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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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The Fourth Sunday of Easter
Sunday, May 11, 2025
9:00am
with the Celebration of Holy Baptism
of
Jason Maigue, Jr., Jaden Sky Maigue, and Love Marie Gail Maigue
Collect for the Fourth Sunday of Easter
O God, whose Son Jesus is the good shepherd of your people:
Grant that when we hear his voice we may know him who calls us each by name, and follow where he leads; who, with you and the Holy Spirit,
lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Readings for the Fourth Sunday of Easter
Acts 9:36-43
Psalm 23
Revelation 7:9-17
John 10:22-30
Worship Booklet for the Fourth Sunday of Easter
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Día de los Niños at St. John's:
ECS Head Start Celebrates Chula Vista's Children
By: Chris Tumilty, EDSD Director of Communications
At the core of our faith is the call to love our neighbors and care for the vulnerable, especially children. Jesus placed children at the center of his ministry, saying, “Let the little children come to me…” (Matthew 19:14). St. John’s Episcopal Church in Chula Vista has embraced that calling. And this year’s Día de los Niños celebration on April 30 was a wonderful expression of that care in action.
More than 160 students, their siblings, and parents gathered on the St. John’s campus–home to one of the region’s largest Episcopal Community Services (ECS) Head Start programs– for a joyous, carnival-style event. It buzzed with music, snacks, games, stickers, and face painting. But embedded into the celebration was a deeper truth: a church community living into its mission, even as the program it supports now faces a critical threat. Read More
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Episcopal Community Services’ Head Start in Danger
A newly proposed federal budget would eliminate Head Start funding entirely, cutting off access to early education and essential family support services for thousands of underserved children across the San Diego region. We can’t let this happen. Families rely on Head Start for stability and a strong start in life.
TAKE ACTION NOW! Contact your Congress Members by clicking below.
Please share this message with your network.
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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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Prayers and Squares: The Prayer Quilt Ministry
Prayers and Squares will meet in Nale Hall on Tuesday, May 13th 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).
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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
Daughters of the King will meet on Thursday, May 15th
at 9:30am in the Rev. Al Stott Conference Room.
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, 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, Tami Loehr, 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. John's, Indio.
In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, we pray for the Nippon Sei Ko Kai.
In the Military Cycle of Prayer, we pray for US Navy Nurses Corps on their 117th birthday.
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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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Community Sale
Saturday, May 10th 10:00-3:00
The Community Sale is Phase 3 of our Nale Hall and Kitchen Clean Out project sponsored by the Men of St. John's.
Volunteers are needed the day of the Community Sale from 9:30am - 3:00pm.
The more volunteers we have, the fewer staff Annie's Attic will have to pay.
Thereby, we will make for money for the Church.
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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 Pledged: $192,372
Percentage of Goal Achieved: 38%
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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Tuesday, May 13th: Prayers and Squares, 9:30-1:30, Nale Hall
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Tuesday, May 13th & Thursday, May 15th: Tai Chi, 2:00-3:00pm, Nale Hall
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Thursday, May 15th: Daughters of the King, 9:30 am in the Conference Room
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Sunday, May 18th: Vestry Meeting, 10:30am (following our 9:00am Service)
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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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Faith to Go
I Have Told You and You Do Not Believe - Easter 4
Charlette and David explore this week’s Gospel reading from John 10:22-30. Together, they discuss what it means to follow Jesus.
Listen Here
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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
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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
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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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