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This Week, We Celebrate the Birthdays of the Following Parishioners: June 13 Gretchen Andes, Thomas Dickerson, Jolie Farmer, Paul Game, Susan Lang, Suzette Lemrow June 14 Christopher Brown, Blake Heyer, Mary Jenkins, Jennifer Mockler June 15 Morgan Austin, Harry Flowers, Carina Stillie June 16 Duncan Evans, II, Reeves Judy, Sarah Gray Remer, Marjorie Stanford June 17 Jerry Huntsman, Timothy Rogers-Hehr, Catherine Spriggs, Frank Whitworth, III, David Witte June 18 Michael Henry, Tommy Koulouris, Malcolm Westly June 19 Ian Cuthbertson, Max Gustafson, Thompson Harrell, Bennett Lacktman, Sarah Wiley
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"Baseball with the Bishop" is Back!
 The Episcopal Diocese of Southwest Florida presents "Baseball with the Bishop" Night with the Rays as they take on the Yankees, Friday, August 23. First pitch is at 7:10 p.m., doors open at 5:10 p.m. An Upper Reserved ticket is only $19 (a $22 value) and a portion of each ticket sold will benefit the Episcopal Charities Fund.
RSVP by sending your check, made payable to St. John's, to the parish offices by Monday, August 5. This is a great opportunity for fellowship as well as a way to support our diocesan outreach!
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Tornado Relief through ERD
 Episcopal Relief & Development has been in contact with local partners in the Episcopal dioceses of Fort Worth and Oklahoma following tornadoes on May 16 and May 20 that caused severe damage and loss of life. These devastating events were caused by a large storm system that set off tornado alerts from Texas to Minnesota.
At this time, Episcopal Relief & Development encourages prayers for those impacted, and for first responders who are providing immediate assistance. Donations to Episcopal Relief & Development's Tornado Response Fund will support outreach efforts in affected areas and help meet urgent needs. Please click here for a flyer regarding the efforts, or go here to give your financial help online.
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2013 Tampa Deanery Project
Mission Santa Cruz, Santa Fe, Dominican Republic
Information about this year's project is on the St. John's homepage. Teams 2 and 3 include parishioners from St. John's. Photos are also being posted on the Dominican Development Group Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/dominicandevelopmentgroup.
Please pray for those going on the trip, particularly our fellow parishioners:
Team 2: June 15-22 - Bill Hardy (Team Leader), Leland Baldwin, AJ Valdes, Parker Adair, Baldwin Barnes, Regine Gordon, Lorien Johnson, Will Johnson, Katherine Turk, Cary Brown, Jr., Cary Brown, Sr.
Team 3: June 21-29 - Sally Thompson, Carol Ihrig
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Thanks!
Thanks to Hank Pomerantz for giving his time to help clean out the kitchen pantry! Volunteers like Hank are what help this church keep running!
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The Soiree
Friday, June 28th
7:00 pm
at the home of Pat and Bob Wilson
1600 South MacDill Avenue, #204
(directly across from Palma Ceia Golf & Country Club)
Bring an hors d'oeuvre to share and  the beverage of your choosing.
Parking is limited, so please carpool. There is an extra parking lot behind their building on Estrella.
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What's Your Ebenezer Story?
In his sermon on Sunday, June 9, Fr. Doug Zimmerman encouraged the congregation to share their "Ebenezer Moments" with each other. What works is God doing in your life right now that you think He is calling you to reveal?
Literally speaking, an Ebenezer is a "stone of help," or a reminder of  God's real, holy presence and divine aid. An Ebenezer stands in witness of what God has done or is doing. Where do you see God's presence and help? Don't neglect the "little nudges" or the obvious action of the Lord - keep watch and then share - bear witness to what God is doing here in the life of St. John's. If God is "Almighty and Everliving" (and yes, He is!), we can expect to encounter Him in each and any moment. He may speak to you through the Bible, the Sacraments, a friend or stranger; perhaps in your time of trouble or of celebration. God's real presence and God's assistance are opportunities for us to raise our own "Ebenezers."
What was your Ebenezer moment this week? Email them to parish@stjohnstampa.org.
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A Gift for Mother Stefanie Taylor
As you know, Mother Stefanie Taylor is leaving St. John's to take the  position of chaplain at St.Martin's School in Atlanta. The parish is taking up a collection for her, to provide her with a purse to express our good wishes and appreciation for her time here. We hope you will consider a contribution to this fund. Please click here for Fr. Remer's letter regarding this gift.
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Flowers Available
The flowers at the chapel altar are available on July 28. If you are interested in honoring a loved one and supporting St. John's on this date, please contact the parish offices at parish@stjohnstampa.org, or by calling 259.1570.
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6:30 p.m.
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Wednesday Nights at St. John's (Rudisill Parish Hall)
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, June 13
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| 10:00 a.m. | The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) and Healing (Chapel)
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| 12:15 p.m. | Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
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Friday, June 14
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12:15 p.m.
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| Sunday, June 16
Mother Taylor's Final Sunday at St. John's
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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)Children's Chapel (Various)
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10:15 a.m.
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Farewell Reception for Mother Stefanie Taylor
Sandwich Sunday, hosted by the Nelson Family (Rudisill Parish Hall)
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11:15 a.m.
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The Holy Eucharist (Rite I) (Church)
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| Monday, June 17
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12:15 p.m.
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Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
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| Tuesday, June 18
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6:45 a.m.
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The Contemporary Women's Bible Study (Peterson Room)
Summer Session continues, using Elaine Pagels' Revelations: Vision, Prophecy, and Politics in the Book of Revelation as a study guide to the Book of Revelation. All women, St. John's parishioners and their friends, are welcome. Contact Kathleen Moore at 221.6253 or kathleenmarymoore@gmail.com for more information.
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| Thursday, July 4 and Friday, July 5
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Parish Offices Closed for Independence Day Holiday
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| Monday, July 22 through Thursday, July 25
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Vacation Bible School for 2013 will take place Monday, July 22 through Thursday, July 25, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, for ages 3 to 10.