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The Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday, October 27th, 2024
9:00am with Organ/Choir and Sunday School
With the Celebration of Holy Baptism of Janelle Muñoz
All are welcome!
Collect for the Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost
Almighty and everlasting God, increase in us the gifts of faith, hope, and charity; and, that we may obtain what you promise, make us love what you command; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Readings for the Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost
Jeremiah 31:7-9
Psalm 126
Hebrews 7:23-28
Mark 10:46-52
Worship Booklet for the Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost
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2024 Altar Flowers
The altar flowers for October 27, 2024 are given by Iris Atkins
in celebration of her daughter Arienne Vanas' birthday on October 2nd.
Our 2024 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: maria@saint-johns.org
Suggested donation is $40.00.
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Save the dates for our upcoming La Misa in English celebrations
Monday, November 4th – Dia de Los Muertos (November 2nd)
Tuesday, December 10th – Our Lady of Guadalupe (December 12th)
Celebrating Latino/Hispanic Culture and Faith
with
Social / Music / Mass / Potluck Dinner
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OUTREACH AND EVANGELIZATION | |
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Ministry Project: Comforting Hearts
Join us on Wednesdays from 10:00am to 12:00 noon to make heart-shaped pillows for breast cancer patients at Sharp Cancer Clinic, Chula Vista. Each pillow will come with a hand-written note of prayer and encouragement.
You don't need to know how to sew- all are welcome to help with this project.
Contact Debbie Lothspeich for more information.
Meeting dates:
October 30th and November 6th.
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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 - Dreams for Change (Bob Dunn)
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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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Annual Stewardship Campaign
Sunday, October 27th thru Sunday, November 24th
Sowing Seeds of Hope
"As for the seed in the good soil,
these are the ones who, when they hear the word,
hold it fast in an honest and good heart, and bear fruit with patient endurance."
Luke 8:15 (NRSV)
Who has sown seed of hope in me?
In whom have I sown seeds of hope?
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TRIBUTE TO THE REV. MICHAEL KAEHR | |
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I am honored to share a few words today about Fr. Michael Kaehr’s service to St. John’s as rector, and later as generous benefactor. Fr. Michael was called to St. Johns in 1988, following the sudden death of my dad,
Fr. Jerry Graves, who had been the priest here for close to 20 years. The first thing that struck me was his excellent singing voice, which he used to chant the service music and lustily sing the hymns. I was interested to learn that he had previously been a music educator, which was also my profession, but he had several years previously felt the call to the ministry. The combination of his musicianship paired with his loving and giving spirit became one very special priest who served St. John’s in so many wonderful ways over the next 10 years.
Something else I noticed about Fr Michael through the years he served was his strength to face obstacles with faith, dignity and resilience. I always felt he could bring our congregation through any rough waters. When the day came that we lost our church buildings to the fire in 1994, Fr. Michael took the bull by the horns and led us through the difficult days of destruction and sorrow to the joyful days of rebuilding and joy. His personal attention to the design of many of the architectural aspects of our new sanctuary and surrounding structures resulted in St. John’s being one of the most spectacularly beautiful churches in our diocese. His act of forgiveness toward the person who had set the fire was a lesson in humility to us all. With Fr. Michael as our shepherd, St. Johns rose from the ashes and still stands today.
Following his tenure here as priest, Fr. Michael married his true love, Nancy, who was the loveliest and kindest woman you could ever imagine. Together they supported not only St. John’s, but so many other churches, charities, and people in so many ways. Since Nancy’s passing in 2018, Fr. Michael to this day continues to exhibit the kindness and generosity of both himself and his beloved wife, with his many gifts for the restoration and welfare of St. John’s. And he does it all quietly and with no expectations for recognition. So, today we thank you. The people of St. John’s are so grateful for all you have done for us through the last 36 years. You are a true example of what God calls all of us to be. Thank you, Fr. Michael. We love you.
-Jane Ferguson
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Election Day: November 5, 2024
Tuesday, November 5th is Election Day. The church will be open from 9:00am-3:00pm for anyone who would like to spend time in private prayer for our country and for the election of all who hold public office.
Prayer booklets will be available.
For an Election in our Country (BCP, p. 822)
Almighty God, to whom we must account for all our powers and privileges:
Guide the people of the United States
in the election of officials and representatives;
that, by faithful administration and wise laws,
the rights of all may be protected
and our nation be enabled to fulfill your purposes;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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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 to 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
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, Devon Strunk, Matt Hernandez, Daniel Getreu, Taylor Harrold, Jorge Zuazua, Sebastian Morales, Roberto Chavez, Ryan Lothspeich, Andrew C. Dugger, Dan and Chelsey Nyaradi, Gen. G.C. Heinrich, Pedro Bonilla, and Patrick King.
