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Saint John's Church
48 Middle Street, (Parking @ 33 Washington St), Gloucester, Massachusetts 01930
The Rev. Bret Bowie Hays, Rector
June 1, 2014, the Seventh Sunday of Easter 8:00 am leaflet click here
and 10:30 am leaflet click here.Sundays Readings click here.
TODAY, CHORAL EVENSONG, THE ASCENSION OF OUR LORD AT 7:30 PM
TOMORROW, FUNERAL FOR RONALD WHITE AT 11 AM
Sunday School program begins at 10:30 in the 2nd floor of the Parish House. children join parents at the offertory back in the church for the Eucharist.
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THE CHOIR SCHOOL OF CAPE ANN AT ST. JOHN'S CHURCH makes its final appearance of this year at a service THIS Sunday afternoon, June 1 at 4 pm. Music, awards, followed by Ice Cream! Everyone is welcome.
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MUSICAL MUSING
The choir anthem is "Draw us in the Spirit's Tether" by Harold Friedell. I first heard this anthem (not part of my Lutheran upbringing) at Christ Church, Hamilton in the early 1980's. Ned Rorem's opening voluntary "There is a Spirit That Delights to Do No Evil ..." is from his "A Quaker Reader", a set of pieces quoting writings of notable Quakers. Rorem grew up as a Quaker. This tune is "bestowed as a balm to James Naylor who perished so painfully in London" in 1660 in the face of religious intolerance. This is the same year that Mary Dyer died on the gallows of Boston Common. Composer of the closing voluntary, "Trumpet Tune in C," David N. Johnson was educated at Curtis in Philadelphia and taught at St. Olaf College, Syracuse University and Arizona State University. He was organist at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Phoenix.
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 THE DAY OF PENTECOST IS JUNE 8 WEAR RED
We will celebrate PENTECOST with hanging tongues of fire. We need your FLAME inscribed with prayers and decorated this week! Leave them on the table in the Parish Hall. They will be hung for next Sunday.
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From Annette Biggar: "I'm home; Pain is fairly well controlled; I would welcome a card or a call, but not a visit at this point; we are set for food; and continued prayers are always welcome."
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THRIFT SHOP OPENS FOR THE SUMMER
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
from 10-2 each day, all Summer.
Invite friends-come-shop-buy!
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LOOKING AHEAD TO JUNE AT ST. JOHN'S CHURCH
DAVID PRENTICE, God willing, will be ordained in Boston at Emmanuel Church, on Saturday June 7 at 10:30 am. Members of our choir will be joining the singing. Call the office for carpool information. We will honor this event with a festive coffee hour on the following day here.
The FUNERAL for CHARLOTTE BRITTON is Saturday June 14 at 1 pm.
TRINITY SUNDAY June 15 begins the single Summer 9 am service schedule.
CELEBRATE WITH BISHOP SHAW on June 21: Everyone in the diocesan community is invited to gather for a celebration and commemoration of Bishop Shaw's ministry. This festive event will take place on June 21, 10:30 am-1 pm, rain or shine, at the Pinebank Promontory on Jamaica Pond (corner of Perkins Street and the Jamaicaway) in Jamaica Plain. The celebration will include remarks by Bishop Barbara C. Harris, with Bishop Frank Griswold preaching. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy. Ice cream and beverages will be provided. RSVP from this website: More diocesan news here.
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RENOVATIONS AND ST. JOHN'S MERGER BRING RENEWAL TO CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF ST. PAUL: The congregations of the Cathedral Church of St. Paul and the Church of St. John the Evangelist in Boston have officially merged. The combined congregation will continue worshiping at St. John's until major renovations now underway at the cathedral are finished.
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THE REV. H. MARK SMITH TO BECOME DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRY: Bishop Shaw has appointed the Rev. H. Mark Smith to serve as the new director of youth ministry, to begin June 16. He will succeed the current director, Sam Gould, who has completed his three-year commitment.
MISSION INSTITUTE LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE:
The Mission Institute has launched their new website as part of a new and developing collaborative initiative of Episcopal City Mission, Episcopal Divinity School and the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts. The Mission Institute was created, according to its mission statement, "to provide individuals, congregations and communities with innovative learning opportunities that nurture leaders, advance spiritual growth and support the flourishing of just, healthy societies." The new website will spotlight the Mission Institute's own programs, according to director Diane D'Souza, but will also be a tool for connecting people with events, resources and inspiration from other sources. EPISCOPAL CITY MISSION DIVESTS ENDOWMENT FROM FOSSIL FUELS:
The Episcopal City Mission (ECM) has voted to divest its $16-million endowment from exposure to fossil fuels. The unanimous vote of the ECM Board of Directors took place at its May 8 meeting after months of research, reflection and deliberation that included thorough analysis of the potential financial impact of divestment.
