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February 27, 2014
Saint John's Church, Gloucester, Massachusetts
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The Rev. Bret Bowie Hays, Rector
Saint John's Church, 48 Middle Street,
(Parking @ 33 Washington St) Gloucester, MA 01930
March 2, 2014-The Final Sunday after the Epiphany
SOUPER BOWL of CARING TOTAL: $2406 Thank you!
To download the 10:30 am leaflet click here.
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Ash Wednesday Services 
March 5
Noon & 7:30 pm
(Evening service with choir)
Lenten Evensong
Weekly on Thursdays
From 6-6:30 pm
March 6,13,20,27, April 3 & 10
Please join us for these services!
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LENTEN DEVOTIONS AND RESOURCES: Ash Wednesday, on March 5, invites us to the observance of a holy Lent--the season of penitence, reconciliation and renewal that leads to Easter. For those taking on a devotional practice during Lent, there is a collection of home grown and locally recommended resources available on the diocesan website, www.diomass.org.
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FOUR CHOIRS FESTIVAL THIS SUNDAY
Our Choristers will participate at a program with choirs from Salem, Andover, and Chelmsford this Sunday at 4 pm. The event is at Grace Church, 385 Essex St, Salem, MA. This is a great opportunity for our kids to make music with somewhat older groups. Please do come!
I've been heartened to receive such enthusiastic response to music notes over the last several weeks. I'll endeavor to keep them coming.
MUSIC THIS SUNDAY:
Today is the final Sunday before Lent starts. So we'll go out with a bang and lots of good music to sing and hear.
THE CHOIR sings 2 anthems, a short setting by Knut Nystedt (99 years old this year!!!) of the words of the story of the Transfiguration, heard in the Gospel reading. With Carol McKenzie, soprano, we'll hear the Gospel setting "True Light" at the end of communion (in lieu of a Psalm this week).
"What is Mark doing with that squeezebox, during the Psalm singing?" Someone apparently missed the explanation made several times since the acquisition of the SHRUTI BOX last December. This instrument was invented on the Indian sub-continent during the 19th century as a tool for providing a drone for meditation. Using parts of British reed organs brought by the missionaries, they created a very simple instrument. We first heard this when Ana Hernandez came years ago. We use in our Liturgy based on similar historical instruments used to provide drones: hurdy-gurdies, monochords, and Bible-regals early in the 11-15th centuries.
ORGAN MUSIC for the opening is based upon a Scandinavian Christmas hymn (sung during Communion) which explores many of the themes of transcendence begun in the Gospel reading. The closing voluntary is the great C major Fugue of Bach, which uniquely begins as played entirely on the manuals 'till the end when the Pedal comes in with the theme at half the tempo of the fugue. The musical term for this is "augmentation."
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 ADULT FORUM THIS SUNDAY
In Christianity for the Rest of Us, Diana Butler Bass describes Christians in vibrant congregations as a "mobile city of pilgrims," journeying together without maps. Yet signposts point the way in the form of practices, "the activities drawn from our tradition that we do together in community." Join us as the conversation shifts to the practices of vital communities, beginning with the fundamental practice of welcoming the stranger. Elizabeth Redmond facilitates, March 2, 9:15 am.
NEXT WEEK'S ADULT FORUM: In Christianity for the Rest of Us, Diana Butler Bass describes Discernment as 'listening for the truth.' "The Easter life consists in finding our true identity in God and in knowing that God has given us 'something to do'." What has God given you, and all of us, to do? How did you find it? How and when did the community of the church help in this process? Join us as the conversation sorts through our own stories of discernment and we explore the unexpected possibilities of "Listening for God". Dave Prentice facilitates, March 9, 9:15 am.
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FROM ADELE ERVIN, who recently broke her hip and had surgery and is mending at home: Once again the Admiral wishes to express deep appreciation for all the parishioner and staff cards, calls, flowers, goodies, visits, and prayers. Will be in residence at Ocean St as of Feb 28 but housebound until more mobile so will not see you all in person. Please know I am with you in love and spirit and warm affection." Adele
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"COME AND SEE" 
A CELEBRATION OF CHILDREN! St. John's Church is offering an interactive service on Saturday, March 29th at 4 pm, to celebrate the children of Gloucester, the children in our parish, and the child in all of us. Joyful music, art, and storytelling will accompany our liturgy including a visit from Noah! We welcome everyone who is, or has ever been a child, who knows the worship of prayer and play. As was in the case of the Earth Day Service and The Nativity of Mary Service, we will once again transform the sanctuary to create an inviting, transitory space of enchantment. This will be the third in what we hope will become semiannual happenings.
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 FLOWER GUILD NEWS
Thank you to all the Flower Guild members who met on Saturday to celebrate the new and returning members with a "Tea" and workshop which included a flower-arranging demonstration by Lin York-Robbins. We welcome your summer flowers that might become part of the Altar display. We also welcome your questions and comments.
Please contact the co-chairs: Lin York-Robbins 978-283-6149 & Catherine McGeary 978-283-8424. SIGN UP FOR FLOWERS on the board in the Parish Hall after services.
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CONGRATULATIONS ARE IN ORDER!
In 1999 the Cape Ann Interfaith Commission with Maud Warren began a journey of Harvest Meals on Tuesday nights. This past Tuesday night marked 15 years of this great program, which has supported our community with many wonderful meals and fellowship. Many, many thanks to all who have helped over the years!
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THE NEXT RUMMAGE SALE is scheduled for: 
- Thursday, March 13th - 6-8 pm.
