected]

As has been previously announced, our columbarium is in disrepair. We are in need of a new columbarium and memorial garden.  

It is our responsibility to provide a respectful, dignified place for the perpetual care for our loved ones who have gone before us and for ourselves in the future.

The Columbarium Committee and Vestry have given careful consideration, discussion, and decision-making in the creation of a new Columbarium and Memorial Garden.

You can see a conceptual 3D rending of the new Columbarium and Memorial Garden -

click here

To Note:  

• the Columbarium will be constructed of charcoal colored granite so that the etching of Names and Dates will stand out more; 
• the empty square pedestal is where the current statue of St. John “the Beloved” will stand

Please consider how much you could donate to the Columbarium Fund Drive.  

Goal: $45,000.00

Raised to Date: $26,010.00

Percentage of Goal: 58%

As an incentive, a generous donor has offered a matching gift, dollar for dollar, for all the money that is donated towards our columbarium fund. 

Your generosity to the new Columbarium and Memorial Garden will demonstrate your care for those who have gone before as well as those who remain.

During the construction time, the remains of our loved ones will be held safely and respectfully in the Rev. Al Stott Conference Room of the Graves Pavilion.

You may wish to purchase a niche in the new Columbarium for $2,500. Any dollar amount over the purchase price of a niche, will be considered a donation to the Columbarium Fund Drive.

Thank you for your commitment and generosity.

Your Columbarium Committee and Vestry  

The Sixth Sunday after Pentecost

Sunday, July 17, 2022

9:00 am

Come, pray, sing, receive Holy Communion,

and join us for fellowship following our liturgy.

A word about our worship -

our worship service begins with the lighting of the altar candles into the prelude

and ends after the postlude with the extinguishing of the candles.

A sense of prayerful reflection is appropriate to be maintained.

Collect For the Sixth Sunday after Pentecost

Almighty God, the fountain of all wisdom,

you know our necessities before we ask and our ignorance in asking:

Have compassion on our weakness, and mercifully give us those things

which for our unworthiness we dare not, and for our blindness we cannot ask; through the worthiness of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord,

who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,

one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Readings for the Sixth Sunday after Pentecost

Genesis 18:1-10a

Psalm 15

Colossians 1:15-28

Luke 10:38-42

Worship Booklet for the Sixth Sunday after Pentecost, July 17, 2022

If you are not able to attend, please join our livestream service:

St. John's website: saint-johns.org

St. John's YouTube Channel: St. John's Episcopal Church, Chula Vista

As San Diego County has moved into the medium-risk category for COVID-19, 

mask wearing is voluntary, but highly recommended.

Reflection on Luke 10: 38-42

This Gospel story brings up a question of identity and roles. Martha accuses Mary not only of not helping to serve dinner—which is the duty of a woman—but for sitting at Jesus’ feet—which is the prerogative of a male disciple. Women were not permitted to receive religious instruction under the rabbinical law, but some nevertheless persisted. By sitting at Jesus’ feet, listening to his religious teachings, Mary demonstrated bravery in transgressing the deep-seated prohibition of women in the role of disciple. And Jesus was complicit in the (righteous) transgression by allowing and then praising Mary for it. He doesn’t necessarily denounce the old ways, but gently affirms the new models.

Today we celebrate such stories in which Jesus allowed and invited women into his ministry and mission. But how would the stories be received if Jesus had actively crossed into participating in a “woman’s role?” If he had helped Martha in the kitchen to prepare and serve the meal? Perhaps the examples Jesus gives of crossing societal boundaries are political statements not in that they promote crossing gender roles, but in that they prioritize the true meaning of his ministry—to listen, learn, and be changed by the Word of God.

• How do you live into your role as a disciple of Jesus?
• Examine what societal norms govern your life, especially around gender.  What comes up?

Altar Flowers for 2022

The Altar Flowers for July 17, 2022 are given by Michael and Marcia Morris

in celebration of their anniversary.

Our 2022 Altar Flower sign-up is available in the Narthex. If you are not able to sign up in person, please contact the office to see if your desired date is available. If you donate online, please contact Maria with your dedication: [email protected]

Suggested donation is $40.00.

Christian Initiation

Do you desire to make a commitment of faith in the Episcopal Church?

You are invited to celebrate the sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation or the rites of Reception or Reaffirmation of Baptismal Vows

Holy Baptism

Holy Baptism is full initiation into Christ’s Body, the church. Baptism creates a bond which indissoluble and unrepeatable.

Our church recognizes all baptism performed with water in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

We do not repeat a baptism that was validly celebrated.

Those who are baptized are thereby admitted to Holy Communion. Baptized infants should receive Holy Communion regularly.

