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Thursday, September 2, 2021
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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 Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
September 5, 2021
Please join us for our celebration of Holy Eucharist at 9:00 am in the church.
- Following the directive of our bishop, we will continue to wear masks and have low contact during our Sunday liturgies.
- There is a section in the chapel where those who want to be social distanced can safely do so and still be part of the service.
Come, pray, sing, receive Holy Communion,
and join us for fellowship following our liturgy.
Collect for Labor Day
Almighty God, you have so linked our lives one with another
that all we do affects, for good or ill, all other lives:
So guide us in the work we do, that we may do it not for self alone,
but for the common good; and, as we seek a proper return
for our own labor, make us mindful of the rightful aspirations
of other workers, and arouse our concern for those who are
out of work; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Readings for Sunday
Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23
Psalm 125
James 2:1-10, 14-17
Mark 7:24-37
Worship Booklet for the Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
If you are not able to attend, please join our livestream service:
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Reflection on Mark 7:24-37
This Gospel reading begins as Jesus tries to escape the  crowds of people. Jesus was tired and He needed time to rest and pray. He hoped to find a place where both He and his disciples could be alone and rest.
However, a woman whose daughter had an unclean spirit heard that Jesus was in Tyre and she quietly entered the house where He was staying. The woman was Greek and in that day, all Greeks were considered "dogs" by Jewish society. This woman was viewed as one of the least in their eyes and as such, she should have kept her distance from Jesus. But the woman was desperate and yet hopeful.
When she approached Jesus, He asked the woman why she was there. Jesus realized that it was highly unusual for a Greek woman to approach Him. Despite this, the woman spoke directly to Jesus. She told Him that even the dogs were permitted to eat the scraps that fell from the master's table. And
she would be more than content with the scrap that Jesus might give her. The scrap that she was hoping for was restored health for her daughter.
Jesus was astounded at the woman's faith and courage and He immediately told her that the demon had left her daughter. And when the woman arrived home, her daughter was well!
What is the "demon" in our lives that we are asking Jesus to cast out today? I invite you to spend some time today pondering that question. What will you ask Jesus for today? Jesus is waiting for you!
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Altar Flowers
The Altar Flowers are given by June Vasquez
in memory of Hector's birthday.
Our Altar Flower donations chart for 2021 is available in  the narthex. If you would like to donate altar flowers in memory of a loved one or in honor of a special occasion please sign up on the chart, or contact Maria at 619-422-4141 or [email protected]. If you donate through our website, please contact the office with your dedication request.
The suggested donation for altar flowers is $40.00.
The following date is available:
October 10
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The office will be closed on Monday, September 6, in observance of Labor Day.
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A Prayer for Labor Day
Almighty God, Creator of the world, we give you thanks for the gift
of stewardship and work. Deliver us, in our various occupations,
from the service of self alone, that we may do our work
in truth and beauty and for the common good.
God of justice, we pray for all workers, that they would receive
fair compensation and treatment in their labor.
For those who seek work, provide jobs. For those who cannot work, provide sustenance. Guide those who lead the industries and commerce of this country to your perfect will. Build up in the leaders
of our country a respect for all labors. Deliver us from the evils
of greed, sloth, and gluttony that we may lead lives of holiness
in service to you and our neighbor.
We ask all these things through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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A History of Labor Day
In the United States, the first Monday in September
is designated as Labor Day, a day dedicated to celebrating the social and economic achievements
of American workers and their contributions to our country's welfare and prosperity.
It was created by the American labor movement in the late 19th century when many workers worked 12 hour days, seven days a week, often in unsafe conditions. With workers growing frustrated with their working conditions, low pay, and lack of breaks, labor unions became increasingly prominent in the U.S. The first Labor Day was celebrated on September 5, 1882 in New York City. 10,000 workers took unpaid time off to march from City Hall to Union Square. By celebrating their "workingmen's holiday" they galvanized labor unions across the U.S. After widespread protests by labor unions, Congress officially acknowledged Labor Day as a national holiday in 1894. Today, Labor Day usually means a day off to relax, have a barbecue, or go to a parade. But it's also fitting to remember and celebrate the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.
