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The Rev. Bret Bowie Hays, Rector
St. John's Church, 48 Middle Street,
(Parking @ 33 Washington St) Gloucester, MA 01930
Readings are here and download the 8 am leaflet here
and the 10:30am leaflet here
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BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS The second annual Blessing of the Animals will take place on St. Francis Day, Friday, October 4, at 5pm. Last year was a great beginning, but we want to welcome more animals and their people to this year's service. Invite your friends - it's an easy, very friendly way to introduce people to St. John's. Dogs on leashes, cats in crates, birds in cages, turtles and whatever in boxes and everyone will get along fine. Last year there were twelve dogs and not a single bark. Please come and bring your friends, both human and animal.
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FESTIVE EVENSONG- In Celebration of our 150th Anniversary
Please join us this Sunday, October 6th at 4:00 pm, Prelude at 3:45 pm
Reception to Follow to reconnect with old friends and past clergy.
For more information click here.
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MUSIC NOTES
Jesus and the disciples sang a psalm at the Last Supper, and, when he was called
to read in the synagogue, he chanted the scriptures as he had done since his Bar Mitzvah. Today's reading from the Lamentations of Jeremiah has been sung by Christians to this ancient chant for 2000 years. Jews still use a version of it in the synagogue for the same text - each verse begins with a letter of the Hebrew alphabet. In this beautiful melody, we catch an echo of the music that Jesus knew and sang.
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ADULT FORUM Sunday at 9:15am in the Thompson Room.
Listening within all things for the life of God. Celtic Christianity offers us the image of the God within rather than the God without. The forum this Sunday invites us to share ways in which we find God within our daily lives, in the things that happen to us, and in the abundance of the created world that is our home.
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Thanks and praise to Paul McGeary for creating and maintaining the original site. Thanks to Mark Murray-Brown, Lin York-Robbins and Mark Nelson for leading in the creation of the new site. Thanks to you who helped fund it. Thanks to all of you who contributed content. But, the work is not done, like the church, the website is alive, and will welcome your comments, suggestions and most of all your pictures and your program descriptions. Help make our web presence as vital as our fellowship for new friends on the world wide web. e-mail Betsy Thank you! |
RED DOORS A little research gives a number of varied and often related reasons for red doors:  - The blood of Christ, which is our entry into salvation. They also remind us of the blood of the martyrs, the seeds of the church.
- The color of the Spirit: Pentecost.
- Red is the sign of sanctuary, a church in which you can find protection.
- A remembrance of the Passover story where the blood of the lambs decorated the doors of the Israelites protecting them.
- Red indicates that the church is debt free: the mortgage has been burned!
- The color red gleams like fire, showing the light and presence of the Holy Spirit for all who enter in.
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Hats off to the parishioners who came out in force to clean up St. John's churchyard last Saturday, reviving a parish tradition that had lapsed in recent years. We raked leaves and apples, weeded the flower beds, trimmed the shrubs, swept the parking lot and enhanced the street sign with a new autumn flower bed. A full truckload of spent vegetation went off to the city compost dump, and the workers were refreshed with cider and donuts. Among those lending a hand were Ernie Runnels, Karen Kasper, Gwen Kopka, Janie Brown, Jane Walsh, Elizabeth Redmond, Mark and Iona Murray- Brown, Joan and Carmine Gorga, Pete and Jan Goodwin, Ian Bedford, Bret Hays, Marcos Esqueda and Ellen, Martha Whitney and Paul McGeary.