CALL TO PRAYER:
Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori has called the Episcopal Church to prayer and action for South Sudan. During the past five months, South Sudan has faced its greatest challenge since becoming the world's newest nation in July 2011, when it seceded from the north in a referendum on independence following almost half a century of civil war. Jefferts Schori says she would like Episcopalians "to learn more about the situation, to be in contact with their legislators, to pray, and to reach out to the Sudanese in their own neighborhoods." You can begin with this video: http://episcopaldigitalnetwork.com/ens/2014/05/13/video-presiding-bishop-calls-the-church- to-prayer-for-south-sudan/.
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EPISCOPALIANS ON FACEBOOK:
Are you one to while away the time online? Then you might want to check out this link: www.facebook.com/groups/Episcopalians/ The conversation covers the gamut-from folks thinking of joining the church to someone wondering if it's okay to sing the Alleluia Chorus at a funeral to a deep discussion of stress and depression among the clergy to queries about theology to celebrations of the life of Maya Angelou to recommendations of books and music. Basically a little something for everyone interested in the Episcopal tradition.
EPISCOPAL CHURCH MEMES:
For the more lighthearted among us, there are "memes," words superimposed on photos that are posted online. Sometimes the photos and messages are somber, especially those marking national tragedies. But most often they are amusing references to church custom. Check it out: www.facebook.com/EpiscopalChurchMemes
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THROWBACK THURSDAY AT ST. JOHN'S CHURCH
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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, Rector
8 am
Lector Adele Q. Ervin
Eucharistic Minister/Intercessor Paul McGeary
Acolyte Norm Barr
Usher Sereda Feener
Sunday School volunteer Leslie Sarofeen
10:30 am
Lectors Bob Stewart & Pete Goodwin
Eucharistic Ministers Naomi Astyk & Mark Murray-Brown
Intercessor Alex Garcia-Mata
Acolyte Sue Lupo
Ushers Rory McKenzie & Julian Murray-Brown
Greeters Jan Goodwin & Melanie Murray-Brown
Preparing for the Liturgy
Altar Guild Janet Williams & Marcia Mullen
Flower Guild Pam Sweet with Lin York-Robbins
Bread bakers Kim Prentice, Janet Williams & Catherine McGeary
Coffee Hour Sunday is hosted by Sue Lupo and Naomi Astyk
FOOD BANK for next week: Tuna
OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE: Please check the kiosk in the parish hall.
ST. JOHN'S ACTION SHELTER SANDWICH PROGRAM this week is by Janie & Laurie Brown.
THE ALTAR FLOWERS TODAY are given in memory of Albert Carroll Redmond and Nancy Congelton Redmond, given by their daughter Elizabeth Redmond.
THE PASCHAL CANDLE is given in memory of Jean Blair McElroy by the Rev. Claude G. Hopper.
St. John's Intercession List
Short term
Hazel Sinagra, Allen Williams, Clayton Dyett, Jr., Prentice family, Sally Brown, Jon Brown, Barbara Praiano, Marie Cantwell, Mimma Russo, Cecily Merrell, Joy Prentice, Roger Corbin, Renate Burke, Cynthia Linkas, Eric Runnells, Ethel Poulsen, Deb Kendall, Josef, Sereda Feener, Don Cole, Everett Harlow, David Arnold, Judy Melanson, Christine Gillis, Nancy Jones, John Cobb & Mary Frear, Edward Parks, Nancy Hodge, Ruth Campos, Diana Paschall, David Bull, Mary Anderson, Annette Biggar, Neil Woodberry, Dick and Phyllis McGinnis.
Long term:
Dennis Roman, William White, Judy, Julie St. Jean, Bob Sampson, Charlie Currier, Catherine Coolidge, Katie Levesque, Guy Maychszak, Glo Richardson, Nancy Poland, Maxine Lupo, Susan Richardson, Ted Lavery, Mary McIntyre, Ray Hight, Elizabeth Kaul, Colleen Moceri, Kenny Middleton, Norman Budde, 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.
Ronald Elmer White & Sally Read
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
- 9:15 am Forum
- 10:30 am Sung Eucharist & Sunday School (in Parish House) Children join parents at ~11:10
- 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
- 10 am Education for Ministry (EfM) resumes in the fall.
- 4:30-5:30 pm Choir School Children from ages 4-10
- 6 pm Evensong (First Thursday of the month)
- 7:30-9 pm Parish 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 Jay DiPrima, Director of Youth Ministry email 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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