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The Rev. Jack Tolley Memorial Library
On Sunday, August 29th, St. John's celebrated the dedication of the Rev. Jack Tolley Memorial Library. Thank you to all who attended the dedication and to all who helped make the library a reality.
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The Rev. Jack Tolley Memorial Library is a "lending library". You are welcome to stop by, relax, and read or take a book home with you and return it.
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Hospitality
Please join us for hospitality after the Sunday morning worship service.
If you would like to host a Sunday, you may sign up on the poster in Nale Hall or by calling or emailing Maria at 619-422-4141 or [email protected]
Refreshments should be individually portioned or wrapped, or served by a server who is the only one touching the serving implements.
Current Available Dates:
September 26 October 3 October 10 October 17 October 24 October 31
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Name Tags
If you are in need of a name tag, please contact Maria (619-422-4141;
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St. John's Rose Garden
John Farle, our landscaper, is currently refurbishing our rose 
garden between Nale Hall and the school. He has space for about 8 more roses. If you would like to donate a rose to the rose garden, please purchase a rose plant and bring it to the church.
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Centennial Celebration
2022 will be our Centennial Year! 
Our Centennial Liturgy will be on September 18, 2022.
In 1922, we were founded as a mission of St. James Episcopal Church and two years later chose the name
St. John's.
We need to start planning for our celebration!
In planning our celebration, we will need your help on the following committees:
- Communications and Publicity
- Gala and Fundraiser
- Liturgy
- History and Archives
Lynn Young, Diane Gustafson and John Will have been sorting through many documents and photos on the history of St. John's. If you know some of our history please let them know.
Would you be interested in helping with any of these committees?
Do you have ideas of how we can celebrate this important milestone?
Please contact Maria Love in the parish office by calling 1-619-422-4141 or emailing [email protected]
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OUTREACH & EVANGELIZATION
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ECS Head Start Program at St. John's
ECS Head Start provides high quality early childhood and family education programs at no cost to eligible families and their children, ages 0-5.
We welcome:
- Low Income Families
- Children With Special Needs
- Foster/Kinship Families
- Families Experiencing Homelessness
- SSI or TANF Recipients
In-Person Services
In-person preschool services provided in daily sanitized classroom environments located throughout the South Bay San Diego area.
Distance Learning Option
Tablet provided for live instruction with our preschool teachers via Zoom, Face Time, or video call.
Meals Provided
Healthy balanced meals and snacks that promote wellness and development provided for your child.
APPLY NOW FOR THE FALL (invite your family and friends)
ECS Head Start
(619) 422-1642
Lic #: 376600897
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Outreach Collections
St. John's Outreach Committee meets monthly to discuss our parish Outreach activities.
We will continue our ongoing collections for:
- Blankets - Coordinated by Denise Czer and Sarah Tolley There is a great need for blankets
- Pill Bottles - Coordinated by Sally Elliott
A financial donation for postage would be appreciated - Eyeglasses - Coordinated by Norma Dunn
- Greeting Cards - Coordinated by Norma Dunn
- Emergency Food Pantry - Coordinated by Maria and Joe Love
Items may be brought to Nale Hall on Sundays when we gather for worship. You may also bring your items to church during our weekday office hours, Monday through Thursday from 9am to 3pm. Ring the doorbell, and you will be buzzed in to leave your items outside Nale Hall.
If you do not feel comfortable driving, please contact the parish office, and we will find a volunteer to pick up the items from your home.
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Please click on the following link or visit the St. John's website (www.saint-johns.org) for more information on our Outreach Ministries:
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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.
to be included in the Zoom meeting.
The Morning Prayer guide can be found here:
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Daughters of the King Prayers
If you have a special prayer request for Daughters of the King, you are invited to fill out a prayer card, found in the narthex. Drop your prayer request in the church-shaped box or in the offering plate. These requests are confidential and are separate from our printed parish prayer lists.
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Parish Prayer Lists
Birthday and Anniversary Prayers
We would like to acknowledge and pray for anyone celebrating a birthday and/or anniversary in the coming week. Please let us know by Thursday of the prior week so that we can get it in the Sunday liturgy. If you have a picture of you that we could post for your birthday and/or a wedding photo or current photo for those celebrating an anniversary, please email it to us - it would be great to allow everyone to see you.