- Friday, March 14th - 9-noon
- Saturday, March 15th - 9-noon
Your clothing donations are most welcome. Drop off during office hours or at your convenience any other time the church is open. If you need assistance, call Martha Whitney at 978-283-9843. Thank you.
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NEW CANDIDATES FOR BISHOP: The Standing Committee of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts announced today two additional candidates for election as bishop, having verified proper petitions and satisfactory background checks for both. They are:
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The Rev. Timothy E. Crellin, Vicar, St. Stephen's Church, Boston; and
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The Rev. Canon Margaret (Mally) Ewing Lloyd, Canon to the Ordinary, Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts.
Crellin and Lloyd join the slate of nominees announced by the Standing Committee on Jan. 15:
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The Rev. Holly Antolini, Rector, St. James's Church, Cambridge, Mass.;
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The Rev. Ronald Culmer, Rector, St. Clare's Church, Pleasanton, Calif.;
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The Rev. Alan Gates, Rector, St. Paul's Church, Cleveland Heights, Ohio;
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The Rev. Ledlie Laughlin, Rector, St. Peter's Church, Philadelphia; and
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The Rev. Sam Rodman, Project Manager for Campaign Initiatives, Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts.
MEET THE CANDIDATES FOR BISHOP: Bring your curiosity and your questions to any of five meetings. For more information, click here.
- March 14, 6:30 p.m. at St. Andrew's Church (79 Denton Road) in Wellesley
- March 15, 1:00 p.m. at Trinity Church (Copley Square) in Boston
- March 16, 4:00 p.m. at St. Stephen's Church (74 South Common Street) in Lynn
- March 17, 6:30 p.m. at Grace Church (422 County Street) in New Bedford
- March 18, 6:30 p.m. at Christ Church (33 Central Street) in Andover
The electing convention is Saturday, April 5 at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul (138 Tremont Street) in Boston. A "back-up" date is scheduled for April 12.
MORE NEWS FROM THE DIOCESE (www. diomass.org)
PRE-CONFIRMATION RETREATS: March 28-29 and April 11-12 at the Barbara C. Harris Camp.
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Participating in the Liturgy The People of God gathered in St. John's Church
Presiding & Preaching The Rev. Bret Bowie Hays,
8 am
Lector Heidi Stowe
Eucharistic Minister/Intercessor Gwen Kopka
Acolyte Norm Barr
Usher Sereda Feener
10:30 am
Lectors Betsy Van Sand & Jim LaBelle
Intercessor Mary McCarl
Eucharistic Ministers Cecily Merrell & Lynn Runnells
Acolyte Brynn Sibley
Ushers Rory McKenzie & Jim LaBelle
Greeters Martha Whitney & Carole Secrest
Preparing for the Liturgy
Altar Guild Marjorie Fergusson & Karen Kasper
Flower Guild DeeDee Bedford
Bread bakers Kim Prentice, Janet Williams & Catherine McGeary
FOOD BANK for this week (3-02): Cereal
ST.JOHNS ACTION SHELTER LUNCH PROGRAM this week is by Arlene Wilson and Gwen Kopka.
The 10:30 COFFEE HOUR on Sunday is hosted by David and Kim Prentice.
THE ALTAR FLOWERS TODAY are in memory of The Rt. Rev. Philip Rhinelander, Helen and Constance Rhinelander given by Mary McCarl and Fred Rhinelander.
St. John's Intercession List
Short term:
Ethel Poulsen, Deb Kendall, Josef, Sereda Feener, Everett Harlow, Adele Q. Ervin, David Arnold, Judy Melanson, Gene Newman, Sue Lupo, Gerry Corry, Jerrie Moffett, Anna Dunn, Chris Spellman, Dennis Roman, Christine Gillis, Nancy Jones, John Cobb & Mary Frear, Naomi Astyk, Edward Parks, Nancy Hodge, Ruth Campos, Diana Paschall, David Bull, Mary Anderson, Annette Biggar, Neil Woodberry, Dick and Phyllis McGinnis.
Long term:
Julie St. Jean, Bob Sampson, Don Cole, Ann Willcutt, Charlie Currier, Catherine Coolidge, Katie Levesque, Guy Maychszak, Glo Richardson, Charlotte Britton, Nancy Poland, Sally Read, Pam Beck, Maxine Lupo, Susan Richardson, Ted Lavery, Mary McIntyre, Ray Hight, Elizabeth Kaul, Colleen Moceri, Kenny Middleton, Norman Budde, Peter Spellman, Mark Brophy, Annemarie Chapin Smith, Christopher Secrest, Nancy Feldman, Sara Stotzer, Emilie Stotzer, Russell Moulton, Tamara Moulton, Dane Van Sand, The Hugel Family, Marilyn Prentiss, Anne Brantley Betts, Anne Gillis, Priscilla Hobbs.
We pray for the repose of the soul of Robert Wallace Brownlee, Methodist pastor,
missionary to Japan and father of Barbara Bruns. We pray for the repose of the soul of Jean Kerr, friend of Marge Bishop. May the souls of 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"
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.
- 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
- 9 am EfM "TR" Bible study, 3rd Thursday of the month
- 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: Catherine McGeary & Astrid afKinteberg
Clerk: Joan Gorga
Treasurer: Elizabeth Redmond
Vestry
Class of 2015 - Don Cole, Marjorie Fergusson, Karen Kasper,
Class of 2016 - Naomi Astyk, Lin York-Robbins, Martha Whitney
Class of 2017 - Norm Barr, Ian Bedford, Kim Prentice
978-283-1708 48 Middle Street (Parking at 33 Washington St) Gloucester MA 01930 |
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