September 11, 2013 Issue 

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This Week, We Celebrate the Birthdays of the Following Parishioners:

 

September 12

Mary Haire, Olivia Hasselbach, Robert Lowke, Robert Norton, II, Nico Paula, Elizabeth Pento, Meaghan Robertson, Sophie Sestile, Jill Wankelman, Charlene Whittlesey, Patrick Whittlesey

 

September 13 

Ansley Graff, Gregory Hearing, Thomas Reed, Douglas Remer

 

September 14

Mary Beth Carastro, Christopher Carnahan, Annie Graves, Bonnie Judy, Monica Tappan, Jacqueline Thomson, Clarence Walker, III, Jerry Williams 

 

September 15

Lilian Calary, Rob LaVielle, Mary Shenk, Barbara Taylor

 

September 16

Paul Carastro, Allan Crane, Mary Dolcimascolo, William Henry, Eleanor Johnson

 

September 17

William Cox, John Edgar, Robert Samartin, Michael Spiker

 

September 18

Sarah Bricklemyer, Vicki Hayes, Avery Philips, Joey Towne


Your Daily Office

For behold, darkness covers the land; *

deep gloom enshrouds the peoples.

 

But over you the Lord will rise, *

and his glory will appear upon you.

 

Nations will stream to your light, *

and kings to the brightness of your dawning.

 

Your gates will always be open; *

by day or night they will never be shut.

Isaiah 60










News

 

Governance at St. John's 
September 9, 2013

Dear Members of the St. John's Community,

 

Saint John's was blessed with a visit from the Right Reverend Dabney Smith, the Bishop of the Diocese of Southwest Florida, this past Sunday.  One of the commitments he made to you in his sermon was that there would be clear and timely communication about any decisions made going forward.

 

As he announced, the Bishop met with the Vestry following the 11:15 a.m. service.  One topic of discussion was the fact that during these four months of Father Remer's sabbatical it is not possible under the Canons to name a Priest in Charge or an Interim Rector.  Instead, during the Vestry meeting, Bishop Smith appointed, with the unanimous support of the Vestry, Father Charles Connelly as Bishop's Vicar for Saint John's Parish.  

 

Father Connelly, working with the Wardens and Vestry, will be in charge of the day-to-day operations and administration of the Parish. He will continue to serve as Chaplain to the School, although his activities will be significantly realigned to allow him to fulfill his new responsibilities in the parish.

 

In his role of Bishop's Vicar, Father Connelly will serve on the staff of the Bishop, thus allowing Bishop Smith direct input and support for our church.  We, the Wardens and Vestry, are all very excited to have Father Connelly in this role and to have Bishop Smith's ongoing support.

During the Rector's sabbatical, Father Douglas Zimmerman will continue his ministry as Associate Rector for Pastoral Ministries.  He will continue to be our liaison to the Hyde Park neighborhood as well.

 

We are excited to share this good news with you.  If you have any questions, please contact the Clergy, the Wardens, or any member of the Vestry.

 

Faithfully yours,

 

Gregory G. Gaar, Senior Warden, and Paul Brokaw, Junior Warden, on behalf of the Vestry

 

 

Also, please note that given the current state of transition in our parish, the Bishop has declared the Vestry "frozen." This means that current Vestry members will continue to serve until next year.  This also means there will be no elections at the January Annual Meeting this year.

School Board News

The St. John's School Board met together with the Vestry on Saturday, August 24th, to share information on the state of the School and objectives for the year. The Vestry and School Board will work together closely this year, including through a joint governance task force chaired by Mr. Christopher Lykes, the Vestry Liaison to the School Board, and through the formation of a joint committee to continue planning for facilities renovations.

 

With Gordon Rode's departure at the end of this school year, the search for a new Head of School to begin July 1, 2014 is underway.  The School's position statement is now available on the St. John's School website on the Head of School Search page.  This document describes the Head of School opportunity at St John's and will be used to inform and recruit candidates. If you have any questions about the Head of School search process, please contact Search Committee Chair Betsy Graham at betsygraham@verizon.net or 813.835.1410.  If you have suggestions for potential candidates, please contact our Search Consultant, Linda Gibbs of Resource Group 175, at gibbslm@gmail.com or 646.261.5761. 

 

The Soiree 

   

 
Thank you to hosts Anne and Jim Voss!

Youth Group Begins this Sunday, September 15

Regularly scheduled Middle School youth group will resume this Sunday, September 15.   Middle Schoolers should come to the Youth House at the school's Plant Avenue Middle Division campus from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.  Middle School youth meets every Sunday except the last Sunday of the month.  Parents are needed to help with chaperoning and with dinner.  Please contact Miranda Harrison-Quillin if you can help!

Please note: High School Bible study will now take place during Sunday School (Footprints) on Sunday mornings following the 9:00 a.m. service.  High School youth group gathers on the final Sunday of the month for fellowship at 6:00 p.m.
Events

Music In St. John's: 2013-2014 Schedule

Join us for glorious music in St. John's during the coming year.  The schedule is as follows:

2013

Sunday, October 20: Choral Evensong at 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, November 3: Combined Choral Evensong at St. Andrew's at 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, November 10: Organ Recital by Simon Morley in aid of cystic fibrosis, 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, December 8: Advent Carol Service at 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, December 15: Christmas Concert at 5:00 p.m.

 

                                                2014

Sunday, April 13 (Palm Sunday): Holy Week Concert at 5:00 p.m.