Our Parish Prayer Intentions
Today and every day include some time for prayer, for yourself,
for your church family, and for those in need.
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, Jocelyn Hernandez, Devon Strunk, Taylor Harrold, Jorge Zuazua, Katherine Milam, Sebastian Morales, Richie Lebron, Roberto Johnson and the crew of USS Essex.
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 & Shirley McCarren, Ann Lindshield, Cookie Tichonchuk, Bernie and Pam Poindexter, Lyne C., Kim B., the Mount family, Arnold Andreasen, Julie Brzeczek, John Messmore Scott Hunter, Rodney Munoz, Oliva Escobar, Joe Cabral and Ted Garcia.
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. Dunstan's in San Diego.
In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, we pray for the Province of the Episcopal Church of Sudan.
In the Military Cycle of Prayer, we pray for the all Sailors and Marines serving in the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, Miramar.
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A Prayer for the People of Afghanistan
Eternal God, hear our prayer for the peoples of Afghanistan. There is a profound humanitarian crisis. Countless people, mostly women and children, are now fleeing and vulnerable. The lives of many are now endangered. The hopes of many are forgone. Send your Spirit, Lord, to rally the resolve of the nations of the earth to find pathways to save human lives, protect human rights, and to resolve the hardships of those seeking refuge, asylum, and safety. Hear our prayer for the peoples of Afghanistan. This we pray as followers of Jesus, the Prince of Peace. Amen.
The Most Rev. Michael Bruce Curry
Presiding Bishop and Primate
The Episcopal Church
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Prayer Quilts
The leaders of the Prayer Quilt Ministry would like to remind
you that there are many quilts available for anyone in need
of prayer and support. This important ministry brings comfort and healing to many people who are suffering with illness.
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We Are Here For You!
As the pandemic continues and  we carefully gather in person at St. John's, we would like to remind you that we are here for you!
If you, a family member, neighbor or a friend are interested in celebrating a significant event in your spiritual life, please know that you are welcome.
We would be honored to be a part of your Baptism, Holy Communion, Marriage, Renewal of Vows, Quinceañera, Anointing of the sick or Eucharistic visit.
At St. John's, no matter who you are or where you are on your spiritual journey - you are welcome here
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We Are Available in Your Time of Need
If you have a pastoral emergency when the parish offices are closed,
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STEWARDSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION
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The Vestry
David Dennehy, Senior Warden
Lynn Young, Junior Warden
208-695-7735
Bill Cheney, Treasurer
Terry Farrelly, Assistant Treasurer
Diane Gustafson, Clerk
Pamela Brittain
Tom Brzeczek
Ray Contreras
Jane Ferguson
Alejandra Valdez-Beer
Approved Vestry Minutes, 7-28-21
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Upcoming Events at St. John's
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Labor Day Holiday
Office Closed
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Monday, September 6
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Daughters of the King Meeting |
10:00 am |
Thursday, September 16 |
Parish Council Meeting |
9:00 am |
Saturday, September 18 |
Men of St. John's Meeting |
6:00 pm |
Monday, September 20 |
Vestry Meeting |
6:00 pm |
Wednesday, September 22 |
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Parish Office Hours and Contacts
As our staff are now fully vaccinated, we are permitted to open our parish office.
Masking and social distance should be maintained when visitors are present.
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).
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Rev. Roger's Office Hours
Rev. Roger will be working half-days in the office on Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Sunday; and all day Wednesday and Thursday. He will be available by appointment. Please call the office (619-422-4141) 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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Beware of Scam Emails & Phishing Attempts
If you receive a suspicious email from an address that seems to be Rev. Roger or another parishioner asking for a favor, it may be a phishing attempt. Scam emails mimic addresses we are familiar with and are very often full of grammatical errors.
Rev. Roger will never email you asking for funds or financial support by way of gift cards. If you receive an email that seems suspicious, do not open it or respond to it. Delete it immediately.
Phishing is a cyber attack that uses disguised email as a weapon. The goal is to trick the email recipient into believing that the message is something they want or need - a request from their bank, for instance, or a note from someone in their company - and to click a link or download an attachment.
