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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 Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost
Collect for the Twenty-Second 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-Second Sunday after Pentecost
Deuteronomy 34:1-12
Psalm 90:1-6, 13-17
1 Thessalonians 2:1-8
Matthew 22:34-46
Worship Bulletin for the Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost
You can find our Livestream
on our YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/@StJohns_Episcopal_ChulaVista
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Plenty Good Room
Over the next few weeks, you will hear from leaders in our parish about Plenty Good Room and how our generosity makes a difference. Please prayerfully reflect on the resources God has placed in your care, and consider how you might share them joyfully in the year ahead.
You will receive your pledge materials in the mail shortly. Please return your pledge by Sunday, November 1st.
Every gift matters. Every commitment sustains our worship, our learning, our fellowship, and our outreach to those in need.
Pledge Card
| | ALL SAINTS' DAY POTLUCK BRUNCH | | |
Following worship on November 1st, St. John’s will have a potluck brunch celebrating all the saints of
St. John's as we conclude our pledge drive.
There's plenty good room for everyone- please bring a brunch dish to share.
| | MONTHLY EVENTS WITH FR. DON | | |
Healing Service & Holy Eucharist
with the Rev. Don Quinton
Monday, October 26 at noon
Join us for a special service of renewal, prayer, and spiritual refreshment. We invite all who are seeking physical, emotional, or spiritual healing—either for themselves or on behalf of a loved one—to join us for Holy Eucharist and a service of healing with anointing.
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Iron Sharpens Iron Men's Group
led by the Rev. Don Quinton
9:00am on Tuesday, October 27
Iron sharpens Iron will meet at Dark Horse Coffee at 310 3rd Ave, CV. Join Rev. Don for a conversation based men's group encouraging spiritual growth through reading, prayer, reflection and mutual support.
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We're Live!
We are happy to announce our Parish Profile and Vocation Hub have both been
approved by Canon Beth, Bishop Susan, and our Vestry. As of Oct. 22, 2026, we have
published our position for a new rector on the national Vocational Hub, Episcopal News Service website, our church website, and social media, as well as diocesan social media! We will keep you updated on our progress and ask for your continued prayers for the Holy Spirit’s presence in all we do in these weeks to come.
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Please pray for the Calling Committee and for our parish:
Heavenly God, who is always present in our lives, grant us courage,
discernment and wisdom to discover our congregation's ministries and needs. With the guidance of the Holy Spirit, help us choose a rector who will pastor, preach and teach us in the ways of your son, Jesus Christ our Savior.
We ask this in the name of the Holy Trinity, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen.
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Ofrenda: a spiritual altar set up in homes and public spaces for the Mexican holiday Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead). It serves as a way to remember and celebrate deceased loved ones, and it includes items like photos, their favorite foods and drinks, marigold flowers to guide the spirits, candles for light, and other personal mementos.
Beginning October 25th, St. John's, in conjunction with First UU, will build an ofrenda in Nale Hall. You are invite to add any pictures of your deceased loved ones to the ofrenda, and you may add flowers or favorite foods as we get closer to All Saints Day.
The ofrenda will remain in Nale Hall until November 8th.
| | ELECTION DAY PRAYER SERVICE | | |
Election Day Prayers
Tuesday November 3 at Noon
On November 3, this country will begin the election process again. During this time of deep political polarization, let us come together to pray for our country and our people. Let us unite our hearts and our prayers for the common good through our life together. The church will be open half an hour before and half an hour after the prayers for your own personal prayers or meditations.
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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 St. John's parishioners can request a quilt click here
If you would like to donate toward this wonderful ministry click here
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Wednesday Morning Prayer and Bible Study
Join us for Wednesday Morning Prayer and Bible Study
on Wednesdays at 9:30am as a Zoom meeting.
Please contact Rev. Susanna (revsusanna@saint-johns.org) if you would like to be sent an invitation to join the Zoom meeting.
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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
Chariti, Mark, Sean, Jonathan, TK, Christopher, Timothy, Jeremy, David, Jonathan, Nick, Jamal, Matt, Daniel, Devon, Taylor, Jorge, Roberto, Ryan, Andrew, Dan, Chelsey, G.C., Pedro, Patrick, Connor, Sebastian, Isaiah, Landon and Max.
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
Gary and Shirley, Alec, Bob M., Bill, James, Linda, Lynn, Fr. George, Jeff, Steve and Heather, Terri, Cookie, Michael, Karen, Eric, Erika, Kristin, David, Ann, Georgia, Michael, Alice,
Bob B., and Amanda.
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 All Saints’, Vista.
In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, we pray for the Anglican Church of Canada.
In the Military Cycle of Prayer, we pray for Naval Medical Center, San Diego.
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Food Collection
First Unitarian Universalist's South Bay Food Pantry
Help support First Unitarian Universalist's Food Pantry by donating the following items:
Food Items
- Hearty soups, stews, and chilis, with pop-tops (instead of cans needing a can opener)
- Peanut butter
- Canned fish and chicken
- Protein bars and meal-replacement shakes
Small Hygiene Products
- Toothpaste
- Safety razors
- Packs of wet-wipes
- Soaps
- Shampoos
- Sunscreen
- New socks
First UU would also appreciate diapers of any size and biodegradable brown paper grocery bags.
