Rally Day Round-Up Wrap-Up 

A wonderful day was had by all who attended our annual Rally Day!  A performance by our choir, a tasty biscuit sandwich breakfast, many meals prepared for our friends at Faith Cafe at Sandwich Sunday, games for the kids, and so much more highlighted the morning.  More than 50 ministries were represented, first by a banner processional into the church, and then with flyers, treats, and smiling faces in the parish hall following the 9:00 a.m. service.  We hope you found your perfect fit for activities this year at St. John's!  Click here to download your copy of the Ministry Handbook.

  
     

    

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Harrison-Quillin to Remain at St. John's

We are pleased to announce that Miranda Harrison-Quillin, St. John's Youth Director, will remain with us for an additional year, staying through the 2014-2015 school year as both Youth Director, and now, as Associate Chaplain, a title change that better suits her role with us at our school.  Please join us in congratulating Miranda!  We are so glad she has decided to stay with us another year and know that this will provide some welcome continuity for our youth and their parents.

Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive

The St. John's Church and School annual Thanksgiving food drive will begin this Sunday, October 27.  Bags will be available to take home and fill up for the families at Metropolitan Ministries.  Filled bags should be returned to the church or the parish offices by Sunday, November 17.  Thank you for your generosity in helping needy Tampa families have a happy holiday!

St. John's Book Club: 2013-2014 Schedule

Join the St. John's Book Club for a year of wonderful reading and terrific

 fellowship!  Click here for the schedule of books and meetings for the entire year.

And mark your calendar for the next meeting, Tuesday, November 15 at 4:00 p.m., when we will discuss the book The Mirrored World, by Debra Dean. From Amazon: "The critically acclaimed author of The Madonnas of Leningrad ("Elegant and poetic, the rare kind of book that you want to keep but you have to share" -Isabel Allende), Debra Dean returns with The Mirrored World, a breathtaking novel of love and madness set in 18th century Russia. Transporting readers to St. Petersburg during the reign of Catherine the Great, Dean brilliantly reconstructs and reimagines the life of St. Xenia, one of Russia's most revered and mysterious holy figures, in a richly told and thought-provoking work of historical fiction that recounts the unlikely transformation of a young girl, a child of privilege, into a saint beloved by the poor."

All Saints Day Celebration

St. John's will recognize All Saints Day on Sunday, November 3.  If you would like to honor a departed loved one on this day, please return one of the envelopes included in this week and next week's bulletins, or call the parish offices at 259.1570.

New Information about Our Exciting Canoe Trip for Middle and High School Sunday School Students!

We will meet at 1:00 p.m. this Sunday, October 27th at Discovery House and carpool to John Sargeant Park via Fowler Avenue to 301, approximately 16 miles from St. John's. Parking is $2.  Canoes are reserved for the group, the last one will leave at 2:00 p.m.  It is a 4.5 mile canoe trip, please bring hats, a snack and a drink, and $10 to cover canoe rental.  Don't forget to wear sunscreen!  The group will return to St. John's by 6:00 p.m.

RSVP to Leland Baldwin at lelandtbaldwin@aol.com by the end of the day this Thursday, October 24th.

Outreach Committee and Friends of Uganda Meeting

This month's Outreach/FOU meeting will be on Monday, October 28th at 5:30 p.m. We will be discussing our successful Rally Day Round Up, and plans for the 2013-2014 year. We also will be planning our schedule for monthly "Ministry Moment" presentations to the parish.  Please contact Sally Thompson with questions.

Newcomers' Wine and Cheese Reception

All those new to St. John's are invited to join us on Sunday, November 3, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. for a Newcomers' Wine and Cheese Party.  The party will be at the home of  Leland Baldwin and Bob Barnes, 3306 San Miguel, 33629.

RSVP to the parish offices at 259.1570 or to Pat Wilson at 644.4640.  We look forward to welcoming you to our parish family! 

St. John's Men's Ministry (formerly known as GGG: God, Guys, and Grub) Returns 

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. in the parish hall. The group will continue to meet on the first Tuesday of each month. 

At this first meeting, the featured speaker will be Dr. Tom Woodward of the C.S. Lewis Society.  Click here to view a bio on Dr. Woodward. Food

will be provided by Holy Hog, for a charge of $12 per person. Join the men of St. John's for an hour of food and fellowship! All St. John's men and their friends of any denomination are welcome. Contact Dallas Coffield to RSVP so we can get a head count for food.

Music News

A special organ concert will be held on Sunday, November 10, in support of cystic fibrosis, featuring our own organist and choirmaster, Simon Morley.  Please join us in the church at 5:00 p.m. for a program to include works by J.S. Bach, Louis Vierne, and Herbert Howells.

St. John's School Admissions Open House

Please tell your friends and make plans to join us for the annual Admissions Open House on Thursday, November 14th!  Our Admissions Open House for parents with prospective students in grades K(4) through 8, will take place at the Primary Division Campus (1002 South Rome Avenue, 33606). 

Stewardship Corner

Candle and Flowers Available

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

Annual FATHERS Camping Trip 

Organ Recital in support of Cystic Fibrosis

On Sunday, November 10, at 5:00 p.m., our own Simon Morley will give an organ recital in the church in support of cystic fibrosis.  The program will include works by J.S. Bach, Louis Vierne, and Herbert Howells.