Thursday, April 18, 2024

WORSHIP

Fourth Sunday of Easter

Sunday, April 21, 2024

9:00am



Collect for the Fourth Sunday of Easter

O God, whose Son Jesus is the good shepherd of your people:

Grant that when we hear his voice we may know him who calls us each by name, and follow where he leads; who, with you and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns,

one God, for ever and ever. Amen.


Readings for the Fourth Sunday of Easter

Acts 4:5-12

Psalm 23

1 John 3:16-24

John 10:11-18


Worship Booklet for the Fourth Sunday of Easter

2024 Altar Flowers


The altar flowers for April 21, 2024 are given by Tom Brzeczek

in memory of his grandmother, Eva Brzeczek.


Our 2024 Altar Flower sign-up is available in the Narthex. If you are not able to sign up in person, please contact the office to see if your desired date is available. If you donate online, please contact Maria with your dedication: maria@saint-johns.org


Suggested donation is $40.00.

OUTREACH AND EVANGELIZATION

Sow and Grow


Are you interested in gardening?

We could use your help!


Sow and Grow is a project focused towards the Episcopal Church’s initiative focused on Creation Care. The project will help the children of ECS Head Start learn about the earth, plants, and care for God’s creation. The project is in partnership with St. John’s / ECS / Bishop’s School (Episcopal High School).


On April 19th, volunteers from St. John’s will prepare the planting materials and the raised garden beds in the two courtyards of St. John’s School.


On April 22nd, students from Bishop’s School will help the ECS Head Start children plant a variety of vegetable and flower seeds in individual cups. 


On May 28th, students from Bishop’s School will help the children plant the seedlings in the raised gardens beds, water, and the children will watch their plants grow. 


We, members of St. John’s, will take care of watering the plants while the children are on summer break. 


In the Fall, the children harvest the vegetables which they take home to their families to eat.


We would welcome your donations of gardening tools, especially a spade, a rake or a gardening trolley/cart.


If you would like to help us with this wonderful Sow and Grow Project -

Please contact Maria at the church office: 619-422-4141 or maria@saint-johns.org

Items Needed for Blessings in a Bag


Supplies are needed for those who go without food or shelter. Please Click Here for all the items needed.

Outreach Collections


We will continue our ongoing collections for:

  • New Blankets - Domestic Violence Shelters (Denise Czer and Linda Dennehy)
  • Eyeglasses (Bob Dunn)
  • Greeting Cards - ECS Head Start (Judy McKay)
  • Clean, Gently Used Blankets - Dreams for Change
  • Emergency Food Pantry - South Bay Community Services (Maria and Joe Love)
  • Blessings in a Bag - For our neighbors who live in need. Click here for a list of items you can donate to fill the bags.
  • Gently Used Clothing - Men's, women's and children's 


Items may be brought to Nale Hall on Sundays when we gather for worship.

You may also bring your items to the church during our weekday office hours,

Monday through Thursday from 9am to 3pm.

If you are not able to bring them, please contact the parish office, and we will pick up the items from your home.


St. John's Outreach Committee meets monthly to discuss our parish Outreach activities.

Please click on the following link for more information on our Outreach collection activities:

Outreach Ministries of St. John's

MINISTRY OF PRAYER

Prayers and Squares: The Prayer Quilt Ministry


St. John's is a member of a national organization called "Prayers and Squares: The Prayer Quilt Ministry".


Prayers and Squares meets on the second Tuesday of each month to sew. Participants will be shown how to make simple quilts for our Prayer Quilt Ministry. If you don't sew but would like to be a part of this ministry, there are many other quilt-making steps you can help with.

Please bring your own sewing machine and brown bag lunch. If you have any questions, please contact Debbie Lothspeich.


If you would like to request a Prayer Quilt for anyone in need of prayer and support, please contact Diane Gustafson (diangus15@aol.com) or Maria (maria@saint-johns.org).

This important ministry brings comfort and healing to many people who are suffering with illness.

Wednesday Morning Prayer and Bible Study


Join us for Wednesday Morning Prayer and Bible Study

on Wednesdays at 9:30 am as a Zoom meeting.


Please contact Rev. Roger ( revroger@saint-johns.org)

to be included in the Zoom meeting.


The Morning Prayer guide can be found here:

Morning Prayer, April 24th

Parish Prayer Lists


For Our Military


Matt Jensen, Drew Shorkey, Cody Crossland, Cameron Ronie, Chariti Paden, Mark Stanfield, Sean Robinson, Jonathan Martinez, TK Nguyen, Christopher Lindshield, Timothy Lindshield, Jeremy Colton, David Sanchez, Jonathan Baldera, Nick Wyatt, Jamal Warner, Devon Strunk, Matt Hernandez, Daniel Getreu, Taylor Harrold, Jorge Zuazua, Sebastian Morales, Roberto Chavez, Ryan Lothspeich, Andrew C. Dugger, Dan and Chelsey Nyaradi, Gen. G.C. Heinrich, Pedro Bonilla, and Patrick King.


Almighty God, we commend to your gracious care and keeping 

all the men and women of our armed forces at home and abroad.

Defend them day by day with your heavenly grace; 

strengthen them in their trials and temptations; 

give them courage to face the perils which beset them; 

and grant them a sense of your abiding presence 

wherever they may be; through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.


For Strength in Time of Need


Steve Magill, Gary and Shirley McCarren, the McClure family, Alec Hauer, Barbara Oliveira, Linda Longoria-Neff, Ann and Bill Rogers, Karen Polk, Bob Milam, Celia Vasquez,

James Kellogg Burnham III, Denise Eddleman, Jesse Brittain, Madelyn Flechs,

Al Berkowitz, Deborah Pendleton, Ted Garcia, Janie Burchartz, and Dan Muwazi.


