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We are always looking for church-related pictures to share with the congregation. Submit them to LLowry@stjohnstampa.org
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Evangelism: Evangelism is sharing the Good News of God in Christ by word and example, inviting others to become part of the Christian community, and welcoming all people into a loving Christian fellowship.
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Episcopal Schools Sunday Is This Sunday, October 19
Join us to celebrate our Episcopal schools! Mr. Gordon Rode, St. John's School Headmaster, will give an address at all three services.
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Outreach Committee & Friends of Uganda - October Meeting
The next Outreach Committee meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 22, at 5:30 p.m. in the Lowry Room. On the agenda will be a continuation of discussion of activities for the upcoming year, including the Friends of Uganda Committee (which is meeting with Outreach). The group will also discuss budgetary plans for 2013.
Outreach Committee meetings are generally scheduled for the fourth Monday of each month during the school year from August to May. Next month's meeting is scheduled for November 26. There will be no meeting in December.
If you have any items to be discussed and cannot attend, or for more information, contact Sally Thompson, 254-3009 or tampasal@verizon.net.
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Gala Organ & Choir Concert Featuring David Briggs
This Friday, October 19, 7:30 p.m., Church
 This concert will feature David Briggs, former organist of Truro and Gloucester Cathedrals in England, where our own Simon Morley served as his assistant during the early '90s. Mr. Briggs is one of the world's foremost organists and composers, and is especially known for his skill in the art of improvisation. This concert has been subtitled "The Notre Dame Experience," not least because of Mr. Briggs' affinity with French organ music and the Parisian organ scene. At this concert, Mr. Briggs will be joined by our St. John's Ensemble in a performance of "Messe Solennelle" of Louis Vierne. Vierne was himself organist of Notre Dame Cathedral from 1900 until his death (at the console of the organ) in 1937.
We hope you will join us for what promises to be a spectacular concert event! Admission to the concert is free. A reception will follow in Rudisill Parish Hall.
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Orleanians October Event
The Orleanians will hold a kid-friendly Halloween event on Sunday, October 28, immediately following the 9:00 a.m. service, at Bill and Amanda Sansone's home. Their address is 910 South Oregon, just a  short walk from the church. Children can wear Halloween costumes, and all can jump in a bounce house and enjoy lunch and Halloween goodies. It should be a good time for all!
Contact Dax Nelson for more information at dnelson@daxnelsonlaw.com or 494.0125.
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Annual F.A.T.H.E.R.S. Camping Trip, November 2 and 3
Lakewood Retreat, www.LakewoodRetreat.org
Dads and their kids of all ages are invited to come.
 RSVP to Lionel Lowry ASAP at lionel@firsthook.com.
Cost is $25 per family member, mail checks to: Lionel Lowry, 606 Marmora Avenue, Tampa, 33606.
F.A.T.H.E.R.S.:
Fathers Accountable to Healthy Enduring Relationships and Spirituality
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 Kitchen Help Needed!
Help in the kitchen is needed this Sunday, October 21, to prepare for our monthly Parish Breakfast. Please contact the parish offices at 259.1570 or parish@stjohnstampa.org, or email our chef, Dave Kenyon, at dave.kenyon@verizon.net if you can assist. No culinary experience required!
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Flowers and Greenery Available
On November 11, the flowers at the church altar are available, and on November 25, the flowers at the chapel altar are available. On December 9, 23, and 30, the church altar Advent greenery is available, and the chapel altar Advent greenery and the candle in the sanctuary are available on December 30. Please call the parish offices at 259.1570 if you would like to take any of these opportunities to honor a loved one and support St. John's.
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St. John's School Primary Division Seeks Staff Member
Primary Division is looking for an adult over the age of 21 to work with the K(4) and K(5) students in ASP (after school program) every day from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Please let Primary Division Head Ana Ibanez know if you are interested at aibanez@stjohnseagles.org.
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 A Bag of Food = A Bag of Hope: Support Metropolitan Ministries
Help stop hunger this holiday season! St. John's annual holiday food drive for Metropolitan Ministries is going on now. Please take one of the brown bags with the Metropolitan Ministries shopping list attached and make a family's Thanksgiving holidays brighter. Filled bags should be returned to the church on November 4. If you need to drop yours off earlier, it may be left on the counter in the back of Rudisill Parish Hall. Your generosity will make a real difference for a family in need this year!
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If you would like your information to be included in next week's Scroll, please email all content by Monday at 9:00 a.m.
to Lee Lowry at LLowry@stjohnstampa.org.
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12:15 p.m.-
12:45 p.m.
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6:30 p.m.
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Wednesday Nights at St. John's
Bring your covered dish, favorite study Bible, and an open heart and mind for wonderful fellowship and stimulating conversation. For further information email Winkie or Paul Game at pgamefla@aol.com.
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| Thursday, October 18
The Feast of St. Luke
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Feast Day Facts: St. Luke the Evangelist
 Luke was a Gentile, a physician by profession, and one of Paul's fellow missionaries in the early spread of Christianity through the Roman world. He has been identified as the writer of both the Gospel which bears his name, and its sequel, the Acts of the Apostles. He had apparently not known Jesus, but was clearly much inspired by hearing about him from those who had known him. Only Luke provides the very familiar stories of the annunciation to Mary, of her visit to Elizabeth, of the child in the manger, the angelic host appearing to shepherds, and the meeting with the aged Simeon in his Gospel.
