November 12, 2014 Issue 

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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.


 


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More Upcoming Dates

 

Friday, November 21

Church/School Spaghetti Dinner, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Parish Hall

 

Saturday, November 22

St. John's School Second Annual Soaring Eagle 5K and 1M Run, Gadsden Park. Click here for more details.

 

Saturday, December 6

Women's Advent Retreat, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., contact Peggy Curlin

 

 
From the Parish Register

  

Birthdays:

 

November 13

James Bliss, Betty Carroll, Richard Eckhard, John Giordano, Dorothy Hilton, Alison Hyatt, Anna James, Frederick Schrils, Frederik Tellekamp, James Turner, III

 

November 14

Catherine Cassedy, Curtis Foulsham, Susan Haire, Zena Hoskins, David Malizia, Katherine Morales, Marion Ridley

 

November 15

Charles Hobby, Benjamin Osborne

 

November 16

Bradford Spring, William Swanson

 

November 17

Charles Greacen, Riley Kayton, Megan Nolan

 

November 18

Austin Bliss, William Brown, Joan Lochridge, Hayes Young

 

November 19

Norman Shenk

 

 
Sunday's Scripture Snippet

 

Wisdom is radiant and unfading, and she is easily discerned by those who love her, and is found by those who seek her.

The Wisdom of Solomon 6







 

News

Congratulations!


 

We are thrilled to announce that fellow St. John's parishioner, our own Kathleen Moore, has been appointed as a Postulant for Holy Orders by our Bishop, the Rt. Rev. Dabney Smith!

Spreading Holiday Cheer to those Less Fortunate

Building on our successful partnership with Cornerstone Kids, it's time once again to help make their Christmas a very special occasion. We will have the names and ages of the 40 children, along with a Wish List, ready to hand out between services in the courtyard this Sunday, November 16. You can sign up to help them out in other ways, too. The gifts will be presented to the children at St. James House of Prayer in mid-December at a festive party before their holiday break.

 

Additionally, St. John's will be collecting unwrapped new toys for Metropolitan Ministries, and diapers for Alpha House. Information will also be available this year with new ways in which individuals and/or groups might help Alpha House with their own Christmas  program. This way, everyone who wants to help others during the holiday season will have an opportunity to do so. Look for all the details this Sunday.

Free App Enhances Your Advent 

Based on the Living Compass work by Scott Stoner, the Living Well Through Advent app provides daily encouragement for the season of waiting by incorporating "heart, soul, mind, and strength" into a daily spiritual practice for all ages.


Living Well Through Advent provides daily reflections, weekly Scripture readings, and a built-in journal for recording thoughts and experiences throughout the season.

Living Well Through Advent 2014 is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices running iOS 7.0 or later. Click here to learn more!

Join Us for Movie Night at St. John's: Wednesday, December 3

Co-written and directed by Franco Zeffirelli (Romeo And Juliet; Jesus of Nazareth).  Brother Sun, Sister Moon is an uncommonly rewarding and meaningful film experience, a real blessing, causing the viewer to examine the depth and commitment of his or her own walk with Christ. The cinematography is brilliantly beautiful throughout.  The PG-rated film focuses on the early years of Francis of Assisi and St. Clare who each renounced their Assisi family's riches and past worldly life to follow Christ in sincerity and humility, unencumbered by material possessions.

 

6:00 p.m.  Blessing, covered dish dinner begins (note early start time)

6:35 p.m.   Movie begins
 
8:37 p.m.  Movie ends 

 

8:40 p.m. Discussion for those who choose to remain, closing prayers 

 

9:00 p.m.   Event ends

Upcoming Events
The St. John's Book Club: November 18 

The St. John's Book Club will meet on Tuesday, November 18, at 4:00 p.m. in the Lowry Room.  Helen Gilbart will lead the discussion on The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros. Everyone is invited to attend.

Advent Wreath Making: Sunday, November 23

Join us to make Advent wreaths in the courtyard on Sunday, November 23, between the 9:15 and 11:15 a.m. services. Supplies will be for sale and creative guidance will be available for free! 

Join Us this Friday Evening for Cocktails and Silent Auction in Support of St. John's Choir 

Enjoy a lovely evening of light food and drinks at the home of Margit

Williams, 4210 W. Watrous Avenue, 

from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Friday, November 14. More than 50 silent auction items will be available for your bidding pleasure- from beautiful art to handmade quilts to many local restaurant gift certificates. A wonderful way to relax with members of the St. John community while supporting the choir as it seeks to buy additional music for your listening pleasure. Please note that only cash or checks will be accepted for auction purchases, no credit cards.

 

Questions? Please contact Margit Williams at 431.4057 or at margitwilliams@mac.com. 

