October 1, 2014 Issue 
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More Upcoming Dates

Sunday, October 12
Pumpkin Painting Party, 4:00 p.m., Courtyard, click to RSVP

Sunday, October 19

- Parish Breakfast and Sandwich Sunday, immediately following 9:15 a.m. service

- Safeguarding God's Children, 1:00 p.m., Parish Hall, click for more information

 

Sunday, October 26

Evensong, St. John's Choir, 5:00 p.m., Church. Reception to follow in the Parish Hall.

 
From the Parish Register

  

Birthdays:

 

October 2

Daniel Blanner, Ashley Henderson, Lisa Jacobson, Peyton Philips, Virginia VanOsdol 

 

October 3

Virginia Bever, Anne DePury, Carolyn Hardy, Adam Hutchinson

 

October 4

James Clark, Charles Jeffries, Jr., Joshua Lackey, Mary Jane Stagi

 

October 5

Jeanne Ackerman, Cole Ballesteros, Lourdes Bernal, Paul Flynn, Laura Hobby, James Martin, John McKay, Morgann Sponsler

 

October 6

Virginia Hobby, Daniel Johnson, Rachel Toth

 

October 7

Tim Lomelino, Alton Parker, Mary Pekkala, Kristine Salzer, Jonathan Sbar, Andrew Vandergrift

 

October 8

William Clewis, Caroline Mackie, Joan McKay

 
Sunday's Scripture Snippet

 

 

Let each of you look not to your own interests, but to the interests of others. Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus.

- Philippians 2






 

News
Pet Blessing

Tomorrow, Thursday, October 2, is our annual Pet Blessing. Bring your dogs, cats, birds, hamsters... any pet that calls your home home to receive a blessing for the coming year at 3:00 p.m. in the courtyard. Animals should be on leashes or in carriers.

Clergy News 

Our former Chaplain and Associate Rector, Stefanie Taylor, her husband Arthur, and son Mattis are thrilled to announce that they will be adding to the family on April 9, 2015! We wish them the best!


Save the Date for Women's Advent Retreat 

On Saturday, December 6, 9 :00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., the 3rd Annual Advent Retreat will take place.  Details will be forthcoming in a few weeks. This annual Retreat is sponsored by the Contemporary Women's Bible Study group (CWBS) and is open to all women of St John's and their friends.  Contact Mother Alice Sadler or Peggy Curlin at pcurlin@verizon.net for more information. 

Hold the Date for a Family Retreat

Hold the date of April 25, 2015 for the first Annual St John's Family Retreat. Canoeing, rope courses, canopy walks, food, social time and family bonding are on tap! Stay tuned for more details.

Upcoming Events
The Orleanians are Back!

Bring your favorite appetizer and join St. John's young parents'  group, the Orleanians, for a fun evening. The party will be Saturday, October 25, at 6:00 p.m. at Dax and Meghan Nelson's home, 2616 West Sunset Drive.

 

Since this is an adult event, St John's will provide babysitters at the church during the event if there is interest. Please let Dax and Meghan know when you RSVP if you plan to use the babysitting service so they know how many babysitters will be needed. 
Cocktails and Silent Auction to Benefit St. John's Choir
Save the date for a cocktail soiree/silent auction on Friday, November 14, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the home of choir member Margit Williams.

 

wine-setup-sm.jpg This intimate musical evening with silent auction items is to raise funds for the St. John's choir and the music ministry so that we can expand our program as well as raise awareness of St. John's musical tradition in the community, particularly with a view to founding a choral scholar program with the University of Tampa. 

 

An initial organizational meeting will be held Monday, October 6 at 5:00 p.m. at Margit Williams' home, 4210 W. Watrous Avenue in South Tampa. Anyone interested in even helping out a little is encouraged to attend this meeting. The group will need help with obtaining silent auction items, displaying them, preparing food for the reception, and setting up on the actual day. Any questions, please contact Margit Williams at 431.4057 or at margitwilliams@mac.com.

The Circle's Harvest Event: November 9

 

Hold the date for the first Circle event of the year: Sunday, November 9, 6:00 p.m. at the home of Cary and Katey Brown. The event, which is co-hosted by Steven and Lisa Sepulveda, will have a fall Harvest theme - hosts will provide white chicken chili and a red chili; attendees should provide appetizers, sides and dessert, beer and wine. Look for an evite soon, or contact Betsy Graham to make sure you are on our mailing list.

 

This Week at St. John's
Thursday, October 2
10:00 a.m.
The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) and Healing (Chapel)
12:15 p.m.
Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
3:00 p.m.
St. Francis Pet Blessing (Courtyard)
Friday, October 3
12:15 p.m.
Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
Sunday, October 5
8:00 a.m.
The Holy Eucharist (Rite I) (Church)
9:15 a.m.
The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) (Church) 
Sunday School for Children (Parish Hall)
Immediately following 9:15 a.m. service
Coffee Hour Fellowship (Parish Hall)
11:15 a.m.
The Holy Eucharist (Rite I) and Holy Baptism (Church) 
4:30 p.m.
Middle School Youth Group (Parish Hall) 
Youth group continues each Sunday.
6:00 p.m.
High School Youth Group (Parish Hall) 
Monday, October 6
8:15 a.m.
Mom's Sanctuary Support and Bible Study Group (Discovery House)

Come have a cup of coffee, meet new friends, and reconnect with old friends at 8:15 a.m. in Discovery House. This group will continue meeting each Monday morning this fall. Questions? Email lbaldwin@stjohnstampa.org or call 259.1570. 

