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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: April 17 Margaret Brokaw, Rebecca Lowke, Allan Watkins, Andrew Zimmerman April 18 James Cavo, Lauren Ludwig, Salatha Moore, Samuel Morin, Mary Picone April 19 Michael Barna, Kim Brown, Karen Levy, Elizabeth Renes, Linda Tracy, William Van Dyke, Edward Williams April 20 Christina Brown, Tyler Jones, Michael Purdy April 21 Samuel Dolcimascolo, Cynthia Gardner, Krista Punto, Robert Sulzer, IV April 22 James Edgar April 23 Candice Gardner, Shannon Gray, Carrie Ulm, Wade Wankelman, Michele Williams
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Sunday's Scripture Snippet
The stone that the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone.
This is the LORD's doing;
it is marvelous in our eyes.
Psalm 118
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Combined Service, Parish Block Party, Sandwich Sunday, and Theological Education Sunday,
All On Sunday, April 27
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! Those with last names beginning with A through L should bring a side dish, M through Z, please bring a salad or veggie. St. John's will provide a main course and dessert.
Chase Ackerman, our seminarian, will preach at the 7:45 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. services in honor of Theological Education Sunday.
Each month on Sandwich Sunday, we make sandwiches and bag lunches for needy patrons to take with them after they eat a hot meal at the Café. We invite all parishioners to also help assemble sandwiches and lunches at 11:15 a.m. (after the 10:00 a.m. combined service). Thanks to the Whiteley family for being our hosts this month!
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Maundy Thursday Dinner and Footwashing
This year, the Maundy Thursday Dinner will be a full meal of chicken and rice, salad, green beans, and dessert. Donations to defray the cost of the meal will be accepted. RSVP to lbaldwin@stjohnstampa.org if you can attend.
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VBS Expands to Five Days, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
SJE Vacation Bible School 2014: Wilderness Escape! will take place Monday, June 23 through Friday, June 27, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. This year, aftercare will also be available until 5:00 p.m.
The cost is $25 for the week per child for VBS from 9:00 until 12:00 noon. An additional cost of $25 will be charged for the week per child for aftercare from noon until 5:00 p.m. Scholarships are available, please contact Fr. Chip Connelly for more information about financial assistance for VBS
Volunteers (youth and adult) are needed. Contact Leland Baldwin, Director of Christian Education, for more information about VBS at lbaldwin@stjohnstampa.org.
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Men's Ministry: Final Meeting for Spring
The Men's Ministry will next meet on Tuesday, May 6, in the Parish Hall at 6:00 p.m. The speaker will be Scott Hitchcock, Area Chair for C12, a group of Christian business CEOs/owners who join together once a month for advice and counsel regarding how to run their businesses both as a thriving commercial enterprise and as a Christian ministry.
Food will be provided by Holy Hog for a small charge. Please RSVP to Dallas Coffield at dcoffield@gmail.com if you plan to attend.
The Men's Ministry will not meet in June or July, but will pick back up again on Tuesday, August 5.
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Easter Service Schedule
The Sunday of the Resurrection: Easter Sunday, April 20
7:45 a.m. The Holy Eucharist (Rite I)
8:45 a.m. Flowering of the Easter Cross and light refreshments, in the courtyard
9:00 a.m. The Holy Eucharist (Rite II), in the Church
Eucharist for Families with Young Children (Rite II), in the Parish Hall
Two separate Easter egg hunts for children will follow both 9:00 a.m. Eucharists.
11:15 a.m. Festal Eucharist (Rite I)
Incense will be used at this service.
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
in Easter Week: April 21, 22, 23, 25, and 26
12:15 p.m. The Holy Eucharist (Rite II), in the chapel.
Thursday in Easter Week: April 24
10:00 a.m. The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) and Healing, in the chapel
12:15 p.m. Noonday Prayer, in the chapel.
The Second Sunday of Easter
and Theological Education Sunday: April 27
7:45 a.m. The Holy Eucharist (Rite I) Our seminarian, Chase Ackerman, will preach.
10:00 a.m. The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) Our seminarian, Chase Ackerman, will preach.
Please note that the 9:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. services are combined today. Casual dress is appropriate for this service and the picnic following.
Following the 10:00 a.m. Service: Parish Block Party
Service schedule also available at www.StJohnsTampa.org
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Youth/Senior Sunday: May 11
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Action Items and Opportunities
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St. John's 14th Annual Mother's Day In-Gathering
for the Mothers and Babies of Alpha House
While Mom will get lots of "Luvs" and "Huggies" on her special day, remember that others need to be pampered too! We can all help the Mothers and babies at Alpha House by bringing "Wish List" items on (or before) Mother's Day Sunday, May 11. Click here for the wish list.
Collection bags with wish lists will be distributed following all services on April 27, May 4 and will also be available at the reception desk outside of the parish offices. Cash and very gently used in-kind donations are also appreciated. All donations will be collected in the Garth prior to all three services on Mother's Day or drop off in the parish offices prior to May 11.
*****Volunteers are needed to distribute collection bags following the two services on April 27 and all three services on May 4. Volunteers are also needed to receive collection bags prior to all three services on Mother's Day. If you can lend a hand, please call Ruth Giordano at 254.4332 or email tampagio@aol.com.
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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.
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| 10:00 a.m. |
The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) and Healing (Chapel)
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Friday, April 18
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| 12:15 p.m. |
The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) (Chapel)
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Saturday, April 19
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| 12:15 p.m. |
The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) (Chapel)
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Sunday, April 20: The Sunday of the Resurrection, Easter Day
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7:45 a.m.
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The Holy Eucharist (Rite I)
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8:45 a.m.
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Flowering of the Cross and Light Refreshments (Courtyard)
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9:00 a.m.
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The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) (Church)
The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) for Families with Small Children (Parish Hall)
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Easter Egg Hunts (Church Grounds)
Two separate Easter egg hunts will follow each 9:00 a.m. service.
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11:15 a.m.
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Festal Eucharist (Rite I) Incense will be used at this service.
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4:00 p.m.
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No Middle School Youth Group
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6:30 p.m.
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No High School Bible Study
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| Monday, April 21
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Parish Offices Closed: Easter Monday
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12:15 p.m.
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The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) (Chapel)
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| Tuesday, April 22
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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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12:15 p.m.
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The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) (Chapel)
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Wednesday, April 23
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| 12:15 p.m. |
The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) (Chapel)
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| Thursday, April 24
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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 Gentleness. Lunch is sandwiches at $5 per person, RSVP to dlrncrtpa@verizon.net if you would like to partake.
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| Friday, April 25
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The Soiree
Friday, April 25, 7:00 p.m.
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| Sunday, April 27
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10:00 a.m.
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Combined Service, Parish Block Party, Sandwich Sunday, and Theological Education Sunday
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| Monday, April 28
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5:30 p.m.
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Outreach Committee and Friends of Uganda
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