October 30, 2013 Issue 
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This Week, We Celebrate the Birthdays of the Following Parishioners:

 

October 31

Simon Morley

 

November 1

Virginia Collier, David Corey, Nancy Craig, Larry Guerra, Minnie Norton, Allison Shamblin, Michael Sparks, Nelson Spoto, Katharine Taylor, Sherrie Weekley, Thomas Young

 

November 2

Sarah Cuthbertson, Catherine Eckhard, Elizabeth Eckhard, Jonathan Maya, Donald Regar, Sr., Sheryl Teague, Jensen Whittlesey, Jude Whittlesey

 

November 4

Christine Cordell, James Few, Robert Goodman, Gerd Michel, Benjamin Miller, Cynthia Peters, Gary Sasso, Evan Spencer

 

November 5

Vera Farmen, Paul Henley, Joseph Lykes, Robert Lykes, Hamilton Rice, III, Sarah Wahl

 

November 6

Walker Barnes, Bennett Cruse, Hywel Leonard, Andrew Moore, Gabriel Picone, Scott Simons, Josie Taylor

 

 Your Daily Office
 

49 Remember your word to your servant, *
because you have given me hope.

50 This is my comfort in my trouble, *
that your promise gives me life.

Psalm 119

News

Fall Back!

Don't forget to move your clocks back one hour when you go to bed on Saturday night, November 2nd, Daylight Savings Time ends Sunday, November 3rd!

Jan K. Platt Environmental Lands Acquisition and Protection Program

On October 16, the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) honored long time St. John's parishioner, Jan Platt, by renaming the popular county land acquisition program the Jan K. Platt Environmental Lands Acquisition and Protection Program (ELAPP). When this recommendation was made and unanimously supported by the commissioners at the BOCC meeting on September 18th recognizing the twenty-fifth anniversary of the program, it was a complete surprise to former Commissioner Platt.

 

In the mid-1980's Commissioner Platt convened a committee to look into developing a local environmental land acquisition program. A large percentage of Hillsborough County voters supported the first referendum and the program was established in 1987 thanks to Jan's efforts.  There have been two overwhelmingly successful referendums since the first one, and now Hillsborough County (including the City of Tampa) has over 61,000 acres preserved and protected. ELAPP has been a model for other local programs around the state. None of this would have been possible without Jan Platt's original vision.

 

 

Banner Created for CWBS by Kate Graves 
Proves Inspirational

While not a regular member of the Contemporary Women's Bible Study group, Kate has attended the group's annual Women's Retreat for several years.  It was at a retreat at Dayspring that Kate was inspired to create the banner.  Here is how she described it:

 

"When we were at Dayspring for retreat earlier this year, I looked at the stained glass window in the outdoor chapel in that splendid natural setting.  Blue skies and many shades of green make a serene backdrop for the brilliant yellows of the glass.  There was the palette for the piece right there.  Then I considered the early morning meeting time of the CWBS group.  Early morning sunshine greets you on some of those days.  Streaks of yellow sun had to be a part of the banner.  Then I thought of the first verse of a familiar hymn (367).  It begins, 'When morning gilds the skies, my heart awaking cries, May Jesus Christ Be Praised!'  If CWBS decides that they need a theme song, they might consider that hymn."

 

CWBS is most grateful to be blessed with this lovely work of art, created by our dear friend Kate, that has such personal meaning for us all.  The banner (and Kate's written account of how she was inspired to create it) is on permanent display in the Peterson Room at the School's Middle Division campus.

May Jesus Christ Be Praised!

Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive

The St. John's Church and School annual Thanksgiving food drive continues this week.  Bags are 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.  Help us beat last year's record of over 1,300 pounds donated! Thank you for your generosity in helping needy Tampa families have a happy holiday!

Events

Music News

This Sunday, November 3, the combined choirs of St. John's and St. Andrew's will present a service of Evensong at St. Andrew's in downtown Tampa at 5:00 p.m.