Please place all items in the basket/bin provided in Nale Hall
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Outreach Collections
We will continue our ongoing collections for:
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New Blankets - Domestic Violence Shelters
- Eyeglasses
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Clean, Gently Used Blankets, Towels and Re-Useable Drinking Containers - Dreams for Change
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Greeting Cards - ECS Head Start. Please, no special occasion cards. Only birthday, sympathy and get well cards.
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Food Pantry - First Unitarian Universalist's South Bay Food Pantry. For our neighbors who live in need.
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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
| | ADMINISTRATION AND VESTRY | | |
Budget Request
As we prepare for the upcoming fiscal year, we are gathering formal budget requests from all ministry groups. Please review your group's upcoming goals, operational needs, and planned initiatives, and send your budget expectations to Maria at maria@saint-johns.org.
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Upcoming Events at St. John's
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Sunday, October 25: Vestry Meeting following Worship
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Monday, October 26: Healing Service with Fr. Don, 12noon
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Tuesday, October 27: Iron Sharpens Iron, Men's Discussion Group with Fr. Don, 9am at Dark Horse Coffee, 310 3rd Ave 3rd Ave
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Sunday, November 1: All Saints' Day, Pot Luck Brunch following worship
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Tuesday, November 3: Election Day Prayer Service at noon
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Saturday, November 14: The Celebration of the Life of Charlotte Vickers, 2:00pm
Members of Saint John's will not be hosting a Halloween party this year.
Stay tuned for further events.
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Parish Office Hours and Contacts
The Parish Office is open 9:00am to 3:00pm, Monday through Thursday.
Rev. Susanna is in the office from 9:00am to 1:00pm, Monday through Thursday and by appointment.
Please call the office if you have any questions or concerns (619-422-4141)
or email info@saint-johns.org
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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
Rev. Susanna DesMarais is available in the event of any pastoral emergencies. If you are in need of urgent pastoral care, please contact
Rev. Susanna at (402) 560-8564 or revsusanna@saint-johns.org
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Listening, Prayer and Discernment Shaped EDSD’s Next Strategic Plan
By: Chris Tumilty, Director of Communications
What do we hope the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego will look like five years from now? How might our congregations grow, our communities become stronger, and our neighbors experience God's love through the work of the Church?
These are big questions. And answering them requires more than good ideas. It takes listening, prayer, reflection, and the courage to imagine what God is calling us to become.
Over the past year, a Strategic Planning Team composed of lay and clergy members from across the diocese has been doing just that. Read More
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A Mural Toward New Community Vision
By: Amy Reams, St. Luke’s North Park
St. Luke’s has a new look- a mural of six Black saints on the front sidewalk of our church by artist Hue Love. It’s a hopeful offering of six of the stories of faith that are meaningful to us at St. Luke’s, intended to spark helpful conversation amongst our neighbors and realign the church as a place of inclusion and empowerment. Already, we’ve gotten peeks into the transformation that is happening in our neighborhood. A few weeks ago, my daughter and I overheard a young African American man as he looked at our mural, saying aloud to his friends, “Wow, my perspective just broadened.”
St Luke’s has long been a church of Black saints, even before our work of intentionally engaging with them. That effort began a few years ago, when it became clear that our children needed to hear more stories of faith about people who looked like them, and, in doing so, learn about the particular saints who left a legacy of ongoing devotion in the adults of our community. Read More
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Online Prayer Service for Our Nation’s Elections
Monday, November 2, at 6:00 p.m.
On the night before the midterm elections, join Bishop Susan Brown Snook and Episcopalians from across the Diocese of San Diego for an online service of prayer. Together, we will place our communities, our nation, and one another in God’s care, praying for wisdom, peace, compassion, and the well-being of all people. In a season that can bring uncertainty and division, this service offers space to turn our hearts toward God and remember the hope and unity we share in Jesus. All are welcome to join us online at 6 p.m. on November 2.
Click here for the Zoom link
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Resources to Prepare for El Niño
El Niño conditions can bring periods of heavy rain, flooding, mudslides, power outages, and travel disruptions across Southern California and Arizona. Congregations and households can prepare now by clearing gutters and drainage areas, checking roofs and trees, reviewing emergency plans, protecting important records, and making sure basic emergency supplies are ready. Click the link below for practical suggestions from the EDSD Property Committee.
El Niño Preparedness
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LARK: Localized Anti-Racism Knowledge
November 12 & 17
Join LARK: Localized Anti-Racism Knowledge workshop that explores our region’s racial and ethnic history.
The workshop begins Thursday, November 12, from 1:00–5:30 p.m. on Zoom, followed by a full day on Tuesday, November 17, from 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. in person at the Church of St. Paul in the Desert, Palm Springs (125 W El Alameda, Palm Springs) Both sessions are part of the same training and offer time for learning, reflection, conversation, and connection.
Click Here for More Information and to Register
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On This Hangs All the Law --
Proper 25a with Faith to Go
This week on Faith to Go, Charlette and David explore Jesus’ answer to a question about the greatest commandment: love God with all your heart, soul, and mind, and love your neighbor as yourself. Together, they reflect on how these commandments belong together and what they ask of us in everyday life. What changes when love becomes more than a feeling and begins to shape the way we see God, ourselves, and the people around us?
Listen Here
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Reporting Misconduct
The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego considers the reporting and investigation of misconduct to be of critical importance. Reporting enables the diocese to protect the complainant, the respondent, and the larger community. It also allows the diocese to assist with the spiritual, psychological, and emotional needs of all concerned during and after the report of misconduct.
To learn more, please visit edsd.org/safe-church-safe-communities/reporting-misconduct/
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