Thursday, August 15, 2024

WORSHIP

The Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Sunday, August 18, 2024

9:00am


Collect for the Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Almighty God, you have given your only Son

to be for us a sacrifice for sin, and also an example of godly life:

Give us grace to receive thankfully the fruits of his redeeming work,

and to follow daily in the blessed steps of his most holy life;

through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns

with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.


Readings for the Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Proverbs 9:1-6

Psalm 34:9-14

Ephesians 5:15-20

John 6:51-58


Worship Booklet for the Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost

2024 Altar Flowers


The altar flowers for August 18, 2024 are given by Barbara Oliveira

in remembrance of her and Dee Parmley’s anniversary.


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.

Save the dates for our upcoming La Misa in English celebrations



September 24th – Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15th - October 15th)

November 4th – Dia de Los Muertos (November 2nd)

December 10th – Our Lady of Guadalupe (December 12th)


​​Celebrating Latino/Hispanic Culture and Faith

with

Social / Music / Mass / Potluck Dinner

FAITH FORMATION

Christian Initiation

 

Do you desire to make a commitment of faith in the Episcopal Church?

 

You are invited to celebrate the sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation

or the rites of Reception or Reaffirmation of Baptismal Vows

 

Holy Baptism

 

Holy Baptism is full initiation into Christ’s Body, the church. Baptism creates a bond which is indissoluble and unrepeatable.

Our church recognizes all baptism performed with water in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

We do not repeat a baptism that was validly celebrated.

Those who are baptized are thereby admitted to Holy Communion. Baptized infants should receive Holy Communion regularly.

 

Confirmation, Reception, Reaffirmation of Baptismal Vows

 

Confirmation is the renewal of baptismal vows for those baptized at an early age who desire to make their first adult affirmation of faith. It is a sacrament of mature adulthood.

 

Reception is a renewal of baptismal vows for those who have made a mature affirmation of faith in any other Christian church and who now wish to join the Episcopal Church.

 

Reaffirmation of Baptismal Vows is a renewal of baptismal vows

  • for those who were baptized as adults without laying on of hands by a bishop,
  • for those who have made a mature affirmation of faith but have returned from a lapse of Christian practice,
  • for those concluding a period of personal or pastoral crisis, and
  • for those who are experiencing a new call from God to grow in faith or to begin a new ministry

 

If you have any questions about these sacraments and/or rites or have a desire to deepen you commitment of faith in the Episcopal Church, please contact Rev. Roger Haenke.

FELLOWSHIP

OUTREACH AND EVANGELIZATION

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 (Bob Dunn)
  • 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

St. John's Prayer Ministries

Prayers and Squares: The Prayer Quilt Ministry

This important ministry brings comfort and healing to many people who are suffering with illness. For information on how to help create prayer quilts, or on how to request a quilt (click here)

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.

For information on how to join (click here)

For the Morning Prayer Booklet (click here)

The Order of the Daughters of the King

The mission of The Order is the extension of Christ's Kingdom through Prayer, Service and Evangelism. If you would like information about becoming a member, or if you have a Prayer Request (click here)

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, 

James Kellogg Burnham III, Marcia Morris, Mike Gollihur, Rosemarie Viloria,

Roberta Cieadlo, Mary Peterson, Karen Johnson, and Marilyn Sparks.


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 the clergy and people of St. David's, San Diego, and the children and teachers of St. David's Preschool.


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


In the Military Cycle of Prayer, we pray for Naval Leadership and Ethics Command, San Diego.

PASTORAL CARE

We Are Here for You

Eucharistic Visits to your home

If you are not able to join us for our celebration of Eucharist and would like Communion brought to you (click here)

Sacramental and Spiritual Preparation

If you are interested in celebrating a sacramental/spiritual event in your life (click here)

Pastoral Emergency

If you have a pastoral emergency when the parish offices are closed,

please call 619-301-0724 or email revroger@saint-johns.org

ADMINISTRATION AND VESTRY

“Raise the Roof”

St. John’s Capital Campaign

Capital Campaign for Property Maintenance Reserve

 

Our loved ones raised the church with money and physical labor –

We must maintain their legacy

 

Property Maintenance Reserve Needs:

  • New Roof for Church, Nale Hall and Graves Pavilion = $175,000
  • Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Units (11 HVAC Units) = $325,000

 

Capital Campaign Goal:  $500,000

 

Capital Campaign Donations Received: $145,371

Percentage of Goal Achieved: 30%

 

The church exists as the People of God,

but also, as the buildings from which God is served and worshiped.


