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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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If you are having a baby, wish to add someone to the prayer list, or have any other pastoral concerns or celebrations, please let us know at
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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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The Circle Enjoys Fellowship, Feast
 On Sunday, November 11, the St. John's Circle group met at the home of Pamela and Pickens Price to enjoy a Cuban style feast! Co-hosts Kim and Stephen French prepared chicken and yellow rice, and attendees brought deliciously garlicky "1905" salad, a lovely eggplant tian, and creamy flan  to cap off the meal. The Circle is comprised of St. John's parishioners who gather every few months to enjoy each others' company.
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Angel Tree Season is Here!
Angel Pick Up Days: Sundays, November 18 and 25
Angel Tree Party: Saturday, December 8, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
This year we are fortunate to have 180 children assigned to St. John's! Please stop in the Garth following the 9:00 a.m. service on November 18 and 25 to select your angels from the tree. While there, take the opportunity to sign up to be a driver or helper on the day of the party.
Angel Tree is a ministry that reaches out to
the children of prison inmates and their families with the love of Christ. This unique program gives our church an opportunity to share Christ's love by helping to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the families of prisoners.
Our party this year is on Saturday, December 8, and we hope everyone will want to participate. As always, the organizers need volunteers to help with the party, as well as cash donations to help with our expenses. PLEASE BE AN ANGEL AND HELP!! Questions? Email Ginny VanOsdol at ginny@towntoiles.com.
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Faith Café Update
 The search for a new site for Faith Café began in the spring of 2011. Since then, the group has raised almost $400,000 from small and large donations. They have purchased the property, the site has been cleared, and the concrete slab was poured on October 31, 2012! They currently have $284,000 in their building fund after paying for the land and the permitting fees. The cost for the building is $368,000 and they also need to purchase interior furnishings, as well as cover operating expenses for 2013. Therefore, the Café hopes to raise a final $200,000 by December  31. To contribute construction materials, contact Burk Clark at Burk@thesinclairgroup.com. To donate funds, contact Mary Jane Schenck or Hugh Cruse ( mjschenck@ut.edu or hugh.cruse@gmail.com), or donate directly through the website www.faithcafetampa.com. Some smaller items needed are: a commercial dishwasher, washable plastic plates and glasses, and a microwave. Please give prayerful consideration to donating so that Faith Café can re-open its doors and serve a hot noontime meal to over 100 very needy members of our community six days a week.
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Newcomers' Wine and Cheese Reception
Sunday, November 18, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Newcomers to St. John's Church, please join us for an informal wine and cheese reception at the home of our Rector, Fr. Doug Remer, and his wife, Sterling, on Sunday, November 18. Enjoy fellowship with other newcomers to the church and get to know our clergy in a relaxed setting. We welcome you! Please RSVP to Debbi Huelsman at dhuelsman@stjohnstampa.org or contact the parish offices with questions at 259.1570.
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2012 Christmas Eve Pageant
If your child (grades K4 through 5th) is interested in participating in the annual Christmas Eve pageant at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, December 24, please contact Lee Lowry at LeeLowry@msn.com. If you can help during the rehearsals or performances, please also let us know. Rehearsals will take place during the Christian Formation hour following  the 9:00 a.m. service on the following Sundays: November 25, December 2, December 9, and December 16. There will also be a rehearsal and performance for our Angel Tree friends on Saturday, December 8, beginning at 9:00 a.m., and a final rehearsal on Monday, December 24 at 2:30 p.m. Sheep, kings, dancing angels, readers, and many more are needed to bring the Gospel of Luke to life at our church on Christmas Eve. We hope you will join us!
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St. John's School: Admissions Open House
The 2012 Open House will be Thursday, November 29, at 6:00 p.m. at the Primary Division campus, 1002 South Rome Avenue. Please make sure your three-year-olds are in our database, and invite your friends and relatives to attend to hear how great it is to be a St. John's Eagle!
Refreshments, addresses by parents and students, and complimentary valet parking will highlight the evening. Appointments for assessments will also be held at this event. Visit our website at www.StJohnsEagles.org/admissions to make an inquiry, to see the Admissions calendar, and to apply online. Questions? Please contact Director of Admissions, Cindy Fenlon, at her direct line, 600.4348, or at cfenlon@stjohnseagles.org.
