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We are always looking for church-related pictures to share with the congregation. Submit them to LLowry@stjohnstampa.org
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One of the Gifts of Ordination is Not Mind Reading...
Current health regulations prohibit the members of our clergy from being informed when our parishioners are in the hospital. However, we want to provide support for you and your loved ones in any time of need or crisis. Please call the parish offices at 259.1570 or email
parish@stjohnstampa.org to let us know when you need us!
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This Week, We Celebrate the Birthdays of the Following Parishioners: July 3 Alison Arnold, Susanne Sanders July 4 Helen Gilbart July 5 Anne Drewry, Roy McCraw, Jr., Wendy Pepe July 6 Celia Applebaum, John Cavo, III, Mei Crain, Ashley Guyton, Charlotte Logan, Curtis Rorebeck, III, Randall Toth July 7 Anne Chilldon, Laura McKinney, Andrew Pepe, Agnes Stansfield July 8 Darby Bess, Mary Helen Keen, Anne McAdams, Robert Shamblin, Donald Sillman July 9 Jack Bricklemyer, David Cox, Robert Fields, Debby Huntsman, Jessica Reed, Dana Underwood McLean July 10 Kimberly Cressell, Elizabeth Guerra, Kenneth Hyatt, III, Logan Tellekamp, Robert Wilson
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Success in the Dominican Republic:
Work Continues on Santa Cruz Episcopal Church
in Santa Fe at the edge of the city of San Pedro de Macorís
Our parishioners on Teams II and III made it back safe and sound from the Dominican Republic, having survived the heat and the rigorous  construction schedule. The teams worked to place and tie rebar above the second story ceiling in preparation for the pouring of concrete on the roof of the Santa Cruz Episcopal Church in Santa Fe at the edge of the city of San Pedro de Macorís. Other tasks included moving clay and materials to help prepare the first floor, and painting classrooms at the Santa Cruz Episcopal School across the street. Team members also shared fellowship with the people of Santa Fe, and prayed for the success of the project  and the health and safety of the people they are helping to serve. Thank you to all the St. John's parishioners who gave their time and hard work to the cause: Team III members Carol Ihrig and Sally Thompson; Team II Leader Bill Hardy; and Team II members Parker Adair, Leland Baldwin, Baldwin Barnes, Cary Brown, Sr., Cary Brown, Jr., Regine Gordon, Lorien Johnson, Will Johnson, Katherine T urk, and A.J.Valdes.
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Books for Sale
Leftover books from the St. John's Book Club are for sale in the parish  offices. Some of the acclaimed titles available are We Two (the biography of Victoria and Albert), Mao's Last Dancer, and The Shipping News. All titles are available for $13 each. Books make great gifts! Please contact the parish offices at 259-1570 for more details.
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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.
Look for an email soon about purchasing tickets online. This is a great opportunity for fellowship as well as a way to support our diocesan outreach!
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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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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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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, July 4
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Parish Offices Closed for Independence Day Holiday
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| 10:00 a.m. | The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) and Healing (Chapel)
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A Prayer for Our Country
Almighty God, who has given us this good land for our
heritage:
We humbly beseech you that we may always prove ourselves a people mindful of your favor and glad to do your will. Bless our land with honorable industry, sound learning, and pure manners. Save us from violence, discord, and confusion; from pride and arrogance, and from every evil way. Defend our liberties, and fashion into one united people the multitudes brought hither out of many kindreds and tongues. Endue with the spirit of wisdom those to whom in your Name we entrust the authority of government, that there may be justice and peace at home, and that, through obedience to your law, we may show forth your praise among the nations of the earth.
In the time of prosperity, fill our hearts with thankfulness,
and in the day of trouble, suffer not our trust in you to fail;
all which we ask through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
BCP, Prayers and Thanksgivings, #18
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Friday, July 5
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Parish Offices Closed for Independence Day Holiday
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| Sunday, July 7
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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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Coffee Hour Fellowship (Rudisill Parish Hall)
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11:15 a.m.
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The Holy Eucharist (Rite I) and Holy Baptism (Church)
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| Monday, July 8
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12:15 p.m.
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Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
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| Tuesday, July 9
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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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| Friday, August 23
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Baseball with the BishopThe 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. Look for an email soon with instructions for purchasing tickets online. This is a great opportunity for fellowship as well as a way to support our diocesan outreach!
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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.