Prayer List, Easter II

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 preparation.

 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:

Sally, Ian, Anthony, Judith, 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; the imprisoned: among them Ted

Your prayers are bidden for those commended for healing in mind, body, or spirit:

Richard, David, Beth, Jason, Peter, priest; Brian, Henry, Jennifer, Albert, Laura, Shelley, Gene, +Heather, Julie, Joel, Charlotte, Ward, Richard, Mary, Nashelle, Dean; those grieving: Sue, Nina, Holly and Brooke

 Your prayers are bidden for those in hospital:

Evelyn, Good Samaritan Rehab Center; Gayle, University of Maryland Hospital

Your prayers are bidden for + those who have died:

Our deceased benefactors; those who have lost their lives at sea; 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   

Prayer List, Easter Week

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 preparation.

 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:

Sally, Ian, Anthony, Judith, 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; the imprisoned: among them Ted

Your prayers are bidden for those commended for healing in mind, body, or spirit:

Beth, Jason, Peter, priest; Brian, Henry, Jennifer, Albert, Laura, Shelley, Gene, +Heather, Joel, Charlotte, Mike, Richard, Mary, Nashelle, Dean; those grieving: Sue, Nina, Holly and Brooks

 Your prayers are bidden for those in hospital:

Evelyn, Good Samaritan Rehab Center

Your prayers are bidden for + those who have died:

Brooks; 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   

The Blue Mass

THE ANNUAL ‘BLUE MASS’ will be celebrated on Tuesday, 28 April, at 6.30 PM for our Police, Firefighters, and Paramedics.  Plan now to be present as we pray for the protection, guidance and encouragement of our men and women in blue.  Tell your friends and bring them with you to pray for and say thank you to those who keep us safe. 

It's (Almost) Time for Croquet!

THE 24TH ANNUAL HUNTINGDON CROQUET TOURNAMENT AND GARDEN PARTY will be held on Saturday, 30 May at 4:00 PM. Plan now to join in the fun, and bring your friends and neighbors to introduce to Saint John’s.  Victorian and Edwardian summer whites are encouraged!  Bring a dish to share; soft drinks will be provided.  Current champion Gene Sartori will defend his title against all comers!

Join Us for a 'Holy Hour'

A ‘HOLY HOUR’ will be observed here at the church in the Lady Chapel on this Saturday between noon and 1.00 PM, followed by Benediction.  This is a time of silent devotion, meditation, and colloquy in the presence of Christ in the Holy Sacrament in preparation for the observance of Holy Week.  Come apart and ‘watch’ with Him for one brief hour.

Prayer List, Lent V

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 preparation.

 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:

Sally, Ian, Anthony, Judith, 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; the imprisoned: among them Ted

Your prayers are bidden for those commended for healing in mind, body, or spirit:

Beth, Jason, Peter, priest; Brian, Henry, Jennifer, Albert, Laura, Shelley, Gene, +Heather, Joel, Charlotte, Mike, Richard, Mary, Nashelle, Dean; those grieving: Sue, Nina, Holly and Brooks

 Your prayers are bidden for those in hospital:

Evelyn, Good Samaritan Rehab Center

Your prayers are bidden for + those who have died:

Brooks; 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   

Easter Vigil

PLAN NOW FOR THE EASTER VIGIL, Saturday, 4 April, 10.30 PM , the Queen of Feasts!!

 

The Sisters of Saint Margaret in Haiti

THE SISTERS OF SAINT MARGARET IN HAITI will be the recipient of our Lenten and Holy Week devotional offerings.  Each Sunday in Lent and Holy Week there will be opportunity to make a sacrificial offering to aid the Sisters in their work in the slums of Port-au-Prince and at the hostel for elderly women in Cap Haїtien.  Please be as generous as possible.

Choral Evensong

CHORAL EVENSONG OF THE PASSION will be sung this Sunday afternoon at 4.00 PM.  Please tell your friends and invite them to join you for this beautiful service.  As well as being the daily prayer of the church in its full dress form, Evensong is a great way to introduce people to your church.

Easter Flower Memorials

EASTER FLOWER MEMORIALS are needed to cover the cost of the Easter decorations.  Memorial /Thanksgiving sheets are available on the table as you enter the church, or you may make your donation online.  Use the "Special Instructions" section of our online giving form to list your memorials/thanksgivings. Please help defray this cost!

