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This Week, We Celebrate the Birthdays of the Following Parishioners:
January 31, David Adams, Amanda Colgan, Deborah Huelsman, Margaret Malizia, Ben Nelson
February 1, Juanita Boyd, Stapleton Gooch, Carolyn Griffith, Ila Oliver, James Whittlesey
February 2, Halina Bereday, Jarvis Bereday, Olivia Kirkpatrick, Charles Samartin, Gwyn Schabacker, Carol Tucker
February 3, Emily Leonard
February 4, Alva Casey, Allison Decelles, Richard Hadlow, Michael Lykes, Caleb Rugg, Charles Stallings, Christopher Stewart, Henry Wiley, Jeffrie van Loveren
February 5, Kari Power, Kevin Rowe, Sarah Weaver, Elise Whiteley
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A Note from Father Randy
Dear St. John's Parishioners,
I want to thank everyone for your expressions of love and support this
past Sunday. Thank you for your generous contributions to the purse, your gifts, and your thoughtful notes. The reception presented at 10:15 a.m. in the  Parish Hall was glorious! You have had such a positive impact on my life and ministry. You have surrounded me with healing and hope. You have prepared me to begin a great new adventure in ministry across Tampa Bay. Pam and I leave St. John's holding a deep and abiding love for you.
Randy Hehr
 New contact info as of February 1, 2013:
rhehr@holytrinityclw.org
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
3200 McMullen Booth Rd.
Clearwater, FL 33761
727.796.5514
Visit our Facebook page to see more photos of our reception for Randy!
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Father Douglas Zimmerman appointed new Associate  Rector for Pastoral Ministries
A message from the Reverend Douglas Remer:
I am very happy to announce the appointment of the Reverend Douglas L. Zimmerman as our new Associate Rector for Pastoral Ministries, effective March 1st. Before I tell you about Fr. Zimmerman, however, let me tell you how his appointment came about.
If you were in church this past Sunday, you heard in Fr. Hehr's farewell sermon the story of how our rector emeritus, Fr. John Peterson, was present at Randy's final service as Dean of St. Peter's Cathedral in November of 2002 and how, the very next week, Randy called me in response to my request to the Bishop to help me find an interim Associate Rector to help with pastoral care as I began my own ministry here as your Rector. Randy's "interim" appointment lasted, of course, for the past ten years.
But the coincidences-which I am convinced are really God's way of making us pay attention to his presence in our lives-continue. When Fr. Hehr was considering accepting the call to the Church of the Holy Trinity in Clearwater last month, he decided to telephone some of the clergy who have been associated with that parish. One of them was Fr. Zimmerman who, during their conversation, told Randy that he was interested in . . . drum roll, please . . . finding a position on a large parish staff with primary responsibility for pastoral care. He had decided that pastoral care was his passion in ministry and wanted to be free to engage as fully as possible in that kind of work. And, as Paul Harvey used to say, "Now you know the rest of the story."
Fr. Zimmerman comes to us from St. Wilfred's Church in Sarasota, where he has served as Rector for the past five years. Prior to that, he served as Rector of St. Mary's Church in Dade City, as Assistant Rector at Holy Trinity Church in Clearwater, and as youth minister in St. Thomas Church in Coral Gables. To see the rest of Fr. Zimmerman's biography, please click here, or go to our website at www.stjohnstampa.org.
Fr. Zimmerman's first Sunday with us will be March 3rd, at which time he will preach at all three services. We will also welcome him and his family with a reception at 10:15 a.m. that morning in Rudisill Parish Hall. Do plan to join us. For those of you who would like to drop Fr. Zimmerman a note of welcome, his e-mail address is frdougz@comcast.net.
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Confirmation 2013Classes for youth and for adults leading to Confirmation in the Episcopal Church will begin this Sunday, February 3, for adults as well as for young people who are in at least the sixth grade. These classes offer instruction in the traditions, history, theology, and worship practices of the Episcopal Church. There are separate classes for youth (taught by Father Chip Connelly, Mother Stephanie Taylor, and Leland T. Baldwin, Director of Christian Education) and for adults (taught by Father Doug Remer). Click here for a full schedule of Confirmation classes for youth. Click here for the adult inquirers schedule of classes. These classes will be conducted during our Christian Formation hour from 10:15 until 11:00 a.m. Adults meet in the north transept of the church, and youth meet in Discovery House. Parents should plan to attend the first youth class on February 3 with their child. Confirmation by the Right Reverend Dabney T. Smith, Bishop of Southwest Florida, will be on Sunday, May 19, at 9:00 a.m., followed by a reception in Rudisill Parish Hall. If you are interested in being confirmed, please contact the parish offices to enroll via e-mail at parish@stjohnstampa.org, or by telephone at 259.1570. If you have any questions about youth confirmation, please feel free to be in touch with Father Connelly or Ms. Baldwin. Adult inquirers can contact Father Remer.
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Celebratio 2013: Saturday, April 13
St. John's School Parents' Club cordially invites you to save the date for the biggest annual fundraiser of the school year, Celebratio! This year's theme is Havana Nights, and the festive event will be held at Tampa Yacht and Country Club. Food, drinks, a live band, and amazing live and silent auctions will highlight the evening, as we raise money for St.  John's School so that our School can continue to provide a superior education within a nurturing Christian environment to nearly 600 students in grades K(4) through 8.
Individual tickets are $100, and sponsorship levels are available for those who would like to support the School even more generously and promote their business or cause. Click here for more information about sponsorships. Please contact Celebratio Manager Kylie Italiano with any questions. Thank you for your support!
