February 19, 2014 Issue 
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This Week, We Celebrate the Birthdays of the Following Parishioners:

 

February 20

Jerry Clark, Markus Dangl, Harrison Hodges, Jeannie Kenyon, Bettye Spoto

 

February 21

Sue Cox, Charlotte Graham, Andrew Hunt, Paulette Lane, Kent Malizia, Downs Spitler, IV, Carol Woodroffe, Robert Yelverton

 

February 22

Christina Arcuri, Dennis Bush, George Cave, Jr., Paul Lutz, William Sharp, Jr., Luka Vaughn

 

February 23
Conal Foley, Ruth Giordano, Karen Lassey, Margaret Smith, Constance Ulm

 

February 24

Isabella Blewitt, Jeffrey Blume, Mark Mellon, Pamela Price

 

February 25

Gina Shelton

 

February 26

Sarah Benson, Charles Davidson, Mary Margaret Dolcimascolo, Thomas Giddens, Jack Guyton, John Overton, Jr., Aleta Prebianca, Dillon Spiker

 


 

 

 
Sunday's Scripture Snippet
 

For as long as there is jealousy and quarreling among you, are you not of the flesh, and behaving according to human inclinations? 

 

- 1 Corinthians






 

News
Lent 2014 in St. John's
We have many spiritually stimulating events planned during this Lenten season, events that will build fellowship amongst our parishioners while helping us focus on the holy and meditative season leading up to the Passion of our Lord.

Please click here to access information about the entire series of events and gatherings. 
St. John's Supports Cornerstone Kids at the Annual Lincoln-Douglass Ball
St. John's parishioners were out in force at the annual Lincoln-Douglass Ball to benefit our outreach partner, Cornerstone Kids!  All those pictured, as well as Fr. Chip Connelly, were in attendance for the dinner and dancing.  This was the best representation by our parish yet!  Thanks to all those who attended to support this worthy cause.
Events

Annual Choir Benefit Concert

St. John's Choir will present their Annual Benefit Concert in the Church on Sunday, February 23 at 5:00 p.m. Central to the program will be Benjamin Britten's cantata "Rejoice in the Lamb." Composed by Britten in 1943 and based on the poem Jubilate Agno by Christopher Smart (1722-1771), the text was written while Smart, who was of unbalanced mind, was in an asylum, and depicts idiosyncratic praise and worship of God by all created beings and things, each in its own way. The work is scored for four soloists, choir, and organ. Simon Morley directs the choir, with guest organist Simon Jacobs making a return visit to St. John's to accompany.

The concert is free and open to the public.  A reception, to which all are warmly invited, will follow in the Parish Hall.
Mission Possible 2014!

Mission Possible will take place on Sunday, March 2nd, at 4:00 p.m. in the School's Middle Division Gym. Please park under the Crosstown Expressway. All tickets for Mission Possible are purchased at the door. Tickets are $12 per person, $40 for an entire family. 

 

Sponsorship opportunities are also available at the following levels.

Gold-$1,000: 10 tickets, reserved table up front at event, reserved parking, name recognition

Silver-$500: 5 tickets, reserved seats up front, reserved parking, name recognition

Bronze-$250: 3 tickets, reserved seats up front, reserved parking, name recognition

Friend-$100: 2 tickets, reserved seating

 

100% of proceeds go to support Kamaiba, our sister school in Uganda, to support other children in Kasese through the Bishop Masereka Medical Center, and to our diocesan project in the Dominican Republic to build a church in Santa Fe.  Enjoy the array of fun and talent at the annual show and support our missions! 
 
Contact Director of Christian Education Leland Baldwin to commit to a sponsorship or with any questions at lbaldwin@stjohnstampa.org.
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper: Fat Tuesday Fun!

Join us in the Parish Hall on Tuesday, March 4 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. The FATHERS will be flipping pancakes, and there will also be red beans and rice for the heartier appetite. We will also have the traditional King cake, straight from the Crescent City itself.  Join us for fellowship and food on Fat Tuesday!

Organ Recital at University of Tampa 

Will Feature Our Own Simon Morley

The University of Tampa are presenting weekly organ demonstrations on the new Dobson organ in the Sykes Chapel for Faith and Values. These short recitals are on Fridays at 12:00 noon, and last for around thirty minutes. Our own Organist and Choirmaster, Simon Morley, will play the recital on Friday, March 7th at 12:00 noon. Admission is free, and the new chapel and organ, if you haven't seen or heard them, are quite stunning. Simon invites you to drop in if you are in the vicinity of UT.