Holy Week

HOLY WEEK begins this Sunday, 29 March 2015, with Palm Sunday.   The best plan is to be present at Divine Service each day of Holy Week.  Attendance on Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and either the Great Vigil on Saturday or Easter Day is rightly expected of all able-bodied Christians, as we re-trace the events of our salvation.  Please plan ahead and plan to be in church.

Prayer List, Lent II

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 preparation.

 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:

Sally, Ian, Anthony, Judith, 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; the imprisoned: among them Ted

Your prayers are bidden for those commended for healing in mind, body, or spirit:

Peter, priest; Brian, Jennifer, Albert, Laura, Shelley, Gene, +Heather, Joel, Charlotte, Richard, Nashelle, Dean; those grieving

 Your prayers are bidden for those in hospital:

Evelyn, Good Samaritan Rehab Center

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, the life of Schofield, beginnings of recovery, our benefactors, our volunteers; and for our Priests Associate   

Changes in the Lady Chapel

YOU MAY NOTICE the absence of the hanging Pyx in the Lady Chapel.  The Holy Sacrament is being housed in the small aumbry to the right of the Lady Altar while the Pyx undergoes a thorough restoration. 

Wednesday Lenten Study

THE WEDNESDAY LENTEN STUDY is meeting in the Parish House.  This is a wide-ranging discussion geared toward exploring our Eucharistic tradition and our peculiar approach to understanding our Catholic Faith.  Soup, salad and bread will be on offer.  Our next meeting will be on 4 March  at 6.30 PM.  Come and let your questions be asked!!

Don't Forget the Seafarers' Center

THE SEAFARERS’ CENTER needs current magazines, calendars, and warm clothing of all kinds.  Bring your contributions in small sturdy bags, and place them at the Font with the food offerings for the Franciscan Center.  Remember, older volunteers have to haul the bags up gangways, so keep them small.

Have You Taken Our Online Survey Yet?

As part of a grant-funded program to upgrade our online presence, we're looking to better understand the people who visit our website and/or our Facebook page.  We have created a brief survey, and we are hoping you'll help us out by taking three minutes of your time to fill it out.  Your answers are completely anonymous and will give us valuable information which we will use to evaluate our online activities in the future.

If you've already completed the survey, thank you so much for your help.  It's deeply appreciated.  If you haven't, won't you please consider doing so?

You can complete the survey here.

Prayer List, Lent I

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 preparation.

 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:

Sally, Ian, Anthony, Judith, 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; the imprisoned: among them Ted

Your prayers are bidden for those commended for healing in mind, body, or spirit:

Brian, Jennifer, Albert, Laura, Shelley, Gene, +Heather, Joel, Charlotte, Richard, Nashelle, Dean; those grieving: Brad, Michael

 Your prayers are bidden for those in hospital:

Evelyn, Good Samaritan Rehab Center

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, the life of Schofield, beginnings of recovery, our benefactors, our volunteers; and for our Priests Associate   

A Nickname for Jesus

FYI:  Jesus has a “nickname”.   In our Anglican tradition Jesus is often called ‘Jesu’, pronounced “Jēēˊ-su”, as a term of rich endearment.  It is not the same as the Latin “Iesu (Jesu)”, pronounced “Yĕˊ-su”.  It’s a proper English soft ‘j’ and ‘s’.  You’ll find it used today, for example, in our hymn after Communion.  It’s not a mis-print, its our own traditional, intimate, special name for the Lord our Saviour.  So, for instance, the next time you sing, ‘Jesu, joy of man’s desiring’, you know it will be just a little more personal, a little more endearing.  And lest you think it disrespectful, just remember that the opening words of The Lord’s Prayer are more accurately translated “Our Daddy...”.  It’s natural to be lovingly familiar with every Person of the Most Holy Trinity.

Wednesday Lenten Study

THE WEDNESDAY LENTEN STUDY will meet in the Parish House.  This will be a wide-ranging discussion geared toward exploring our tradition and our peculiar approach to understanding our Catholic Faith.  Soup, salad and bread will be on offer as we begin.  Our first meeting will be on 25 February at 6.30 PM.  Come and let your questions be asked!!