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We are always looking for church-related pictures to share with the congregation. Submit them to LLowry@stjohnstampa.org.
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We want to provide support in your time of need!
Current health regulations prohibit the clergy from being informed when our parishioners are in the hospital, so we will not know if you or someone you love is there unless you tell us. We want to provide support 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: February 27 Paul Holmes, Kristopher Pento February 28 Ryan Divers, Frank Rief, III March 1 Phyllis Lax, Edward Neugaard, Edward Page, India Stallings, William Van Dyke, III, Justin Williams March 2 Peter Arcuri, II, Rosemary Armstrong, Brian Grieves, Jr., Lionel Lowry IV, Joseph Peel
March 3
Stephanie Andrews, Charles Graff, Nicholas Hearing, Sydney Heller, Nedra McCraw, Kennedy Tenukas
March 4
Drew McCulloch, Charles Poe, Mallory Scarritt
March 5
Denise Cassedy, Lauren Maya, Dawn Merritt, Logan Peterson, Brian Stricker, Charlotte Wiese
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Sunday's Scripture Snippet
Like a skilled master builder I laid a foundation, and someone else is building on it. Each builder must choose with care how to build on it. For no one can lay any foundation other than the one that has been laid; that foundation is Jesus Christ.
1 Corinthians 3
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Wednesday Lenten Series: Conversations that Matter
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. Click here for a full schedule of events. These events include a series on Wednesday evenings called Conversations that Matter, with guided discussion and a variety of exciting speakers.
March 12- You Only Have to Die: Leading Your Congregation to New Life, The Rev. James Harnish, Senior Pastor of Hyde Park United Methodist (The Rev. Harnish's book of the same name is available in the parish offices for check-out.)
March 19-The Episcopal Church in the Twenty-First Century: How Do We Grow? The Rt. Rev. Dabney Smith, Bishop of Southwest Florida
March 26-Making a Difference: Being Not Just the Best in the World but the Best for the World, Terry Hershey, inspirational speaker and author
April 2-Making a Difference Part 2, Terry Hershey
April 9-The Role of Christian Community in our Ever Changing Culture, The Rev. Eric S. Cooter, Diocesan Missioner
All Wednesday events will take place in the Parish Hall from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Dinner and childcare will be provided.
We want to be good stewards of our resources, so RSVP to parish@stjohnstampa.org or 259.1570 by the Monday before each event so we can get a good count for dinner and so that we can make sure we have adequate staff for childcare.
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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.
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Terry Hershey Appearance at Holy Trinity Clearwater
Following his visit with us here in Tampa, Terry Hershey will be at Holy T  rinity Clearwater (Randy Hehr's church) for a weekend of events.
Friday evening, March 28 - 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
All day Saturday, March 29 - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tickets for Saturday are $25, advanced registration is required for Saturday only (scholarships available). Lunch will be available for an additional charge of $10 or you may bring your own.
Sunday, March 30 - Terry will preach at both services at Holy Trinity (8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.) followed by a light lunch and a closing talk from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
The conference will be held at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 3200 McMullen Booth Rd, Clearwater, FL (across from Mease Countryside Hospital).
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The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) and Healing (Chapel)
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Friday, February 28
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12:15 p.m.
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7:45 a.m.
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The Holy Eucharist (Rite I)
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9:00 a.m.
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The Holy Eucharist (Rite II)
Sunday School for Children (Parish Hall)
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10:15 a.m.
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Confirmation Class for Youth (Discovery House)
Worship II: The Holy Eucharist
Confirmation Class for Adults (Church)
The Book of Common Prayer and the Hymnal
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11:15 a.m.
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The Holy Eucharist (Rite I)
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4:00 p.m.
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Mission Possible (School Middle Division Gym)
All tickets for Mission Possible talent show to benefit St. John's missions are purchased at the door. Tickets are $12 per person, $40 for an entire family. Please park under the Crosstown Expressway. Contact Director of Christian Education Leland Baldwin with questions at lbaldwin@stjohnstampa.org.
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| Monday, March 3
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12:15 p.m.
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Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
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| Tuesday, March 4
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6:45 a.m.
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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.
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10:15 a.m.
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Women's Mid Morning 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
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12:15 p.m.
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Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
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6:00 p.m.
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Shrove/Fat Tuesday Pancake Supper (Parish Hall)
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Wednesday, March 5 - Ash Wednesday
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The service schedule on Ash Wednesday, March 5, will be as follows:
7:00 a.m. - Church
8:00 a.m. - Lower Division School Service in the Church
9:45 a.m. - Middle Division School Service at Price Chapel at the Plant Avenue campus
12:15 p.m. - Church
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.
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11:45 a.m.
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Men's Interactive Bible Study and Lunch
(Peterson Room)
The group continues a series on The Fruits of the Spirit with the topic Kindness. Lunch is sandwiches at $5 per person, RSVP to dlrncrtpa@verizon.net if you would like to partake.
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| Sunday, March 9
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10:15 a.m.
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Confirmation Class for Youth (Discovery House)
The Other Sacramental Rites of the Church
Confirmation Class for Adults (Church)
The Structure and Polity of the Episcopal Church
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5:00 p.m.
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Choral Evensong (Church)
Join us as the St. John's School Middle Division Choir leads us in traditional choral evening prayer. 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.
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