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,
Barbara Oliveira, Ann and Bill Rogers, Karen Polk, Bob Milam, James Kellogg Burnham III, Marcia Morris, Mike Gollihur, Nguyen Buton, 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. Paul’s, Yuma and for migrants and all who minister to them:
Lord Jesus, when you multiplied the loaves and fishes, you provided more than food for the body, you offered us the gift of yourself, the gift which satisfies every hunger and quenches every thirst! Your disciples were filled with fear and doubt, but you poured out your love and compassion on the migrant crowd, welcoming them as brothers and sisters. Amen.
In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, we pray for The Church in Wales.
In the Military Cycle of Prayer, we pray for USS Chafee (DDG 90).
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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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ADMINISTRATION AND VESTRY | |
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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 Received: $150,871
Percentage of Goal Achieved: 30%
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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Sunday, October 27th: Vestry Meeting, 10:30am (following our 9:00am Liturgy)
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Sunday, November 3rd: All Saints Day Liturgy, the Rev. Cathey Dowdle presiding The Commendation and Committal of Joy Tripp will follow the liturgy, in the St. John's Columbarium
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Monday, November 4th: La Misa in English 6:00pm in Nale Hall,
Celebrating Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
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Tuesday, November 5th: Election Day; St. John's church will be open during business hours (9:00am-3:00pm) for private prayer
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Monday, November 11th: Veteran's Day, Office Closed
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Wednesday, November 27th: Interfaith Thanksgiving Prayer Service at 7:00pm in the Church. Reception to follow in Nale Hall
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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 remotely on Monday and Tuesday, and in the office on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. 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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Diocesan Convention 2024: All You Need to Know
By: Chris Tumilty, Director of Communications
Our annual Diocesan Convention is just around the corner! Bringing together clergy and lay leaders from across the diocese, Convention is a time of worship, fellowship, and important decision-making. This gathering offers an opportunity to reflect on where we’ve been, where we are, and where we are called to go as a diocese. Delegates will vote on resolutions, elect new leaders, and participate in discussions that shape our diocese. In addition to business sessions, there will be opportunities for learning, fun, and prayer.
To help you get ready, we’ve prepared everything you need to know about the upcoming Convention. Read More
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LGBTQIA+ Inclusion Summit
October 26th, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
The recently formed EDSD LGBTQIA+ Inclusion Task Force is gathering those with lived experience and local thought leaders for a half-day Summit, and we want to hear from you! Join us for the day, for a season, or for the next year. Our working mission is: "to assist the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego in becoming congregations where all God's people, in the fullness of their gender identity, expression, and sexuality, are celebrated for who God has created them to be."
Click Here to Register
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Town Hall on Ballot Measures
October 30th, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
You are invited to St. Paul’s Cathedral for a Town Hall meeting on the propositions on the ballot. Ms. Lori Thiel of the League of Women Voters will be the presenter. Light refreshments will be provided and all are welcome. Join in this nonpartisan event and learn more about what is on the ballot this November.
Click Here for More Information
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Presiding Bishop Investiture Live Stream
November 2nd, 8:00am
Episcopal congregations and dioceses across the church are planning local watch parties to celebrate the Nov. 2 investiture service of Presiding Bishop-elect Sean Rowe. All are invited to tune in to the event webpage for the livestream link. The 8 a.m. PST service will be livestreamed to The Episcopal Church’s Facebook page.
Click Here for More Information
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Sacred Ground Info Session
November 6th, 3:00-4:00pm
Find out more on November 6 from 3-4pm about new Sacred Ground Circles, the Episcopal Church’s film & reading based dialogue series on race, racism & faith. “Circles” (discussion groups) provide the opportunity for difficult but respectful and transformative dialogue.
Click Here for More Information
New Sacred Ground Circle Starting
A new EDSD-wide Sacred Ground circle (discussion group) is starting Wednesday, November 20, 3-5 pm. Circles are open to EVERYONE in the diocese and beyond. If your church has not yet organized a circle, or if you weren’t able to participate before, this is your chance!
Click Here to Register
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Holiday Interfaith Prayer Breakfast
November 21st, 8:00-9:30am
St. Paul's Senior Services (PACE) cordially invites you to an interfaith celebration breakfast! Kick off the holiday season with a morning of prayer, music, reflection and fellowship. All are welcome! Net proceeds benefit the expansion of St. Paul’s PACE. Donations and sponsorships help keep this event free to the community!
Click Here for More Information
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