Thursday, May 2, 2024

WORSHIP

Sixth Sunday of Easter

Sunday, May 5, 2024

9:00am



Collect for the Sixth Sunday of Easter

O God, you have prepared for those who love you such good things

as surpass our understanding: Pour into our hearts such love towards you,

that we, loving you in all things and above all things, may obtain your promises, which exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus Christ our Lord,

who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,

one God, for ever and ever. Amen.


Readings for the Sixth Sunday of Easter

Acts 10:44-48

Psalm 98

1 John 5:1-6

John 15:9-17


Worship Booklet for the Sixth Sunday of Easter

2024 Altar Flowers


The altar flowers for May 5, 2024 are given

in celebration of Barbara Oliveira's birthday.


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.

La Misa in English Celebrating Día de las Madres (Mother's Day)

Pentecost Potluck


Pentecost Sunday is on May 19th.

Following the worship service, we will have a parish Potluck. Please bring a dish representing your ethnic background. There will be a sign-up sheet in the narthex for you to indicate what dish you will bring. The Men of St. John's will provide ham and turkey.

OUTREACH AND EVANGELIZATION

Sow and Grow: Celebration of Earth Day

By: Chris Tumilty, Director of Communications 

and Maria Simpson, ECS Staff


This article was featured in the EDSD Newsletter.


In the heart of Chula Vista, at St. John’s Episcopal Church, a beautiful collaboration unfolded in celebration of Earth Day called “Sow and Grow.” Twelve spirited 10th and 11th graders from the Bishop’s School joined preschoolers from the ECS Head Start program to nurture young minds and plant seeds of environmental stewardship.

As the Bishop’s School students arrived, the air was filled with anticipation and excitement. The Rev. Roger Haenke welcomed the group to the church campus and Diane Lopez Hughes, Diocesan Creation Care Committee Co-Chair, gave a brief presentation to the students before they met their young companions. Read More

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 Tuesday, May 14th from 9:30-2:30 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, May 8th.

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,

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

Dan Thomas, Marcia Morris, and Mike Gollihur.


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. Philip the Apostle, Lemon Grove, and for all our retired clergy and their spouses, all clergy widows and widowers.


In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, we pray for Igreja Episcopal Anglicana do Brasil.


In the Military Cycle of Prayer, we pray for USS San Francisco (SSN 711).

PASTORAL CARE

Update on Marcia Morris


Last Sunday, we were able to speak to Marcia Morris as she recovers in New Mexico. If you were unable to attend the worship service on Sunday, you may listen to her phone call with the congregation at the beginning of the Worship Service.

Sunday, April 28th Worship Service on YouTube


Cards of care and encouragement may be sent to:

Marcia Morris

c/o Christy Gollihur

1705 California St, NE

Albuquerque, NM 87110

The Interment of John and Charlene Ayers


The Interment of John and Charlene Ayers will be on

Saturday, May 11th at 11:00am

at St. John's Episcopal Church Columbarium and Memorial Garden,

760 First Ave. Chula Vista, CA 91910


All are welcome to attend.

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

Upcoming Events at St. John's


  • Saturday, May 11th: Interment of John and Charlene Ayers, St. John's Columbarium and Memorial Garden, 11:00am
  • Sunday, May 12th: Mother's Day
  • Tuesday, May 14th: Prayers and Squares, 9:30am-2:30pm in Nale Hall
  • Tuesday, May 14th: La Misa in English, celebrating Día de Las Madres, 6:00pm in Nale Hall
  • Sunday, May 19th: Day of Pentecost; Potluck following the Worship Service

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 CHURCH

Legal Explanation of Nonpartisan Election Activities

with the Rev. Douglas Worthington

May 7th, 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 18th, 5:30-9:30pm


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

Volunteer Opportunities for the Moonlight Ball


ECS is in need of volunteers for the Midnight Ball. The Moonlight Ball is ECS's biggest fundraiser, and your involvement ensures that they can continue their vital work.


If you are interested, please fill out the Volunteer Interest Form.

For more information, please see the Volunteer Job Description.

General Convention: Ask Me Anything Zoom

May 29th, 5:30pm


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



Your gift to the Middle East Fund will support the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem and Al-Ahli Arab Hospital as they offer critical health services to those impacted by the current crisis in Gaza. Through your generosity, ERD is able to provide medicine and other supplies to help tend to the physical and psychosocial wounds of the current conflict.

Visit episcopalrelief.org today to make a contribution

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