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Group Spiritual Direction Third Tuesday October 15 7-9pm Thompson Room
Group Spiritual Direction members meet to share our spiritual journeys following the format offered by the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation. This includes silence, sharing where God is present in our lives, prayerful listening, reflection and prayer "with a willingness to be present to God for one another." We meet on the third Tuesday of each month from 7-9pm in the Thompson Room. New members are welcomed each fall. Please offer a year's commitment and "the intention to rely on God, to seek God actively and wait for God's leading." "Hearing the spiritual journeys of others lends perspective to my journey. With support of my group and their prayers, I am more open to stepping out in faith." quotes are from Group Spiritual Direction by Rose Mary Dougherty, S.S.N.D. New members are welcomed now for 2013-2014 If interested, please contact: Sarah Wetzel or Jim McCarthy 978-283-3833 sarah.wetzel@verizon.net |
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ANA AT ADYLNROOD
Ana Hernández Practicing Presence: How can we find God in one another? October 19 (Saturday 9:00 - 4:00) We'll begin by finding and nurturing God within us using simple chants and global songs as icons of divine presence. We'll find places of comfort and repose, and learn to negotiate the uncomfortable places, encouraging one another as icons of that presence, too. We will attend to the sense of how we sing what we sing, reflecting on the things we tell ourselves and others, and learning to make our lives a communal offering. This is the work of the Spirit at play. We will coax her from her hiding places. She will leap out and surprise us when we least expect it. Warning: You may have epiphanies in the context of group learning. Transformation, fun, and improvisation are highly likely to happen in a roomful of strangers. Program fee $75 (includes lunch)
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COUNTRY CUPBOARD FAIR -NOVEMBER 23rd
Preparations continue for our annual fair on November 23rd. Crafters meet every Tuesday morning from 9-11 and all are welcome. We are also looking for volunteers to coordinate the following areas: Holiday Decorations ("gently used" ornaments and decorations of which we have many in the undercroft) and the Cookie Walk. If you are interested in either or have any questions, please contact Gwen Kopka or Adele Ervin.
Silent Auction items needed for our Holiday Fair.
Please consider a donation to St. Johns of any new or gently used items for the Auction. We especially are looking for small antiques, beautiful works of art, unique crafts, distinctive books, or items that may entice people to bid. Please bring your donation to the church office by November 10 to be sure to have them included in the bidding. If you have any questions please see Catherine McGeary or Mary Cole.
Thank you.
BE JEWELED: Happy Autumn to you all. We hope you are enjoying these beautiful clear days! And now the time has come to ask for your help in adorning our lovely jewelry tables at the annual Country Fair on Saturday, November 23, 2013. Any gently used jewelry that you are no longer using would be very much appreciated - the earlier we get any contributions, the better we can present them. Any items can be dropped off at the office, Monday thru Thursday from 8 AM to noon. Thanking you in advance for your help, see you at the Fair!!!
Arlene Wilson and Anne Brantley Betts
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WE ARE ONE -Join us for an evening of music and learning about the Diocese of Massachusetts's involvement in South Africa. The Boston City Singers will perform along with local South African singers. You'll also hear stories from three mission projects working to support children in South Africa: 1,000 Mugs, Masakhane Trust, and Tremendous Hearts. The event is free, but donations to support these projects are welcome.
Friday, October 25, 7-9 p.m.
Church of the Good Shepherd, 62 Cedar Street, Dedham, MA
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Gloucester CERT (Citizen Emergency Response Team) would like to request your help spreading the word to your congregation and neighbors in Lanesville, Annisquam and Bayview about an important door to door safety pilot campaign focusing on the critical need for visible house numbers to aid emergency personnel to quickly locate your home in an emergency. The morning of October 19, teams, under the umbrella of Gloucester Emergency Management and comprised of Gloucester CERT volunteers, many of whom are your neighbors, will be visiting your neighborhood in a door to door effort to distribute fire safety preparedness literature with important contact information and requirements to ensure your homes have visible house numbers. Volunteers will be wearing green CERT vests and/or caps.
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October 6th the 20th Sunday after Pentecost
Participating in the Liturgy The People of God gathered in St. John's Church
Presiding & Preaching The Rev. Bret Hays
8:00
Lector Adele Q. Ervin
Intercessor and Eucharistic Minister Paul McGeary
Acolyte Sue Lupo
Ushers Carol Zapustas
10:30
Lectors Alex Garcia-Mata & Pete Goodwin
Intercessor Jim LaBelle
Eucharistic Ministers Brynn Sibley & Cecily Merrell
Acolyte Norm Barr
Ushers Jim LaBelle & Rory McKenzie
Greeters Jan Goodwin & Martha Whitney
Preparing for the Liturgy
Altar Guild Janet Williams & Melanie Murray-Brown
Flower Guild Lin York-Robbins
Bread bakers Kim Prentice, Janet Williams & Catherine McGeary
FOOD BANK for next week: Cereal
The Action Shelter Sandwich Program this week is by Cecily Merrell & Elizabeth Redmond
THE SANCTUARY LAMP AND FLOWER sign-up sheets are in the parish hall.
