May 13, 2015 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.  
 
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More Upcoming Events 

 

 

Thurs, May 21

Men's Interactive Bible Study and Lunch, 11:45 a.m., Peterson Room. Lunch is available at $5 per person. This study will be led by the Rev. Alice Sadler. RSVP to dlrncrtpa@verizon.net if you would like to partake.

 
From the Parish Register


 

 

Birthdays:



 

May 14,  Kevin Blewitt, Natalie Cheeseman, Sara Logan, Gregory Orcutt, John Riffey, Elizabeth Rugg, Namoi Stracey


 

May 15,  Richard Casey, Nancy Mellon, Sally Peel


 

May 16,  Jennifer Arizu, Janifer Bliss, Kelly Fluharty, Priscilla Grotheer, George Leach, Dorothy Levy, William Salzer, Sarah Swain


 

May 17,  Jessica Barker, Benjamin Williams


 

May 18,  Susanne Cleckler, Parker Preston, Laurel Riffey, Paisley Spencer, Sophia Swain, Savannah Walker


 

May 19,  Claire Colgan, Steven Kent , Tyler Patmintra, Charles Yost


 

May 20,  Suzanne Crosby, Kirk Kumagai, Finley Roberts, Yvonne Whitcomb

 


 

 


 


 


 

 

 
Sunday's Scripture Snippet  


This is the victory that conquers the world, our faith. Who is it that conquers the world but the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?

 

1 John 5 






 

Parish News
Senior Sunday Celebrates Graduates
It was a special blessing this past Sunday to celebrate our graduating high school seniors before they go off to college and the big world. Fr. Connelly presented each senior with a Bible. Paul Brokaw, Acolyte Coordinator, presented gifts to our 10 graduating acolytes. Leland Baldwin and Chaplain Harrison-Quillin also gave each graduate a framed family photograph to take with them to college. 

Thank you to the parents of our high school juniors who coordinated and hosted a lovely reception following the service. Seniors, you will always be part of our church family and we hope you will visit often when in Tampa!

Parish Canoe Trip: June 6
Mark your calendars for St John's upcoming Parish Canoe Trip on June 6! We will be gathering at Canoe Escape for a half day of fun on Tampa's beautiful Hillsborough River. Canoe Escape is located at John B. Sargeant Park, 12702 US 301, Thonotosassa FL 33592. The cost is $45 per canoe which accommodates up to 2 adults and 2 children (12 and under) or 1 adult and 3 children. Youth 13+ may canoe together without an accompanying adult. Families 5 or more will need 2 canoes. 

 

We'll meet at Sargeant Park at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday for our 4 1/2 mile trip, finishing our adventure at Morris Bridge Park about noon -- so please pack a lunch. We'll have "Critter Sightings" worksheets for the kids to check off along the way, and pictures to color in their favorite critter afterwards. Expect to see turtles, osprey, otters, and lazy sunbathing gators. Most of the trek is canopied but be sure to bring your hats and sunblock.


Please contact Kevin Kellar or Leland Baldwin with questions. To inquire about financial assistance, please contact Fr. Connelly. You may drop a check off at the office, or with Kevin or Leland -- no later than May 31st.
 

See you on the river! 

Pentecost In St. John's
Sunday School children and teachers, we invite you to be a part of the entering procession on Pentecost Sunday, May 24. Children should follow the ribbon banner to the altar rail, then turn right and leave the church to head to the parish hall. Children will then go with their teachers to their classrooms for Sunday School.
Flower and Candles Available
The following flowers and candles are available. Please contact the parish offices at 259.1570 if you would like to take one of these opportunities to support St. John's and honor a loved one.

June 28 - Flowers at the Chapel Altar
July 5 - Candle in the Sanctuary Light
August 2 - Flowers at the Chapel Altar
August 9 - Candle in the Sanctuary Light
August 23 - Candle in the Sanctuary Light

Upcoming Events
Save the Date for VBS!

Save the date for VBS 2015! Our Vacation Bible School will take place from June 22 through 26, 2015, with a theme of Camp Discovery: Jesus at Work through Us. VBS is 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, with after care available from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. Click here to download the registration form, or contact Leland Baldwin with questions.

Summer Sunday School

Sunday School for children will continue over the summer. Please contact Leland Baldwin with questions.

Your Action Needed
Faith Cafe Needs Our Help

Now that hot weather is here, Faith Cafe needs men's t-shirts and shorts. Toiletries, underwear, and socks are also always welcome. Please bring contributions to the parish offices, and they will be taken down to Faith Café. 