Luke was with Paul apparently until the latter's martyrdom in Rome. What happened to Luke after Paul's death is unknown. Early tradition is that he wrote his Gospel in Greece, and that he died at the age of 84 in Boeotia. Luke is the patron saint of artists, physicians, surgeons, students, and butchers. There is a Christian tradition that states that Luke was the first icon painter, painting pictures of the Virgin Mary and of Peter and Paul. He is sometimes depicted this way, with or creating works of art, as above. He is also often accompanied by an ox or bull, sometimes with wings as can be seen here, or the symbol of such is used alone to represent the saint.
Please join us today for a celebration of the Holy Eucharist at 10:00 a.m. in honor of the feast day of Luke.
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10:00 a.m. -
10:30 a.m.
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The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) and Healing
(Chapel)
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11:45 a.m.-
12:45 p.m.
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St. John's Men's Thursday Bible Study and Lunch (Peterson Room)
Andrew Heyes, Rector of St. Clement's Episcopal Church, will facilitate this session about the Church as the body of Christ: Christ and his covenant are the foundation of all the Christian hopes, using the verse "But now in Christ Jesus you who formerly were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ." Ephesians 2:11-13.
Sandwiches will be provided for $5 per person. Please e-mail mkconstcorp@aol.com or phone Marie at 831.4696 if you plan to attend, and let us know if would like to participate in lunch. Parking is in the school's lot across Plant Street under the Selmon Expressway.
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12:15 p.m. -
12:30 p.m.
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Friday, October 19
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12:15 p.m.
| Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
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7:30 p.m.
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Gala Organ and Choir Concert (Church)
This concert will feature David Briggs, former organist of Truro and Gloucester Cathedrals in England. A reception will follow in Rudisill Parish Hall. There is no cost to attend.
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| Sunday, October 21
Episcopal Schools Sunday
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Episcopal Schools Sunday
Join us today in celebrating the unique partnership between our church and school, as well as giving thanks for all the Episcopal schools in our area! Mr. Gordon Rode, Headmaster of St. John's School, will give an address at all three services. |
7:45 a.m.
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The Holy Eucharist (Rite I) (Church)
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9:00 a.m.
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The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) (Church)
Children's Chapel (Various)
Children will process from the church during the opening hymn to go to Children's Chapel and to help prepare the Parish Breakfast. They will return later in the service.
No Sunday School for Youth Today
Please come help in the kitchen during the service! Ministry Moment
There will be a Ministry Moment about Episcopal Relief and Development at the 9:00 a.m. service today. The short speech will be given by Nicki Weekes.
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10:15 a.m.
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This morning we will dine on French toast sticks, sausages, fruit, juice, and coffee while we enjoy fellowship.
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11:00 a.m.
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Baptism Class (Discovery House)
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11:15 a.m.
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The Holy Eucharist (Rite I) (Church)
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5:30 p.m. -
7:30 p.m.
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Middle School Youth Group (Youth House)Middle School Youth, join us for dinner, a Bible lesson, games, music, and more! Please wear something you can get dirty in, and you may want to bring a towel to sit on on the way home. Also, don't forget to bring $3 to cover dinner. Questions? Mother Taylor, staylor@stjohnstampa.org.
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7:45 p.m.
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High School Bible Study (Youth House)High School Bible Study meets each Sunday except the last Sunday of the month. Questions? Mother Taylor, staylor@stjohnstampa.org.
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| Monday, October 22
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12:15 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.
| Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
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5:30 p.m.
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Outreach Committee & Friends of Uganda Meeting (Lowry Room)
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| Tuesday, October 23
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6:45 a.m.
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The Contemporary Women's Bible Study (Peterson Room)
CWBS continues with a study of the "General Letters" of the New Testament. Beginning on December 4 (start of Advent), the study of Isaiah will resume with Isaiah 2, 40 - 66. Contact Kathleen Moore at 221.6253 or kathleenmarymoore@gmail.com with questions.
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12:45 p.m.
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6:00 p.m.
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The Soireé
The next Soireé will be hosted by Dottie and David Webster at their home, 603 Marmora Avenue, 33606, on Friday, October 26, at 7:00 p.m. RSVP to Mary Hulse at mmhulse@tampabay.rr.com or Pat Wilson at patwilsonakak@aol.com. Please bring something to share and your favorite beverage. Hope to see you there!
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High School Youth GroupThe next High School Youth Group will be Sunday, October 28, at 3:00 p.m. at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts. The group will see the play The Screwtape Letters, based on the book by C.S. Lewis. If you would like to attend the play, please email Mother Taylor ASAP so she can reserve you a ticket. Tickets are $25 for students, each youth should pay what they can.
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The Circle
Hold the date for the first official Circle event of 2012-2013. Pamela and Pickens Price will host a dinner at their home, co-hosted by Kim and Stephen French. Look for an evite soon! For more information, please email Kim French.
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