Choral Evensong

Join us as the St. John's School Middle Division Choir leads us in traditional choral evening prayer on Sunday, March 9, at 5:00 p.m.  An important service in the Anglican tradition since the sixteenth century, Evensong is sung daily in English Cathedrals and Collegiate Chapels at the close of day. Two lessons from scripture are read, prayers are said and sung, and the choir offers psalms, canticles and an anthem.
Action Items and Opportunities

Time to Return Palm Crosses

It is time for our Palm Sunday palm crosses to become ashes for Ash Wednesday. Please bring them to church during the next three Sundays.  There are baskets outside each door of the church as well as in the parish offices for you to put them in.

Service Schedule: Ash Wednesday

The service schedule on Ash Wednesday, March 5, will be as follows:

7:00 a.m. - Church

8:00 a.m. - Lower Division Service in the Church

9:45 a.m. - Middle Division Service at Price Chapel at the Plant Avenue campus

12:15 p.m. - Chapel

5:30 p.m.- Church

7:00 p.m. - Church

 

Childcare is available in the nursery during the 5:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. services.

This Week at St. John's
Thursday, February 20
10:00 a.m.
The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) and Healing (Chapel)
11:45 a.m.

Men's Interactive Bible Study and Lunch

(Peterson Room)

The group continues a series on The Fruits of the Spirit.  Lunch is sandwiches at $5 per person, RSVP to dlrncrtpa@verizon.net if you would like to partake.

Friday, February 21
12:15 p.m.
Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
Sunday, February 23
7:45 a.m.
The Holy Eucharist (Rite I) 
9:00 a.m.
The Holy Eucharist (Rite II)
Sunday School for Children (Parish Hall)
10:15 a.m.
Confirmation Class for Youth
(Discovery House)
Confirmation Class for Adults
(Church)
11:15 a.m.
The Holy Eucharist (Rite I)
4:00 p.m.
Middle School Youth Group (Youth House)
5:00 p.m.

Annual Choir Benefit Concert (Church)

6:30 p.m.
High School Bible Study (Youth House)
Monday, February 24
12:15 p.m.
Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
5:30 p.m.

Outreach Committee and Friends of Uganda (Lowry Room)  

Questions?  Contact Sally Thompson at tampasal@verizon.net.

Tuesday, February 25
6:45 a.m.
Contemporary Women's Bible Study (Peterson Room)  
All women of St. John's and their friends of other denominations are welcome for a light breakfast and discussion of important books of the Bible. Please contact Kathleen Moore at 221.6253 or kathleenmarymoore@gmail.com for more information. 
12:15 p.m.
Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
Wednesday, February 26
12:15 p.m.
The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) (Chapel)
6:30 p.m.

Wednesday Nights at St. John's (Rudisill Parish Hall) 

Deepening Life Together- Acts is a cutting-edge DVD-based small group, eight-session series that helps ordinary people's understanding of the Scriptures. 

 

This series on the Book of Acts is a great way to rediscover the joy of God's Word. Join this group each Wednesday night at 6:30 p.m.  Bring a Bible, a covered dish to share, and an open heart and mind!  Contact Paul and Winkie Game at pgamefla@aol.com for more details.


More Upcoming Events
Sunday, March 2
4:00 p.m.

Mission Possible (School Middle Division Gym)

Tuesday, March 4
10:15 a.m.
Mid Morning Women's Bible Study (Lowry Room)  
On Tuesday, March 4, The Rev. Christian Villagomeza, Rector of St. Chad's Episcopal Church, will guide the group's study of Acts 21:14 - 23:35, "Paul Is Arrested in Jerusalem."

The group invites all women in our church community and their friends and neighbors to join them on alternate Tuesdays in the Lowry Room for fellowship, prayer and study from 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. Contact Pat Wilson at patwilson68@tampabay.rr.com or 644.4640 or Joan McKay at mckayjhm@aol.com with questions
6:00 p.m.

Shrove/Fat Tuesday Pancake Supper (Parish Hall)

Sunday, March 9
5:00 p.m.

Choral Evensong (Church)

Join us as the St. John's School Middle Division Choir leads us in traditional choral evening prayer.