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, May 15, 2025

WORSHIP

The Fifth Sunday of Easter

Sunday, May 18, 2025

9:00am


with the Celebration of Holy Baptism

of 

Ezekiel Joshua Pino


Collect for the Fifth Sunday of Easter

Almighty God, whom truly to know is everlasting life:

Grant us so perfectly to know your Son Jesus Christ

to be the way, the truth, and the life,

that we may steadfastly follow his steps in the way that leads to eternal life; through Jesus Christ your Son 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 Fifth Sunday of Easter

Acts 11:1-18

Psalm 148

Revelation 21:1-6

John 13:31-35


Worship Booklet for the Fifth Sunday of Easter

IN PREPARATION FOR MEMORIAL DAY

In preparation for the Remembrance of Memorial Day on May 26th, please inform the office if you have had a family member from any branch of the military die in active service since last Memorial Day or if your loved one was missing from last year's Memorial Day Roll Call. Please contact Maria at info@saint-johns.org with any new names, or to check for your loved one's names on our previous list.

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

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, Liz Dewar, Patty Casillas, Duncan and Celia Wright and family, Nancy Stewart, Jamie Attaway, Niki Phan, Israel Cabrera, and Jim Lindshield.


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. Matthew’s, National City and for the richness and diverse cultures in the church and the essential role of intercultural dialogue and development.


In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, we pray for the Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and the Middle East


In the Military Cycle of Prayer, we pray for USS Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee (DDG 123).

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: $196,610

Percentage of Goal Achieved: 39%


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


  • Sunday, May 18th: Vestry Meeting, 10:30am (following our 9:00am Service)
  • Monday, May 19th: MOSJ meeting, 6:00pm at Tim and Gloria Attaway's home
  • Tuesday, May 20th & Thursday, May 22nd: Tai Chi, 2:00-3:00pm, Nale Hall

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

The Antidote for Political Overwhelm

By: Lori Thiel, EDSD Executive Council Member


Have you ever felt overwhelmed by politics? As Christians, our faith can anchor our hope and reinforce our resilience. If you’re looking for a way to dispel despair and channel your values, the Episcopal Church can light the way.

The Episcopal Church advocates for its public policy priorities to the U.S. government through its Office of Government Relations (OGR) and the Episcopal Public Policy Network. These organizations work in tandem to influence policy and legislation on critical issues and positions based on General Convention and Executive Council resolutions that align with our values as Episcopalians and Christians. Read More

The EDSD Gun Safety Working Group

Offers Resources To Congregations

By: Paul Conrey, EDSD Gun Safety Working Group Chair


The Gun Safety Working Group is pleased to offer support as your congregation begins the process of considering Resolution 24-05: To Require Individual Congregations to Consider Declaring Their Church Property as Weapon-Free Zones, adopted at our 2024 Diocesan Convention.

Resolution 24-05 calls upon each parish and mission in the Diocese to formally consider adopting a policy that designates church property as a weapon-free zone. While it does not mandate any congregation to take this step, it does require discussion and discernment at the local level. The resolution recognizes the unique contexts of each community. It upholds the importance of local autonomy while also affirming our diocesan commitment to promoting peace, safety, and the sanctity of life in our worship spaces.

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Faith to Go

Love One Another As I Have Loved You - Easter 5



Join Charlette and David as they explore this week’s Gospel reading from John 13:31-35 alongside Anne Kellett. Together, they unpack the gentleness of Christ and our “growing-up” for the work ahead. Tune in for fresh insights, meaningful reflections, and ways to live into the Gospel this week.

Listen Here

Diocesan Service and Justice Meeting

Saturday, May 17th, 9:30-11:30am


Join the Diocesan Service & Justice Coalition on Saturday, May 17th from 9:30-11:30 am on Zoom with dedicated service/outreach and peace/social justice parishioners from around the Diocese. Be inspired and help us collaborate to make a greater impact in our community.

Click Here to Register

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

St. Andrew’s Organ Dedication Concert

Sunday, May 18th at 4:00pm


Join the people of St. Andrew’s, La Mesa at 4 pm on Sunday, May 18th, for the dedication their new Allan GX350 Organ with a free concert featuring internationally acclaimed organist, Jonas Nordwall.

Click Here for More Information

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