October 9, 2013 Issue 
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Current health regulations prohibit the members of our clergy from being informed when our parishioners are in the hospital, and unfortunately, one of the gifts of ordination is not mind-reading...  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 
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This Week, We Celebrate the Birthdays of the Following Parishioners:

 

October 10

Rose Marie Alvarez, Laura Capen, Robert Frick, IV, Alexandra Lutton, Peyton Purdy, Caroline Turner

 

October 11

Franklin Hancock, Thomas Singletary, Michael Spicola

 

October 12

Julie Blanner, Rowan Cruse, Elizabeth Graham, John Grieves, Yvonne Santiago, James Turner, Jack Wyatt, II

 

October 13

Helen Brown, Lindsey Robbins, Fuller Saunders

 

October 14

Donna Barrs, Walter Hardenstine, Nicholas McDonald, Karin Otero, Brooke Riffey, Ava Spencer, Elizabeth Wessel 

 

October 15

Carolina Cassedy, Nicholas Gagliardo

 

October 16

Jane Arnold, Christina Roberts

 
Your Daily Office
 
Hear my voice, O LORD, according to your loving-kindness; *

according to your judgments, give me life.
They draw near who in malice persecute me; *
they are very far from your law.
You, O LORD, are near at hand, *
and all your commandments are true.
Long have I known from your decrees *
that you have established them for ever.

Psalm 119  

News

Annual Pet Blessing 

Last week's Pet Blessing was a big success!  Tons of dogs and a few assorted other animals, including a large lizard, were given a blessing for another healthy, happy year with their owners.  Thanks to Fr. Connelly, Fr. Zimmerman, Chaplain Harrison-Quillin, and Leland Baldwin for the great joint church/school event!

  
 

 

St. John's Gets Social!

facebook logo St. John's Youth now has their own Instagram and Facebook accounts.  To follow our Youth on Instagram, search for StJohnsTampa.  For the youth Facebook group, click here.  To like St. John's Church's Facebook page, click here!

Columbus Day Holiday

St. John's parish offices will be closed for the Columbus Day holiday on Monday, October 14.  We will open for regular hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., on Tuesday, October 15.

New Funeral Vestments Purchased for St. John's

Thank you to the anonymous donor who made it possible for St. John's to purchase new funeral vestments, an altar frontal, and antependia.  The intricate design is truly beautiful and incorporates images of both the grief of loss and the joy of eternal life in the Resurrection. They will make a notable contribution to the solemn dignity of our funeral services.

 
 
Events

The Soiree

at the home of Mary and Ron Hulse

4912 Lyford Cay Road

Friday, November 8, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.

 

Bring an hors d'oeuvre to share 

and the beverage of your choosing.

 

Please RSVP to Mary Hulse at mmhulse@tampabay.rr.com 

or Pat Wilson at Patwilson68@tampabay.rr.com

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

Join us for glorious music in St. John's during the coming year.  Click here or visit our website at www.stjohnstampa.org to download a full listing.

 

Please make plans to join us on Sunday, October 20, at 5:00 p.m. in the church for Evensong!

Canoe Trip for Middle and High School Sunday School

Middle and high school Sunday school friends, mark your calendars for Sunday, October 27, for an awesome canoe trip with your fellow Sunday School friends!  Separate trips for middle and high school students will take place on the Hillsborough River from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.  Grab a buddy, a snack, and a drink, and let's go enjoy the beauty of the river!  Whether you have never been or you are an old pro, come on out and paddle. It is a great time of the year for nature sightings...  Contact Leland Baldwin at lelandtbaldwin@aol.com with questions.

Your Action Needed

Candle and Flowers Available

On Sunday, November 17, and Sundays, December 8 and 22, the candle in the sanctuary light is available.  On Sundays, November 10 and 24, the flowers at the church altar are available, and on December 1, 8, and 22, the church altar Advent greenery is available.  If you would like to take any of these opportunities to support St. John's and honor a loved one, please call the parish offices at 259.1570.

Stephen Ministry Classes Offered

The St. John's Stephen Ministry team is offering a new class for Stephen Ministry, the one-to-one lay caring ministry that takes place in congregations using the Stephen Series system.

 

This ministry equips and empowers lay caregivers - called Stephen Ministers - to provide high-quality, confidential, Christ-centered care to people who are hurting.   The training will be weekly, each Monday (6:30 - 9:00 p.m.) starting November 4 and concluding in May of 2014.

If you feel you might be called to apply to become a Stephen Minister, please contact Carol Ihrig or Fr. Doug Zimmerman.   