 

Simon Morley will give an organ recital on November 10 to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, the leading organization working on behalf of cystic fibrosis patients. Cystic fibrosis is a degenerative lung and digestive illness for which there is no cure and with an average life expectancy in the mid-30s. Enjoy beautiful music while also supporting the CF Foundation whose mission is to make CF stand for "cure found" for all CF patients, including one of our own St. John's choir member's son.  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.

The Flavor of West Tampa: 

Benefit for Judeo-Christian Health Clinic

The annual event The Flavor of West Tampa, a benefit for the Judeo-Christian Health Clinic, one of the organizations St. John's supports through our Outreach Committee, will take place on Saturday, November 9 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in MacFarlane Park. Click here for more information about the event.  We encourage you to attend this day of food and fun!

St. John's School Admissions Open House

Logo Blue 75 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). 

 
At the Open House, parents will learn more about the School from students, alumni, faculty, and the Headmaster, enjoy refreshments, and sign children up for assessments. There is complimentary valet parking at this event.  For more information about admissions, click here.

First Annual Soaring Eagle 5K and 1M Fun Run!

Saturday, November 23, 8:00 a.m., Gadsden Park, South Tampa

 

The First Annual Soaring Eagle Run at Gadsden Park, 6901 South MacDill Avenue in South Tampa, is a family-friendly race intended to help encourage community members and SJE families to exercise and maintain healthy lifestyles, while supporting St. John's School.  The event will be chip-timed by Florida Road Race Management and is open to the public.  Awards will be given to every child who participates in the 5K or 1M Fun Run.

 

We hope all runners in the parish will join us for this great race and support our School!  Go to www.active.com to register, or pick up a registration card at any of the church entrances.  Contact us at soaringeaglesrun@gmail.com with questions.

Your Action Needed

MISSING!!!!

Have you seen it?

The Saint Margaret's Guild china is missing from Discovery House.

We know there are lots of activities which happen there and folks that are in and out, but we would very much like to locate the china, and appreciate your help.

 

If you have seen the china or have any information, please contact

Rebecca McKenzie at the parish offices at 259.1570.  Thanks!!!

All Saints Day Celebration

St. John's will publish a list of the departed in the bulletin on the Sunday after All Saints Day, Sunday, November 3.  If you would like to honor a loved one who has left us, please return one of the envelopes included in the bulletin, or call the parish offices at 259.1570 by the end of the day today, Wednesday, October 30.

Stewardship Corner

The Pharisee in Luke 18 tells us what he is not. Not a thief - check. Not a rogue - check. Not an adulterer - check. And he is surely not like "this tax collector" praying only footsteps away. The Pharisee is crystal clear about anything and everything that he is not, but does he know who he is? Though tithing and fasting are central to how he views himself, we are left to wonder what motivates these practices. Power? Privilege? Prestige? Piety? While paying attention to the sins of others, are the Pharisee's prayers and his practices really focused on God, the Source of life and giver of all good gifts? 
 
As we near St. John's Pledge Sunday, we will provide you with writings from other Christians weekly as we all ponder the responsibility and blessing of providing financial support to our church.  To download the entire inspirational flyer for this week's stewardship narrative, click here.

Candle Available

On Sunday, November 17, and Sundays, December 8 and 22, the candle in the sanctuary light 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.
This Week at St. John's
Wednesday, October 30 - The Feast of St. Simon and St. Jude, Apostles
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!

