On Monday, 29 September, we celebrate the feast of the Holy Angels and begin a new season of worship and activity here at Saint John’s. This feast is our annual ‘Homecoming” after the summer’s holidays and travel. Please join us for a Choral Eucharist at 6.30 PM, followed by a welcome home reception in the Rector’s Garden
Monday, September 23 is St. Matthew's Day. Celebrate with us with a said Holy Eucharist at 8:00 am in the Lady Chapel.
Your prayers are bidden for the Holy Catholic Church:
For its mission of reconciliation throughout the world
For Christian missionaries and their families
For the Church suffering persecution
For the unity and healing of the Church; for +Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury,
+Katharine, our Primate, and for +Eugene, our Bishop, and +Heather, his Suffragan
For the People, Rector, Wardens, Vestry, and all who minister in this Congregation
For our increase in faith, in number, in zeal, and in means for the work of the Kingdom of God
For the Sisters of Saint Margaret, the Monks of Saint Gregory’s Abbey,
for their increase in vocations; and for all others under vows of religion
For the ministry of the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham, and for its pilgrims
For discernment and perseverance for all Seminarians,
and for Eric as he continues his vocational discernment
Your prayers are bidden for our common life in the world:
For the Leaders of the nations, and the welfare and peace of the world
For this nation, our President, our Courts, and our Congress
For our Governor, our Legislature, our Mayor, and all others
in civil authority among us
For our Waverly and Charles Villages, our leaders, people, and those who work or visit here
For the protection, encouragement, and guidance by the Holy Spirit of our Police,
Fire-fighters, Paramedic Teams, and of our Armed Forces: among them Skyler, Dennis, and Gabriel
For our enemies, and, through Christ Jesus, for an end to our enmity
Your prayers are bidden for those in need, trouble, or anxiety:
Anthony, Michael, Diane, John, Tom, Gene; the destitute ministered to by the Sisters of
Saint Margaret in Haiti; those endangered by armed conflict; the unemployed, the homeless, those
travelling: among them, Gregory; the imprisoned: among them Ted
Your prayers are bidden for those commended for healing in mind, body, or spirit:
David, Matthew, Beth, Dean; those grieving
Your prayers are bidden for those in hospital:
Your prayers are bidden for + those who have died:
Our deceased benefactors; those who have died by violence, battle, or murder; and all who have died suddenly and unprepared.
Your Thanksgiving is bidden for:
Prayers answered; safe travel completed, beginnings of recovery, our benefactors, our volunteers; and for our Priests Associate
DID YOU KNOW that our Choir sang the principal Sunday service at Saint Thomas' Church, Fifth Avenue this past August 10? You can hear the entire service, including our Choir's singing and a fine sermon, on the Saint Thomas website. Please congratulate our musicians the next time you see them on a job well done!
MANY, MANY THANKS to Fr. Holmes, Fr. Kroh, and Dn. Conway, and Mr. Roach, Mr. Stacy, and Mr. Wertheimer for their loving ministry to the congregation during the Rector's holiday. What a blessing to have such a gifted group of people to minister to us and lead us in worship! THANK YOU!!!
The Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross will be celebrated on Monday, September 15 with a Holy Eucharist at 8:00 am in the church.
Your prayers are bidden for the Holy Catholic Church:
For its mission of reconciliation throughout the world
For Christian missionaries and their families
For the Church suffering persecution
For the unity and healing of the Church; for +Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury,
+Katharine, our Primate, and for +Eugene, our Bishop, and +Heather, his Suffragan
For the People, Rector, Wardens, Vestry, and all who minister in this Congregation
For our increase in faith, in number, in zeal, and in means for the work of the Kingdom of God
For the Sisters of Saint Margaret, the Monks of Saint Gregory’s Abbey,
for their increase in vocations; and for all others under vows of religion
For the ministry of the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham, and for its pilgrims
For discernment and perseverance for all Seminarians,
and for Eric as he continues his vocational discernment
Your prayers are bidden for our common life in the world:
For the Leaders of the nations, and the welfare and peace of the world
For this nation, our President, our Courts, and our Congress
For our Governor, our Legislature, our Mayor, and all others
in civil authority among us
For our Waverly and Charles Villages, our leaders, people, and those who work or visit here
For the protection, encouragement, and guidance by the Holy Spirit of our Police,
Fire-fighters, Paramedic Teams, and of our Armed Forces: among them Skyler, Dennis, and Gabriel
For our enemies, and, through Christ Jesus, for an end to our enmity
Your prayers are bidden for those in need, trouble, or anxiety:
Gilbert, Anthony, Michael, Diane, John, Tom, Gene, Scott; the destitute ministered to by the Sisters of
Saint Margaret in Haiti; those endangered by armed conflict; the unemployed, the homeless, those
travelling: among them, Gregory; the imprisoned: among them Ted
Your prayers are bidden for those commended for healing in mind, body, or spirit:
David, Matthew, Beth, Dean; those grieving
Your prayers are bidden for those in hospital:
Your prayers are bidden for + those who have died:
Our deceased benefactors; those who have died by violence, battle, or murder; and all who have died suddenly and unprepared.