Award-Winning Organist in Concert at St. John's

As you will be aware, our organ was restored and enlarged by the Tennessee firm of R.A. Colby in 2010. We continue to enjoy the rich  resources of the enhanced instrument both liturgically and in concert. On Sunday, November 23, at 5:00 p.m., we are delighted to present Benjamin Sheen in concert. Ben is Associate Organist of St. Thomas Church, Fifth Avenue, New York City, and winner of the 2013 Longwood Gardens Organ Competition. He is very much a rising star of the organ world. His program will appeal to organists and non-organists alike, and we will, once again, have the big screen in place so that the audience can see the recitalist as well as hear him! 

Our Neighbors Invite Us to the Old Hyde Park Home Tour

Tour beautiful historic homes that are nearly 100 years old as you walk along South Orleans Avenue between Swann Avenue and Bayshore Boulevard. The tour begins at the intersection of Morrison Avenue and South Orleans Avenue.
  
Tickets: $16 in advance, $20 at the door

Check written to: 
        Hyde Park Preservation Inc.  
        805 S. Willow Ave.             
        Tampa, FL 33606

To pay online, click here.

Same Day and Advance Tickets can be picked up THE DAY OF THE EVENT at the Ticket Booth located at the corner of Morrison Avenue and S. Orleans (close to St. John's).


Church/School Spaghetti Dinner and Soaring Eagle 5K and 1M Run

We hope you will join us for a Spaghetti Dinner during the School's Soaring Eagle Run race packet pickup in the Parish Hall from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, November 21. "Carbo-load" for the big race by joining us to eat in or take out, or just come for the fun! The cost is $5 per person or $20 per family. 

 

And join us for the Soaring Eagle Run, a fun 5K or 1M run to benefit our School! Click here for details!


Save the date for VBS 2015! Our Vacation Bible School will take place from June 22 through 26, 2015, with a theme of "Everest!"
Your Action Needed
Sandwich Sunday Needs Your Help!

sandwich Each month, we make sandwiches and bag lunches for the needy patrons of Faith Cafe to take with them after they eat a hot meal at the Caf�. We invite all parishioners to help in the Parish Hall after the 9:15 a.m. service this Sunday, November 16! Thanks to the Nelson family for being our hosts this weekend!

 

We are in need of host families for 2015. Hosting means purchasing supplies (costs are reimbursed by St. John's), helping facilitate the assembly line, and delivering sandwiches to Faith Cafe. Please contact Amanda Sansone if you can help at amanda.arnold.sansone@gmail.com.

Candle Available

The Candle in the Sanctuary Light is available for December 28. If you would like to take this opportunity to support St. John's and honor a loved one, please call 259.1570 or email parish@stjohnstampa.org.

This Week at St. John's
Thursday, November 13
10:00 a.m.
The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) and Healing (Chapel)
12:15 p.m.
Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
Friday, November 14
12:15 p.m.
Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Choir Auction and Cocktail Event (Williams Home, 4210 West Watrous Avenue)
Contact Margit Williams for more information.
Saturday, November 15
The Soiree

St. John's Church invites you to a

Soir�e

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


Saturday, November 15

7:00 p.m.

 

Bring an hors d'oeuvre to share and a drink of your choosing.


 

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

Pat Wilson at patwilson68@tampabay.rr.com. 

Sunday, November 16
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 the 9:15 a.m. service
Parish Breakfast (Parish Hall)

Sandwich Sunday (Parish Hall)
Thank you to our hosts, the Nelson family!
11:15 a.m.
The Holy Eucharist (Rite I) (Church) 
Immediately following the 11:15 a.m. service
Baptism Preparation Class (Discovery House)
4:30 p.m.
Middle School Youth (Parish Hall)

Middle School Youth Group meets (most) Sunday evenings in the Parish Hall from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. for fun, fellowship, learning, and of course, dinner. Bring friends, the more the merrier! Contact Chaplain HQ for more details.

6:00 p.m.
High School Youth (Parish Hall)

High School Youth Group meets (most) Sunday evenings in the Parish Hall at 6:00 p.m. Bring your friends and your Bible!! Contact Chaplain HQ for more details.

Monday, November 17
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, November 18
6:45 a.m.
The Contemporary Women's Bible Study (Peterson Room)  

The Contemporary Women's Bible Study (CWBS) group is continuing a new study of the Synoptic Gospels.  All women of St John's and their friends are invited to attend.  The group meets each Tuesday morning from 6:45 to 8:00 a.m. in the Peterson Room on the Middle Division Campus at Platt Street and Plant Avenue.  Coffee and a light breakfast are served. Join us for lively discussion as we discover the meaning of scripture in our lives. Please contact Kathleen Moore at 221.6253 or kathleenmarymoore@gmail.com for more information. 

12:15 p.m.
Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
4:00 p.m.
The St. John's Book Club (Lowry Room)  
Wednesday, November 19
12:15 p.m.
The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) (Chapel)
6:30 p.m.
Wednesday Nights at St. John's (Parish Hall)

The Wednesday Nights in St. John's group invites all parishioners and friends to join them each week 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. 

More Coming Events
Thursday, November 20
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.

Tuesday, November 25
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.