March 5, 2014 Issue 
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This Week, We Celebrate the Birthdays of the Following Parishioners:

 

March 6

LeAnn Corey, Hugh Cruse, Emmett Lee, Reagan Overton, Steven Pralle, Daniel Ringhoff, Clark Roberts, Lisa Sepulveda, Garrett Tozier, Chris Young

 

March 7

Robert Malizia, Harrison Ringhoff

 

March 8

Patsy Carte, William Duryea, Charles Hine, IV, Olivia Meagher, Colton Peterson, Lindsay Rice, Jamie Spiker, Nicole Spiker

 

March 9

Amy Eatman, Christopher Person, Chase Tappan, Caroline Zimmerman

 

March 10

Charles Eversole, Marian Flowers, Benjamin Heller, B. Ross Scudder

 

March 11

Noah Ballesteros. Trudy Butler, Avery Collier, Cory Dickerson, Anna Frick, James Lane, Jr., Patricia McKay, Zane Polins, Elizabeth Wood

 

March 12

Charles Hancock, Anne Kelley, Anna Peyton Malizia, Oliver Roberts, Esther Santiago

 

 
Sunday's Scripture Snippet
 

For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we had been eyewitnesses of his majesty. For he received honor and glory from God the Father when that voice was conveyed to him by the Majestic Glory, saying, "This is my Son, my Beloved, with whom I am well pleased."

 

2 Peter 1






 

News

The remaining services for today, Ash Wednesday, are as follows:

5:30 p.m. in the Church

7:00 p.m. Choral Eucharist in the Church

 

Childcare is available in the nursery during both services.

 

 

Don't forget to "Spring Forward" this Saturday night!  Turn your clocks ahead an hour before you go to sleep so you can join us on time for services on Sunday morning.

Interfaith Tea at Rodeph Sholom

The Sisterhood of Rodeph Sholom is hosting its annual Ann Zack Interfaith Tea Program and Reception at the synagogue, 2713 Bayshore Blvd., on Wednesday, March 19, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  This year will mark the 54th anniversary of this venerable community event. This year's program will be a presentation and panel discussion on "Prayer in the Public Square." Since this is an interfaith program, the panel will reflect some of the religious make-up of the Tampa Bay community. Admission is free, register at www.rsholom.org.

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper is Tasty Fun!

The annual Shrove (or Fat) Tuesday Pancake Supper was a great time for all!  The FATHERS flipped cakes, resident chef Dave Kenyon prepared the tasty red beans and rice, and the king cake yielded a lot of lucky babies!  Thanks to those who helped and to those who attended.

 

  

   

Annual Commissions Appointed 

Commissions and committees for the various concerns of the parish have been appointed.  Please click here to see the names of those who have been asked to serve.  Thank you to those who were willing to participate and advance the work of our church family!

Events
Wednesday Lenten Series: Conversations that Matter Begin March 12
 

"When an enormous spiritual hunger grows among people, churches may not always be the best places to offer "solid food." Meals with friends who have developed the art of spiritual communication might be much better places." Henri Nouwen

 

Donna Meagher Gem and Alex Gem will be hosting a "Happy Hour" each week during Lent! Join us at 5:45 p.m. each Wednesday evening for a fun little prelude to the Lenten program.  Enjoy some wine, cheese, and other yummy appetizers (non-alcoholic beverages will also be served), while we play the "Who Am I?" game.  You will be surprised and amazed to learn some interesting facts about the staff, clergy, and Vestry of St. John's that you never would have guessed in a million years.  So come early each Wednesday evening and spend some time socializing in the courtyard prior to the Lenten dinners.

 

You won't have to figure out where to sit during dinner because you will have a table assignment--maybe next to someone you may not know very well (or at all). And you won't have to figure out what to talk about with others at your table because there will be discussion questions related to the evening's topic. Just in case you were thinking of not speaking a word, there will be a facilitator to make sure everyone gets a chance to talk (of course, you could still keep silent if that is your preference). 

 

The first week's topic is You Only Have to Die: Leading Your Congregation to New Life led by 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.