Your Thanksgiving is bidden for:
Prayers answered; safe travel completed, beginnings of recovery, our benefactors, our volunteers; and for our Priests Associate
Your prayers are bidden for the Holy Catholic Church:
For its mission of reconciliation throughout the world
For Christian missionaries and their families
For the Church suffering persecution
For the unity and healing of the Church; for +Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury,
+Katharine, our Primate, and for +Eugene, our Bishop, and Heather, his Suffragan-elect
For the People, Rector, Wardens, Vestry, and all who minister in this Congregation
For our increase in faith, in number, in zeal, and in means for the work of the Kingdom of God
For the Sisters of Saint Margaret, the Monks of Saint Gregory’s Abbey,
for their increase in vocations; and for all others under vows of religion
For the ministry of the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham, and for its pilgrims
For discernment and perseverance for all Seminarians,
and for Eric as he continues his vocational discernment
Your prayers are bidden for our common life in the world:
For the Leaders of the nations, and the welfare and peace of the world
For this nation, our President, our Courts, and our Congress
For our Governor, our Legislature, our Mayor, and all others
in civil authority among us
For our Waverly and Charles Villages, our leaders, people, and those who work or visit here
For the protection, encouragement, and guidance by the Holy Spirit of our Police,
Fire-fighters, Paramedic Teams, and of our Armed Forces: among them Skyler, Dennis, and Gabriel
For our enemies, and, through Christ Jesus, for an end to our enmity
Your prayers are bidden for those in need, trouble, or anxiety:
Michael, Diane, John, Tom, Anthony, Gene, Scott; the destitute ministered to by the Sisters of
Saint Margaret in Haiti; those endangered by armed conflict; the unemployed, the homeless, those
travelling: among them, Gregory; the imprisoned: among them Ted
Your prayers are bidden for those commended for healing in mind, body, or spirit:
Edward, Patricia, Paulette, Jane, Dean; those grieving: Mary Sue, the Arnold Family
Your prayers are bidden for those in hospital:
David, Morningside House
Your prayers are bidden for + those who have died:
Our deceased benefactors; those who have died by violence, battle, or murder; and all who have died suddenly and unprepared.
Your Thanksgiving is bidden for:
Prayers answered; the marriage of Cody and Erin; safe travel completed, beginnings of recovery, our benefactors, our volunteers; and for our Priests Associate
Your prayers are bidden for the Holy Catholic Church:
For its mission of reconciliation throughout the world
For Christian missionaries and their families
For the Church suffering persecution
For the unity and healing of the Church; for +Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury,
+Katharine, our Primate, and for +Eugene, our Bishop, and Heather, his Suffragan-elect
For the People, Rector, Wardens, Vestry, and all who minister in this Congregation
For our increase in faith, in number, in zeal, and in means for the work of the Kingdom of God
For the Sisters of Saint Margaret, the Monks of Saint Gregory’s Abbey,
for their increase in vocations; and for all others under vows of religion
For the ministry of the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham, and for its pilgrims
For discernment and perseverance for all Seminarians,
and for Eric as he continues his vocational discernment
Your prayers are bidden for our common life in the world:
For the Leaders of the nations, and the welfare and peace of the world
For this nation, our President, our Courts, and our Congress
For our Governor, our Legislature, our Mayor, and all others
in civil authority among us
For our Waverly and Charles Villages, our leaders, people, and those who work or visit here
For the protection, encouragement, and guidance by the Holy Spirit of our Police,
Fire-fighters, Paramedic Teams, and of our Armed Forces: among them Skyler, Dennis, and Gabriel
For our enemies, and, through Christ Jesus, for an end to our enmity
Your prayers are bidden for those in need, trouble, or anxiety:
Michael, Diane, John, Tom, Anthony, Gene, Scott; the destitute ministered to by the Sisters of
Saint Margaret in Haiti; those endangered by armed conflict; the unemployed, the homeless, those
travelling: among them, Gregory; the imprisoned: among them Ted
Your prayers are bidden for those commended for healing in mind, body, or spirit:
Edward, Patricia, Paulette, Jane, Dean; those grieving: Mary Sue, the Arnold Family
Your prayers are bidden for those in hospital:
David, Morningside House
Your prayers are bidden for + those who have died:
Our deceased benefactors; those who have died by violence, battle, or murder; and all who have died suddenly and unprepared.