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Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper The FATHERS and our resident chef, Dave Kenyon, invite you to join them for the annual parish Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper (with red beans and rice!) Come to the Parish Hall at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 12, for our own "Fat Tuesday" celebration!
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St. John's Soirée
Friday, February 15, 2013, 7:00 p.m.
at Monte Carlo Towers, 3301 Bayshore Boulevard
Hosted by Parishioners Helen Gilbart
and Shirley & Joe Arcuri
Please RSVP to Mary Hulse, mmhulse@tampabay.rr.com, (813.286.1121)
or Pat Wilson, patwilson68@tampabay.rr.com, (813.644.4640)
Please bring an hors d'oeuvre ready to serve
and the drink of your choice.
Parking is limited, so attendees may want to carpool.
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Behold the Man: Holy Land Pilgrimage
Men of St. John's: Join Fr. Rick Marsden, Associate Rector, Church of the Redeemer, Sarasota, and Jay Crouse on the 3rd annual "Behold the Man" Holy Land pilgrimage trip from May 4 through 14, 2013. Join 11 other men for a spiritual adventure of a lifetime. Please contact Fr. Marsden at 941.955.4263 or Jay Crouse at 320.0271 or jaycrouse@aol.com for further information.
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 Palm Crosses
It is time for our Palm Sunday palm crosses to become ashes for Ash Wednesday. Please bring them to church this Sunday, February 3, or next Sunday, February 10. There will be baskets outside each door of the church as well as in the parish offices for you to put them in.
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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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to Lee Lowry at LLowry@stjohnstampa.org.
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 | Wednesday, January 30
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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)
Far too many of us have put our faith in a casual Christianity that never compels us to leave our comfort zones. In this six-session DVD series, whimsically entitled If You're Going to Walk on Water, John Ortberg teaches us how to step out of the "boat" of casual Christianity so that we can faithfully follow the Lord who is calling us out onto the risky, exciting waters of the high seas.
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 31
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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, February 1
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12:15 p.m.
| The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) (Chapel)
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Saturday, February 2: The Presentation of Our Lord Jesus Christ
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Feast Day Facts: The Presentation of Our Lord Jesus ChristToday's Feast is sometimes known as the Purification of Saint Mary the Virgin, sometimes as Candlemas. In the Eastern Church it has been called the Meeting of Christ with Simeon. Such a variety of names is sufficient testimony to the wealth of spiritual meaning that generations of Christians have discovered in this small incident.
The title, "The Presentation," reminds us of the Jewish law (Exodus 13:2;22:29) that every firstborn son had to be dedicated to God in memory of the Israelites' deliverance from Egypt, when the firstborn sons of the Egyptians died and those of Israel were spared.
When Mary placed her small son into the arms of Simeon, it was the meeting of the Old and New Dispensations. The old sacrifices, the burnt offerings and oblations, were done away; a new and perfect offering had come into the temple. God had provided himself a lamb for the burnt-offering (Genesis 22:8), his only Son. The offering was to be made once for all on the cross. At every Eucharist those who are in Christ recall that sinless offering and unite "themselves, their souls and bodies" with the self-oblation of their Lord and Savior.
We celebrate this feast, as we do all major feasts, with the Holy Eucharist at 12:15 p.m. Join us to celebrate this important day!
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12:15 p.m.
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The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) (Chapel)
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| Sunday, February 3
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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)
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Adult Christian Formation, Coffee Hour, Activities for Children
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Confirmation Classes for Youth (Discovery House)
Confirmation Classes for Adults (North Transept)
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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.
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Middle School Youth Group (Youth House)
Email Arthur Taylor at ataylor895@gmail.com for more information. We hope you will join us!
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7:45 p.m.
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High School Bible Study (Youth House) Email Arthur Taylor at ataylor895@gmail.com for more information. We hope you will join us!
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| Monday, February 4
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12:15 p.m.
| Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
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| Tuesday, February 5
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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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Women's Mid Morning Bible Study (Lowry Room)
The group invites all interested women to join them on Tuesday, February 5, at 10:15 a.m. in the Lowry Room. The Rev. Nicole Partin Abnour, Associate Pastor of Palma Ceia Presbyterian Church, will guide the group's study of the parable, "The Friend at Midnight" (Luke 11:1-13).
The group will continue their fall 2012 focus on Jesus' parables as they gather 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.
| Noonday Prayer (Chapel) |
| Tuesday, February 12
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Shrove Tuesday Pancake SupperThe FATHERS and our resident chef, Dave Kenyon, invite you to join them for the annual parish Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper (with red beans and rice!) Come to the Parish Hall at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 12, for our own "Fat Tuesday" celebration!
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| Friday, February 15
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St. John's Soirée
Friday, February 15, 2013, 7:00 p.m.
at Monte Carlo Towers, 3301 Bayshore Boulevard
Hosted by Parishioners Helen Gilbart
and Shirley & Joe Arcuri
Please RSVP to Mary Hulse mmhulse@tampabay.rr.com (813.286.1121)
or Pat Wilson patwilson68@tampabay.rr.com (813.644.4640)
Please bring an hors d'oeuvre ready to serve
and the drink of your choice.
Parking is limited, so attendees may want to carpool.
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| Sunday, March 3
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Fr. Doug Zimmerman's First Sunday at St. John's
Fr. Doug Zimmerman, St. John's new Associate Rector for Pastoral Ministries, joins St. John's today. He will preach at all three services (7:45 a.m., 9:00 a.m., and 11:15 a.m.)
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