ALTAR GUILD - WEEKLY FLOWERS & PERPETUAL LIGHT
Remember your Loved Ones and Special Thanksgivings by making a donation for the weekly Altar Flowers and/or Perpetual Light. The forms can be found in the back of the church for memorials -birthdays - thanksgivings -etc. They may be placed in either in the offering plate or handed into the office. Thank you for your support - Nancy Feustel & Barbara Hinton
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PRAYER CONCERNS FOR ST. JOHN’S
For the sick: Sueann, Ginny Weick, Maureen Moore, Nicole Cagna, RJ Summer, Karla Smith, Sue, Bruce, Danny, Katharine, Debbie, Barbara Aasheim, Bill Hinton, Irena, Phillip Wulfken, Bonnie Russ, Allison Ruddick, Kathy, Tom, Bobby, Jean Giacomini, Roger Giacomini, Lisamarie, Erich, Valentina, Patti, Bill, Amy, Kate, Cheryl, Marie Cagna, Karin, Bill Wesp, Taylor Rose Clarke, Carlton Weildman, Dick Capobianco, Don Hutchison, Linda Allen, Karen Brown, Arlene Goldsmith, Tom, Richard, Milton Dove, Abby Holmes, Lynn Hansen, the Fairfax family, Chancey Fairfax, Johnnie Henley, Bob Carson, Dean Morris, Mike LaVertu, Bonny, Nancy Schuman, Thomas Czizik, Delois Gordon
We pray for all our men and women serving in the armed services and all first responders. May God keep them safe and return them home to their loved ones.
To have someone entered onto our Prayer List for 4 weeks, please e-mail the church office with the person’s name as well as the requester’s name. The e-mail address is: .
Last Sunday’s attendance: 201
THE CHALICE
The weekly Sunday Bulletin of St. John’s Episcopal Church
February 7, 2016
FROM THE DEACON:
This past Tuesday was the observance of the Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord Jesus Christ. The observance of this feast takes place 40 days after the birth of Christ. The Gospel reading on this day comes from the Gospel According to Luke and tells of how Joseph and Mary took Jesus to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord. In Jerusalem was a man named Simeon. We are told that he was devout and that the Holy Spirit had revealed to him that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah.
When he saw Jesus, Simeon took him into his arms and said:
Lord, you now have set your servant free
to go in peace as you have promised;
For these eyes of mine have seen the Savior,
whom you have prepared for all the world to see:
A Light to enlighten the nations,
and the glory of your people Israel.
(Luke 2:29-32)
This passage of scripture has become known as the Song of Simeon and is included as a part of the Daily Office of Evening Prayer.
You may recall that I have previously written in the Chalice about the Daily Offices of Morning Prayer and Evening Prayer that are found in the Book of Common Prayer. It is a form of daily Bible reading and prayer that both Father Duncan and I follow. This pattern of daily prayer can be prayed wherever you may be and I urge you to join is in this spiritual discipline.
In Evening Prayer, a passage of scripture is read and is then followed by the reading of the Song of Simeon. It is the song that rang out from the voice of Simeon when he knew that he had seen Jesus. How overjoyed he must have been to realize that he had encountered Jesus the Messiah.
This Sunday marks the final Sunday before Lent begins on February 10. I ask you to join us this Wednesday as we enter into a holy Lent where we will observe with devotion the days of our Lord’s passion and resurrection. Come expecting to encounter our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
O Lord of hosts, happy are they who put their trust in you!
Psalm 84:12
Deacon Anthony Jones
VISITORS AND NEWCOMERS WELCOME!
We welcome you to St. John’s Episcopal Church. Established in 1745, this historic church opens its doors to all who seek to deepen their faith and provides warm hospitality to all. We are blessed by your presence and invite you to fill out a Visitor’s Card on the back table of church. Visit the Greeters’ Kiosk in the rear of church, where Greeters are available to answer questions and provide you with a packet of additional information about church services and activities.
SOUPER BOWL OF CARING
Each year on Super Bowl Sunday we ask for parishioners to make a donation to the "Souper Bowl of Caring" to help fight hunger here in the Huntington area. $1, $2, $5 or whatever amount you can donate will be used by the Youth Group to provide meals and clothing for those served through HIHI.
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THRIFT SHOP NEWS
By popular request, our shoppers have asked to extend the Thrift Shop hours/days. After careful reflection, we are considering to open the Thrift Shop an additional day (Tuesday 11:30 am thru 2:30 pm). As you know, the Thrift Shop provides a vital source for shopping needs to our neighbors...and, I'm sure you would agree, this decision would enhance St. John's commitment to the current Out-Reach program(s). Of Course, this commitment will require new help and/or perhaps, those of us who currently are volunteering would like to consider extending their commitment. Please give your kind and generous consideration...and feel free to direct any questions to Nancy Feustel who can be reached at 631 721-6073 or
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HEALING
On the first Sunday of the month and at all of our Celtic Services, Deacon Jones will be at the side Altar during Communion for healing. There will be healing today Sunday, February 7th at our 8:00 and 9:30 am services. The next healing is at the Celtic Service on Sunday, February 28 at 5:30 pm.
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ANNUAL MEETING AND VESTRY ELECTIONS
Our Annual Meeting and Vestry Elections is today. We will have two services: 8 am and 9:30 am (note time change). The Annual Meeting will follow the 9:30 am service in the Great Hall.
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SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER
On Tuesday, February 9th we will have a Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper. The night begins with Evening Prayer at 6 pm followed by lots of pancakes at 6:30 pm.
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ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES
Ash Wednesday Services will be held on February 10th at: 7:30 am, 12:00 Noon, and 7:30 pm.
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LENT MORNING PRAYER
On Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 9:00 am starting on Monday, February 15th, through Holy Week, there will be Morning Prayer. Please meet in the rector’s office.
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LENT 2016 - LAUGHING THROUGH LENT: CARTOONS FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH
Someone once remarked that it is difficult to get news from the great poets and composers, but men die every day for lack of what is found there. The same might very easily be said of the great cartoonists. Join us on Tuesday evenings for a closer look at theologically and biblically-inspired takes on the Christian faith as seen through the imagination of Christian cartoonist, Cuyler Black.
Lenten Series begins on Tuesday, February 16th through Tuesday, March 8th.
Stations of the Cross at 5:30 pm, Evening Prayer at 6 pm, Soup Supper at 6:30 pm and Lecture at
7 pm. Fr. John Morrison will be presenting.
February 16: Cartoons and Sin
February 23: Cartoons, Adam and Eve, and the Ten Commandments
March 1: Cartoons and the Church Year 1: John the Baptist, Christmas and Epiphany
March 8: Cartoons and the Church Year 2: The Life of Jesus
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SUNDAY LENTEN SERIES
We will be reading Timothy Keller’s “Walking with God through Pain and Suffering” for the Sunday Lenten Series which starts on Sunday, February 14th at 9:00 am and runs through Sunday, March 13th. Copies are available through the rector or at amazon.com. On March 13th Fr. John Morrison will conclude his “Laughing Through Lent: Cartoons for Spiritual Growth” program at 11:15 am through 12 Noon.
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CELTIC SERVICE
Our next Celtic Service is Sunday, February 28th at 5:30 pm.
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ECW MEETING
The next ECW meeting is on Sunday, February 14th after the 10 am service.
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HIHI
Please sign up with Fr. Duncan or Dave Lasek to serve dinner and provide bag lunches to the homeless on Friday, March 25th
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