Due to a last minute permitting delay with the new Faith Cafe facility, we will not be preparing sandwiches and bag lunches for the group this Sunday.  We will start in April, more information will be provided soon.  Thank you for your support of this vital ministry!

The welcoming reception for Fr. Zimmerman was a lovely way to show him how glad we are to have him on board.  Thanks to all who attended and greeted him and his family so warmly, and a special thanks to Ginny Van Osdol for organizing the event, and to all the parishioners who contributed food.

The general meeting for the 2013 Tampa Deanery Project at Misión Santa Cruz, Ingenio Santa Fe, will take place tomorrow, Thursday, March 14, 7:00 p.m., here at St. John's in Rudisill Parish Hall.

There will be four teams in Summer 2013.  The teams will stay at the Bishop Kellogg Center in San Pedro, taking breakfast and supper at the Center, with lunch provided to the jobsite.  Team dates, leaders, and tasks are the following:

Team I        June 8 - 15    Bill Kunkle   Begin formwork 

Team II       June 15- 22    Bill Hardy    Complete formwork, start rebar Team III      June 22-29     Bob Stevens   Finish rebar

Team IV      July 6-13       Henry Woodroffe    Work around community

 

For a flyer with more information, click here or go to www.stjohnstampa.org.

We all go through transitions each and every day.  Our parish is in the midst of a time of transition, particularly with the loss of Father Hehr and the gain of Father Zimmerman.  Let us come together this Lenten season to reflect together on Biblical transitions and our OWN transitions as we break bread together and strengthen our community.

Each session will begin with a session with yoga instructor Megan Weathers, and will conclude with our own Sharon Stoll playing the harp for the purpose of healing meditation.
 
A hearty soup, bread, and dessert will be provided by the church and prepared by Chef Dave Kenyon.  Please bring a side dish to share.  
 
Week 4, March 13 - Ascension: Hope
Guest Speaker: The Rev. Doug Zimmerman
Do you have hope?
Do you have love?
Do you see the glory?

Week 5, March 20 - What Easter Really Means
Guest speaker, The Rt. Rev. Barry Howe, Retired Bishop

The St. John's Book Club will meet Tuesday, March 19, at 4:00 p.m. in the Lowry Room.  Ann Dawson will lead the discussion of The Shipping News by Ann Proulx.  Copies of the book are available in the parish offices. Everyone is welcome to attend!

Contemporary Women's Bible Study Retreat

Friday, April 19, through Sunday, April 21, 2013

 

St. John's 2013 CWBS Retreat will be held at DaySpring Conference  Center from Friday evening, April 19, through lunch Sunday, April 21. The topic is "Mothers of the Church." This year the price includes the book of the same title, lodging, meals, incidentals, and extra for clergy scholarship.

 

For both nights in a double room, cost is $212 which includes the above items. A $25 deposit by the end of March will reserve your place. Checks should be made payable to St. John's Episcopal Church and marked "for retreat". Of course, if you want to pay the entire amount in one check, that is certainly permissible. If you can join us, send your deposit (or the entire amount) by the end of March to Sharon Stoll, 1027 S. Frankland Rd., Tampa FL 33629. If you need pricing for a private room or can come but can't stay the entire time, contact Sharon Stoll at harpwings@aol.com or 813.258.8725.

Women's Mid Morning Bible Study (Lowry Room) 

For more information, contact Leland Baldwin, Director of Christian Education or stay tuned to the Scroll and the Compass in the weeks to come.