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This Week, We Celebrate the Birthdays of the Following Parishioners:
March 27
Christian Brown, Rachael Cockey, Christine Henry, Reed Heyer. Glenda Hodgson. Colin Roberts
March 28
Robert Barnes, Alexandra Bush, Lara Butler, Al DeMellier, Gaines Hayes, Tess Lowke, Shahla Madani
March 29
Kaitlyn DePalma, Ada Edgar, Charles Hine, Christopher Mickler, Ethan Olsen
March 30
Tyler Blume, Virginia Miller, MaryJo Morin, Amy Whitworth
March 31Cole Bryant, Caroline Gibson, Heather Kendall, Bryn Leonard, Greg Merritt, Joseph Rawlings April 1 Peter Arcuri, Luke Sevelius, Eliot Van Dyke, Ronald Walker April 2 James Arthur, Christopher Elliott, Janis Guzzle Chapman, Kelly Horan, David Martin, Madalyne Sulzer
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 Holy Week and Easter Schedule
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, click here to download a printable PDF, or see below for details on the rest of the week's services and activities.Please also join us tomorrow 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.
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Easter Reception Food Needed
 If you are able to contribute a tasty dish for our Easter reception following the 9:00 a.m. services, please bring plated, ready-to-serve finger food to the Garth by 8:45 a.m. With your help, we can make our reception terrific! Questions? Call Ginny VanOsdol at 377.9523.
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Flowering the Cross
One of our most beloved Easter traditions is flowering the Easter cross in the Garth before the 9:00 a.m. services on Easter Sunday. Please bring a few flowers from your garden or your local store to beautify the cross and glorify the risen Lord!
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Parish Picnic and Combined Services On Sunday, April 7, we will combine the 9:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. services into one 10:00 a.m. service, with the annual Parish Picnic immediately following. Please mark your calendars, bring a covered dish to share, and plan to join us! St. John's will provide the main course and dessert. For more information, contact Leland Baldwin, Director of Christian Education.
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You're Invited!
The Baptism of Mattis Alexander Taylor
Saturday, March 30, during the Easter Vigil service at 7:00 p.m.
St. John's Episcopal Church
Dear People of St. John's Church:
Arthur and I have been so blessed by your love and support of our first child, Mattis. Please join us for his baptism--we would be honored by your presence at this very special moment for our family. I will sit in the pew and just be Mattis' mom but Mattis' grandfather, the Rt. Reverend G. Porter Taylor, will officiate and preach at the service.
Peace and love,
The Reverend Stefanie Taylor
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Schedule: Maundy Thursday through Easter Sunday
Maundy Thursday, March 28, 201310:00 a.m. The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) and Healing (Chapel) 5:30 p.m. Agape Meal and Foot Washing* (Rudisill Parish Hall) 7:00 p.m. The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) and the Stripping of the Altar* The Men's Schola will sing this service.
8:00 p.m. The Vigil at the Altar of Repose (Chapel) Parishioners will keep the Vigil throughout the night, concluding at 7:00 a.m. on Good Friday morning.
Good Friday, March 29, 20137:00 a.m. Morning Prayer and Communion from the Reserved Sacrament (Chapel) 12:00 noon The Liturgy for Good Friday* The Saint John's Ensemble will sing this service.
3:00 p.m. Prayers and the Tolling of the Bell 5:30 p.m. Evening Prayer (Chapel) Holy Saturday/Easter Eve, March 30, 20137:00 p.m. The Great Vigil, Holy Baptism, and the First Eucharist of Easter* The Saint John's Ensemble will sing this service.
The Sunday of the Resurrection: Easter Day, March 31, 20137:45 a.m. The Holy Eucharist (Rite I)* 8:45 a.m. Flowering of the Easter Cross (Garth) 9:00 a.m. Festival Eucharist (Rite II)* The Choir of Men, Boys, and Girls will sing this service.
9:00 a.m. Family Eucharist (Rite II)* (Rudisill Parish Hall) Separate Easter egg hunts for children, sponsored by the youth of the parish, as well as a reception in the Garth for all will follow both the parish hall and church Eucharists.
11:15 a.m. Festival Eucharist (Rite I)* The Saint John's Ensemble will sing this service.
All services are held in the church, unless otherwise noted.
*Denotes that child care will be available in the parish nursery.
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The St. John's Episcopal Church
Grief Support Ministry
invites you to a
Service of Remembrance
April 21, 2013, at 4:00 p.m.
Peterson Room at the Middle Division Campus
240 Plant Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33609
Reception to follow
Please join us as we remember our loved ones by name, share brief reflections on their lives, and connect with members of our church family who have experienced similar losses. Contact the parish offices (813-259-1570 or parish@stjohnstampa.org) if you need a ride. Please click here for a flyer with more details about the service.
