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PRAYER CONCERNS FOR ST. JOHN’S
For the sick: Rosa Dovi, Mike LaVertu, Milton Dove, Bill, Amy, Kate, Jim, Irene, Joyce, Art, Harold Staudenmaier, Ellen, Bruce, Sue, Deb, Kathy, Hortense, Shannon Anthony, Bill Hinton, Ginny Weick, Tom, Ericka, Richard, Mark Bellissimo, Roger Giacomini, Jean Giacomini, Elizabeth Frucht, Gary, Muriel DiGiorgio, Margaret, Bill & Anne Wesp, Karin, Mary Frances, Mary Maria, Joe Olive, Edie Hoffman.
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.
The Perpetual Light is given this week In Loving Memory of Haydee Surillo, the gift of Dawn Molinaro.
To have someone entered onto our Prayer List for, pleasee-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: 157
Sunday Service
January 29 – 10:00 am serviceFebruary 5 – 9:30 am service
MCAl SzigethyMCEarl Matchett
LEMLeslie ValentineLEMNoelle DeLorenzo
AcolytesPete MinichelloAcolytesWade Holden
Wade HoldenStephanie Wickey
Akiko MastricianoTimmy Kusterbeck
Reiko MastricianoJennifer Low
Chloe FindlayJames Connolly
Thalia TosettiKayla Andrews
LectorsMaryKate BrennanLectorsMaryKate Brennan
Chloe Findlay Jennifer Low
THE CHALICE
The weekly Sunday Bulletin of St. John’s Episcopal Church
January 29, 2017
He has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God ? (Micah 6:8)
We begin a four part preaching series on the Sermon on the Mount today. Two weeks ago, I explained the importance of the word justice. Mispat in Hebrew means justice. Justice is relationship with the One God that brings the servant to do the will of God. As we explore the Gospel of Matthew in the coming year, we will constantly be looking at the messiah as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies. In today’s lesson from Micah, we hear this word justice again. Matthew comes from the perspective of the house of Israel. Aligning oneself to the will of God is no easy task for any of us. Please listen to the teachings of Jesus Christ in the Gospel of Matthew. Maybe you have heard the words of the Beatitudes many times before, but listen to them again for the purpose of understanding God’s will in your life.
When Jesus saw his ministry drawing huge crowds, he climbed a hillside. Those who were apprenticed to him, the committed, climbed with him. Arriving at a quiet place, he sat down and taught his climbing companions. This is what he said: “You’re blessed when you’re at the end of your rope. With less of you there is more of God and his rule. “You’re blessed when you feel you’ve lost what is most dear to you. Only then can you be embraced by the One most dear to you. “You’re blessed when you’re content with just who you are—no more, no less. That’s the moment you find yourselves proud owners of everything that can’t be bought. “You’re blessed when you’ve worked up a good appetite for God. He’s food and drink in the best meal you’ll ever eat. “You’re blessed when you care. At the moment of being ‘care-full,’ you find yourselves cared for. “You’re blessed when you get your inside world—your mind and heart—put right. Then you can see God in the outside world. “You’re blessed when you can show people how to cooperate instead of compete or fight. That’s when you discover who you really are, and your place in God’s family”
(Matthew 5:1-9 Message).
The translation of the message gives us a fresh look at what Jesus was teaching to the disciples. He gives a roadmap and game plan for the disciples for what they will be doing in the months and years to come. For the disciples, this was a radical departure from how they lived their lives. Jesus literally turns their worldview upside down. He says, “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it: Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets.” May each of us draw closer to God in the coming year. May we love our neighbors as ourselves and may we respect the dignity of every human being.
In Christ’s love,
Fr. Duncan
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.
CELTIC SERVICE
The next Celtic Service is today Sunday, January 29th at 5:30 pm. Come join us for a service of music, mediation and healing.
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MORNING PRAYER
Start your morning in prayer. Please join us for Morning Prayer at 9:00 am every Monday and Tuesday in the church.
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HIHI
St. John’s Youth Group will be preparing food for HIHI on Fridays, February 10th and March 24th at 5:00 pm. If you would like to help please contact Ford Spilsbury at: 212-873-7088
St. John’s parishioners will be preparing food for HIHI on Friday, March 3rd at 4:00 pm. If you would liketo help please contact Fr. Duncan. We usually meet in the Kitchen.
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FIRST HOLY COMMUNION AND CONFIRMATION CLASSES
Registration forms and Class calendars for both First Holy Communion and Conformation Classes are available on the table in the back of church, on our website or by e-mailing the church office at: to request a form.
First Holy Communion Classes are on Wednesday nights from 5:00-6:00 pm starting on February 15th and meet in the Guild Room. There are 7 classes before the First Holy Communion date of Sunday, April 30th at the 10:00 am service. Anyone in the 2nd grade or higher may register.
Confirmation Classes are on Sunday nights from 5:30 pm-6:30 pm starting on February 12th. The Youth Group normally meets at 6:30 pm immediately after class. There are 6 classes, 2 service projects and attendance at a Celtic Service. Confirmation is currently scheduled for Saturday, May 13th at 11:00 am at the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Garden City. Any young adult in the 7th grade or higher may register.
Inquirer’s Class - Every year we offer this class to anyone at St. John’s that wants to learn more about the Episcopal Church. Classes are given by the rector. Any adult, who wishes to be confirmed , or has been confirmed already but wishes to be received into the Episcopal Church, should speak toFr. Duncan.
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ANNUAL MEETING & VESTRY ELECTION
Our Annual Meeting will take place on Sunday, February 5th at 11:00 am. There will be two services that Sunday, 8am and 9:30am.
During our Vestry Elections we will be voting on: one Warden position and four Vestry seats. If you would like to run for any of these open roles, please contact the nominating committee of either Fr. Duncan, or Scott Cooley at 631-896-1064.
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SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER – RACIAL DISCUSSION
On Saturday, February 4, 2017 at 7:00 pm at Temple Beth El of Huntington (660 Park Avenue, Huntington, 631-421-5835), Joseph J. Levin, Jr., Co-Founder and Board Emeritus of the Southern Poverty Law Center will present a post-election discussion about the current state of civil rights, tolerance and hate in our nation and communities. A large turn-out is expected so if you plan to attend RSVPs are requested in advance by e-mailing: . There is a suggested donation of $20.00 per person to help defray costs of this event.
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SOUPER BOWL OF CARING
Each year on Super Bowl Sunday the Youth Group ask parishioners to make a donation to the "Souper Bowl of Caring" to help fight hunger here in the Huntington community. $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.Souper Bowl Sunday collection will be taken up on Sunday, February 5th.Thank you for your support!
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PARISH DIRECTORY
Please check the binder in the back of Church to confirm that all your contact information including your street address, home phone number and e-mail is correct. If you could initial your entry so that we may confirm that you have reviewed it, we would be grateful. Please provide a cell phone number if you have one next to your information. We will publish a revised Directory once we have updated all information. Thank you for your help in this.
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BOOK CLUB
The Book Club will meet on Wednesday, February 15th at 6:30 pm. The book that will be discussed is: “Our Kids – The American Dream in Crisis” by Robert D. Putnam. The evening will start off with a Potluck Supper at the Wenk’s home (412 West Neck Road, Huntington). Please call Ann at 631-549-0547 to RSVP and to discuss what to bring for supper. Please see Fr. Duncan if you wish to purchase a book.
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2016 FOURTH QUARTER STATEMENTS
Please be sure to pick up your 2016 Fourth Quarter statements today. They are now available on the table in the back of church.
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