O God of heavenly powers, 

by the might of your command you drive away from our bodies 

all sickness and all infirmity: 

Be present in your goodness with your servants, 

that their weakness may be banished and their strength restored; 

and that, their health being renewed, they may bless your holy Name;

through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.


Cycle of Prayers for the Church


In the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, we pray for Earth Day, the care of all creation, and for those participating in the EDSD Creation Care.


In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, we pray for the Anglican Church of Australia.


In the Military Cycle of Prayer, we pray for Military Sealift Command, Naval Base Point Loma

PASTORAL CARE

We Are Here For You!



If you, a family member, neighbor or a friend are interested in celebrating a significant event in your spiritual life, please know that you are welcome.

We would be honored to be a part of your Baptism, Holy Communion, Quinceañera, Marriage, Renewal of Vows or Anointing of the Sick.


At St. John's, no matter who you are or where you are on your spiritual journey - you are welcome here.

We Are Available in Your Time of Need

If you have a pastoral emergency when the parish offices are closed,
please call 619-301-0724 or email revroger@saint-johns.org

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ADMINISTRATION AND VESTRY

Vestry Meeting

Wednesday, April 24th at 6:00pm on Zoom


All St. John's parishioners are invited to attend Vestry meetings. Our next Vestry 

meeting is Wednesday, April 24th at 6:00 pm. Please contact Rev. Roger or Maria in the office and we will send you the Zoom link for the meeting.

Upcoming Events at St. John's


  • Saturday, April 20th: Mexican Dinner, hosted by the Men of St. John's, 5:00pm in Nale Hall
  • Wednesday, April 24th: Vestry Meeting at 6:00pm via Zoom
  • Wednesday, May 1st: Outreach meeting, 5:00pm via Zoom

Parish Office Hours and Contacts


The Parish Office will be open 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday through Thursday.

Please call the parish office if you have any questions or concerns

(619-422-4141) or email info@saint-johns.org.


Rev. Roger will be in the office on Monday and Tuesday afternoons, and all day on Wednesday and Thursday. He is available by appointment. Please call the office to schedule an appointment.

In case of a pastoral emergency, Rev. Roger may be reached on his cell phone at

619-301-0724.

ACROSS THE COMMUNITY

Schubert Mass in G at Point Loma Nazarene University


St. John's choir member Alice Burnham invites you to a performance of Schubert's Mass in G on Sunday, April 21st at 3 pm at Brown Chapel, Point Loma Nazarene University,

3900 Lomaland Dr., San Diego, CA 92106

Admission and parking are free.

ACROSS THE CHURCH

Camp Stevens: The Sacred in the Story

By: Dr. Kathy Wilder, Camp Stevens Director 


In 2007 I stood by the water towers above the remains of what had been our summer cabins. Looking down through the smoke and ash, I took a deep breath and let out a sigh of exhaustion. It had been 48 hours of no sleep and intense worry.

It took me a moment to realize standing next to me was a firefighter. She was taller than me, broad, and loaded with a substantial equipment belt. She was covered head to toe in soot. I didn’t expect to see tears on her face. I reached over and placed a hand on her shoulder- I asked if she was okay. Read More

Missa Gaia (Earth Mass) Concert

Sunday, April 21, 4:00pm


Join folks from across the diocese for an ecological ecumenical presentation of music, storytelling, and education as we celebrate Earth Day and focus on environmental stewardship through the arts.

Click here for more information

Philadelphia Eleven Screening

April 27, 9:30am


Sponsored by the Daughters of the King, St. Andrew’s in La Mesa invites you to a screening of the Philadelphia Eleven on April 27 at 9:30 AM. The film shows how a brave group of women shattered the stained-glass ceiling by challenging the very core of patriarchal culture to seek ordination as priests in the Episcopal Church. 

Click here for more information

Diocesan Hikes: Sacred Trails

April 27th


In partnership with the EDSD Creation Care Community, Sacred Trails provides the opportunity to hike and pray in God's creation. With four hikes offered around our diocese, participants are invited to pick the time and difficulty level that works best for them. Great for youth groups, families, young adults, and anyone with a love of the great outdoors - Sacred Trails takes discipleship out of our churches and into the wild. Registration is now open - make sure to invite your friends!

For more information and to register, click here

Legal Explanation of Nonpartisan Election Activities

with the Rev. Douglas Worthington

May 7, 6:20pm-7:00pm


EDSD Voter Participation Initiative provides online training to empower congregational voting advocates and others to take and share voter-related information with their congregations and surrounding neighborhoods. On May 7 at 6:20 p.m., the Rev. Douglas Worthington of All Souls in Point Loma will speak on the “Legal Explanation of Nonpartisan Election Activities.”

Click here for more information

Episcopal Community Services’ Moonlight Ball

May 18, 2024


Celebrate with Episcopal Community Services at the annual Moonlight Ball. Enjoy an evening of fine dining, live music, and festivities, supporting vital health and human services programs for over 7,000 clients in the areas of homelessness, mental health, substance use disorder treatment, and early childhood education.

For more information and to purchase tickets, click here

General Convention: Ask Me Anything Zoom


Join Bishop Susan Brown Snook, the Rev. Hannah Wilder, and Rachel Ambasing for a live "Ask Me Anything About General Convention" Zoom session on May 29 at 5:30 pm. This is your opportunity to engage directly and ask any questions you have regarding the upcoming General Convention. Feel free to submit up to three questions for our speakers. Please share this unique chance to gain insights and have General Convention questions addressed with your congregations. Click here for more information

Support Episcopal Relief and Development



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Visit episcopalrelief.org today to make a contribution

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