 

Questions about Faith Café? Contact Mary Jane Schenck, (home) 837.9428, or mjschenck@ut.edu; or Sally Wiley (cell) 244.4497, or swileytampa@aol.com.

This Week at St. John's
Thursday, May 14
10:00 a.m.
The Holy Eucharist (Rite I) and Healing (Chapel)
12:15 p.m.

Noonday Prayer (Chapel)

Friday, May 15
12:15 p.m.

Noonday Prayer (Chapel)

Sunday, May 17
8:00 a.m.
The Holy Eucharist (Rite I)
9:15 a.m.
The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) (Church)

Sunday School for Children (Parish Hall)
Sunday School will continue throughout the summer.
Following the 9:15 a.m. service
Parish Breakfast (Parish Hall)

Join us for breakfast and fellowship!

 

Sandwich Sunday (Parish Hall)

Each month, we make sandwiches and bag lunches for deserving patrons to take with them after they eat a hot meal at the Café. We invite all parishioners to help. Thank you to the Graff family for being our hosts this month!

11:15 a.m.
The Holy Eucharist (Rite I) (Church)
Monday, May 18
8:15 a.m.
Mom's Sanctuary Support and Bible Study Group
(Discovery House) 
The Mom's Sanctuary group will continue to meet over the summer. Contact Leland Baldwin for more information.
12:15 p.m.
Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
Tuesday, May 19
6:45 a.m.
Contemporary Women's Bible Study (Peterson Room)

CWBS continues a study of the Gospel of John, using the study guide John by Mark A. Matson from the Interpretation Bible Studies series. The group meets on Tuesdays from 6:45 to 8:00 a.m. in the Peterson Room at the Middle Division campus. After conversation and a light breakfast (fruit & some type of bread) that members take turns bringing, the study starts at 7:00 a.m. and ends shortly before 8:00 a.m.; a few people may leave early if they have to go to work. All women of St John's and their friends are welcome; the group includes several valued members from other branches of Christ's church.  We would love to have you join us.  

 

For more information, please contact Kathleen Moore at 221.6253 or kathleenmarymoore@gmail.com. 

10:15 a.m.
Women's Mid Morning Bible Study (Lowry Room)

The Women's Mid Morning Bible Study concludes its study of the Interpretation Bible Studies guide to Romans by Art Ross and Martha M. Stevenson. This is an opportunity for women to delve into the apostle Paul's teaching on what is essential to Christian life and faith.  Come join us as we let God speak to us through some of the most beloved passages in the New Testament.

 

The Rev. Dr. Robert Baker will lead our study of Romans (15:14 - 16:27), with Unit 10, "Valedictory" on Tuesday, May 19.  This will be our last session until September.   

 

We meet in the Lowry Room on alternate Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m. for fellowship, followed by study from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.  For information on acquiring the guide, as well as other questions, contact Pat Wilson at patwilson68@tampabay.rr.com or Joan McKay at mckayjhm@aol.com.

12:15 p.m.
Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
St. John's Book Club: Tuesday, May 19
The St. John's Book Club will meet on Tuesday, May 19, at 4:00 p.m. in the Lowry Room.  Ann Dawson will lead the discussion of The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom.  Everyone is invited to attend.
Wednesday, May 20
12:15 p.m.
The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) (Chapel)
3:00 p.m.
Divorce Support Group for Young People (Peterson Room)

This group was capped at eight children and is currently full. We plan to organize another group in the fall if there is need. If you have questions, contact Chaplain HQ at mharrisonquillin@stjohnstampa.org.  

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

The last book of the Bible is one of the most difficult to understand because it abounds in unfamiliar and extravagant symbolism, which at best appears unusual to the modern reader. Symbolic language, however, is one of the chief characteristics of apocalyptic literature, of which this book is an outstanding example. Such literature enjoyed wide popularity in both Jewish and Christian circles from ca. 200 B.C. to A.D. 200. "This book contains an account of visions in symbolic and allegorical language borrowed extensively from the Old Testament, especially Ezekiel, Zechariah, and Daniel. Whether or not these visions were real experiences of the author or simply literary conventions employed by him is an open question." - US Conference of Catholic Bishops

 

The Wednesday Nights group continues to study Revelation by viewing an eight session DVD study, Revelation According to John. The Wednesday Nights at 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 more details.