 

All Wednesday events will take place in the Parish Hall from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Dinner and childcare will be provided. For more information, click here to download a flyer about the Wednesday events.

 

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.

Organ Recital at University of Tampa This Friday

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 this 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.

Youth Movie Outing, Thursday, March 13
Youth, join Chaplain Harrison-Quillin for the movie Son of God, a dramatic depiction of the life of our Lord.  From the movie's website: "Now, the larger-than-life story of The New Testament gets a larger-than life treatment in the stand-alone feature Son of God. Told with the scope and scale of an action epic, the film features powerful performances, exotic locales, dazzling visual effects and a rich orchestral score from Oscar®-winner Hans Zimmer."  
 
The group will go to the movie after school next Thursday, March 13, then will enjoy a post-show dinner.  Pick up and drop off will be at the Westshore Mall. Email Chaplain HQ to RSVP.
Interfaith Seder 5774
Congregation Rodeph Sholom invites us to celebrate the gift of freedom and Passover at the annual Interfaith Seder.  The event will take place on Monday, March 31 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. in the social hall at Rodeph Sholom, 2713 Bayshore Boulevard.  Feed both your soul and your body: first your soul through the Passover Seder, then your body through the delicious catered dinner.  

 

Dress is business casual. The event is free, but please call 837.1911 or go to  www.rsholom.org to register.  Seating is limited, RSVP by March 15.

Terry Hershey Appearance at Holy Trinity Clearwater
Following his visit with us here in Tampa, Terry Hershey will be at Holy Trinity 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).

 

Contact Margaret Perrone: 727.736.1178 or 727.599.7961, 1napolian@tampabay.rr.com 

or the Holy Trinity church office: 727.796.5514, www.holytrinityclw.org

 

Terry Hershey's website is www.terryhershey.com. 

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. Click here for a full schedule of events.

This Week at St. John's
Thursday, March 6
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 with the topic Kindness.  Lunch is sandwiches at $5 per person, RSVP to dlrncrtpa@verizon.net if you would like to partake.

Friday, March 7
12:00 p.m.
Organ Recital by Simon Morley (University of Tampa, Sykes Chapel)
12:15 p.m.
Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
Sunday, March 9
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) 
The Other Sacramental Rites of the Church
Confirmation Class for Adults (Church)
The Structure and Polity of the Episcopal Church
11:15 a.m.
The Holy Eucharist (Rite I)
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. 

Monday, March 10
12:15 p.m.
Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
Tuesday, March 11
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, March 12
12:15 p.m.
The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) (Chapel)
5:45 p.m.

Event Kickoff

Wednesday Lenten Series (Parish Hall)

You Only Have to Die: Leading Your Congregation to New Life, James Harnish

The book by the same name by the Rev. Harnish is available for check out in the parish offices.  Dinner will be served and childcare will be available. RSVP to 259.1570 or parish@stjohnstampa.org by Monday, March 10.

 

There will be a "Happy Hour" fellowship time before each of the Wednesday events, please join us at 5:45 p.m. for these fun gatherings.


More Upcoming Events
Sunday, March 16
10:15 a.m.

Parish Breakfast (Parish Hall)

Sandwich Sunday (Parish Hall)

We will enjoy a Parish Breakfast and Sandwich Sunday today. Sandwich Sunday is our monthly outreach to our partner Faith Cafe, when we assemble sandwiches and bag lunches for the needy at the Cafe. Thanks to our hosts for this month, the Zimmerman family!  

Tuesday, March 18
10:15 a.m.
Women's Mid Morning Bible Study (Lowry Room)  
The Rev. Kathy Conner of First Presbyterian Church will guide the group's study of Acts 24 - 26, "Paul's Trials in Caesarea." 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
Thursday, March 20
11:45 a.m.

Men's Interactive Bible Study and Lunch

(Peterson Room)

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

Sunday, March 23
10:15 a.m.
Youth Confirmation Class (Discovery House)  
What Does It All Mean?  Living a Christian Life
Adult Confirmation Class (Church)  
Customs, Traditions and Responsibilities of Membership