 

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 31
10:00 a.m.
The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) and Healing (Chapel)
11:45 a.m.
Men's Thursday Interactive Bible Study and Lunch (Peterson Room)
On Thursday, October 31, at 11:45 a.m. in the Peterson Room, the Rev. Glad McCurtain of St. John's Clearwater, will facilitate the discussion on Reconcilation using Ephesians 2:11-22.  Lunch is sandwiches at $5 per person, RSVP to mkconstcorp@aol.com if you would like to partake. 
12:15 p.m.
Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
Friday, November 1 - All Saints' Day
12:15 p.m.
The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) (Chapel)
Sunday, November 3 - The Sunday After All Saints' Day
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.
Christians in Conversation (Lowry Room) 
Coffee Hour Fellowship (Rudisill Parish Hall)
Happenings for 6th-8th graders  (Discovery House)
Footprints for 9th-12th graders (Discovery House)
10:30 a.m.
The Orleanians Group  (Sansone Home, 910 South Oregon Avenue) 
Join the Orleanians for a child-friendly Halloween event following the 9:00 a.m. service!
11:15 a.m.
The Holy Eucharist (Rite I) and Holy Baptism  (Church)
4:00 p.m.
Middle School Youth Group (Youth House)
4:00 p.m.
Newcomers Wine and Cheese Reception (Barnes/Baldwin Home, 3306 San Miguel, 33629)
RSVP to the parish offices at 259.1570 or to Pat Wilson at 644.4640. 
5:00 p.m.
Choral Evensong (St. Andrew's Church, downtown Tampa)
The combined choirs of St. John's and St. Andrew's present a service of evensong at St. Andrew's.
6:00 p.m.
The Circle Fall Fellowship (Osborne Home,

4704 W. Browning Avenue, 33629)

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. RSVP to Kim Osborne if you can attend.
6:30 p.m.
High School Bible Study (Youth House)
Monday, November 4
12:15 p.m.
Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
Tuesday, November 5
6:45 a.m.
Contemporary Women's Bible Study (Peterson Room)

The Contemporary Women's Bible Study will meet on at 6:45 a.m. in the Peterson Room on the School's Middle Division Campus for 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.
10:15 a.m.
Women's Mid Morning Bible Study (Lowry Room)

On Tuesday, November 5, 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.  The Rev. Lester Durst, who served with Father Peterson as an Assistant Rector at St. John's, will facilitate Acts 8, "Phillip's Ministry: The Church in Samaria."

 

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.

12:15 p.m.
Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
6:00 p.m.
St. John's Men's Ministry (Formerly GGG) (Rudisill Parish Hall)

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. The FATHERS will be joining the Men's Ministry and will put their bi-monthly lunches on hiatus for the time being.

 

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.

More Upcoming Events
Friday, November 8

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

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.  For more information or to RSVP, email Lionel Lowry.
Sunday, November 10

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.

Tuesday, November 15

St. John's Book Club

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

St. John's Book Club

 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."  

 

Contact Helen Gilbart at 837-4421 or hgilbart@tampabay.rr.com with questions.  Book Club books are available for purchase in the parish offices, at Inkwood Books in Hyde Park, or are often available to borrow at the local libraries.  All are welcome, join us!

Sunday, November 17

Parish Breakfast and Sandwich Sunday

Thanks in advance to resident chef Dave Kenyon, and Sandwich Sunday hosts for this month, the Sepulvedas and Carrs!

Sunday, November 24

Festal Eucharist

In honor of Christ the King Sunday, a special Festal Eucharist will be celebrated on Sunday, November 23, at the 11:15 a.m. service.  Incense, special hymns and prayers, and a sense of solemn celebration will highlight this service.  Music will include works by Herbert Howells, William Mathias, and Simon Preston.

Thursday, November 28 - Thanksgiving Day

Thanksgiving Service

Join us to give thanks on the American day of thanksgiving.  Our service will take place at 10:00 a.m.

Sunday, December 8

A Celebration of the Ministry of Fr. John Peterson

This year marks the 50th year of ordained ministry for Fr. John Peterson, our former rector.  Please join us in the parish hall between the 9:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. services on Sunday, December 8, for a celebration of this milestone event and the wonderful servant of God and this parish who has achieved it!  Please email parish@stjohnstampa.org for more information.