Confirmation, Reception, Reaffirmation of Baptismal Vows

Confirmation is the renewal of baptismal vows for those baptized at an early age who desire to make their first adult affirmation of faith. It is a sacrament of mature adulthood.

Reception is a renewal of baptismal vows for those who have made a mature affirmation of faith in any other Christian church and who now wish to join the Episcopal Church.

Reaffirmation of Baptismal Vows is a renewal of baptismal vows

• for those who were baptized as adults without laying on of hands by a bishop,
• for those who have made a mature affirmation of faith but have returned from a lapse of Christian practice,
• for those concluding a period of personal or pastoral crisis, and
• for those who are experiencing a new call from God to grow in faith or to begin a new ministry

If you have any questions about these sacraments and/or rites or have a desire to deepen you commitment of faith in the Episcopal Church, please contact Rev. Roger Haenke.

Outreach Collections

We will continue our ongoing collections for:

• New Blankets - Domestic Violence Shelters (Denise Czer and Linda Dennehy)
• Pill Bottles - Matthew 25 Ministries (Sally Elliott)
• Eyeglasses - (Norma Dunn)
• Greeting Cards - ECS HeadStart (Judy McKay)
• Clean, Gently Used Blankets - Dreams for Change (Norma Dunn)
• Emergency Food Pantry - South Bay Community Services (Maria and Joe Love)
• Blessings in a Bag - For our neighbors who are living outside. 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

Centennial Events 

St. John’s Parish BBQ and Chili Contest on Saturday, August 13th, hosted by the MOSJ

St. John’s Centennial Dinner on Saturday, September 17th at 6:00pm in Nale Hall

St. John’s Centennial Liturgy with a visitation from Bishop Susan Brown Snook

on Sunday, September 18th at 9:00am in the church

If you are interested in helping with any of these events, please notify

Maria Love in the Office: 619-422-4141/ [email protected]

or Diane Gustafson: 619-253-7298/ [email protected] 

Centennial Cookbook

Copies of the Centennial Cookbook will be available for sale after church this Sunday. The price is $15 or 2 for $25. These would make great Christmas gifts for friends and family!

We Are Here For You!



If you, a family member, neighbor or a friend are interested in celebrating a significant event in your spiritual life, please know that you are welcome.

We would be honored to be a part of your Baptism, Holy Communion, Quinceañera, Marriage, Renewal of Vows or Anointing of the Sick.

At St. John's, no matter who you are or where you are on your spiritual journey - you are welcome here

Women’s Fellowship Luncheon

Diane Gustafson is hosting a luncheon for St. John’s women on Friday, July 15 at 11:30a.m. 

Diane will provide soft drinks and water, and each woman attending is asked to bring an item for the Faith Salad. This is a unique and fun way to have lunch because everyone brings something for a salad (protein like eggs or ham, greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, dressing, etc.) and we have faith that it will all be balanced. St. John’s has done this several times in the past, and it has always worked out!

Hospitality Hosts Needed!



Please join us for hospitality after the Sunday morning worship service. 

If you would like to host a Sunday, you may sign up on the poster in Nale Hall or by calling or emailing Maria at 619-422-4141 or [email protected]

Refreshments should be individually portioned or wrapped, or served by a server who is the only one touching the serving implements. Coffee and Clean-up are done by our Sexton, Ryan Attaway.

Current Available Dates:

July 17

August 7

August 14

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.

Please contact Rev. Roger ( [email protected])

to be included in the Zoom meeting.

The Morning Prayer guide can be found here:

Morning Prayer, July 20

Parish Prayer Lists

Birthday and Anniversary Prayers

We would like to acknowledge and pray for anyone celebrating a birthday and/or anniversary in the coming week. Please let us know by Thursday of the prior week so that we can pray for you during the Sunday liturgy. 

Our Parish Prayer Intentions

Today and every day include some time for prayer, for yourself,

for your church family, and for those in need.

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, Daniel Getreu, Jamal Warner, Matt Hernandez, Devon Strunk, Taylor Harrold, Jorge Zuazua, Sebastian Morales,

Richie Lebron, Andrew C. Dugger, Dan and Chelsey Nyaradi, Ryan Lothspeich,

and Roberto Johnson and the crew of USS Essex.

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

Scott Hunter, Steve Magill, Gary & Shirley McCarren, Ann Lindshield, the McClure family, Christy and Mike Gollihur, Norma Dunn, Anna Jones, and Linda Longoria-Neff.

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. Bartholomew's

in Poway.

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

In the Military Cycle of Prayer, we pray for all Sailors and Marines stationed on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar.

New California Law Requires the Recycling of Organic Waste

The City of Chula Vista has adopted the California state law regarding recycling.

You will notice new trash receptacles in Nale Hall. These receptacles will be used to handle our waste correctly and to comply with SB 1383.

