There are many events and services during the weeks leading up to and following Easter.  Please click here to go to our website for a full schedule, or click here to download a printable PDF.

Please also join us for the annual Maundy Thursday Vigil.  The night begins on Thursday, March 28, at 8:00 p.m., immediately following the Maundy Thursday service, with devotions for the close of day.  The Vigil ends at 7:00 a.m. on Good Friday with Morning Prayer and Communion from the Reserved Sacrament.  We are looking for volunteers to participate in the Vigil, which will take place in the chapel Each volunteer will be responsible for an assigned reading(s) during one hour of the Vigil.  If you are interested in participating, please contact Nicholas Nitch at nnitch@tampabay.rr.com and let him know which hour you would like to sign up for. Download a full schedule by clicking here. All parishioners are encouraged to attend the Maundy Thursday Vigil even if they do not wish to participate formally.

Dear Friends of Music,
 
We are writing to inform you of a change to the Music Series. Unfortunately, the performance by the St. John's Ensemble of the Faure Requiem, planned for Palm Sunday, March 24, has had to be postponed this year, for several reasons. The two primary reasons for this are that the choir has recently undergone a number of unforeseen changes in personnel, and this, combined with our Organist and Choirmaster's sabbatical leave, has led us to feel it would not be prudent to undertake this major work this year. We try always to attain the highest standards of performance, and do not wish to do anything that would compromise those standards.
 
We apologize for any inconvenience, thank you for your understanding, and look forward to seeing you at many of our future events.
 
With all good wishes,
 
Simon Morley                                           Kevin Page
Organist and Choirmaster                        Assistant Organist

The Tampa Deanery project for 2013 is to "close in" the second floor of the new Santa Cruz church in Santa Fe as part of a three year project, with the goal for 2014 being to finish both levels of Santa Cruz. Specifically the goal is to build the formwork, tie the reinforcing steel, and pour the roof of the second floor. With local workers and the Tampa Deanery mission teams who arrive in June, the DR Diocese will raise the second floor walls to roof level.  

 

This year the Deanery plans to send four teams to do the work.  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.  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 evening 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 5, March 20 - What Easter Really Means
Guest speaker, The Rt. Rev. Barry Howe, Assisting Bishop

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.

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