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Vestry Nominees Announced
On Thursday, December 20, the nominees for new members of the vestry of St. John's Church were announced. They are:
Hugh Cruse
Harry Hedges
MC Jenkins
Susan Lang
Christopher Lykes
Dax Nelson
Lisa Sepulveda
Steve Stanford
Biographies of each nominee will be published in the coming weeks. Elections will take place during our annual meeting on Sunday, January 20, 2013, which follows a combined service at 10:00 a.m. Breakfast will be provided. Please join us for this important event!
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2013 Every Member Canvass
The end of the calendar year marks the 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, and access our online pledge form here. You can also download a pledge worksheet by clicking here, or by visiting our website at www.stjohnstampa.org.
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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.
| The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) (Chapel)
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6:30 p.m.
| Wednesday Nights at St. John's (Rudisill Parish Hall)
Bring your study Bible, a covered dish, and an open heart and mind for fellowship and stimulating conversation. Contact Paul and Winkie Game at pgamefla@aol.com for more details.
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| Thursday, January 3
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| 10:00 a.m. | The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) (Church)
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12:15 p.m.
| Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
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Friday, January 4
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12:15 p.m.
| Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
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| Sunday, January 6: The Epiphany of our Lord
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Feast Day Facts: The Epiphany
The name "Epiphany" is derived from a Greek word meaning "manifestation" or "appearing." Anglican Prayer Books interpret the word with an alternative title, "The Manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles." The last phrase, of course, is a reference to the story of the Wise Men from the East.
A Christian observance on January 6 is found as early as the end of the second century in Egypt. The feast combined commemorations of the visit of the Magi, led by the star of Bethlehem; the Baptism of Jesus in the waters of the River Jordan; and Jesus' first recorded miracle, the changing of water into wine at the marriage of Cana of Galilee-all thought of as manifestations of the incarnate Lord.
The Feast of the Epiphany is celebrated widely across the globe in ways ranging from children leaving their shoes by the door, along with grass and water for the camels of the Magi (Argentina) to first fasting and then eating quantities of taro (Coptic Christians in Egypt) to eating gāteau des Rois (Provence) or Buchteln (Switzerland), a type of king cake, with a trinket hidden within the layers of pastry. In England, the celebration of the Night before Epiphany, Epiphany Eve, is known as Twelfth Night, and was a traditional time for mumming and the wassail. The yule log was left burning until this day, and the charcoal left was kept until the next Christmas to kindle next year's yule log, as well as to protect the house from fire and lightning.
Water plays a major role in many Epiphany celebrations, from the blessing of water to commemorate Jesus' baptism in Russia, India, and Finland to a unique piece of Romanian folk wisdom that holds that if a girl slips on ice - or better yet falls into water- on Epiphany, she will surely marry before the year is out. Locally, the Greek Orthodox church in Tarpon Springs, St. Nicholas, annually holds a cross diving, wherein 48 young men dive into the waters of the springs to retrieve a white cross. It is believed that the cross victor will be specially blessed during the year to come.
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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) and Baptism (Church)
Children's Sunday School (Various)
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11:15 a.m.
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The Holy Eucharist (Rite I) (Church)
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| Monday, January 7
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12:15 p.m.
| Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
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| Tuesday, January 8
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6:45 a.m.
| The Contemporary Women's Bible Study (Peterson Room)
Women of St. John's and their friends of all denominations are invited to join this dynamic group for prayer, lively discussion, faith and fellowship. After a light breakfast, scripture and selected topics of interest are explored in new and creative ways. Contact Kathleen Moore at 221.6253 or kathleenmarymoore@gmail.com for more information. |
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10:15 a.m.
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(Lowry Room)
The Women's Mid Morning Bible Study invites interested women to join them on Tuesday, January 8, at 10:15 a.m., in the Lowry Room as they explore the meaning of the parable of "The Good Samaritan" (Luke 10:25-37). The Rev. Chip Connelly, Associate Rector of St. John's, will guide their study as they seek to know Jesus better through the enigmatic teaching found in his parables. They will continue their fall 2012 focus on Jesus' parables as they gather on alternate Tuesdays through the end of April. Each session stands alone, but also lends meaning to the others, so they encourage you to come however frequently your schedule allows. For more information, contact Sally Wiley at swileytampa@aol.com or 813.253.3906 or Joan McKay at mckayjhm@aol.com.
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12:15 p.m.
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6:00 p.m.
| Entrepreneurs' Group (Rudisill Parish Hall)
The Entrepreneurs' Group, which meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month, is looking for one or two new members. If you are currently an entrepreneur and are interested in joining, please contact Walt Hardenstine at whardenstine@executiveforums.com. |
| Friday, January 11
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The Circle
The Circle will gather for "An Evening in Casablanca," featuring Mediterranean style cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and dessert, at the home of Lisa and Steven Sepulveda on Friday, January 11 at 7:00 p.m. The event is co-hosted by Katey and Cary Brown. Attendees are asked to bring an appetizer, beverage, or dessert. Please email Kim French at frenchco@verizon.net for more details or to join our email invitation list.
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| Sunday, January 13
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Youth 2013
Middle School Youth Group and High School Bible Study will resume on Sunday, January 13. Email Arthur Taylor at ataylor895@gmail.com for more information. We hope you will join us!
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| Tuesday, January 15
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St. John's Book Club
The St. John's Book Club will meet on Tuesday, January 15, at 4:00 pm in the Lowry Room. Pat Rice will lead the discussion of Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston. Everyone is welcome to attend. Copies of the book are available for sale in the parish offices.
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| Sunday, January 20
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Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of St. John's Church will take place after a combined service at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, January 20. A status report on our parish will be given, and four new vestry members will be elected. Breakfast will be provided.
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