12:15 p.m.
Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
Tuesday, October 7
6:45 a.m.
The Contemporary Women's Bible Study (Peterson Room)  
CWBS meets in the Peterson Room on the Plant Avenue (School Middle Division) campus.  All women of St. John's and their friends of other denominations are welcome for a light breakfast and discussion. Please contact Kathleen Moore at 221.6253 or kathleenmarymoore@gmail.com for more information. 
12:15 p.m.
Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
6:00 p.m.
The Men's Ministry (Parish Hall)  

The Men's Ministry will resume on Tuesday, October 7, at 6:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. The group will have the same fine food from Holy Hog (pulled pork, chicken, beans & greens, with dessert). They will also offer wine, because as we read in 1 Timothy, 5:23: "No longer drink only water, but use a little wine for the sake of your stomach and your frequent ailments."

 

The speaker will be Father Ray Bonoan from The Church of the Holy Spirit, Safety Harbor, FL. 

 

The group will have a meeting on October 7 and November 4 and that will conclude 2014 (no December meeting). They will pick back up January 6, 2015. RSVP to Dallas Coffield at dcoffield@gmail.com.

Wednesday, October 8
12:15 p.m.
The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) (Chapel)
5:30 p.m.
NEW DAY
Outreach Committee (Lowry Room)

This will be Mother Alice Sadler's first meeting as clergy liaison so members are encouraged to attend. On the agenda will be a discussion of activities for the upcoming year. The group will also be reviewing last year's ministry handbook, the 2013 annual report, as well as St. John's website's Outreach section.

 

The Outreach Committee is trying out a new meeting day in hopes of encouraging renewed interest and attendance. Meetings are being scheduled for the second Wednesday of the month through December so the group can see how a new date works (November 12, December 10).

 

If you have any items to be discussed and cannot attend, or for more information, contact Sally Thompson, 254.3009 or  tampasal@verizon.net.

6:30 p.m.
Wednesday Nights at St. John's (Parish Hall)

Deepening Life Together - The Gospel According to John, an 8-session DVD series

 

Go deeper. In the Word. In your faith. In your life. Why did Jesus perform miracles and what did they mean? How might our traditions hinder a true understanding of who Jesus really is? How can we follow Christ's example of selfless love in our families, churches, and communities?


Deepening Life Together helps answer these questions and many more. Each 10-15 minute session guides you deeper into the Scriptures, with provocative insights from renowned scholars at leading Christian institutions. 


The sessions include commentary from Lynn Cohick, Wheaton College, Alan Hultberg, Talbot School of Theology, Joanne Jung, Talbot School of Theology, Dennis Keating, Emmanuel Faith Community Church, Escondido, CA, Craig Keener, Palmer Theological Seminary, Eastern University, Mark Strauss, Bethel Seminary, Erik Thoennes, Talbot School of Theology

 

The Wednesday Nights in St. John's group invites all parishioners and friends to join them on Wednesdays in the Parish Hall. Bring a dish to share and an open heart and mind for discussion. Contact Paul and Winkie Game at pgamefla@aol.com for details. 
Upcoming Events
Thursday, October 9
11:45 a.m.
Men's Thursday Interactive Bible Study and Lunch (Peterson Room)

"I discovered later, and I'm still discovering right up to this moment, that is it only by living completely in this world that one learns to have faith. By this-worldliness I mean living unreservedly in life's duties, problems, successes and failures. In so doing we throw ourselves completely into the arms of God, taking seriously, not our own sufferings, but those of God in the world. That, I think, is faith."  -- Dietrich Bonhoeffer

 

The Men's Interactive Bible Study and Lunch group will continue their fall series on alternate Thursdays at 11:45 a.m. in the Peterson Room. Lunch is sandwiches at $5 per person. RSVP to dlrncrtpa@verizon.net if you would like to partake.

Sunday, October 12
Join us for Family Fun this Fall!

 

Pumpkin Painting Party

Sunday, October 12, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Courtyard and Parish Hall

All families can buy their pumpkin between services in the morning, then join us later in the day for pizza, painting pumpkins, and popcorn. Drinks and pizza provided, please bring a fun appetizer to share. RSVP to lbaldwin@stjohnstampa.org.

Tuesday, October 14
10:30 a.m.
Women's Mid Morning Bible Study (Lowry Room)
Women of St. John's, friends and neighbors are invited to participate in a fall study entitled "Psalms: Songs for the Soul," based on a curriculum developed by the Rev. Gwynne Johnson (Lutheran). The psalms are a rich resource that can guide our prayers, our thinking and our life choices. They have something to teach us about each of life's seasons: times of comfort, times of difficulty and times of resolution. Each lesson will focus on a theme and psalms that speak to it.
 
The study continues on alternate Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. in the Lowry Room through December 9. For more information contact either Joan McKay at MCKAYJHM@aol.com or Pat Wilson at 644.4640 or patwilson68@tampabay.rr.com.
Sunday, November 2
Following the
9:15 a.m. service
Baptism Reception (Parish Hall)

Reception to honor those baptized at the 9:15 a.m. service, hosted by the Henley family, following the service, Parish Hall. All are invited.

Sunday, November 9
Following the
9:15 a.m. service
Volunteer Brunch (Discovery House)

There will be a brunch to honor the volunteers who have given their time and talents to our Children's and Youth Ministry this year. Invitations will go out soon.