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The Soiree
Friday, April 26, 7:00 p.m.
At the home of Mary & Ron Hulse
4912 Lyford Cay Road
As always, bring an appetizer to share and your favorite beverage.
RSVP
Mary Hulse: 286-1121 or mmhulse@tampabay.rr.com
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It's Not Too Late to Help with our Annual Egg Hunt!
Please bring 24 filled Easter eggs to the parish offices before Easter Sunday morning so they can be hidden for our littlest church-goers to find. Youth group aged children are also needed to help hide eggs on Easter morning. If you would like to help, please meet at Discovery House at 8:00 a.m. Questions? Please contact Leland Baldwin.
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Candle and Flowers Available
The candle in the sanctuary light is available on the following Sundays: April 21 , April 28, May 5, May 12, and May 19. The flowers in the chapel are available on Sunday, April 7, and the flowers at the church altar are available on Sunday, May 19. If you are interested, please contact the parish offices at parish@stjohnstampa.org, or by calling 259.1570.
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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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 | Wednesday, March 27: Wednesday in Holy Week
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12:15 p.m.
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The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) (Chapel)
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| Thursday, March 28: Maundy Thursday
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| 10:00 a.m. | The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) and Healing (Chapel)
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| 5:30 p.m. |
Agape Meal and Foot Washing
(Rudisill Parish Hall)
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| 7:00 p.m. | The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) and the Stripping of the Altar (Church)
The Men's Schola will sing this service.
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| 8:00 p.m. | The Vigil at the Altar of Repose (Chapel)
Parishioners will keep the Vigil throughout the night, concluding at 7:00 a.m. on Good Friday morning.
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Friday, March 29: Good Friday
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7:00 a.m.
| Morning Prayer and Communion from the Reserved Sacrament (Chapel)
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12:00 noon
| The Liturgy for Good Friday (Church)
The Saint John's Ensemble will sing this service.
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3:00 p.m.
| Prayers and the Tolling of the Bell
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5:30 p.m.
| Evening Prayer (Chapel)
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Saturday, March 30: Holy Saturday/Easter Eve
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7:00 p.m.
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The Great Vigil, Holy Baptism, and the first Eucharist of Easter (Church)
The St. John's Ensemble will sing this service.
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| The Sunday of the Resurrection: Easter Day, March 31
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7:45 a.m.
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The Holy Eucharist (Rite I) (Church)
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8:45 a.m.
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Flowering of the Easter Cross (Garth)
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9:00 a.m.
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Festival Eucharist (Rite II) (Church)
The Choir of Men, Boys, and Girls will sing this service.
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Family Eucharist (Rite II) (Rudisill Parish Hall)
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At the conclusion of both services
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Easter Egg Hunt for Children (Various)Reception (Garth)
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11:15 a.m.
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Festival Eucharist (Rite I) (Church)
The St. John's Ensemble will sing this service.
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No Middle School Youth Group Tonight
We will not meet tonight, but will meet again next Sunday, April 7. Questions? Email Mother Taylor.
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No High School Bible Study Tonight
We will take a break this week for Easter Sunday, and will resume on Sunday, April 7. Questions? Email Mother Taylor.
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| Monday, April 1
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12:15 p.m.
| The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) (Chapel)
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| Tuesday, April 2
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6:45 a.m.
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Contemporary Women's Bible Study (Peterson Room)
The group resumes today, Tuesday, April 2, at 6:45 a.m. in the Peterson Room with a study of the book of Daniel. 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 St. John's women and their friends to join them on Tuesday, April 2, beginning at 10:15 a.m. as the Rev. Alan Beaver facilitates their study of the parable of "The Laborers in the Vineyard" (Matt 20:1-16).
The group will continue their 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.
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Wednesday Nights at St. John's
A series of programs on The Screwtape Letters by C.S Lewis will be presented on Wednesday nights after Easter. 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. To kindle your interest in the book, you might want to view the following: http://youtu.be/En5XdEdffwk.
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| Sunday, April 7
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Annual Parish Block Party
On Sunday, April 7, we will combine the 9:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. services into one 10:00 a.m. service, with the annual Parish Block Party immediately following. Please mark your calendars, bring a covered dish to share, and plan to join us! St. John's will provide the main course and dessert. For more information, contact Leland Baldwin, Director of Christian Education.
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| Saturday, April 13
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Celebratio 2013
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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Vacation Bible School for 2013 will take place July 22 through 25, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, for ages 3 to 10. Volunteers are needed, if you can help or if you have questions,