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, June 5, 2025

WORSHIP

The Day of Pentecost

Sunday, June 8, 2025

9:00am


You are invited to wear red or ethnic clothing.


Collect for the Day of Pentecost

Almighty God, on this day you opened the way of eternal life

to every race and nation by the promised gift of your Holy Spirit:

Shed abroad this gift throughout the world by the preaching of the Gospel,

that it may reach to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord,

who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit,

one God, for ever and ever. Amen.


Readings for the Day of Pentecost

Acts 2:1-21

Psalm 104:25-35, 37

Romans 8:14-17

John 14:8-27


Worship Booklet for the Day of Pentecost


Following the service, we will have a Pentecost Potluck for the parish. All are welcome to attend - even if you can't bring a dish.

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

Thank you for your donations of new blankets for domestic violence shelters!

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, June 10th, from 9:30am-1:30pm.

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)

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, 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, Jamie Attaway, Niki Phan, Israel Cabrera, Jim Lindshield, Marla Lopez,

and Georgene Nightingale.


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 fifth bishop of San Diego, the Standing Committee, the Diocesan Staff, The Episcopal Church Center in Ocean Beach, its various ministries, and the people it serves.


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


In the Military Cycle of Prayer, we pray for 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band, MCAS Miramar.

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

“Beacon of Hope”

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

 

Capital Campaign Goal:  $500,000

 

Capital Campaign Donations Pledged: $206,610

Percentage of Goal Achieved: 41%


Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

Your generosity makes it possible for St. John's to remain a "Beacon of Hope"


With the new roof completed, our beautiful Church campus continues to have significant maintenance and repairs needs for the Church, Nale Hall, Graves' Pavilion, and the School.


The church exists as the People of God, but also,

as the home from which God is worshiped and the needs of people are served.


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


  • Tuesday, June 10th: Prayers and Squares Quilt Ministry, 9:30-1:30, Nale Hall
  • Tuesday, June 10th & Thursday, June 12th: Tai Chi, 2:00-3:00pm, Nale Hall
  • Monday, June 16th: MOSJ Meeting, 6:00pm, Nale Hall
  • Thursday, June 19th: DOK Meeting, 9:30am, Rev. Stott Conference Room

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

A Joyful Journey as Campus Missioner

at California State University San Marcos

By: Desteny Sanchez-Lopez, Campus Missioner CSUSM


Becoming a Campus Missioner at California State University San Marcos has been one of the most fulfilling and transformative experiences of my life. I am truly overjoyed and grateful for the opportunity to serve in this role, which has allowed me to grow not only in my own faith but also in my ability to share God’s love with others. This journey has been marked by meaningful connections, enriching Bible studies, and inspiring fellowship that continue to deepen my commitment to this mission.

One of the greatest blessings of this role has been the opportunity to build genuine connections with fellow students and members of the surrounding community. Through one-on-one conversations and group Bible studies, I have witnessed the profound impact that the Word of God can have on individuals. Each study session, whether intimate or communal, becomes a space where we can reflect, learn, and grow together. These moments often turn into transformative encounters, opening hearts and minds to the beauty and truth of God’s message. Read More

Faith and Action — Pentecost with Faith to Go


This week, Charlette and David dive into John 14: 8-17, reflecting on how God moves in the world and how Christ gives us guidance for action. With thoughtful conversation and practical takeaways, they explore how this passage invites us to live faithfully in our world today.

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