THE SANCTUARY LAMP burns this week in memory of Rev. D. George Dvies and Nema Wesner Davies by Mary and Don Cole.
St. John's Intercession List
Short term: Christine Gillis, Ken Davis, Charlie Currier, Katherine Downes, Nancy Jones, Ann Willcutt, Jill Jackson, Kim Prentice, David Arnold, Don Cole, Bob Sampson, John Cobb & Mary Frear, Alexis Morris, Jon Brown, Irma Long, Naomi Astyk, Carol Stewart, Cynthia Metzler, Meghan Stricker, Rev. Jim LaFontaine, Edward Parks, Nancy Hodge, Ruth Campos, Lianne Authier, Diana Paschall, Gayle Mahaffey, Sara Stotzer, David Bull, Mary Anderson, Annette Biggar, Neil Woodberry, Dorothy Woodberry, Felicia, Dick and Phyllis McGinnis.
Long term: Glo Richardson, Charlotte Britton, Nancy Poland, Sandra Smith, Charlie DeCoste, Sally Read, Karen Speerstra, Pam Beck, Maxine Lupo, Ruth Matthews, Michael Wackenreuter, Susan Richardson, Ted Lavery, Mary McIntyre, Ray Hight, Bunny Rowe, Elizabeth Kaul, Lorraine Edgecomb, Colleen Moceri, Kenny Middleton, Norman Budde, Peter Spellman, Mark Brophy, Terence Napier, Annemarie Chapin Smith, Norman Shenk, Christopher Secrest, Nancy Feldman, Emilie Stotzer, Russell Moulton, Tamara Moulton, Dane Van Sand, The Hugel Family, Henry, Roger Corbin, Marilyn Prentiss, Anne Brantley Betts, Mickey Sawyer, Anne Gillis, Priscilla Hobbs.
May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God,
rest in peace, and rise in glory.
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CALENDAR "Program events for your participation"
CALENDAR-"Program events for your participation"
Sundays
- 8 am Holy Eucharist
- 9:15am Adult Forum
- 10:30 am Sung Eucharist
- 7:30 Sunday & Sober Alcoholics Anonymous
Mondays
- 9-noon--Ms. Fixits, women gathering to tend to the fabric of the church. You are welcome.
- 7 pm Bible Study First Monday of the month led by Lynn Runnells. 978.526.7546
Tuesdays
- 5 pm "Harvest Meal", a free community meal, Sponsored by Cape Ann Interfaith Council
- 7 pm 3rd Tuesday of the month, Peer Spiritual Direction
Wednesdays
- 7 am Men's Bible Reflection, (Bible study)
- 8:30 am Grace Center, an open drop in center for people from the community providing a warm place as well as advocacy for living issues
- 7 pm Fish City Alcoholics Anonymous
- 7 pm Learn to Cope free and confidential
Thursdays
- 4:30-5:30 pm Parish Children's Choir Rehearsal
- 6 pm Evensong (First Thursday of the month)
- 7:30-9 pm Parish Adult Choir Rehearsal
Saturdays
- Action Shelter Lunch-Making chuck.curti@gmail.com or glo704@verizon.net
- 8 pm Big Book Alcoholics Anonymous
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Staff, Officers and Vestry
Parish Office Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8am-12pm
The Church is open for prayer and meditation Monday through Thursday
The Rev. Bret Bowie Hays, Rector e-mailMark E.Nelson, Director of Music e-mail Betsy Levick, Parish Administrator e-mailMarjorie I. Bishop, Church Assistant e-mailCloe the dog, Parish Mascot
Wardens: Carolyn Stewart & Mark Murray-Brown
Clerk: Joan Gorga
Treasurer: Elizabeth Redmond
Assistant Treasurer: Chuck Everett
Vestry
2014 Jim McCarthy, Ernie Runnells & Sara Stotzer,
2015 Don Cole, Marjorie Fergusson & Karen Kasper,
2016 Naomi Astyk, Lin York-Robbins, Martha Whitney
978-283-1708 48 Middle Street (Parking at 33 Washington St) Gloucester MA 01930 |
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