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 Women's Advent Retreat: A Child Is Born
Saturday, December 1, Rudisill Parish Hall
How about a day of study, quiet contemplation, music, and fellowship between the busy-ness of Thanksgiving and the rush of Christmas? The ladies of the Contemporary Women's Bible Study (CWBS) invite the women and friends of St. John Episcopal Church to an Advent Retreat, on December 1, 2012, in Rudisill Parish Hall, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Join them for prayer, Bible study, contemplative and empowering music, fellowship, and more as we prepare ourselves for the arrival of our Savior and the first season of the church year. CWBS will be providing a continental breakfast and a light lunch - just come, get to know some of your sisters on the journey, and take a break from the hectic-ness that invariably accompanies this Season of Peace. Come for the day or just through lunch if a full day is already out of reach! RSVP to Robin Johnson, at rljohnson4@verizon.net or 837.1627, Nicki Weekes at wickersnic@yahoo.com, Debra McMaster at demcmaster@verizon.net, or Sharon Stoll at harpwings@aol.com or 258.8725.
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Study Seeks Committed Couples Interested in Sharing Their Experiences About Forgiveness
Are you an adult who is in a committed romantic relationship? A community study of how adult couples experience forgiving and being forgiven in their relationships is being conducted in your area, and the group is seeking couples interested in sharing their experiences. If you would like to participate, please contact Arthur Taylor (spouse of Mother Stefanie Taylor) at 828.808.6910 or ataylor895@gmail.com.
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2013 Every Member Canvass
This month marks the beginning of the 2013 Every Member Canvass campaign for St. John's Church. Please prayerfully consider what you can contribute this year for the glory of God and the support of St. John's. Please click here to read Fr. Doug Remer's letter regarding the canvass. You can also download a pledge worksheet by clicking here, or by visiting our website at www.stjohnstampa.org.
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Hurricane Sandy and the Dominican Republic
For the last four years, the Tampa Deanery has worked in the community of La Barquita (Santo Domingo), building a new church and school building. As with all of the buildings we work on in the Dominican Republic, they are designed to be hurricane shelters. You may recall this building was redesigned prior to construction, and the floor elevation was raised 4' higher out of concern that the flood-prone community would eventually need a safe building to protect them from the Rio Ozama when it floods. As Hurricane Sandy tore across the island of Hispaniola last week, many parts of the DR and Haiti were flooded. La Barquita was hit very hard, with floods destroying homes and displacing hundreds. More than 100 children and 66 adults were protected and housed in the new San Pedro and San Pablo church/school building. Many of these families have lost everything.
Area bishops and others have visited the community and determined the immediate need is for food, water, bedding, and mosquito nets. If you are able to contribute to help the flood victims in the La Barquita or other DR communities affected by Hurricane Sandy, please send your tax deductible donations to: Dominican Development Group, P.O. Box 661, Ellenton, Florida 34222. Please note that the donation is to be designated for flood relief. As with all money collected through the DDG, 100% of your donation is sent to the project or cause designated by you, the donor. You may also donate through PayPal on our website, www.dominicandevelopmentgroup.org. For more information, contact Bill Kunkle, 813.310.0267, or tuulguy@aol.com.
In addition, Episcopal Relief and Development continues to help areas in the Caribbean and in the Northeastern United States. To assist them in this work, you can donate to their US Hurricane Relief Fund or Hurricane Fund (for the Caribbean) at http://er-d.org/donate-select.php or you can send a donation to P.O. Box 7058, Merrifield,VA 22116-7058. More information can be found at Episcopal Relief Development's website.
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12:15 p.m.-
12:45 p.m.
| The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) (Chapel)
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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, November 15
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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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Men's Bible Study and Lunch (Peterson Room)
The Rev. Eric Kahl, Rector of St. Mary's Episcopal Church, will facilitate the November 15th session: Paul asserts that Jesus is God in bodily form, and in Him you have been made complete.
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 lot across Plant St. under the Selmon Expressway.
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12:15 p.m. -
12:30 p.m.
| Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
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| 6:30 p.m. | Uganda Celebration (Kavouklis Home)
Join us to celebrate our successes in Uganda!