The signs on our trash receptacles will advise you:

BLUE RECYCLE

• Aluminum cans and glass bottles.
• Clean paper products.
• Aluminum foil.
• Hard plastic (spoons, forks, knives)
• Clean cardboard

GREEN WASTE

• ALL FOOD!
• Any paper products with food or drink on or in them. (Cups, plates etc.)

REGULAR (Black) TRASH

• Non recyclable plastic & mixed plastics.
• Styrofoam, composite materials.
• Glass other than bottles & jars.
• Plastic bags

Your Vestry Corner

A little clarity on Fundraising and the Budget

Each year when the Finance Committee develops the budget, under the General Fund there is a Line Item for Fundraising, the amount of which is based on the amount raised the previous year. This year the amount is $5000.00. In order to meet the requirements of the general fund, which we must do in order to maintain a balanced budget, all fundraising dollars must go in that line item until that amount is reached. That’s not to say we can’t raise more than 5K, hopefully we will, that will potentially allow us to increase our Fund Raiser line item for next year. The only exception to that requirement is when the vestry designates a fundraiser for a specific purpose. In order for the vestry to effectively maintain our budget it is imperative that all fundraisers be presented to and approved by the vestry.

An example of the exception to the Line Item requirement is our present Columbium Fundraiser. There have been a number of questions as to how that Fundraiser works. First it’s important to remember that what allows people to be very generous with their donations is their ability to deduct that donation off their taxes. Here is where we have to be a little careful, the question that’s been asked; If I purchase a niche will that $2,500.00 be counted as a donation?, the answer, no. You are receiving something for your money, therefore that can’t be counted as a donation and does not qualify as a Tax Deduction. Anything over the purchase amount you give would count as a donation.

I hope this gives a little more understanding of how our Budget and Fundraising works. Please remember, your vestry really wants to hear from you with any and all ideas you have concerning ideas for Fundraising.  

by David Dennehy

The Vestry

Lynn Young, Senior Warden

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Tom Brzeczek, Junior Warden

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Jane Ferguson, Clerk

Bill Cheney, Treasurer

Diane Gustafson, Recorder

Pamela Brittain

Alice Burnham

David Dennehy

Alejandra Valdez-Beer

Upcoming Events at St. John's

• July 15: Women's Fellowship Luncheon, 11:30am at the home of Diane Gustafson

• July 18: Men of St. John's Meeting, 6:00pm at the home of Tom Brzeczek 

• July 28: La Misa in English, 6:00pm in Nale Hall

• July 31: Bake Sale, 10:15am in Nale Hall

3rd Quarter Calendar of Events

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 [email protected].

Rev. Roger will be in the office on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. 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.

Bishop's Reflections from General Convention 2022

By: Bishop Susan Brown Snook

The Episcopal Church’s General Convention is normally a giant spectacle – a gathering of thousands every three years, complete with inspiring worship, multiple gatherings of every possible interest group, and a vast exhibit hall offering many products and services. This year’s version in Baltimore, which just concluded, was a smaller, quieter, more cautious convention. It was shortened from eight days to four; people who didn’t have a specific role supporting the legislative function of Convention were asked to stay home; there was no exhibit hall and no outside gatherings; and attendees were asked to mask at all times. Despite all the precautions (including daily Covid testing), over two dozen deputies and bishops tested positive during the gathering, and other infections may arise as people return home.

Nevertheless, the Spirit was present, and the Convention made some important decisions. This is my fifth Convention – three as a deputy, one as a volunteer, and now my first as a bishop. Convention operates in two houses – the House of Bishops, in which all living bishops have seat, voice, and vote, and the House of Deputies, composed of four clergy and four lay deputies from each diocese (plus one alternate in each order). Read More

Creation Care 101

Thinking about starting a Creation Care ministry but need more information on creation care? Consider participating in Creation Care 101, a free program, toolkit, and community-building resource designed for the church.

Click here for more information and to register.

DSJC Invites You to Network

July 23, 2022, from 9:30-11:30am on Zoom

The Diocesan Service & Justice Coalition is a group of dedicated service/outreach and peace/social justice coordinators who gather to network and share ideas and collaborate on projects to make a greater impact in our community.

Click here for more information

Find Us at the SD Pride Festival

The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego is hosting a Good News Festival booth at the SD Pride Festival July 16-17. Join us in celebrating love and sharing the Good News of Christ at Pride. 

Click here for more information.

Help Ukrainian Refugees



Episcopal Relief & Development continues to work with Anglican and ecumenical partners to provide aid to people displaced by the crisis in Ukraine. 

Please click the button below to donate:

760 First Ave   Chula Vista, CA   91910

(619) 422-4141  |  [email protected]  |  www.saint-johns.org