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This Week, We Celebrate the Birthdays of the Following Parishioners:
February 6
Marion Gustin, Barbara Hendry, Grace Hine, Joseph King, Jane Lowry, Byrne Marston, Tatiana Paula, Eleanor Smith
February 7
Irene Frick, Mary Giddens, David Kenyon, Isabella Kirkpatrick, Georg Kleine, Marjorie McDuffie, Bear Nicola, Hansen Rix
February 8
Patricia Richards
February 10
Amy Mickler, Kay Nolan, Sarah Thompson
February 11
Katie Eledge, Lorenzo Guerra, Kelly Levy, John Whiteley, David Williams
February 12
Roland Alvarez, Virginia McKay Bever, John Crosby, Mary Jean Gibson, Drew Graham, Nicholas Nitch, Eileen Pineiro
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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. next Tuesday, February 12, for our own "Fat Tuesday" celebration!
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Ash Wednesday Service ScheduleThe service schedule on Ash Wednesday (February 13) is: 7:00 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 5:30 p.m., and 7:00 p.m.
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Facilities NewsYou have probably noticed the "public notice" signs in front of two properties on Orleans Avenue owned by St. John's. We want to let you know of the exciting things that lie ahead.
As part of the school's commitment to provide an excellent education, we have been engaged in plans to renovate and expand the Orleans campus to provide state of the art classrooms and rooms specifically dedicated to the arts, music, and a science lab. We propose to build a new enclosed gymnasium/auditorium, along with additional space dedicated to the church's mission.
While this is in the planning stages, from a zoning perspective, none of the foregoing can happen without handling the properties that we own that currently have residences located on them. This is part of the process required by the city to allow St. John's to continue to flourish and to enhance the educational experience we provide. The signs, and our meetings with Hyde Park Preservation, Inc. and the Architectural Review Commission of the city of Tampa, are part of this future planning.
We look forward to your support in our efforts and will keep you apprised of our progress.
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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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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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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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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 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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 | Wednesday, February 6
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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, February 7
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| 10:00 a.m. | The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) (Church)
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11:45 a.m.
| Men's Bible Study and Lunch (Peterson Room)
Pastor Howard Roshaven from Tree of Life Christian Fellowship will facilitate the February 7 session about forgiveness, based on Ephesians 4:32: Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. 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. |
12:15 p.m.
| Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
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Friday, February 8
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12:15 p.m.
| The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) (Chapel)
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| Sunday, February 10
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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 11
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9:30 a.m.
| Pastoral Care Meeting (Lowry Room)
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12:15 p.m.
| Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
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| Tuesday, February 12
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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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12:15 p.m.
| Noonday Prayer (Chapel) |
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5:30 p.m.
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Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
(Rudisill Parish Hall)
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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6:00 p.m.
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The Entrepreneurs' Group
(School Library, please note change of venue for this week)
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.
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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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| Tuesday, February 19
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Women's Mid Morning Bible Study
The group invites all interested women to join them on Tuesday, February 19, at 10:15 a.m. in the Lowry Room. The Rev. John DeBevoise, Pastor of Palma Ceia Presbyterian Church, will facilitate our study of the parables, "Taking the Lowest Place" and "The Great Banquet" (Luke 14: 7-24).
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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The St. John's Book Club
The St. John's Book Club will meet on Tuesday, February 19, at 4:00 p.m. in the Lowry Room. Sally Wiley will lead the discussion of One Thousand White Women by Jim Fergus. Books are available in the parish offices. Everyone is invited to attend.
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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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