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Your weekly newsletter highlights important events at St. John's Episcopal Church. You can also find news about St. John's at www.saint-johns.org.
We welcome your feedback, photos, and news items. Contact Maria Love at 619-422-4141 or [email protected].
Please submit your announcements by Tuesday of each week for inclusion in the Enews.
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ERD Hurricane Relief Fund
 On Sunday, August 29, sixteen years after Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast, Hurricane Ida made landfall in the same region. This Category 4 storm brought flooding and damaging winds that caused a loss of water to hundreds of thousands and a loss of electricity to over 1 million people. Episcopal Relief & Development is working closely with the Diocese of Louisiana and other regional partners in what will be a long-term response. Your generous gift will help alleviate suffering for the most vulnerable residents impacted by Hurricane Ida. Please visit episcopalrelief.org/hurricane-relief to make a gift today.
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Refugee Housing Needed
If you or someone you know has housing connections
in the wider San Diego area and could advise a local Lutheran church that is providing housing to several refugee families, please contact:
or call 619-464-4211.
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Good News Festival
On December 3 - 4, 2021, the Episcopal Diocese of 
San Diego will welcome Presiding Bishop Michael Curry to Southern California for a celebration of good news. With interactive outreach projects, workshops, live discussion panels, youth offerings, and an evening of celebration at the beautiful Town and Country Resort, this is the perfect time to get away and enjoy some good news.
Who's your "One?" Inviting friends, family, and neighbors to the Good News Festival is an important part of making this event a true celebration of good news. Join us in committing to invite your "One," one person you know who needs to hear the good news of Jesus. You can find materials to help invite "your one" to the Good News Festival on the website. The flyers are available for download, but printed materials will also be provided to churches for broad distribution.
Join us in prayer for the Good News Festival.
Loving God, Author of life, in You we live and move and have our being. We ask that you revive us again in your mighty Spirit as we prepare our hearts for The Good News Festival. Inspire us to reach out to those who do not know you, and welcome them with open arms, without judgement, so that all may embrace your Good News, answer your call, and dance together with joy. We ask this in Jesus' name. Amen
The Town and Country Resort in San Diego is the venue for the Good News Festival. The resort recently completed a multimillion-dollar transformation, making it the perfect place to celebrate some good news. Discounted room rates are available when you book through www.thegoodnewsfestival.com.
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Resources for Emotional Support
The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is changing life for all of us. You may feel anxious, stressed, worried, sad, bored, depressed, lonely or frustrated in these circumstances.
You're not alone!
Find resources to connect with real people that can help, here.
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EDSD Statement of Commitment
As part of the Jesus Movement and the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego, we pledge to love our neighbors and protect the most vulnerable among us, remembering our baptismal vows to "strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being." We live these pledges out by actively engaging in dismantling racism. For many of us, this will mean learning more about our racial identity, listening to those who have experienced racial prejudice, speaking out against racism, and showing up alongside those in our community working to change unjust systems in our society. We also live out this pledge at worship during this pandemic, by wearing face-coverings, respecting distancing guidelines, foregoing the common cup and refraining from congregational singing.
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Episcopal Relief and Development
What Would Love Do: 1000 Days of Love
Love calls us to care for our neighbors and for our enemies. Love calls us to attend to those in prison, to those who are homeless, to those in poverty, to children, immigrants and refugees.
What would love do? To you, who so generously support the transformative work of Episcopal Relief & Development, love calls you to continue to sow seeds of lasting change
Visit Episcopal Relief and Development: One Thousand Days of Love to see how you can help.
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Reporting Misconduct
As part of our ongoing commitment to creating a safe haven for everyone, our diocese trains people in the prevention of misconduct and encourages all to report misconduct. All reported incidences are taken seriously and investigated thoroughly and confidentially. If you believe you have experienced misconduct of any kind, please contact Mr. John Seitman, ([email protected]), 858-793-4555 or Ms. Equilla Luke, ([email protected]), 760-583-0485.
Safeguarding God's People
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Contact Information
phone: 619/422-4141
pastoral care: 619/301-0724 |
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