St. John's Book Club Meeting

The St. John's Book Club will meet on Tuesday, September 17, at 4:00 p.m. in the Lowry Room to discuss A Land Remembered by Patrick Smith.  Copies of the book are available in the parish offices. Everyone is invited to attend.

Thursday Men's Interactive Bible Study and Lunch

On Thursday, September 19, at 11:45 a.m. in the Peterson Room, the Rev. Eric Kahl, Rector of St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Tampa, will facilitate the discussion on Reconcilation using 2 Corinthians 5:16-21.  Lunch is sandwiches at $5 per person, RSVP to mkconstcorp@aol.com if you would like to partake.

The Women's Mid Morning Bible Study

On Tuesday, September 24, the Women's Mid Morning Bible Study will continue its study of "The Acts of the Apostles," an engaging narrative of the origins of the Christian church and the power of the Holy Spirit made manifest in and through its early members.   Mrs. Flossie Adams, who worked for many years as Director of Christian Education, both for children and adults at St. John's, will facilitate the study of Acts 2, "Baptism in the Holy Spirit."  

 

The group welcomes all women in our church community and their friends and neighbors to join them this fall on alternate Tuesdays in the Lowry Room for fellowship, prayer and study, 10:15 to 11:30 a.m.  For more information, contact Sally Wiley at swileytampa@aol.com or 253.3906 or Joan McKay at mckayjhm@aol.com.

 

FATHERS Group Meeting: October 2

Pack your lunch and join the FATHERS group on the first and third Wednesdays of the month at 11:45 a.m. in the Peterson Room at the Middle Division campus of the school, 240 S. Plant Avenue.  Our next meeting will be on October 2.  Join parish dads of all ages as we share fellowship and encourage one another to be better husbands, fathers, and Christians.  Questions?  Contact Lionel Lowry at lionel@firsthook.com. 

FATHERS: Fathers Accountable to Healthy Enduring Relationships and Spirituality.
Your Action Needed

The Faithful of Faith Cafe

The response to our request for clothing and volunteers has been terrific.  Thank you to all the faithful St. John's volunteers who have continued to serve and to new ones as well.  We had a great crowd of volunteers in August: Nicholas Nitch was the Coordinator, Melinda Pendino the driver, Mary Beth Carastro, driver-in-training, and the crew included Miriam Faircloth, Ginger Price, David Wheaton, Jim Voss, Maria Howey, Lesley Hanlon, Carol McCammon, Elizabeth Strong, Madeleine Tellenkamp, and Mary Jane Schenck. One or two brought along another volunteer, and others are unaffiliated or belong to other parishes.  

 

We welcome all to serve.  If you are interested please contact Mary Jane Schenck (mjschenck@ut.edu) or Hugh Cruse (hugh.cruse@gmail.com).

The Funeral of Marilyn Westly

Malcolm Westly has set the funeral/memorial service for Marilyn Westly for Tuesday, September 24, at 2:00 p.m., in the Chapel at Christ the King Catholic Church.

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.

This Week at St. John's
Wednesday, September 11
12:15 p.m.
The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) (Chapel)
6:30 p.m.
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.
Thursday, September 12
10:00 a.m.
The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) and Healing (Chapel)
12:15 p.m.
Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
Friday, September 13
12:15 p.m.
Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
Saturday, September 14 - Holy Cross Day
12:15 p.m.
The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) (Chapel)
Sunday, September 15
7:45 a.m.

The Holy Eucharist (Rite I) (Church) 

9:00 a.m.
The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) (Church)
Sunday School for Children (Various)
Ministry Moment: Uganda, given by Leland Baldwin
10:15 a.m.
Parish Breakfast (Rudisill Parish Hall)
11:15 a.m.
The Holy Eucharist (Rite I)  (Church)
5:30 p.m.
Middle School Youth Group (Youth House)
Monday, September 16
12:15 p.m.
Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
Tuesday, September 17
6:45 a.m.
The Contemporary Women's Bible Study (Peterson Room)
All women, St. John's parishioners and their friends, are welcome.  Contact Kathleen Moore at 221.6253 or kathleenmarymoore@gmail.com for more information.
12:15 p.m.
Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
4:00 p.m.
St. John's Book Club (Lowry Room)

More Upcoming Events
Monday, September 23
Outreach and Friends of Uganda Meeting

The first Outreach/FOU meeting of the year will be on Monday, September 23rd, at 5:30 p.m. in the Lowry Room.

Sunday, October 20

Rally Day Round-Up

Join us for our annual Rally Day Round-Up, on Sunday, October 20, where our many St. John's ministries will be featured in Rudisill Parish Hall following the 9:00 a.m. service.  A fun day for all ages, this day offers parishioners the opportunity to investigate all the many ways they may become involved in the life of the church.  From adult Christian education to social gatherings to outreach in our own backyard, there's something for everyone!

Friday, November 8 - Saturday, November 9

Annual FATHERS Camping Trip 

The annual FATHERS camping trip to Lakewood Retreat will take place Friday, November 8 to Saturday, November 9.  This fun tradition for fathers and their kids includes an overnight in tents, dinner, breakfast, a hayride, kettle corn, and s'mores over a cozy campfire.  The cost is $25 per person.  FATHERS (Fathers Accountable To Healthy Enduring Relationships and Spirituality) is a group of dads, both old and new, who support each other in becoming better men of God, better husbands, and better fathers. For more information or to RSVP, email Lionel Lowry.