April 2, 2014 Issue

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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

parish@stjohnstampa.org to let us know when you need us.

This Week, We Celebrate the Birthdays of the Following Parishioners:

April 3

Marvin Alvarez, Alan Heller, Elizabeth Payne

April 4

Alexandra Greacen, Kevin Holmberg, Gay MacDonald, William Reed

April 5

Timothy Andreu, Stephen Cheeseman, Paul Gustafson, Jr., Patricia Matthews, Kimberly Osborne

April 6

Amanda Crosby, Pamela Divers, Jackson Hoskins, John Inguagiato, George Robbins, John Robbins

April 7

William Jennewein, Samuel Kelley, Joe Teague

April 8

Ann Lowry Brown

April 9

Robert Frick, III, Blake White

Sunday's Scripture Snippet

But the Lord said to Samuel, "Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him; for the Lord does not see as mortals see; they look on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart."

I Samuel 16

News

Faure Requiem To Be Performed by St. John's Choir

Composed between 1887 and 1890, this famous and haunting setting of the Roman Catholic Mass for the Dead is the best-known of Faur�'s large works, and was performed at his own funeral.. The most famous movement is the soprano aria "Pie Jesu." It was not performed in the United States until 1931, and only then at a student concert at the Curtis Institute in Philadelphia. Do join us for this concert at 5:00 p.m. on Palm Sunday, April 13, for a fitting way to mark the beginning of Holy Week.

Confirmation Sunday Marks Visit by Our Bishop

On Sunday, April 6, Dabney Smith, the Bishop of the Diocese of Southwest Florida, will be with us to celebrate confirmation at the 9:00 a.m. service, but will also be here at to celebrate and preach at the 7:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. services. Don't miss his visit!

Simon Morley's Visit to NYC

On Sunday, March 23, our Organist and Choirmaster, Simon Morley, played an organ recital at St. Thomas Church, Fifth Avenue, New York City as part of the church's Sunday afternoon series of recitals. A few St. John's parishioners happened to be in the Big Apple themselves that weekend!

Events

The Soiree

Friday, April 25, 7:00 p.m.

At the home of Mary and Ron Hulse, 4912 Lyford Cay Road

Bring an hors d'oeuvre to share and the beverage of your choosing.

RSVP to Mary Hulse at mmhulse@tampabay.rr.com or Pat Wilson at patwilson68@tampabay.rr.com

The Circle and The Orleanians

Announce Their Cinco de Mayo Party

Join us for munchies, margaritas, and mucho merriment!

Sunday, May 4th at 6:00 p.m.

at the home of Drew and Betsy Graham, 3122 W. Lawn Avenue

Co-hosted by:

Erin and Dennis Carr
Betsy and Drew Graham

Crystal and Kaivon Madani

Dax Nelson and Meghan Ross

Look for an invite in April. Make sure you are on our list, email Kim French or Dax Nelson to be sure we have your current email address.

Action Items and Opportunities

Eggs Wanted!

All parents, please bring in 24 pre-stuffed eggs ready to hide, per child. They may be left at the parish offices. The latest we can receive eggs is 7:30 a.m. on Easter Sunday, April 20.

Annual Bishop's Appeal

Please prayerfully consider making a financial gift to the Episcopal Charities and/or DaySpring Endowment Funds in support of our Diocesan vision to Honor our Tradition, Build for the Future, with Mercy in Mission. Ten percent of all Episcopal Charities gifts received will be used in the current year and 90% of each gift will go to build the permanent Endowment.

The 2014 Bishop's Annual Appeal was directly mailed to supporting individuals on our mailing list. To read more about the ministry of these Endowment Funds, learn how you may join the growing numbers of supporting members, or to donate online, please go to www.episcopalswfl.org.

Help for Faith Cafe

The men at Faith Cafe are in need of our help. If you can donate pants, shorts, and running shoes, it would be much appreciated. Please bring donations to the parish offices.

This Week at St. John's

Thursday, April 3

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 Faithfulness. Lunch is sandwiches at $5 per person, RSVP to dlrncrtpa@verizon.net if you would like to partake.

Friday, April 4

12:15 p.m.

Noonday Prayer (Chapel)

Sunday, April 6

7:45 a.m.

The Holy Eucharist (Rite I)

The Right Rev. Dabney Smith will celebrate and preach at this service.

9:00 a.m.

The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) and Confirmation

Sunday School for Children (Parish Hall)

The Right Rev. Dabney Smith will celebrate and preach at this service.

10:15 a.m.

Cake and Punch Reception Honoring Confirmands (Parish Hall)

11:15 a.m.

The Holy Eucharist (Rite I)

The Right Rev. Dabney Smith will celebrate and preach at this service.

4:00 p.m.

Middle School Youth Group (Youth House)

6:30 p.m.

High School Bible Study (Youth House)

Monday, April 7

12:15 p.m.

Noonday Prayer (Chapel)

Tuesday, April 8

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, April 9

12:15 p.m.

The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) (Chapel)

5:45 p.m.

Final Wednesday Lenten Series (Parish Hall)

The Rev. Eric S. Cooter, Diocesan Missioner presents The Role of Christian Community in our Ever Changing Culture.

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!

Dinner will be served and childcare will be available. RSVP to 259.1570 or parish@stjohnstampa.org by Monday, March 31.

More Upcoming Events

Sunday, April 13
The Sunday of the Passion - Palm Sunday

9:00 a.m.

Children's Palm Processional (Church)

Children will receive palms when they enter the church, and sit with their parents until the processional begins. They are invited to follow the choir in processing around the church, then leave for Sunday School in the Parish Hall.

4:00 p.m.

No Middle School Youth Group

5:00 p.m.

Faure Requiem (Church)

The Choir of St. John's presents this hauntingly lovely work in the church for Palm Sunday.

6:30 p.m.

No High School Bible Study

Tuesday, April 15

10:15 a.m.

Mid Morning Women's Bible Study

(Lowry Room)

Father Doug Zimmerman will guide the group's study of Acts 28:11-30, "Paul Shares the Gospel in Rome." The leaders of this group invite all women in our church community as well as 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

Sunday, April 27

11:15 a.m.

Parish Block Party and Theological Education Sunday

On Sunday, April 27, we will combine the 9:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. services into one 10:00 a.m. service, with the annual Spring Parish Block Party immediately following. Please mark your calendars and plan to join us! Chase Ackerman, our seminarian, will preach at the 7:45 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. services

For more information, contact Leland Baldwin, Director of Christian Education at lbaldwin@stjohnstampa.org, or stay tuned to the Scroll and the Compass in the weeks to come.