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We want to provide support in your time of need!
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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Baptisms:
November 1
Connor William Henry
Birthdays:
November 5, Vera Farmen, Paul Henley, Joseph Lykes, Robert Lykes, Hamilton Rice, Sarah Wahl, Susan Young
November 6, Walker Barnes, Bennett Cruse, Hywel Leonard, Andrew Moore, Gabriel Picone, Scott Simons, Josie Taylor
November 7, Evelyn Bowles, Thompson Marston, Braden Cressell Simmons
November 8, Leland Baldwin, Charles Crumpton, Brett Divers, Benjamin Lejkowski, Brandi Mason, Mary Esther Parker, Anne Voss, Samantha Zukusky
November 9, Betsy Arizu, Cynthia Fields, Bridgette Howell, Candace Portmann, Madeline Valdes
November 10, Emily Adams, Vicki Arthur, Susan Lopez
November 11, Gregg Haddad, Olivia Pineiro
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Sunday's Scripture Snippet
"Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God?"
John 11
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Pledge Sunday: This Sunday, November 8
If you have not already made your commitment to St. John's for this year, please bring your pledge card to any of our three services this coming Sunday as we celebrate supporting God's work with our own work and resources at Pledge Sunday.
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Expanded Evensong Schedule
St. John's Church recently announced additions to our Music Series schedule for 2015-2016, a significant expansion of the usual number of Evensong services planned for the year. Our Organist and Choirmaster Simon Morley said, "Choral Evensong is widely considered the jewel in the crown of the Anglican Choral Tradition - something for which St. John's is recognized and upon which we are keen to build. It is a simple service in construction and not intended as a special occasion, and one that enables us to utilize our already extensive repertoire of canticles and anthems, including many settings of the Magnificat and Nunc dimmitis that we currently use as Offertory Anthems and Communion Motets in the morning, since there is little opportunity to use them at other times."
Sunday, December 6: Christmas Lessons and Carols, 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 20: Annual Christmas Concert, 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, January 10, 2016: Choral Evensong at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Clearwater, 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 21, 2016: Evensong, 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 20, 2016: Evensong, 5:00 p.m
Sunday, April 17, 2016: Evensong, 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 15, 2016: Benefit Concert "Music for Royal Occasions," 5:00 p.m.
Except for the Evensong on January 10, all events will take place in St. John's Church and except for the Evensong on March 20, all events that take place at St. John's will be followed by a reception in the Parish Hall.
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Women's Advent Series - Bible Women: All Their Words and Why They Matter
The Bible Women Advent Series will meet on three Mondays from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the Lowry Room, November 23, December 7, and December 14. Please contact Alice Sadler (asadler@stjohnstampa.org or 239.919.2059) by Monday, November 16, if you plan to attend the class and wish to be included in the book order. Make checks payable to St. John's Episcopal Church for $22 for the cost of the book. All women of St. John's are encouraged to participate. The group will start again January 11 to continue studying more of the Bible Women.
As the author of Bible Women, Rev. Lindsay Freeman is passionate about sharing the great stories of faith from a woman's perspective. She profiles the words of every woman who spoke in the Bible. The Bible Women series is an opportunity to get reacquainted with not only the stories of the biblical woman, but also to reflect anew on their words and actions as they relate to our lives.
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The Soiree: Friday, November 13
St. John's invites you to a Soiree on Friday, November 13, at 7:00 p.m.
At the home of Carol & Henry Woodroffe
2109 North Dundee Street, 33629
Please bring an appetizer to share and your favorite beverage
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Not Too Late for Pageant Signups
It's that time again! If your child (grades K4 through 5) is interested in participating in the annual Christmas Eve pageant at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 24, you can still sign up. Contact Miranda Harrison-Quillin at m harrisonquillin@stjohnstampa.org. We will need all parent hands on deck so if you can help during the rehearsals or performances, please also let her know.
Rehearsals will take place following the 9:15 a.m. service on the following Sundays: November 29, December 6, December 13, and December 20. There will also be a rehearsal on Saturday, December 19, beginning at 9:00 a.m., and a final rehearsal on Thursday, December 24 at 2:30 p.m.
Sheep, kings, dancing angels, readers and many more are needed to bring the Gospel of Luke to life at our church on Christmas Eve. We hope you will join us!
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The Circle
Join us at 6:00 pm on November 15
At the home of Jerry and Marilin Maya,
co-hosted by Greg and Kam Hearing
4212 West Sevilla Street, 33629
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Mid Morning Women's Bible Study
On Tuesday, November 17, the Women's Mid Morning Bible Study will focus on Ephesians 5:3-33. Fr. Robert Baker will be guiding our study.
We invite all women of the parish and interested friends and neighbors to join us at 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. in the Lowry Room. We meet on alternate Tuesdays. For more information contact Pat Wilson at patwilson68@tampabay.rr.com or 644.4640 or Joan McKay at mckayjhm@aol.com.