Hosted by: Palma Ceia Presbyterian Church St. John's Episcopal Church USF College of Public Health RSVP to Peggy Curlin at pcurlin@verizon.net. Business casual attire. |
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Friday, November 16
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12:15 p.m.
| Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
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| Sunday, November 18
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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)
Sunday School for Children (Various)
Children will process from the church during the opening hymn and will return later in the service.
Sunday School for Youth (Discovery House)
Middle and high school students, please join us in Discovery House when the service begins. You will return to sit with your families later in the service. Ministry Moment- Angel Tree: Daniel Otero
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10:15 a.m
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On the third Sunday of each month during the year (except the summer months), we gather in the Parish Hall together for breakfast. The children of our parish as well as adults help prepare and serve the meal, under the guidance of chef Dave Kenyon. Join us for this community building event!
Advent Wreath Decorating (Garth)Children and adults are welcome to design their own Advent wreaths in the Garth on Sunday, November 18. The church will provide the wreaths, greenery, and candles, as well as tools and wire. For a contribution of $5, you can bring home this beautiful tradition and celebrate the anticipation, as we await the coming of our Savior. Angel Tree Tag Pickup (Garth)
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11:15 a.m.
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The Holy Eucharist (Rite I) (Church)
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4:00 p.m.
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Newcomers' Wine and Cheese Reception (Rector's Home) Please RSVP to Debbi Huelsman at dhuelsman@stjohnstampa.org or contact the parish offices at 259.1570.
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5:30 p.m.
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Middle School Youth Group (Youth House) Middle School Youth Group meets every Sunday except the last Sunday of the month. Questions? 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 every Sunday except the last Sunday of the month. Questions? staylor@stjohnstampa.org.
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| Monday, November 19
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9:30 a.m.
| Pastoral Care Meeting (Lowry Room)
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12:15 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.
| Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
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5:00 p.m.
| Vestry Meeting (Peterson Room)
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| Tuesday, November 20
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6:45 a.m.
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No CWBS today due to Thanksgiving holiday
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12:15 p.m. -
12:45 p.m.
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4:00 p.m.
| The St. John's Book Club (Lowry Room)
The St. John's Book Club will meet on Tuesday, November 20, at 4:00 p.m. in the Lowry Room. Pat Rice will lead the discussion of Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston. Copies of the book are in the parish offices. Everyone is welcome to attend. |
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Thanksgiving Service
At 10:00 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day, we will hold our traditional Thanksgiving Day service. Our choir has been preparing some wonderful music for the occasion including the Magnificat in D of E.J. Moeran. What better way to celebrate this uniquely American holiday than by exercising the central freedom the pilgrims worked so hard to achieve for all of us: the freedom to worship as we wish!
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| Thursday, November 22,
and Friday, November 23
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Offices Closed
The parish offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 22 and 23, in honor of the Thanksgiving holiday.
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| Tuesday, November 27
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Women's Mid Morning Bible Study
The last meeting of the Women's Mid Morning Bible Study for 2012 will take place on Tuesday, November 27. Flossie Adams, St. John's Director of Christian Education for many years, will guide the group's study of "The Parable of the Talents" (Matt 25:14-30). The ladies invite you to join them in the Lowry Room at 10:15 a.m. for fellowship, followed by the lesson and discussion from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. This is a great opportunity to expand your understanding of some of Jesus' most puzzling teachings. Questions? Contact Sally Wiley at swileytampa@aol.com or 253.3906 or Joan McKay at mckayjhm@aol.com.
The group will resume their study of Jesus' Parables on Tuesday, January 8, 2013.
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| Saturday, December 1
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The Orleanians Christmas Party
Please join the Orleanians for a casual supper, some yummy winter beverages, and a Christmas Cookie Exchange to celebrate the holiday season. Please bring cookies of your choice (enough for everyone attending) and you will leave with a box of many different kinds to share with your families! This event will take place on Saturday, December 1, at 6:00 p.m., at the home of Erin and Matt Chantry, 502 South Willow Avenue, Number 8. Questions? Email Erin Chantry.
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| Sunday, December 2
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Advent Lessons and Carols
The combined choirs of St. John's will present Advent Lessons and Carols in the church on Sunday, December 2, at 5:00 p.m. There is no cost to attend. A reception, to which all are warmly invited, will follow in Rudisill Parish Hall.
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