Your Thanksgiving is bidden for:
Prayers answered; the marriage of Cody and Erin; safe travel completed, beginnings of recovery, our benefactors, our volunteers; and for our Priest Associates
DURING THE RECTOR'S ANNUAL HOLIDAY services will be taken by Fr. Holmes, Fr. Kroh and
Dn. Conway, augmented by Mr. Roach, Mr. Stacy and Mr. Wertheimer. During the Rector's absence the ecclesiastical authority rests with the Rector's Churchwarden, Mr. Bard Wickkiser. For pastoral emergencies, please contact Fr. Kroh or Fr. Holmes, using the phone numbers in the Sunday leaflet or parish directory.
THE FEAST OF SAINT MARY MAGDALENE is Tuesday, July 22. We will celebrate with a Choral Eucharist at 6:30 PM followed by the cold drinks and hors d'oeuvres you are encouraged to bring to share. This celebration is the second of our three summer evening festivals. The final celebration is the Feast of Saint Mary the Virgin, August 15. Plan ahead to be here, and keep up with each other during the Long Vac. Father Kroh will be the celebrant and preacher for these services.
A 'BLESSING OF A CIVIL MARRIAGE' for Cody Miles and Erin Montgomery will take place here at Saint John's this coming Saturday, July 19, at 4:00 PM. The whole parish is invited to attend and celebrate with Cody and Erin.
Your prayers are bidden for the Holy Catholic Church:
For its mission of reconciliation throughout the world
For Christian missionaries and their families
For the Church suffering persecution
For the unity and healing of the Church; for +Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury,
+Katharine, our Primate, and for +Eugene, our Bishop, and Heather, his Suffragan-elect
For the People, Rector, Wardens, Vestry, and all who minister in this Congregation
For our increase in faith, in number, in zeal, and in means for the work of the Kingdom of God
For the Sisters of Saint Margaret, the Monks of Saint Gregory’s Abbey,
for their increase in vocations; and for all others under vows of religion
For the ministry of the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham, and for its pilgrims
For discernment and perseverance for all Seminarians,
and for Eric as he continues his vocational discernment
Your prayers are bidden for our common life in the world:
For the Leaders of the nations, and the welfare and peace of the world
For this nation, our President, our Courts, and our Congress
For our Governor, our Legislature, our Mayor, and all others
in civil authority among us
For our Waverly and Charles Villages, our leaders, people, and those who work or visit here
For the protection, encouragement, and guidance by the Holy Spirit of our Police,
Fire-fighters, Paramedic Teams, and of our Armed Forces: among them Skyler, Dennis, and Gabriel
For our enemies, and, through Christ Jesus, for an end to our enmity
Your prayers are bidden for those in need, trouble, or anxiety:
Michael, Diane, John, Tom, Anthony, Gene, Scott; the destitute ministered to by the Sisters of
Saint Margaret in Haiti; those endangered by armed conflict; the unemployed, the homeless, those
travelling: among them, Gregory, Bard, Mary, Gerry, Travis; the imprisoned: among them Ted
Your prayers are bidden for those commended for healing in mind, body, or spirit:
Edward, Patricia, Paulette, Jane, Dean; those grieving: Mary Sue, the Arnold Family, Lydia, Anthony
Your prayers are bidden for those in hospital:
David, Morningside House
Your prayers are bidden for + those who have died:
Jack (Arnold), Ann (Thomas); our deceased benefactors;
those who have died by violence, battle, or murder; and all who have died suddenly and unprepared.
