ANNOUNCEMENTS
Service Hours
8:00AM Holy Eucharist Rite I
10:00AM Holy Eucharist Rite II
10:00AM Sunday School
9:00AM Choir Practice
Summer Service: (July - September 4th) - 9:30am
Events
JAZZ at St. John's - Sundays at 10AM
ANGELS NEEDED - Angels are needed for our music ministry. If you feel called to advance our music ministry, please contact the Rector to find out how you can make a difference as an Angel.
Andrea Loretz-Frey will be our Guest Soloist on Sunday, June 5th. Please invite family members and friends.
St. John’s Church Picnic – We are planning to hold a St. John’s Church Picnic on Sunday, July 10th after the 9:30am service. We will supply softdrinks, games and activities. Parishioners bring a picnic basket with food. Enjoy fellowship with family, friends and other parishioners. Details to come.
Pentecost – On Sunday, June 12th, we will celebrate Pentecost - the birth of the Church. The lessons for the day will be read in Polish, Italian, Mandarin and English. Please join us for this exciting day in the life of the Christian Church. In addition, Jan Baxter will give a tutuorial on Twitter in the Parish Hall during Coffee Hour. Follow us at www.twitter.com/stjohns02476.
Birthday Clubs – are a unique way to get to know other parishioners, enjoy fellowship and initiate Mission activities. All parishioners are invited to participate. Sign up on the sheet in the back of the Nave or in the Parish Hall. You will be contacted by the temporary Coordinator of your group with updates on plans and activities.
Episcopal Church Women – We have just begun the process of establishing a Chapter of ECW here at St. John’s Church. Episcopal Church Women is a national organization of Episcopal women of all ages, ethnic origins and socioeconomic backgrounds. The common denominator of its members is their love of God and the wish to do His work. Centered in congregations, ECW empowers women to do Christ’s ministry in the world. For more information, please visit the ECW website – http://ecwnational.org. We are asking all women interested in ECW to join us for a short informational meeting on Sunday, June 5th, in the Parish Hall, immediately following the 10am service. The Rector.
Focus Group Discussions - On Sunday, June 26th , we will hold our first in a series of Focus Group Discussions. The subject will be: Expanding Our Reach and Witness in Arlington. Please join us as we share ways to build our worshipping community and spread the Gospel of Christ.
Jericho Bible Study Group – the first Jericho Bible Study Group will meet on Monday, June 27th at 7:00pm in the Memorial Room. The text is “The One Year Bible” (New International Version). All are invited to participate.
KEEP – Kiyosato Educational Experiment Project (KEEP) in Yamanashi is hosting displaced families with preshchool children at KEEP’s St. Francis Discovery Center. Partnering with local businesses, other non-profits, and individuals, KEEP is providing housing, clothing, meals, and activities for families left homeless by the earthquake and tsunami in Tohoku. In KEEP’s nurturing care, the families can plan their future and take the first steps in re-establishing their families’ basic needs on a permanent basis. KEEP’s outreach is coordinated closely with local authorities and the victim assistance network established after the disaster. Updates on KEEP’s relief work will be posted on the website www.ackeep.org. KEEP booklets and donation envelopes are available at the back of the Nave.
A celebration for the entire congregation! –Sunday -June 5th – St. John’s Medal of Honor & Church School Student and Teacher Recognition. – At the 10:00AM service we will celebrate dedicated St. John’s volunteers and the past year of our Church School program. After the service, we will join together at coffee hour which will include a mini-brunch and ice cream treats for the Church School students. We invite the entire congregation to join us for this celebration. Please join us for a fun and festive celebration for all. All are invited.
Summer Refreshment Hosts: All parishioners are encouraged to sign up to host a Refreshment Hour after the 9:30 AM services beginning July 3rd . A sign up sheet is posted at the entrance of the Memorial Room. Sign up soon to get the date you want! You supply and serve cold drinks and a small snack to the congregation in the Memorial Room after the 9:30 AM service. This gives the regular coffee hosts a break for the summer after their hard work during the year.