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Action Items and Opportunities
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The St. John's Giving Tree
The Projects and Outreach Commission has developed a new way for us to give back to our community this Christmas season. In the courtyard, after all three services starting Sunday, November 15, for three consecutive Sundays, you will find a tree decorated with ornaments representing a suggested gift for one of three local organizations: Cornerstone Kids, Meals on Wheels, and Metropolitan Ministries. This effort will allow parishioners a range of giving options that align with their budget and/or causes closest to their heart. Gifts should be returned to the church by Sunday, December 6. Let's make this inaugural year of the St. John's Giving Tree a huge success!
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According to the 2014 Report on Hunger in America, one in seven households in the U.S. is unsure of where its next meal will come from. In September, on the eve of Pope Francis' visit to the U.S., religious leaders from different traditions and Christian denominations gathered in Washington, D.C. and committed to end hunger in the United States by 2030, an ambitious and compelling goal! They identified local communities as ground zero for meeting this challenge.
At Faith Cafe, St. John's, in partnership with six other south Tampa churches, is already hard at work feeding hungry people. Faith Cafe, located at 1340 Clearview Ave. (near the intersection of N. Himes Ave and South I-275), serves lunch to all who arrive between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Part of each meal is prepared at Metropolitan Ministries and transported to Faith Cafe by volunteers and part is prepared on site by the volunteers themselves. It is attributable to the faithfulness of the volunteer team that, in its 10+ years, Faith Cafe has never had a paid employee. The following are among those regularly volunteering their time and talent on St. John's days, the third and fourth Fridays of each month: Nicholas Nitch, Daily Coordinator Jim and Anne Voss Leslie Hanlon Carol McCammon Madeleine Tellekamp Sally Olsson David Wheaton Maria Howey Elizabeth Strong Jo Apthorp Miriam Faircloth Joanne Flagg Pat Wilson Mary Hulse Rick Barrs Ellen and Don Stickter Helen Mesada Mary Jane Schenck Keymette Gibbs Sally Wiley David Kenyon, Wednesday Chef Gay MacDonald Please consider joining us. We have a great team and look forward to welcoming new volunteers. Our upcoming dates are November 20 and 27 and December 18 and 25. For more information or to volunteer contact Sally Wiley (swileytampa @aol.com or 253-3906) or Mary Jane Schenck (mjschenck@ut.edu or 545-1868).
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"Stitch 3 - Pray 3:" Men and Women Are Invited
Calling all knitters, crocheters, and dressmakers! Join us on Sunday, November 8, in the Lowry Room at 4:00 p.m.
As part of the Pastoral Care and Outreach Commission, we are starting "Stitch 3 - Pray 3" for the purpose of knitting or crocheting prayer shawls, lap blankets, caps and scarves for those in the hospital, newborns, military members and any other groups that may have a need. The stitching may be done as a group and individually. They prayers over the article are for the person who will receive the gift. The stitching is done in motions of three for God, The Father; God, The Son; and God, the Holy Spirit. You may choose different three word phrases (God is Love, Walk in Light) that can be said as one knits or crochets. Participants will make up others as they go.
For those who have a gift of sewing, simple dresses may be sewn for AIDS Orphans in Tanzania or other non-profit organizations with a need for simple dresses.
The items will be blessed at the St. John's altar or chapel before being given away.
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10:00 a.m.
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The Holy Eucharist (Rite I) and Healing (Chapel)
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Men's Bible Study and Lunch (Peterson Room)
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Friday, November 6
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Sunday, November 8: Pledge Sunday
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8:00 a.m.
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The Holy Eucharist (Rite I) (Church)
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9:15 a.m.
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The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) (Church)
Sunday School for Children (Parish Hall)
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11:15 a.m.
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The Holy Eucharist (Rite I) (Church)
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4:00 p.m.
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"Stitch 3 - Pray 3" Organizational Meeting (Lowry Room)
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| Tuesday, November 10
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6:45 a.m.
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Contemporary Women's Bible Study (Peterson Room)
CWBS continues a study of Acts using the Interpretation Bible Studies series text through the early fall. 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 current group includes several valued members from other branches of Christ's church. They would love to have you join them. For more information, please contact Kathleen Moore at 221.6253 or kathleenmarymoore@gmail.com.
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12:15 p.m.
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Noonday Prayer (Chapel)
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Wednesday, November 11
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12:15 p.m.
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The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) (Chapel)
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6:30 p.m.
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Wednesday Nights at St. John's (Parish Hall)
The Wednesday Nights at St. John's group continues the DVD series, In Israel's Mission. Author and Bible teacher Ray Vander Laan takes viewers on a journey through Israel to explore what it means to be a kingdom of priests in a prodigal world. Discover the mission that God gave his people many centuries ago and how that impacts them today.
Renowned teacher and historian Ray Vander Laan guides viewers through the land of the Bible. In each lesson, Vander Laan illuminates the historical, geographical, and cultural context of the sacred Scriptures. The series will transform viewers understanding of God and challenge them to be a true follower of Jesus.
The Wednesday Nights group will view five DVD sessions filmed on location in the Middle East:
- Session Three, November 11, Jesus Renews His Mission: Seeking the Lost (Datzrim, Israel).
- Session Four, November 18, The Lost Son: In a Far Country (Jerash, Jordan).
- Session Five, November 25, The Seeking Father: The Lost Son Returns (Datzrim, Israel).
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.
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