 

Bear one another's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.   - Galatians 6:2, NRSV
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This Week at St. John's
Wednesday, October 9
12:15 p.m.
The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) (Chapel)
6:30 p.m.
Wednesday Nights at St. John's (Rudisill Parish Hall)

What does being an "Episcopalian" mean?  Fr. Doug Zimmerman leads a series of discussions about "Who we are, how we got here, and why we do what we do," (the ins and outs of our worship, prayers and organizational tendencies: in short, what you always wanted to know about the Episcopal Church, but were afraid to ask/remember/find out.  This will be a great opportunity to invite neighbors/friends and others -- and to get to know others here at St. John's!

 

Join us Wednesday nights at 6:30 p.m. for this series. Bring a Bible, a covered dish to share, and all those questions you have been waiting to ask!  Contact Paul and Winkie Game at pgamefla@aol.com for more details.

Thursday, October 10
10:00 a.m.
The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) and Healing (Chapel)
12:15 p.m.
Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
Friday, October 11
12:15 p.m.
Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
Sunday, October 13
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)
10:15 a.m.
Adult Christian Formation (Rudisill Parish Hall) 
Coffee Hour Fellowship (Rudisill Parish Hall)
Middle School Sunday School (Happenings)
(Discovery House) 
High School Sunday School (Footprints) (Discovery House)
11:15 a.m.
The Holy Eucharist (Rite I)  (Church)
4:00 p.m.
Middle School Youth Group (Youth House)
** Note new time!**
6:30 p.m.
High School Bible Study (Youth House)
** Note new time!**
Monday, October 14
12:15 p.m.
Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
Tuesday, October 15
6:45 a.m.
Contemporary Women's Bible Study

The Contemporary Women's Bible Study will meet on Tuesday, October 15, at 6:45 a.m. in the Peterson Room on the School's Middle Division Campus to begin a study of Paul's Letter to the Romans. 

 

All women of St John's 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)

More Upcoming Events
Sunday, October 20

Rally Day Round-Up

Join us for our annual Rally Day Round-Up, on Sunday, October 20, Ministry Banners where our many St. John's ministries will be featured in Rudisill Parish Hall following the 9:00 a.m. service.  A fun event 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!  Parishioners are encouraged to bring a friend to enjoy the day and learn about St. John's. A "hand-held" breakfast will be served.

 

There will be no middle or high school Sunday School on October 20.

Sandwich Sunday

sandwich Also on Sunday morning, October 20, after the 9:00 a.m. service, we will prepare sandwiches and assemble bag lunches for our needy friends at Faith Cafe.  Thanks to Janice Gagliardo and Kim Brown for being our hosts this month!

Choral Evensong 

Evensong, like all forms of liturgical worship, has elements of drama and ritual that nourish the spiritual life of all of us. It is based entirely on elements of Holy Scripture and it is scripted according to a long history, originating in Judaic and early Christian evening worship. 

 

Evensong is traditionally mostly sung by a choir, with the full

rosewindowcongregation participating throughout in thoughtful prayer, allowing the music to soothe us and to draw us closer to the presence of God. The congregation also joins in the spoken parts of the liturgy: the reciting of the Creed and the Lord's Prayer, as well as singing the hymns. As a part of the daily office, it is intended to be part of a regular discipline of worship.

 

At St. John's, we are able to enjoy Evensong with our wonderful choir several times per year.  The next Evensong will take place on Sunday, October 20, at 5:00 p.m.  Join us and wind down from a busy, fun Rally Day Roundup with quiet prayer and music!

Tuesday, October 22
Women's Mid Morning Bible Study

Dr. Kathleen Moore, who has long been active in lay ministry at St. John's in the areas of Christian formation and pastoral care, and as a lay reader and chalice bearer, will facilitate the study of Acts 6 - 8:1, "The Witness of Stephen" on Tuesday, October 22, from 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. in the Lowry Room. 

 

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. 

Sunday, October 27
Canoe Trip for Happenings and Footprints (Middle and High School Sunday School)
Mark your calendars for an awesome canoe trip with your fellow Sunday School friends!  Two separate trips for middle and high school students will take place from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. on the Hillsborough River.  So grab a buddy, a snack, and a drink, and let's go enjoy the beauty of the river!  Whether you have never been or you are an old pro, come on out and paddle. It is a great time of the year for nature sightings...  Contact Leland Baldwin with questions.
Sunday, November 3
The Circle Fall Fellowship
Join us on Sunday, November 3, at the home of Richard and Kim Osborne, for a Fall Fellowship co-hosted by David and India Witte. Please contact Kim French if you would like to be added to our mailing list, and look for an evite soon!
Tuesday, November 5
The Men's Group (formerly known as God, Guys, and Grub) Returns November 5

This group for men of all ages to connect with each other and their God will begin meeting again monthly on Tuesday, November 5, at 6:00 p.m. The group will continue to meet on the first Tuesday of each month.  

 

All St. John's men and their friends of any denomination are welcome. Contact Dallas Coffield with questions.

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.