Please consider investing in St. John's with a donation to the Capital Campaign:

Capital Campaign Statement of Intent

 

Capital Campaign Committee: Bob Dunn (co-chair), Terry Farrelly (co-chair),

Tom Brzeczek, Denise Czer, Jane Ferguson, Rev. Roger Haenke

Upcoming Events at St. John's


  • Monday, August 19th: Men of St. John's Meeting, 6:00pm at the Gustafson's home
  • Sunday, August 25th: Vestry Meeting, 10:30am (following our 9:00am Service)
  • Sunday, September 1st: Men of St. John's BBQ and Ice Cream Social, 2:00pm
  • Sunday, September 15th: Bishop Susan's Annual Visitation  

         Bishop Susan will preside at our 9:00am Liturgy and then lead a Parish Conversation

         in Nale Hall following the liturgy.

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 mornings, 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.

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ACROSS THE COUNTY

ACROSS THE CHURCH

Your Role Is To Ask; God Does the Heart Work

By: Chris Tumilty, Director of Communications


Inviting someone to church can feel daunting. Sometimes, just the thought of approaching a friend or neighbor with an invitation to church can make me feel like I have rocks in my stomach. Sometimes, I wonder if I’m the best person to even extend such an invitation. They’ll just think I’m weird…right? What I came to realize is that this feeling isn't uncommon. In fact, many people ask for advice on inviting a friend to church.

The root of my invitation fear often lies in how I will look and feel–how I am perceived by the person I’m inviting. But when I shift my perspective to the other person, the fear can dissipate. This is about them, not me. Unlike invitations to the beach or an evening out, church invitations carry a different weight. Church is where our souls are fed and where we recenter ourselves in worship. Maybe it’s not so surprising that many people find church to be intimidating, but when I can effectively share the value it has in my life, it makes room for that person to consider church in a new way. Read More

Diocesan Service & Justice Coalition:

Firsthand Report from the Holy Land

August 17th from 9:30-11:30am on Zoom


You are invited to the next Zoom meeting of the Diocesan Service & Justice Coalition to hear Randy Heyn-Lamb of All Saints, Pasadena, share his reflections on his two weeks in Palestine and Israel earlier this year. Q&A will follow.

Read More

ECS Family Engagement Center Grand Opening

August 27th, 2:00 to 4:30 pm

310 Third Ave., Ste. AA

Chula Vista, CA 91910



Join us at the Family Engagement Center (FEC) for the center’s grand opening on August 27th. FEC is committed to supporting families by providing a welcoming and safe space where parents can access essential resources, services, and support. Whether you're seeking assistance with childcare needs, language courses, or emergency supplies, FEC is here to empower and uplift families from all walks of life. Come and celebrate FEC’s opening!

Click Here for More Information

How to Be an Informed Voter: Nonpartisan Training

September 3rd at 6:20pm


How do you become an informed voter? Join the next EDSD Voter Engagement Training with for a positive, factual, practical, and nonpartisan presentation from the San Diego League of Women Voters on “How to Become an Informed Voter” on September 3 at 6:20 pm.

Click Here for More Information

San Diego Episcopal Cursillo- Back to the Mountain

September 27-29, 2024

Whispering Winds Camp and Conference Center

Julian, California


Theme: 

Everything you always wanted to know about salvation but were afraid to ask: a Bible Study of the Old and New Testaments


Your Hosts: 

Fr. George Calvert and Ruben Rodriguez


Click Here for Registration Information

Installation of Presiding Bishop Elect Sean Rowe

November 2nd at 10:00am ET


The installation service will take place on November 2nd at the Chapel of Christ the Lord in The Episcopal Church Center in New York City with a prelude beginning at 10 a.m. ET and the service starting at 11 a.m. ET. There will be an extensive livestream production to support churchwide access and participation. Read More

Faith to Go Podcast



This week, David and Charlette are nearly to the end of John Chapter 6, rounding out their month-long conversation about the Bread of Life.

Listen Here

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