Your Thanksgiving is bidden for:
Prayers answered; the marriage of Cody and Erin; safe travel completed, beginnings of recovery, our benefactors, our volunteers; and for our Priest Associates
MANY THANKS TO MR. HENRY CHEN for substituting at the organ for Mr. Hetrick while he has been out of town during the last two weeks. It is always a pleasure to welcome Mr. Chen and his wife Linda back to Saint John's!
MONDAY, 30 JUNE, IS THE TRANSFERRED FEAST OF SAINTS PETER AND PAUL. We will celebrate with a Choral Eucharist at 6:30 pm followed by a social hour. Please bring cold drinks and hors d'oeuvres to share. This celebration of the two great missionary saints and leaders of the early church is the first of our three summer evening festivals. The others are the Feast of Saint Mary Magdalene, 22 July, and the Feast of Saint Mary the Virgin, 15 August. Plan ahead to be at all three, and keep up with each other during the Long Vac. (Bring a drink or cold hors d'oeuvre to share, if you can, but above all, COME!) Fr. Kroh will be the celebrant and preachers for these services.
THE FEAST OF THE NATIVITY OF SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST is Tuesday, 24 June. The Holy Eucharist will be celebrated at 8:00 am in the Lady Chapel.
PARISHIONERS CODY MILES AND ERIN MOTGOMERY will be wed in Alabama on Saturday, 28 June. Please keep them in your prayers as they prepare for this momentous and joyous occasion. A Blessing of a Civil Marriage will take place here at Saint John's on 19 July at 4:00 pm. The whole parish is invited to attend!
OUR FORMER PARISHIONER, NATALIE CONWAY, who was ordained to the Holy Diaconate just a little more than a year ago, has been appointed by Bishop Sutton and Archdeacon Charles Wilkerson to serve here at Saint John's beginning from mid-July, and at the Bishop's pleasure. We are excited to welcome Natalie home, especially in her diaconal role. There will be much for her to do in the months to come!
Remember that the "Long Vac" began on Trinity Sunday, and that means that summer is officially here at Saint John's. Our summer schedule begins this Sunday, with a Sung Eucharist at 10:00 am.
Don't be late!
Your prayers are bidden for the Holy Catholic Church:
For its mission of reconciliation throughout the world
For Christian missionaries and their families
For the Church suffering persecution
For the unity and healing of the Church; for +Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury,
+Katharine, our Primate, and for +Eugene, our Bishop, and Heather, his Suffragan-elect
For the People, Rector, Wardens, Vestry, and all who minister in this Congregation
For our increase in faith, in number, in zeal, and in means for the work of the Kingdom of God
For the Sisters of Saint Margaret, the Monks of Saint Gregory’s Abbey,
for their increase in vocations; and for all others under vows of religion
For the ministry of the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham, and for its pilgrims
For discernment and perseverance for all Seminarians,
and for Eric as he continues his vocational discernment
Your prayers are bidden for our common life in the world:
For the Leaders of the nations, and the welfare and peace of the world
For this nation, our President, our Courts, and our Congress
For our Governor, our Legislature, our Mayor, and all others
in civil authority among us
For our Waverly and Charles Villages, our leaders, people, and those who work or visit here
For the protection, encouragement, and guidance by the Holy Spirit of our Police,
Fire-fighters, Paramedic Teams, and of our Armed Forces: among them Skyler, Dennis, and Gabriel
For our enemies, and, through Christ Jesus, for an end to our enmity
Your prayers are bidden for those in need, trouble, or anxiety:
Michael, Diane, John, Tom, Anthony, Gene, Scott; the destitute ministered to by the Sisters of
Saint Margaret in Haiti; those endangered by armed conflict; the unemployed, the homeless, those
travelling; the imprisoned: among them Ted
Your prayers are bidden for those commended for healing in mind, body, or spirit:
Edward, Patricia, Paulette, Jane, Dean; those grieving: Mary Sue, Lydia, Anthony
Your prayers are bidden for those in hospital:
David, Morningside House
Your prayers are bidden for + those who have died:
Jack (Arnold), Ann (Thomas); our deceased benefactors;
those who have died by violence, battle, or murder; and all who have died suddenly and unprepared.
Your Thanksgiving is bidden for:
Prayers answered; safe travel completed, beginnings of recovery, our benefactors,
our volunteers; and for our Priest Associates