Capital Campaign – Our Capital Campaign is in its final stage. Dr. David Wilcox and Barbara Seyon have done an outstanding job as our Co-Chairs. The Capital Campaign Committee worked tirelessly to launch our campaign and to encourage the Parish to support this effort. We have accomplished much during the course of this campaign and we will celebrate our success through presentations and reports in the weeks to come. We are grateful to God for your prayers, support, and generous financial gifts. The Rector.
Our Capital Campaign
Click here for Capital Campaign information and pictures.
Capital Campaign Prayer: “Lord from whom all good proceeds, guide St. John’s Church as we move into the future. Let us joyfully respond to your summons to minister to the world, and guide us in using our talents and treasure to respond to your call. Help us to plan wisely, work faithfully and give generously so that all the resources you have bestowed upon us may be used according to your will. Keep us in your steadfast love and faith, and grant us strength and courage in all that we undertake. In Christ’s name. Amen.”
Capital Campaign Co-Chairs: Dr. David
Wilcox & Barbara Seyon
Capital Campaign
Follow-up Committee Members: Don Griffin, Michael Serabian,
John Gibson, Vicki Ford, Sarah Boulet, Don Lindsay, Carol Palmer,
Dr. Patrick Seyon.
Christian Formation
Church School Church School registration is any Sunday in the Parish Hall. We have classes from Pre-K through Young Teens. We also have a Youth Group and Confirmation classes. Visitors are welcome. Spread the word about our Church School to family, friends and neighbors. Anyone interested in the Church School may contact Jeanne Danton, Director of Christian Education, via e-mail: st.johns_arlington@verizon.net or by phone at 781-648-4819.
Church School Teacher Sign Up Teacher Sign up is in progress. Jeanne Danton will be leading a children‘s chapel style approach to hearing the weekly stories together. Teachers will break off into small groups to explore age appropriate activities to reinforce the messages presented. Teaching commitments are for 6 week units. You can sign up for one or more units. We also can accommodate coverage if you need a week off during your unit. Sign up today to get your preferred time slot. Parishioners without children in the program are encouraged to sign-up as well as parents of Church School students. To sign-up to teach contact Jeanne Danton, Director of Christian Education, via e-mail: st.johns_arlington@verizon.net or by phone at 781-648-4819.
General Announcements
Newsletter Update: If you would like to continue to receive our monthly newsletter, please be sure we have your current e-mail address. If you do not have e-mail, we will have paper copies of the newsletter available at the back of the Nave and by mail.
Elevator: The elevator is ready for use into the church from the street level side door at approximately 9:45AM. It is also available to access the Parish Hall from the church after the service, and back to the street when you are ready to leave. Please see an usher to gain access if you have problems related to handicap accessibility.
Communion: If access to the altar for communion is an issue, please notify an usher before the service. Reverend Ramsey would be delighted to bring communion to you at your seat in the pew.
Help From The Hills: Meditations on the Spiritual Life - Help From The Hills is a collection of meditations on the nature of human living and the gift of grace for the challenges of the spiritual life. This book is an excellent resource for adult bible study groups and private devotions. Help From The Hills offers spiritual guidance for those seeking the light of life, and helpful reminders of the love of God as revealed in Holy Scriptures for the redemption of humankind. Help From The Hills was published by iUniverse, Inc. and can be purchased online at www.barnesandnoble.com and www.amazon.com. Retail Price – $10.95.
Living Water: Sermons for All Seasons – Living Water offers hope for spiritual seekers and prophetic light for the spiritual journey. Living Water may be purchased online at www.barnesandnoble.com or www.amazon.com. Retail Price – $14.95.
The Water’s Edge: A Collection of Poems – The Water’s Edge may be purchased online at www.barnesandnoble.com or www.amazon.com. Retail price – $11.95.