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The Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday, September 29, 2024
9:00am
Collect for the Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost
O God, you declare your almighty power chiefly in showing mercy and pity:
Grant us the fullness of your grace, that we, running to obtain your promises,
may become partakers of your heavenly treasure;
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 Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Numbers 11:4-6,10-16, 24-29
Psalm 19:7-14
James 5:13-20
Mark 9:38-50
Worship Booklet for the Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost
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2024 Altar Flowers
The altar flowers for September 28, 2024 are given by David and Linda Dennehy in celebration of Franco Cremascoli's birthday.
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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CELEBRATE CHULA VISTA PRIDE | |
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5th Annual South Bay Rainbow Ride
Join St. John’s by
Driving your vehicle in the Ride or
Volunteering at the table at the festival
Call the office (619-422-4141) or sign up in the narthex and celebrate Pride with us!
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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 2nd, 16th, 23rd, and 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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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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Prayer Quilt Update
Diane’s cousin Fred Federoff received a prayer quilt earlier this month. He had been diagnosed with spindle sarcoma.
He had surgery last week and has been told he is cancer free, no follow up needed!
Praise God!
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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, Henry Martinez, and Nguyen Buton.
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 Grace, San Marcos and for Executive Council, Standing Committee, Commission on Ministry, Diocesan Committees and Ministries.
In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, we pray for The Church of Pakistan (United).
In the Military Cycle of Prayer, we pray for the 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, Camp Pendleton.
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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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“Raise the Roof”
St. John's Capital Campaign
A letter from Bob Dunn, Co-Chair
Dear Friends in Christ,
As you are undoubtedly aware, the church, Nale Hall, and Graves Pavilion, were recently re-roofed. Owing to several leaks, this was badly needed. The cost was estimated at $175,000. We truly did not know how we were going to pay for the work.
As we were fretting over that, out of the blue, St. John’s received the unrestricted Weizer Family Trust totaling about $945,000. The Vestry, in consultation with the diocese, decided to look to the future of the church by investing that money rather than using it for routine operating expenses. This investment will allow St. John's to be financially stable and success for years to come. Working through the Diocese and the Episcopal Church Foundation, that has been done.
Owing to the urgency of the roof repairs, the Vestry elected to hold back, or “borrow” from ourselves, $170,000 from that trust money to pay for the roofing. This was done with the intention of repaying that “loan” of $170,000 to our own investment account. To enable that repayment, it was decided to start a capital campaign to raise the $170,000.
Coincident to all of this, 11 of St. John’s original HVAC units need to be replaced within the next very few years. As the climates continues to get hotter, this becomes more critical, and the associated cost is estimated at $325,000. Owing to this additional need, it was decided to set the goal of the Capital Campaign at $500,000 over a 3-year period.
We are now about 9-months into the 3 years, with $145,371 contributed or promised. As noted, to aid in the future financial stability of St. John’s, the first $170,000 will be invested in the St. John's Endowment for future earnings.
If you have already contributed to the Capital Campaign, we offer a sincere thank you -- and remember, you may always contribute more over the next 27 months.
If you have not yet contributed, we would truly appreciate your support. Contributions may be made via a direct check to the church or by going to St. John's website at
saint-johns.org and clicking on the GIVE NOW button. To register intended future donations, there are forms on the Capital Campaign table in the narthex.
Sincerely,
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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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Wednesday, October 2nd: Outreach Meeting, 5:00pm, Zoom
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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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Tuesday, October 8th: Prayers and Squares Quilting, 9:30-2:30, 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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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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Diocesan Convention is Coming!
By: Chris Tumilty, Director of Communications
The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego’s 50th Annual Diocesan Convention will be held on November 8-9, 2024, at St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church in Palm Desert. Far more than a business meeting, the Convention offers a rich blend of fellowship, celebration, and spiritual renewal.
The Convention kicks off with pre-convention, optional activities on Friday, November 8, designed to deepen attendees’ connection to both nature and the community. The day begins with a 2.2-mile hike along the scenic Cross Trail, led by Father David Burgdorf. For those seeking hands-on service, the Food Loop program with Chet Hecht offers the chance to engage in meaningful work, including food packing, composting, and community gardening. Participants can also enjoy a reflective Labyrinth Walk, offered by the Daughters of the King in the peaceful courtyard of St. Margaret’s. Read More
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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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The Land is Not Empty: A Fall Virtual Book Study
Mondays, September 30th - October 28th from 6:30 - 8 pm
Check out this opportunity to learn more about our Indigenous neighbors. This book study is moderated by church leaders and offers historical background for the Doctrine of Discovery and the continued courageous resistance of our Indigenous neighbors. Interwoven is Jesus' Good News and our baptismal call to love and act in solidarity with our neighbor.
Click Here for More Information and to Register
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Election Online Prayer Service
with Bishop Susan Brown Snook
October 1st at 6:20pm
Are you looking for a way to come together in prayer for our nation during the election season? Join Bishop Susan on October 1st 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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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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