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A Prayer for our Country in Remembrance of September 11th
and as we look forward to the upcoming election:
Almighty God, who has given us this good land for our heritage:
We humbly pray that we may always prove ourselves a people
mindful of your favor and glad to do your will.
Bless our land with honorable industry, sound learning, and pure manners.
Save us from violence, discord, and confusion; from pride and arrogance,
and from every evil way. Defend our liberties, and fashion into one united people the multitudes brought to this country out of many kindreds and tongues.
Endue with the spirit of wisdom those to whom in your Name
we entrust the authority of government, that there may be justice and peace
at home, and that, through obedience to your law,
we may show forth your praise among the nations of the earth.
In the time of prosperity, fill our hearts with thankfulness,
and in the day of trouble, suffer not our trust in you to fail;
all this we ask through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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The Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday, September 15, 2024
9:00am
Collect for the Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
O God, because without you we are not able to please you,
mercifully grant that your Holy Spirit
may in all things direct and rule our hearts;
through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Readings for the Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
Isaiah 50:4-9a
Psalm 116:1-8
James 3:1-12
Mark 8:27-38
Worship Booklet for the Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
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Welcome
Annual Visitation of Bishop Susan Brown Snook
Sunday, September 15, 2024 at 9:00am
with the celebrations of
Confirmation and Reception into the Episcopal Church
There will be a reception and conversation with Bishop Susan
in Nale Hall following the liturgy
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2024 Altar Flowers
The altar flowers for September 15, 2024 are given by
Bill and Diane Gustafson in memory of Rose Urbanic and Jeff Sederoff.
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
November 4th – Dia de Los Muertos (November 2nd)
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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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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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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Diane Gustafson's cousin Fred Federoff of Canonsburg, PA, received a quilt blessed by Rev. Roger on September 1. Fred says:
Please tell everyone at St. John's that I really appreciate the prayer quilt. It is a wonderful gift. It will be a great comfort for me as I go through surgery, chemo, and radiation for my diagnosed spindle sarcoma. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
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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, Linda Longoria-Neff, Ann and Bill Rogers, Karen Polk, Bob Milam,
James Kellogg Burnham III, Marcia Morris, Mike Gollihur, Tom Brosche, Fred Federoff, Monica Mendez, and Henry Martinez.
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.
For the Deceased
Pray for the repose of the soul of Louise Olson
Rest eternal grant to her, O Lord;
And let light perpetual shine upon her.
May her soul and the souls of all the departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Cycle of Prayers for the Church
In the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, we pray for the clergy and people of St. Paul’s Cathedral, San Diego and for our Ecumenical partnerships on the International Day of Peace, September 21.
In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, we pray for The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion).
In the Military Cycle of Prayer, we pray for USS Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee(DDG 123).
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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: $147,371
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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Monday, September 16th: MOSJ Meeting, 6:00pm
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Thursday, September 19th: DOK Meeting, 9:30am, Rev. Stott Conference Room
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Tuesday, September 24th: La Misa in English, Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, 6:00pm, Nale Hall
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Sunday, October 6th: Liturgy in Thanksgiving for Creation with Blessing of the Animals, 9:00am in the courtyard
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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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Two Free Concerts at St. Mark's Church
Saturday, September 28th, 3pm – 4pm
Old Fashioned Hymn Sing-Along Concert!
Featuring our Music Director/Pianist Jason Chase,
Spanish musicians and Organist Margaret Gaillard
Saturday, October 5th, 3pm
Lutheran World Relief Quilters Concert
Featuring Vocalist Angie Mulder & Musical Director/Pianist Jason Chase.
A concert celebrating the Quilter’s at St. Mark’s with Lutheran World Relief. Over 30 quilts will be on display and available for purchase.
St. Mark’s Church
580 Hilltop Dr. Chula Vista 91910
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Aligning Values with Votes
By: EDSD Coalition of Voter Advocates
As people of faith, we are called to engage thoughtfully and prayerfully in the political process. Voting is a way to express our hope for a better future, where the needs of the vulnerable are addressed, and policies promoting the well-being of all are uplifted. In this election, let us reflect on the teachings that guide our lives—values like love, justice, and mercy—allowing them to inform our decisions.
Participating in the democratic process as a way to live out our values and faith is vital. Voting is a powerful tool for shaping the future of our communities, allowing us to advocate for justice, peace, and the dignity of every person–our values. Read More
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Election Online Prayer Service
with Bishop Susan Brown Snook
Are you looking for a way to come together in prayer for our nation during the election season? Join Bishop Susan on October 1 at 6:20 p.m. for a special prayer service as we pray for justice, peace, and wisdom in this important time. All are welcome.
Click Here for More Information
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Order of St. Luke Healing Conference
September 21st, 9:00am-4:00pm
Register today for the Order of St. Luke’s South Bay Healing Conference, “Healing for Today.” One of the many ways the Holy Spirit provides gifts is through healing ministry. Learn more about the gift of healing this September!
Click Here for More Information
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Creation Care Roundtable
September 26th, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Join in on the Creation Care conversation at the next EDSD Creation Care Community Roundtable! The Rev. Pamela Dolan, rector of St. Martin's Episcopal Church in Northern California, will share her congregation's journey to achieving carbon neutrality.
Register Here
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San Diego Episcopal Cursillo- Back to the Mountain
September 27-29, 2024
Whispering Winds Camp and Conference Center
Julian, California
Theme:
Everything you always wanted to know about salvation but were afraid to ask: a Bible Study of the Old and New Testaments
Your Hosts:
Fr. George Calvert and Ruben Rodriguez
Click Here for Registration Information
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Knowing Yourself: Ministry from a Place of Self-Awareness
September 28th, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
This new workshop premiered at Leadership Academy. Knowing Yourself is designed to equip individuals to better see their differences and divergences as strengths to be utilized in living into their unique calling as a part of the Body of Christ. Attendees will better understand their blind spots and name identities that no longer serve them while reclaiming aspects that are most authentic and beloved. Knowing Yourself utilizes the sociological concept of “social location” to expand the lens through which we see Christ in the world and each other.
Click Here for More Information
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Creation Revelation: St. Mark’s Art Show Benefit
September 28th, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Featuring works by St. Mark’s parishioner artists, this art show will benefit St. Mark’s outreach ministries.
Join in the fun on Saturday, September 28, 4-8 pm. Some of the art works will suggest a minimum donation for purchase while other art work will be identified as “make an offer.”
Click Here for More Information
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RefugeeNet Benefit Concert
September 28th at 5:30 pm
You’re invited to a benefit concert to support RefugeeNet on Saturday, September 28th at 5:30 pm at Good Samaritan Episcopal Church (4321 Eastgate Mall, San Diego, 92121). In addition to traditional east African music performed by members of St. Luke's, the evening will showcase classical pieces such as Hungarian Dance No. 5 by Brahms and The Swan by Saint-Saens performed by the North County String Ensemble. Click Here to Purchase Tickets
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LARK: Localized Anti Racism Knowledge
October 11-12, 2024
Registration is open for the October 11th and 12th LARK workshop at Good Samaritan Church in San Diego. This EDSD homegrown anti-racism workshop focuses on our local history, populations, issues, and stories and includes practical tools for advancing racial justice and reconciliation. Registration closes October 3rd.
Click Here for More Information
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Faith to Go Podcast
In this week's episode, Charlette and David explore what it means to follow Jesus; pushing beyond the teachings that come to us easily. It is in wrestling with the pieces that challenge us most deeply, that we draw more closely to the fullness of Christ. Listen Here
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